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Located on the lake, this cottage features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 10 guests. Enjoy water views from the patio, perfect for relaxation. Engage in nearby fishing, waterskiing, and game walks, while exploring Old Soudan Wildlife Management Area and Longwood Public Use Area.
Highlights
Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Barbecue grill
Patio
Air-conditioning
Washing machine
Onsite parking available
Internet
Explore the area
Clarksville, VA
Old Soudan Wildlife Management Area
Place, Old Soudan Wildlife Management Area
5 min drive
Longwood Public Use Area
Place, Longwood Public Use Area
8 min drive
Occoneechee State Park
Place, Occoneechee State Park
16 min drive
Where you'll sleep
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
4 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Master
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Common bath (2)
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master bath
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful Lake Cottage with water access, private dock in cove and fire pit
• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom w/Lake View, Screened in Porch, Huge Deck, and Dock.... • It is time to unplug and leave your worries behind. Come for a weekend or week with your honey or your family. Once you get here, the hustle and bustle will be in your rear view mirror and the stress will melt away. Oh Be Joyful is tucked away in a private cove on Kerr Lake and is a perfect place to come and escape the everyday chaos. Located in Clarksville, Virginia, Oh Be Joyful's location is perfect for a quick trip from Raleigh/Durham - only 1 hour from North Raleigh or Durham, 1.5 hours from Holly Springs, 1 hour 45 minutes from Garner, 2 hours from Richmond and 3 hours from Charlotte. A short drive to the peaceful setting in the woods on Kerr Lake....miles away from the hustle and bustle of city life. • The view from the expansive porch is beautiful, with a large yard area for playing yard games, the boat dock and lake are in plain view. The dock is a short stroll away and has room for chairs to sit and enjoy the sun and view, fish or bring your boat or water toys to explore the water. • Longwood boat ramp is less than 8 minutes away, good for anyone coming for fishing and /or bringing a boat. The location on the lake is on a quiet cove off of channel off of the main open water but in less than 5 minutes out of the cove around the corner you reach the open water of the main lake. You can ski or tube in the channel or go out into the main water for more adventures or sightseeing. • The kitchen has all the amenities you need and features a large island with 3 bar stools - nice for entertaining. There is also a dining table with seating for up to 10, The kitchen and dining are open to the living room with a Smart TV, DVDs, board games, books and puzzle books. • Relax and have dinner on the table in the screened in porch in the evenings or sit by the fire at the fire pit with the provided skewers for marshmallow and hot dog roasting • There are three bedrooms - The master with a king bed, the second with a queen and 4 twin beds and the third with a double bed along with two full baths. There is also a queen sleeper sofa in the family room. Charcoal and Blackstone grills for your use as well (please clean after use! and please let us know asap if fuel runs out). • Bathing towels and bedding are provided. We do have some beach towels but encourage you to bring your own. Kitchen is well equipped for a group of 12. House has heat and air conditioning. • Guests will have the run of the home with the exception of the master closet, the attic, and the crawl space below the home. All other areas are accessible. * NO SMOKING OF ANY SUBSTANCE OR PETS ALLOWED. * MAXIMUM OF 12 GUESTS (this includes children). * CHECK-IN TIME IS 4:00 PM DAY OF ARRIVAL, CHECK-OUT TIME IS 10:00 AM DAY OF DEPARTURE. Early check-in and late check-out may be an option for a small extra fee IF there is no other party arriving or departing on the same day, just inquire! *THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS REQUIRE A 5-NIGHT MINIMUM STAY: Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day. **OR for Memorial Day or Labor Day Weekends you may stay 3 nights but pay a holiday rate of $250/night. Winter season is a 3 night stay while Spring, Summer and Fall require a 4 night minimum.
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
We also welcome any inquiries regarding longer-term rentals, such as several months at a time, during fall, winter or spring (not during summer). <><
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Absolutely no smoking in the home. Please leave the house in an acceptable manner. There is a broom that should be used as needed.
If the home is left extremely dirty, cleaner reports smoking and or evidence of smoking in the home your deposit will be held.
Summer rentals require a 4 night minimum.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 1787390vb
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Clarksville
Located in Clarksville, this cottage is on the waterfront. Kinderton Country Club and Clarksville Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Occoneechee State Park and John H. Kerr Reservoir. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.
Old Soudan Wildlife Management Area - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Longwood Public Use Area - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Kinderton Country Club - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
Clarksville Regional Museum - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
Occoneechee State Park - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
Getting around
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 74 min drive
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 14 min drive
McDonald's - 14 min drive
Lake Country Cigar & Wine - 13 min drive
Pizza Pub - 13 min drive
Bridgewater Bar & Grill - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful Lake Cottage with water access, private dock in cove and fire pit pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Lake Cottage with water access, private dock in cove and fire pit ?
As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Lake Cottage with water access, private dock in cove and fire pit on 26 Jan 2027 start from £694, 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 at Beautiful Lake Cottage with water access, private dock in cove and fire pit ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake Cottage with water access, private dock in cove and fire pit ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake Cottage with water access, private dock in cove and fire pit ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful Lake Cottage with water access, private dock in cove and fire pit located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from John H. Kerr Reservoir and Kerr Lake. Old Soudan Wildlife Management Area is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Absolutely loved it stay…best birthday getaway we could have expected
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2026
Melody, I am so happy to hear the birthday celebration went well!! Thank you for choosing our home to celebrate! I hope you will stay with us again!! Blessings!
Feels Like Home!!This is our third summer vacay and we love it! All the pleasures of home right at your fingertips!Lots of onsite activities for everyone and the host was very responsive! Close to Clarksville and Longwood boat ramp.We will be back againThe Hunnings’ Family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2026
Thanks for staying again Renea! We love having your family stay with us. Thanks for adding the pictures! Have a great rest of your summer!
Tracy and Mark and Noah went above and beyond to help my disabled husband get in the house safely by putting our ramp up, moving furniture to accommodate his lift chair and wheelchair. They made our experience unforgettable. Truly they made us joyful and blessed at the OH BE JOYFUL house!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2026
Thank you for having your beautiful family stay with us Lori. It was our pleasure to help in any way. I’m glad you had a wonderful stay. We look forward to having you stay with us again! Blessings!!
This is a nature lovers paradise! We saw hundreds of birds and butterflies as well as deer, turtles, wild turkey and a 5 lined skink. Very calm protected cove for the dock/boat. Woods all around and very quiet. Lots of catfish and crappie right in this creek as well as bass and several other species. Every kitchen item known to man was very helpful for cooking from scratch. Very short ride for bait and tackle as well as town for groceries and dining.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2026
James, we are so thankful that you were able to experience all that there is to enjoy at Oh Be Joyful and can’t wait to have you next spring! Have a beautiful summer and tell Max we said Hi!!
Easy check-in, loved the layout of the house, lots of space. Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us, Angela! Thank you as well for the pictures. I am glad you enjoyed our home and hope you stay with us again.
Traci
The house was very clean and very quite too bad the water was to low or I would've used the dock but all was great I plan on renting this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2026
Thanks so much for staying with us Cody. Hoping next time the water will be higher for you. This year has been tricky with the minimal rain. Thanks again and we can’t wait for you to stay with us another time.
The house itself was nice, and we ultimately made the best of our stay, but there were some issues that I had already expressed to the owner.Our biggest disappointment was arriving to find no water at the dock at all. We specifically rented this property because it was lakefront and advertised docking for two boats. Before booking, we even asked if there had ever been an issue with the water at the dock and were told no.I completely understand that lake levels and conditions can change, and I realize that some things are outside of the owner’s control. However, once it became apparent that there was no longer water at the dock (which likely was weeks before), we feel we should have been notified. Finding this out only upon arrival left us scrambling to make alternate docking arrangements. Had we known a few weeks beforehand, we could have planned accordingly or reconsidered the rental.Despite the disappointment, we made lemonade out of lemons and still managed to have a good time. Although we left early due to the hassle of docking. The house itself was nice, the yard was spacious and the bedrooms were clean. The lack of communication regarding water level was the biggest frustration.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
HI Lori Anne. Thank you for your review. I apologize that the lake level due to the drought left you frustrated. We have owned the home since 2019 and have never experienced the lake this low even in the winter. It was my understanding that you were communicated to regarding the level not rising to have access to the dock. I have made adjustments with the management team for the house to communicate sooner if this ever happens again. Again, my apologies that the drought has caused unusually low water levels. I am glad you enjoyed the home and yard space.
We had 7 adults who stayed for fishing tournament, great location, perfect for boat parking (we had 4 bass boats with full size trucks) electrical hookups for the boats. Overall great place to get away with the family or the guys fishing your next tournament!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us Joe. I am glad you enjoyed the tournament and our little slice of Heaven. Please come and stay again soon.
Beautiful home in a lovely area. We have renting this space again and again because we enjoy how clean everything is. They really do have a lovely home. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Thanks again Paola! We enjoy having you stay with us.
Traci
Laurie,
Thank you so much for staying with us. We enjoyed having your family. We hope you stay again :)
Traci
About the host
Hosted by Traci Gibbs
We are northerners who moved south and love the water. Our dear friend Mary Ellen had a vacation home that she shared with folks and we vowed to carry her tradition & share this home with others. Sadly, she passed in 2012 before we bought this, but we named it her favorite phrase.
What makes this property unique
OBJ is a private home at the end of the road on a private cove only minutes from the open water and a short drive into Clarksville, proper. We have room for 12 people. Our property is beautifully set back on the lake with a lovely water view but has water access via a stone path. We offer use of kayaks and paddle board. Or just kick back in the hammock, have a nap in the screened porch or hang around the fire pit or on the deck overlooking the water and chat with family and friends.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests