Lake Escape on Lake Tillery / Gated Community / High Speed Internet

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A pool area with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by a fence, overlooking a lake with hills in the background.
A wooden deck with a glass-enclosed patio area, a table with chairs, and a view of the surrounding forest.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There is a wooden island with bar stools and a potted plant.
A wooden pier extending into a body of water with boats docked nearby.
A living room with a wooden chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a large window.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Tillery

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Shared communal pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Mount Gilead, NC
  • Place, Lake Tillery
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Swift Island Lake Tillery Boat Access
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, North Carolina Zoo
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Mount Gilead

Located in Mount Gilead, this holiday home is on a lake. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain climbing.
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Map
Mount Gilead, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Tillery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Swift Island Lake Tillery Boat Access - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Morrow Mountain State Park - 18 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Uwharrie National Forest - 25 min drive - 30.5 km
  • North Carolina Zoo - 53 min drive - 76.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Escape on Lake Tillery / Gated Community / High Speed Internet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Escape on Lake Tillery / Gated Community / High Speed Internet?

As of 7 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Escape on Lake Tillery / Gated Community / High Speed Internet on 8 December 2026 start from NZ$1,043, 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 Lake Escape on Lake Tillery / Gated Community / High Speed Internet?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Escape on Lake Tillery / Gated Community / High Speed Internet?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Escape on Lake Tillery / Gated Community / High Speed Internet?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Escape on Lake Tillery / Gated Community / High Speed Internet located?

This family-friendly Mount Gilead holiday home is located on a lake, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Tillery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wood Run Trailhead and Swift Island Lake Tillery Boat Access. Morrow Mountain State Park and Stony Mountain Vineyards are also within 9 miles (15 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. 150 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was excellent, and the check-in process was seamless from start to finish. Teresa was extremely responsive to my text messages and was a pleasure to work with throughout our stay.I would highly recommend this property to anyone visiting the Lake Tillery area. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean and very nice. The location was very peaceful. We love and hopefully we can come back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2026
We would love to host you again. Thank you for choosing our home for your stay. Love to have you visit again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is very responsive. Comfortable beds. Host provided charcoal for the charcoal grill. First time I have used a charcoal grill in years and it definitely tastes better than gas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay. I agree about the charcoal grill. It’s the best! Please visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very welcoming!!! Our host was awesome!!! The community was super friendly!!! 20/10 stars for us!! . We will be back to this house!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2026
Thank you Keri! We would love to host you again soon. Thank you for your business.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Very nice property, the home has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2025
We appreciate you choosing our home for your stay. Thank you for taking such care during your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay at Lake Tillery. House is one of the best VRBOs I have ever stayed in. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2026
Aww, thank you so much. We really try to make our guest feel comfortable and welcomed. So happy that you were happy here. Please visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Property

Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Love this place! It really is like a home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cabin

Very relaxing and nice place. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2022
Happy you were able to relax at Lake Escape! Please visit again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of charm and very well kept
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2025
Thank you for choosing our home for your stay. We hope you will visit again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation stay

We had a wonderful stay and owner was very nice and made stay great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2022
Thank you for letting us host your sweet family. So glad you were able to do so many activities during your stay. Please visit again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Weekend Getaway

Perfect location to spend a nice relaxing weekend or week. The location and property were amazing for a quick weekend family reunion getaway! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2023
So glad our location worked out for you. Thank you for choosing our property for your stay. Summer is also a great time to visit with the lake right here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second time we stayed... and it was all because it is an all around wonderful experience. Well stocked kitchen, lovely floor plan with very nice decor. Secluded and quiet but also very close to all the hiking and places we wanted to go. Host was very good at letting us know all the checkin details as well. 5 STARS!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2026
We loved hosting you. Thank you for choosing our home. We love when guest feel at home during their get-a-way. So happy you were able to enjoy the beautiful community and surrounding areas . Look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property met our needs perfectly with its layout and location. All details were well done and we enjoyed the Fall coziness of the fireplace and bed quilts after long hikes at Morrow Mountain State Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2025
You arrived just in time for our first cool nights. Glad the extra blankets and fire logs came in handy. Hiking Morrow Mountain is one of the ways to enjoy this area. Come back soon and try kayaking alone Lake Tillery!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very inviting, comfortable and relaxing. Very easy to enjoy the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2025
So glad you found the home inviting. It is our goal for everyone to feel comfortable and to be able to relax the minute they walk in. Come again to visit and always feel free to let us know if you need anything during your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay

Great place to stay. It was very easy to check in and out. The pool was amazing. All neighbors are very friendly and property manager (Teresa) was wonderful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2022
So glad you had the opportunity to enjoy the pool area. Best views of the lake! It's a great community to enjoy any time of year. Please visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Woodrun cabin

Great host, very clean place. Easy to get to places
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2025
Summer time is a great time to visit this location! Come visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The Lake House was great,beautiful little house,quiet location. Teresa is a gracious host,I will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2022
Thank you for booking with us. So happy you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay near Lake Tillery

This was our 2nd year in a row staying here and both stays we're great! The house is always very clean and the host is very accommodating and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2022
Thank you Taylor. You’re Lake Escape family now. It was great to have you back home. Always a pleasure to host you. See you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Escape for Young Family

The home was very clean, well furnished and well stocked. It had comfortable beds and provided great natural light and winter views of the lake. Very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2024
Thank you so much for the great review. We want our guest to be happy and comfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible stay

This was an amazing experience for my whole family. Well equipped and beautiful views.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2021
Such a privilege to host this beautiful family. So glad they enjoyed the near by local attractions.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Amazing spot to stay for smaller groups of people. Love the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2025
Thank you for choosing our home for your stay. . Please visit again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is well maintained and situated in a beautiful gated community with many scenic views and a nice swimming pool. The property owner was helpful and made sure our vacation went smoothly. There are many fun activities to do near by, as well. We hope to stay there again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2025
So happy you were able to enjoy the activities in the neighborhood. Our pool and the lake view from there, are the best on the lake.. you should see it in the fall. Come back and visit soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super cute!

We had a great stay! Everything was clean, organized and great place to sit and visit with family! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2022
So glad that you found everything to your liking Julia. We want to make your stay as comfortable as possible. If you have request for your next stay, just let me know and we will try to make it happen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We really enjoyed all of the items we could do at the house. Plus, it was well kept and comfortable. Really enjoyed our experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2022
So happy you enjoyed your stay. We make cleanliness priority for our guess. Glad you were able to enjoy our ping pong and fouls ball games downstairs. please come again.
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