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**BEAUTIFUL UNIQUELY STYLED HOME WITHIN 5 MINS OF LAKE JAMES!

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A rustic cabin with a stone chimney, a welcoming front door, and a gravel path leading to the entrance.
Property grounds
A lodge with a stone chimney, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A round dining table with four chairs, a bowl, and a decorative hanging light.
A kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and stainless steel refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Morganton, NC
  • Place, Oak Hill Community Park & Forest
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake James
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Fonta Flora County Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Morganton

Located in Morganton, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake James State Park and Rock Pile Farm And Stump Farm Forestry Center, while History Museum of Burke County and Historic Burke County Courthouse are cultural highlights. The Outpost and Bouncin' Kids are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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Morganton, NC

What's nearby

  • Oak Hill Community Park & Forest - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lake James - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Fonta Flora County Park - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • The Outpost - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Freedom Park - 9 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bones Jones Burgers And Butchery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Silver Creek Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is **BEAUTIFUL UNIQUELY STYLED HOME WITHIN 5 MINS OF LAKE JAMES! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at **BEAUTIFUL UNIQUELY STYLED HOME WITHIN 5 MINS OF LAKE JAMES!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at **BEAUTIFUL UNIQUELY STYLED HOME WITHIN 5 MINS OF LAKE JAMES!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at **BEAUTIFUL UNIQUELY STYLED HOME WITHIN 5 MINS OF LAKE JAMES!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is **BEAUTIFUL UNIQUELY STYLED HOME WITHIN 5 MINS OF LAKE JAMES! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Oak Hill Community Park & Forest and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Lake James. The Outpost and Freedom Park are also within 6 miles (10 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. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home to spend the weekend or fall break at. Lovely garden and cozy atmosphere. The host was very communicative and flexible throughout the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 14 Oct, 2026
Thank you for your positive review. We are glad when people enjoy their stay and also thank you for leaving the place. just as you found it. We would welcome you as a guest anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and very peaceful! The house was so cozy and welcoming! We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to another opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2026
We are glad that you had a nice time and thank you for the positive review. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, host, location !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2026
It was a pleasure having both of you and thank you for the nice review. We we get excited when our guests get excited about our little place and we would welcome you back in a heartbeat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures do not do this place justice. It’s like a cottage from a fairy tale. This place made my anniversary trip magical. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2026
Thank you for the lovely review. It was a pleasure having you as our guest Ava and we are glad that you chose our little place for your anniversary. We look forward to having you come visit again next year and until then happy travels Nancy & Tim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay! Looking back at our pictures and the beauty and birdsong in the videos brought back the serene feeling we felt sitting out on the deck... This property is a must stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2026
Thank you for the nice review. We are glad you had a nice time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Charming property, nice grounds with pick your own fruit trees.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and home. We even enjoyed the birds, bees, and butterflies around the wildflower garden. Sitting on the porch was so relaxing. Close distance to Bones Jones restaurant…. Friday and Saturday night special of one prime rib dinner fed the three of us. I will be spreading the word about this VRBO…a MUST visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2026
We are so happy that you were able to relax and enjoy yourselves and appreciate that you will spread the word. We would welcome you back in a heartbeat and look forward to perhaps seeing you again. Enjoy the rest of your summer and thank you for the nice review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is so unique and has so much to offer. Plenty of beautiful nature and outdoor fun. The host and property manager are excellent!
Fire pit relaxing
Nature
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2026
It was a pleasure having these nice people as our guests. They left the premises, just clean as they found it and their communication was excellent. We would welcome the opportunity to host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and would gladly return! The home was cozy, beautifully decorated, and made it easy to relax and feel at home. We especially enjoyed the garden and fire pit, which were perfect places to unwind.One of our favorite things about the property was the peace and privacy it offered. Living in a large apartment complex, it was so nice to have a quiet place to escape to without neighbors right next to us. We also appreciated having a comfortable space to prepare and enjoy meals.The hosts were incredibly kind, communicative, and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. We truly enjoyed our time here and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2026
Thank you for the very nice review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. If you’re ever in the area again, we would welcome you as a guest and thank you for leaving the place as clean as you found it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway property

Clean, well stocked home with privacy great for relaxation and close to Blueridge destinations. We will definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves! We would love to host you and your family again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome private location not far from town

Stayed here with a friend to ride brown mountain OHV. Was a great place to stay only 20 minutes from the trail head. Private small home with outside fire pit and a nice living room/kitchen area to hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay in morganton!

We had such a great stay at this property. It was amazing waking up to such a beautiful and green scene. The rocking chairs were a great place to enjoy coffee in the morning. The rental had everything we needed for a nice week!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the kind review! We are glad that you enjoyed yourselves! We would love to host you again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage in the woods

This cottage was great for two couples. Two en-suites, comfortable living room/ kitchen area, pleasant decorations and a beautiful setting! We felt right at home and the host was very responsive, going above & beyond.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the kind review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay! We try to accommodate our guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work stay

This place was fantastic for our extended stay! We were in town working a construction job and booked this place for its convenience to town as well as the lake. The owners were fantastic and helped in anyway we needed. The property was very clean and had an immaculate landscape. I highly recommend staying here
Stayed 35 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
Thanks for the great review. We enjoyed having your crew here and miss them already.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and quiet

Exactly what we needed in a weekend getaway. The house is perfect for a small family or couple. You can get to Lake James or Morganton in 10 mins. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your kind review! We are glad you had a great time! We would love to host you and your family again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are driving home today after spending the last 8 days in this charming, cozy “hobbit house” (as my kids call it), and we are all so sad to leave. We are already planning another stay here in the springtime. The home and the property are as picturesque in real life as shown in the photos. Everything was clean and nicely set up. The kitchen, bathrooms and even the laundry room have every little thing you could ever need. Super comfortable beds (and my husband is very picky about mattresses)! The owners are very nice and extremely quick to respond - through messaging and over the phone. The location is quiet and relaxing surrounded by trees, but you are a short drive from grocery stores, shopping & most importantly Lake James and the Linville Gorge. Prime location! We have a 3-year-old with autism and it’s difficult for us to find a good place to stay when we go on vacation that can accommodate her needs and be appropriately kid-friendly, while also comfortable for the adults. This place was perfect! She had so much fun running exploring the garden and running around the expansive yard. The owners even left a little gift for her in the house for our arrival, which was very kind. If you are considering staying here at all, DO IT! You will not regret it.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2026
It’s so good to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that our place was suitable for your daughter and family and appreciate the kind words. We look forward to having you and your family as guests in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded expectations

As a pleasant surprise, this cottage and surrounding grounds exceeded our expectations. No ordinary renetal, the upscale interior was filled with all the finishing touches one might expect in a primary residence. Without hesitation, we would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We would love to host you all again!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quick trip

The only problem was no towels on arrival went and bought some towels were there when we got back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2023
We never received a phone call or message saying you didn't have any towels. There are always 6 towels in the home. They never leave the home to be washed as there is a washer at the home. I can assure that no one enter the home while you were staying.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint, private property

Just what we needed. This charming cottage has lots of special touches to make you feel at home. Hosts are very responsive. The property is private, yet not secluded. Planning to return to be able to explore the area more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your kind review! We are so glad you felt at home! We would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for a quiet getaway

Such an adorable property! The outdoor areas have received much attention/lovely. Rain didn’t give us the chance to use fire pit or see the night sky/stars. Comfortable beds, linens, common spaces. Great location near state parks. Owners very helpful and responsive. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2023
It was great having you and we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Also thank you for leaving things so neat and tidy. If you are ever planning on being in the area, it would be a pleasure to have you as our guests again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful home and grounds, would definitely stay again

Really interesting home with beautiful grounds. Very clean, well-stocked kitchen, washer and dryer. We stayed here and went hiking at South Mountains State Park. It was very convenient to the park. Lots of stars at night, with a lovely yard and a wonderful porch and fire pit from which to enjoy them. The owners were so responsive and friendly. We truly appreciated all of their communication before, during, and after our stay. We look forward to staying at this property again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the kind review! We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves. We would love to host you and your family again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Scenic Cozy Spot!

We did enjoy our stay at this delightful, older venue. It had a cozy feel for 4 people with most amenities you would expect. The mama deer and baby visited each morning, so that was a sweet surprise! There were a few items that needed to be fixed but were not dire for the stay. Great place at the bottom of the mountain and easy access to Asheville for a Biltmore Estate visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your review. Everything that you had suggested was attended to. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

nice vacation getaway

it was a very nice place. great setting. we enjoyed our stay. a few items that the owner might want to know: air filter in the utility room needed to be replaced. No bowls for salad/soup/cereals in the kitchen other than a few mixing bowls. the wood beam and bed corner in the bedroom by the door needed some sort of padding, since my spouse banged her legs on them getting in/out of the bed or walking toward the half bath. I wrapped a blanket around the pole and the corner as a temporary fix while we stayed there. also, might want to have a compost container in the kitchen if you want some garden compost stuffs. all in all, it was a great place. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your suggestions. I will get these items taken care of. We do like for everyone to have an enjoyable time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nirvana ~ Private, Beautiful Lush Gardens and Relaxing Areas

Oh my! What a lovely treasure! In fact, we booked another week at this beautiful, extremely well maintained and cared for property. The owners are lovely people. We have a little blip at checking in….not at all the owners doing….thank you VRBO..not! The owners were quick to respond and could not have been nicer. My husband said he was sorta happy about the glitch, if not we wouldn’t have had the chance to make their acquaintance! The grounds are beautifully landscaped. The flowers, the sitting areas along the stone paths, in addition with the porch/deck. Flip a coin to decide where to enjoy your morning coffee. We also need to mention the amazing water pressure and great hot water provided wonderful showers. Looking forward to our return trip to enjoy some yard to table blackberries! Thank you! Jennifer & Gordon
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your kind review! Looking forward to host you both again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was better than awesome. Loved it and the hosts were super nice and honest. Place was very clean and comfortable. The outside was a dream come true with blueberries and blackberries within reach anytime you wanted. Even had plenty of firewood for the fire pit. Couldn't ask for a better place to stay near Lake James and all its aminities. Very handy to every thing. The best I've experienced. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2026
We are glad that you enjoyed the experience at our VRBO and thank you for the nice review. We are pleased that you enjoyed the blueberries and blackberries and if you ever plan on being back in the Morganton area we would love to have you as our guest again.
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