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Breathtaking Lake & Mountain Views & Private Dock. Enjoyable Year Round!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake James
  • Place, Lake James State Park
  • Place, Boat Beach

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Breathtaking Lake & Mountain Views & Private Dock. Enjoyable Year Round!



Travel down a charming, privately gated drive to escape in our lakefront retreat! Enjoy the entire house tucked away on the shoreline of Lake James. Our 4BR/3.5BA sits on a wooded ridge and offers lovely views of two main channels, along with Mount Mitchell and Short Off Mountain. Relax on the decks, in the screened porch or by the outdoor fireplace and see some of the best sunsets around! The private dock offers space to keep a rented boat.
**The owner has a 25ft Bennington pontoon available for an additional daily fee of $450 or ask about a weekly discount. This rental is separate from the Vrbo booking. Ask the agent to refer you to the boat contact where you can discuss exact pricing.**

The gated community is privately maintained and roads must be shared. This is a one lane road with turnouts and directional signs for owners. Directions will be supplied prior to arrival date. We recommend that, in Winter months, guests check weather conditions prior to booking and drive appropriate vehicles.
The home's layout is very spacious and offers two levels of living space. The main level offers a den off the entryway with lake views, a large bedroom with 2 beds to one side, and 2 additional bedrooms on the other side. There are 2 full hall baths on this level, one is ensuite.
The upper level has a large open floor plan with the kitchen, dining, and living room. This level has open long range lake views as well. The screen porch is off the dining room and offers lake and mountain views. The master bedroom is on the upper level with a full ensuite bath. The half bath is located off the kitchen and dining area. The laundry is on this level behind closed doors off the kitchen. There are lake views from almost every room of this home and plenty of exterior areas to enjoy just hanging out and relaxing.

*We just completed an internet upgrade to StarLink.* Our community is remote, gated, and on a private road, so we do not have established portals available to us at this time. This is a common issue around Lake James. If you need to stream, please disconnect all other devices so that you have the strongest signal possible.

Lake James is conveniently located between Charlotte and Asheville, NC. We are about an hour from regional/international airports if needed. We are close to Old Fort, Black Mountain, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Boone, and Blowing Rock. We are in the back yard of Linville Gorge where there are many trails to hike, mountain bike trails, kayaking, and other nearby attractions. Just ask your host about things to do.

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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: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Due to steps, children should be supervised.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Booking party shall supply full name, address, and contact information as designated responsible person who assumes all liability of all guests.
No events, large gatherings, or parties are allowed. Complaints of loud noise or disturbances are grounds for termination of the stay, as are pets.
Trash containers must be closed and sealed for removal. If you have more trash than will fit, you most remove it prior to exit.

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Nebo

Located in Lakeview Hills, a neighbourhood in Nebo, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Belle Nicho Winery and Silver Fork Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Jamestown Flea Market and Parkway Flea & Farmers Market. The Outpost and Steele Creek Park and Campground are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nebo, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake James State Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • McDowell County Courthouse - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Boat Beach - 19 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Linville Caverns - 48 min drive - 53.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bessie's Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Que's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mica Town Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Countryside BBQ - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Breathtaking Lake & Mountain Views & Private Dock. Enjoyable Year Round! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking Lake & Mountain Views & Private Dock. Enjoyable Year Round!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking Lake & Mountain Views & Private Dock. Enjoyable Year Round!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Breathtaking Lake & Mountain Views & Private Dock. Enjoyable Year Round! located?

Located in Lakeview Hills, this holiday home is steps away from Lake James and Catawba River. Lake James State Park and McDowell County Courthouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, house lounging areas, great kitchen
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful Lake James home was the perfect place for our family vacation! The setting has the best view on the entire lake, the kitchen is a dream and very well stocked, the beds are very comfortable. We had a great week with children and grandchildren and would definitely go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Reddeck S.

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

Best View on the Lake

Wow! We enjoyed breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an amazing view of the mountains and lake. The view on the deck is spectacular but if it was too hot or rainy, the beautiful windows allowed the view to continue inside. We rented the boat for a few days and enjoyed touring the lake. Checkin/out was easy and communication with the property owner was great. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

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

Great Lake Getaway

Wonderful retreat. Karen is always wonderful to deal with. Will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Making Memories

Wonderful weekend with family. The gathering spaces in this home accommodated all and the kitchen was well appointed for family meals. It was the panoramic lake views that left us in awe! - Beautiful vacation home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan O., Winston-Salem, NC, USA

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

Beautiful lake house in the mountain

The house was very clean, spacious and well equipped! The beds were comfy and the kitchen was fabulous! The view was beautiful and fire pit was a great way to end the evening. We loved our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emilee D., Asheville, NC USA

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

Great home with incredible views

Thank you so much for sharing your home for our family wedding at Lake James. The house was beautiful and the views incredible. Perfect week in October
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina J.

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

612 Lakeview Hills-top notch

Beautiful home and fantastic views! Fully stocked kitchen. Ample seating for dining and lounging and outdoors. Furniture and decor top notch. Would gladly go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P., Winterville, NC USA

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

Extended Family Vaca

This beautiful, well appointed home was the perfect location for our annual extended family vacation. It was large enough for the 9 of us (5 adults, 4 kids ages 7-15) but maintained a sense of coziness. The stairs to and from the dock are a bit of a doozy but we knew that going into the rental and the long views of the lake more than made up for it. Check in/out process was super easy and the additional rental of the boat made this trip extra special
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

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

Incredible Stay!

What a weekend! The pictures don't do the property justice, and the pictures are great! We loved all the different spaces. It offered something for everyone, and the host thought of everything. We wanted for nothing. If you're coming to Lake James, look no further!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Luxury with a view

The house was one of the nicest we’ve stayed in, plenty of room for three families. Our 3 and 4 year old kids loved swimming and using the slide. The hosts were quick to fix a problem with the water pump for the slide and very responsive to any questions. The kitchen is very well stocked and we used the grill as well. The house is also not a really long drive in, unlike some properties on the lake. We’re already talking about when we can come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

Million Dollar Views

This house has the most amazing views!! Our family of seven couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful the views from this amazing house were. On top of the views the house had plenty of room for our family of 7 and the most comfy beds! Our only critique was the rug by the front door was slippery so I would recommend putting a non slip rug underneath it. Otherwise, we loved every aspect of our stay and can’t wait to go back. If you haven’t considered Lake James, make sure you do, it’s absolutely beautiful!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

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

Mountain Lake Get-Away

This is a beautiful, clean, and very well stocked home with Spectacular Views of Lake James. We loved having the master up on the main level and the remaining bedrooms with an additional living area downstairs for our adult age children and their partners. The kitchen was very large and well stocked. We really enjoyed the pool table on the back porch and the built in Sonos Sound system throughout the entire home. We enjoyed coffees each morning and evening cocktails on the deck overlooking the lake. So peaceful!!! Booking and corresponding with Karen was easy and effortless. I strongly suggest renting the pontoon boat from the homeowner, who is also a pleasure to work with! This allowed us to enjoy the entire lake while trolling around admiring the other lakefront homes and searching for fish. We definitely look forward to future vacation Get-Aways at this beautiful home!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a beautiful house with magical views in both directions from east to west.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was stunning and the house was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The panoramic view was breathtaking! The huge windows and view of the lake/mtns really make this property a unique gem. We enjoyed walking throughout the neighborhood, floating in the lake, and playing billiards on the fantastic screened porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha L.

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

Excellent Stay

We really enjoyed our stay this week. The house fit our family perfectly. We had a great time on the lake during the day and then enjoyed playing pool in the evenings. It was just a really great family time! Don't hesitate to book this place, you won't regret it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

leslie b.

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

Family Getaway

This place was beautiful! Everything was just like pictures showed. We loved the outdoor areas and pool table. Kitchen was great for preparing Thanksgiving meal for 8 adults and one infant. We also loved the views from the living room. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John c.

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

Mountain Bliss

I've been renting houses on Vrbo for almost 20 years and this was one of my favorites. View, location, house, amenities and host you couldn't ask for more. If your a cook you will love the big well equipped kitchen. Karin was great, rent the boat!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Great Stay!!

Absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful house on Lake James!! The house was well stocked and set up for our stay, nice and clean, and the perfect amount of space for our family vacation. Everything all around was fantastic, we can’t wait to come back to this house in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan A.

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

Beautiful Lake Getaway

The house was extremely clean and well stocked. We had everything we needed and then some. The view from the top deck was breathtaking. Couldn’t ask for a better view to take in while sipping my morning coffee. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel B.

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

Lake James, Lakeview Hills

Beautiful location and the property had a terrific layout with so many amenities. The property manager (Karen) was very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicki E.

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

Perfect view

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful house. The kids had a blast with the slide and diving board off the dock. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

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

My happy place

It is so amazing we had to come back. Words cant describe. It’s a must see and the place to be for sunsets. You wont be disappointed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun D.

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

Great experience!

First time to Lake James and very glad we chose this property. It was well maintained and clean. More than enough kitchen items to make any meal (we cook a lot). A slide and diving board were recently added to the property and the kids loved it! Communication with the host was very good; friendly with quick responses that answered our questions. The only "concern" I would point out are the steps going to boat dock. They are very cumbersome to navigate and somewhat unstable depending on your physical condition. Most of it is due to the topography of the land, but make sure you are ready to carry coolers, floats, etc. up and down 100 stairs - quite the workout!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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Hosted by Karen Hennessee

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