Vacation Rentals by Owner

Relaxing stay on lake

Guest: Karen (Ohio)
Date of Stay: 03/24/12 Review Submitted: 04/11/12

The Water Lane Cottage was exactly as pictured and described. We are hoping to relocate to NC and spent time looking at houses for sale in the area. Otherwise, we just relaxed and enjoyed the house and the lake. The deck and gazebo were wonderful places to sit and read or just enjoy the view. It was so quiet there that we felt like we had the lake to ourselves! The house was clean and property well maintained. It was a great place to get together with family who lived in the area. The canoe and paddleboat were big hits. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing vacation!

Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Lakeside Cottage Stay

Guest: Kathy (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 01/01/12 Review Submitted: 02/05/12

Had a great vacation! House was clean and well maintained and we loved the view of the lake. We really enjoyed the large screen t.v. and dvd player for relaxing and watching movies at night and found the location perfect for exploring nearby vineyards (Rafaldinis was beautiful) and places of interest. Alicia was a pleasure to deal with and very helpful and quick to respond to any questions. Thanks for a perfect sisters' reunion!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Thanksgiving weekend

Guest: Court's (Cleveland OH)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

Spent a great weekend at the Grahams cottage. The Cottage was very nice,clean, had everything you need is close to shopping, the paddle boat was fun. Did a bond fire everynight other than barking dogs was excellent. I would recommend to any small or large family we have 7 in our family. Would also recommend Ty Mathias fishing charter he took us out on Thanksgiving we caught 50-60 fish in about 3 hrs. Nice area

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Great Time

Guest: PE Queen (Battle Ground, In)
Date of Stay: 11/03/11 Review Submitted: 11/09/11

We have just returned from a long weekend at 128 La Agua. It was wonderful. The lake house was great. The property was outstanding. Our last morning we watched 3 deer drink out of the lake. The house was nicely decorated, well supplied and probably the cleanest place we have ever rented. Alicia is so nice and helpful. We ate at two really good resturants. Pellegrino's (Italian) in Troutman and Big Daddies (seafood) in Mooresville, yum!! We would absolutely recommend this property. Someone had left a map of the area which proved to be super helpful. We had a great time.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Excellent Vacation

Guest: Dani G. (Camp Verde, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

This property was beautiful and in a great location at the end of the cove. The views from the great room, deck, gazebo are just as pictured. The propery was lovely and perfect for the 4 of us. The kids swam off the boat ramp every day and we were really close to a boat rental marina, which was convenient for us. The home is well stocked with more than expected! The owners were close by and though we experienced a couple of storm events that created a few issues, they were handled quickly. The dock was the perfect backflip platform for my husband and we used the canoe almost daily. We stayed for 2 weeks and really got the feel of "lake living", an experience we were looking for when we set out on vacation. Loved our stay and would recommend this property.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Charming, peaceful

Guest: sal (Cburg,Va)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 06/26/11

Alicia and Jeff, We enjoyed our stay at your lake cottage tremendously! The lawn is gorgeous and the cove is quiet and restful. We fished and caught bluegill, catfish and bass. The dogs thought the boat ramp was their personal entry for the water(even though it was perfect for my husband's bass boat), and everyone had a great time in the well stocked home as well as the water. Thank-you again' The Kennedy Family June 2011

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

GREAT GETAWAY

Guest: moyerslake (coopersburg,pa usa)
Date of Stay: 02/05/11 Review Submitted: 02/22/11

We needed a week away from alot of stress and found the perfect place. Jim and Vivia the owners were super nice. They showed us the rental and explained things to do in the area and places to eat if we choose to.They were very informative and if we needed anything they were there but we had our own space,which was very relaxing. We were offered their row boat which we used and were able to enjoy the beautiful lake. We found the kitchen was well equipped with the best of any rental we have ever rented before. Pots,pans,dishes,silverware,dishwasher,micro,stove,oven and even a washer and dryer. Which after a week it made it nice to do wash and not need to do it all at home, that eased alot of stress. Will be going back again and will recommend it to family and friends. Thanks Vivia and Jim for your great hospitality!!!! Gail & Frank

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Everything we expected and more!

Guest: Grace and T. Lee (Grover, SC USA)
Date of Stay: 07/06/09 Review Submitted: 07/21/09

What a wonderful week! This was the most relaxing vacation we've had in 34 years! The cottage is adorable and much larger than I anticipated. I can't say enough about how lovely everything was (except the Mooresville traffic!) and how much we enjoyed our stay. The grass is like a thick cushion and the trees make the yard comforting and peaceful. We brought our boat and found the launch was no problem. The views from the water are magnificent-so many amazing houses! Though the lake is very large and populated, the feeling is of calmness and relaxation. The people on the water were courteous and friendly. Alicia and Jeff, you were so great to us during our stay. Thank you for this wonderful experience! We would love to visit your cottage again.

Recommended for:Pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Linda Lockwood
Date of Stay: 07/08/07 Review Submitted: 07/07/07

July 8, 2007What a delightful stay at the Lake House!From the luscious bedding the the serene lagoon view—our ten days were perfect. We enjoyed the Lake, fabulous warm water swimming –late at night, and especially all the amenities once could ever need… thoughtfully provided.My sister and I and our children thoroughly enjoyed and relaxed and will never forget it.Thank you so much for the hospitality. North Carolina rocks!All the best,Linda Lockwood, San Rafael California

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Guest: Chet & Cindy Malesky
Date of Stay: 06/26/07 Review Submitted: 06/25/07

June 26, 2007Thank you for letting us share a little bit of Paradise. It seems it only rains at night. We had a wonderful week here. Of course, the lake, water skiing and fishing were fantastic—but I never expected such friendly neighbors. The kids love the bike trails at the State park. The shortcut to the grocery to avoid ever driving on the Highway was very helpful. And the little amenites we found throughout our stay (extra light bulbs, crockpot, hand dryers, etc). were unexpected but much appreciated. As an owner in RCI timeshare, having experienced many different resorts, your little lakehouse rates among the best!Thank you,Chet and Cindy Malesky

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Guest: Linda & Mike Doyle
Date of Stay: 06/02/07 Review Submitted: 06/01/07

June 2, 2007Thank you so much for offering your home for vacation rental. From attending the races to local boat rental to sitting back and relaxing…. what a joy this trip was for us!While we have done many things while here, we hope to return and do those things that we have yet to explore!Thanks, again! – Linda and Michael Doyle, Placerville, California

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Guest: Carolyn & Scott Fulton
Date of Stay: 05/10/07 Review Submitted: 05/09/07

Thank you for opening your Lake Home to use. For 30 years, we always dreamed of owning a 2nd home on the water. Your place was our dream for the time we’ve spent here. The closest we’ve come has been our home on a creek.This will be the longest vacation for Scott and I without kids! Staying at your place was a wonderful start. It is so comfortable here and had everything we needed. Scott was so happy and content on the dock I could have tossed him a pillow and he would have stayed there all night! The only thing missing was our dog and Scott’s john boat. It was great beling close to our son and visiting and not having to intrude on his privacy. Now that he is a law enforcement officer in Huntersville, we will be retiring in a few years and the Lake Norman area seems like a place to consider.Sunday, I caught the biggest fish off your neighbor’s dock, until Scott reeled in a 5 lb catfish! Paddle boat was a blast!Thank you again – Carolyn and Scott Fulton, Bowmansville, New York

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Guest: Wayne & Teresa Eberhard
Date of Stay: 09/25/06 Review Submitted: 09/24/06

It was nice having our whole family together here in your quiet cove at Lake Norman. Your large yard was great for Bocce and Frisbee and the canoe was a bonus!! We enjoyed paddling around the cove! Thanks for letting us use your spacious home. It helped us enjoy our time together. Wayne and Teresa Eberhard, Columbus, Indiana

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Guest: Jim & Kathy Bittman
Date of Stay: 09/23/06 Review Submitted: 09/22/06

We certainly enjoyed our visit to your spotless and well-equipped lakehouse. The huge deck was an added plus.The weather was fantastic and a wonderful respite from hot and humid Florida.The area offers so many varied interests within such a short distance as evidenced by our joints to Lowe’s Motor Speedway, the Hendricks Motor Sports Museum and Roush’s Racing facility (Matt Kenseth is from our home state, Wisconsin).Shopping, shopping, shopping – was great! NorthLake Mall at Exit 18, the Quilt Loft, etc. etc.—never saw so many strip malls! The lunch cruise aboard the Catawba Queen at Queen’s Landing was great!God bless – Jim and Kathy Bittman, Sun City Center, Florida

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Guest: Ed & Kathy Carol
Date of Stay: 08/19/06 Review Submitted: 08/18/06

We had a wonderful time and we did it all!We enjoyed your home, your gorgeous views and everything that came with it! Sat in every seating and outside, had fun with the canoe, floated on the tubes, rented a boat from Skippers for the day and did a lot of house hunting! We definitely intend to make Lake Norman our home, too!Your house had everything we could need or want… We slept great every night and felt so relaxed. We’ll definitely be back, unless we buy our own home first which we hope will be soon! Thanks for a wonderful stay!Ed and Kathy Karol, Toms River New Jersey

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Guest: The Musson Family
Date of Stay: 08/05/06 Review Submitted: 08/04/06

Our stay at your home was very enjoyable! The house was so very well equipped, we hardly ever left!We especially enjoyed the views from the dock, and the very warm and peaceful waters that my sisters swam in all day, everyday!You have an excellent setting here at the lake, and look forward to contacting you next year. We have already recommended your house to some friends as well….The Musson Family of Charlotte, NC and Norwich New York

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Guest: John & Diane Schuerlein
Date of Stay: 07/25/06 Review Submitted: 07/24/06

What a GREAT location on the lake! The views are beautiful. We have to say that we did it all, jet skiing, boating, water tubing and even made some new friends both on and off the Lake. This is our second time here and definitely will not be our last. Diane and I, as well as the boys had a wonderful time. We bought property in Statesville at Windemere and intend to make this our home in the future.Thanks again—The Schuerlein Family (John, Diane and Johhny, and Johnny’s friend, Alex) of Seaford Long Island, New York

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Guest: Steve & Pat Fleming
Date of Stay: 04/25/06 Review Submitted: 04/24/06

We all enjoyed your lake home. We think you have one of the best spots on the lake. The canoe was well used as well as the TV/DVD. Sitting out on the deck and using your grill were treats.The shade of the trees is such a plus here—we know you enjoy spending time here with your family.We reunited with friends we met in Germany in 1976 so it was special to be able to spend time together here… We hope to come back again next year!Thanks again for allowing us to share your homePat and Steve Fleming of Brentwood TennesseeLinda and John Barney of Virginia Beach Virginia

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Guest: Weston & Laura Mullis
Date of Stay: 12/16/05 Review Submitted: 12/15/05

Thank you so much for allowing us the privilege of staying in your home. What a beautiful place with the most incredible sunsets! Our stay has been a memorable one and will not soon be forgotten. Our recommendations will be given to all our friends and family for a perfect little vacation spot! Many thanks for all the little extras you left for us. It has been a wonderful stay and we will truly miss this place. Hope you and your family have a very Happy Holiday Season.

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Guest: Lynn & Eddie Rhodes
Date of Stay: 10/25/05 Review Submitted: 10/24/05

Who knew that a lake paradise lay so close to the city of Winston-Salem (where we live)? We have certainly enjoyed every moment of our vacation in your comfortable lake home. Thank you for providing the DVD entertainment. Also, you couldn’t have planned the fall weather to have been more spectacular – our fishing expedition on Sunday was very memorable down to the last fish.We all hate to leave your little piece of heaven! Many thanks,

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Guest: Jennifer and Chris Deluzio
Date of Stay: 10/02/05 Review Submitted: 10/01/05

Thank you for the use of your beautiful lake home! You are so lucky to have such a great spot on the lake! The views keep us smiling the entire stay. Your love of your home is very obvious, it was very comfortable and warm.

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Guest: Emilie & Anthony Sciarpelleti
Date of Stay: 08/20/05 Review Submitted: 08/19/05

We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation at the lakehouse. The view from the great room is so serene. I/We have never been somewhere that was as quiet as this home. You have put a lot of care and attention to detail in this house and we appreciate your effort. Although this was not just around the corner, we had such a restful week and we’re sure to return. Thanks, again.

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Guest: Keith & Brenda Flownfelter
Date of Stay: 07/16/05 Review Submitted: 07/15/05

Thank you so much for the use of the lakehouse. What a wonderful place for our entire family to be together. The basket of cherries and water toys for the kids was a thoughtful touch. Drinking coffee in the mornings out by the lake, enjoying God’s creation provided much needed refreshment! The kids LOVED swimming off the dock, feeding the ducks and fishing with Daddy! Our many pictures will provide memories for years to come. Thank you for the great hospitality

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Guest: Andre & Cecilia Lanz
Date of Stay: 05/16/05 Review Submitted: 05/15/05

What a marvelous experience! Thank you so much for the peaceful stress-less haven. Perfect for a family finding each other again, or simply getting away from it all. We will certainly partake of your hospitality again!

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Guest: Capt. Ivan & Amy Obusan
Date of Stay: 05/12/05 Review Submitted: 05/11/05

It was a memorable experience to celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary. I would certainly recommend your lakehouse for anyone who want to get away from a city life of Singapore. This is worth the trip! Thanks for the hospitality.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/04 Review Submitted: 06/15/04

Thanks for sharing the lakehouse with us. We had a GREAT time, we loved the house, and we would love to rent it again. We did have a great time! I loved the house and the lake!!! Would have loved a bit more of a beach for the little ones to play at, but they had a blast! Clayton and Margo Falls Church, VA

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