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Lakefront Retreat | Luxury Home with Gorgeous VIEWS & Private Dock!

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A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees and a body of water.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a dining area with bar stools.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a large island, and built-in appliances.
A lakeside deck with Adirondack chairs, a dock, and a small bridge.
A wooden deck with a white railing, a bench, and a view of a lake with boats and buildings in the distance.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake James

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Lower level en suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Lower level hall bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main level hall bath

Toilet · Shower only

Primary en suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upper level hall bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Nebo

Located on the waterfront, this cabin is in Marion Lake Club, a neighbourhood in Nebo. Silver Fork Winery and Silver Creek Plantation Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake James State Park and South Mountains Game Land. Travelling with kids? Consider The Outpost, or check out an event or a game at The Orchard at Altapass. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Map
Nebo, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake James State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pisgah National Forest - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 54 min drive - 77.4 km
  • Lake Lure - 55 min drive - 71.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bantam Chef - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hook & Anchor Family Seafood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mica Town Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Countryside BBQ - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Retreat | Luxury Home with Gorgeous VIEWS & Private Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Retreat | Luxury Home with Gorgeous VIEWS & Private Dock!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Retreat | Luxury Home with Gorgeous VIEWS & Private Dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Retreat | Luxury Home with Gorgeous VIEWS & Private Dock!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Retreat | Luxury Home with Gorgeous VIEWS & Private Dock! located?

This family-friendly Nebo cabin is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake James State Park and Lake James. Boat Beach and Catawba River 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. 177 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 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

Family vacation

We had a great time at the beautiful property, with enough room to spread out, which is unusual for our large family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Ginger, we're glad you and your family had a great stay at Lakefront Retreat and had plenty of space to spread out. We can't thank you enough for your review and hope you'll keep us in mind for future trips to the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip with Friends

The home was a great place for our group of friends that travel together. It’s in a beautiful location and setting. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this house and has been our 3rd time staying in it. Fits our large family with lots of king beds and lots of nooks and cranny’s to put babies pack n plays upOut of the way and quiet.The walk to the doc is short and not too steep. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
Jacque, we're thrilled to hear you love Lakefront Retreat and that it continues to be the perfect fit for your family! It means so much to us that this was your third stay. We can’t thank you enough for the five-star review, and we can't wait to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Third time's indeed the charm

I had booked 2 other rentals, both of which had to cancel the booking for various reasons. I'm very glad they did as we wouldn't have ended up here. It was absolutely perfect. Beautiful home, easy walk to the dock, plenty to do indoors if you happen upon rainy days. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Charlie, we're thrilled you had an excellent getaway at Lakefront Retreat and enjoyed the private dock on Lake James and the other fantastic indoor amenities. We appreciate your review and look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Well equipped kitchen. First home we’ve stayed that we did not have to haul remaining garbage away. Very clean home. You can’t see the lake from the house but distance to lake is short walk. No room to sit under the dock to get out of the sun at the water because it’s a double boat dock. Host was very responsive to any ?s or concerns. We would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2026
Beverly, thank you for your review of Lakefront Retreat! We're so glad you enjoyed the home's cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and convenient access to the lake. It's especially nice to know the little details helped make your stay even more relaxing. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts about the dock. Your feedback is helpful not only for future guests as they decide which home best fits their vacation style, but also for our team as we continue looking for ways to enhance the property's amenities and overall guest experience. It means so much to hear our team was responsive throughout your stay, and we're thrilled you'd choose to stay with us again. Wishing you safe travels and amazing adventures until we welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, a ton of space, easy access to the lake. Great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
Thank you for your five-star review, George! We're thrilled you had a great experience at Lakefront Retreat, and we look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax in Style

Large kitchen. Plenty of room and amenities for rainy day entertainment. Theater downstairs is nice and comfortable. Clean. Accommodating for large groups. Our teenage kids had a couple friends join us and we peaked at eleven people in the house. There was still plenty of room. Quiet cove great for swimming. Boat rental a must. We had a blast!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you Need at a Lakefront Retreat

This was the perfect home away for our family. Most of our time was spent in and around the water. The house has everything you need – kayaks (included), pontoon boat (available from home owner as additional charge), as well as jet skis (from marina about 3 miles away). House has home theater, board games, pool table as well as foosball table. Beautiful kitchen and dining area. Hiking and good dining nearby. Highly recommended. A++.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rent the boat

This is the second year we've stayed here. It works out great for our extended family gathering. Nearby mountain biking trails, state park, waterfall hikes, tennis, and more were all enjoyed, but the highlight each day was taking the pontoon boat out for an after dinner cruise to watch the sun set.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As always… perfect rental!

3rd time at this home- communication was excellent, home is excellent- everything you can possibly need!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Fave

Staying at this home never disappoints—we look forward to every single trip to this rental and have zero issues with the amenities . We have stayed in properties all over the world and this one rates at the top in terms of comfort, practical use and ease of stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for our winter getaway!!

We loved this house-------beautiful views of the water in winter, from most bedrooms and living areas---Gourmet kitchen with everything you need---huge bedrooms with comfortable beds--clean---easy check in--the game rooms, theater room and separate places for naps, cards, reading, dominoes and the most perfect puzzle table with center lazy susan. We had the gas fireplace going all week with some snow still on the ground. With winter storm coming we were offered extra days, late check out and most importantly, flexibility. Thank you Veronica
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property, we loved it!

The house had anything and everything you could ask for. We also rented the boat and had a great time tooling around the lake. Not a tremendous amount to do in the area when you left the house, but not one complaint about the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing House on the Lake!

This house was one of the most stocked houses in every aspect. The gourmet kitchen had a plethora of appliances and gadgets to cook with. The game room had so many options to keep us busy in the Evenings and with the few rain showers that passed. Our favorite as an old time game of Rock Band! Valerie has everything organized and thoughtfully labeled so you can maximize your stay. She even has a beautiful pontoon boat that I highly recommend renting as it gives you the opportunity to enjoy the lake even more.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Break away from Florida

Very quiet relaxing week, just what we needed to get through the fall of Florida.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Retreat!

A retreat in every sense of the word. My family and I had such a fantastic time for a short stay at the Lakehouse Retreat. Everything you need and more is provided and is an awesome vacation stay for people of all ages! Plenty to do but also plenty of ways to relax. Truly a gem. We can’t wait to stay again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly amazing property

Of all the vacation homes we have rented (and there are many), this was by far our favorite. From the moment you step through the front door you feel at home, as the house has all the amenities you would ever need to enjoy your time there, even if it was not on a lake! The game room and theater room were a huge hit during the brief rainstorms that rolled through each day, the kitchen is very well stocked and made for easy meals, and the main level deck served as our dining room each day, starting with our morning coffee. Beds and furniture are all very comfortable, there are plenty of towels and sheets and, most importantly, plenty of space to spread out. All this and we have not talked about the best part - the lake! With easy access to the water, multiple covered porches and the hammock and fire pit at the water’s edge, it is an extremely peaceful setting. The lake is very clear (a rarity in NC) and we had a blast paddling every day on the provided SUPs, kayaks and tubes, and the covered dock served-up some much needed shade for afternoon naps on the water. The views of the lake and surrounding mountains are incredible, and we even used the roof deck on the dock to take in a meteor shower! Of course we also need to mention the new friends we made, as our son was super excited that we got to “hang out” with a family of blue herons that live in the cove. In all this was a wonderful week at an amazing property, and the hosts were in constant contact the entire time to ensure we enjoyed our stay and had everything we need. A truly exceptional vacation and we will certainly be back (pretty sure we are already booked for next summer!).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get together from Massachusetts to Florida and North Carolina in the middle

The house is totally amazing in every way! You could not ask for anything else for comfort and beauty. Every possible want was taken care of from the amazing comfortable bedding to the magnificent furniture. The Kitchen is to die for, will all the dishes, appliances and the closet with an amazing choice of glass ware and dishes, just everything you could want or need. The view is priceless and the pontoon boat that was available for use and other canoes and paddle boats were such fun for all. The week went by so fast, wish we could have stayed longer. The owner Valerie an her staff that takes care of everything answered all our questions before we came and anything we wanted to know while we were there. We definately want to return for another family get together and spend some quality time in her amazing house! Thanks again for everything! Debbie and Family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time again!

We just love this house. It is very spacious with lots of extra spaces other than just the bedrooms. The kids (older kids) loved the movie room, game room and fire pit! S’mores are a must. My favorite is the huge wolf oven! And the walk to the water is very easy. We have a handicapped child that can make it up and down no problem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Major success

Great family vacation. Fabulous accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in every way

Everything at this VRBO is as stated or better. Beautiful home, absolutely everything you could possibly need and more. Do not hesitate to stay at this wonderful lake house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful visit to this lake front property and do hope to return. Valerie and Andrea are very responsive and helpful. The house is spacious with plenty of things to do and amenities- boat, swimming off dock, canoe, kayaks, pool table, theatre, near by great hikes and a well stocked kitchen, 2 fridges, 2 dishwashers, 2 washer and dryers, nice deck. We did enjoy the boat. Glad we did the additional rental. The driveway is steep but not surprising given it is on a lake. Master bedroom, kitchen, living space and deck are on the entry level which is nice if there is a member in the party that struggles with stairs. Otherwise walk to the dock involves stairs but short walk. We really enjoyed swimming off the dock. Water was warmer than expected. Nearby Marion has good grocery store- Ingles and a Walmart superstore. We took a day trip to Asheville, a little less than an hour away. Lots of nice restaurants and arts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best home on the lake

We have stayed at this home numerous times and it is by far the best home on the best lake with the best location. It is always an outstanding vacation for our two families to get together. Everything is as good or better than described in the property description. We look forward to next year at the same property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week at the lake

The house was excellent. Plenty of space for all 5 adults and 4 kids to spread out and feel at home. The kitchen is huge and well-equipped—high end appliances, 2 dishwashers, lots of cooking utensils, food containers for leftovers, etc! The porch space and dock are also excellent, and swimming in the cove is so easy and quiet. The optional boat rental went swimmingly, as well. My 12 yo daughter loved the full-sized keyboard, which helped her piano withdrawal! My 9 yo daughter enjoyed swimming right out back and tubing all over Lake James. My wife really appreciated the private sunroom and chaise attached to the master suite. There are beach and bath towels on site, but I kind of wish I had brought my own. Also, the living areas are pretty dark at night, even with all of the lights on. All in all, it was an outstanding trip, and we would certainly return to Lakefront Retreat in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house

Well-appointed, clean house with LOTS of room to spread out. We thoroughly enjoyed having the use of the pontoon boat and the many kayaks, paddleboards, and canoe. We went out on the lake every day. We had movie nights after dinner and a fire in the pit twice. The house is close to tennis courts in Marion, mountain biking trails at Lake James park, and waterfall hiking within an hour's drive. It was a restful but active vacation. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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