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Spacious Lakefront Retreat with Private Dock

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Property grounds
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake James
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Nebo, NC
  • Place, Lake James
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake James State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Lure
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

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

Bathroom 5

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Spacious Lakefront Retreat with Private Dock

Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills, this lakefront retreat offers direct Lake James access, mountain views, and 2+ wooded acres in a gated community. Swim, boat, fish, kayak, or hike right from the property. Private dock with lights and 2 kayaks included. Open kitchen, dining space for 10, screened porch with wood-burning fireplace, family room with games, and 5 Smart TVs. Conveniently between Charlotte and Asheville, an hour from Boone and Blowing Rock.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children should always be supervised on the dock.
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2831709vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Nebo

Located in Nebo, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Historic Carson House and Museum of North Carolina Minerals are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Outpost and Woodys Chair Shop.
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Nebo, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake James State Park - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Linville Falls Winery - 51 min drive - 62.3 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 56 min drive - 78.4 km
  • Lake Lure - 57 min drive - 72.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Lakefront Retreat with Private Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Lakefront Retreat with Private Dock?

As of 26 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Lakefront Retreat with Private Dock on 18 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,474, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Spacious Lakefront Retreat with Private Dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Lakefront Retreat with Private Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Lakefront Retreat with Private Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Lakefront Retreat with Private Dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Catawba River and Lake James. Lake James State Park and McDowell County Courthouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, property, and dock. Excellent and responsive communication. We really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Easy access and wonderful amenities. We especially loved the dock and being lakefront. Awesome grill and porch area that made for a great time during dinner. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was awesome! The dock is in a little bay so we were able to use it with kids and not worry about main channel traffic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice lake cove location. Plenty of room for families. If you bring your own boat, good place to dock. If you have a second boat, which we did, not an ideal situation with the owners boat on a lift.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Great vacation

Had amazing time on the lake
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank-you so much for staying with us and I hope that you will visit again sometime. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

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

Beautiful

Our stay was very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Thank you for staying and come again anytime. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrin D.

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

Great place and location

This is the perfect place for a group to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Right on the lake and close enough to town for anything you need. Beautiful scenery and a great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thanks for staying with us. I’m glad that you enjoyed your stay, Please come again anytime. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Summer 2025

We had a great time at the lake. The house was very nice and had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us.Come again anytime. Karen
Verified

4/10 Poor

Doug R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
House was dirty, gas grill was unusable, dishwasher had mold in it, also a couple of shower heads had mold, thermostat was locked couldn’t adjust temperature. No broom so we could sweep up. House needs some TLC
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Thank you for your honest feedback. I want to sincerely apologize again that the home was not up to our usual standards for your stay. Finding the dishwasher, shower heads and grill in that condition is unacceptable, and I was deeply disappointed to learn our cleaning crew failed their pre-stay walkthrough. We value our guests' comfort above all else, which is why we moved quickly to refund your cleaning fee, deliver the missing amenities, and unlock the thermostat remotely as soon as you alerted us. Since your stay, we have addressed these maintenance issues and are working with a new cleaning oversight process to ensure this never happens again. We appreciate your patience while we worked to make things right, and we wish you the best in your future travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael I.

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

Comfortable & Cozy for a lake weekend

Our family really enjoyed staying here. There was plenty of space for all of us and had everything you'd want in a lake front home - Views, easy access down to the water/dock, plenty of areas to gather. The dishwasher is quite finicky, but we were able to figure it out. Would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us! I am going to try to make a note for the dishwasher. I appreciate your patience! Please come again anytime. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Great lake house!

Location is in close proximity to the lake. Nice dock area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
We do have a pretty easy path to the dock. Thanks for staying with us, and come again anytime. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with easy access to the dock/lake. Very chill and quiet neighborhood. Great swimming for the whole family right off the dock in the cove as well as excellent fishing; Bluegill, Rock Bass, Small Mouth Bass and Catfish!The house worked great as a central hub for surrounding activities such as the Biltmore Estate, Carowinds Park, Pisgah National Forest as well as some great local shopping and restaurants within a 15 minute drive.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Memorial Weekend

Great space for family to spread out and nice outdoor decks with screened in porch to relax. Amazing dock in cove, so nice and quiet. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
Thank-you for staying with us! We are having new photos made tomorrow and I can't wait to post them all. Please come back anytime to visit. Karen
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Thanksgiving!

Our family of 12 stayed here! It was the perfect size for us with lots of living space for adults and kids! Very beautiful home! Great location on the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2022
I am happy that the space worked out for your family and that you enjoyed your lake time! Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

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

Lovely lake house

Clean lovely house on the lake. Our family stayed for to attend a family wedding in the area. Due to the recent flooding, the lake was not as accessible as we had hoped. But, the stay was still wonderful and the area beautiful. We had a great stay in Nebo. Thank you, Steve Ness
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2024
Thank you so much for staying! I hope the wedding was a great success and that you were able to enjoy some local sights. Please come again anytime. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

corinne n.

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

Family Time = Happy Time!

This was a wonderful location for a family gathering. The house was comfortable and inviting, and we enjoyed the board games and books provided. We rented a boat for the week, so we spent a lot of time on the water enjoying the magnificent views. Lake James is not crowded so it was a very relaxing time together. We would highly recommend this location and this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you for choosing our home. I am glad that your family enjoyed our space and amenities! Lake James is truly a hidden gem and a wonderful destination for fun family vacations. Please come back anytime! Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

The location of this lake home is ideal on a quiet cove for swimming. The surrounding trees give you privacy from neighbors. You can’t even see them. The older kids enjoyed jumping off the upper dock into the cove. Recommend picking up toys and floats for kids. We found inexpensive ones at Walmart.many grocery stores and other shopping is just 15-20 minutes in Marion. We boated Monday to Friday and practically had the lake to ourselves. The only slight downside is the 2 lake restaurants are closed weekdays. Our boat picnics were very fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2025
I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay! Please come again anytime. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Family Christmas Vacation

The Lakehouse was Extremely Accommodating, & Had everything needed: Cooking, Plenty of everything to accommodate large families, Bedrooms, Boathouse / Dock ( although to chilly) for our stay, Great Views, Decks each level, 2 Fireplaces, Our Family of 11 enjoyed our stay to the fullest ! Thx, So Much
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2022
We are very happy that we were able to host your family and accomodate your needs in time for the holidays! I enjoy hearing about all the adventures that occur here. Thanks for sharing and please come again sometime. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Family Thanksgiving Celebration

Our family members traveled from around the eastern US to celebrate Thanksgiving together. Our youngest was 9 months and our oldest was 90 years. The house was perfect for all of us!! We loved the decks, the indoor and outdoor fireplaces, the grill, the view, the location and the accommodations. Karen, the manager, could not have been more helpful and responsive. Great stay for all of us!💕
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2023
We are so happy that our home was a good fit for your family. We hope that you will stay again and tell all your friends and family about it. Thanks, Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Beautiful Property

Beautiful Lake front property as listed. Plenty of room for 10 adults and then some (2 queen masters, 2 kings with shared RR, and 2 rooms with 2 twins each). Parking was not an issue for as many cars as needed. Easy boating experience on the “nice” side of the lake with quick access to local marina. Highly recommend for large parties.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2022
Thank-you for taking the time to share your experience! We are new owners and will be making a few adjustments this first year as we go. Thanks again! Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Lake James Perfection

A lovely stay and very private! This home is well stocked and well situated on the lake, which btw is one of the cleanest in NC. Yes, you hear jet skis but they're on the bigger, wider channels. They aren't obnoxious on this home's deck like on some lakes. A nice indoor setup so that kids can be downstairs for their stuff and we adults can be upstairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
Thank you for staying with us! I am glad that you enjoyed our beautiful lake. Please come again anytime. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

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

Family Labor Day stay

This house was perfect for our family goodbye to summer stay! It was good for multiple generations. The cove was perfect for floating and having our boat. Internet and connections a little spotty in places but that was in the descriptions so no surprises. We love our stay and hope to rebook in the future. Karen, the host, was very quick to respond to our questions. Love it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
I am so glad that your family enjoyed the property and lake. We have a fairly easy path to the water and a brand new dock. Please come again anytime. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean Z.

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

Wonderful location and home

We had an air conditioner issue which was fixed in a day. We had to clean the grill for it to work. Other than those 2 small issues the trip was perfect. Would rent again and may next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Thank-you so much for your patience and understanding. We really appreciate it and sorry for any inconvenience. This has been the hottest summer here in a while. We hope that you will come again. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garren W.

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

Excellent stay

Stayed over Memorial Day weekend with friends and family. We had awful weather but still had an excellent stay at the property. The house includes a large living/kitchen area and a nice basement area for the kids to play; both of which were essential with all the rain over the weekend. Covered porch and outdoor fireplace was great to accommodate rainy conditions as well. A huge benefit was the easy walk down to the lake which is rare in this neighborhood! Management was helpful and responsive throughout the process. Overall great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Thank-you for staying with us. I wish that I could have ordered up better weather for you. You will need to come back and visit again sometime. We love hosting families because they make such wonderful memories there! Karen

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