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Lakefront Log Luxury - 4400 sqr ft w/ private dock

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Sunset from middle level porch bed swing
Timberpeg log beam construction
Built on 4 lakefront lots for ultimate privacy.
three levels of porches with big water views
New dock installed May 2025 with lower lever shaded social area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Nebo, NC
  • Lake James
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Lake James State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • McDowell County Courthouse
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Log Luxury - 4400 sqr ft w/ private dock

Private home built on 4 wooded lakefront lots. With 2.4 acres and over 525 feet of feet of prime Lake James shoreline, you can't see a neighbor & they can't see you! Private dock with sundeck, shaded social area, and uncovered boat slip waiting for you. Three lakeview bedrooms with king beds, one private secluded alcove w/ queen bed, one triple bunk bed (generally for kids) in 2nd den area. Elevator available for those with medical need, whole home back-up generator, heated floors (winter only), lakeside fire pit, two kayaks, game room with pool table, ping-pong, darts, shuffle board, antique pinball - amenities galore. Separated sleeping and multiple living areas ideal for groups of four couples or multiple families. Host can recommend boat rentals, facilitate massage appointments at the house, or answer questions about the home or local area attractions and restaurants. Contact me for more info. NO SMOKING AND NO PETS!

Property manager

Jeff
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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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
Elevator for medical need only - please notify us in advance if you need it turned on. Bath towels provided, please bring your own lake towels.
Please do not use the indoor wood burning fireplaces. There is an outdoor lakeside fire pit available. Garage not included - used for owner storage.
No Pets. 3 king beds and 1 queen. Triple bunk has a maximum of 160 pounds per level - generally used for kids.

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Nebo

Located in Nebo, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake James State Park and Pisgah National Forest, while Historic Carson House and Museum of North Carolina Minerals are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider The Outpost, or check out an event or a game at The Orchard at Altapass. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nebo, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Lake James State Park - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • McDowell County Courthouse - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Marion Greenway Trailhead - 18 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Linville Caverns - 47 min drive - 51.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Roma Restaurant Pizza Pasta - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Titan Pizza Plus - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Log Luxury - 4400 sqr ft w/ private dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Log Luxury - 4400 sqr ft w/ private dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Lakefront Log Luxury - 4400 sqr ft w/ private dock located?

This family-friendly Nebo cabin is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Lake James and Catawba River. Lake James State Park and McDowell County Courthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

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

Beautiful and Relaxing

We had a wonderful stay with family. The property had everything you’d need for creating family memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Amazing!!!!

We fell in love with lake James and everything about our stay! We will definitely be back and hope to stay at this house again! It was beyond beautiful and perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

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

Great week!

Beautiful house and location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reese M.

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

Amazing weekend!

This was the perfect place for our large group of friends! Host was extremely helpful and quick to respond. The house was immaculate! Exactly what we were hoping for! Can’t say enough positive feedback for this stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trista M.

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

Annual Tradition continues

We come back every year to this property. The owner and the house are so welcoming and lovely. We love everything about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trista M.

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

Our favorite weekend

We come back each year, for a weekend with friends on the lake. This house is amazing and we don’t have to worry about anything because we know the host will take care of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn N.

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

July Family Retreat

We had an awesome stay overall. The property and service were outstanding. As other reviews mention, the walk from the house to the dock and back is significant but manageable if everyone in the group can climb stairs and is in normal physical shape. Great place to swim. Our favorite part was the amazing decks and porches on every level. Awesome place to convene, read, nap etc. We would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kurt A.

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

Father / grandfather

We enjoyed our stay. Well equipped house and clean house. Need to improve walk down to the lake, very difficult and hazardous for younger children. May want to have cleaner sweep porch area on lowest deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess K.

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

Beautiful Home and Wonderful Views

This Lakefront beautiful home with wonderful views. Three story home with 2 large wrap around porches with swings. The bottom floor has wrap around patio with a grill. Home is tastefully decorated. It has plenty of sleeping space, 2 family room areas, and entire basement is entertainment area with pool table, ping pong table, card table area, and kitchenette area. Also has awesome boat dock. My family had an amazing time and the homeowner was great at communicating. He provided detailed information prior to our arrival, as well as answered our questions promptly .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Amazing House

House was just as shown in the listing, and was very well stocked. Host was very responsive. No complaints from our group of 6.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous family lake house

This home is represented honestly with photos and descriptions. Large gathering rooms, comfortable beds, bathrooms, spectacular western view of Lake James, etc. Highlights for our family were the kitchen - great for the whole gang to gather for meals and games. The basement was fabulous with extra kitchen, card table, pinball, ping pong and the other room with pool table and dart board. Middle level was perfect for family and kids for sleeping. All levels had a balcony to relax on. The fire circle was perfect for s'mores and having access to the kayaks was terrific as four members enjoyed getting out in them. Friends came by with their boat and took us out for a ride so having the dock allowed that to happen. TRULY the BEST VRBO we have ever rented. Our host was always available and more than welcoming to have us use the place. They had games and even left the Christmas tree up for us even though it was New Year's Week. Twelve of our family members were here while the grandparents were in their small cabin they own nearby. Definitely a FIVE STAR rental!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Amazing Cabin

Awesome secluded place that my friends and I enjoyed for a long weekend. There were no hiccups throughout the rental process. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vince C.

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

Great getaway!

House is fantastic! Located on a great part of the lake, easy access to everything. We had 10 in our group and it was extremely roomy. Rented other homes on the lake over the years, and I must say this was one of the best!! Well equipped. Definitely would rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben r.

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

A Gem on Lake James

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this spacious lakefront property! This log cabin is not only well built, but also well designed and tastefully decorated. It is conveniently well stocked, from the kitchen accessories down to the beach towels provided for the lake. This house is the perfect set- up for large groups, as there are many seating areas and places to gather. We especially enjoyed the daybed swings on the middle deck. Our family would highly recommend this property, and would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Les & Jill E.

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

Great view of the lake and peaceful

Property overall was good but we had a couple of issue. First, the water smelled like rotten egg and had a foggy look to it. The AC on the top floor struggled to keep the room cool, no problems with the bottom two floors. The walk to the dock and lake was very steep and suggest hand rails.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trista M.

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

Wonderful weekend with friends

Breathtaking property! Everything about this stay was perfect and we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noah T.

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

Beautiful views

Such a beautiful home with amazing views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rinaldo C.

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

Paradise on Lake James

Not your typical VRBO this property is a rare gem and one should feel lucky to be able to rent it. If you are interested in a truly scenic/ vacation home to enjoy a cozy get away with family and friends this property will leave you more than satisfied. Starting with the top floor with stunning lake views and a kitchen and dining room perfect for those who love to cook and entertain. Top floor also is where the Master bedroom is located which I must admit is a nice touch. Second floor has all the bedrooms and bunk beds with adjacent fireplace which makes for a very cozy room for the kids. Lower floor is where all the fun is with a game room that has ping pong, billiards, pin ball and darts etc , all in like new condition. Floating dock is perfect for all kinds of fishing or just lounging on the quite lake shore. Being in gated community was an additional treat and 40 minutes from Ashville makes this place pretty close to perfect. Price is on the high end but so is the experience - worth every dollar. RC
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Great fall weekend in Nebo and Asheville ... amazing property!!!

We planned an October fall weekend getaway for 4 couples (no kids) near Asheville several months in advance and got lucky in finding this property on VRBO. This house/cabin is awesome and the amenities are amazing! We arrived on a Thursday afternoon and cooked dinner for 8 in the large kitchen and dining area. It was perfect. Enjoyed chilling on the outdoor decks and dock on the water for wine, beer and great conversation. Topped off the first night watching stand-up comedy on Netflix and laughing it up. Friday we went and hiked up Shortoff Mt which was excellent. Great hike all uphill and then downhill and enjoyed the fall colors starting to change. We had planned to go out to dinner in Morganton but everyone agreed they just wanted to chill at the cabin so we ordered food for pickup instead, more wine/beer on the decks and played pool, ping pong, darts, shuffleboard etc. What a blast hanging out here! Saturday was a day trip into Asheville which was only 45 min away. After grabbing morning coffee, the girls spent hours shopping and hitting up a wine bar while the guys did a brewery tour of Burial, Eurisko, Dirty Jack's and we all regrouped for a bite to eat and more drink art Wicked Weed. Headed back to the cabin for more games and also a fire in the fire pit. Sunday, we packed up and headed home. What a great weekend and I have a feeling we will be back again. A good friend of mine saw the pics and may also rent this place especially since it is wheelchair accessible. Jeff our host was fabulous. Outstanding communications and very responsive to any questions we had. Highly recommend this property and host, thanks Jeff! We had an amazing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

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

Very beautiful home and location on lake James.

The lights are confusing but everything else is great and the beds are super comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

James K., Fuquay Varina, NC

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

Escape to Paradise

The gorgeous lake house was impeccably clean. Jeff was great to work with and responded immediately to questions prior to our stay. The beds were so comfortable to sleep on after a day on the lake. The ping pong, pool table, darts, and shuffle board were fun amenities in the evening. Words can't capture the experience of escaping to this large beautiful lake house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

beautiful home, beautiful lake

beautiful home
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

peg m.

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

Family vacation

My family (six kids from 8 to 19) was excited from the moment that we pulled up and walked in, to moment we left. Beautiful home with so much space. So many things for the kids to do. The bottom floor with all of the games and entertainment was perfect. Pool, ping pong etc We had a question for the owner Jeff and he got right back to us and was extremely attentive. We definitely plan on coming back and will rent this house again! Hope everyone who rents this home enjoys as much as our family did! Thanks again for making our first vacation in 4 years one to remember.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

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

Stunning Lake Front Home

Exceeded expectations. The home is fully equipped for large family or a couple families. If you’re looking for a more remote and beautiful lake front home surrounded by beautiful mountains and scenery, this is hard to beat! We spent 7 days here with our boys (18 to 22 yrs), rented a boat, kayaked, fished, swam and prepared great meals in the fully equipped kitchen. The owner is also very nice and extremely responsive if you have questions that come up.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl A.

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

Choose This House for a Special Week!

This house on Lake James is large, luxurious, and fun. The log structure is beautiful, with 3 full levels each with giant porches and porch swings. The photos are accurate, but they can only hint of the feeling that you are in paradise! The owner/manager is friendly and super quick to respond to any needs. A perfect gathering place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jeff

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Why they chose this property

Privacy! Be it in the separated bedrooms, on the three levels of back porches, or lounging and swimming on the boat dock, you've got space and are not right on top of another house or neighbor.

The views are great as this is a true mountain lake property. The house is situated at an elevated position maximizing views while still having a manageable walk down to lake level.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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