Entire home

"Apple Hill Haven" - Renovated Lake Summit mountain house with boathouse

Photo gallery for "Apple Hill Haven" - Renovated Lake Summit mountain house with boathouse

Sunrise at Lake Summit
Front of the house with porch, rocking chairs, and a swing
Back of the house
Living room
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Zirconia, NC
  • Lake Summit
    1 min walk
  • Flat Rock Playhouse
    10 min drive
  • Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
    10 min drive
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    23 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

"Apple Hill Haven" - Renovated Lake Summit mountain house with boathouse

Welcome to Apple Hill Haven, our beloved family home in Tuxedo, North Carolina newly listed on VRBO. Apple Hill Haven recently underwent an extensive renovation 2021-2023 and is brand new from top to bottom. The house is located on Apple Hill, just up the road from Camp Greystone, and overlooks beautiful Lake Summit. Use of the boathouse on Lake Summit is included with renting Apple Hill Haven.

When you arrive to Apple Hill Haven you will first see the welcoming front porch with rocking chairs and a swing. The main/top floor has an open concept living/dining/kitchen design with floor to ceiling windows offering views of Lake Summit. The living room has a wood burning stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling, and the eat-in kitchen has a large dining table and top of the line appliances. Off of the kitchen is a porch and a “Carolina Room” with retractable glass doors that open to the porch. The porch has a built-in gas grill and ample seating, including a picnic table for meals outside. Also on the main floor is a half-bathroom and enormous primary suite with a luxurious dual sink bathroom, walk in closet, and private porch overlooking the lake.

Downstairs has a central bonus room with a TV and seating area, and off of the bonus room are 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms: 1 king bedroom with a private en-suite bathroom, 1 queen bedroom with a private en-suite bathroom, 1 bedroom with a queen bed and jack and jill bathroom that opens to the hall, 1 bedroom with 2 twin beds, and 1 bunk room with 2 bunk beds (4 twin beds). The twin bedroom and bunk room have access to a full hall bathroom as well as the jack and jill bathroom. There are covered porches off of the bonus room and one of the queen bedrooms. Downstairs there is also a laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer and “Champ’s Corner” – a small room for a dog with a Dutch door located under the stairs. There are televisions in the living room, Carolina Room, primary bedroom, downstairs bonus room, and downstairs king bedroom.

The views of Lake Summit are the central focus of this home, and each room, bedroom, and porch offers beautiful views of the lake and mountains. With so many lovely views and spaces, it is hard to decide where to spend your time! Relax and unwind in the rocking chairs, bench swings, or hammock. There is a built-in stone fire-pit in the backyard for roasting s’mores and firewood is provided for your use.

The boathouse is located on S. Lake Summit road, directly below the house. The boathouse is accessible either by (1) walking down wooden stairs at the back of the house and crossing S. Lake Summit Road, or (2) driving down Apple Hill Lane, taking a right on S. Lake Summit Road, and parking in front of the boathouse. You may enjoy the various water toys (kayaks, tubes, noodles) in the downstairs closet at the boathouse.

Use of the boathouse and stairs leading to the boathouse is entirely at your own risk. Renters will be emailed a Release of Liability for use of the boathouse prior to their stay. A signed copy must be returned to the owners at least 1 week before check-in.

Lake Summit and the surrounding areas are delightful all year round. Flat Rock is 5 miles away, Saluda is 8 miles, Hendersonville is 9 miles, Brevard is 25 miles, and Asheville is 34 miles away. There is no shortage of things to do in this special place no matter the season you choose to come. Summer is a dream on the lake, and fall is especially magical with the changing leaves and fresh mountain air.

Miscellaneous information:
Bed linens and bathroom towels are provided.
Each bedroom has a Tempurpedic mattress, wooden blinds, and blackout shades.
A full size crib is available upon request.
There are 2 desks in the home (1 in the primary suite and 1 in one of the downstairs Queen bedrooms).
A variety of books are available for your pleasure in the primary suite and downstairs bonus room.
Apple Hill Haven is equipped with fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
The kitchen has a Keurig coffee maker.
The house is pet-friendly to well-behaved dogs under 50 lbs. with a $250 fee.
The house sleeps 14 people comfortably and seats 14 comfortably in the kitchen and dining areas.
There is ample parking (up to 6 vehicles).

Property manager

The Jones Family
Premier Host

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Zirconia

Located in Zirconia, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Flat Rock Playhouse and Connemara are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cliffs Valley Golf Course and Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards. Green River Adventures and Mineral and Lapidary Museum are also worth visiting.
Map
Zirconia, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Summit - 1 min walk
  • Flat Rock Playhouse - 10 min drive
  • Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site - 10 min drive
  • Pearson's Falls - 19 min drive
  • Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boon Choo Thai Express - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Janitzi Mexican Restau - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Flat Rock Wood Room - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Apple Hill Haven" - Renovated Lake Summit mountain house with boathouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at "Apple Hill Haven" - Renovated Lake Summit mountain house with boathouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Apple Hill Haven" - Renovated Lake Summit mountain house with boathouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Apple Hill Haven" - Renovated Lake Summit mountain house with boathouse located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Lake Summit and Green River. Flat Rock Playhouse and Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion weekend
Wonderful house! Very clean. Boat house was perfect for the kids to swim. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Summit
We had a wonderful stay! The house was very clean, and we really appreciated that the check out was nice and simple. 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home for family vacation
We had the best vacation at Lake Summit! The house offered all the space our multi generation family needed. The house was clean, comfortable, and easy to access. We enjoyed the lake views from the back deck. The boat house was the perfect spot to play, swim and fish. We were able to conveniently access Flat Rock, Hendersonville and Saluda. We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathryn o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Camp Mamie lake stay!!
This house was exactly what it said it was - we rented a boat so had full use the lake - kids loved it - check in easy- we are veterans of Lake Summit having all been either Green Cove or Mondamin campers past and present. Hope we will return next summer! Thanks to the Jones family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
This place was amazing for our large family. We had the best time hanging on the back porch, kayaking in the water and roasting smores nightly. The place was immaculate and the beds were super comfy. It is absolutely beautiful. There are several camps nearby so you can hear all the bells, kids yelling and playing. It did not bother us one bit though. We will be back here for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bates R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family trip
We had such a great time at Apple Hill Haven with extended family from Bluffton and Greenville, SC. The house is wonderful - well stocked and plenty of room to spread out. The kids (and everyone) loved swimming and kayaking in the lake. We come up to Lake Summit fairly regularly, and have some land nearby. It was a great location for us to go visit and work on our property, while being able to come back to a very comfortable lake house. The family is already asking me if I'm going to book it again, and I am definitely planning on it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lakehouse Stay
Our two families with kids had a wonderful stay — the property is as described, the owners were responsive and provided everything needed for a great long weekend. 5 stars would return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely mountain getaway!
We loved our stay at Apple Hill Haven, so much so that I'm tempted to not leave a review lest this spot get too discovered! The home is comfortable, clean and perfectly laid out for a large group, with plenty of bedrooms, multiple hanging out spaces and a well-stocked kitchen. We had the best time jumping off the boat house dock, swimming in Lake Summit and boating around. What a special spot. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britta D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Lake Getaway
I recently stayed at this rental home and was beyond impressed. The house was immaculate, the beds were incredibly comfortable, and the view was simply breathtaking. We had beautiful weather and enjoyed the porch and Carolina room the most. I'm already planning to return and am hoping to make it an annual tradition. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a peaceful getaway with all the comforts of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heavenly family vacation in the perfect spot!
My husband, myself and our 3 kids came to stay at this perfect house over Spring Break. It was exactly what we looking for- relaxing and fun. The house was immaculate when we arrived and the kids adored staying in the bunk room! Our master suite was spacious and incredibly comfortable which a large, clean, well stocked bathroom - which we loved. It was a too chilly to swim so spent our time knocking around Flat Rock and Hendersonville. The kids loved the Children’s Museum and especially Team Ecco- the aquarium made famous by Charlotte the Stingray. We had wonderful dinners in Hendersonville and cooked some in the well equipped and large kitchen. We would most definitely stay here again. It provided the perfect getaway and respite for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhoades W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to recharge with quality time together!
"Apple Hill Haven" is a gem tucked away in Tuxedo, North Carolina— a slice of paradise in the mountains. We love this charming, renovated home and the picture-perfect views of Lake Summit. Our family enjoyed the open-plan layout that invites quality time together, and also the Carolina Room—a sweet spot for kicking back and taking in those stunning lake vistas. Our kids loved the bunk room and piled in there, but there are spacious sleeping quarters and comfy beds for everyone! We spent a lot of time outside - roasting s'mores by the fire pit, hitting up the boathouse, and strolling by the camp. It was relaxing and rejuvenating. "Apple Hill Haven" ticks all the boxes for a memorable family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pristine Peace
This house and its location are truly wonderful. The house is nestled on the side of a lovely hill that overlooks the lake. Consequently, there is privacy and peace. The house itself has an open floor plan upstairs and lots of windows which usher in the soft mountain light. The house is furnished with beautiful yet comfortable furniture and there are multiple areas to congregate with others or enjoy some alone time. The property manager, Weston, was so responsive and kind- she made the rental process seamless. I can’t say enough about Apple Hill Haven! I can say, though, I’ll definitely return as often as I can. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in Every Way. 5 Stars
The House is large and spacious, open concept, newly renovated with higher end materials and can easily accommodate parking for 4+ vehicles. Lake Summit is a Mountain Lake. The house sits at the back of the wooded lakefront lot and has an elevated view of the lake. We stayed here in late December so our views were totally unobstructed. My guess is this would be absolutely beautiful during the fall leaf season. The location was also perfect. You have the felling of being in a quiet remote location yet you're only five miles off I-26 midway between Asheville NC and Greenville SC. Both are less than 45 minutes away and great tourist destinations for a day trip or an evening out. This was our annual family Christmas gathering which included 10 adults and one 16 year-old. Lots of houses can "sleep" 12 or 14, but seating that many for dinner is a problem, but not here. We were all able to eat together in the kitchen which for us is a big plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas Vacation
Truly loved the home and the location. It was a fabulous vacation and we came away with wonderful memories. A perfect spacious place for a large family. Home had wonderful kitchen with all the necessities where we enjoy many meals. The large kitchen table was perfect for our board game activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Weston W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake/mountain paradise!
Apple Hill Haven is truly a special place! Our family was fortunate to stay here in October so we were able to enjoy the beautiful changing leaves and crisp fall air. The house is stunning and immaculate — it was so clean and was prepared so nicely for us. It truly felt like home away from home. It is a comfortable and updated home and was the perfect place for our family getaway. There was plenty of space and we loved the porches, lake views, and mountain air. We can’t wait to come back in the summer and enjoy the lake and boathouse!!! Thank you, thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Mountain Retreat!
Apple Hill Haven is a gorgeous property with every amenity we could possibly have wanted! The house is beautifully appointed and spacious with room to spread out for a large family. Spectacular views from multiple porches and patios as well as every room are a constant reminder of the idyllic setting. Our family enjoyed a perfect fall weekend but this home would be an excellent choice for a wonderful, relaxing get-away any time of the year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by The Jones Family

Host profile image

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback