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

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A stunning lakefront home nestled among lush greenery, featuring expansive windows and multiple decks that offer panoramic views of Lake James.
An inviting living area with high ceilings, comfortable seating, and large windows that flood the space with natural light, providing breathtaking lake views.
A modern kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and ample cabinetry, ideal for preparing meals for family and friends.
Wood burning fire pit overlooking the private dock and Lake James
Two-story private dock on Lake James

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12561.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Nebo, NC
  • Place, Lake James
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake James State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Lure
    ‪52 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

About this property

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

Lakefront Retreat on Lake James is a luxurious and spacious waterfront escape designed for family fun, group gatherings, and peaceful relaxation. Perched on the serene shoreline of Lake James, this upscale home is thoughtfully curated with amenities to keep everyone entertained—from a full game room with pool, ping pong, and foosball, to a private boat dock and fire pit for unforgettable lakeside evenings. With a massive deck overlooking the water and stylish, comfortable interiors, this home invites you to unplug, unwind, and make the most of the scenic beauty of Western North Carolina.

About the Home:
• Gourmet kitchen with gas range, double ovens, two dishwashers, wine cooler, and drip-style coffee maker
• Dining area with seating for 8 and breakfast bar seating for 3
• Main living room with TV for streaming and a gas log fireplace
• Upper-level loft with seating and adjoining office with dedicated work space
• Upper-level game room with pool table, ping pong table, foosball, sectional, and TV
• Lower-level living room with gas log fireplace, wall scrabble, and kitchenette with full-size refrigerator
• Lower-level theater room with projector and screen
• Wood-burning fire pit overlooking the private dock and Lake James

Where to Unwind:
• Main floor primary bedroom with private sunroom and en suite bathroom with soaking tub (jets are not usable) and walk-in shower
• Upper-level bedroom with two queen-size beds; a full bathroom, with a walk-in shower, can be accessed from the hallway
• Lower-level bedroom with king-size bed and en suite bathroom with soaking tub (jets not usable) and walk-in shower
• Lower-level bedroom with two twin-size beds
• Lower-level bedroom with queen-size bed; a full bathroom, with a walk-in shower, can be accessed from the hallway

Where to Explore
• Dollar General Market | 6 minutes
• Lake James State Park | 10 minutes
• Fonta Flora Brewery | 10 minutes
• Downtown Marion | 15 minutes
• Downtown Asheville and Biltmore Estate | 45 minutes

Important to Note: This home does not allow pets. This home is lakefront and offers its own private dock on Lake James to enjoy. The tubs in the primary bedroom and lower-level bedroom are usable, but the jets do NOT work.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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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 and a first aid kit

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 mountain biking and cycling.
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Nebo, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake James State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catawba Falls - 32 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 52 min drive - 73.4 km
  • Lake Lure - 52 min drive - 71.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mica Town Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Countryside BBQ - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hook & Anchor Family Seafood - ‬13 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 does it cost to stay at Lakefront Retreat | Luxury Home with Gorgeous VIEWS & Private Dock!?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Retreat | Luxury Home with Gorgeous VIEWS & Private Dock! on 24 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,383, 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 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. 174 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacque H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlie E.

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Beautiful property and home. Perfect for our family.The location near my niece worked out very well.

The house was lovely. The rooms were spacious, clean and not much was missed when it came to supplying everything one could need/want for a family to enjoy a few days in the countryside of North Carolina. However, there were just a few minor things that could be done to make it even more comfortable (if that was even possible). In a few of the windows there were drafts of cold air escaping. We had to block the air with blankets so that those rooms where the beds were near those windows the cold air would not blow on them, i.e.,downstairs back bedroom with the double beds. TV's in bedrooms would be so nice. I for one like to watch the late night news before going to sleep. You need to have Luggage stools in each bedroom. We all had to leave our suitcases on the floor and take our clothes every day out of them. This involves a lot of bending over. Some more chairs in each of the bedrooms would have been nicer too. I could not sit anywhere in the bedroom I had. Even if there was a small chair (that back bedroom again) I could sit and read my emails or even read quietly alone - away from others in the main living rooms. As a safety feature, some kind of railing going down the back steps to the boat dock should be installed. I did not venture down because I was afraid of falling. The very steep driveway in front of the house was scary. When we first go there it was almost dark, we got a bit afraid. Coming from Florida which is so flat, we were not sure we could get down (or come up again) but we did and then got used to it. (How would you ever safely get down that driveway in the winter if there was ice????)
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Henry P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Doreen S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

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

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Marty M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacque H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Major success

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

10/10 Excellent

Sallyanne R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Whitman R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time at the lake house. The teenage boys loved the kayaks and swimming in the lake. The house was well stocked and very clean. The theater room was a big hit with the boys to play video games on and watch movies. Feeding 9 hungry people was easy with the huge table and professional stove. Clean up after eating was wonderful with 2 dishwashers!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

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