Entire home
Entire House in the Heart of Western Burke County, NC
Vacation home in Morganton with kitchen
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
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Morganton, NC
- Place, Oak Hill Community Park & Forest4 min drive
- Place, Catawba Meadows Park8 min drive
- Place, Lake James11 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Children/Youth Bedroom (Max.165lb top bunk)
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Extra Bedroom
1 Twin Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Main
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Entire House in the Heart of Western Burke County, NC
Located right off of beautiful NC 181! Affords easy public access to a variety of state and national recreation sites including Linville River Boat Ramp (9 miles), Lake James State Park (13 miles), Brown Mountain OHV (11 miles), the Wilson Creek Wilderness (13 miles), and the Linville River Gorge and the mountains of the Jonas RIdge (20 miles to the Table Rock parking lot). Motorists may choose to day trip up NC 181’s scenic Ripshin Ridge to the Brown Mountain Overlook, Upper Creek Falls, and the Blue Ridge Parkway with short drives on the parkway to Linville Falls, the Viaduct Bridge, Grandfather Mountain State Park, Julian Price Memorial Park, and Moses Cone Memorial Park.
The house itself was the loving home of Buddy and Dot Harris where they lived, raised their children, and hosted their friends, grandchildren , and great grand children for 58 years. The home has been recently renovated to keep the original charm of Buddy and Dot’s home while also offering the comfort and functionality of a vacation rental. And, if you come at the right time, fresh garden vegetables may be available for those who complement Buddy’s garden.
Amenities include a full kitchen with gas range and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. Bedding and towels for the house are provided; swimming towels not provided. Beds include one double (Bedroom 1), one single (Bedroom 2), and four bunks (Bedroom 3).
The house itself was the loving home of Buddy and Dot Harris where they lived, raised their children, and hosted their friends, grandchildren , and great grand children for 58 years. The home has been recently renovated to keep the original charm of Buddy and Dot’s home while also offering the comfort and functionality of a vacation rental. And, if you come at the right time, fresh garden vegetables may be available for those who complement Buddy’s garden.
Amenities include a full kitchen with gas range and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. Bedding and towels for the house are provided; swimming towels not provided. Beds include one double (Bedroom 1), one single (Bedroom 2), and four bunks (Bedroom 3).
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Top bunks have a weight capacity of 160 lbs.
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
Property # 2341629
About the neighborhood
Morganton
Located in Morganton, this vacation home is in a rural area. Historic Burke County Courthouse and Old Rock School Railway Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rock Pile Farm And Stump Farm Forestry Center and Lake James State Park. The Outpost and Martha's Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Morganton, NC
What's nearby
- Oak Hill Community Park & Forest - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
- Freedom Park - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
- Catawba Meadows Park - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
- Catawba River Greenway - Greenlee Ford & River Village Sections - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
- Lake James - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Silver Creek Restaurant - 10 min drive
- Bones Jones Burgers And Butchery - 9 min drive
- Wendy's - 7 min drive
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Oct 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tari S.
Dec 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for our short stay.
Tari S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark D.
Oct 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jesse B.
Aug 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Jesse B.
Stayed 46 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Derek S.
Oct 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Derek S.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
sonya
Oct 22, 2023
Liked: Amenities
sonya
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marie O.
Nov 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overnight stay
Marie O.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeff L.
Sep 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay! Like a Time Machine!
Jeff L.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen K.
Dec 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home for Aunt's 70th wedding anniversary
Kathleen K.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian M.
Oct 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, comfortable home and gracious host!
Brian M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jacci S.
Apr 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Jacci S.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin L.
Dec 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country charm
Kevin L.
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diana W., Orono, MN and Naples, FL
Mar 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Home with ALL the Amenities
Diana W.
Stayed 92 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Billy R.
Feb 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute
Billy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kodee H.
Oct 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Night Before
Kodee H.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rich M.
Oct 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing hosts
Rich M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diana W., Orono, MN and Naples, FL
May 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy & Well-Appointed Cottage with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Diana W.
Stayed 61 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rich M.
Nov 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great ,clean little place with an amazing host
Rich M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharon F.
Mar 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overnight Stay
Sharon F.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
P S.
Oct 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks
P S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Terry
Jun 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Terry
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
James S.
Mar 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed.
James S.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sandra P.
Dec 30, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy like at Grandma's House
Sandra P.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Juan E.
Nov 2, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay!
Juan E.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
william m.
Aug 27, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend at grandmas
william m.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by Janette Harris
Languages:
English
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