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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Beach view

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Washer

Explore the area

Marion, NC

Lake James
1 min walk
Pisgah National Forest
9 min drive
McDowell County Courthouse
10 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakeside Sanctuary - Private Lakeshore | Family Friendly | Kayaks Available

Serene getaway with lakefront, direct & easy access to the water. Beautiful private waterfront access on Lake James!

Enjoy the peacefulness of a lakeside retreat with the luxuries of a resort. This single-story home is perfect for families and friends to get together. Under the shade of sturdy trees, you can comfortably enjoy the wonders of Lake James's wildlife and scenery in every season.

Enjoy meals using our outdoor BBQ gas grill! The outdoor dining area features a picnic table and is lit with string lights for al fresco meals any time of day. You can stargaze over a crackling fire around our cozy fire pit (with an option to include our Fire Pit kit &/or S'mores & Cocoa kit!)

All our bedrooms have spacious closet space with enough room for all your luggage. Every room also has a lake view, so you'll always have the best seat in the house. With 6 beds and enough space for up to 12 individuals, you can truly fit everyone in one place! Extra linens and beach towels are available in the unit.

The home also has a fully equipped kitchen featuring a large island with ample seating and an even larger dining table. Enjoy cooking with our GreenPan eco-friendly cookware and complete set of utensils. Don't forget about our wine fridge and coffee corner!

Washer & dryer are included and in the home for your convenience.

Additional amenities available (with notice given and may come with extra fee):
- Grocery delivery = $25 service fee
- S'mores & Cocoa kit = COMPLIMENTARY upon request
- Fire Pit & firewood = COMPLIMENTARY (stocked on site)
- Baby crib = COMPLIMENTARY (kept on site)
- Kayaks = rental available for length of stay and kept on property: $120 (2 kayaks), $240 (4 kayaks) | life jackets provided

We look forward to seeing you soon at the Lake!

Our customers tell us they enjoy the helpful staff at this vacation home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake James. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Steps from Lake James and 13 minutes by foot from Catawba River

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

The Baker Family

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach
Beach sunloungers
Beach towels

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Blender
Ice maker
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Soap
Towels provided
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV
Books
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Gas grills
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
2 total pets
Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront
Near a hospital

Things to do

Fitness facilities nearby
Kayaking on site
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Hiking nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Power boating nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pet fee will apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: Baby crib is available upon request.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: Minimum 1 month notice required!

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful one level home on lakefront

Lakeside Sanctuary - Private Lakeshore | Family Friendly | Kayaks Available Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

10 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!

This was by far one of our favorite vacations. The house was beautiful and stocked with everything you need. We enjoyed the propeety very much. We will be returning!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

5 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Lake Property

Lakeside Sanctuary is a wonderful lake property. We've been using VRBO for years and frankly this is one of the nicest homes we've stayed in. Communication was wonderful. home was exactly as described and very well equipped - everything we could need and more. The area of the lake is VERY quiet. We enjoyed that the calm and quiet. Having lots of chairs and floats were great too. My only suggestion is to remove the picnic table from the deck and replace with a couple of lounge type chairs. It would be lovely to relax with a coffee or cocktail in such chairs. As others have mentioned, the lake is very silty. We were happy that we brought our water shoes. To us this wasn't a deal breaker but be aware.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We enjoyed a long weekend getaway with our young adult children before they head back to school this fall. Great location on the lake for boating, fishing and hiking. Great accommodations.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle N.

7 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Eveything went as expected and better! Even tho it rained most of the time we still had a good time! Rain was coming

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

29 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

This was a beautiful home. Beautiful big property. Beautiful campfire area and room to play games like corn hole. Nice kayaking.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

24 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family celebration

The property and the view of the lake were exceptional! It’s such a relaxing place. Very spacious and lots of room to hang out and not feel like you were on top of each other. Took the chairs to the shore line and watch the ripple of waves come to shore and check out the wild life

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

18 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Home

Everything was as pictured. Very clean. I gave the location and neighborhood a 3 star only because the road is very busy for those who like to exercise or walk the dog and the lake at this location is not clear water. The kids were covered in muddy water after swimming, so make sure you wear swim shoes and of course shower afterwards.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah T., Jordan, USA

1 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

The house was absolutely perfect and the host was incredibly accommodating! We had a great stay and would absolutely come back! Highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

1 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful retreat!

A friend and I wanted a relaxing vacation with great views and this sanctuary certainly delivered! Great area, quiet, near shopping if you forgot something, and within short drives to some beautiful hikes! Would absolutely recommend to anyone!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

30 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Weekend with family

House was very nice, clean, spacious, and well stocked with everything from kitchen items, to towels, to bonfire supplies for our family of 5. Owners were proactive and responsive in the communication. View and access to the lake is great, with the shoreline mostly shaded in the afternoon and pretty quiet all the way around. We would definitely stay here again with the same group!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Mother's day gift to a 93 year old.

House was exactly as described on internet. The beds were very comfortable. The view of the water was so nice. Kitchen well stocked, and ice maker in fridge was a plus. Did not use kayaks weather was not the best for outdoors. The host was quick to all our needs. Our 93 year old mom loved it.Thank you to the Baker's .

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

13 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lakeside weekend at Lake James

Wonderful lakeside with great lake view. Charming three bedroom cottage with large open den/kitchen/dining area and spacious deck. Well-stocked with everything we needed. Would happily stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

1 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

Great place. Well equipped. Definitely 💯

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary C.

18 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property with a great view of Lake James

We were very impressed with the property as well as the owners. They were a pleasure to work with and will definitely work with them again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

2 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Girls Getaway

Two Aunts and four cousins connected in the wonderfully welcoming home. Roomy with well finished rooms. Big lot with full lake view..we loved spending time around the cozy kitchen and island…

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

17 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Some friends and I spent the weekend hiking, biking, kayaking in the Lake James/Linville Gorge area and the house was a perfect jumping off point for us. The inside of the house was really nice - it was clean, had enough space, and set a nice vibe for the weekend. The sunrise over the lake in the mornings was absolutely gorgeous. Maria was awesome leading up to our stay and made sure all our needs were met. We ordered dinner from a delivery service one night, and were pleasantly surprised that DoorDash/etc delivered to the house. All in all a great spot!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

11 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful fall color experience!

Very clean and comfortable home on the lake! I was alone and felt extremely safe! I highly recommend this home for fall-color trips!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

5 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

I loved the layout of the home. Very spacious, split-bedroom floor plan. Perfect getaway for a quick trip for my parents, my daughter, my dog, and myself. We loved the backyard and the views it offered. I don't think the kayaks would have worked since they drain the lake a bit in the fall and winter, so I'm glad I didn't rent them. The property managers were amazing and always communicated promptly.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

P S.

30 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Amazing place for out of town guests!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie H.

21 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

Beautiful house and location. Would have given 5 stars all around but road traffic was really busy, we could hear it early in the morning and just a couple of things should be fixed or replaced. House was very spacious, plenty of room to just hangout and catch-up with extended family. Lake was down at least 5 feet so fishing was poor on that end of the lake except for catfish. But overall wonderful spot to do nothing and rest.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

We had a lovely stay at Lake James! The house was perfect and we loved being so close to the lakeshore. We spent lots of time on the porch and by the campfire. The house was well stocked with everything we needed. The owners communication was clear and thorough. We loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a relaxing stay!

Our family loved the Lakeside Sanctuary! Amenities were wonderful for all and house was well appointed and very clean. Kayaks, fire pit, s'mores made for a great visit. Close to Lake James State Park which made for a fun activity. Host was very communicative. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

betterhalf o.

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow!! What a great place.

One of the best getaways ever! This house is everything promised, charming, sunny, comfortable and meticulously clean. I've had many vacation rentals and this house was among the best properties I've ever seen. It was absolutely amazing. The house is open, airy and had beautiful views from most of the windows and a beautifully sized deck overlooking the lake. Plenty of seating to eat comfortably outside while cooking out on the deck. The most amazing thing was the kitchen!! It was equipped with EVERYTHING you could ever want or need. This kitchen is a cook's dream, fantastic appliances, top of the line utensils, pots and pans, more than enough to satisfy any cook! It was heaven!! Beds were comfortable, linens and towels fresh and plentiful. There is cable and internet. The owner Maria was top-shelf and great to work with. She sent me all the info I needed well in advance and gave me info on local grocery stores, restaurants, etc... We were there only for a few days and she went above and beyond to add special touches to make it welcoming for us. From the moment we walked in (complimentary S’mores kit for the kids) we wanted for nothing, their attention to every detail is amazing. All amenities, furniture, the patio, kayaking equipment, privacy...everything! So well thought out and accommodating! Absolutely fabulous! I would highly recommend this property. Thank you for making our stay in unforgettable!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Linda D.

17 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene lakefront property

Perfect size for our family including 2 under 2! Master bedroom closet was perfect for the toddler, and generally great that the "kids" were on the other end of the house. Other two bedrooms fairly tight with 2 double beds each, but beds were comfortable. Host provided everything we needed for the most part. Enjoyed eating on the deck and wandering down to the water - used our kayaks and SUP. This end of the lake is very quiet due to speed limit buoys, and it is shallower so had to paddle out to swim. Felt very private and serene, although right off the main road - road noise was not very discernable from the yard and lake. Maria was super responsive to questions and helpful with small issues. Would stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023