Lakefront- Stay, Soak, Paddle, Play & Relax! On Lake Lookout in Catawba, NC

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A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a calm lake, surrounded by trees.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with a view of trees.
A serene lakeside setting with a dock and a gazebo.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, striped bedding, and nautical-themed pillows.
A hot tub with a view of a lake and trees at sunset.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Catawba, NC
  • Place, Lookout Shoals Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Norman
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Davidson College
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunk Room (Twin XL over Queen bed)

1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Full Bed Guest Room

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Double Futon

Queen Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement Full Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Hall Bathroom Main Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Claremont

Located in Claremont, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gem Theater and Historic Newton Depot are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pin Station Bowling Center and Long Island Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider David A. Hunsucker Memorial Park, or check out an event or a game at Henkel-Alley Field. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Catawba, NC

What's nearby

  • Lookout Shoals Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Norman - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Hickory Metro Convention Center - 18 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Davidson College - 47 min drive - 73.0 km
  • Birkdale Village - 50 min drive - 83.1 km

Getting around

  • Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Boxcar Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jin's Buffet - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Junction Drinkery & Live Music - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sigmons Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront- Stay, Soak, Paddle, Play & Relax! On Lake Lookout in Catawba, NC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront- Stay, Soak, Paddle, Play & Relax! On Lake Lookout in Catawba, NC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront- Stay, Soak, Paddle, Play & Relax! On Lake Lookout in Catawba, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront- Stay, Soak, Paddle, Play & Relax! On Lake Lookout in Catawba, NC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront- Stay, Soak, Paddle, Play & Relax! On Lake Lookout in Catawba, NC located?

This family-friendly Claremont holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lookout Shoals Lake and Lake Norman. David A. Hunsucker Memorial Park and Claremont Park 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and perfect house for a lake vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Lots for everyone to do. It allowed a large group of family to spend quality time together while celebrating my Dad's 80th birthday just 30 minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time. First family trip in a long time and we loved it. The house was everything we wanted and enough space for everyone. The kids loved the game room and lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was overall a great experience! We had a great time and everything was perfect. There was an amazing big game room and lots of activities to do. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was perfect for us! Thank you for hosting it was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is exceptionally well maintained along with a stocked kitchen that also had nice cookware (which is not common). It is evident that the owners take pride in this home. The hostess, Kristen, was gracious and quick with replies. We enjoyed the use of the kayaks and the beauty of the lake as well as the game room which kept us entertained for hours - a great variety. We also loved sight seeing at Grandfather mountain which was a nice ride on our motorcycles. We enjoyed our stay here and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time and had everything we needed. We would love to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for allowing us to stay. We had a girls weekend and loved the place. The only thing that was negative was the smell of egg coming from the water so when we wanted clean dishes or ourselves (shower) hands (bathroom sink) it was disgusting sulfur smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2026
Thank you for choosing our home for your girls' weekend and for sharing your positive feedback about the property! We are thrilled to hear that you loved the space overall. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the water odor during your stay. Because the home relies on a private well, natural minerals like sulfur can occasionally cause this smell. Please rest assured that the water is completely safe, and we have water treatment systems in place to minimize this natural occurrence. We take guest comfort very seriously and are currently servicing our filtration system to ensure it is running at peak performance. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we would love to welcome you all back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, we really enjoyed it, and the kids loved it. The only thing is that they ask a lot of you—things like cleaning, vacuuming, washing all the dishes, putting all the bed linen in the washing machine, and adding the chemicals to the hot tub after using it. On the last day, we felt a bit like the cleaning staff rather than guests on vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, excellent lake location, tons of activities for the children and an amazing game room. Great stay and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kids had a great time with all the available activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property that included something to do for everyone in our group. We have already discussed returning for another trip and we rarely visit anywhere more than once.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, we had a great time at the property, and we really appreciated everything. The checkout list felt a bit more detailed than what we’ve experienced at other rentals but understand wanting the property taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with amazing views and amenities! A perfect getaway with lots to do to keep you entertained. The hosts were always available if anything was needed or for questions. We loved our stay and hope to come back! Thank you for providing such a beautiful vacation destination!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful. The older grandkids enjoyed the basement and all of the games and the hot tub was great for all expecially the older adults. Hopefully we can enjoy this home again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was seamless. The house has awesome amenities and clean. The host was responsive and professional. Definitely would recommend to anyone. Will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lookout lake

Great home, well appointed in a beautiful location. Nothing but good things to say.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture perfect home for all ages. All needs were predicted and fulfilled from playpens and blocks to a whole basement filled with games for children and adults. This house could not have been more perfect for our extended family to come together for Thanksgiving. We did not leave except for groceries and 4 days was not enough time to enjoy all the house offered.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday gateway 2021!!

House is beautiful we love the house super clean love the fire pit and the game room for the kids lovely property. The lake was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our time! The floating dock and swim mat were great for getting to deeper water to play and swim. The game room and kayaks were a hit for everyone. Thanks this for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lookout Lake

Kristen was great. We spent 10 days enjoying every minute. The basement was amazing. Pool table, air hockey, poker table, gaming area, and 2nd area to relax and watch movies. We will definitely be back. Thank you for sharing your slice of heaven. Kayaks, fishing, and swimming by day, family games by night Perfect!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect friends retreat

Great spaces for gathering, lounging, gaming, lake activities and parking. Beautiful lake lot and view. Super responsive host and amazingly appointed lakehouse. Hope to go back soon!!! Cathy and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
Thank you so very much Cathy. It was a pleasure hosting your group! We look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend trip

Photos do not do this house justice! Gorgeous views. House was very clean! We had rainy, cold weather during our stay which was a bummer because it limited the outdoor activities we could do, but we still had a blast because this house has PLENTY to keep you entertained! Enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything You Could Want

We stayed here when my Raleigh-based tennis team made the state tournament and it was exactly what we were looking for: generous and well-appointed accommodations, lots of spots to hang out and socialize, beautiful views, water recreation, etc. We really couldn't have asked for more. As soon as we checked in, I was being congratulated by my friends for finding it. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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