Title: Carolina Cottage- Private lakefront retreat in Mountain Rest, SC Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Carolina Cottage- Private lakefront retreat in Mountain Rest, SC Holiday home in Mountain Rest with fireplace ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120085200/120085198/94ae2efc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120085200/120085198/e2b302df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120085200/120085198/487a0743.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120085200/120085198/0525d45b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120085200/120085198/c53b090d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Carolina Cottage- Private lakefront retreat in Mountain Rest, SC provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Carolina Cottage- Private lakefront retreat in Mountain Rest, SC Cozy Lakefront Retreat on Mountain Rest Lake Welcome to your peaceful getaway on beautiful Mountain Rest Lake in Mountain Rest, South Carolina. This charming lakefront home features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, perfect for families or a small group of friends looking to relax, explore, and reconnect with nature. Step outside to find a private dock just a few steps from the front porch, where you can launch the kayaks or small boat (included with your stay), cast a fishing line, or simply soak in the serene mountain views. Enjoy mornings with coffee or evenings with dinner on the spacious patio, complete with a large dining table and charcoal grill—all overlooking the water. Inside, you’ll find a fully stocked kitchen ready for home-cooked meals, a cozy sunroom with a TV and fireplace, and a washer and dryer tucked conveniently next to the half bath. The full bathroom features a step-in shower, and the home sleeps 6 comfortably with two queen bedrooms and one bedroom with twin beds. Additional amenities include: • A shed stocked with lifejackets, fishing gear, and kayak storage • A private gravel driveway with parking for three vehicles • Easy handrail access to both the lake and driveway • Private wooded lot • Generator in the event of lost electricity This peaceful lake community is tucked in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and just a short drive to scenic towns and attractions like Walhalla, SC; Clayton, GA; Highlands & Cashiers, NC; Clemson University; and several state parks and waterfalls. Whether you’re looking to fish, kayak, explore nearby mountain towns, or simply unwind by the fire, this is the perfect place to do it. Book your stay and experience lakeside living at its best. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117640000/117635900/117635872/w1179h1572x0y1-6baa6a21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hunter's Special Access to Forest Service Land. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.877293,-83.164024&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ez%7BsEb%7EqzN%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%3FSBQ%40Q%40S%40QBQBSBQBSBQBQBQDQBQDQDQDQDODSFODOFQDOFQHOFOFOFOHOFOHMFOHMHOJMHOHKHMJMHMJKJMJKJKJKJKJMJILIJKLILIJKLGLILGLILGLGLGLGNGLGLELENENELCLENCNELCNANCNCLANCN%3FLAPALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FLBN%40NBNBLBN%40NDLBNDLBNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLFLHLFJHLFLJLHJHLJJHJHLLJJJJJJJJHLJJJLHLJLHJHNHLHNHLHNFLHNFNHNFNFNFNFPFNDPFNDNFRDNDPBPDPDPBPDPBPBPBRBPBR%40P%40PBR%40P%40P%40R%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FPARARAPAPCRAPAPCRCPCPCPCREPCPEPENCREPENGPEPGNENGPGNGPGNGNINGNILGNINILINILILILKLILKLKJILKJKJKJKJMJKJKHMHKJMHMHMHKHMFMHMDMHMFOFMFMDMDODMDOFMBODMBOBOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FQAMAOAOAMCOAOCOAMEOCOCMEMCOGOEMEMEMEOGMGMGMGMGMIMGMIMIKIMIMKKIMIKKKKKKKKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMIMIMKMIOIMGOIOGMIOGOGOGOIQGOEQGOEOGQEQEOEQESEOCQEQCQCSCQCQCQCSCQAQASAQCQ%3FSASAQ%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3-Eg0cQku5W-xbtC6hwXks_3nWA=) Mountain Rest, SC #### What's nearby - Yellow Branch Falls - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Oconee State Park - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles - Lake Keowee - 32 min drive - 19.8 miles - Clemson University - 49 min drive - 32.6 miles - Memorial Stadium - 51 min drive - 33.5 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Mountain Rest Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Rooster's Call - ‬4 min drive - ‪Lake Becky Chalet - ‬13 min drive - ‪Mountain Lakes Grill - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Carolina Cottage- Private lakefront retreat in Mountain Rest, SC pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Carolina Cottage- Private lakefront retreat in Mountain Rest, SC? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Carolina Cottage- Private lakefront retreat in Mountain Rest, SC? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Carolina Cottage- Private lakefront retreat in Mountain Rest, SC? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Carolina Cottage- Private lakefront retreat in Mountain Rest, SC located? > Situated in Mountain Rest, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Yellow Branch Falls and within 6 miles (10 km) of Chattooga River and Chattahoochee National Forest. Oconee State Park and Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Carolina Cottage- Private lakefront retreat in Mountain Rest, SC Reviews