Discover Your Perfect Lake Getaway



The Retreat at Mountain Rest Lake offers quiet luxury at this 3BR, 3.5-bath lake house nestled between Walhalla and Highlands, NC. Enjoy a private dock with paddleboards and kayaks, a hot tub, outdoor fire pit, and a large porch. Need a touch of adventure? Just minutes away you'll find whitewater rafting, fly fishing, hiking and mountain biking.


Multiple close waterfalls offering short, family-friendly trails, scenic views, and unique features - from the towering Whitewater falls to swim-friendly Silver Run, the nature walk feel of Stations cove, and the historic echoing of Stumphouse Tunnel and Issaqueena Falls. All locattions are withing 15-40 minutes of each other, making it easy to visit multiple in one day and explore nearby towns

Two awesome white-water rafting spots are just 20 minutes away - Wildwater Chattoga and Nantahala Outdoor Center. Easy drive, epic views, and the perfect way to add adventure to your trip

You can fish in the lake right off the private dock at The Retreat!
Fly fishing on the Chattooga river in South Carolina has tons of scenic locations with wild-feeling stretches and steady hatches, its one of the best places in the Southeast to land Rainbows and Browns while soaking in pure wilderness

At The Retreat at Mountain Rest Lake, we are committed to giving back to the communities where we operate. We partner with local organizations to support conservation efforts and promote sustainable tourism.
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