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PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME

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Surrounded by lush gardens and trees, this cabin features a balcony and a wooden deck with stone wall access.
Step out onto the dock and enjoy the serene views of the surrounding forest and water from the covered seating area.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, refrigerator, and microwave.
Escape to a serene lakeside retreat with a view of the lake from this cozy cabin's porch and deck.
Stunning two-story building with a central balcony and covered porch, set amidst a beautifully maintained garden with a variety of shrubs and small trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Morganton, NC
  • Lake James State Park
  • Lake James
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • The Outpost
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Morganton

Located in Morganton, this vacation home is on a lake, a 3-minute drive from Lake James and 8 minutes from Oak Hill Community Park & Forest. .This vacation home is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Lake James State Park and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Pisgah National Forest.

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • The Outpost - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Boat Beach - 24 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Steele Creek Park and Campground - 25 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Linville Falls Visitor Center - 60 min drive - 56.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Habaneros - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME

Experience the sheer beauty of this private lakefront retreat, where a majestic magnolia tree graces the boat dock, and you're just a short 5-minute drive from the interstate and less than 45 minutes from the charming city of Asheville. This spacious home is tailor-made for your entire family or group, offering an ideal environment for all ages and featuring an almost perfectly level lot leading to the tranquil lake.

The main floor exudes comfort and luxury, featuring a generous master bedroom with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom for ultimate privacy. Adjacent to the hallway, you'll find a second bedroom with a queen-size bed, complete with provided bed linens (please note, towels are not included). The open concept design of the kitchen, dining, and living areas on this level creates an inviting space for gatherings.

Upstairs, a spacious loft area awaits, equipped with two sets of bunk beds and four single beds, ensuring ample sleeping accommodations. Downstairs, revel in the den's cozy ambiance, complete with a fully stocked bar boasting seating for six. Entertainment options abound, with Bluetooth connectivity for the receiver and a new stylus for the turntable. There's also a pool table, ample seating, an additional bedroom with a full-size bed, and a convenient full bathroom.

Step outdoors to savor the breathtaking lake view from the expansive back deck, which offers both covered and open seating for up to 10 guests. The basement features a poured patio with additional seating, all surrounded by meticulously landscaped grounds. Gather around the fire pit for unforgettable evenings, or engage in a friendly game of cornhole. Water enthusiasts will delight in the array of lake toys at their disposal, including a canoe, paddleboard, various floats, a 2-person kayak, and two individual kayaks. This lakefront haven promises a truly unforgettable getaway.

As required disclosure by NCREC, one of the property managers is a NC licensed Realtor.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features hiking/biking trails nearby and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Property is also known as

Beautiful Private Lakefront
Beautiful Front Lake Property
Beautiful Private Lakefront Home
**BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME** Morganton
10% OFF Total Daily Rate IF Booked 3 OR More Nights
**BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME** Private vacation home

PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dee D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake James getaway

Beautiful home and landscaping with many flower beds Home came well stocked with everything you needGreat dock for swimming and fishing Kayaks and canoe available for your use This is am awesome place for families to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marisol M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well spent new years

Our family enjoyed the stay at this place.Recommend 9/10
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Greg S., Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Well Equiped Large Lake House

We have never stayed at a property that had as much supplies as this one. So well equipped it was like home away from home. Lake area/cove is clean with excellent swimming for the kids. A little tight with neighbors docks but okay. House is large with plenty of space. The upstairs sleeping loft for kids was nice to have. House to water was not steep and easy to access.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as pictured

House was just as pictured. Great, quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Lake James House

This is the perfect house for a family vacation on Lake James. The kitchen is well equipped. The top floor is perfect for a group of kids. We all loved the bottom floor pool table and record player. The dock it great to swim from and it located in a peaceful cove. This is our 3rd time staying here and plan to return every year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie W.

Family summer vacation

We’ve always wanted to visit Lake James & it is a beautiful mountain lake. The home suited our needs well. Plenty of room to spread out. Loved the three decks. Thoughtful kitchen items, well stocked & organized. Wonderful landscaping. Boat dock was a little closer to neighbors than I prefer. All in all a great house for groups to enjoy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

darren d.

Liked: Cleanliness

No Smoking or Vape (even outside)

Let me start by stating the positives of the property its a nice size (ample beds). the location is good. The negatives no smoking or vape anywhere on the property or you are threatened to be kicked out and lose your money. I don’t smoke personally, but we had a few people that do and they were having to walk in the rain to the street to smoke. The neighbors are right on top of you on the dock and they aren’t very friendly (their dock is maybe 5-6ft away). The main issue with that is from the picture it looked like one of the boat bays were available, but we had to squeeze our boat between the 2 docks because there are now 2 boats (1 in each dock). Also there was no place to park a trailer because the best 2 spots for the trailers were taken by the owners trailers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Holliday

The property is accessible to everything we needed (Food Lion/Dollar General/Pizza) great for a large family or two families with older teens. Our kids enjoyed playing pool, using the kayaks and SUP. The landscaping is stunning! We enjoyed the 4th of July, grilled out - there is a well equipped kitchen. Stopped by Bones Jones for a delicious meal and next time we’ll bring our pickleball paddle to reserve the courts around the corner. The water temperature was perfect for swimming/floating. Lake life is the best life.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cliff D.

Lake James Retreat

Location exceptional and property is outstanding. Kitchen was well equipped, and beds were comfortable. Minor concerns about cleanliness and condition of stereo equipment. People with mobility issues need to be careful when using walkway to lake. Overall loved the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzy f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We had 13 people ranging in age from 17 to 80 years old. Everyone had a bed and slept comfortably. The loft was perfect for all the “kids”. We enjoyed swimming from the dock every day!! The kayaks and paddle board were also a big hit. The kitchen was well stocked to prepare meals each night. We highly recommend this property, it’s quiet and the view was amazing!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property

Everything was great about this property except the dogs next door pooping everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin at the cove

We enjoyed the property.Great house for families.Manager and owners are great to work with.We had everything there we needed.We loved the lake and the dock area.Would love to visit again.Thank you for the memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan M., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun at the Lake

Something for everyone in early August. Three adults and 3 kids 8, 5, 3. The lake toys - canoe, kayaks, paddleboard and noodles were awesome. We used everything -- the decks, rocking chairs, huge outdoor table, fire pit and Grill. The kitchen was so well equipped. We cooked every meal from scratch and had what we needed. Only flaw was the dishwasher which didn't always dispense the soap properly. We left a note about that. This is a particularly fabulous place for big families and groups of friends. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

carol j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Great place to stay and play. Had everything you need. As per photos and info. 15 minutes to greenway in Morganton and close to Fonta Flora brewery and hiking trails!

10/10 Excellent

keri b., Apex, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake trip 2023

Location is perfect. Older home with dated decor. It is def a family home with lots of mementos everywhere. My son loved the records and pool table. Nice sloped walk to dock. Kitchen is well stocked and beds were comfortable except for Queen. It had a def roll in middle.still gave 5 stars because location is perfect, had paddle boards, and no steep walk to dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Liked everything about it. Accommodates our group very well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

We all loved this property. Plenty of room for all 14 of us. We found a hiking trail just down the street. The view of the lake was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family getaway

We enjoyed a fantastic weekend at Lake James, super clean and comfortable house with easy access to the lake--kayaks and canoe a big plus. Beds were very comfortable. pool table and den fun for everyone when it rained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda C., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

Great trip for our family ages 75-5. Kids loved the game room. Comfortable beds. Well stocked kitchen. Beautiful view of the lake. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Loved owners response time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenilee K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home for all ages

This home was perfect for our family. The kids enjoyed having their own space upstairs. Everyone loved the dock and lake toys.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cher W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family vacation Third year in a row

We LOVE this location and property. The owners are making improvements each year which really make a difference. The bunk room has its own air conditioner now. Our teens loved hanging out on the top porch. The dock had enough space for our boat and the cove is perfect for hanging out in the water. The kitchen is well equipped. We cook most meals there. We do enjoy Fonta Flora and Bones Jones for a night out. The basement is so fun to hang out in. The management company is extremely responsive. The neighbor’s pets are delightful. Thank you for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A must stay

The house is on a beautiful and quiet cove. The upstairs loft is great for kids. The downstairs pool table and record player is wonderful for rainy day activities. The kitchen has everything you could ever want or need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

We loved the location and all the house had to offer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022