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Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
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Terrace/patio
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6193.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake James State Park
  • Place, Linville Caverns
  • Place, Lake James

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock!

Loving Lake Life is nestled in a gated community, right on the shores of Lake James! Our nearly new home comfortably sleeps 6 across the two main levels, with the option to rent the owner's quarters for an additional 4 guests. Enjoy relaxing on the beautiful porches, unwind in the game room, and take full advantage of the dock and all the water toys waiting for you! We’re thrilled to share our space for unforgettable times in this peaceful lakeside retreat.

As you step into the great room, the kitchen immediately catches your eye with its sleek new appliances and a spacious marble-topped island with seating for six. It's fully stocked for those who enjoy cooking! The living room features a built-in electric fireplace beneath the TV and triple sliding doors that open to stunning lake views.

These triple sliding doors lead to the back porch, where you'll find a dining area, comfortable seating, and a TV, all framed by the picturesque view of the lake.

The primary bedroom offers direct access to the back deck and includes a private bathroom with a tile shower. The second bedroom has access to the second full bathroom.

Upstairs, a large open common area awaits, complete with a desk, a game console featuring classics like Galaga and Pac Man, a ping pong table, a cozy TV area, and two additional twin beds. With multiple porches, ample sleeping space for six, and plenty of water toys, it's the perfect spot to unwind and relax!

Once you enter the gated subdivision where our home is located, you'll pass the Fonta Flora Trail and spot signs leading to the public cove beach, accessible only by trail or our community! The Fonta Flora Trail offers about 16 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, winding through the woods and providing scenic lake overlooks. It's just a short walk from the house!

Our dock sits in a peaceful cove, ideal for boating, swimming, or fishing. It features hammock swings, chairs for relaxing, two paddleboards, two kayaks, and lifejackets – all for your enjoyment! Whether you're reading a book, fishing, or watching for kingfishers, the dock is the perfect spot to unwind. Feel free to bring your own boat and tie it up to the side of the dock for use during your stay (please note, the two jetskis are not for guest use). Once you leave our calm, wake-free cove, you can explore all of Lake James, try water sports like skiing or wakeboarding, or simply take a leisurely cruise to enjoy the breathtaking mountain views from the water. Lake James is the cleanest lake in North Carolina!

We're just a few miles from the Linville Gorge wilderness area and the public boat ramp at Linville Access. Lake James boasts 150 miles of shoreline, with around 30% of it belonging to Lake James State Park. The lake is home to ospreys, eagles, and many other wildlife species that you can spot during your stay!

Guests stay on the second and third levels of the house, while the bottom level is reserved for the owner's quarters. If you're interested in bringing additional guests, such as in-laws or a second family, please reach out for information on renting the extra space. The bottom floor includes two bedrooms (one queen and two twins, sleeping four), a bath, living and dining areas, and a kitchenette. Don't worry – you'll have the entire property to yourselves, with no one else on the premises!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Morganton

Located in Morganton, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The Outpost and Martha's Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Jamestown Flea Market and Morganton Heights. Travelling with kids? Consider Steele Creek Park and Campground and Bouncin' Kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Morganton, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • The Outpost - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Steele Creek Park and Campground - 26 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Boat Beach - 27 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Linville Falls Winery - 59 min drive - 53.5 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bones Jones Burgers And Butchery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carolina Diner - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fonta Flora Brewery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Coffee House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Doogies Pizza And Subs - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock! located?

This family-friendly Morganton holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake James and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake James State Park and Pisgah National Forest. Catawba River and Oak Hill Community Park & Forest 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. 45 out of 46 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave O.

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

Great Location on Lake James

Great location to kick back and relax, beautiful house and easy access to boat ramp a short drive away. Perfect for a guys wknd away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly V.

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

Beautiful!

Gorgeous house and lake, hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas R.

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

Beatiful and exactly as advertised

Gorgeous clean property with stunning views. The close proximity to hiking trails combined with the picturesque lake views made this a true nature get away. Thank you for being great hosts!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian T., Boca Raton, FL, USA

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

Peaceful Tranquility by the Lake

Wonderful lake house, with very easy access to the lake just steps away. House is new, with plenty of activities to do inside and outside. Very safe, quiet neighborhood. Supermarkets and restaurants just 15 mins away. If you want to have a relaxing time with nature by the lake, this is definitely a great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie H.

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

This place has it all!!

We loved our stay at the Loving Lake Life waterfront home! The house was beautiful, clean, and had everything we needed for our stay. With the kids space upstairs, ping pong table, foosball table, pac-man, beautiful lakefront, dock with kayaks and paddleboards, a lovely outdoor space for relaxing and grilling, washer and dryer, and walking trails just down the street, you literally never have to leave! This was the perfect getaway spot for our family. Thank you, Christy, for sharing your beautiful home on Lake James with our family. It is just what we were looking for and it exceeded all our expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catina R.

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

Perfect lake retreat

Everything was perfect. It is a beautiful home and very clean. We could have not asked for anything more. The location in the cove on the lake was the best. You can swim right off the dock without fear of being run over by other boats. Also, the cove is perfect for kayaking or paddle boards. Communication with the owner was easy although not much was necessary since everything was perfect. We are already looking at the calendar for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Staying at this property/home was wonderful! A beautiful lake setting in a gated up-and-coming neighborhood. There were many activities near us and the home was welcoming with a covered front porch and large covered deck overlooking the lake. Having access to the paddle boards and kayaks, etc. was such a special treat. The location is perfect to access the Fonta Flora. Trail and led to many hikes. The beds are very comfortable and the large upper floor added additional living space that was well appointed with a ping pong table, and arcade style game for kids and adults. This home was perfect to enjoy a weeks vacation in warmer weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda G.

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

Even though it rained…

We rented for five days with our daughter and son-in-law, anticipating hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding and relaxing on the dock with a book. Unfortunately it rained all five days! However, we played lots of board games and cards, had a afternoon beer at the local brewery and sipped wine on the porch of a nearby winery. Great property with everything we needed except the sunshine! We still very much enjoyed our stay in spite of the rain and definitely plan on returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very clean and house was well equipped. Lake view and porch was amazing. Our family truly enjoyed our time at your cottage. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean with a "new" feel. Kitchen was well-stocked and the walk down the path to the water is short. The docks a nice with lots of toys available. The setting is quiet and neighborhood is gated. The upstairs game room would be great if you brought children. Overall, this is a very nice place and a good deal for the location.We have just a few recommendations:-the home is a little sparsely decorated which made it feel less cozy. The couch was across the room from the TV, so it felt like a fairly large distance if you are going to watch TV. There are only 3 lamps in the entire house, so you have to use the overhead lights in the evening if you want to see. This is subjective, so take it as you will-Wished there were a king-size bed. This is on us for not reading carefully. The bed in the master bedroom was quite soft and my partner and I kept rolling to the middle.-There is a very bright security light in the back corner of the house. The owner let me know it is required for insurance and they've installed a couple of screens to try and mitigate the effect, but it made sitting out on the deck at night not as enjoyable as one it shines in the direction of the deck-There is a downstairs area for the owner. No one was staying there, but you are unable to lock-off this portion of the house. It made me just a little uncomfortable, although the owners can realistically enter the home anytime.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil and Christie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at Loving Lake Life. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy just following the instructions. Kitchen is great, all the facilities were there and appeared brand new.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, fully equipped with everything our family needed for a fun vacation at the lake. We appreciated all the thoughtful touches - fully stocked kitchen, many life jackets, water floats and boats, etc. And the kids loved having their own loft space upstairs. Next time we'll plan a ping pong ball tournament!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Excellent

Beautiful property with great access to the lake. We had a wonderful time, no complaints!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene G.

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

Great location, beautiful house

Excellent property thank you so much
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Perfect Place on the Lake

House is perfect - has everything you need. Very comfortable beds, common area, kitchen with everything you need including a second ice maker to fill the ice chest. Upstairs area great for kids with ping pong and arcade.Fire pit very nice down by the lake and plenty of kindling for any fire! Corner store has wood that burns well. Kayaks and boards great for exploring! Everything you need in the boat house.Don't miss dinner at Bones Jones, if you're on the weekend, make sure to add your name to the wait list before going.A lot nearby, Fonta Flora trail with bridge by the boat launch, Wiseman's Overlook 50 minutes, Linville Falls 40 minutes, and Linville Falls Winery 45 minutes. Great place and in great condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Peaceful Lake Stay

Beautiful home right on Lake James with everything you need for a fun and relaxing vacation! Recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil and Christie H.

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

Great getaway

Great location on a beautiful lake! Home was nice and provided a lot of different activities. We really enjoyed the lake fun with provided kayaks and paddle boards and the evening fun with the provided games, ping pong table and video game machine. Hiking in the area is beautiful and the folks at the marina were so great. Rented a boat to explore the beautiful views from the water. Highly recommend. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randal R.

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

Beautiful lake getaway

Our family loved our time on the lake. We spent hours swimming and taking the paddle boards and kayaks out. The dock is on a quiet part of the lake so we never had to worry about boat traffic with the kids. Everyone gave it two thumbs up!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda G.

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

Almost cool!

We were here last summer and it rained every day. All day long! This year, skies were clear and temps were in the 90’s, but we enjoyed a nice breeze, kayaking, paddle boarding, and floating in the lake! We even managed a hike in the shade on the Fonta Flora trail! The property had everything we needed and we enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

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

Celebrating 21

What a wonderful weekend! We came to celebrate my daughter and her boyfriend turning 21 and your place exceeded all our expectations! We had a wonderful time on the deck hanging out and swimming on the dock and just relaxing on the big blue pad! The kitchen was absolutely amazing and big enough to enjoy our family birthday lunch! We had some competitive late night games of ping pong and foosball and laughed at how fun it was. This was truly one of the BEST Family weekends we’ve had in a long time! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your lovely home. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Beautiful property and location

This was a perfect property for my family to enjoy lake activities (kayaks and paddle boards provided by hosts), hiking trails (a trailhead is just a few minutes walk from the house), and lakeside serenity. My family stayed in June 2024, with 3 generations represented. Everyone from my 3yo daughter to my 64yo father enjoyed getting out of the kayaks a d paddle boards, swimming in the lake, enjoying coffee and treats on the back porch, and playing ping pong and arcade games upstairs. As an added bonus, there's a small and historical graveyard on the street. We visited to pay our respects and had fun researching the family. We did have an unexpected snag with smoke detectors sounding in the middle of the night on our final night, but I was able to call and reach the host immediately (even at 3am) so we could resolve and get back to bed. Highly recommend, and I hope to return again to this property in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

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

Perfect lake house!!

This house was just perfect for us. There was so much for the boys to do between the game room, upstairs, kayaking on the lake, and exploring the local trails, just steps from the front door. We enjoyed everything this house had to offer inside and out. The owners are also very responsive, and wonderful to communicate with. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

New and relaxing

The house was new and had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend at the lake. Enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards, quiet neighborhood and cove, and scenic wooded walking trail! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie R., Charlotte, NC

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

Great rental

The home was new, clean, and in a nice area of Lake James. The kitchen was well-stocked and the home had great amenities. It was an easy walk to the dock and we and our teen sons loved the kayaks and SUP boards. The only issue was that it was hard to dock our boat. We had to take down the bimini each time we pulled up to the dock. But, it was doable and did not interfere with the enjoyment of the vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Megan

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We are local to the area and built this home as hopefully, our retirement home! We love the mountains and the lake, and love living in Western North Carolina. In the meantime, we rent it to other families so they can enjoy it when we aren't. Hosting is a fun way to share our space with others!

As required disclosure by NCREC, the owner is a NC licensed Realtor. 🏠❤️

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