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Woodsy cottage next to Lake James

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6850 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Morganton, NC

Place, Lake James
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Lake James State Park
Place, Linville Caverns

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Woodsy cottage next to Lake James

Outdoor enthusiast retreat, mountain biking and hiking heaven! Relax with the whole family at this peaceful, brand new adorable cottage nestled in the woods right next to the Fonta Flora trail. Jump onto the trail for hiking or biking winding around scenic Lake James for 30+ miles of beauty or walk 1 mile to the county beach for some splashing and sun bathing. Enjoy the evenings on the patio or around the fire pit, BBQ & picnic table. Lake James is one of the cleanest and most beautiful lakes in NC and perfect temperature all summer long. We are 5 mins away from Mimosa landing for boat launch. 15 min from adorable downtown Morganton with many great restaurants and breweries to enjoy. 40 min from historic scenic Blue Ridge parkway and Linville Gorge with cute mountain towns, waterfall hikes, gem mining and much more to discover. With few crowds and so much to do you will fall in love and want to make this a yearly escape. Also available same property, 2+ person Yurt with water access.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet time from 10 pm-7 am daily

We live next door, no parties allowed.

Please take your pet to the bathroom on the sides or back of the house not the grass in front.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Morganton

Located in Morganton, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Lake James State Park and Rock Pile Farm And Stump Farm Forestry Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Outpost and Bouncin' Kids. Martha's Park and Morganton Railroad Depot & Museum are also worth visiting.

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Morganton, NC

What's nearby

Lake James - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
The Outpost - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
Boat Beach - 24 min drive - 17.9 km
Steele Creek Park and Campground - 25 min drive - 26.6 km
Linville Falls Winery - 58 min drive - 59.0 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bones Jones Burgers And Butchery - ‬20 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬12 min drive
‪Carolina Diner - ‬15 min drive
‪Taqueria Jalisco - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodsy cottage next to Lake James pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Woodsy cottage next to Lake James?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodsy cottage next to Lake James?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Woodsy cottage next to Lake James located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lake James and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake James State Park and Oak Hill Community Park & Forest. Pisgah National Forest and The Outpost are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chas A.

23 Sept, 2025

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

Absolutely awesome house. So clean, it felt like we were the first ones that ever stayed there. Close to everything that is cool and having the trail next to the house was incredible. Would love to stay again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

13 May, 2025

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

Weekend trip for a wedding

Clean quiet country setting with convenience to food dnecessary shopping.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

16 Aug, 2025

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

There is nothing I could say negative about this place. Kitchen very nice and wonderfully appointed. Had all the basics you would need and then some. The whole home was very nice, clean and comfortable. Check in and out was a piece of cake. Briana was a wonderful hostess

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy D.

26 Apr, 2025

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

Great cottage!

Really enjoyed our stay at the “woodsy cottage.” It was quiet and peaceful. We had all that we needed for a comfortable stay. The bed was comfy, the location was a short drive to Lake James access. I would stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes R.

8 Nov, 2024

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

Nc

The property was beautiful and clean. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

19 Mar, 2025

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

Perfect 10

Our best VRBO stay yet. The property was perfect. It was exactly as described

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

28 Feb, 2024

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

Quiet cottage

Great, quiet spot…very close to the awesome trail.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

22 Sept, 2024

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

Trail race weekend

Needed a place to stay while attending a local event. This place was perfect. Very clean, neat and nicely furnished. I would definitely stay here again when in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

maryann k.

21 Jul, 2025

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

This cottage was wonderful! Very new. Very clean. Everything you would need and more. Beautifully decorated and many games and books are available. When we come back to the Lake James area we will stay At woodsy cottage again. We rented a pontoon boat and spent a day on the beautiful lake. Maryann Kulesza

Our dog Molly loved swimming in Lake James

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb E.

8 Mar, 2025

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

Great place with wonderful trail

This plave matched the description perfectly. The owners responded quickly to anything I asked. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

28 Apr, 2024

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

Cozy and close to trails

We stayed for a wedding and was able to enjoy the nearby trail with our dogs during some of our free time.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

25 Mar, 2024

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed our stay and couldn’t have had a better time. The stars were gorgeous and the place was clean and had everything we needed for our little family. Would definitely stay again next adventure:)

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle N.

26 Oct, 2024

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

Lovely

Scenic and serene area. Easy to get to groceries,shopping & dining. The house is perfectly comfortable, decorated nicely and relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

12 Oct, 2022

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

Quick Visit

Nice house snd helpful host.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Jul, 2023

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

Summer get away

Our family loved everything Lake James and surrounding area had to offer. The property was clean and comfortable and peaceful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosi W.

23 Dec, 2023

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

Great place to stay!

Cute house that was VERY CLEAN!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

13 Aug, 2024

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

Lake James Cottage

Lovely cottage. Very clean. The host was very easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend this lovely home to friends and family.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

D K.

24 Oct, 2022

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

Blown away Cuteness

Adorable, Spacious and Clean! This property had everything we needed and more! I truly wished we could have stayed longer to enjoy all it had to offer.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

30 Oct, 2023

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

Clean & Cozy

Great experience at this cottage. Very clean, comfortable and cozy. Location was perfect. Trail adjacent to property was fantastic. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron J.

30 Mar, 2024

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

Great stay

Great clean house in a great area. Recommended

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie d.

12 Feb, 2023

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

Restful!!

This is our second time back to this location. Quiet, clean, very comfortable we will definitely come back 😊😊

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris b.

11 Dec, 2022

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

Perfect Weekend Escape

This cottage was just perfect for exploring the area. Just as advertised. The Christmas decorations made it such a warm and welcoming place.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bailey H.

11 Sept, 2022

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

Cute cottage

My husband and I stayed in this adorable cottage with my in-laws while in town visiting family for a funeral. The house was clean and had lots of amenities. The location was great for visiting family on lake James. 10/10 we will definitely be coming back to visit!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

20 Nov, 2023

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

Wedding Weekend

Our son got married at Rose Haven Venue on Lake James. We needed a place to stay that was close. This house was perfect and very close to the venue. It was very clean and met our needs perfectly. I would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023