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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Exterior
Dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12562 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakefront Retreat | Luxury Home with Gorgeous VIEWS!

***THE PRIVATE DOCK IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE AND PENDING CONSTRUCTION. COMPLETION DATE TBD.***

Lakefront Retreat on Lake James is an opulent and spacious lakefront gem that boasts a game room (complete with foosball, pool, and ping pong), an expansive deck, an outdoor fire pit, a gas grill, a private boat dock, and gorgeous lakefront views! Located just 45 minutes from Asheville in Nebo, this upscale lakefront home is the perfect place to get away and enjoy everything the Lake James area has to offer. Spend your days exploring nearby hiking trails like the Fonta Flora Loop in Lake James State Park or High Shoal Falls in South Mountains State Park before grabbing a refreshing craft beer at Fonta Flora's open-air brewery at Whippoorwill Farm just 10 minutes away.

​​​​​​​Take a short 15-minute drive to reach downtown Marion where you can spend your afternoon exploring the new 310 District, an indoor shopping space that's home to Toonez Chop House, Chances of Sprinkles Bakery, and several retail shops. For dinner, head to J. Hartman's for fresh seafood and a cocktail, or McDowell Local for a handcrafted dish paired with the NC staple, Cheerwine. For view chasers, this home is about an hour's drive from the ?gorge?-ous Linville Gorge Wilderness area and the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, which offers plenty of overlooks and hiking opportunities to choose from.

Don't forget that no trip to the mountains of Western North Carolina is complete without experiencing the Land of Sky, Asheville. While there, be sure to check out the hip and artsy West Asheville district, North Carolina Arboretum, and iconic Biltmore Estate. Asheville is also home to an impressive number of award-winning restaurants and breweries that you can sample in between all your activities. You're also sure to find a souvenir to remind you of your time by the lake in the mountains at one of the unique boutiques or novelty shops!

Please Note: This home is NOT pet-friendly. This home is lakefront and offers its own private dock on Lake James to enjoy. The tub in the primary bedroom is usable, but the jets do NOT work.

Property manager

Greybeard Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking 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 there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 6044 sq ft (562 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 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 and a first aid kit
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

573177

About the neighborhood

Map
Nebo, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Lake James State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake James - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • McDowell County Courthouse - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Linville Caverns - 40 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Linville Gorge Wilderness Area - 44 min drive - 28.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Waffle House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Roma Restaurant Pizza Pasta - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Titan Pizza Plus - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Countryside BBQ - C-Side - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mica Town Brewing - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Retreat | Luxury Home with Gorgeous VIEWS! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Retreat | Luxury Home with Gorgeous VIEWS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Retreat | Luxury Home with Gorgeous VIEWS!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Retreat | Luxury Home with Gorgeous VIEWS! located?

This family-friendly Nebo cabin is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake James State Park and Lake James. Boat Beach and Catawba River are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Lakefront Retreat | Luxury Home with Gorgeous VIEWS! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Third time's indeed the charm
I had booked 2 other rentals, both of which had to cancel the booking for various reasons. I'm very glad they did as we wouldn't have ended up here. It was absolutely perfect. Beautiful home, easy walk to the dock, plenty to do indoors if you happen upon rainy days. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had a great time at the beautiful property, with enough room to spread out, which is unusual for our large family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax in Style
Large kitchen. Plenty of room and amenities for rainy day entertainment. Theater downstairs is nice and comfortable. Clean. Accommodating for large groups. Our teenage kids had a couple friends join us and we peaked at eleven people in the house. There was still plenty of room. Quiet cove great for swimming. Boat rental a must. We had a blast!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henry P., Durham

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you Need at a Lakefront Retreat
This was the perfect home away for our family. Most of our time was spent in and around the water. The house has everything you need – kayaks (included), pontoon boat (available from home owner as additional charge), as well as jet skis (from marina about 3 miles away). House has home theater, board games, pool table as well as foosball table. Beautiful kitchen and dining area. Hiking and good dining nearby. Highly recommended. A++.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rent the boat
This is the second year we've stayed here. It works out great for our extended family gathering. Nearby mountain biking trails, state park, waterfall hikes, tennis, and more were all enjoyed, but the highlight each day was taking the pontoon boat out for an after dinner cruise to watch the sun set.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen S., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
As always… perfect rental!
3rd time at this home- communication was excellent, home is excellent- everything you can possibly need!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Fave
Staying at this home never disappoints—we look forward to every single trip to this rental and have zero issues with the amenities . We have stayed in properties all over the world and this one rates at the top in terms of comfort, practical use and ease of stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

William L., Lexington, Kentucky

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for our winter getaway!!
We loved this house-------beautiful views of the water in winter, from most bedrooms and living areas---Gourmet kitchen with everything you need---huge bedrooms with comfortable beds--clean---easy check in--the game rooms, theater room and separate places for naps, cards, reading, dominoes and the most perfect puzzle table with center lazy susan. We had the gas fireplace going all week with some snow still on the ground. With winter storm coming we were offered extra days, late check out and most importantly, flexibility. Thank you Veronica
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, we loved it!
The house had anything and everything you could ask for. We also rented the boat and had a great time tooling around the lake. Not a tremendous amount to do in the area when you left the house, but not one complaint about the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T., Fort Lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House on the Lake!
This house was one of the most stocked houses in every aspect. The gourmet kitchen had a plethora of appliances and gadgets to cook with. The game room had so many options to keep us busy in the Evenings and with the few rain showers that passed. Our favorite as an old time game of Rock Band! Valerie has everything organized and thoughtfully labeled so you can maximize your stay. She even has a beautiful pontoon boat that I highly recommend renting as it gives you the opportunity to enjoy the lake even more.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marty M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Break away from Florida
Very quiet relaxing week, just what we needed to get through the fall of Florida.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Retreat!
A retreat in every sense of the word. My family and I had such a fantastic time for a short stay at the Lakehouse Retreat. Everything you need and more is provided and is an awesome vacation stay for people of all ages! Plenty to do but also plenty of ways to relax. Truly a gem. We can’t wait to stay again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly amazing property
Of all the vacation homes we have rented (and there are many), this was by far our favorite. From the moment you step through the front door you feel at home, as the house has all the amenities you would ever need to enjoy your time there, even if it was not on a lake! The game room and theater room were a huge hit during the brief rainstorms that rolled through each day, the kitchen is very well stocked and made for easy meals, and the main level deck served as our dining room each day, starting with our morning coffee. Beds and furniture are all very comfortable, there are plenty of towels and sheets and, most importantly, plenty of space to spread out. All this and we have not talked about the best part - the lake! With easy access to the water, multiple covered porches and the hammock and fire pit at the water’s edge, it is an extremely peaceful setting. The lake is very clear (a rarity in NC) and we had a blast paddling every day on the provided SUPs, kayaks and tubes, and the covered dock served-up some much needed shade for afternoon naps on the water. The views of the lake and surrounding mountains are incredible, and we even used the roof deck on the dock to take in a meteor shower! Of course we also need to mention the new friends we made, as our son was super excited that we got to “hang out” with a family of blue herons that live in the cove. In all this was a wonderful week at an amazing property, and the hosts were in constant contact the entire time to ensure we enjoyed our stay and had everything we need. A truly exceptional vacation and we will certainly be back (pretty sure we are already booked for next summer!).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together from Massachusetts to Florida and North Carolina in the middle
The house is totally amazing in every way! You could not ask for anything else for comfort and beauty. Every possible want was taken care of from the amazing comfortable bedding to the magnificent furniture. The Kitchen is to die for, will all the dishes, appliances and the closet with an amazing choice of glass ware and dishes, just everything you could want or need. The view is priceless and the pontoon boat that was available for use and other canoes and paddle boats were such fun for all. The week went by so fast, wish we could have stayed longer. The owner Valerie an her staff that takes care of everything answered all our questions before we came and anything we wanted to know while we were there. We definately want to return for another family get together and spend some quality time in her amazing house! Thanks again for everything! Debbie and Family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacque H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time again!
We just love this house. It is very spacious with lots of extra spaces other than just the bedrooms. The kids (older kids) loved the movie room, game room and fire pit! S’mores are a must. My favorite is the huge wolf oven! And the walk to the water is very easy. We have a handicapped child that can make it up and down no problem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Major success
Great family vacation. Fabulous accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sallyanne R., Connecticut USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
Everything at this VRBO is as stated or better. Beautiful home, absolutely everything you could possibly need and more. Do not hesitate to stay at this wonderful lake house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitman R., Chapel Hill, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a wonderful visit to this lake front property and do hope to return. Valerie and Andrea are very responsive and helpful. The house is spacious with plenty of things to do and amenities- boat, swimming off dock, canoe, kayaks, pool table, theatre, near by great hikes and a well stocked kitchen, 2 fridges, 2 dishwashers, 2 washer and dryers, nice deck. We did enjoy the boat. Glad we did the additional rental. The driveway is steep but not surprising given it is on a lake. Master bedroom, kitchen, living space and deck are on the entry level which is nice if there is a member in the party that struggles with stairs. Otherwise walk to the dock involves stairs but short walk. We really enjoyed swimming off the dock. Water was warmer than expected. Nearby Marion has good grocery store- Ingles and a Walmart superstore. We took a day trip to Asheville, a little less than an hour away. Lots of nice restaurants and arts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A., Daytona Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Best home on the lake
We have stayed at this home numerous times and it is by far the best home on the best lake with the best location. It is always an outstanding vacation for our two families to get together. Everything is as good or better than described in the property description. We look forward to next year at the same property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R., Newburgh, IN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week at the lake
The house was excellent. Plenty of space for all 5 adults and 4 kids to spread out and feel at home. The kitchen is huge and well-equipped—high end appliances, 2 dishwashers, lots of cooking utensils, food containers for leftovers, etc! The porch space and dock are also excellent, and swimming in the cove is so easy and quiet. The optional boat rental went swimmingly, as well. My 12 yo daughter loved the full-sized keyboard, which helped her piano withdrawal! My 9 yo daughter enjoyed swimming right out back and tubing all over Lake James. My wife really appreciated the private sunroom and chaise attached to the master suite. There are beach and bath towels on site, but I kind of wish I had brought my own. Also, the living areas are pretty dark at night, even with all of the lights on. All in all, it was an outstanding trip, and we would certainly return to Lakefront Retreat in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house
Well-appointed, clean house with LOTS of room to spread out. We thoroughly enjoyed having the use of the pontoon boat and the many kayaks, paddleboards, and canoe. We went out on the lake every day. We had movie nights after dinner and a fire in the pit twice. The house is close to tennis courts in Marion, mountain biking trails at Lake James park, and waterfall hiking within an hour's drive. It was a restful but active vacation. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig W., Bowling Green, Kentucky

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had a wonderful time at the lake house. The teenage boys loved the kayaks and swimming in the lake. The house was well stocked and very clean. The theater room was a big hit with the boys to play video games on and watch movies. Feeding 9 hungry people was easy with the huge table and professional stove. Clean up after eating was wonderful with 2 dishwashers!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
The house is lovely and the slope to the water is short with a few easy steps to maneuver. It is quite doable for a agile senior citizen to walk on the dock and easily enter a pontoon boat with assistance. Everything you need is here and people can have their own privacy, when needed. The upper deck is where we mostly hung out and visited. If you have a young child in a portable crib, the master bedroom's closet can be "their room"--it's on the main floor at the end of the master bedroom closet. It's a perfect spot for an infant/toddler still in a portable crib. We hope to have another gathering at this home. Valerie was tremendous in communicating and we greatly appreciated it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Fort Mill

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Great family vacation with my family; hopefully, we will be back to visit again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

claudene v., CHESTERLAND Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home and lake views which will not disappoint!
We had a wonderful week at this Lake James property. We also rented the pontoon boat and cruised the lake which is a must. My nieces and nephew loved the movie theater and the game room. Thank you to the owners and property manager for your southern hospitality and making our rental a stress free one. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021