Bring the Boat - Deep Water Estate on Lake Norman Sleeps 22 | Biggest Private Dock on the Lake, Movie Theater, 2 Chef's Kitchens, Game Room, Fire Pit, Gas BBQ | Room for the Whole Crew
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Bring the Boat - Deep Water Estate on Lake Norman Sleeps 22 | Biggest Private Dock on the Lake, Movie Theater, 2 Chef's Kitchens, Game Room, Fire Pit, Gas BBQ | Room for the Whole Crew
Located in Mayhew, this vacation home is on the waterfront. NC Auto Racing Hall of Fame and Memory Lane Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mallard Head Country Club and George Pappas' Victory Lanes. Traveling with kids? Consider North Main Park, or check out an event or a game at Lake Norman Tennis Center. With kayaking and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Does Stay Awhile by AvantStay | Lakefront + Pool, Dock have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Stay Awhile by AvantStay | Lakefront + Pool, Dock?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay Awhile by AvantStay | Lakefront + Pool, Dock on Oct 25, 2026 start from $801, 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.
Is Stay Awhile by AvantStay | Lakefront + Pool, Dock pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Stay Awhile by AvantStay | Lakefront + Pool, Dock?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stay Awhile by AvantStay | Lakefront + Pool, Dock?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Stay Awhile by AvantStay | Lakefront + Pool, Dock located?
This family-friendly Mayhew vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Norman and Mallard Head Country Club. NC Auto Racing Hall of Fame and George Pappas' Victory Lanes are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Beautiful and clean property. We loved our time at this house. The lake was gorgeous and the rental team was great to work with. Would definitely recommend to anyone staying in the area.
A perfect setting to sit back, relax, and connect with family. House accommodated our group so we could focus on fun. Hope to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2025
Thank you, Karmyn! We’re glad the house provided the perfect setting for your family to relax and enjoy your time together. We’d love to welcome you back whenever you’re ready for another stay!
We loved our stay. The pool is awesome, plenty of space in the house, and directly on the lake. Would highly recommend this property to any large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Thanks, Brian! We are so happy you and your guests had a great time! We hope you will be back!
The house was beautifully positioned on the lake, with easy access to open waters. The property itself was very clean and updated. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2023
Thanks, Reilly! We are so glad you had a wonderful time and were satisfied with the property. We hope you will be back soon!
House had awesome layout and set up for our team event. Management staff EXTREMELY accommodating and flexible for our needs. Outdoor entertainment space is fantastic… great pool, plenty seating and the grills were an added plus. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2023
Thanks Kaniche, so glad you and your team had a great time! We hope you will be back soon!
Place was very clean. Nice and quiet. Outside of house and pool in need of maintenance pool leaks alot. Driveway is very sketchy for full size vehicle's.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Chris. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the clean and quiet setting. We appreciate you pointing out the maintenance concerns and the note about the driveway—these are helpful insights, and we’ll make sure they’re passed along to the team for review.
My husband and I enjoyed our stay. We had coffee and breakfast overlooking the lake and spent the day at the pool. We also did laundry which made unpacking so much easier when we got home! We’re planning our next VRBO adventure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2023
Thanks, Kimberly! Sounds like a great weekend. Hope you will be back soon!
Stayed with a group of buddies for nascar event. Great house for many different activities. Plenty of beds. Lots of entertaining space. The most well stocked rental kitchen I’ve seen. Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2023
Sounds like an awesome weekend at the lake! So glad you were pleased with the property! We hope you will be back to stay with Lakecations, again soon!
This house was perfect for our family. It was our second time staying at this house and we are already planning our trip back. Very private quiet dock section that is safe for kids to play in the lake. Kids love to paddle board and kayak and go tubing on the boat. It was easy to rent the boat that came with the house and used sun side rentals for some other lake fun items!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2023
Thanks Katheleen! We are so glad you and your family returned for a second trip, we can't wait to have you return!
My friends and I loved this property. There were 10 of us and we never felt cramped for space. The owners thought of everything. Plenty of towels, toiletries, fire wood, gas connections for the grills, ice, you name it.
There was ample parking and close proximity to a grocery store. If you planning to stay in the Lake Norman area and have a nice size group, this place is a must! 5 stars all around from me.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 12, 2021
Thanks Jeremy, we would love to host you again on your next Lakecation!
We had such a great time with plenty of space. We used the pool daily and loved the view and access to the lake. Great customer service. My only complaint would be that we couldn’t get internet the last two days. We called first thing in the morning when we noticed it wasn’t working and no one was able to come out to fix it. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2025
Thank you, Kimberly. We’re glad you enjoyed the spacious home, daily pool use, and the beautiful lake views and access. We appreciate your feedback regarding the internet and will review this with our team. We’d be happy to host you again.
pool area and dock were perfect for our group other than the fact the water was green pretty much all week - pool guy was back several times but i do not think he was very knowledgeable about salt water poolsinside was just above average master bed was almost 4 feet off the ground my wife is 5’ tall very hard to get in/outcooking supplies were short - normally a lot of spices etc nothing here and short on large platters and pots very small kitchenoutside patios great we ate all meals theresunken game room dangerous - only one fall this week - a chair or dresser in bedrooms would be greatlove the Morrisville location trash pick up was poor - never empty more than 1/2 the can - very stinky when we arrived and left - overall it worked for our family esp the outside area and we had our normal crazy good time - beds were comfortable once you got inthe house just needs some updates but great location- no issues with neighbors - back yard area perfect - over priced for the housebut underpriced for the back pool and dock area - plenty of water depth to get boat in!!host was very responsive- lake view beautiful kids swam in it every day!John
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2026
Thanks for taking the time to lay all of this out, John — the level of detail is genuinely useful. We're glad the outdoor spaces carried the week: the dock, the patios where you ate every meal, the depth for the boat, and that lake view the kids clearly made the most of. Sounds like the family still had the crazy good time you were after.
That said, several things here should have gone better. The pool water not clearing all week is the big one, and your point about saltwater expertise has been passed along specifically. The kitchen being short on cookware and spices, the height of the master bed, the step down into the game room, the trash service, and the request for bedroom seating have all gone to our team as well.
We appreciate you being straightforward about the value equation too. We'd welcome the chance to host your family again with these things sorted out.
Did the family vacation here and had a blast. Enjoyed the convenience of the pool and the property location and grounds are wonderful! The interior of the home could use a fresh cost of paint and the bunk room is pretty tight with no closet, dresser or storage for kiddo’s clothes. The bunk room lacked privacy with no window blind the door that separates it from the main living area is glass. We also did not realize that the owners pontoon boat would be onsite which made finding dock room for our boat and jet ski’s challenging. However none of these things stopped us from having a great time. The property’s location and grounds are fantastic and we spent most of our time either on the lake or in the pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2025
Thanks for sharing your experience, Sandra! We're so glad your family had a blast and made the most of the lake and pool. We appreciate your feedback on the interior and bunk room—those details help us know where we can improve. It's great to hear that the beautiful location and grounds made for a memorable stay!
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jeannine H.
Jun 14, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great space!
The sleeping arrangements were perfect for my whole family; we had 14 all together, 8 adults and 6 kids. The bunk room was so fun for the kids! The kitchen is well-stocked, and having two refrigerators is key. The low cleanliness score is because of the pool. It wasn’t properly opened, so it was dirty and ended up green while we were there. That part was disappointing. Otherwise, assuming this has been addressed, it’s a wonderful property!
The location and backyard amenities make this house very desirable. Great space for entertaining or larger groups. Plenty of TVs, pool toys, fridge space. You are able to communicate with a property manager at anytime through text which was helpful. One thing that stood out was the general wear and tear on the house; I understand it is meant as a rental so you furnish and utilize it accordingly but some lights and fans didnt work, multiple things were held together with zip ties, pool was dirty. For the prices charged I think items should be fixed/replaced when broken.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 19, 2022
Thanks Curtid...we have plans to make changes to the wear and tear in the winter.
Our 2 daughters found this wonderful house that met our budget and fit our needs - large enough for our family, on a lake with a pool and able to rent for less than a week. Loved being able to rent pontoon through owner, pool table for adults & teens and 2 kayaks and paddle board and corn hole. We believe we left the house very clean and neat. All trash emptied and taken to cans, towels by washer and beds stripped and sheets left at on floor in rooms per instructions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 19, 2022
Thanks Susan for being a great guest, we are glad you enjoyed your Lakecation at Stay Awhile.
Verified review
8/10 Good
Don M.
Jul 13, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Nice property
Beautiful property with great views of the lake. The family had a great time! The A/C struggled to keep the home cool on extremely hot days, and the grill/smoker was broken and not replaced adequately for the price of the rental. Consider altering pool treatments to be at times that do not disrupt the renter’s experience. Overall a positive and memorable experience.
Our family and close friends from California, Texas, Georgia, New Jersey and North Carolina came together for a long weekend at Lake Norman. It was fabulous. From the pool table, wonderful lake views, large patio, outdoor pool, tiki bar, and of course the lake toys we had a great time.
This is a nice property in a great location - a nice part of the lake close to several marinas, groceries and other suburban essentials, and also close to Davidson. The property manager does a great job communicating and the check in process was great. Having a pool and a pontoon boat available on the property made the trip a lot of fun. The property is a little worn and could use some TLC (and a little more cookware) but I wouldn't let that discourage you from staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 19, 2022
Thanks Laurence, we will be working on the TLC of the house this winter!
We stayed here with our teen girls and two other families. It was a great stay. The kids loved the bunk room and open space . There was plenty of room for us all to eat and hang out in the evenings. Very beautiful pool, lake view and just what we expected from description. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 18, 2022
Thanks Laura! Glad you had a great time at Stay Awhile. Please keep Lakecations in mind for your next trip to Lake Norman!