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Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds!

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Early morning canoe trip on beautiful Lake Mayo.
Home view facing lake.
Sunset, on our cove.
Relax on hammack, our floating dock with swim ladder shown in background.
Canoe and Kayak stand near lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Charcoal barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Roxboro, NC
  • Place, Mayo Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyco Lake
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Virginia International Raceway
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Danville, VA (DAN-Danville Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds!

This quiet, relaxing home is located on Mayo Lake. A floating dock that is perfect for those wanting to bring their boat. Home is located close to the public launch at Mayo Lake Park. Convenient to Roxboro and many shopping options, restaurants, movie theatre and bowling. A newly renovated bonus area downstairs with a game room, perfect for the kids and the young at heart! The game room includes a large screen TV, pool table, foosball and dart board. There is also a third full bathroom downstairs. Excellent fishing off the dock or use one of two kayaks or the canoe available to explore and fish. The deck overlooks the lake and a wooded lot with a fire pit. A charcoal grill is located on the deck for perfect evening gatherings. On clear nights, enjoy star gazing away from the light polution of a city. A fully stocked kitchen ready for nights in or the fresh catch of the day. Mayo Lake is quiet and perfect for the family or group looking for a place to unplug and relax together. Nature and wildlife abound at Heron's Landing. Time to start packing for a visit!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note there is a metal spiral staircase.
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet environment, meant for nature lovers.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Includes outdoors, no cigerette butts left in yard
No loud music or parties. Respect the wildlife. If fire pit is used, extinguish flame and keep water bucket handy and filled for accidental embers.
Carefully bag trash and put in trash container at end of driveway. $50.00 fee will be apply for excessive trash. Monday is trash pick up day.
Upon check out, no dirty dishes, run dish washer. See check out instructions. Leave the home in condition found.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1194566vb
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: Quiet environment, meant for nature lovers.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Roxboro

Located in Roxboro, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mayo Lake and Longhurst Park, while Person County Museum and Milton Studio Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Vaughan St. Park, or check out an event or a game at Virginia International Raceway. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Roxboro, NC

What's nearby

  • Mayo Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyco Lake - 24 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Granville Athletic Park - 48 min drive - 60.4 km
  • Virginia International Raceway - 51 min drive - 59.0 km
  • Danville's Riverwalk Trail - 60 min drive - 84.1 km

Getting around

  • Danville, VA (DAN-Danville Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Dave's BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Honey's Famous Hot Dog - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Golden Grill Asian Bistro - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds! located?

This family-friendly Roxboro holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Mayo Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Longhurst Park and Person County Museum. Piedmont Community College and Person Memorial Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet anniversary weekend that turned into a great family get away with the grandkids!! Thank you for opening your home to us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricki M.

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

Fishing getaway

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne M.

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

Peaceful sanctuary

Perfect location and sights! Loved everything about our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

The home was great. It was as listed. Easy to get in/out. Great location on the lake.

Would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Very quiet and very peaceful.

We loved our stay. Location was perfect for us. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for the review! I am glad you enjoyed your visit. You are both welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyndee C.

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

Work Retreat

This was a great place for our work retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2022
I am so glad the house worked well for you. Thank you for leaving our home in wonderful condition. Marilyn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

Loved our stay here!

We enjoyed this house so much. We will definitely stay here again. The late evening canoe ride was perfect. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
The lake is beautiful in the evening., so peaceful. I am happy you enjoyed your trip!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

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

Lovely family getaway

This was a great spot for our family. Such a nice, quiet place on the lake; we enjoyed the kayaks and canoe with our family, and the game room was a ton of family fun. Marilyn was so great to work with. We will definitely be back to this spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2020
It was a pleasure to host your family. I am glad you were able to relax. Return anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LAURA K.

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

Very relaxing!

This is our second stay at this location, but probably not our last! The house has a perfect lake front lot, allowing us to fish and kayak every day. The weather was wonderful, but even if it hadn't been, we were close enough to town to find things to do. We enjoyed the pool table and watching movies in the evenings.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful property

Enjoyed my recent stay. Property is exactly what I was looking for. Quite cove with excellent scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marcia l.

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

OLGs weekend

The whole experience was great. The area was peaceful and the scenery was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbi K.

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

Peaceful stay on a beautiful lake! Fished everyday - Lake easily accessible by kayak. Lovely well maintained home. Comfortable beds. Marilyn is a gracious host. Really enjoyed our week here!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler V.

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

Perfect

Clean, fully furnished lake house. My family and I had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bart G.

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

Great Spot

Very relaxing place to get away and just hang out with family. Game room provided hours of fun when we were not on the dock fishing or boating on the lake. We only left to hit the store for food. Great Place!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Destiny H.

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

Amazing place!

We loved staying here! We got married and needed a place for all the bridesmaids to get ready and for pictures of the dresses! It's a beautiful place! She was awesome and answered all questions and was helpful! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tetyana V.

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

We had wonderful time!

The actual house was even better than in the pictures. It was well-equipped; we had everything we needed. Even on a rainy day, we found ways to enjoy ourselves with the games provided by the owner (and our own too). The property is very private, and having direct access to the lake is excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie R.

Comfortable holiday respite!

This was our home base for our holiday family visit. Perfect size and amenities to allow us to relax and get away. The nationwide E911 Centurylink outage crashed the internet/TV service but owners, Marilyn and Mike were extremely responsive in helping us get back up and running. Great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
I am very glad you had a nice visit. I hope you enjoyed your Holidays! Sorry about the outage, glad we could rectify it. Please come back anytime! Marilyn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mimosa H.

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

Magical house on the water

Just loved our stay at this place. What a gem! I was so sad to leave when our time was up. It’s like having a piece of lake paradise all to yourself.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Another Excellent Visit

With the oppressive heat, it was nice to have the basement for some cool down time! Took the canoe and kayaks with the kids out to the main lake one morning for a very peaceful ride. House has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mimoflame

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

Lakeside Paradise

Just a wonderful place to getaway with family or friends. I love that they include the kayaks/canoe for having fun out on the lake. Feels like your own private corner of the world (unless the neighbors are home, but even that's not too bad). I love the privacy of the lot, the access to the lake (you will get a work out walking up and down the yard!), and the proximity to town is quite convenient. Can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renea H.

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

Goodness Tucked Away in a Cove

Very nice stay! Beautiful lake view and easy access to fun days out in the lake. We had 2 small kids so the spiral staircase from top to bottom was a little challenging for them! So many fun games and activities right on site! Would love to have had maybe a set of larger bowls (when you have a crowd to feed) in hand l; otherwise fairly well stocked. Love the seclusion at the end of a road:)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Perfect Spot for a Family

Very quiet area on Mayo Lake. We used just about all of the lake and indoor toys during out stay. Only turned on the TV to watch a movie one night after a long day on the lake. The photos do not do the property justice. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2020
Sorry for the late response. I am glad that you enjoyed your time at the house. The lake is beautiful anytime of year. Please come back anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

Pierre G.

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

A quiet and relaxing experience

The home was as advertised. The available games and equipment provided unlimited entertainment for both young and old. Traveling north to the Clarksville area we enjoyed the hiking in Occoneechee State Park and visiting the antique shops. The Lake Mayo Park was interesting and permitted us to swim in the cool waters.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LAURA K.

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

Lakeside Paradise

This house was exactly what we needed. The pictures are accurate. The house was located on a cove that provided an easy paddle to the main lake. Fishing and kayaking were great. The house was well stocked. The owners were great! We had no issues, but they were leaving as we arrived and went the extra mile to make sure we were all set!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley D.

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

We will be back!

We had fully intended on staying at a hotel for the trip but because of my ptsd My wife looked around for other possibilities and she found this place. We arrived on the 26th to have a second Christmas with my son and daughter from SOBO VA and the 4 days were like being in our own home and all six of us had a blast! From the wall colors to the house facing the water. We loved ever minute of this place and will be returning asap! It was so peaceful and beautiful...thank you for sharing such a beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
I am so happy you enjoyed your stay! Come back any time. It is always lovely to visit with family!

About the host

Hosted by Marilyn

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Our family loves spending time outdoors. We settled in the area about 13 years ago. We decided to share our home with guests to provide the same opportunity at a reasonable price.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a getaway from our busy lives, but relatively close to home. We love fishing from the dock or the canoe. The cove is quiet and private, but we enjoy kayaking around to view the wildlife or heading toward the main lake to experience more open water.

What makes this property unique

Mayo Lake has a protected shoreline. No permanent docks and limited public access to the lake. Quiet area with abundant wildlife viewing, but not far from all the Triangle area has to offer. This property is for people who want to escape and enjoy time with friends or family. It is meant for those who are looking for simple joys.

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