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Get away from it all - Life is GOOD at the Lake!!

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Life at the lake is good!
Lakeside fun!
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Mt Gilead, NC
  • Place, Swift Island Lake Tillery Boat Access
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, North Carolina Zoo
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Get away from it all - Life is GOOD at the Lake!!

6 bedroom home on over 4,000 acre beautiful Lake Tillery, provides year around enjoyment. Antique furnishings are located through out the home, as well as vintage and modern furnishings. Bedrooms include two king size beds, two queen size beds, one full size beds and four twin beds. Three full baths and a fully stocked kitchen. All linens and sheets are included. Sleeps 14 people very comfortably. The fully screened in second story boat house provides plenty of space to enjoy the lake scenery. Outdoor fire pit, gas grill, air hockey, ping pong table and washer and dryer. Life jackets and chairs are for use at the dock. We have a special guest fishing permit so any one can fish on site without purchasing a fishing license.
Home is located close to Swift Island Lake Tillery Boat Access and Launch site. (Our boats and boat slips are not available with rental) Within minutes of Tillery Tradition Golf, Eagles Nest Restaurant, Morrow Mountain State Park, Uwharrie National Forrest, wineries, antique shopping, marina and boat landings.
Nearby activities include: Equestrian Facilities, Drive in Movies, Museums, Arts, Tillery Tradition Golf and Unique Antique Shops.
Approximately an hour away from NASCAR's Lowes Motor Speedway, Concord Mills outlet mall in Concord, and Goldmines. located an hour and a half from Charlotte NC.
Also within easy driving distance is Pinehurst with its world-class golfing, the Rockingham Dragway, the Asheboro NC Zoo, and of course, pottery located in the village of Seagrove.
The perfect place for swimming, hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, boating, or just a relaxing getaway.
Come stay for a while and enjoy all the spectacular views.
Larger groups may be accommodated for an additional fee and cleaning deposit. ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING OR PETS ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number complete wearepact.org training 7.25.2025
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mount Gilead

Located in Mount Gilead, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Town Creek Indian Mound and Pisgah Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Swift Island Lake Tillery Boat Access and Stony Mountain Vineyards. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Mt Gilead, NC

What's nearby

  • Swift Island Lake Tillery Boat Access - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Badin Lake - 16 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Uwharrie National Forest - 24 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Cabarrus Arena & Events Center - 43 min drive - 52.6 km
  • North Carolina Zoo - 47 min drive - 72.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Get away from it all - Life is GOOD at the Lake!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Get away from it all - Life is GOOD at the Lake!!?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Get away from it all - Life is GOOD at the Lake!! on 6 August 2026 start from NZ$672, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Get away from it all - Life is GOOD at the Lake!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Get away from it all - Life is GOOD at the Lake!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Get away from it all - Life is GOOD at the Lake!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Get away from it all - Life is GOOD at the Lake!! located?

This family-friendly Mount Gilead holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Swift Island Lake Tillery Boat Access and Wood Run Trailhead. Morrow Mountain State Park and Stony Mountain Vineyards 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. 63 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful. It was a perfect stay. The hosts were responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Y.

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

Great stay!

Our family had a great long weekend celebrating a 40th birth and Father’s Day!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow!! I wish I could take that kitchen home with me. Plenty of space throughout so the stay included my wife and kids, my brothers wife and kids, mom, dad, and aunt. We never felt over crowded, love having the floating mats for the water. We also got to use the fire pit as well which was perfectly situated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2025
Glad you got the mats out...Hope you enjoyed the smore fixings! Come again soon, its a great place to make family memories!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken P.

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

Family vacation

Great location, plenty of room, new landscaping and fire pit is fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2024
We are so glad you are making a summer vacation with us a tradition.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great place! Very clean and everything you need. It felt like home.

Love the place. If you have a big family, this house is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2021
I'm glad everyone fit and enjoyed themselves. We are making several improvements this year, so will be even better later this year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

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

Stay

Great place; easy process.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marci L.

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

Memorial Day holiday

We had a great stay. Very nice home, spacious, and great location. We look forward to going back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2020
We are glad you had an opportunity to use all the space to set away from it all.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

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

Great house

It was a great house I cant wait to rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2020
Glad you enjoyed the fire pit for smores outside.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

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

Very nice lake house

Everything was very nice and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2024
Thanks Douglas - We would love to have you back...hope your group had a chance to use the new firepit area and had plenty of parking space with the new driveway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald H.

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

Head a great time

We really enjoyed your home this week. We had a great time. Thanks for allowing us to use your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Glad to have you and your family back! Hope your vacation memories are rich!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

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

Graduation Stay

Very nice. Perfect for a large group. We didn’t get to spend a lot of lake time at the property as we had several days of graduation activities keeping us busy. Loved the Kitchen!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant P.

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

Vacation

First time at Lake Tillery. We had a good time. House was plenty big for 3 families.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2024
Glad you enjoyed the space and thanks for the special artwork! Love those kind of thank yous.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Wonderful weekend!

We had a great time and enjoyed every minute of it! There was plenty of room for all of us and the property is amazing! The kids and adults had a blast in the lake and loved hanging out at the fire pit at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
We are glad you had a chance to spread out in the space. Enjoying the first hints of fall around the fire pit allows special experiences roasting marshmallows, making smores (Yum) relaxing with a great view of the lake. Hope you come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie P.

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

Great House!

Perfect for a large group. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The house was well taken care of and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. We especially loved the ping pong table and canoe! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2022
Hope you enjoyed the fishing too, with our dock license which covers all those who have a hankering to fish.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

La V.

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

Relaxing with a great view!

My family and I enjoyed this rental property very much. The home was clean and fully stocked with drinks and snacks. The view was excellent and in a quiet neighborhood. The owners were very responsive to inquiries I had.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2020
We loved having you. I am glad you and your family were able to get away from all the craziness and relax. Stay safe and well!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

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

We love this place!

This was the fourth year that our family vacationed in this home in June. Perfect place for children who love to swim, fish, and boat. We also enjoyed a hike over at Morrow Mountain. One day the women of the family went to Troy to shop and eat in downtown Troy. Very enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Very good.

enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2022
We are glad our place worked out for your leadership retreat!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Family Visit

Property was exactly as described. We loved the place! Debby is a great host and communicator.Fridge was stocked with soft drinks, water, coffee and filters and the spice rack was stocked with everything you need. We loved the fire pit and the beautiful view of the lake! It was very peaceful! During the day we saw bald eagles and osprey looking for fish. In the evening we enjoyed the whipper wills singing in the distance. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2025
We love you had the opportunity to enjoy the peace and amenities of our home!! Come again soon!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kylie K.

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

Wedding party house

Great place to stay for our wedding located in Mt Gilead. Close to shopping and grocery stores. Over all great stay. Owners were very nice and helpful during a hick-up with the AC. Fixed in no time and very nice and helpful. Will stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2021
Congrats on your special day. Once the renovations are complete, we hope to offer the home for small weddings and events too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy V.

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

Large well equipped home for large family

Great home for large families, with lots to do. Clean and spacious! Well stocked with all the amenities you could want. Very accommodating. Beautiful views! Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thanks - its nice to have family time but also have the space to spread out and enjoy some quiet time to relax alone too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Great weekend

Check in was simple and Deborah was extremely quick to reply and very helpful throughout the process. She was very accommodating with any request I had. The house has a ton of room and the dock and backyard are perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2020
We are glad you had plenty of room for your special celebration and that in some small way, we could be a part of it. Hope you enjoyed relaxing on the floating island. Congrats again on the graduation.
Verified

8/10 Good

D L.

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

Lake Christmas vacation

house was the right size and had beautiflul kitchen and open area for family. Was disappointed 1-that the great record collection and stereo system was of no use because the speakers did not work and 2-that the king bed upstairs was actually just 2 twin beds pushed together, which did not sleep comfortably. Otherwise was a great vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kacey B.

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

Perfect for our large family

This home is perfect for large groups. The interior layout had an open family/dining/kitchen with a deck facing the lake. There were ample bedrooms with beds for our family of 14. The owners supplied plenty of towels, as well as basic necessities. It was a wonderful week of vacation to end our summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2022
It's also a great location for fall and spring family gatherings.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances R.

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

Perfect Place!!

Such a fantastic house and the perfect spot! The best vacation rental any of us have ever stayed at. So clean!! All the beds were comfortable. Furnishings are top of the line and the kitchen!! WowWee! Worth every penny. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
We are excited to hear that you enjoyed the new kitchen. The new refrigerator should be installed shortly...I think it has been on a slow boat from China. We are also adding an old-fashioned ice cream maker...so when you return, your family can enjoy some yummy family fun!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

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

Appreciate you sharing the Lake life

We loved our stay with our family. Home was supplied so nicely. Layout was perfect for our family. Will love to stay again. If meanwhile someone is selling that you know of hear of please let us know the possibility. Again, thank you !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2022
Will do. Glad you enjoyed all the amenities.

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