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Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds!

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Early morning canoe trip on beautiful Lake Mayo.
Home view facing lake.
Sunset, on our cove.
Relax on hammack, our floating dock with swim ladder shown in background.
Canoe and Kayak stand near lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6162.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Roxboro, NC
  • Mayo Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Roxboro Lake
  • Hyco Lake
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Danville, VA (DAN-Danville Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds!

This quiet, relaxing home is located on Mayo Lake. A floating dock that is perfect for those wanting to bring their boat. Home is located close to the public launch at Mayo Lake Park. Convenient to Roxboro and many shopping options, restaurants, movie theatre and bowling. A newly renovated bonus area downstairs with a game room, perfect for the kids and the young at heart! The game room includes a large screen TV, pool table, foosball and dart board. There is also a third full bathroom downstairs. Excellent fishing off the dock or use one of two kayaks or the canoe available to explore and fish. The deck overlooks the lake and a wooded lot with a fire pit. A charcoal grill is located on the deck for perfect evening gatherings. On clear nights, enjoy star gazing away from the light polution of a city. A fully stocked kitchen ready for nights in or the fresh catch of the day. Mayo Lake is quiet and perfect for the family or group looking for a place to unplug and relax together. Nature and wildlife abound at Heron's Landing. Time to start packing for a visit!

Property manager

Marilyn

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note there is a metal spiral staircase.
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet environment, meant for nature lovers.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Includes outdoors, no cigerette butts left in yard
No loud music or parties. Respect the wildlife. If fire pit is used, extinguish flame and keep water bucket handy and filled for accidental embers.
Carefully bag trash and put in trash container at end of driveway. $50.00 fee will be apply for excessive trash. Monday is trash pick up day.
Upon check out, no dirty dishes, run dish washer. See check out instructions. Leave the home in condition found.

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
Note from host: Quiet environment, meant for nature lovers.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Roxboro

Located in Roxboro, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mayo Lake and Huck Sansbury Recreation Complex, while Person County Museum and Milton Studio Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Vaughan St. Park, or check out an event or a game at Virginia International Raceway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Roxboro, NC

What's nearby

  • Mayo Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Roxboro Country Club - 19 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Roxboro Motorsports Park - 29 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Hyco Lake - 32 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Virginia International Raceway - 53 min drive - 54.2 km

Getting around

  • Danville, VA (DAN-Danville Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Golden Grill Asian Bistro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Torero's Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Dave's BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds! located?

This family-friendly Roxboro holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Mayo Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Huck Sansbury Recreation Complex and Roxboro Country Club. Person County Museum and Piedmont Community College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LAURA K.

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

Very relaxing!

This is our second stay at this location, but probably not our last! The house has a perfect lake front lot, allowing us to fish and kayak every day. The weather was wonderful, but even if it hadn't been, we were close enough to town to find things to do. We enjoyed the pool table and watching movies in the evenings.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne M.

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

Peaceful sanctuary

Perfect location and sights! Loved everything about our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricki M.

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

Fishing getaway

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

The home was great. It was as listed. Easy to get in/out. Great location on the lake.

Would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Very quiet and very peaceful.

We loved our stay. Location was perfect for us. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cyndee C.

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

Work Retreat

This was a great place for our work retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful property

Enjoyed my recent stay. Property is exactly what I was looking for. Quite cove with excellent scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tetyana V.

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

We had wonderful time!

The actual house was even better than in the pictures. It was well-equipped; we had everything we needed. Even on a rainy day, we found ways to enjoy ourselves with the games provided by the owner (and our own too). The property is very private, and having direct access to the lake is excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B., Franklinton

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

Lovely family getaway

This was a great spot for our family. Such a nice, quiet place on the lake; we enjoyed the kayaks and canoe with our family, and the game room was a ton of family fun. Marilyn was so great to work with. We will definitely be back to this spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbi K.

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

Peaceful stay on a beautiful lake! Fished everyday - Lake easily accessible by kayak. Lovely well maintained home. Comfortable beds. Marilyn is a gracious host. Really enjoyed our week here!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

marcia l.

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

OLGs weekend

The whole experience was great. The area was peaceful and the scenery was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mimoflame

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

Lakeside Paradise

Just a wonderful place to getaway with family or friends. I love that they include the kayaks/canoe for having fun out on the lake. Feels like your own private corner of the world (unless the neighbors are home, but even that's not too bad). I love the privacy of the lot, the access to the lake (you will get a work out walking up and down the yard!), and the proximity to town is quite convenient. Can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart G.

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

Great Spot

Very relaxing place to get away and just hang out with family. Game room provided hours of fun when we were not on the dock fishing or boating on the lake. We only left to hit the store for food. Great Place!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Destiny H.

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

Amazing place!

We loved staying here! We got married and needed a place for all the bridesmaids to get ready and for pictures of the dresses! It's a beautiful place! She was awesome and answered all questions and was helpful! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renea H.

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

Goodness Tucked Away in a Cove

Very nice stay! Beautiful lake view and easy access to fun days out in the lake. We had 2 small kids so the spiral staircase from top to bottom was a little challenging for them! So many fun games and activities right on site! Would love to have had maybe a set of larger bowls (when you have a crowd to feed) in hand l; otherwise fairly well stocked. Love the seclusion at the end of a road:)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mimosa H.

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

Magical house on the water

Just loved our stay at this place. What a gem! I was so sad to leave when our time was up. It’s like having a piece of lake paradise all to yourself.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie R., Puyallup

Comfortable holiday respite!

This was our home base for our holiday family visit. Perfect size and amenities to allow us to relax and get away. The nationwide E911 Centurylink outage crashed the internet/TV service but owners, Marilyn and Mike were extremely responsive in helping us get back up and running. Great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Another Excellent Visit

With the oppressive heat, it was nice to have the basement for some cool down time! Took the canoe and kayaks with the kids out to the main lake one morning for a very peaceful ride. House has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LAURA K.

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

Lakeside Paradise

This house was exactly what we needed. The pictures are accurate. The house was located on a cove that provided an easy paddle to the main lake. Fishing and kayaking were great. The house was well stocked. The owners were great! We had no issues, but they were leaving as we arrived and went the extra mile to make sure we were all set!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Pierre G.

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

A quiet and relaxing experience

The home was as advertised. The available games and equipment provided unlimited entertainment for both young and old. Traveling north to the Clarksville area we enjoyed the hiking in Occoneechee State Park and visiting the antique shops. The Lake Mayo Park was interesting and permitted us to swim in the cool waters.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Perfect Spot for a Family

Very quiet area on Mayo Lake. We used just about all of the lake and indoor toys during out stay. Only turned on the TV to watch a movie one night after a long day on the lake. The photos do not do the property justice. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelley D.

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

We will be back!

We had fully intended on staying at a hotel for the trip but because of my ptsd My wife looked around for other possibilities and she found this place. We arrived on the 26th to have a second Christmas with my son and daughter from SOBO VA and the 4 days were like being in our own home and all six of us had a blast! From the wall colors to the house facing the water. We loved ever minute of this place and will be returning asap! It was so peaceful and beautiful...thank you for sharing such a beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timothy A.

Ultimate Retreat!

Our first visit to Mayo Lake and will want to return again. We did not even go to the Mayo Lake Park as once we entered the property, we did not want to venture anywhere else. The house was beautiful, comfortable and inviting. It was unseasonably warm for mid May, in the 90s, but with the wonderful breeze from the lake and the shade trees, the weather was perfect. After having coffee on the large beautiful deck, we spent most of the day in the back at the floating dock watching the turtles, herons, and fish jumping and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. We did not kayak or canoe this trip but look forward to that in the future. In the evening we enjoyed the pool table and darts in the basement. So much to see, do and enjoy without leaving the property. Our time ended too quickly but it was a wonderful place to visit and hope to do it all over again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

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

Perfect for a family of 4

Home was clean and the perfect size for my family of 4. We did have my inlaws come up for 2 days and with 6 of us there it was tight on space but doable. Plenty of ganes in the basement to keep us entertained during the bad weather. The internet was ok but if you are trying to worl remotely it tends to bog down. Kitchen was well stocked worh dishes and pans. Our only real complaint was the listing said it had a gas grill when it was a charcoal grill. We have never cooked on charcoal before so we had to google plus go out and buy charcoal and lighter fluid. The cove is ideal for life at the lake. Its quiet so the kids could swim, fish, padel board, kayak, and our boat wasnt being tossed around by wakes all day long like weve had at other homes. We enjoyed it so much we had planned to go bavk in July sadly the dates weren't available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vasil H., Mullica Hill, NJ

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

Awesome place! The pictures do not do it justice.

I loved the house and location. It was super clean, well decorate, and with a fantastic view. It had pretty much everything that I needed. The hosts also were very responsive. The towels were extra soft and the bed was very comfortable. I slept in the loft while the rest of my family occupied the other two rooms. The house is in a very quiet and private place yet it is only 10 minutes from Roxboro. Access to the lake, the dock, darts, the pool table/ping pong table, deck, grill, kayaks, fire place, etc. make it an awesome place to relax. I very much enjoyed my morning coffee with a fantastic view of the lake. I only wish we had more time there. We got unlucky with rain but the house had internet and netflix so we ended-up watching some movies. I had to contact Marylin upon my arrival because the storm knocked out the smart TV service. She and her husband responded within few minutes and I got the TV working again based on their instructions. Overall, I highly recommend this place and I am very grateful to the hosts for great set-up and letting us use it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marilyn

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Our family loves spending time outdoors. We settled in the area about 13 years ago. We decided to share our home with guests to provide the same opportunity at a reasonable price.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a getaway from our busy lives, but relatively close to home. We love fishing from the dock or the canoe. The cove is quiet and private, but we enjoy kayaking around to view the wildlife or heading toward the main lake to experience more open water.

What makes this property unique

Mayo Lake has a protected shoreline. No permanent docks and limited public access to the lake. Quiet area with abundant wildlife viewing, but not far from all the Triangle area has to offer. This property is for people who want to escape and enjoy time with friends or family. It is meant for those who are looking for simple joys.

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