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Kerr Lake-Pvt Dock included-Beach area and Cove

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Backyard at dusk
Enjoy a picnic on the dock
Deck overlooking the forest and lake
Hang out on the dock for some swimming
Living Room with stone gas fireplace and sleeper sofa, open to the dining and kitchen area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Manson, NC
  • Place, Lake Gaston
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Kerr Lake Country Club
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, McGregor Hall
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunk room-Basement area

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Game Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Kerr Lake-Pvt Dock included-Beach area and Cove

Experience the ultimate Lake retreat with your own dock & a great beach area! 3BR w/ loft sleeps 8. Nestled in nature, this lakeside gem promises an unforgettable stay. Enjoy large decks for birdwatching. Fishing enthusiasts will love to fish in the cove & skiing opportunities await. Swim in the cove away from boat traffic. Complimentary floats & canoe for exploration. Gather around the fire pit for s'mores & stories at sunset. Escape city life & book now for an extraordinary lakeside adventure!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$174 dog fee per stay for up to 2 dogs. Sorry no c
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties! Results in eviction w/ no refund. Required rental agreement. Minimal renter age: 21 y.o. Unauthorized guests will incur $50/guest/day fee
Smoking/handling marijuana in the home will result in a $400 fine. No local rentals allowed, unless approved by host. 3% CC surcharge on all bookings.
Check with us for pet friendly status and fee. No cats! 4WD is recommended in winter months; no refunds due to weather. Quiet hours: 10pm-8am

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3552058vb
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

Manson

Located in Manson, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake Gaston and John H. Kerr Reservoir reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include McGregor Hall and South Hill Model Train Museum.
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Manson, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Gaston - 13 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Kerr Lake Country Club - 27 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Henderson Institute Historical Museum - 27 min drive - 36.3 km
  • McGregor Hall - 28 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Occoneechee State Park - 45 min drive - 57.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinos Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Munchie's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪BROADWAY BUFFET BY LEXINGTON HOTEL - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kick 'N' Back - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lake Country Dairy Bar and Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kerr Lake-Pvt Dock included-Beach area and Cove pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Kerr Lake-Pvt Dock included-Beach area and Cove?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kerr Lake-Pvt Dock included-Beach area and Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kerr Lake-Pvt Dock included-Beach area and Cove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kerr Lake-Pvt Dock included-Beach area and Cove located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from John H. Kerr Reservoir and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Lake Gaston. Kerr Lake Country Club and Henderson Institute Historical Museum are also within 20 miles (32 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. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
It was a pleasure to host you! We'd love to have you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayes C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful house and the property manager was great. The dock area was beautiful and the kids enjoyed the basement play area. The house had everything we needed, though I do wish there was a gas grill. Just one issue to keep in mind: this is really a six person house. There are 3 queen beds. The other sleeping capacity is air mattresses and uncomfortable pull outs. And there is a charge for more than 6 people (just to sleep on the floor).But with that said, we would definitely stay here again. Great house with a beautiful beach area, which is really all that matters at the lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Hayes! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home, the dock area, and the play space for the kids. We appreciate your notes on the sleeping arrangements and will take a closer look at how that information is communicated in the listing to ensure expectations are clear. Thanks again for staying with us — we’d love to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

Short getaway

We loved this property for so many reasons. Nature, seclusion, hiking trail, private dock, beach area, the deck and they welcome our furry family also!!! Many hours spend sittingnoutside listening to nature, water slooshing and birds chirping. Our entire family loved this place!! The communication with the owners was incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

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

Fabulous Family Trip

This property is outstanding and Andrea is am amazing host! Communication with her during our stay was excellent, the house is just as pictured and more and the dock/beach area is awesome! Be sure to bring your S'mores sticks and if you have any other needs while there, Buchanan's General Store just up the road is an amazing place to go for everything - even delicious ice cream!! A great choice of properties!PS: Don't forget the worms! Although small, the fish are abundant and hungry!! PSS: Rental of the golf cart is highly recommended as it is a somewhat long distance to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your time! You were a pleasure to host!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Weekend Getaway

The house is very modern and new. Came with every kitchen/bathroom need possible. Property manager was very quick to respond with a couple questions we had. Overall very pleased with our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kari f.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Lovely, well-appointed property, very clean and well-laid out. We cooked at home and the kitchen was very complete. We found that we didn't need the golf cart, despite renting it on advice of the reviews. Elderly grandparents and toddler were able to handle the walk and the sandy "beach" is nicer than the photo. Minor negatives: You must remove your trash at the end of your stay (the dump on our route was closed at that time) and the electronic lock was malfunctioning (could be user failure). Andrea was available at all times to help on the phone, and she was able to remotely operate the lock.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Kerr Lake House-The Baker's

This is a beautiful home. Great access to the lake and dog friendly. We were only 5 minutes from our family that live on Kerr Lake. Beautiful views and big open porches. Very quiet setting. I would recommend you pay extra to rent the golf cart. Andrea was a wonderful hostess and had everything we needed. Definately will return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

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

Lovely Home Near The Lake

Beautiful home with all the extra touches (paper products, hand soap, shampoo, etc.) provided in a very quiet setting. We enjoyed the back porch and the fire pit. A couple of things to be aware of: the road leading up to the home is gravel (well maintained), the walk to the dock is about 1/5 of a mile on somewhat uneven ground, and the stairs going into the basement are steep and unfinished. We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the relaxation. Deer greeted us each morning. We would recommend this home to others looking for a quiet retreat near the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2024
Hello Pam, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I did want to follow up with the steps going to the basement because they have been finished now. Also, there is a golf cart available for rent to make the walk accessible to those that are not able to walk very far. I’m so glad you enjoyed your time there and hope to host you again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Problems Marred Stay

The house is very nice and was very clean upon our arrival. We were disappointed to learn how far the house was from the lake and beach, a longer walk through the woods than we had anticipated. One problem noted on arrival was that the tray in the ice maker was broken and all the ice made fell down into the freezer... all day and all night. The ice maker was on and we were not able to turn it off. The owner told us on the phone that she knew about this problem before we arrived. At 5:15 AM on our last night the carbon monoxide alarm went off, waking us to a possible emergency. We quickly determined that there were no sources of CO in the house and that the CO detector was located in the highest peak of the lofted ceiling where it wouldn't detect CO until the house was full. We were not able to reach the alarm to turn it off because of its location; the owner said her husband would come by the house around 8:00 that morning to see what he could do, which we considered an unsatisfactory response. Therefore, we decided to just pack up and leave early rather than put up with the loud continuous alarm and announcement of carbon monoxide detected. A frustrating end to an otherwise pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
Hello William, thank you for your feedback! Again, I’m sorry about the icemaker, the previous guest broke it and did not let us know, so we were not aware until the cleaner went to clean the property and reported it. The icemaker was turned off but somehow it got turned back on? We have since gotten a new icemaker bin and have replaced it so thankfully, that’s no longer an issue. The carbon monoxide detector downstairs was removed and replaced with a regular smoke alarm and we put in a plug-in carbon monoxide detector and we have not having any further issues with any of the smoke alarms. We did offer to come out right away, but you said no, since it was 10 or 11 PM at night so I told you my husband would come in the morning. I’m not sure how else we could’ve handled that situation. Thankfully, it has been resolved and should not be an issue any longer. I’m sorry for your inconvenience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house on the lake! So clean, cute and possibly the best appointed rental I've ever stayed in. The check-in process had a small glitch but that was mostly due to user error attempting to enter through the back door - the host was immediately responsive and got us in right away.The walk to the beach and lake is pleasant, winding through the woods a bit - possibly a bit long for the frail elderly but otherwise quite nice. We sat on the dock for a while, then moved to the shade on the beach. While on the beach we were treated to a visit by a beautiful blue heron who walked around the cove and then onto the dock we had just been on! We watched it consider dive bombing the fish for a long time before it flew off. I do recommend bringing groceries with you. Nothing much close by except Buchanan's, the amazing general store that's been in operation since the 1880s. Buchanan's is worth a visit! I highly recommend Kimball's Cove Cottage to anyone looking for a quiet, secluded, lakefront getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2026
Hi Judy, I am so glad to hear you enjoyed to peaceful environment of the cove. It really is a beautiful place. We would love to have you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deanne U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Andrea Douglass

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I am a pharmacist at Duke Hospital who stumbled into the world of property management and real estate. It all began when I started renting out my personal properties as short-term rentals. I quickly fell in love with managing properties and interacting with guests, which led me to obtain my real estate license. As my passion for this field grew, I expanded my services to manage other people's properties as well. The business became so busy that I had to reduce my hours at Duke Hospital to dedicate more time to it. I am deeply passionate about traveling and exploring different properties and areas, which fuels my love for this profession even more. I am dedicated to providing exceptional service to both property owners and guests, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all involved.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I designed and built this property in 2023 solely to be a short term rental and so we can enjoy it when it is not rented.

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