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Home on the shores of Lake James in Gated Arbors Community

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TV, fireplace, foosball
Property grounds
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Lake

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Home on the shores of Lake James in Gated Arbors Community

Amazing 5 Bedroom and 4.5 bath timber frame home on Lake James. Cozy and bright with open concept floor plan; fabulous cathedral great room, floor to ceiling windows, poplar bark gas fireplace and custom kitchen with hardwood countertops. This home has 2 main level master ensuites; a second floor loft family room with wet bar area; second floor ensuite bed/bath; second floor full bath; custom bunk room and guest room; large screened porch with wood burning stone fireplace; large deck overlooking the LEVEL backyard and Lake James; a Jacuzzi off of the deck and a gas grill for all your outdoor barbeque needs. Take a short walk down the wooden stairway to a covered gazebo nestled in the rhododendrons overlooking the lake. More steps down to the lake. There are 89 steps to get down to the lake, but there are breezeways and benches to rest for the weary! Plenty of room for fun on the two slip covered dock with entertainment deck, outdoor shower and beach at the waters edge.

First level:

Master Suites have queen size beds

Hot Tub off the Deck by Master-bedroom

Laundry Room

Second Floor

Ensuite has 2 queen size beds and a futon

Guest Room has 2 twin beds

Bunk Room has 4 twin beds

*Sleeps 12 comfortably

2 seat Kayak, Single Kayak, Paddle Board and a Water Mat are available for on lake fun!

Pontoon Boat available for separate rental price. Must be over 25 years of age to operate this boat.

Amenities:

You are a short car ride away from the Blue Ridge Parkway and spectacular lookouts. You can go gem mining, white water rafting, zip lining, and hiking in the Pisgah National Forest; play golf at nearby Marion Golf Club; or take off explore the quaint town of Asheville bustling with artisans and of course the famous Biltmore and Grove Park Inn. Visit Grandfather Mountain, Blowing Rock, Mt. Mitchell, Linville Gorge, Chimney Rock and Lake Lure (where Dirty Dancing was filmed) or go snow skiing in the winter at Sugar Mountain or Beech Mountain.

The nearby towns of Nebo, Marion and Morganton offer all conveniences and supplies. Beer Creek Marina is located within 5 minute boat ride of the home as well.

Property manager

Kim and John Latham

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Kayaking 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Waterfront Lake James Home in Gated Arbors Community Nebo

About the neighborhood

Map
Nebo, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake James State Park - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • McDowell County Courthouse - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Linville Caverns - 40 min drive - 41.9 km
  • Linville Gorge Wilderness Area - 51 min drive - 34.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Roma Restaurant Pizza Pasta - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Titan Pizza Plus - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home on the shores of Lake James in Gated Arbors Community pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Home on the shores of Lake James in Gated Arbors Community?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home on the shores of Lake James in Gated Arbors Community?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home on the shores of Lake James in Gated Arbors Community located?

Located in The Arbor, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Lake James and Catawba River. Lake James State Park and McDowell County Courthouse are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Home on the shores of Lake James in Gated Arbors Community Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Family Weekend Ever
Loved this house! Super quiet and clean, loved the amenities and the location. Check in and out was a breeze. Owners are lovely. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mountain stay!
Came up with a dozen friends and family for a long wedding weekend. Great facilities and a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family vacation My Happy Place
This house had a great location and we could manage the steps. Loved the inside and boat dock. Thanks for sharing your piece of heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
My son got married that weekend in Marion and this was the perfect house for our family to stay. We were close to the wedding venue and the grandparents felt at home in this great house! Would be a great summer vacation site! Didn’t get to enjoy the lake but it would have been such a relaxing weekend if we had been there for vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home, Great Location
We really enjoyed out stay at this property. It is very nice and well appointed. The location on the lake is nice and private. The weather was great so we were able to use the boat dock and lift and our time on the lake was excellent. The owners were very responsive and accommodating and everything was as described in the listing. We would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place to stay!
We love Lake James and enjoyed our stay! There was plenty of space for 4 adults and 4 teenagers to spread out. The double decker dock was a great place to relax and fun to jump off of. There are more stairs to get up & down than we realized from the pictures, but it wasn’t an issue. The kayaks were great, too. We would come back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sapna h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luxury log home
Plenty of room/plenty of rooms…to have private conversations, quiet chess corner, large group seating for movie nights, large hot tub, fire pit gathering … we had several groups doing their own thing at the same time! Never felt cramped!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela P., Asheville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girlfriends' Getaway
We had a great stay! There were 6 of us. We do an annual trip every year and this was our 8th year. John was extremely helpful and responsive. The beds were very comfortable. The house was very well stocked. The lake was beautiful! We visited a couple of trails while we were there that were easy to navigate. We had a wonderful weekend! Hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cabin!
Spent a week at this cabin for a family reunion and loved it. Plenty of room, amazing dock, great yard, and perfect location on the lake close to the marina and boat launch but not in a high traffic area. Only issues were some garbage in the garage cans when we arrived and the listing was a bit out of date (shower down by the dock doesn't work and apparently hasn't for some time). Owner was very helpful and easy to contact though, and overall we loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Wally O., Indian Land, SC. USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house on Lake James
The family really enjoyed a week of togetherness and time on the lake. Rented a boat and jet ski kept the teenagers busy. Never left the property other than getting groceries. Our biggest disappointment was the cleaning crew not sure they really cleaned. This is a Great Lake house and we love that the lake wasn’t busy.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N., Greensboro, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home!
We’ve stayed at this house several times now and just love it. The size, quality, and amenities are terrific.There were a couple of issues that arose during our stay and the owner was super responsive and friendly. The lake dock is the BEST and entertains all ages. The Lake James area has so much to offer - the beautiful, scenic lake surrounded by our much beloved NC Blue Ridge mtns, the town with delish restaurants and breweries, Asheville is a close drive along with the Linville area for hiking and wandering as well. Be forewarned that the walk down to the lake has a lot of stairs. There are benches along the way for those that need a break. My elderly, infirm parents were able to manage in spurts. Otherwise, totally do-able and worth the walk down! We will be back for sure! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann G., Lexington, KY

Great experience under new owners!
This was our 3rd annual stay at this lakefront home, and the first under new owners. They kept everything we love about the property and freshened up the living areas with paint and refinished wooden kitchen surfaces. Some reviews have complained about the stairs down (and up) to the dock, an increasing challenge to this grandmom’s knees but only opportunity for my daughters and granddaughters who teamed up for a morning workout routine daily up and down the 120 steps. But most larger homes on this lake also have many steps to navigate from hilltops down hillsides to water level. Just plan to stay all day on the dock, in the water, or on the beautiful lake on Mike’s pontoon which you can rent through the owner. There is considerable privacy at The Arbors. Neither nearby house was occupied during our week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi R., Huntsville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to make memories!!
First off the community is beautiful! As you pass the gate you are well aware that you are going to see beautifully maintained homes and surrounding areas. Check in was extremely smooth as very clear and accurate instructions are given. We had a range of ages in our vacation from 78 to 6 yrs of age. The house has something that most houses does not have when having lake access, a yard! We were able to throw around a football, run and play on actual grass! The fire pit and chairs were great as we made s’mores almost every night. We also really enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings. The dock was great, but the steps were no joke coming back up for us “older folks.” We opted to drive to the Bear Creek Marina to load and unload the boat to those who didn’t want to go the steps route which was no trouble at all. The hosts checked on us to make sure that everything was going smoothly throughout our stay which was great! We had fun making all these new memories together!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Rebecca C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Could be better maintained
House is more than adequately equipped, but it needs a lot of TLC, especially the stairs and decks to the boat house. Boat house is in bad shape! House needs a deep cleaning. We still had a great time on the lake, after renting a boat from the marina. (The info about the local guy who brings you a boat is not at all accurate)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Conner S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable 70th Birthday Celebration with Kids & Grandkids
My kids have always made a big deal about my “decade” birthdays. We’ve gone to Six Flags, Disneyworld, and the Chicago Water Show. For this decade year, I just wanted to chill by the lake, enjoy the scenery, get out on our boat, and do some fishing without having to drive there. This home provided a wonderful backdrop for “the best!” (Grandkids) family vacation and party. The kitchen amenities are terrific! The layout of the bedrooms and bathrooms are perfect for a large family. The grandkids loved playing flashlight tag (with iPhones) in the backyard which has a lot of level ground before sloping down to the lake. We had a truly amazing time and it was a wonderful birthday celebration! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay on Lake James
Our family of 8 adults (and one infant) had a wonderful stay at this property. Plenty of room and very comfortable. The house had everything we needed and is well located on Lake James (very close to the marina). The hosts were fantastic and very responsive. Highly recommend this lake house to any large group visiting Lake James!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake house
Easy checkin and good communication. House was perfect for our family weekend get together. Everything was provided that we needed. Not their fault, but there’s a house being built literally in their backyard and we had to deal with construction noise and disturbances while trying to enjoy a peaceful day on the lake (only downfall from the stay). I would recommend this house
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kathleen D., MOUNT AIRY, MD

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer vacation
Lake was beautiful and property had lots to offer. Plenty of fun things to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Winston-Salem, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation
We loved our time at Lake James! The owners of the home are amazing and provide excellent communication… they really want their guests to enjoy themselves and do whatever it takes to ensure that happens! We loved spending time at the dock, swimming, kayaking, fishing and just being lazy. There aren’t any docks close by so it’s nice and private. If you go out kayaking at dusk you might get lucky and see a few river otters playing in the water by the banks! House is well equipped and even provided plenty of beach towels. Thanks, John and Kim, for everything and providing a wonderful place for our family to relax and spend quality time together!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
House was perfect for what we needed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family vacation!
We had a wonderful long weekend at The Arbor! The home was large enough for 8 adults, 1 teenager, and a 14 month old. We loved mornings and evenings in the screened-in porch with the fireplace. The double decker dock was perfect for lounging during the day. Also, the owners were so easy to communicate with. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karem M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was not only amazing but above what I would have expected
My family and I had the greatest time staying at this property. We were so amazed by how clean and true to the original posting this house is. The location so close to many fun activities and places was perfect to enjoy time outdoors. I can’t wait to go back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Richard B.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location, but house didn't live up to expectations
The house is located in a great neighborhood with beautiful views of the lake and mountains. It does have a neighborhood gate which was nice for safety, and we used the garage code to get in the cabin. The code provided on the check in directions was wrong, and a separate code was emailed but I didn't see it until after contacting the property manager. Probably my fault. The house was large enough for our extended family and overall had a nice layout to hang out and enjoy our time. However, unfortunately there are certain areas of the house that are not well kept, such as the deck, stairs, and outside furniture. There was also dog hair and dust on our bed and all over the family room floor when we arrived, as well as nail clippings on the side of our bed. The house was not cleaned as it was supposed to be, and had clear signs someone was there with a dog prior without a cleaning after. Another huge disappointment was the hot tub. It was not cleaned at all, had a strong odor to it and was slimy on the inside. It was unusable for any intended purpose. Extremely disappointing considering the nightly rate to stay here. Lastly, the sink was leaking in the kitchen under the counter which needed to be dried and cleaned. We were told to put a bucket under it to stop the dripping, and did so. Overall, not a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Weekend Getaway
My children and some of their friends also attending Wake Forest joined my husband and I for a pretty weekend on the lake and hiking in the area. The house was perfectly configured for our group of 12. We were all able to have our own spaces when needed. The house is as advertised and is beautifully built and appointed. I know some have complained about the steps on the dock, but the dock area is quite impressive and worth the walk down. The homeowners were very pleasant and accommodating, and we did not have any complaints. We would like to return when the weather is warmer and enjoy the lake even more, as it is quite a beautiful lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021