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Azalea Retreat | Pool | Pickleball | Game Room | Sleeps 34

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A swimming pool with stone steps and a view of a lake.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a small attached garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
A large, multi-story building with a prominent entrance, stone facade, and a balcony area.
A spacious living room with a large black leather sofa, patterned chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large sliding glass doors.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a central island with bar stools, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Ping pong onsite
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Norman

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Place, Lake Norman
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bank of America Stadium
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Spectrum Center
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 34)

Cottage- LL Bunk Room

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Cottage- LL Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Cottage- LL Queen Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Cottage- LL Queen Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Cottage- LL Queen Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Lodge- LL 2 Queens Suite

2 Queen Beds

Lodge- LL Bunk Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Lodge- LL Primary Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Lodge- ML Primary Suite

1 King Bed

Lodge- UL Queen Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Lodge- UL Queen Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

10 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Cottage- LL Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Cottage- LL Primary Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Cottage- LL Queen Bath #1

Toilet · Shower only

Cottage- LL Queen Bath #2

Toilet · Shower only

Cottage- LL Queen Bath #3

Toilet · Shower only

Cottage- UL Hall Bath

Toilet

Lodge- LL Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lodge- LL Primary Suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Lodge- LL Queens Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Lodge- ML Hall Bath

Toilet

Lodge- ML Primary Suite

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Lodge- UL Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Sherrills Ford

Located in Lake Norman of Catawba, this vacation home is near theme parks and on a lake. Memory Lane Museum and NC Auto Racing Hall of Fame are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bunker Hill Covered Bridge and Mooresville Arts at The Depot. Traveling with kids? Consider David A. Hunsucker Memorial Park and George Pappas' Victory Lanes. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water skiing, and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Sherrills Ford, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Norman - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Charlotte Motor Speedway - 53 min drive - 80.0 km
  • Bank of America Stadium - 53 min drive - 81.6 km
  • Spectrum Center - 54 min drive - 81.3 km
  • Charlotte Convention Center - 55 min drive - 82.7 km

Getting around

  • Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairi-O - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Waterside Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Azalea Retreat | Pool | Pickleball | Game Room | Sleeps 34 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Azalea Retreat | Pool | Pickleball | Game Room | Sleeps 34?

As of Nov 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Azalea Retreat | Pool | Pickleball | Game Room | Sleeps 34 on Dec 7, 2026 start from $2,127, 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 Azalea Retreat | Pool | Pickleball | Game Room | Sleeps 34?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Azalea Retreat | Pool | Pickleball | Game Room | Sleeps 34?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Azalea Retreat | Pool | Pickleball | Game Room | Sleeps 34 located?

This family-friendly Lake Norman of Catawba vacation home is located on a lake, just steps from Lake Norman and Catawba River. Sherrills Ford Optimist Park is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was impressive! Great views and plenty of room. I would highly recommend this property for large parties.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on Oct 28, 2026
We appreciate you choosing Southern Charm Retreats for your vacation! Thank you for being a wonderful guest, and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Both properties were beautiful. Everything exceeded our expectations. We had a wonderful time together as a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that both properties exceeded your expectations and that you had such a wonderful time together as a family. It means a lot to be part of those special moments, and we’d love to host you all again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place, great hosts

Really enjoyed our visit - the hosts were super-responsive and everything was as advertised. The accommodations were incredibly clean and were very well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property for large family

Awesome experience for entire family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2021
So happy y'all had a great time! Please keep Lakecations in mind for your next trip to Lake Norman!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for relax

Clean well located and quiet perfect end of the year
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 16, 2022
Thanks Mario, glad you all had a great time. Please keep Lakecations in mind for your next trip to Lake Norman!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

Amazing lake side location, everything clean and ready to start a vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family holiday

Lots of space and things to do for the four generations that came from 6 states in the region for Thanksgiving. The kitchen was well-equipped, property in good shape and perfect indoor and outdoor spaces for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a large family gathering!

Wonderful trip. The view is amazing. Everything was perfect. We even tried out the pickleball court!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 26, 2025
Thank you, Jennifer! We're so glad you had a wonderful trip and enjoyed the view — and even got to try out the pickleball court! We'd love to have you back for another stay anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Log cabin luxury

Property is beautiful! Even though we had overcast skies for 2 days & rain for 1 day, we kept busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 12, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review, Karen! We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful property, even with the weather keeping you inside for a bit. It's great that you were still able to make the most of your stay! We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work Retreat

This was a wonderful place to have a work retreat and refill our cups! Everyone enjoyed the space to reconnect and meet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2023
Thank you so much for the great feedback, Tammy! We are so glad you and your guests had a great time. We hope you will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at a beautiful property (with 2 houses) on Lake Norman

Our large group really enjoyed staying at the 2 houses on Lake Norman through Lakecations. Everything was just as advertised, right on the water, clean, and the pool was awesome. 100% would recommend to any other groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Four generations family vacation

Houses, lake, property were beautiful! The pool was amazing for all ages! Loved having the boat delivered and picked up from the dock. Enjoyed having the paddle board and kayak as well! We vacation on a different lake every year and we really enjoyed this lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2022
Thanks Terri, glad y'all enjoyed your Lakecation on Lake Norman! Hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome House for a Family Reunion!

This is a dream rental! Stocked with every kitchen utensil and appliance you could ever need! Great pool and spread of rooms and kayaks to enjoy! Our group even got out on the pickleball court a lot, even though it’s a little narrower than a real court.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Houses and Property

We all enjoyed our stay, the property and houses are great. The pool and two docks as well as the pickle ball and basketball courts are great amenities. The seating for hanging out and dinner was perfect for our large family. Communication was great. We definitely recommend staying at this property if you have a large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Azalea Retreat

Fabulous accommodations. Issues were resolved with a phone call or two.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2022
Thanks Ann, glad you loved the house and the management team was able to resolve any issues!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Experience!

Exactly what we needed for a very special day! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 26, 2021
Thanks Danae! So glad you enjoyed all Azalea Retreat has to offer! We would love to host your group again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The BEST place to stay on Lake Norman

From the check in process to check out process, it was so smooth. The property manager reached out a few days prior to checking in and she was very responsive. I’d recommend this property over and over! The pictures literally do it no justice at all! This house was AMAZING and it was perfect for the getaway! We will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 30, 2020
Thanks so much Megan! Glad you all had a great time can't wait to host again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing 90th birthday celebration

Amazing property. Everything top botch and exactly as advertised. Hosts were helpful and very responsive! The chairs could be reupholstered or a little more comfortable and some of the furniture needs to be replaced but that is a small criticism on an absolutely wonderful property! We would host another family vacation here again and we may come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay!

This property was AMAZING! In fact this was the first time being able to rent out a space with 2 homes on the same spot. The cottage was so cozy and nice. The cabin home felt like we were in the mountains WHILE we stayed on the lake. Beautiful lake view very quiet and peaceful. Both homes were great and the bedding was very comfortable with clean and fresh linens! If you have need of a lake vacation that can accomodate lots of people its worth the money spent! L Scott North Carolina
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 26, 2021
Thanks Lenika! So glad you enjoyed Azalea Retreat. We look forward to hosting your next Lakecation on Lake Norman!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome weekend!

We stayed here with some family and friends for the weekend and it was phenomenal! The property is absolutely gorgeous and located on a perfect spot on the lake. Both houses are spacious and up to date and have all amenities you could need. We loved laying out by the luxurious pool and using the fire pit to make s’mores. The kitchen and common areas are huge so there’s plenty of space to eat and socialize! The deck was such a nice addition and is perfect for sunsets and sunrises! All around just a perfect spot for a large group. You won’t want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 16, 2023
Thank you so much, Samantha! We are so happy you and your guests had such a wonderful time at the the property! We hope you will be back soon to stay with Lakecations!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall retreat

We used this property as a fall retreat for our college ministry. Everything was great, the only minus would be the pool not being able to be heated (we tried to have it heated, but it never got warm enough). Everything else was perfect though!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 9, 2020
Thanks Corey, glad your retreat went well. Would love to host again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place for Group Gathering

This is the perfect place for group gathering! The place has a lot of space for 30 people. The place is very relaxing and there’s enough to do for everybody. The house has indoor/outdoor games, firepit, grill, water activities, and complete supplies for the kitchen and bedrooms. Everything you can possibly think of is already onsite. There’s plenty of parking space in the area and stores/restaurants are around 20mins drive. The property is very well maintained and the Property Manager is very helpful and responsive. Don’t hesitate! Just book it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 1, 2022
Thank you Arianne! We love that you had such a great time at the house and you found the house to meet all your needs for you and your guests! We hope you will consider Lakecations for all your future trips to Lake Norman!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Get-a-way with family Lake Avany

Lake Avant was in my opinion 2nd to none. My family of 30 and I enjoyed the experience of the lodge and cottage. They were both top notch clean and had everything that we needed in the kitchen. The youth enjoyed playing pickle ball and the other games on the grounds and inside. The weather was nice for first coupe days so the younger children enjoyed the outside. The older men enjoyed kayaking and we also appreciated how both homes were decorated so beautifully. This made our Christmas exceptionally special. We are really thinking about visiting when weather gets warmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Leadership retreat

We really liked the home and the property. A couple of items that need to be addressed. Downstairs master bath only had hot water for shower, also the same problem in the common area bath downstairs. Would be nice to have brushes in kitchen to clean potatoes and corn. Everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great property- make sure construction is finished

This was a 5+ star property- clean, beautiful views, comfortable accommodations- could have used one additional bathroom upstairs so 4 adults did not have to share. 4 stars are due to the construction on a new-build next door. Work started at 7AM and continued until 6PM. The house shared a driveway so there was frequent construction traffic and people parking in the driveway. This is clearly temporary but distracted from otherwise wonderful Thanksgiving family reunion.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 15, 2024
Thank you for your thoughtful review, Mitch! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the property, views, and accommodations. We truly appreciate your feedback about the additional bathroom and the construction next door. We understand how disruptive that can be, and we're glad it didn't overshadow your Thanksgiving reunion. We hope to host you again in the future for an even more peaceful stay!
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