The Lake Hickory Retreat- Waterfront Home With Private Dock and Beach!

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A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and forest, a ceiling fan, and a small table.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A curved driveway leading to a house with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a granite countertop.
A spacious living room with two blue sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Hickory

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Hickory, NC
  • Place, Lake Hickory
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lenoir-Rhyne University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Hickory Metro Convention Center
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Lake View Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Primary Suite

1 King Bed

The Twin Room

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Primary Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Hickory

Located in Northlakes, a neighborhood in Hickory, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Hickory Aviation Museum and Granite Falls History are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Valley Hills Mall and Hickory Furniture Mart. Traveling with kids? Consider Catawba Science Center and Hudson Depot Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Hickory, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Hickory - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lenoir-Rhyne University - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Hickory Metro Convention Center - 14 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Valley Hills Mall - 14 min drive - 17.0 km
  • The Blowing Rock - 50 min drive - 66.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Back Yard Burgers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Standard Oyster Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lake Hickory Retreat- Waterfront Home With Private Dock and Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lake Hickory Retreat- Waterfront Home With Private Dock and Beach!?

As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lake Hickory Retreat- Waterfront Home With Private Dock and Beach! on Jan 25, 2027 start from $386, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lake Hickory Retreat- Waterfront Home With Private Dock and Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lake Hickory Retreat- Waterfront Home With Private Dock and Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lake Hickory Retreat- Waterfront Home With Private Dock and Beach! located?

Located in Northlakes, this beachfront vacation home is next to a golf course, steps from Lake Hickory, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Catawba River and Granite Falls Neighborhood Park. Long View Recreation Area and Granite Falls Recreation Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful property easy to live
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on Oct 2, 2026
Andrew, thank you so much for staying with us! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip, we can’t wait to have you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was just as described and had a beautiful view of the lake and the beds were incredibly comfortable! Our son is in college at Lenoir Rhyne so we will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2026
Becky, we are so glad that you enjoyed your time at the lake Hickory retreat! We definitely went above and beyond for our beds to make sure they were as comfortable as possible! Nothing like waking up, refreshed to spend a day on the lake!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very convenient for us to travel back and forth through Hickory and the surrounding area. The view was always amazing and great to see early in the morning and late at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and beautiful views! If you have multiple cars just prepare for the right driveway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 12, 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us! This winter we are working on a way to expand the driveway in a way that would allow for 2 cars side by side in the driveway. Thank you so much for the feedback and we can’t wait to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house with a great view! Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2026
Heather, thank you so much for the kind words and five star review! We’re so glad that we got to be a part of your time in Hickory!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Close to everything but tucked away with lake views. Great communication as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 10, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words Amy! It was a pleasure hosting you and we can’t wait to host your next stay in Hickory!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property!!! Very convenient to stores/restaurants. The property is clean and is exactly as pictured and described. Lots of special extras that makes for a great stay! Beds are comfortable and kitchen is well stocked. Having the community beach is very convenient. Host is easy to communicate with and always responsive! The view is amazing and you will not be disappointed with this rental!
Stayed 27 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2026
Bonnie thank you SO much for this review! It was a pleasure hosting you and can’t wait to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband, dog, and I had a wonderful time staying at the Lake Hickory Retreat! We had a great time at the community beach and seriously need to know where they got the downstairs couch from because it was SO comfortable! We probably would’ve barely gone upstairs if there was a bathroom and fridge in the basement, however, the view from the upstairs balcony is incredible at all hours of the day! Our only recommendation is to either provide a portable fan or improve the ceiling fan in the king bedroom. We would love to stay here again once the stairs and dock are done!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 17, 2026
Jennifer, thank you so much for staying, we are glad you enjoyed! The dock is officially completed and ready for Lake Hickory retreat, guests! We have also purchased additional fans for every room! We can’t wait to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There is so much to love about this rental! We spent a month here and we loved it! The view is amazing! And can easily be enjoyed from all the outdoor space that has plenty of seating including a table with an umbrella. You can also enjoy the view from the living room couch. The house is well stocked with everything you need. There are plenty of linens and beach towels. The kitchen has everything you will need to cook any meal you want. The dining room table is a perfect size for playing games, which there are many there to enjoy. Downstairs is the perfect place to have fun with a ping pong table and foosball table when you are taking a break from the waterThe location of the house is perfect. There are so many restaurants nearby and Walmart will deliver groceries right to your door. An added bonus is you are close to the marina and their are several restaurants you can enjoy on the lake that often have live music. The dock is brand new and it is so nice to have a community beach to play on all day long The host goes above and beyond to make sure you have all you need for your stay and is always easy to communicate with. This is a great rental!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2026
Bonnie, thank you so much for this kind review! As always, it is a pleasure to host you and we can’t wait to have you back again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from inside the house and the decks is phenomenal...from sunup to sundown. The house is a 1970's ranch, remodeled inside. Spotlessly clean, new furniture,appliances,cabinetry. The exterior is not remodeled. Don't be put off by it.....the home is very nice to stay in. The materials used inside are high quality and the floorplan is perfect. This is an easy house to stay in. We had a small dog and he got along fine in the house and it was easy to walk him in the front and back yards. The Beach access is convenient and it is very nice to sit down there and watch the boats and Jet skis come in and go out. There is a starbucks 10 minutes away and downtown Hickory and the Viewmont section are also 10 minutes away. The Riverwalk is 7 minutes away and the City Walk only a little further. There is plenty to do and see. We enjoyed sitting on the deck (Both decks have there strong points) and watching the comings and goings across Lake Hickory. We have a Ford Expedition and were easily able to park in the driveway,under the side deck. It is a quiet and private location.
view directly across the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 5, 2026
Sandi! Thank you so much for your kind words about The Lake Hickory Retreat and thank you for taking such great care of the home! We are excited to see you again soon!
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