Entire home
Entire House in the Heart of Western Burke County, NC
Holiday home in Morganton with kitchen
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 7
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Morganton, NC
- Place, Lake James State Park
- Place, Lake James13 min drive
- Place, Steele Creek Park and Campground15 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Children/Youth Bedroom (Max.165lb top bunk)
2 Single Bunk Beds
Extra Bedroom
1 Single Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Main
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Entire House in the Heart of Western Burke County, NC
Located right off of beautiful NC 181! Affords easy public access to a variety of state and national recreation sites including Linville River Boat Ramp (9 miles), Lake James State Park (13 miles), Brown Mountain OHV (11 miles), the Wilson Creek Wilderness (13 miles), and the Linville River Gorge and the mountains of the Jonas RIdge (20 miles to the Table Rock parking lot). Motorists may choose to day trip up NC 181’s scenic Ripshin Ridge to the Brown Mountain Overlook, Upper Creek Falls, and the Blue Ridge Parkway with short drives on the parkway to Linville Falls, the Viaduct Bridge, Grandfather Mountain State Park, Julian Price Memorial Park, and Moses Cone Memorial Park.
The house itself was the loving home of Buddy and Dot Harris where they lived, raised their children, and hosted their friends, grandchildren , and great grand children for 58 years. The home has been recently renovated to keep the original charm of Buddy and Dot’s home while also offering the comfort and functionality of a vacation rental. And, if you come at the right time, fresh garden vegetables may be available for those who complement Buddy’s garden.
Amenities include a full kitchen with gas range and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. Bedding and towels for the house are provided; swimming towels not provided. Beds include one double (Bedroom 1), one single (Bedroom 2), and four bunks (Bedroom 3).
The house itself was the loving home of Buddy and Dot Harris where they lived, raised their children, and hosted their friends, grandchildren , and great grand children for 58 years. The home has been recently renovated to keep the original charm of Buddy and Dot’s home while also offering the comfort and functionality of a vacation rental. And, if you come at the right time, fresh garden vegetables may be available for those who complement Buddy’s garden.
Amenities include a full kitchen with gas range and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. Bedding and towels for the house are provided; swimming towels not provided. Beds include one double (Bedroom 1), one single (Bedroom 2), and four bunks (Bedroom 3).
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Top bunks have a weight capacity of 160 lbs.
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Morganton
Located in Morganton, this holiday home is in a rural area. Historic Burke County Courthouse and Old Rock School Railway Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rock Pile Farm And Stump Farm Forestry Center and Lake James State Park. The Outpost and Martha's Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

Morganton, NC
What's nearby
- Catawba River Greenway - Greenlee Ford & River Village Sections - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
- Beanstalk Ziplines - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
- Lake James - 13 min drive - 10.0 km
- Steele Creek Park and Campground - 15 min drive - 17.9 km
- Grandfather Mountain - 61 min drive - 60.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Silver Creek Restaurant - 10 min drive
- Bones Jones Burgers And Butchery - 9 min drive
- Wendy's - 7 min drive
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Janette Harris

Languages:
English
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