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PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME

Morganton vacation home with kitchen

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Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, computer monitors
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143395 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Morganton, NC
  • Place, Lake James
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Morganton

On lake.Stay at this Morganton vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake James and 6 miles (10 km) of Lake James State Park. Oak Hill Community Park & Forest and Pisgah National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lake James State Park - 10 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Hickory Metro Convention Center - 41 min drive - 39.3 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain - 57 min drive - 43.8 miles
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 58 min drive - 46.0 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bones Jones Burgers And Butchery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪AJ's Family Steakhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Coffee House - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME

Experience the unmatched charm of this secluded lakefront escape, where a stately magnolia tree shades the private dock. Just a short 5-minute drive to the interstate and under 45 minutes to the vibrant city of Asheville, this expansive home comfortably welcomes your whole family or group. With a nearly level yard that gently meets the peaceful shoreline, it’s the perfect backdrop for every generation to relax, gather, and make lasting memories together.

The main level blends comfort and upscale charm, anchored by a spacious primary suite with a king bed and private en suite bath for ultimate relaxation. Just off the hallway, a second bedroom offers a queen bed with freshly provided linens (please note: towels are not provided). The open concept kitchen, dining, and living areas flow seamlessly together, creating a warm and welcoming space perfect for gathering with family and friends.

Upstairs, the expansive loft is designed with fun and flexibility in mind, featuring two sets of bunk beds, two twin beds, and a trundle that sleeps two, plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Downstairs, the cozy den invites you to unwind with a fully stocked bar and seating for six. Enjoy Bluetooth connectivity for the receiver, a new stylus for the turntable, a pool table, generous seating, an additional bedroom with a full size bed, and a full bathroom for added convenience.

Step outside and take in stunning lake views from the oversized back deck, offering both covered and open air seating for up to 10 guests. The lower level poured patio provides even more space to relax, surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds. Gather around the fire pit for memorable evenings, challenge friends to a game of cornhole, or head to the water to enjoy the canoe, paddleboard, floats, two person kayak, and two single kayaks. This lakefront retreat is designed for making unforgettable memories.

As required disclosure by NCREC, one of the property managers is a NC licensed Realtor.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 3,395 square feet

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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Private Lakefront
Beautiful Front Lake Property
Beautiful Private Lakefront Home
**BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME** Morganton
10% OFF Total Daily Rate IF Booked 3 OR More Nights
**BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME** Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME to the airport?

This vacation home is 63.4 mi (77-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME to the beach?

This vacation home is 9.6 mi (21-min drive) from Boat Beach.

Does PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME to downtown Morganton?

This vacation home is 7.7 mi away from Morganton.

PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HOME Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay! Everything you need. Very clean!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee D.

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

Lake James getaway

Beautiful home and landscaping with many flower beds Home came well stocked with everything you needGreat dock for swimming and fishing Kayaks and canoe available for your use This is am awesome place for families to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the fourth year my family stayed in this house. Age ranges from 17 to 83 and we all love it! It is perfect for families and is in a great cove for swimming. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marisol M.

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

Well spent new years

Our family enjoyed the stay at this place.Recommend 9/10
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

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

Great Place

Liked everything about it. Accommodates our group very well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

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

Just as pictured

House was just as pictured. Great, quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Awesome group house

Great place for group get away with kids and adults, many spaces for fun and area has lots of things to do. Home is well supplied and host was great. Many memories!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky B.

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

Cabin at the cove

We enjoyed the property.Great house for families.Manager and owners are great to work with.We had everything there we needed.We loved the lake and the dock area.Would love to visit again.Thank you for the memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

Ready to go back!

The house was clean and well maintained and the hosts provided everything you need to enjoy your stay! There is limited parking for both cars and your boat but it's doable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Great House

The house had everything we needed! We lived the pool table and boat slip. The lake was beautiful! It was a great long weekend getaway. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We were there during the off-season. The view out to the lake was nice. The house is older and in need of some continued updates. Some things had been updated recently, but others still needed considerable work. There was also an unpleasant smell in the house because it hadn't been used in a while. The house was clean, and the beds were fresh and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Annual Family weekend

Very nice property. Clean and Comfy. We really enjoyed being on the lake. Perfect for boating, fishing and it was nice to have canoe, paddleboard and kayaks. The gardens are absolutely gorgeous. Loved sitting on deck and looking out at them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

carol j.

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

Vacation

Great place to stay and play. Had everything you need. As per photos and info. 15 minutes to greenway in Morganton and close to Fonta Flora brewery and hiking trails!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

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

Nice property

Everything was great about this property except the dogs next door pooping everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

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

The Perfect Lake James House

This is the perfect house for a family vacation on Lake James. The kitchen is well equipped. The top floor is perfect for a group of kids. We all loved the bottom floor pool table and record player. The dock it great to swim from and it located in a peaceful cove. This is our 3rd time staying here and plan to return every year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KC V.

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

Comfy home and quiet area

Even though there are houses close by, it was quiet. We had a great getaway, 4 kids and 6 adults. The kids all shared the bunkbed room which is the third floor. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

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

Wonderful!

We all loved this property. Plenty of room for all 14 of us. We found a hiking trail just down the street. The view of the lake was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy M.

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

A short return home

House was just as described we were pleasantly surprised by all the fun decor around the house. Our kids enjoyed fishing playing in the lake and afternoon fires. The property is located right by the Fonta Flora trail head which we took full advantage of exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Cliff D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake James Retreat

Location exceptional and property is outstanding. Kitchen was well equipped, and beds were comfortable. Minor concerns about cleanliness and condition of stereo equipment. People with mobility issues need to be careful when using walkway to lake. Overall loved the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Valerie W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family summer vacation

We’ve always wanted to visit Lake James & it is a beautiful mountain lake. The home suited our needs well. Plenty of room to spread out. Loved the three decks. Thoughtful kitchen items, well stocked & organized. Wonderful landscaping. Boat dock was a little closer to neighbors than I prefer. All in all a great house for groups to enjoy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

suzy f.

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

Family vacation

We had 13 people ranging in age from 17 to 80 years old. Everyone had a bed and slept comfortably. The loft was perfect for all the “kids”. We enjoyed swimming from the dock every day!! The kayaks and paddle board were also a big hit. The kitchen was well stocked to prepare meals each night. We highly recommend this property, it’s quiet and the view was amazing!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

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

Multi Family Vacation

We had plenty of room for a multi family vacation. The kids/teens had a great time in the game room and had plenty of space in the bunk room in the loft. The many lake toys provided make the property and the lake easy to enjoy. The house is well stocked and the kitchen was easy to use. Ranked it a 4 star since they do not provide towels, which is inconvenient when traveling from 9 hours away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

keri b.

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

Lake trip 2023

Location is perfect. Older home with dated decor. It is def a family home with lots of mementos everywhere. My son loved the records and pool table. Nice sloped walk to dock. Kitchen is well stocked and beds were comfortable except for Queen. It had a def roll in middle.still gave 5 stars because location is perfect, had paddle boards, and no steep walk to dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg S.

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

Well Equiped Large Lake House

We have never stayed at a property that had as much supplies as this one. So well equipped it was like home away from home. Lake area/cove is clean with excellent swimming for the kids. A little tight with neighbors docks but okay. House is large with plenty of space. The upstairs sleeping loft for kids was nice to have. House to water was not steep and easy to access.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

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

Summer Holliday

The property is accessible to everything we needed (Food Lion/Dollar General/Pizza) great for a large family or two families with older teens. Our kids enjoyed playing pool, using the kayaks and SUP. The landscaping is stunning! We enjoyed the 4th of July, grilled out - there is a well equipped kitchen. Stopped by Bones Jones for a delicious meal and next time we’ll bring our pickleball paddle to reserve the courts around the corner. The water temperature was perfect for swimming/floating. Lake life is the best life.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024