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Beautiful Lake Cottage with water access, private dock in cove and fire pit

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Oh.Be.Joyful Lake cottage
Night view of OBJ
Newly installed path down to the Corps property
Miscellaneous
The living room has plenty of sitting areas to hang out.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Clarksville, VA
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Kinderton Country Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Occoneechee State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Common bath (2)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Lake Cottage with water access, private dock in cove and fire pit

• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom w/Lake View, Screened in Porch, Huge Deck, and Dock....
• It is time to unplug and leave your worries behind. Come for a weekend or week with your honey or your family. Once you get here, the hustle and bustle will be in your rear view mirror and the stress will melt away. Oh Be Joyful is tucked away in a private cove on Kerr Lake and is a perfect place to come and escape the everyday chaos. Located in Clarksville, Virginia, Oh Be Joyful's location is perfect for a quick trip from Raleigh/Durham - only 1 hour from North Raleigh or Durham, 1.5 hours from Holly Springs, 1 hour 45 minutes from Garner, 2 hours from Richmond and 3 hours from Charlotte. A short drive to the peaceful setting in the woods on Kerr Lake....miles away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
• The view from the expansive porch is beautiful, with a large yard area for playing yard games, the boat dock and lake are in plain view. The dock is a short stroll away and has room for chairs to sit and enjoy the sun and view, fish or bring your boat or water toys to explore the water.
• Longwood boat ramp is less than 8 minutes away, good for anyone coming for fishing and /or bringing a boat. The location on the lake is on a quiet cove off of channel off of the main open water but in less than 5 minutes out of the cove around the corner you reach the open water of the main lake. You can ski or tube in the channel or go out into the main water for more adventures or sightseeing.
• The kitchen has all the amenities you need and features a large island with 3 bar stools - nice for entertaining. There is also a dining table with seating for up to 10, The kitchen and dining are open to the living room with a Smart TV (**see below for further instructions) DVDs, board games, books and puzzle books.
***As a warning learned from guests in the past, please do NOT come here if you plan on just watching TV or using the internet all day, or if you will be here on business and need to rely 100% on having internet service. As stated further in the "amenities" section, we have a Smart TV but due to being in such a remote location, the internet here has severe outage problems and at best is very spotty, thus we have opted not to have it any longer. We have found that using the hotspots on our phones to be more reliable and have had greater success with Netflix or standard TV stations this way. We hate this as much as you do because it has taken a lot of our time to try to find a solution and the correct fit. Please use this as our official fine print that the service is unreliable and there will be NO compensation for no internet or mobile connectivity issues. We do research periodically if there are any better provider options that we can try to improve this. Thanks for understanding!!**
• Relax and have dinner on the table in the screened in porch in the evenings or sit by the fire at the fire pit with the provided skewers for marshmallow and hot dog roasting
• There are three bedrooms - The master with a king bed, the second with a queen and 2 twin beds and the third with a double bed along with two full baths. There is also a queen sleeper sofa in the family room. Gas grill for your use as well (please clean after use! and please let us know asap if fuel runs out).
• Bathing towels and bedding are provided (please bring your own beach towels). Kitchen is well equipped for a group of 10+. House has heat and air conditioning.
• Guests will have the run of the home with the exception of the master closet, the attic, and the crawl space below the home. All other areas are accessible.
* NO SMOKING OR PETS.
* MAXIMUM OF 10 GUESTS (this includes children).
* CHECK-IN TIME IS 4:00 PM DAY OF ARRIVAL, CHECK-OUT TIME IS 10:00 AM DAY OF DEPARTURE. Early check-in and late check-out may be an option for a small extra fee IF there is no other party arriving or departing on the same day, just inquire!
*THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS REQUIRE A 5-NIGHT MINIMUM STAY:
Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day. **OR for Memorial Day or Labor Day Weekends you may stay 3 nights but pay a holiday rate of $250/night. Winter season is a 3 night stay while Spring, Summer and Fall require a 4 night minimum.

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.

We also welcome any inquiries regarding longer-term rentals, such as several months at a time, during fall, winter or spring (not during summer).

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Property manager

Traci Gibbs
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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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
Absolutely no smoking in the home. Please leave the house in an acceptable manner. There is a broom that should be used as needed.
If the home is left extremely dirty, cleaner reports smoking and or evidence of smoking in the home your deposit will be held.
Summer rentals require a 4 night minimum.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Clarksville

Located in Clarksville, this cottage is on the waterfront. Kinderton Country Club and Clarksville Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Occoneechee State Park and John H. Kerr Reservoir. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.
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Clarksville, VA

What's nearby

  • John H. Kerr Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kinderton Country Club - 15 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Occoneechee State Park - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Prestwould Plantation - 23 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Kerr Lake Country Club - 38 min drive - 39.5 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Buggs Island Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bridgewater Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lake Cottage with water access, private dock in cove and fire pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake Cottage with water access, private dock in cove and fire pit ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake Cottage with water access, private dock in cove and fire pit ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lake Cottage with water access, private dock in cove and fire pit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from John H. Kerr Reservoir and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Old Soudan Wildlife Management Area. Longwood Public Use Area and Kinderton Country Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Delina W.

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

Great Lake Stay

We loved this lake home! It had beautiful lake views and a couple of porches that were great to sit and enjoy your morning cup of coffee. We were here for our son's College Bassmaster's Tournament held on Bugg's Island. It was about a 15 minute drive to the boat ramp. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry G.

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

April visit

Very nice. The weather did not cooperate for fishing, but we enjoyed the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

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

Kerr Lake Convenience

Property was accurately advertised. Perfect for fishermen or anyone wanting privacy. Nice dock for boat or jet skis. Close to Longwood ramp. We will definitely consider for future stays.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Fall Getaway

The property was exactly as described and had everything we needed for our stay. The neighborhood was peaceful and just what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Great stay

Great house/great property. Everything was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

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

Water Front Home

This is a beautiful home. Very clean, spacious, and is located in a great location for a lake front get away. I highly recommend this rental for anyone looking for a lake access rental on a quiet cove with a dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freddie S.

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

Tournament time on Kerr lake

Nice place to stay on kerr lake !!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda G.

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

Perfect Hideaway

Well maintained and comfy. Met all our needs. Best part NO WIFI. We actually had to enjoy each other's company 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Fishing Weekend

Nice place to stay for a fishing weekend at Kerr Lake. Clean quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed the stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Great Lake house!

This is a beautiful location on a lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Blessed Retreat

The rental property was welcoming and homey, very clean and nicely decorated inside and located on a beautiful lot overlooking the lake. We especially appreciated the Christian motif.Some challenges communicating through the VRBO site. It kept kicking us out & saying we did not have access.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Great little family vacation getaway

Loved the property and the brand new dock! Suprisingly we didn’t really miss having internet. This little cottage had all the amenities that we needed plus a few extras that we really enjoyed using like the kayak! Thanks so much-we would love to come back in the future!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

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

Clarksville Vacay '23

Location was great. Dock was nice and good swimming area. Not far from main lake. House was cozy and perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M., Washington, DC, USA

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

Great place for a quiet lake vacation

Really enjoyed our stay. The property was really quiet, and the lake was beautiful. We made full use of the dock, boating or swimming every day. The house is very nice with plenty of space, and we really enjoyed spending time on the screened-in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine F.

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

Annual Family Vacation

"Oh Be Joyful" provided us all the amenities we were looking for. We truly enjoyed our stay. Traci was a great host and willingly accommodated a special request which allowed all family members to be present.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

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

Fantastic

The owners were great. The house was clean and in a great location. Very relaxing. We really enjoyed our stay and cant wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

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

Great spot

Awesome location and plenty of parking for three boats and trucks for a fishing tournament. Great private area and safe. Not the greatest cell service but an awesome trip and the hosts were very helpful and responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

karen t.

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

Family vacation

Nice and clean.Excellent location.Kids loved the access to the water.Owners nice,friendly,very accommodating!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jody U.

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

Friends vacation

The home was very nice and we loved our stay. Loved having our own boat ramp for our boat. Kitchen space and everything in the kitchen was great. Beds were great too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia A.

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

Quaint quiet lakeside cottage

Very clean and just like described. Loved the dock with kayaks and water equipment. We couldnt get much internet service with tmobile but it was great to unplug.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis M.

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

Great Lake Location

Beautiful lake view in quiet cove. Nice house with plenty of indoor and outdoor space. Beds were comfy and kitchen was well stocked. Quick 15 minute drive to Clarksville town center. Only complaint are the large rocks at the very end of path to the lake. Truly enjoyed our family time at the lake cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie P.

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

Beautiful & Cozy Lake House

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the Oh Be Joyful lake house. The owners are wonderful people, very nice and accommodating. The beds are super comfortable and the house is very clean. We spent a lot of time around the fire pit, roasting marshmallows and looking out on to the water. Such a relaxing getaway! -K&R
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Renea H.

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

A JOYFUL VACAY

We had an amazing 7 nights with kids/grands!! They loved playing games, making s’mores at the fire pit…being able to hop off and on the boat throughout the day for pontoons rides! Friends arrived when family left and we didn’t have to leave the place …all we needed was right there!! Beds were super comfy, spacious deck with Blackstone…breakfasts, bologna and hibachi ..:sooo good! Loved the screened in porch too for quiet time in the mornings!! Also in a great location not too far from Clarksville. Would DEF stay again and plan to!! Wish there was an internet connection, but being unplugged isn’t so bad;). Or hotspot wasn’t strong enough to even steam:(
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Very Nice

Check-in was simple, house was clean and in good condition. No internet/cable and 1-2 bars on Verizon. I knew this beforehand so was not an issue for us. They do have DVD player, maybe next time I would bring a radio to listen while sitting on deck.. Would stay here again, had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Muke H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Fishing at Bugs Island with old friends

Traci Gibbs was excellent in communication. Think the property was accurately listed The main issue for the 5 of us was lack of TV viewing during stay. We weren’t even able to get CBS , NBC or ABC much less ESPN or other pretty basic channels. Needed hot spot which we didn’t have Would recommend this be enhanced. Besides that issue, which was important, it was a lot of fun
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Traci Gibbs

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We are northerners who moved south and love the water. Our dear friend Mary Ellen had a vacation home that she shared with folks and we vowed to carry her tradition & share this home with others. Sadly, she passed in 2012 before we bought this but we named it her favorite phrase.

What makes this property unique

OBJ is a very private home at the end of the road on a private cove only minutes from the open water and a short drive into Clarksville, proper. We have room for 10 people. Our property is beautifully set back on the lake with a lovely water view but has water access via a stone path. We offer use of kayaks and paddle board. Or just kick back in the hammock, , have a nap in the screened porch or hang around the fire pit or on the deck overlooking the water and chat with family and friends.

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English

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