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Lakeside Retreat With Panoramic Views Like No Other

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lake Waccamaw, NC
  • Place, Lake Waccamaw
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rube Mc Cray Memorial Library
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Waccamaw State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Playroom W/ Twin Bed

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Lakeside Retreat With Panoramic Views Like No Other

Our lakeside home is the perfect vacation spot for families. A bright spacious family room gives visitors a space to hang out, play games, or read. An extra table in the family room is the perfect spot for card games or extra seating at mealtime. A wall of windows allows for maximum sunlight and plenty of lake views. The kitchen has both a bar with seating for three and a dining area with a table for six. The bedrooms are spacious and living areas give plenty of room to spread out. The house sits on two lots and boasts a spacious backyard with a beautiful shade tree. There's plenty of room for the kids to play tag and the adults to sit and enjoy the lake or play a game of corn hole. Free wi-fi, a full kitchen, washer/ dryer, and a pier for sunning will be all your family needs to enjoy a quiet vacation in a homey atmosphere. There are also 4 kayaks for house guests. Lake Waccamaw is the perfect place to "get away" for a quiet retreat, and a change of scenery.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
If the house is left excessively dirty (trash not properly disposed of, food left in house or on floors), their will be an excessive cleaning fee.

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

Lake Waccamaw

Located in Lake Waccamaw, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wannanish Game Land and Lake Waccamaw State Park. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Lake Waccamaw, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Waccamaw - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rube Mc Cray Memorial Library - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lake Waccamaw State Park - 18 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Cape Fear River - 37 min drive - 35.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dale's Seafood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peanuts Sandwich Shop - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Juan Mariscos & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪China Garden - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat With Panoramic Views Like No Other pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat With Panoramic Views Like No Other?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat With Panoramic Views Like No Other?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat With Panoramic Views Like No Other located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Waccamaw, Rube Mc Cray Memorial Library and Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum. Wannanish Game Land and Lake Waccamaw State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage with large living room that overlooks lake! Beautiful views of lake and sunrise/sunsets. Lots of beds for a large family. High recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKenna J.

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

Birthday getaway

We had a lovely stay at the lake house celebrating my 27th birthday with all my closest friends and family! We enjoyed the views, the wildlife, the property, and the weather. Thank you so much for sharing this home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Great Hose & Views

Our second time staying and we will definitely come back again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

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

Brainards

This is the second time we have stayed at this property and we love it! Such a perfect family get away location!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Lake Stay

Beautiful views ! Love being right on the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

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

Excellent Stay

Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We had plans to go to the beaches and other activities, but the house was so warm and inviting that we stayed in and relaxed. Missy was available immediately to answer any questions we had. We plan to book their again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

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

Lovely Lake Life

This lovely home was just what we were looking for! Rustic charm with more modern elements as well. Very spacious, nicely appointed, all the amenities you need……And the view…… Breathtaking!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Great location, privacy and room to spread out!

4 work colleagues had room to spread out and enjoy this lovely lake front property. Beds were very comfortable, a relaxing tree swing, kayaks, and more! Fast wifi was icing on the cake.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

STEF R.

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

Rustic Relaxing Retreat

We arrived on property a few days after a tropical storm hit the area. We booked the house to stay w/ family & friends for our daughter's wedding that Saturday. We were surprised to find the grounds flooded & no paved parking or sidewalks! We had to remove shoes, walk thru squishy mud & wipe feet in house. Repeat each time we went to car or house! Not great for events where you are wearing formal clothes! My parents had to leave & find another VRBO as it was too messy for them. Also, only 2 bathrooms & 1 did not have an outlet. With ladies needing to get ready for a wedding, not good. If you book the property, know that it is very rustic. I didn't dislike it. I liked the relaxing environment & amazing views. It was comfortable & clean. It was close to town & the alligators were mesmerizing. I gave the property an overall 4 rating because it is was it is advertised to be. I just wish I had known about the no driveway/sidewalk issue. Additionally, I wish the dock had seating on it. We would take towels out to the dock to sit on while we watched the sunrise. I will add that the owner was extremely quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Brooke A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not quite a "retreat"

This property is way oversold in the listing and way over priced for what you get. It is very old and it is run down. I am sure many happy memories have been made there, but it should be listed as an older, well used property. We had to go life jackets as the ones there were so old and torn. The floor slopes so badly it made my Aunt's vertigo act up. There were torn screens, cobwebs, and dust. It is really only two bedrooms. There is a twin loft bed immediately when you walk into the house and one of the rooms doesn't have a real door. Bath towels were hard to find and there were almost no little amenities if you needed something just to tide you over until you could get to a store. Figuring out what switches did what, even with the labels was a huge challenge. Again, if the property had been a little more forth coming in the listing, I don't think it would have left as bad an impression. If you are looking for an older, well loved and used home, this is perfect. If you are looking for a lovely lake retreat, keep looking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Vacation

Wonderfully pleased. Memories made that will last a life time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather R.

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

Review

The house and location was great, only complaint is the house was not clean by any means and was filled with spider webs along with the porch. I know the shower was not cleaned prior to us coming because there was a crumbled used bar of soap in the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, could use a deep clean and pressure wash.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leesa R.

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

Vacay 2025

Three generations of family had a fabulous time at the lake house. Our favorite part was the ease of getting into the water and having the kayaks in tip-top shape made the water play even more fun. The interior met our needs as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

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

Excellent!!!

It was awesome! Enjoyed it so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was exactly as advertised. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sean H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not Bad, but not Great.

This is an older place that those who own it can't afford to do much to make it better. The view of the lake is incredible. The sunrise is beautiful. Putting a twin bed in the house foyer and describing it as a 4th bedroom is ridiculous. Cobwebs in the corners of the back bedroom must indicate how little it gets used. Calling, texting, and sending notes on the VRBO app asking for the code to check in is also ridiculous. I called and got the voicemail is full. I got the check-in code at 7:59pm. At that point, I was wondering where I would sleep tonight. The place was not clean. It does have good wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

ECU Girls Rule

The property was roomy for us with a beautiful view! Even saw an alligator swim by!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Family Long Weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sunny Side Up! Missy was more the great to work with and very accommodating. We hosted our son’s 1st birthday party in the backyard and when your family has more kids than adults this is the perfect setting! Swimming, yard games & grilling out made for a relaxed and fun weekend. The lake is shallow which is perfect for kids & adults who want to play baseball in the lake. The house was spacious, wi-fi great & the kitchen was equipped well. Missy even left some kid friendly snacks & juice pouches! We will return every year if able. Highly recommend for a family fun week/weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin W.

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

Simple and quite

This is an older home that has much character. One thing we especially liked is its view of the back yard, lakeshore and dock are unobstructed so we could watch the kids from anywhere in the common areas of the house. The price was very reasonable and we had a pleasant experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Monique T., Hampton, VA

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

A great stay for a quick trip!

This quaint little lake house was just the get away we needed on Veteran's Day weekend while we checked in on some property. I booked this home after reading the reviews and still feel it was a good choice. There was plenty of room for everyone (7 total). It was cold and wet outside so we didn't get much use of the property and pier but the views while lunching on shrimp chowder, sipping cocoa and coffee and just enjoying our time was amazing! We had some small issues to contend with however, our host was quick to respond and went out of her way to try and make it better. All in all, I'm sure we will return. As for the details, here are a few to make your stay enjoyable. 1. Clorox wipes should always be in your bag. 2. Expect water bugs by the water. 3. It's an older home with older home charms. Set your expectations accordingly. 4. If something goes wrong, contact the host. They are more than happy to address any concerns. 5. There is great wi-fi but try to make time to just enjoy the views and each other.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Canice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as expected; Disappointed; Only 3 bedrooms not 4

Overall, disappointing. The listing states that there are 4 bedrooms. That is false. There are only 3 bedrooms. One bedroom is actually the foyer and the playroom and it cannot be closed off from the living room. They have blinds attached to one wall to "separate" it from the living room. Not cool if you are expecting/need an actual 4th bedroom. Additionally, not all of the lights in the house were in working order and several of the ceiling lights did not work or had burned out lightbulbs in them. Although there were extra lightbulbs in the kitchen, we did not have a ladder nor do we believe it should be the renter's job to get up on a ladder and replace the ceiling lightbulbs. Also, the ceiling fan in the master bedroom made a lot of noise; definitely could not sleep with it on. It was a good location, clean, and appeared to have a pretty well stocked kitchen, although we did not cook any meals while there. Overall, it was disappointing. We would not rent there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joleen R.

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

Friends for a weekend lake event

Second time we've stayed. Very convenient to the event location. Lots of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris g.

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

End of Summer

Another great stay! Thanks for having us again. We love the views and introducing friends to the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Great

House was awesome plenty of room and big yard host was also excellent highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stone and Bailey Families

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Growing up going to Lake Waccamaw holds many dear memories. We would stay at our grandparents' house and spend countless days on the lake fishing, boating, and tubing. We feel Lake Waccamaw is North Carolina's best-kept secret. With over 2,000 acres of state parkland, the lake has remained very residential with little to no commercial development. Four generations have enjoyed funfilled summers on the water.

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