Lakefront Topsider: Private Dock & Panoramic Views

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A lake with wooden docks extending into the water, surrounded by green hills and a partly cloudy sky.
A two-story house with a balcony and a separate shed.
A wooden deck with potted plants and chairs, overlooking a lake and forest.
A dock extending into a lake surrounded by dense forest.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table, large windows, and wooden beams.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake James

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Nebo, NC
  • Place, Lake James
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake James State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Pisgah National Forest
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Nebo

Located in Nebo, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Historic Carson House and Emerald Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Silver Fork Winery and Silver Creek Plantation Golf Club. The Outpost and Woodys Chair Shop are also worth visiting.
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Map
Nebo, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake James State Park - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Pisgah National Forest - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 56 min drive - 78.4 km
  • Lake Lure - 57 min drive - 72.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Topsider: Private Dock & Panoramic Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Topsider: Private Dock & Panoramic Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Topsider: Private Dock & Panoramic Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Topsider: Private Dock & Panoramic Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Topsider: Private Dock & Panoramic Views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Lake James and Catawba River. Lake James State Park and McDowell County Courthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation house. We were informed of the steps to the lake which aren't bad going down but are really a climb back up, but the lake, dock and kayaks were great fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the Lake House in Nebo with a larger group of friends. There was plenty of space in the living and dining room and the house was clean and well furnished. The dock and kayaks were both excellent. The only potential downside is a very long, steep walk to and from the dock down 10 flights of stairs. Not a problem for active adults but for small children could deter them from the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very clean and well kept! beautiful house
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house, great interior furnishings too! The views are spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house

We enjoyed are stay. It was convenient to Marion NC and was perfect for our family gathering.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2022
Thank-you for staying with us and we hope that you will visit again! Karen
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great to be amongst the greenery of Lake James. The home gave us a great family base to meet up from around the globe to celebrate a new family arrival. It gave us the right room combinations, good amenities.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View - Great House with 3 floors - perfect for large groups of adults and older children - Very Clean.The downstairs patio needs a handrail - we did not usethat area because we had small children with us.Overall we had a really good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable vacation home

Great layout with many bedrooms and good common areas. Nicely equipped with games, books, very well stocked kitchen and comfortable bedding and towels. Nice dock with kayaks and life jackets! Great home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
Thanks for staying with us and we hopr that you will come again. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Get Away

Loved staying at The Hexagon on Lake James!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
So happy that you enjoyed your visit. Please come again anytime! Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful well appointed stay

We were in the area for a family wedding. The house was beautifully decorated with wonderful areas to cozy up and visit. It was perfect for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2022
Thank-you for staying with us! I am glad that everything went well for your celebration. Please come again anytime. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! Friends and family that stopped by to say hi were amazed. Incredible weekend for everyone! Definitely would do this again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Beautiful place for my family to have time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2024
Thank you for staying with us and we hope that you will come again. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views

Very nice home with plenty of room for a family to celebrate thanksgiving and enjoy the beautiful views the home offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2022
Thank-you for choosing our home for your holiday! Please come again anytime. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake and great house for a large family

Nice sized living room and well stocked kitchen, convenient to have living areas on two floors, fun lake toys (kayaks and floats), steps were numerous but not that bad for an active group, peaceful part of the lake convenient to Bear Creek marina, quiet gated community. Would definitely do another family vacation here!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank-you for staying with us and sharing your feedback, we really appreciate it. We hope that you will come again sometime. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation hangout

We loved the uniqueness of the house and views of Lake James and Shortoff mountain. The dock and kayaks made a hot summer day enjoyable. Plenty of space to have an evening of board games and conversation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Thank-you for staying with us and sharing our home and lake experience. Please come again anytime. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

We enjoyed relaxing as family and friends at this property. The space was comfortable and the kitchen worked well for our group of 9. We loved the views as well and the spaces met our needs. The area was fun to explore as well and we were able to spend a lot of time outdoors. Overall, it was an awesome trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
Thank you for staying with us! I am glad that you were able to get out and explore our lovely area. There are lots of outdoor activiites nearby. Hopefully, you can come again. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Lake Cottage

Wonderful home for a lake adventure with family or friends. Accommodations were delightful with comfortable beds and living areas. Kitchen is well stocked with high quality appliances and cookware. This home was truly a special place for our family’s visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2022
Thank-you you for spending your family time at our home! Please come again soon. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property on Lake James!

This rental was in the perfect location with stunning views of the lake. There was plenty of space for everyone to relax & share meals. The house was well stocked and had everything we could possibly need. We are thinking of making this an annual trip and would absolutely book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Thank-you for staying with us and we would love to have you back next year! Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

This property has everything stocked that you could think of and amazing views!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2022
Thank you so much for staying with us! I am so happy that you enjoyed your time here at Lake James! Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun at the lake`

We had a great time at this beautiful house on Lake James! Everything was exactly as described. Excellent location, only about an hour away from Asheville, kitchen had great utensils and cookware. House was immaculate when we checked in and check out was a breeze. We will definitely be looking to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2024
Thank you for choosing our home! I am glad that you enjoyed your stay. Please come again anytime! Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Views!

The property was great! Really nice and clean. The owner was responsive and had a lot of information in a binder when we checked in. There are quite a few steps to the dock, but the views from the house are beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank-you so much for staying with us! We hope that you can visit again sometime! Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Octagon at Lake James

Beautiful and unique house with all of the amenities needed for a great weekend. Views from the decks were amazing. Steps down to the water were numerous and the hike back up was challenging. Kayaks were great! Overall, great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We do have great views from being high on the ridge, but it does mean more steps to the water. I am glad that you enjoyed the views and the house. We hope tha you will visit again sometime. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

This house was amazing. We spent Christmas here as a family, and loved everything. The house was so well stocked (probably the best we have ever stayed in). The views are breathtaking the surround sound system was great for Christmas music. The steps down to the lake are intense BUT the host describes them well. This house was exactly what we wanted and soooo much more… Great place book toda.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us and I am so happy that you enjoyed the holiday here. We hope that you will come again sometime. Karen
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