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Lake Hyco Retreat - Family Friendly, VIR, Raleigh, Durham, RDU

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 123600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Semora, NC
  • Hyco Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Virginia International Raceway
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Caesars Virginia Casino
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Danville, VA (DAN-Danville Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Lower Level, King Bedroom

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

Lower Level, Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs, 2nd King Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level, full shared Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Primary Bedroom, En-suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs, full shared bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Hyco Retreat - Family Friendly, VIR, Raleigh, Durham, RDU

Relax with friends and family in a 5 bed/4 bath waterfront property that sleeps 14. 2500 sqft dock has a beautiful patio area, 2 boat lifts, and a jet ski lift. Kayak and SUP use included. Main house has a large deck with sweeping sunset views, a patio that seats 15, 2 full kitchens, and a game room. Relax on the lake with lawn games, a hammock, and a fire pit.

This is the perfect place to make lifelong memories on the lake!

Property manager

Jennifer Barkley
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Life Jackets for up to 5 Small Children Provided
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Events

No events allowed
Contact owners for event special requests
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There will be a fine of $5 per cig butt we find
Must Get Permission for Boat Lift Use
Fire pit on property. Wood is not provided.
As a courtesy to our cleaners, upon checkout, please remove all used sheets and towels, start the dishwasher(s), and bring trash to the can.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Contact owners for event special requests
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Semora

Located in Semora, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Milton Studio Art Gallery and Kirby Cultural Arts Complex are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Dan River Soapworks and Danville Science Center. Travelling with kids? Consider White Rock Park and Swain Acres Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Semora, NC

What's nearby

  • Hyco Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Virginia International Raceway - 22 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Roxboro Lake - 24 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Danville's Riverwalk Trail - 33 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Caesars Virginia Casino - 40 min drive - 42.5 km

Getting around

  • Danville Station - 30 min drive
  • Danville, VA (DAN-Danville Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aunt Millie's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar 119 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Warm Waters Restaurant and Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Concord Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Milltown Eatery & Saloon - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Hyco Retreat - Family Friendly, VIR, Raleigh, Durham, RDU pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake Hyco Retreat - Family Friendly, VIR, Raleigh, Durham, RDU?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Hyco Retreat - Family Friendly, VIR, Raleigh, Durham, RDU?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Hyco Retreat - Family Friendly, VIR, Raleigh, Durham, RDU located?

This family-friendly Semora holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Hyco Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dan River Soapworks and Milton Access Area. Olive Hill Park and Milton Studio Art Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Friends and Family get away

The host was amazing. The property is perfect. Great location for all ages and seasons.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi K.

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

Fun family gathering

The house was perfect for our family Christmas celebration. Very comfortable and well stocked kitchen. Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Gorgeous lake home loved our visit

This beautiful home was the perfect place to stay for our large group of 10 people. Everybody had their plenty of space and there were plenty of bathrooms and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could need. We had a blast taking the paddle boards and kayaks out on the lake and the dock is a quick walk down from the house and it has its own private boat house with life vests and chairs and other furniture and a wonderful place to hang out. it’s one of the favorite homes we stayed at and we hope to be back again soon. The host was lovely and communicated everything in a prompt manner and we can’t thank her enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi G.

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

Family celebrations

Beautiful house, with plenty of room to relax and have fun. Great boat dock for drinking coffee, fishing and swimming from.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lakehouse Vacation

Family gathering of 12. Kids who loved swimming and fishing and kayaking with Adults who enjoyed sitting and swinging
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette L.

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

Peaceful space

This home was exactly the location and size we needed when we had our daughter's wedding at our lakehouse also on Hyco Lake. It provided such a serene place for coffee in the morning on the deck overlooking the beautiful yard and lake before all the chaos of a weekend wedding ensues. Jenn was absolutely wonderful in her communication with me, thorough and timely. Although us as Parents of the Bride didn't spend much time there, what we did was very comfortable and restful. The other family that stayed here raved about how beautiful and spacious (and separate) the downstairs area was. As we were coming and going different times of the day, this was very helpful in our accommodations. So very happy this beautiful place was part of such a special weekend on Hyco Lake !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R.

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

Staycation!

The house was very clean, beds were amazingly comfortable! Perfect for our group to get away for a weekend! Hope to be back when it is warm enough to enjoy the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSLYN G.

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

Great for a large group

We rented for our race team & pit crew for a VIR race. Exactly as described, plenty of space and beds for everyone. Common areas both upstairs and downstairs were great for a large group of people. Christmas decorations were a nice touch. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina M.

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

Perfect for a family

My family with little kids and a dog stayed for lake fun and a racetrack weekend at VIR. We loved the house, location, property, and dock. It’s a quick drive to VIR. The house was very clean and well organized. It had lots of pots, cooking supplies, towels, shampoo, soap, etc… The house has an awesome yard and is in a nice little cove off the lake. We loved being able to easily walk from the dock to the house and the dock was comfortable to sit on. It was such a plus to be able to run back and forth on a gently sloping path. We had meals and coffee on the lovely covered deck with a fan going so we didn’t have to worry about mosquitoes. It’s an awesome place and we hope to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

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

Wonderful

Great size of house and dock. Well equipped kitchen and home overall We’re missing some pillow cases for pillows Great spot in lake Always love our time and never want to leave Would definitely rent from owners again Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim K., Fayetteville, NC

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

.Family get together

Great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

larry b.

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

vacant

great rental
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

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

Secret gem in Semora NC!

We had a group of 12, two families, for 5 days and we never ran out of things to do at this house! The way the rooms are spaced, and having two kitchens made it a dream stay for so many people! The lake is beautiful and not too busy. You can float, paddle board, and kayak safely. We will absolutely book again and again, We rent many, many VRBO's each year and this is one of the top homes that we have enjoyed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

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

Summer Vacation Stay

We had a very positive experience with this property. The home was impeccable. Beds were comfy, all of the small details were thought of. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Graduation stay but will def come back

We came for a graduation that was in Durham. Once I saw this house I knew this was the one! The grass is greener, the air is fresher, the vibe is more peaceful then the pictures can describe. If you are going during warmer months get a boat from NC marine they are so nice!the house is just breathtaking seriously..I didn’t want to leave lol ..Jennifer is very responsive as well.. was a very easy experience and pleasant
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Super nice

Very clean, kitchen well stocked (plates, glasses, silverware). Lots of spices, etc. was too cold this weekend to checkout the waterfront but looked like easy access. Beds were comfy. Super large outside area also that we did not get to use to full potential.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kallan K.

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

VIR race weekend

VIR race weekend and a great way to have a weekend at the track. Host was fantastic, would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony V.

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

Great house for gathering and beautiful views

Excellent property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin E., Leesburg, VA

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

Son’s wedding

This home was amazing and very relaxing. All the comforts of home. Thank you for sharing your home. Would love to return
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arin S.

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

Serene

Great location, very clean, and tranquil home away from home while my wife, daughter, and I were in town attending the annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival. It was exactly what we were seeking to have a homebase away from all the noise with plenty of space and a great natural view. Would book again. Fingers crossed internet is upgraded to fiber next year :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby S.

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

Race Weekend Stay

Our group had a great time staying at this peaceful lake property. The lake is so quiet, and it was great to take a swim after a long day at VIR! All the drivers enjoyed a home cooked meal, and reviewing race video on the various TV options. Great accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

johnelle b.

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

Rejuvinating

Lovely property on beautiful lake in a quiet and peaceful location. The home was immaculately clean. Beds were comfortable and plenty of spaces to be together or apart. The dock is amazing for daytime fun in the sun or evenings catching fish and watching the sunsets. Just all around a great place to reconnect with family and rejuvinate!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B., Raleigh, NC

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

Great Dock!!

We spent most of our week relaxing under the covered dock area. We spent lots of time in the water and the kids fished off the dock. House was well stocked and plenty of space for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

All great!

Everything was perfect - the house, the dock, the lake & boat rental. Had a blast on our annual friendcation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Barkley

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I'm a former pilot and a homemaker.

Why they chose this property

Our property is about 1 acre with lots of parking space. Our five bedrooms are ample in size. Three rooms are upstairs and two are down. We have a sidewalk to the lower level bedrooms and the dock in case steps are a concern and our lower level bathroom has just a small step in to the large shower.

There are two full kitchens in the home and a grilling station outdoors. We provide many of the basic needs for cooking. Our coffee bar has a regular Keurig cup dispenser and full pot, bean grinder, Vertuo Nespresso, electric kettle and loose tea pot.

The dock is 2500 sqft with two boat lifts and a jet ski lift. We require an additional fee for use of the lifts and a brief how-to review. In our bar on the dock we have a mini fridge and many different sized life vests.

What makes this property unique

Available to our guests free of charge is the use of our kayak and SUP. Please care for them like they are your own and lock them up as you found them.

Please inquire about our “cozy stay” rates if you don’t require the entire 5 bedroom home or your stay is under 3 nights. The upstairs is easily partitioned and the whole outdoors is still available.

Please inquire about events on the property. Weddings and more formal gatherings are encouraged and would be beautiful on our property.

You’ll have access to the whole home with the exception of a few locked supply closets and the garage.

You will also have access to everything on the dock. Please take care and require little ones and non-swimmers to wear a vest. It’s about 7 ft deep off the end of the dock.

Other things to note:
Our home is not child-proofed but we do welcome children. Our children are young and have done fine in the home but be aware there are no baby gates or childproof devices.

A single pet is permitted. No large breed dogs please.

Languages:

English

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