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Tillery/Badin Lake Retreat! Lake life minutes from golf, hiking, & mt biking

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Lake life!
Pool
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Mount Gilead, NC
  • Morrow Mountain State Park
  • Swift Island Lake Tillery Boat Access
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Uwharrie National Forest
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Common area 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Downstairs bedroom

1 Double Bed

Fourth Bedroom - main floor

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master 1 - Main floor

1 King Bed

Master 2 - Main floor

1 Queen Bed

Third bedroom main floor

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Tillery/Badin Lake Retreat! Lake life minutes from golf, hiking, & mt biking

Welcome to Camp Carola Lakehouse Retreat! Beautifully wooded, half-acre lot with 150 feet of lakefront shoreline on a quiet cove perfect for swimming. Located walking distance of River Run/Lilly’s Marina and minutes from the golf course and Wood Run trailhead of the Uwharries, Camp Carola is your ideal basecamp for boating, kayaking, golfing, hiking, mountain biking, trail running, 4X4, swimming, and fishing. Kayaks, paddle board, yoga mats are included with rental. When you are done with the day’s adventures – grab a drink and enjoy the sunset over gorgeous main channel views on the deck or the private boat dock. Dock your boat here during your stay! Need to work? wifi and monitor provided. An exterior doorbell and boat house security camera is on property. TVs equipped with chromecast; Google home. Five bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, a game room, and two full kitchens! Camp Carola is the perfect multi-family get away.

Property manager

Branda Nowell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No loud outdoor gatherings after 11pm - please be respectful of our neighbors who live here full time.
Covered lifts slops are not available for guest use. Guests are not to climb on lifts or boat

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13
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

About the area

Mount Gilead

Located in Mount Gilead, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Swift Island Lake Tillery Boat Access and Stony Mountain Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Morrow Mountain State Park and Wood Run Trailhead. Travelling with kids? Consider Granny Hollow Pottery and Fancy Crafts, or check out an event or a game at Bearcat Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mount Gilead, NC

What's nearby

  • Swift Island Lake Tillery Boat Access - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Wood Run Trailhead - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Badin Lake Boat Ramp - 29 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Badin Lake - 29 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Uwharrie National Forest - 40 min drive - 29.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mama Noi's Pizza - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪1 Chinese Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Speckled Paw Coffee - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tillery/Badin Lake Retreat! Lake life minutes from golf, hiking, & mt biking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tillery/Badin Lake Retreat! Lake life minutes from golf, hiking, & mt biking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tillery/Badin Lake Retreat! Lake life minutes from golf, hiking, & mt biking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tillery/Badin Lake Retreat! Lake life minutes from golf, hiking, & mt biking located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Swift Island Lake Tillery Boat Access, Wood Run Trailhead and Morrow Mountain State Park. Town Creek Indian Mound and Stony Mountain Vineyards are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

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

Great spot!

Spacious home and a wonderful lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

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

Wonderful stay

My and family and I stayed at the property for 7 days and enjoyed a peaceful vacation. The only thing I wish that had been done to the property was the landscaping. The leaves weren’t cleared from the front door or the fire pit. We did find a leaf blower and extra battery to do the work ourselves.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry A. M.

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

Great Quiet Location

Thanks so much...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Quiet location on the lake

The home was large enough for our group & adequately furnished. We spent a large amount of time on the dock & enjoying the water & the neighborhood was very quiet. The house is in need of some maintenance, particularly on the exterior, but it was roomy enough for our needs. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey L.

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

Happy Vacationers

We enjoyed a 10-night stay at this home that offered plenty of space for 8. Nice common areas, open porch, and peaceful setting on a cove just off the open water. We were out swimming and kayaking every day with good weather, thanks to the easy water access. This was an unexplored part of the state from us...it's a bit out of the way but we appreciated the scenic drives and lack of traffic.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa S., Southern Pines, NC USA

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

Absolutely fantastic property! Enough room for everyone to spread out and find their own space.

The property was perfect for our gathering. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brianna E.

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

Family Vacation

We stayed for my Moms Birthday. We had a great time and the dock was perfect for swimming and fishing. The kids woke up every day wanting to fish.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

R I.

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

An amazing family get together

We had a great time the place was excellent would love to do it all again. Lake was amazing. Fishing was very successful. So many fish. kayak was so much fun. Host and the house was absolutely excellent.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

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

Great house for a crowd!

We had a great time at this home. Branda was very responsive and the house was wonderful for our group of 8. It rained one of the days we were there, and we really enjoyed the downstairs area and being able to gather together and watch movies.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

BETH F.

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

Lovely Lake House

Spent a long girl’s weekend at this lovely lake house and had a wonderful time. The house is comfortable, tastefully furnished, and well stocked with everything you need to enjoy your stay. Definitely would rent the house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fran H.

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

Lake life!

We thoroughly enjoyed the property and location. The owner was extremely helpful and the house was fantastic! Could not have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., WHISPERING PINES NC

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

Last weekend before school starts get away

This property has lots of space for everyone. The teens loved the downstairs area. It is convenient to Lily's Bridge Marina. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna L., 29512

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

Cozy Quiet Spot on the Lake

We had a great week spending quality time with family. We had plenty of laughs, lots of good food, and much needed relaxation by the lake. We fished, played in the water and just enjoyed each other's company. It was a great spot and the house had everything we needed for our home away from home for the week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Beautiful

It was exactly like pictures show. Very quite and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lore H.

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

Lake time

Loved everything about it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

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

Schenck summer lake vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Lake Tillery and exploring the surrounding areas to see what all it had to offer. Impressive! The house was perfect for our family, plenty of space for everyone, and the communication with the host was stellar. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

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

Excellent Property

We had a great time at this location. It was perfect for 12 of us staying with 4 adults, 6 teenagers, and 2 others, ages 10 and 7. The boat dock was greatly appreciated as we brought our boat with us. The kids were able to paddle board and use the swim mat provided by our hosts. Communication was excellent, check out super simple and no problems during our stay. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shay P.

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

Highly Recommend

My family and I stayed here for Thanksgiving this year and had a wonderful time. The property is spacious yet comfortable and cozy. The games and den were terrific bonuses for the kids. Both the neighborhood and lake were beautiful and quiet. The owners are kind and hospitable. We have no complaints or critiques. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Ideal for big family gathering

This well-loved home was a great spot for our three families to come together. The teens had their own space to hang out, and there was plenty of outdoor seating. The lake inlet was a little murky for swimming, but great for small watercraft. Hosts were responsive to issues that arose.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennell S.

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

Bigger grill

I came with my husband and 2 kids, sister and her 4 kids and my father and girlfriend. There was plenty of space for everyone and we had a great time relaxing on our vacation. Something we found really lacking was the grill. It was very small especially compared to amount of people the place accommodates. Overall great place to stay, would love to come back with a group of friends
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike Y.

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

Great time

This was a nice place to stay in a great location. The house is kept up well and it has a nice view of the lake from the back deck. Brenda is very friendly and was available whenever I called. The only knock I have is the "Ninja Course". If you are taking your kids for that reason, it is not quite as advertised. But, there is plenty for them to do so it wasn't a problem for us at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Autumn D.

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

40th birthday celebration

We had an amazing time at Camp Carola! We spent a few days there for my husband’s 40th birthday. We did one adult only day, one day with all the kids and then our last day was just with our family of 4. The house was the perfect location and had a great setup for everyone to hang out and relax. We did some kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and swimming. The downstairs area was the perfect spot! The kids loved the bunk areas for them to sit and sleep. I enjoyed my quiet morning coffee on the deck and we love that the swim area was shaded most of the morning. With all the kids this was perfect especially since it was the hottest days of the year while we were there. We hope to make this a yearly trip! The hosts were awesome at communicating and answered all of my questions before we arrived. I definitely recommend staying!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Donna P.

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

Great location

Overall, it was a wonderful stay. The boathouse was very nice with a covering for those who don’t want sun and also no covering for fishing. The fire pit area was very nice and we enjoyed doing s’mores. The upper deck area was very nice as pictured with beautiful views of the lake. My complaints were that the yard could’ve been better kept. Needs quite a bit of updating. For example, door wall to main deck was quite a struggle to open. The walk to the dock was quite treacherous with broken cement. Front screen door locked if you shut it all the way. Wish they had a full size barbecue. Only supplied with a small one that required charcoal. Needed quite a bit of cleaning. The fan in the master only stayed on the highest volume and we could not figure how to turn it down. Freezing at night. The dock did not have a ladder, which I believe the picture showed there was one.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth T.

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

Lovely lake house

When we arrived, there was an issue with the passcode not working which delayed our entry in. However, Brenda and Jason answered and resolved everything swiftly!! We were able to get in and out without any further issues thereafter. The home is as pictured. The little ones adored the downstairs living room bunks and slide! Neighborhood is very quiet especially considering we were there during a holiday weekend. The kids loved the paddle boat and had a blast swimming by the dock. The neighbors (across from us) were very friendly and nice. They even informed us of the July 4th parade which occurs yearly. The parade is short but as expected since the community is small. The kids loved it as they were thrown candy and a little surprise. cons: Lower unit can get cold but the room does have AC/heating system!! Regardless and without hesitation, we’d definitely return to this home and cannot wait to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Janet C.

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

Great stay but in need of work

My visit included my family with two elderly grandparents. Our planned host had to cancel last minute and this house made our trip still possible. The owner was quick to respond when I had questions about handicap accessibility to the main floor before we even booked. The location was great. We had a good time and I really appreciate that there are so many bathrooms. The balcony was a great place to sit as well. The house does need some attention. One of the toilet seats came unhooked easily and frequently. The master had broken blinds on one window and no blinds on another so we used towels for privacy and to block the light. There were several light bulbs that were burned out. The bunk bed room has recessed electrical outlets that were completely unusable. It’s possible the house needs some electrical work in general. We had several light switches that we couldn’t figure out uses for and with several lights not working (some affixed to the ceiling) we weren’t sure if it was a light bulb issue or an electrical issue. Overall, we enjoyed the stay and wouldn’t have changed our choice, however it would be nice to see a little more attention given to the place to make it an excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Branda Nowell

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Why they chose this property

We discovered this area while looking at new mountain biking locations - this area is a gem!

What makes this property unique

The views are gorgeous and the house is large enough to accommodate a weekend with friends - the separate apartment downstairs is a great bonus. The house has AMAZING access to everything we love: kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, and swimming...

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