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Breathtaking Lake & Mountain Views & Private Dock. Enjoyable Year Round!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Nebo, NC
  • Lake James
    1 min walk
  • Lake James State Park
    5 min drive
  • McDowell County Public Library
    13 min drive
  • Hickory, NC (HKY-Hickory Regional)
    51 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.

Breathtaking Lake & Mountain Views & Private Dock. Enjoyable Year Round!

Travel down a charming, privately gated drive to escape in our lakefront retreat! Enjoy the entire house tucked away on the shoreline of Lake James. Our 4BR/3.5BA sits on a wooded ridge and offers lovely views of two main channels, along with Mount Mitchell and Short Off Mountain. Relax on the decks, in the screened porch or by the outdoor fireplace and see some of the best sunsets around! The private dock offers space to keep a rented boat.
**The owner has a 25ft Bennington pontoon available for an additional daily fee of $450 or ask about a weekly discount. This rental is separate from the Vrbo booking. Ask the agent to refer you to the boat contact where you can discuss exact pricing.**

The gated community is privately maintained and roads must be shared. This is a one lane road with turnouts and directional signs for owners. Directions will be supplied prior to arrival date. We recommend that, in Winter months, guests check weather conditions prior to booking and drive appropriate vehicles.
The home's layout is very spacious and offers two levels of living space. The main level offers a den off the entryway with lake views, a large bedroom with 2 beds to one side, and 2 additional bedrooms on the other side. There are 2 full hall baths on this level, one is ensuite.
The upper level has a large open floor plan with the kitchen, dining, and living room. This level has open long range lake views as well. The screen porch is off the dining room and offers lake and mountain views. The master bedroom is on the upper level with a full ensuite bath. The half bath is located off the kitchen and dining area. The laundry is on this level behind closed doors off the kitchen. There are lake views from almost every room of this home and plenty of exterior areas to enjoy just hanging out and relaxing.

*We just completed an internet upgrade to StarLink.* Our community is remote, gated, and on a private road, so we do not have established portals available to us at this time. This is a common issue around Lake James. If you need to stream, please disconnect all other devices so that you have the strongest signal possible.

Lake James is conveniently located between Charlotte and Asheville, NC. We are about an hour from regional/international airports if needed. We are close to Old Fort, Black Mountain, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Boone, and Blowing Rock. We are in the back yard of Linville Gorge where there are many trails to hike, mountain bike trails, kayaking, and other nearby attractions. Just ask your host about things to do.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake James. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Lake James and Catawba River
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Karen Hennessee

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Hunting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Waterskiing 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Gated community

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Due to steps, children should be supervised.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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.

Breathtaking Lake & Mountain Views & Private Dock. Enjoyable Year Round! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

leslie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
This place was beautiful! Everything was just like pictures showed. We loved the outdoor areas and pool table. Kitchen was great for preparing Thanksgiving meal for 8 adults and one infant. We also loved the views from the living room. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Bliss
I've been renting houses on Vrbo for almost 20 years and this was one of my favorites. View, location, house, amenities and host you couldn't ask for more. If your a cook you will love the big well equipped kitchen. Karin was great, rent the boat!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!!
Absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful house on Lake James!! The house was well stocked and set up for our stay, nice and clean, and the perfect amount of space for our family vacation. Everything all around was fantastic, we can’t wait to come back to this house in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Getaway
The house was extremely clean and well stocked. We had everything we needed and then some. The view from the top deck was breathtaking. Couldn’t ask for a better view to take in while sipping my morning coffee. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake James, Lakeview Hills
Beautiful location and the property had a terrific layout with so many amenities. The property manager (Karen) was very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake Getaway
Wonderful retreat. Karen is always wonderful to deal with. Will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicki E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect view
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful house. The kids had a blast with the slide and diving board off the dock. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
My happy place
It is so amazing we had to come back. Words cant describe. It’s a must see and the place to be for sunsets. You wont be disappointed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
First time to Lake James and very glad we chose this property. It was well maintained and clean. More than enough kitchen items to make any meal (we cook a lot). A slide and diving board were recently added to the property and the kids loved it! Communication with the host was very good; friendly with quick responses that answered our questions. The only "concern" I would point out are the steps going to boat dock. They are very cumbersome to navigate and somewhat unstable depending on your physical condition. Most of it is due to the topography of the land, but make sure you are ready to carry coolers, floats, etc. up and down 100 stairs - quite the workout!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylene K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect relaxing house on the lake!
The house and property were beautiful! The view of the lake was amazing; we enjoyed coffee on the deck in the morning and watching the stars in the evening. The furniture in the house was excellent; very comfortable chairs and beds. There is plenty of room to spread out, but also great gathering spots for family time. The den downstairs was perfect for enjoying family movies. The kitchen was amazing and there was tons of seating options. The stairs to the lake definitely gave us our daily exercise! The location of the house and on the lake is quite private; we almost never heard or saw the neighbors. Overall, it was a perfect house for a relaxing stay with our family of 5.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury with a view
The house was one of the nicest we’ve stayed in, plenty of room for three families. Our 3 and 4 year old kids loved swimming and using the slide. The hosts were quick to fix a problem with the water pump for the slide and very responsive to any questions. The kitchen is very well stocked and we used the grill as well. The house is also not a really long drive in, unlike some properties on the lake. We’re already talking about when we can come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake James View
Possibly best view on the Lake. Great property for a family vacation. Some steps to dock but worth it for the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Lake House - Outdoor Amenities
Visited home on Memorial Day weekend. Cannot say enough great things. Location: Lake James is very large, deep lake, but with state park and camping facilities on a large portion, the houses are limited compared to other lakes and crowds are very light. Easy to reach just a few miles off highway. House: One of the best stocked houses ever stayed in with almost anything you could need. Very comfortably housed 2 families of 5 in 4 bedrooms. Fully stocked kitchen, games, bedrooms. Outdoor fireplace on a turf grass backyard with large wood storage. Expansive outdoor deck with ample seating and a covered porch with pool table. High up on cliff overlooking beautiful section of lake. Activities: Long stairway down to dock area. May be difficult for anyone with challenges walking up stairs. Paddle Boards, Kayaks, extra seating, diving board and slide all on dock provided hours of fund. Owner will rent personal boat / jet ski to guests only for additional fee (docked right at house). Already looking into booking again. Spent most of the time on lake, but drove 25 min to Linville Wilderness area for hiking and stopped at Fonta Flora brewery and farm on way back. Keep the lake a secret as long as can.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Lake Get-Away
This is a beautiful, clean, and very well stocked home with Spectacular Views of Lake James. We loved having the master up on the main level and the remaining bedrooms with an additional living area downstairs for our adult age children and their partners. The kitchen was very large and well stocked. We really enjoyed the pool table on the back porch and the built in Sonos Sound system throughout the entire home. We enjoyed coffees each morning and evening cocktails on the deck overlooking the lake. So peaceful!!! Booking and corresponding with Karen was easy and effortless. I strongly suggest renting the pontoon boat from the homeowner, who is also a pleasure to work with! This allowed us to enjoy the entire lake while trolling around admiring the other lakefront homes and searching for fish. We definitely look forward to future vacation Get-Aways at this beautiful home!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Curtis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend at the lake house
Wonderful lake home. enjoyed the multiple outdoor spaces. It is about an hour away from Asheville, so activities will need to planned in advance. Beautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Making Memories
Wonderful weekend with family. The gathering spaces in this home accommodated all and the kitchen was well appointed for family meals. It was the panoramic lake views that left us in awe! - Beautiful vacation home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake James house
Beautiful home in secluded neighborhood. Great view of the lake.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Views...Views...Views...
Wonderful place for a peaceful getaway. Lake James is beautiful and there are gorgeous views from every room. The house is so comfortable and beautifully furnished. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you could possibly need. The property manager was very easy to communicate with. Didn't want to leave and will definitely return.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Stay!
What a weekend! The pictures don't do the property justice, and the pictures are great! We loved all the different spaces. It offered something for everyone, and the host thought of everything. We wanted for nothing. If you're coming to Lake James, look no further!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley A.

Liked: Cleanliness
On top of the world!
We had a wonderful time at this beautiful home. There were many places for us to spread out and enjoy the fall weather. All the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. But the best part of all was incredible view that none of us could drag our eyes away from!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Lake James Property
This is a really nice property, on a great spot on the lake. House is very nice and comfortable. Outside views are remarkable. Property management is very responsive and handled communications quickly. Highly recommend you rent the boat; once you see the lake you will want to spend time on it. Nebo area is pretty quiet-which is what we wanted. Lake James State Park and Fonta Flora Brewery should not be missed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordana F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
This house was perfect for our family getaway to the lake. The views are spectacular! We enjoyed every minute. We never left the house other than to go on the lake. Perfect spot to relax and enjoy the mountain fresh air.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation spot
The home and the lake are both gorgeous. Our family had a wonderful time with all of the water toys- including the kayaks, the slide, and of course the pontoon boat. The home is well stocked with kitchen necessities. The new deck tables and chairs provided a great view for outdoor dining. The views are well worth the stair climb from the dock!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina J.

Liked: Cleanliness
612 Lakeview Hills-top notch
Beautiful home and fantastic views! Fully stocked kitchen. Ample seating for dining and lounging and outdoors. Furniture and decor top notch. Would gladly go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toby and Fred P., Columbus, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as good as we remembered
This was our second visit. It’s a wonderful house and fabulous location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023