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Lakefront home w/direct cove access, kayaks, pavilion, fire pit, & private creek

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nebo, NC
  • Place, Lake James
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Linville Caverns
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Lure
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Common Spaces

1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

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About this property

Lakefront home w/direct cove access, kayaks, pavilion, fire pit, & private creek

Now pet friendly. A perfect waterfront playground to forget your worries while immersed in the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Pisgah National Forest.
Direct water access to Lake James for swimming, kayaking, or canoeing. Enjoy Dales Creek, which feeds mountain water into the lake. Whether swimming, paddling, fishing, or wading in the creek, there is no shortage of wildlife and flora to enjoy.
Picnic and BBQ at the pavilion and relax by bonfires in the evenings.

*New! We are now pet friendly for up to two dogs. No cats please. Please see pet guidelines.

1-Dogs should be under 50 lbs and house trained.
2- Dogs should be leashed and not allowed to roam, due to wildlife in the area. Guests will need to clean up after their pets.
3- Dogs should be crated if ever left alone inside the home.
4- Guests should use the provided pet covers in the home to prevent wear and tear to furniture. All covers are washed between stays.

Any damages from pets will be deducted from the security deposit, which is separate from the pet fee and non-refundable.

**Please ask Host about water access and grounds post storm. We are working to restore the pathways so our guests can enjoy our wonderful retreat.

First Floor:

Living Room/Dining Room, kitchen, hall with 2 bedrooms and a full hall bath.
Bedroom with twin bunks has private door out to the screen porch and rear deck.

Upper level:
Open Loft with daybed, Master bedroom with ensuite bath.

Exterior decking on front and rear. Rear deck has screen porch and lower decking with table and grill.

Under the stariwell on the ground level is the storage and mechanical room.
There is an outdoor shower on the back side of the storage room off the parking pad.


Behind the house is the pavillion and 2 different firepits. Firewood is included but check the notebook for notes on the indoor woodstove. Not all firewood should be used inside. The kayak and canoes are stored on a rack between the pavillion and cove.

Our property does not have a dock and is in a protected cove. During storms or high rain periods, the water will rise between the shore and pavillion. We work year round to keep the pathways as clear as possible. Please ask the host about current conditions if concerned.
Responsible booking party must be 25 yoa and must submit full address and photo id, if requested from management company.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Nebo

Located in Nebo, this holiday home is on a lake. Historic Carson House and Emerald Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Silver Fork Winery and Silver Creek Plantation Golf Club. The Outpost and Woodys Chair Shop are also worth visiting.
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Nebo, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lake James State Park - 5 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Linville Caverns - 42 min drive - 48.4 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 53 min drive - 70.3 km
  • Lake Lure - 56 min drive - 75.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chow Time - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Que's - ‬13 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

C K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! The creek was a bonus! Kids and adults enjoyed it all! The house was well kept and very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and everything you need was available in home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and the property were amazing! We hope to visit again soon! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
We loved hosting you and we're so glad you chose our home for a holiday vacation! We can't wait to host you again. Happy New Year!
Verified

8/10 Good

Penny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. Nice clean home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, comfortable- needed a couple more TVs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an immaculate home with many amenities. We have had 2 wonderful stays here WTH granddaughters who love the lake, creek and nearby mountain activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
We are so happy to have you back and hope that you will continue to come and enjoy our peaceful setting. Thanks, Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
easy contact with host. clear instructions regarding all amenities. property in fantastic condition and conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwight L.

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

Lake Jimmie

This was a very nice lake property for young children learning to swim, kayak, and snorkeling.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful lakefront property.

Beautiful piece of flat property which is not usually the case on Lake James. Great for people that love nature. My dogs also loved it there! Kayaks were a great addition. Easy access to swim in cove. House was very comfortable as well. Love the screened-in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris W.

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

Fantastic Property

Beautiful property - surrounded by water and nature House itself was immaculate with great amenities use of canoes and kayaks was a definite plus quiet and serene
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Serenity

Dales Creek was a wonderfully serene escape. Everything in top condition in the house and grounds. Nice location and beautiful lake views and access.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Beautiful property

This was our fourth time staying in this house on Lake James. Each tme gets better. You can walk into the lake, swim in the quiet cove, sit by the water, rest on the deck. Just wonderful.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
It is so nice to have you stay again! We are blessed to have repeat guests and appreciate your choice to stay with us. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

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

Enjoyable long weekend at the lake

Very much enjoyed our long weekend at the lake. Appreciated the property managements upfront notice of property conditions after last years storms for us to be prepared (bring your mud shoes) and owners extra efforts to make sure lake and kayaks were accessible and usable. House was clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us! I have the best owners. They try so hard to make each guest experience a nice and peaceful stay. Please come back anytime. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin had everything we needed for our stay. The kitchen was completely stocked with paper goods, cleaning things, and dishes. We used the fire pit out back, one of the charcoal grills, and the patio dining table. We did not use the kayaks due to time constraints, but they looked like fun. The only hard part was climbing the stairs! But we know it is necessary due to flooding concerns. Really well-kept and worth the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy H.

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

Nice place!

We had a wonderful stay! The house is beautiful and was very clean and organized. We had everything we needed. The water was great for kayaking and swimming. During the weekend, the cove gets a little heavy with boat traffic but it didn't bother us. Also, make sure to wear big spray to avoid the ticks and chiggers. There are wooded areas around so that's to be expected. Overall, we loved the location and would love to stay again one day!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2024
Thank you for staying with us and we hope that you will come visit again sometime! We are surrounded by woods and you bring up a good point about chiggers. Some guests from other areas do not know about them. Bug spray certainly helps deter them. Safe travels, Karen
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

Dales Creek Is Awesome

Dale's Creek was private, peaceful, relaxing and stocked with all the basics one would need. The house and property was very clean and well maintained. Property management was easy to contact, understanding and responsive when we needed them. We all really enjoyed watching the large flocks of ducks and waterfowl on the cove. It was cold when we stayed, so we couldn't get in the water, but it looks amazing as a warm weather lake/stream swimming destination. We would definitely visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara A.

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

Excellent stay

This is our fourth time staying at this property and it is an excellent stay every time! This is becoming an annual tradition and my children look forward coming to this property every summer! The property is beautiful and well-maintained. We love the serene environment and the quiet secluded nature of the cove. Not only do we have a fantastic time, swimming, kayaking, and fishing in the lake, the addition of the creek to explore is a highlight for the whole family. The house is always clean and comfortable; in addition the property is well appointed with everything you’ll need during your stay. Communication with the property managers is always easy and friendly. We can’t say enough good things about our experience renting this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2025
We love hearing from repeat guests and we appreciate your booking our home for your family vacation. Come again soon! Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Balance

This lake home property is the perfect balance of comforts of home surrounded by wilderness. The lake and creek offer hours of entertainment for the family. The property itself is large which allowed everyone to spread out and find quiet time when needed. My only recommendation would be a little softer beds. The one on the third floor is very hard.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Week at Lake James

This property on Lake James was amazing. It provided a beautiful home with wonderful outside facilities for everyone. The location is great. The creek is beautiful and fishing was good. Enjoyed a nightly campfire and s’mores. Our only complaint was the full size hard bed upstairs. Other than that it was perfect. Kitchen was better stocked than any rental we’ve ever had. This property provided wonderful memories for our family. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2020
We are happy that you enjoyed our home and its surroundings. We regret that you didn’t find the upstairs bed comfortable. We expect to have a new queen bed in place beginning in August.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TW S.

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

Fantastic get-away

We've been heading up to Lake James for a week each of the last five years or so. By far, this was the best place we've stayed. Secluded, with great access to the lake - a great little beach area with sand rather than mud. House is clean and solidly constructed (not the usual cut corners you often see in vacation rentals). The pleasant sound of Dales Creek keeps the vibe peaceful and quiet. Convenient to Lake James Marina, Fonta Flora Brewing, and multiple hiking spots and parks. Great spot. Lake James Rd. is one of the busier roads (the Nebo/Marion definition of "busy") so there's a touch more traffic noise than you'd expect. But that's literally the only drawback and it's easily ignored when it happens.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for letting us stay for our fishing tournament!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2026
I'm glad we could provide a place for you! You were so respectful of our home and it's greatly appreciated! Please come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay at this property, exactly as listed. It was really nice to have some kitchen essentials. Pet friendly, kayaks were a fun bonus! Only downside was there were no window coverings so it got pretty bright pretty early.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2026
Thank you for the feedback about the window coverings, we will absolutely take this into consideration! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay otherwise and were able to make use of our amenities!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Great long weekend!

My son and I spent a long weekend here. The whole process from beginning to end was seamless. The cabin was great for our needs, and it would have been great for a larger group. We would definitely consider this property again should we ever go back to the area. Top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie G.

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

Great time!

Great location for kayaking. Beautiful views! Will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

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

Perfect Lake Vacation

My husband, 2 adult children and 6 yr old granddaughter had a wonderful week at this lovely, spotlessly clean lakeside house. The use of several kayaks and a canoe was ours the whole time. The clean, clear lake was also a wonderful place for swimming, wading and boating. (Boat rental was minutes away.) Hiking trails were also just minutes away. We were lucky in that the owners Mike and Lindy were close by when we were there and provided some insights to the area. And then, the Biltmore and Asheville were under an hour away - with shopping and dining. Our favorite thing about the week was relaxing and swimming by the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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