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Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6193 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock!

Welcome to Loving Lake Life your lake home away from home, just 15 minutes from Morganton! Our home sits waterfront with a short stone path walk to the water and our private dock! It comfortably sleeps 6 guests and features two kayaks and two paddleboards, fire pit, beautiful porches, game room and more! Perfect for your next getaway, this space has been professionally designed with thoughtful amenities and attention to detail. We can’t wait to welcome you to your next vacation destination!

As you walk into the great room, the kitchen shines with new appliances, a huge marble-topped island with seating for 6, and is fully stocked if you choose to cook! The living room has a built-in electric fireplace below the TV and triple sliding doors that look out to the lake. Those triple sliding doors take you to the back porch with a dining area, comfy porch furniture and TV, plus the beautiful view of the lake! The primary bedroom has its own door to the back deck and a full private bath with a tile shower. The second bedroom has a door to the second full bathroom. Upstairs you will find a large open common area with a desk, a game console (with Galaga, Pac Man and more!), a ping pong table, a tv area and two additional twin beds.

After you enter the gated subdivision where our home is located, you will pass the Fonta Flora Trail and see the signs to the public cove beach only accessible by trail or our community! The Fonta Flora Trail has about 16 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails that weave through the woods and past multiple lake overlooks. It can be accessed by a short walk from the house!

Our dock is located in a quiet cove perfect for boating, swimming or fishing! It has hammock swings, chairs for relaxing, 2 paddle boards, 2 kayaks and lifejackets for you to come and enjoy! Reading a book, fishing or watching for the kingfisher are all great ways to use the dock! You are welcome to bring your own boat and tie it up to the side of the dock for use during your stay! (Note - the two jetskis are not for guest use - sorry!). After you leave our wake free cove you can explore all of Lake James, enjoy water sports like skiing and wakeboarding, or just take a leisurely stroll to enjoy the pristine mountain views from the lake! Lake James is the cleanest lake in North Carolina!

We are located only a few miles from the Linville Gorge wilderness area and the public boat ramp at Linville Access! Lake James has 150 miles of shoreline with around 30% belonging to the Lake James State Park. Osprey, eagles and many other animals can be viewed and call our lake home!

With abounding porches, sleeping for 6 and the water toys included, come relax today! Guests stay on the second and third level of our house!

The bottom level is the owner's quarters. If you are interested in bringing the inlaws or a second family, please reach out for info on renting this additional space. The bottom floor has an additional 2 bedrooms (queen and two twins - sleeps 4), bath, living and dining area with a kitchenette. Don't worry - no one but your group will be on premises!

Property manager

Christy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2080 sq ft (193 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Morganton, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 1 min walk
  • Lake James State Park - 10 min drive
  • Linville Gorge Wilderness Area - 48 min drive
  • Linville Caverns - 54 min drive
  • Grandfather Mountain - 62 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee House Waffle Shop - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fonta Flora Brewery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lake James Cellars - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Doogie's Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tip Top Grocery & Diner - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock! located?

This family-friendly Morganton vacation home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake James, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake James State Park and Pisgah National Forest. Catawba River and Oak Hill Community Park & Forest are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Lake Stay
Beautiful home right on Lake James with everything you need for a fun and relaxing vacation! Recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave O., Raleigh, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location on Lake James
Great location to kick back and relax, beautiful house and easy access to boat ramp a short drive away. Perfect for a guys wknd away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil and Christie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Great location on a beautiful lake! Home was nice and provided a lot of different activities. We really enjoyed the lake fun with provided kayaks and paddle boards and the evening fun with the provided games, ping pong table and video game machine. Hiking in the area is beautiful and the folks at the marina were so great. Rented a boat to explore the beautiful views from the water. Highly recommend. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randal R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake getaway
Our family loved our time on the lake. We spent hours swimming and taking the paddle boards and kayaks out. The dock is on a quiet part of the lake so we never had to worry about boat traffic with the kids. Everyone gave it two thumbs up!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost cool!
We were here last summer and it rained every day. All day long! This year, skies were clear and temps were in the 90’s, but we enjoyed a nice breeze, kayaking, paddle boarding, and floating in the lake! We even managed a hike in the shade on the Fonta Flora trail! The property had everything we needed and we enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrating 21
What a wonderful weekend! We came to celebrate my daughter and her boyfriend turning 21 and your place exceeded all our expectations! We had a wonderful time on the deck hanging out and swimming on the dock and just relaxing on the big blue pad! The kitchen was absolutely amazing and big enough to enjoy our family birthday lunch! We had some competitive late night games of ping pong and foosball and laughed at how fun it was. This was truly one of the BEST Family weekends we’ve had in a long time! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your lovely home. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and location
This was a perfect property for my family to enjoy lake activities (kayaks and paddle boards provided by hosts), hiking trails (a trailhead is just a few minutes walk from the house), and lakeside serenity. My family stayed in June 2024, with 3 generations represented. Everyone from my 3yo daughter to my 64yo father enjoyed getting out of the kayaks a d paddle boards, swimming in the lake, enjoying coffee and treats on the back porch, and playing ping pong and arcade games upstairs. As an added bonus, there's a small and historical graveyard on the street. We visited to pay our respects and had fun researching the family. We did have an unexpected snag with smoke detectors sounding in the middle of the night on our final night, but I was able to call and reach the host immediately (even at 3am) so we could resolve and get back to bed. Highly recommend, and I hope to return again to this property in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place has it all!!
We loved our stay at the Loving Lake Life waterfront home! The house was beautiful, clean, and had everything we needed for our stay. With the kids space upstairs, ping pong table, foosball table, pac-man, beautiful lakefront, dock with kayaks and paddleboards, a lovely outdoor space for relaxing and grilling, washer and dryer, and walking trails just down the street, you literally never have to leave! This was the perfect getaway spot for our family. Thank you, Christy, for sharing your beautiful home on Lake James with our family. It is just what we were looking for and it exceeded all our expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lake house!!
This house was just perfect for us. There was so much for the boys to do between the game room, upstairs, kayaking on the lake, and exploring the local trails, just steps from the front door. We enjoyed everything this house had to offer inside and out. The owners are also very responsive, and wonderful to communicate with. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beatiful and exactly as advertised
Gorgeous clean property with stunning views. The close proximity to hiking trails combined with the picturesque lake views made this a true nature get away. Thank you for being great hosts!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
New and relaxing
The house was new and had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend at the lake. Enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards, quiet neighborhood and cove, and scenic wooded walking trail! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian T., Boca Raton, FL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Tranquility by the Lake
Wonderful lake house, with very easy access to the lake just steps away. House is new, with plenty of activities to do inside and outside. Very safe, quiet neighborhood. Supermarkets and restaurants just 15 mins away. If you want to have a relaxing time with nature by the lake, this is definitely a great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lake retreat
Everything was perfect. It is a beautiful home and very clean. We could have not asked for anything more. The location in the cove on the lake was the best. You can swim right off the dock without fear of being run over by other boats. Also, the cove is perfect for kayaking or paddle boards. Communication with the owner was easy although not much was necessary since everything was perfect. We are already looking at the calendar for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
Gorgeous house and lake, hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie R., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental
The home was new, clean, and in a nice area of Lake James. The kitchen was well-stocked and the home had great amenities. It was an easy walk to the dock and we and our teen sons loved the kayaks and SUP boards. The only issue was that it was hard to dock our boat. We had to take down the bimini each time we pulled up to the dock. But, it was doable and did not interfere with the enjoyment of the vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederique L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay❤️
Perfect place to spend a few days relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W., Bethel, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week-long stay in July
Everything about the stay here was easy...checking-in, accessing the lake/dock, getting questions answered timely from the owner, getting to the grocery stores and restaurants, and checking out. House was comfortable and an adequate size for our group of 4 adults. Nice outdoor covered deck with TV for viewing. We enjoyed kayaking every day and although we brought our own life jackets, there were plenty available in all sizes to use if needed. The neighborhood was very quiet, even on the weekend, which we liked. We would rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

amelia m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place!
One of our favorite VRBO experiences! Super easy communication with property manager. House is brand new with great amenities. Super quite neighborhood. The dock was a great asset, we kept our boat there. There was kayaks and life jackets available for the guests. The ping pong table was a huge hit with our family. Already looking for dates to stay in this rental again!!! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake house
This lake house was the perfect place for a family getaway. Excellent location and such a beautiful home. We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards, wished we could have stayed longer. The host was absolutely great! Thank you for sharing this wonderful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even though it rained…
We rented for five days with our daughter and son-in-law, anticipating hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding and relaxing on the dock with a book. Unfortunately it rained all five days! However, we played lots of board games and cards, had a afternoon beer at the local brewery and sipped wine on the porch of a nearby winery. Great property with everything we needed except the sunshine! We still very much enjoyed our stay in spite of the rain and definitely plan on returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The house was great and new. The dock was amazing as the cove is private and overall quiet. We had an overall great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing lake house vacation!
This house is in a lovely quiet gated neighborhood on the lake. The house is newer construction with a dock on the lake. My college age kids had a blast kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming off the dock. The back patio has a tv and we watched movies at night. We walked the trails in the neighborhood and enjoyed nature. This house has easy access from the house to the lake- no steep stairs. Awesome game room upstairs with ping pong, Pac-Man and a tv. We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a wonderful weekend full of lake fun. The kayaks, paddle board, and lake mat made the trip a blast. The house was clean and beautiful. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property & Location
We really enjoyed our stay on this property. Perfect location right on Lake James. Very quite and safe neighborhood. My little ones really enjoyed the size of the property as well as catching Largemouth Bass and Black Spotted Sunfish. Highly recommend for anyone wanting peace and quiet by the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Lakehouse!
We had a wonderful trip -- our family enjoyed the lake and having easy access to the trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023