Location: Lake Wylie, Heartland, North Carolina, USA (Close to Airport and Interstates 85/77/485/Charlotte) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)
Keywords: Griff's,Place
Do you long for those days when you went to the Lake and spent time with your family? When you walk into Griff's Place, you feel the positive vibes of the many wonderful experiences of those who have visited this home in years past.
This is a place to relax and forget work and enjoy the water and the wildlife (during the day, you will both hear and see the Eagles that live nearby). At the end of the day, you can enjoy the sunset over the water and watch the watercraft go by. Even better, bring your boat and enjoy the use of our dock. Although you are in an established lake neighborhood, when you turn to go to Griff's Place, you leave the hustle and bustle of the busy world as you drive through a heavy wooded canopy to the lake. You feel like you are entering another world when the world's pace was a lot slower yet you are just a few miles from the city and its entertainment. At Griff's Place, you can enjoy the best of all worlds.
This house consists of two large bedrooms and a full bath on the upper level and the lower level has a greatroom/kitchen/dining combo with a 1/2 bath for a combination of 1200 square feet of livable space. Patio doors present a view of the lake from all the bedrooms and from the greatroom comb. To further enhance your enjoyment of the water views from the bedroom, you can walk out on the deck. From the greatroom combo, you can walk out of the patio and sit and enjoy a view of the lake while enjoying breakfast or you can swing on the provided 2-man swing or just lay in the hammock and read a good book. You can bring your own boat and tie up at the dock, but if you don't have a boat, I provide a 4-man paddle boat and a jon boat with a trolling motor!
Below are exerpts from the notes written in the diary at Griff's Place:
" We absolutely love this cabin-perfect space for a relaxing break."
" What a gem! We could not have found a better place to enjoy a relaxing weekend. Your home is so welcoming and immaculate! We really enjoyed the bikes and watching the beautiful sunset. Our stay was perfect!"
"This place is awesome! Wonderful way to relax and unwind. The view is spectacular with all the comforts of home. We cannot wait to come back--again & again."
"Sweet! Two weeks here has brought transquility back to my life."
"Thank you so much for sharing this great place with me. I don't want to leave but looking so forward to coming back."
Come and visit "Griff's Place" where you can slow down and just enjoy the water and nature around you, but when you want to enjoy the sights of Charlotte, you are just a couple of miles from easy access of the city. Randy and I look forward to meeting you and having you stay in our home.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3)
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- A dock for your boat, Hammock/deck chairs available,two bicycles available for riding,ceiling fans in all rooms,4-person paddle boat, jon boat with trolling motor, heat pump in winter
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Rafting
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Carowinds Theme Park 15 minutes,Golf courses nearby,Wildlife viewing,US National Whitewater Center 15 minutes,Bank of America NFL Stadium,Charlotte Bobcat's NBA Arena,Discovery Place,Mecklenburg Aquatic Center,Blumental Peforming Arts Center,Future Home of Nascar Hall of Fame, Lowe's Motor Speedway (40 minutes away)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
June-August--$900 per week/$135 per night.3 night minimum
April,May,September--$850 per week/$130 per night-3 night minimum
October-March--$800 per week/$120 per night 3 night minimum
Holidays/Sporting Events/Monthly rates-call Cleanup fee:$75 Minimum Age to Rent
Security Deposit--$300 (Hold put on Credit Card/no cost)
Deposit Required to book home/New Pictures Available-Email
Rental monies due at arrival-cash or credit card (5% surcharge excluding CU fee)
Responsible for damages beyond $300/Ask for Cancellation Policy from Owner
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Two-Level Water Front Home on Lake Wylie/Close to Charlotte
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Lake Wylie
When Randy and I bought this house, we immediately noticed the good "vives" of the house. You could picture the families of times past in the house eating together with the children running in and out the doors playing with one another. When I go over to Griff's Place, I always have felt at peace and so close to nature and God--I wanted to share this with others. With the hard economy we are facing, I hope this house will bring peace and happiness to those who visit.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
-The location of the house makes it easy and quick to access Charlotte and nearby towns.
-Everything is provided that you will need for a stay. Forgot your toothbrush, don't worry, I have extra.
-Beautiful views of the lake from every room of the home.
-Even though you are in a lake community, you are within ten minutes of retail businesses and less than two miles from Interstate 485 which connects to Interstates 85 and 77.
-Don't own a boat or can't afford to rent a boat, I provide a 4-man paddle boat and a jonboat with a trolling motor.
-Need a baby-sitter? My neighbor's dog, Skipper, will entertain both you and your chidren. He will greet you and stay throughout your stay. Throw a stick and he is your friend forever. When my guests leave, he goes back home and waits for the next guests. My little black dog, Katie,will play with the kids all day if they will throw her a ball. She evens throws it back to the kids. My old lab, Bo, likes to watch!
Owner's Map of Lake Wylie
Randy, my husband, was in the military for over 42 years and since he has retired, he has operated his own boat repair business on Lake Wylie. I was an educator with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System for over 30 years. After I retired, I decided to start renting my two homes on Lake Wylie and got into the vacation rental business. I am the person who emails you and talks to you via the telephone. I am also the person who cleans your home (along with a friend), makes sure everything is ready for your visit, and is there to greet you at your arrival. Randy and I consider all our guests to be special and are there to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Property Photos
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- Imagine Waking Up to this View ! - North Carolina Rental on Lake Wylie
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- Large bedroom with a California-King Bed/Has deck off the Bedroom with lake view - North Carolina Rental on Lake Wylie
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- Large second bedroom with patio door opening to a beautiful lake view - North Carolina Rental on Lake Wylie
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- Greatroom opens into kitchen/dining. Tv/wood fireplace/1/2 bath in this area
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- Kitchen re-modeled with Cedar Cabinets and updated Appliances
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- View of the Lake from all rooms/Enjoy two docks/paddleboat/jonboat
Traveler Reviews (22)
Wonderful house on the lake!!
Guest: Lynn L.
Date of Stay: 10/13/11
Review Submitted: 10/24/11
This was the perfect place for a girls weekend. Great location to Charlotte Motor Speedway and all things to do in Charlotte. Martha Edwards is a great host and keeps this little place up to par - clean and everything you'd need. Bedrooms are spacious and so is the kitchen and living are and especially the patio area. We also enjoyed the morning greeters (Skipper and Kaite - the two dogs Martha owns). GREAT PLACE for a relaxing weekend get away.!!!
Owner response:Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Yes, Skipper and Katie love to play with my guests. They are great babysitters! They entertain the children for hours and even like to go swimming and dive off of the dock with everyone. Very social dogs. I look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
Recommended for:
Fantastic home on Lake Wylie.
Guest: Julie H.
Date of Stay: 07/31/11
Review Submitted: 08/15/11
We had a wonderful stay here in Griffs Place. The house is a two story cottage with 2 bedrooms and bathroom upstairs both having balcony overlooking the lake. The house is immaculately clean and has everything that you would possible need for a very comfortable stay. The hospitality shown by Martha and Randy is second to none and are special people who really care about you and your holiday. Downstairs is a kitchen, dining area and living room and separate toilet. Outside is a patio area with hammock and swing which will then take you down to the dock where the boats are kept. We didnt have long enough time here but i have only been back to the UK for two days and am already thinking about next years holiday to go back and stay there. The location is perfect for Carowinds and USNWC and Wet n Wild is about an hour and a half away. Both Martha and Randy are lovely people and are perfect hosts. Thank you for making our stay so pleasant and for sharing your dogs with us which kept the kids amused for hours and Randy for getting the boats sorted out so they could do some fishing on the lake. I will stress that the pictures of this house do not do it justice and i will add that i would have no hesitation in recommending people to stay here. Well done Martha and Randy 100% perfect house in a perfect location and we're coming back!!
Owner response:Hi Julie, thank you so much for your kind review. I have had a number of guests tell me that they were surprised with the amount of space in the house. The gentleman who built the house utilized all 1200 square feet of the house into livable space with no hallways resulting in larger rooms. My goal is for every guest to enjoy the house and have great memories of their visit. I look forward to seeing you in the future. Martha Edwards Owner
Recommended for:
A Great Place to Stay
Guest: Gary
(Virginia)
Date of Stay: 08/05/11
Review Submitted: 08/11/11
Every review written about Griff's Place says the same thing. Martha is wonderful (I didn't get to meet Randy), the house is clean and very well-maintained, and it has an incredible view. It is in a great location near Charlotte. It definitely deserves the 5 star rating. What has not been mentioned enough is the neighbor's dog that camps out in the back. Skipper had to be one of the most entertaining dogs I have ever been around. Skipper never barked or growled but wanted to play catch all the time. I do mean all the time, as early as 6 am and as late as 10 pm. Martha- Thanks for a great stay. Hope to see you next year.
Owner response:Thanks Gary/Nancy. I am glad you enjoyed your visit. Like you, my guests enjoy the location of the house. We are very near the city yet you feel as though you are a world away from the city when visiting the house. Yes, Skipper is a definite plus for my guests. He always likes to greet my guests and is quite the entertainer whenever guests are visiting. When my guests correspond with me, the first question is usually about Skipper. I am glad he enhanced your visit. I look forward to seeing you again. Martha Edwards Owner
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.
Perfect furnished place on the lake.
Guest: Barb
(Lakeland, Florida)
Date of Stay: 04/26/11
Review Submitted: 05/01/11
May 1, 2011, We enjoyed our visit, Martha & Randy are the nicest people you could ever meet. If your looking for a place to stay that is clean, quite and peaceful it is perfect and only 20 minutes to Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, NC. It has everything you could need. David & I will be coming back again next time with Son and Daughter in-law. I would love to plan a trip with my sisters also. Thank you Martha & Randy. Barb & David Brown Lakeland, Florida
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway.
peaceful retreat
Guest: Fab5mom
(Annapolis, MD)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11
Review Submitted: 03/15/11
My son goes to a nearby college and I could not find a hotel, so I looked into HomeAway. This cabin was PERFECT!!! I am so happy I found it! Clean, stocked with everything, close to Charlotte yet secluded enough to "get away".It is simple and peaceful... just what I wanted. Martha is a delight and would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it for your stay! I couldn't have asked for a better vacation.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Christmas at Griff's Place
Guest: Mike and Robin
(Middleville Michigan)
Date of Stay: 12/23/09
Review Submitted: 01/22/11
This was our third stay and each has been a memorable experience. The location is perfect for us and the view of the lake couldn't be better. Why stay in a Motel when you can stay at the lake! We celebrated our family Christmas with our Son and Daughter-in-Law who live in nearby Matthews. Martha & Randy are excellent hosts and Martha added a few extra decorations for that Christmas feel. We look forward to our next visit.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
A Wonderful Getaway
Guest: Leslie
(Western North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 12/10/10
Review Submitted: 12/21/10
Griff's Place is wonderful and Martha & Randy are just great. The house is exactly as described... so cute with all the conveniences in a quiet setting with a beautiful view. I booked the house as a getaway for a weekend of writing and couldn't have asked for a better spot or more quiet venue. Thanks so much, you two! You were so accommodating and everything was perfect. I look forward to coming back soon!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Beautiful Cottage on the Lake!
Guest: Jill
(Conestoga, Pa)
Date of Stay: 10/22/10
Review Submitted: 10/29/10
If your looking for a "PARTY HOUSE"...Please GO somewhere else!! Thank-you Martha for a beautiful home! Her attention to detail makes this cottage a perfect get away for couples, small families, or a girls get away. My mother and I enjoyed all the little details placed around the house. They was nothing we needed besides clothes and food. The photos do not due justice to the little cottage. While the rooms in the photos appear small there is a lot of living space and the beautiful view from each room can not be desribed!! The dock is great for boats. Randy helped me carry my two kayaks down to the dock and getting them on the beach was quite easy. He also helped to get them off the lake via his neighbors property and his pickup so don't let the hill scare you off. The boat launch for bigger boats is not far away. My hope is if you choose this house please take care of it, because I would like to return to this Southern Gem. Thank you Martha, Randy, and (Bo, Katie, Skipper) for a great week-end!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Griff's Place
Guest: Phyllis & Mark
(China Grove, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/17/10
Review Submitted: 10/23/10
Griff's Place was exactly as you described it! We did feel like we were in another world and we were only 50 miles from home! We normally go to the beach every year around this time, but honestly, this was so much better (and no 4 hour drive-time)! The house was so cozy, and like you said Martha, had everything we could possibly need except for the food! Even though we had just met, sitting on the patio talking with you and Randy felt like we had done it a thousand times. We so appreciated the warmth and graciousness that just radiated from the two of you. The view and the privacy were priceless and I know Mark & I will be back. Have to because we miss Skipper & Katie!! We are telling everyone about Griff's place and again, thank you so much for the hospitality!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
What a joy!!
Guest: Angela
(Holly Springs, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/30/10
Review Submitted: 10/18/10
Our family of five (including two daughters away at college) got together here for a long weekend family time! We couldn't have asked for a better location...lose to the airport (our oldest flew in from Ohio) and a short drive for our second from App State. The house was a perfect size for us...we enjoyed the kitchen, meals together...the view...fishing from the dock...great weather...Carowinds...down time just hanging out! The price was very affordable and, Martha, your place was perfect for us! What a joy! We'll come again! Thanks!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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