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"Cottage On The Cove" Private Lakefront Paradise with Paddleboards & Kayaks

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Large, private backyard with fireplace and plenty of seating.
Enjoy the cove which you will often have all to yourself.
Outdoor dining with gorgeous views of the lake.
The kitchen has everything you need to make the perfect meal.
Enjoy the firepit with string lights and gorgeous views of the lake!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 (Loft Bedroom)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Main Floor)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (Downstairs)

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (Loft)

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2 (Main Floor)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3 (Downstairs)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Cottage On The Cove" Private Lakefront Paradise with Paddleboards & Kayaks

*Dogs only allowed with approval from owner. Scroll to bottom to read more.*

🛶This is the perfect spot to get away from it all. Our home is peaceful, quiet, and has plenty of distance from any neighbors. In fact, there's a good chance you won't even see anyone around the home or on the lake. Our home is on a very quiet cove and Mayo Lake itself has little to no boat traffic, even in the summer.

We are only 15 minutes from Hyco Lake, and Mayo Lake has a much more private feel than Hyco Lake.

🦅This beautiful home has lots of windows and incredible views of the lake. The floor plan is open and you will be greeted with beautiful pine floors as you enter. The views are amazing! In our cove there are often Snowy White Egrets, Blue Herons, jumping fish, turtles, and sometimes Bald Eagles and Beavers. The fishing on our dock is fantastic. You can catch Crappie and Bass. The night sky is incredible and you'll love looking for shooting stars at night.

🚣‍♂️Our home comes with 3 paddleboards and 2 kayaks for your use. We also have several different sizes of life jackets. Our cove is an absolutely beautiful place to explore by paddleboard or kayak. (And by the way, if you haven't tried paddleboarding, it is incredibly fun! You can stand, sit, or kneel. You feel like you are on top of the water!)

😎Our dock is the perfect place to lay in the sun and enjoy the serene beauty or jump in the lake and go for a swim. We keep several noodles and floaties at the house with an electric pump. There is a ladder that makes it easy to get in and out of the lake. There is room to tie up your boat and/or jet skis. The marina is only 5 minutes away (by boat or car)!

🍔There is a large deck in the back of the house overlooking the lake with a large table and 8 chairs. There is also a propane grill for cooking out.

🔥The backyard has a fire pit to roast your hotdogs and marshmallows or you can just enjoy the fire with the gorgeous lake as a backdrop. We try to keep plenty of firewood at the home for our guests.

The home has 3 floors:

Loft Level - King Bed, closet, and bathroom with a large jetted tub. This bedroom is open and has incredibly gorgeous lake views. This bedroom has a desk with incredible views of the lake while you work. The natural light that floods in through the window is perfect for getting work done.

Main Floor - This floor has a large, open spacious kitchen and living room with a wall full of windows to view the lake. The windows are so high that you can even view the stars at night from the inside. The dining table can seat 6 - 8 people. The kitchen has a small, yet cozy electric fireplace. The bedroom on this floor has a King Bed and a flat screen smart TV. There is a full bathroom on the main floor, right across the hall from the bedroom. The kitchen has everything you need to cook delicious meals with plenty of counter space. There is also a laundry room on this floor and a supply of beach towels.

Downstairs - This is the room for family gatherings and fun! It has a large flat screen smart TV. After a long day at the lake, you'll love watching movies on the new leather, reclining couches. There is also a ping pong table in this room. The bedroom on this level has two queen beds, and there is a large full bath on this level as well.


To learn about all you can do in Roxboro, check out the link below.
http://bit.ly/visitroxboro. This is my website, where I have written extensively about things to do in the Roxboro area. We have wonderful restaurants, breweries, vineyards, and fun things to do. (I provide all this info at the house as well).

To make vacationing easier with little ones, the home has a pack & play, a high chair, a baby gate, and a booster seat for eating.

Within minutes you can be dining at one of the amazing restaurants in the area. Brookland Eats is a family favorite with fresh fish, hamburgers, BBQ, and awesome desserts. American Hero has great Philly Cheese-Steak and Fries, and Clarksville Station Steak House or Old Country Club Steak House is great for the perfect steak. Smokey Dave's BBQ is a must-stop for some awesome BBQ.


If you decide to leave your lake-side paradise, Mayo Lake Park (5 minutes away) has beautiful walking trails, bands, movies, and playgrounds. Virginia International Raceway (VIR) is only 30 minutes away, as is Orange County Speedway and South Boston Motor Speedway. Roxboro and South Boston also have great antique shops.

If you're looking to just stay one night, message me, and I'll work it out if possible.

The only internet available in the area is DSL. It can be slow at times, but we have always been able to work remotely, video conference, make phone calls, and stream movies. We cannot make any guarantees about the internet speed at the time of your stay.

We have compiled extensive information about things to do in the area. We will send it to you once your booking is complete. All of this information is also in a binder at the home.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about your stay! We hope you are looking forward to having a relaxing and peaceful vacation.

*To keep our house immaculate for our guests, only dogs under 45 pounds will be considered that are house-trained, non-chewing, low-shedding, or non-shedding. You MUST have approval from us beforehand. Message us with details before you book.
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About the neighborhood

Roxboro

Located in Roxboro, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rock of Ages Winery and Green's Folly Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kirby Cultural Arts Complex and Vaughan St. Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Halifax County Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Virginia International Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Roxboro, NC

What's nearby

  • Mayo Lake - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hyco Lake - 25 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Eno River State Park - 49 min drive - 70.6 km
  • Virginia International Raceway - 53 min drive - 60.0 km
  • Museum of Life and Science - 57 min drive - 80.4 km

Getting around

  • Danville, VA (DAN-Danville Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Dave's BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Honey's Famous Hot Dog - ‬11 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 182 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jewell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful environment!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Family R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The kitchen had all the basics we needed to cook for four two of the four evenings we were there, the beds were very comfortable, we very much enjoyed the fire pit and eating on the upper deck. My husband and daughter enjoyed being out on the water-we brought two kayaks and my husband used his but our daughter tried her hand ato paddle boarding and loved it. I highly recommend this quiet and peaceful cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this beautiful place so much! It was stocked with everything we needed and then some. Very inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isaiah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! We had such a relaxing getaway weekend. The hosts are extraordinary! Thank you so much for everything. We felt exceptionally welcomed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a true gem! The layout is wonderful and you can easily accommodate a large family comfortably. Easy access to Roxboro for anything you need. We enjoyed walking Mayo Lake Park trails (and a picnic!) and enjoying La Piazza for dinner. Paddle boarding, fishing, and kayaking adventures were enjoyed by the whole family. We think our pup might enjoy the lake more than the beach!! Very clean, comfy, and Kristen was amazing to communicate with from the start. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The "Cottage on the Cove" was the best place I have ever stayed at. It had everything you needed for a family getaway. We fished off the dock, made smores at the firepit and just enjoyed our family time. Would love to stay again@
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 10, 2025
Wow! What an honor to be named the best place you have ever stayed. Thank you so much for being great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The amenities were perfect! The house was clean and very comfortable. It was too cold to enjoy the water, but the view and night sky was awesome! Also enjoyed the fire pit. Great location if you're looking to get away to a quiet place. Grocery store only about 10 minutes away. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and location for a peaceful getaway. Kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked which was much appreciated. We really enjoyed the firepit and our time in the lake. Definitely will be back again for another staycation. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage on the cove is one of the best homes we’ve stayed in. The house is extremely well stocked, the lake is gorgeous, with really great fishing, and there is enough around in the surrounding area to venture out for days trips if needed. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Lake Stay

Absolutely fabulous views of the lake and well furnished both inside and out. Comfortable furniture and excellent mattresses and pillows. Hosts were easy to communicate with and very responsive. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curt N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A relaxing and fun stay

The house and location were just what we wanted and just as promised!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2021
Thanks for the wonderful review. We're so glad the home was perfect for you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in the Cove

Love this tucked away sweet paradise! We stayed here when the property first began VRBO and loved the upgrades! He fire pit was relaxing on a cooler May night!Thanks so much for the personal touches throughout making it feel so homey!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2025
We're so glad you visited again and that you loved all the upgrades. Thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great getaway spot

This was our second trip to the cottage on the cove. It is a great spot on the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 21, 2020
We love having return visitors! Thanks for coming back. We're so glad you enjoyed visiting our Cottage on the Cove!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Enjoyed the peace and amenities at this property, as well as the local area. Great communication from the host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2022
Thanks for your wonderful review! So glad you had a good time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing birthday weekend at the Cottage

Great views, well appointed and comfy! Loved the beds and linens, the jacuzzi tub, and the PS4! The loft view was stunning and quite romantic on a rainy day. Will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable, and relaxing

We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 16, 2022
I'm so glad! Thanks for staying!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cottage is lovely. Amazing views. Comfortable. Fun fishing and kayaking

We had a great experience. Kristen is a wonderful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2022
It was a pleasure hosting you! Thanks so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

Whenever we stay a mayo lake we rent this home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Family Getaway

Property is wonderful for a family getaway. Everything clean and in good order. Enjoyed paddle boards & fire pit s’mores.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2021
Thanks so much for the wonderful review and for being fantadtic guests! We're so glad you got to enjoy the paddleboards and fire pit. We hope you can come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Cozy property the beds were great. And super clean. The location was awesome. Was hard to have signal but nothing that a good wifi couldn’t solve
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2023
We're so glad you found the home cozy and clean. We love the location too! We've just switched from DSL to Starlink so internet speed should be faster now.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and family friendly!

Great home with all the amenities you could ever need at a lake. Furnished very well and clean! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R. M. D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful time!

This hiuse provides R and R to the max! Wonderful family spring break!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakefront beauty

Beautiful location quiet and peaceful. Nice place for a family gathering. Owner easy to contact and responsive. Would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 14, 2020
I'm so glad to hear that you would book again. It really is a peaceful and quiet location. Thanks for your review and I do hope that you can come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Magical place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

Beautiful home in a quiet cove on the lake. Well appointed and convenient. Great communication and easy check in. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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