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Quiet Waterfront Lake House with Private Dock

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 143800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Nebo, NC
  • Place, Lake James
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
  • Place, Lake James State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

3 Single Bunk Beds

Master 1

1 King Bed

Master 2

1 Queen Bed

Master 3

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunk/Bedroom 4 Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath1

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath 3

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs half bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Quiet Waterfront Lake House with Private Dock

Completed in 2021, this Max Fulbright and TruHome Designs house is a spacious home on a quiet peninsula at Lake James. This modern rustic home sits on an acre of land with a beautiful view of Lake James and the North Carolina mountains. The home features 3 master bedrooms each with private bathrooms and huge showers. An optional 4th bedroom has a queen bed and shares a bathroom with the bunk-room which accommodates 6. The lower level family room is equipped with bar area, mini fridge, television, numerous games, pool table and activities table. There are amenities throughout including most appliances and cooking utensils you'll need, place settings for 16, BBQ grill with grilling accessories. There is plenty of outdoor seating on the decks and at the dock for relaxation and take in the scenery, especially the incredible sunsets.

At the lake is a private dock with a 24 ft. boat slip. 2 Kayaks, 2 Paddle-boards and life vests are available for guests. Our dock and everything on it is provided for our guests. You may bring your own boat or rent one locally. The neighborhood provides a locked, boat trailer storage area offsite for guests and homeowners.

INTERNET: WiFi internet provided by Starlink is available at the house right now. It provides high speed access but will not seem as fast as cable or fiber. It's more than adequate for streaming movies, zoom calls, etc.

There is a pool and common area near the entrance of the neighborhood which will be accessible to all guests, however, it is not always open so please don't use the pool as a basis for your stay (amended 7/18/23). Use of the common areas requires utmost respect and consideration so we may be able to continue offering these amenities.

10 minutes from Lake James state park with hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails. 10 minutes to Fonta Flora Brewery at Whipporwhil Farm where you can enjoy local brews and outdoor games.
60 minutes from Asheville, 1.5 hours from a Charlotte.

Acknowledgements:
-Home design by Max Fulbright and TruHome Designs
-Constructed by Rohr Builders (can't say enough great things about Jeremiah)
-Exceptional cleaning provided by Global Cleaning Services in Morganton.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nebo

Located in Nebo, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Historic Carson House and Museum of North Carolina Minerals are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Jamestown Flea Market and Parkway Flea & Farmers Market. The Outpost and Woodys Chair Shop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nebo, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pisgah National Forest - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Lake James State Park - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 57 min drive - 73.0 km
  • Lake Lure - 60 min drive - 77.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Que's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Chow Time - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Waterfront Lake House with Private Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quiet Waterfront Lake House with Private Dock?

As of 6 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet Waterfront Lake House with Private Dock on 1 Apr, 2026 start from S$683, 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 Quiet Waterfront Lake House with Private Dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Waterfront Lake House with Private Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Waterfront Lake House with Private Dock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Waterfront Lake House with Private Dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake James and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Pisgah National Forest. Catawba River and Lake James State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manuela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can highly recommend this beautiful house to anyone who wants to relax and spend time on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki G.

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

Fabulous fall retreat location

Wonderful large home to host a fall retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey J.

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

Absolutely Wonderful

We had the most wonderful stay in this home on Lake James. The views are amazing and the home is beautiful. We had everything we needed in the home and the hosts were extremely responsive and friendly with any questions. We will absolutely go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

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

Great vacation!

We had an amazing time at this beautiful house on Lake James. The house had everything we needed for a perfect vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd stay at this property. It's a beautiful lake home with large rooms, nice bathrooms, lovely kitchen with everything you need for the whole family. It is a very quiet area. I love the dock where our kids stayed mostly. The views are outstanding. If you want a good steak I recommend Bones Jones about 20 min. drive. My whole family enjoyed the stay and will be back in future
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

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

Another Great Trip

This was our 3rd time staying at this property and as always it was a pleasant experience! We weren’t sure if we were going to be able to go this year because of the hurricane but the owner’s did everything possible to make our trip happen. We can’t wait to go back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family rented this beautiful lake house to gather from Washington, California, and Kentucky for my 96-year-old mother-in-law’s memorial service at the church where she was married. It was important to have a place where our children, their spouses, and most of our grandchildren could be together—and this home was perfect.Tim and Tara were exceptionally kind and generous, offering early check-in and late checkout to accommodate our staggered arrivals and departures. The house was lovely, spotless, and very well appointed, with comfortable beds and a bunk room the grandkids absolutely loved. The Christmas tree was such a thoughtful and touching surprise.This home gave us a warm, welcoming place to gather, laugh, and reminisce during a tender time. We are deeply grateful and would wholeheartedly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

Peaceful Bliss

Very beautiful home, peaceful, beautiful and very relaxing . Very clean and homy, would rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin E.

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

Family vacation

Everything was exactly as listed! We had a great time and plan on booking again next year!! Tara and Tim were great at responding to any questions
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauren W.

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

Excellent house and hosts!

We loved our weekend at Tara and Tim’s house! The place was spotless and they were very flexible with us as far as checking in a bit early and checking out a bit late…location was great and loved the views you get coming into the neighborhood/down the driveway. Could not recommend this house or these hosts more!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dina N.

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

Friends Trip

I can’t say enough about this property! Everything was perfect! The house was beautiful, the private dock, the lake toys, the privacy, it was all great. We had 3 families staying and there was plenty of room for everyone. We would definitely stay there again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Boy’s weekend

The house and property are fantastic. Clean, well stocked, pretty much just as advertised. The owners are very easy to work with and on top of everything. It was the perfect place to have some good times with some dear old friends. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicki G.

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

Memorial Day Weekend 2022

Great Memorial Day weekend to celebrate a birthday. Love being able to get right out on the lake in the morning and late afternoon twilight hours to enjoy the calmer water. Escaping to the house in the mid-day is perfect. Great house - easily holds a family group with lots of space for different ages.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen N.

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

An awesome weekend away

This house is great! Very clean, well stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds. Such a beautiful view. The dock was great for our little fishing boat and sunbathing. I wish the dock had a little shade (like the neighbor’s sail shade). Owner isn’t kidding about the crafty little raccoons. Loved the fire pit!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

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

Gorgeous house!

Tim and Tara, We wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your house for our long weekend on Sept 22-25. The house is spacious, gorgeous, well appointed and beautifully furnished! Our group of 14 especially enjoyed the kitchen and dining/ living space with spectacular views of the lake beyond. Our young adult/ teen kids loved their space downstairs and all the games you had available for them. We would happily stay at your house again and thank you for your kind hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

Mike F

Super late summer stay. Great house with two spacious living areas. Lots of games, pool table and plenty of separation from top to bottom floor. Nice dock with water mat, kayaks, paddle boards, etc. Excellent swimming right off the dock. Owner is always accessible and responsive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gershom W.

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

Amazing quiet and relaxing home

This was one of our better boys trips, the home was absolutely amazing, and the Sauna in the main bathroom? To die for. Anytime I am in the area I will look them up. Tara and Tim were amazing host, but to be honest the pictures cannot describe the little details of this home. Bluetooth speakers in the vents of every bathrooom? What??? Thank you guys, we had a blast!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicky S.

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

Beautiful Lake Home

We had a fantastic stay at this impressive Lake James home for 4 nights. We were amazed how quiet it is in this area. Pictures don't do justice how beautiful the views are in person. Our children and grandchildren didn't waste time going out on the lake with provided paddleboards and kayaks. The communication with owners was awesome. We had 14 of us and had plenty of room during our stay. Beds were comfortable and kitchen had everything you need for cooking. We highly recommend this home for your next vacation. We will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you Tara and Tim for a wonderful stay at your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Amazing Property and Hosts

Beautiful home and location. Every aspect exceeded our expectations. Truly a wonderful experience. Spa-like bathrooms and double master. Deck is fantastically appointed. Pictures don't do it service. I give it 10 stars. I hope all who stay there take care of it as if it is their own. A couple of general notes: walk to lake is steep for older individuals and shop at Ingles market before coming into town. It is about a 20 min ride but the store is exceptional.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and view of the lake! House was clean, well stocked, and the owners are very responsive and friendly. The A/C did have trouble keeping up on a few hot days on the top floor, even with the drapes shut, to the point we asked if someone could look at the HVAC unit while we were there. The owners did send a technician out, and everything seemed to be working correctly. The owners did say they plan to make some additional modifications soon to address the sun light heating up upstairs. But overall, the experience was excellent and worthy of the 5-star review I gave it. We had a lot of fun kayaking, paddleboarding and playing on the lake mat at the house. The neighborhood pool is small but very nice as well and was not crowded anytime we went. I would highly recommend staying here if you enjoy the combination of the lake and mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

August Vacation

This house is simply great. Brand new and very well equipped. It is larger than most of the rental homes at Lake James, and the owners have made great use of the space. Two separate large living areas. There is a Pool table, large TV, foosball table, game table and small kitchen downstairs. Perfect setup for kids. Excellent views from the multiple deck areas. Large boat dock with plenty of lake toys. The kids loved the floating pad and played on it for hours. Kitchen area is spacious and well appointed and would support a large family. Tim and Tara, the owners, went above and beyond to assure we had a great stay. They are immediately accessible if needed. We have it rented this home again for next summer.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was impeccably clean and provided a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. The beds were exceptionally comfortable, ensuring restful sleep for all guests. The entire accommodation was well-maintained, and the kitchen was fully equipped with all necessary cooking supplies. The multiple bathrooms were particularly appreciated by our group of nine. The property exceeded our expectations, appearing even more attractive in person than in the online photographs. We were highly impressed. Communication with Tim and Tara was seamless, and they responded promptly to all our inquiries and concerns. Our stay was excellent, and we would enthusiastically recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Wonderful Lake James Home

We stayed at this lovely home at the end of Oct with a multi-generational group and everyone raved about the trip! The fall foliage was beautiful and the home itself was spacious, clean and wonderfully appointed. We cooked in most evenings, but did enjoy visiting the nearby Fonta Flora brewery for creative beers and tasty food trucks. We were visiting for a trail race, but there are so many outdoor activities nearby - from biking or hiking the numerous nearby trails to paddle boarding, kayaking and boating on the lake - it is a nature lovers dream! We hope to return during the summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

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

Amazing Trip

My husband and I rented this place for our friends to celebrate my birthday and kids having off of school. We had the best time. The house is beautiful and very spacious. The entertainment space on the porch was perfect for catching up, eating dinner and playing board games. The steam shower in the master was incredible and somehow the mirrors made us look really skinny :D We definitely want to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Beautiful home on Lake James

Home was beautiful, spacious and clean with wonderful views. Tim and Tara were quick to respond when I had questions and very accommodating. We will definitely be staying again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tara and Tim Riddell

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We love traveling around and experiencing as much as we can.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this part of North Carolina years ago. We found this particular property mostly by chance but it quickly became our opportunity. The beautiful lake and mountain views, the not-so-steep approach to the water, the quiet location, the orientation for sunsets, the position on the lake's inlet providing privacy and quiet, the genuine friendliness of the people in the area; these are all factors which told us this was the right spot.

What makes this property unique

The house sits on the side of hill overlooking Lake James. It's below the approach of the property which provides wonderful privacy from the road. It sits above the lake which provides amazing and serene views. The back deck sits high above the ground and you feel as if you're in the treetops. There are abundant opportunities to view wildlife such as deer, fox, wild turkeys, pileated woodpeckers; the list goes on. The house is far enough away from everything to enjoy quiet and privacy but close enough to most conveniences to not be inconvenient. Fonta Flora Brewery at Whippoorwill Farms 15 minutes away is one of OUR favorite places to take friends and family for pizza, burgers and drinks. Lake James State Park, Fonta Flora Trail, Linville Gorge, and many others are within 30 minutes of the house.

Bottom line, stay at the house, get out and explore or a little of both. You certainly will not lack for things to do and see.

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