Lake James Waterfront Cottage Close to the Blue Ridge Mountains w/ kayaks, canoe
About the property
- House1555 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay3 - 7 nights
2+ BR Cozy Rustic cabin offers waterfront dock and lake views with lots of charm
Escape to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on beautiful Lake James! A stream fed lake which is nestled against Pisgah National Forest and the Linville Gorge area. Perfect getaway to swim,kayak, canoe, fish, boat, hike, bicycle, and explore the nearby mountains. Our home offers a quiet retreat to relax with comfy surroundings and spread out on our 2 decks off the kitchen and living area, or the 3rd deck down by the private covered dock. Enjoy beautiful sunsets by the lake and morning coffee on the deck swing. Morganton is just a 15min drive away and offers a variety of specialty shops as well as restaurants, and breweries, movie theatre, zip lining, and a trail system along the Catawba River. Water equipment, boat and ski jet rentals are available on this lake. There are 2 private bedrooms and a loft sleeping area with 2 bunks to sleep 6 people. The hall bath is for the 2nd bedroom and loft, and the master has the washer and dryer hookup. A gas grill is included on the lower section of decking. Just bring your swim suit and suncreen and jump right in! SORRY, WE ARE NOT PET FRIENDLY DUE TO ASTHMA.
Property Manager
Karen Hennessee
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 22, 2018
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 11 queen, upgrading to King in Spring of 2018
- Bedroom 21 double, 1 twin/ single
- Bedroom 32 twin/ single, open loft bedroom with large dresser
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower, Hall bath main level
- Master Bathroomtoilet, shower, master also contains washer and dryer stack
Location Type
- Lake ViewSeveral outdoor decks and seating options
- LakefrontPrivate dock
- RuralLocated about 10 miles north of Morganton but an easy drive into town.
- Water ViewLakefront
- WaterfrontPrivate covered dock
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes DryerStack unit in master bath area
- Heating
- Internetwifi code is at the rental.
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living RoomOpen concept
- ParkingLimit 3 cars
- Towels ProvidedTowels provided but guest may be required to do some laundry if staying more than 3 nights.
- Washing MachineStack unit in master bath area
Kitchen
- Coffee MakerStandard coffee pot
- Dishes & Utensilsstocked for 6.
- Dishwasher
- Kitchenupdated kitchen with u shaped work space, easy to access outdoor dining space off the kitchen.
- MicrowaveOn counter
- Oven
- Pantry ItemsBasic spices only, and basic cleaning supplies.
- Refrigerator
- Stove
Dining
- DiningOpen to kitchen and dining, small table to be used with bar area. There are also folding trays available and outdoor dining space. It will seat 6.
- Dining Area
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Satellite / CableInstructions at the rental
- Television
Outside
- Deck / PatioCovered deck and lower uncovered deck. Deck also down by the private dock for sitting.
- Kayak / Canoe2 Adult kayaks, 1 child size 1 canoe
- Outdoor GrillGas grill on deck.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Onsite Services
- Concierge
Attractions
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- library
- marina
- playground
- restaurants
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- mountain biking
- cycling
- fly fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- fishing
- mountain climbing
- rafting
- rock climbing
- skiing
- swimming
- water skiing
- water tubing
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
5 Reviews
Latest reviews
Very comfortable lake house
We planned a short getaway to the NC mountains, and so enjoyed this lake front property. We were able to go into Morganton for some fine dining, and hiked in the mountains at Hawksbill Trail. The home was very nicely furnished. We had plenty of room for our food and belongings, and the kitchen was well equipped. We hope to return, maybe in the summer to really enjoy the lake.
Adorable cottage, beautiful outdoor space and neighbors were super nice!
Everything was more beautiful than pictures! Super clean too😀 It rained our first two days we were able to sit out side under the covered porch. We meet neighbors on both sides of this property and they were so nice and personable. We Brought our boat and Mimosa landing was right down the road . We celebrated 2 birthdays and had a amazing time on Lake James! The Lindenbergs, Greensboro,NC
Great vacation spot with lots to do
We had a great stay. Great home with good amenities. We did a lot
1) BBQ on grill
2) swam in lake off of private dock. Prefect temperature water. Clean lake. Private cove.
3) mountain biking at lake james state park just 15 minutes away. Purpose built mountain biking trails. Went for walk on trails. Nice beach
4) Swam across cove daily for exercise
5) used kayaks to fly fish around cove. Caught Sun fish
6) used floats to lounge in sun
7) Ate dinner outside every night on large covered deck. Beautiful wood A-frame cover
8) drove to ashville for dinner, shopping, and music
9) rented pontoon boat from lake james general store, took boat to beat creek marina for dinner, went tubing behind the boat, visited homes for sale on the lake
And much more...
Perfect mountain/lake getaway
Our family had a wonderful week! The house was very clean and comfortable. We loved the outside living space, we enjoyed ever meal there under the cover. We will definitely be going back!!
Wonderful Vacation Spot
Our family (two adults, three children) had a terrific vacation on Lake James. The setting is peaceful and tranquil and offered us a relaxing getaway. The cabin has amazing architecture and was just the perfect size for us. The cabin was spotlessly clean and well-appointed and stocked with everything we needed for our stay and a beautiful view too. The outdoor living space was awesome for relaxing, eating, and watching the children play. But the best part of our stay was being out on the water together. The lake is lovely, and we enjoyed kayaking, tubing, and swimming. I definitely and without hesitation would recommend staying at this cabin, and I look forward to the next time we can get away to Lake James.
Location
Lake James is very close to area attractions such as Grandfather Mountain, Blowing Rock, Linville Falls and Caverns, Pisgah National Forest and the Linville Gorge, Biltmore House in Asheville, and Tweetsie Railroad Theme Park in Blowing Rock. We are closest to Morganton, NC which is a richly developing town with local shops, many artist in photography, paint, clay, and iron. There are restaurants and breweries downtown, as well as several parks including a water feature for kids. We have a Catawba River Greenway Trail that winds along the Catawba River and features restaurants, bicycle rentals, and more parks with a zip lining, clmbing tower, and climbing web. We are about an hour away from Asheville and a little over an hour from Charlotte.