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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
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Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Bunk Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
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Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best!
This beautiful house sits on a quite cove on Lake Hickory! Completely remodeled with a new kitchen, three bedrooms on the main, two of which are spacious bedrooms with perfect views of the lake and walk out deck to enjoy your morning coffee. The third bedroom is also located on the main floor. The main floor also features a dining table for six and a relaxing living room with picturesque views of the lake. The fourth bedroom is in the basement and features two pairs of bunk beds for the kids. The basement is also a perfect getaway for a relaxing escape to play board games or watch your favorite movie. Heavenly Harbor also features two large outdoor decks. One with plenty of room to entertain, relax or just enjoy the view, the other which is located closer to the water features a natural wood burning fire pit. Nothing like cozying to the fire and watching the natural beauty of the lake. It is the perfect place to relax and watch the stresses of regular life disappear! Incredible views of the lake from all but one bedroom and all of the comforts of home. Our home is located on a quiet cove with views of the main channel with over 110 feet of water frontage. Our home features a nicely appointed kitchen with all stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Including blender, crock pot, toaster, Keurig, coffee pot, pots/pans, bakeware and dishware. Plus plenty of different types glasses for your favorite beverage and we didn’t forget the corkscrew either! You won't even need to pack any spices, there is a spice rack with all the spices to cook up your favorite meal. We have a brand new propane grill just outside the kitchen with beautiful views of the lake while you cook! Our dining room table seats up to 6 adults, with additional eating area out on the deck both covered and uncovered - all with spectacular lake views! We picked only the best mattresses for all of the beds with clean, soft sheets and big fluffy towels. We want you to feel pampered and spoiled! Our basement rec room is fun for all ages with a game table for cards and board games, comfy couches & TV. The door out of the basement leads to yet another deck with great views of the lake as well. There you will also find all of the necessities for lake fun; floatation devices, life vests, fishing poles, as well a two kayaks for your boating pleasure. Our home also features a 16'x20" floating dock for all of the lake fun you could imagine and because were located in a quiet cove you don't have to worry about boat traffic & waves. At the dock there are several flotation devices to float on. The water is 13’ deep at the dock, so cannon balls are a must! Take a ride on our kayaks and look for the many turtles, or do some fishing off the dock. Our family loves to tie all of our floats together and hang out in the water all day! Enjoy your evenings sitting by the fire in the comfy Adirondack chairs, perfect for the summer evenings and cool winter evenings as well. The lake is beautiful all year long! Feel free to browse our library of books, or trade with your own! We also provide Wifi and internet service as well as a DVD player. Lake Hickory is one the largest freshwater sand bottom lakes in North Carolina. Lake Hickory was created on the Catawba River in 1927 with the completion of the Oxford Dam 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Hickory. The dam parallels the NC Highway 16 bridge over the Catawba River between Interstate 40 and Taylorsville. It is 122 feet (37 m) high, with an overall length of 1,200 feet (370 m). The spillway section of the dam is 550 feet (170 m) long. The lake was named after the City of Hickory and runs along its northern edge. It covers almost 4,223 acres (17.09 km2) with 105 miles (169 km) of shoreline. Full pond elevation is 935 feet above sea level. It is perfect for those who love to swim, ski, tube, boat or enjoy some of the finest fishing in the area. The lake is home to many different species of fish including Striper bass, largemouth and spotted bass, crappie, lake perch, bluegill, sunfish as well as a variety of catfish. Water quality is very good and fed by mountain springs. We are conveniently located about 1 hour from Charlotte, 1 hour from Asheville (home of the Biltmore Estate!), 45 minutes from Blowing Rock and about 3 1/2 hours from the coast. Beautiful mountain views from the lake! As far as sports are concerned, Hickory is home to the Hickory Crawdads, a Class-A South Atlantic League minor-league baseball affiliate of the Texas Rangers. The Crawdads play in L.P. Frans Stadium located in the western portion of the city, near the Hickory Regional Airport. Hickory is also home to the Hickory Motor Speedway, nationally known as the Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars. The speedway was opened in 1951 and features a 1/2 mile track with seating for approximately 5,000 spectators. The Rivers Bend State Park is a great park and there is a public boat launch less than 2 miles from the house. We hope you will come visit Lake Hickory and see all that this area has to offer! Sit back, relax, you’re on LAKE TIME now!
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking is not permitted
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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About the area
Conover
Located in Conover, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Conover City Park and Northside-Broyhill Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Hickory Furniture Mart and Valley Hills Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Henkel-Alley Field. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Hickory Metro Convention Center - 19 min drive - 22.2 km
Davidson College - 55 min drive - 79.8 km
Restaurants
Crossroads Grill - 18 min drive
Apple City Barbecue - 13 min drive
Pam & Mike's House - 15 min drive
Story Estate - 13 min drive
Roadside Diner - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best!?
As of 26 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best! on 20 May, 2026 start from S$420, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best! located?
This family-friendly Conover holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Lake Hickory and Catawba River. Riverbend Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.
Reviews
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The place was absolutely fabulous and I would recommend it for any and all types of stays. We used it mostly for sleep and breakfast but would come back just to relax and enjoy the views
A wonderful home on a nice spot on the lake. It was very comfortable and well kept. We really enjoyed the back patio area and game room basement area was great for the kids.
We had a wonderful time. I highly recommend this lake house and the hosts are the best. We have stayed in both of their lake houses and they are both so welcoming, decorated so nice and clean.
We enjoyed our stay very much! Family friendly quiet lake front home. Our kids enjoyed fishing, kayaking, and swimming in the lake. Owners are very nice and responsive! This is our second stay and will definitely look at staying again!
We enjoyed our stay here. We usually don’t book the same location twice but loved the place so much we already booked it again for later this year. Highly recommend!
This was the perfect location for a reunion with another family. Great for kids and our dog alike. We all got to swim off the dock, enjoy the decks, and had plenty of space for sleeping. A few highlights were the large windows off the living area which allowed us to stay inside but also have a great view! There was also a little “beach” are perfect for our young kids! We will be back!
There was plenty of space for our group of 6. The appliances and amenities were as advertised. A bathroom on the lower level would have been nice. Other than that no complaints!
Wonderful peaceful week with swimming,fishing and reading on the deck. Children loved the dock and multiple life vests to make everyone safe. Beds are comfortable with great linens and towels. Nice welcome treats provided. And during the rain the TV was great and used some of the dvds Great week!
Susan K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2025
Thanks for your great review! We look forward to hosting you again!
My family enjoyed this house so much. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. Didn’t need to buy too much to enjoy this house, a lot is provided! I give it 10’s.
This Lakehouse was absolutely everything we wanted it to be and more. The property was exactly as listed, beautiful and very clean.
Ellin P.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2023
Hi Ellin, thank you so much for your kind words. We strive to make each of guests feel at home in a clean & safe environment. Please come back and stay with us again.
All the Best,
Travis & Lesa
We love Lake Hickory and love staying at properties owned by Travis & Lesa Roffler. The properties are always well equipped, super clean, and have comfortable beds. They are also super responsive to questions and concerns.
We had the most amazing time at the Lake House. It was clean, a perfect size for our teens to have their own space, the hosts where fast to communicate with me if I asked any questions and the outside decks and lake where beautiful! It was the best vacation we have had in a long time and would definitely come back.
My family & I enjoyed staying at Heavenly Harbor. We were visiting family in the Lenoir & Hickory area. Travis & Leesa are wonderful hosts/owners. The kitchen was well stocked with a great assortment of utensils, plates, cups, etc. The solar lights on the decks make it enjoyable to be outside or inside overlooking the lake. The kids loved swimming & fishing off the dock. All around great place. It was close enough to everything to have pizza delivered & Walmart deliveries, so we didn’t have to go shopping. Overall a great place to spend our summer vacation.
The lake house was very clean and stocked with everything we needed for the weekend. So many amazing outdoor decks and sitting areas to enjoy the view - even a nice little fire pit. The kayaks were a nice bonus as well. We hope to be back again!
Maria W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2023
Thank you Maria for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your weekend. We certainly hope you can come back again sometime in the summer to enjoy Lake Hickory.
All the Best,
Travis & Lesa
It was everything they said and more. Big oak tree in the back gives plenty of shade if wanted. Marina is just across the lake and boat ramp close as well.
Kelly K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2023
Kelly, thank you so much for taking great care of our home! We are so glad you enjoyed your time at Lake Hickory! We would love to have you return and stay with us again.
Travis & Lesa
We enjoyed spending the week of Christmas at Heavenly Harbor and we didn’t regret our choice! Everything was as listed but even better in person. The owners were so helpful & responsive before and during our stay and we also appreciated the house being decorated for Christmas and the many personal touches left for us when we arrived. We fished the lake and caught a few spotted bass and enjoyed the cozy fireplace inside to warm up. Would definitely stay here again! Thanks for sharing your beautiful lake house!
This was our first time spending a week at the lake for vacation and having this property made it perfect. We loved the easy access to the lake and the close proximity to wonderful hiking in the Blowing Rock area. The rental was super clean and had all the comforts of home. Travis and Lesa thought of every detail and provided everything needed for a wonderful trip. Their communication was always on point and we appreciated all the restaurant recommendations. Would definitely stay here again!
Yvonne W.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2023
Thank you for the great review! We try to go above and beyond for our guests, and it is so nice that you noticed. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! God Bless!
First time renting lake house. Wanted some quality family time together with nice setting and something to do together. Got all we wanted with this house, it's owners and available options to enjoy life's pleasures. Spent day on lake with pontoon rental (highly recommended from Lakeside Marina). Hiked at Rocky Face Mountain park and visited Shadow Line Vineyards.
This was a great house with great owners. They communicated with us about the property and gave recommendations for the area. The property was clean and spacious and had everything we needed to enjoy time on the lake. Located in a quiet cove, we fished and floated to our heart's content. We rented a boat from a Lakeside Marina twice and enjoyed time out on the lake. We ventured into town for dinner and had dinner lakeside one night. We have already planned our return trip and can't wait to visit Lake Hickory again.
This VRBO experience was hands down the best one ever!
The house itself is beautiful! You can tell there has been so much thought and love put into this home! The owners are so helpful and accommodating. I love how they allow you to have additional guest during the day. This was truly one of my family’s favorite trips we’ve ever taken. Our kids (12 and 17) didn’t want to leave! With the property only 30 minutes from our home, I know we’ll be booking again!
Thank you again for sharing your beautiful lake home with us ❤️
Brittany C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by Travis & Lesa Roffler
We currently live in Charlotte with our 4 children. Both Lesa and I grew up in Naples, FL and were therefore more used to beach life than lake life. Travis grew up visiting their family lake house in western Carolina on Lake Hiawassee, so he has always wanted a lake house. Lake Hickory was a perfect fit for our family.
Why they chose this property
Charlotte is a quick 1 1/2 hour drive to Lake Hickory so it is far enough to feel away. When we first visited Lake Hickory in 2015 and fell in love immediately and we know you will too. There is just something about the lake that makes all of your stress & concerns just melt away. It's also nice that we are located just a short drive to the beautiful mountains of Boone, NC, and the unique city of Ashville and the Biltmore Estate. There are also several local wineries right here! Of course Hickory is the furniture capital of NC as well! Always something fun to discover nearby!
What makes this property unique
The first thing you will notice when you pull up to Heavenly Harbor is the spectacular view of Lake Hickory. Open the front door to the whimsy and fun decorating that will make you smile. The entire home has been renovated and is bright, cheery, and clean. The cozy family room has a large picture window with amazing views of the lake - both day and night. We love the updated kitchen with new appliances and granite counters. It even has a Keurig for your morning coffee! You can also cook on our new grill located just outside the kitchen with lake views! The large table easily accommodates 6 adults, as well as several outside eating areas. Both front bedrooms offer an walkout deck that faces the lake with awesome views. The master bathroom feels like a luxurious spa. Head through the half barn door into the bright basement with lake views as well. Don't forget to say hello to Petunia the flying pig on your way downstairs! The downstairs has two comfy leather sofas, a table for family games, and a bunk room that looks like a room in a log cabin! Exit the basement onto the covered patio that leads to our newly built fire pit deck overlooking the lake. Cozy up to the fire with your favorite beverage and enjoy the beautiful sunset over the lake. Walk down the steps to the beach area where you can wade in gradually, or take a running leap off of the new swim dock! We have a sturdy swim ladder - easy to get in and out, so grab a float and work on your summer tan! We often tie all of our floats together and just float the day away! Of course, looking for turtles in the kayaks is always fun too! If you like fishing, Lake Hickory has great spots! We have a few fishing poles for you to use as well. We have made sure that Heavenly Harbor has as many places to enjoy the lake as possible. With three large deck areas, a firepit, swim platform, and beach areas- there are places for everyone. It won't take you long to realize why it is "heavenly"!
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