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Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best!

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Quiet cove with beautiful view!
Beautiful views!
View from one of the three decks
No boat traffic and view of main channel
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Conover, NC
  • Popular LocationValley Hills Mall22 min drive
  • Popular LocationLenoir-Rhyne University22 min drive
  • Popular LocationHickory Metro Convention Center23 min drive
  • AirportNorth Wilkesboro (IKB-Wilkes County)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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!

Property manager

Travis & Lesa Roffler
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Conover

Located in Conover, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Crossing at Hollar Mill and Bunker Hill Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Conover City Park and Catawba Science Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hickory Motor Speedway or L.P. Frans Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Conover, NC

What's nearby

  • Catawba Valley Medical Center - 19 min drive
  • Valley Hills Mall - 22 min drive
  • Lenoir-Rhyne University - 22 min drive
  • Hickory Metro Convention Center - 23 min drive
  • Frye Regional Medical Center - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 16 min drive
  • Burger King - 15 min drive
  • Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - 15 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 16 min drive
  • Arby's - 17 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dylan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
House was perfect and the owners were great to work with! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay but great time !
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C., Newton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day Staycation
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 ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get-away
Very nice property with everything we needed, for a nice, relaxing time away. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L., Newtown, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely Coming Back
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Travis & Lesa Roffler

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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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