Knotty Pines by AvantStay | Lake Views, Renovated

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An outdoor patio with tables and chairs overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
A spacious living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble island, and a dining area with a table set for four.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a view through a sliding glass door to an outdoor area.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a black countertop.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Norman

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Place, Lake Norman
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bank of America Stadium
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Spectrum Center
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Lower Level 2 Queens Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Lower Level King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Main Level Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upper Level Bunk Room

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Upper Level King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upper Level King Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Upper Level Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level 2 Queen Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level King Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Half Bathroom

Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level Jack & Jill Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level King Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sherrills Ford

Located in Lake Norman of Catawba, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Long Island Marina and George Pappas' Victory Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit NC Auto Racing Hall of Fame and David A. Hunsucker Memorial Park. Travelling with kids? Consider North Main Park and Carrigan Farms. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking.
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Sherrills Ford, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Norman - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Charlotte Motor Speedway - 47 min drive - 77.0 km
  • Bank of America Stadium - 48 min drive - 78.7 km
  • Spectrum Center - 48 min drive - 78.3 km
  • Charlotte Convention Center - 49 min drive - 79.7 km

Getting around

  • Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairi-O - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Knotty Pines by AvantStay | Lake Views, Renovated pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Knotty Pines by AvantStay | Lake Views, Renovated?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Knotty Pines by AvantStay | Lake Views, Renovated on 1 March 2027 start from NZ$3,461, 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 Knotty Pines by AvantStay | Lake Views, Renovated?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Knotty Pines by AvantStay | Lake Views, Renovated?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Knotty Pines by AvantStay | Lake Views, Renovated?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Knotty Pines by AvantStay | Lake Views, Renovated located?

This family-friendly Lake Norman of Catawba holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Norman and Catawba River. Sherrills Ford Optimist Park and Sherrills Ford - Terrell Public Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The main living areas were extremely hot during the day and one of the rooms had no AC for the whole trip. Otherwise was a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
We're glad to hear that, on the whole, this was a very nice place to stay — but we're sorry the heat in the main living areas and the lack of AC in one of the rooms made things uncomfortable. That's not the experience we want for our guests, and we've passed your feedback along to our team so it can be properly addressed. We appreciate you letting us know. Thank you for staying with us, and we'd love the chance to welcome you back for a cooler, more comfortable stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

Big, well appointed home directly on the lake. Enjoyed by all.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2025
Thank you, Judy! We’re thrilled to hear that your family reunion was a success and that everyone enjoyed the home by the lake. We’d love to have you stay again in the future! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Property

Great location and lots of room for a big family/extended family gathering. Large common areas yet many private areas for when everyone needs a break. Easy check-in/check-out process. Excellent communication before, during, and after our stay. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Knotty Pines

This house perfect for a big group. Lots of space inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 March 2025
Thanks for your review, Nikki! We're so glad Knotty Pines worked well for your big group. It sounds like the space was perfect for everyone. Hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

College Graduation Family Vacation

Great location on lake norman. Nice house, very clean. Could use some regular maintenance, both interior and exterior. Wifi and other amenities were excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2025
Thank you for your review, Dan! We're so glad you enjoyed the location and had a great time celebrating your family’s college graduation. We appreciate your feedback about maintenance and will take it into consideration for improvement. It's great to hear that the amenities met your expectations, and we hope to welcome you back for future visits!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ladies lake retreat

We were comfortable and enjoyed our stay at the property. It was conveniently supplied with soap in the showers and sinks. Nice toilet paper, paper towels and even towels to use after a lake swim! Stand up paddle board and kayaks were an added bonus! Definitely recommend this property for a seamless getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2023
Thanks for the great feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed your time at the lake! We hope you will be back to stay with Lakecations again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas in Lake Norman

My family has a wonderful time. The home exceeded our expectations. It was clean and well furnished. The beds were comfortable and the layout provided privacy and space. The double oven was a huge bonus. 😁
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A memorable

Was impressed with the facility and the quality from silverware to bedding. We had 13 people counting one child 11/2. Cooked out Saturday night and it was so nice that it accommodated all very easily. Young men enjoyed the paddle boards also.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2025
Thank you, Thomas! We're so glad to hear the property worked well for your group and that you had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. It’s great that the paddle boards were a hit too! We appreciate your kind words and would be happy to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Awesomeness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house that comfortably accommodates large groups

We had a group of 14 stay for a long weekend. Two people brought boats so we were able to enjoy the lake without a boat rental. The house was immaculate and very modern. Location-wise, it’s a bit out of the way (by road of course, there’s a lot within boating distance), but we knew this when renting as a few of us are from the Lake Norman area. Overall, everything was great and we may choose to stay again for our next annual trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Thanks, Nathan! So glad you all had a great time & we would love to have your crew back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family gem on the lake

This home was a great getaway for family meeting from four states. The calm creek/slough behind the house made you feel far away from everything. We loved the little beach, swimming, boating, kayaking and boarding on the lake. The house was well equipped and had everything we needed. The remodeling was beautfiul and comfortable. We loved the area and hope to return. -fantastic property-
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you, Nancy! We are so glad you and your family had a wonderful time at Knotty Pines! We hope you will be back to stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Impressive Large Lake Home - we loved it!

We had a friends reunion in this home at Lake Norman including 4 families with teens ranging in age from 13 to 19. Home was large and the perfect size for our group of 14. All the teens stayed in the basement & loved the kitchen & ping pong table. We loved the lake toys (paddle board and 2 kayaks) and we rented the very nice (Bentley) pontoon boat for 3 days. Morgan Allen with Lakecations was very pleasant and excellent to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Thank you so much Ann! We are so glad you and your friends had such a great time! We hope you will be back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious home on quiet cove

We had 14 people, ages 15-85, on a family vacation at this home. The main living areas were spacious for everyone to enjoy and gather. The lower level was great for the young adults to have their own area for ping-pong and hanging out.The cove was quiet - we have stayed in other places on the lake where there are houses all around the cove, but this spot is not developed on one side so it was especially quiet. Property managers were great about communicating. When we arrived, there was only 1 SUP although the photos showed 2, and they delivered us a 2nd one the next morning to make sure we received what was listed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you, Alice! We're so glad the home was a comfortable fit for your multigenerational group and that everyone had space to relax and enjoy. It’s great to hear the peaceful cove and lower level made the stay even better, and we appreciate your kind words about the team’s responsiveness. We’d love to host you all again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spot for a Family Reunion!!!

Lovely house on Lake Norman, perfect for a recent family reunion weekend! Comfy beds, nicely equipped kitchen, and exceptional customer service from our property manager, who was available immediately with a reply to any question i had. We would definitely consider a return visit to this property!! (PS: Very small nitpick: Only 1 upstairs Bedroom En Suite had a garbage can. The rest of us had to make do w Publix bags. Property could benefit from addition of BR & BA trash receptacles😉...other than that.. PERFECT!!!)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2023
Thanks so much for the great feedback! We are glad to let you know these were added to the property upon check out! We hope you enjoyed a great weekend at the lake and will be back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Repeat For Sure

75th Birthday with 5 grandchildren and 4 kids with spouses. House was well equipped and great location. Only issue is how the HVAC system operates. Rather than heat separate floors horizontally the system heats vertically which results in bottom floors were heated unevenly and with kids it was far too cold. They were good enough to bring out a space heater which made things better. Instructions should alert people as to how the HVAC system works.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 November 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Gary! We’re so glad the house worked well for your 75th birthday celebration and that you enjoyed the location. It sounds like it was a wonderful gathering with your family! We appreciate you bringing up the HVAC system issue, and we’re sorry for the discomfort it caused on the lower floors. We’ll definitely update the instructions to clarify how the system operates, so future guests are better prepared. We’re happy to hear the space heater helped, and we’ll also consider other ways to improve temperature control in the future. Thanks again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you and your family again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful family vacation and appreciated the chance to spend quality time together in this spacious home! The location on a quiet cove is peaceful and scenic, and we loved using the dock, kayak, and stand-up paddle boards. The large dining tables were perfect for family meals, the living room provided plenty of comfortable seating, and the ping pong table added to our fun. The two kitchens had ample space, making cooking for a large group much easier.That said, there were some challenges to be aware of: the HVAC system was not working when we arrived and it was extremely hot. The management company was very responsive and brought over temporary window units but temperature regulation throughout the three floors was still difficult. The advertised beach was unfortunately not usable due to fallen trees and logs, which was disappointing as we had hoped for easy water access. The electrical wiring in the kitchen is also problematic—you can’t run the microwave and toaster at the same time without tripping the fuse, and a maintenance person must reset it. Finally, the afternoon sun blazes through the large living room window onto the deck, and there are no blinds to provide shade.Overall, this is a great house for a large family gathering and has many enjoyable features. Even though it feels a bit “in rental condition” the management company was extremely responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thank you, Whitney. We’re so glad your family enjoyed the home’s space, peaceful location, and amenities like the dock, kayak, and paddle boards. We appreciate your detailed feedback about the HVAC, beach access, electrical setup, and window coverings, and will review these items closely. It’s great to hear our team’s responsiveness helped make your stay enjoyable, and we’d be happy to host your family again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Hot In Heaven

My family had a surprise birthday party for my 80-year-old aunt. Prior to securing this property, this information was shared with management. We were informed that this would be allowed in the day but that a large number wouldn't be allowed to stay all day. At that point, I rented a 2nd home around the corner which most of us stayed after the celebration. It was very Hot in the home. HVAC was called and we were told that the unit wasn't put together properly and that some vents were not connected. He was going to ask management to bring in portable fans. After contacting management, we were told that they were informed that doors, and windows were opened and we had more people than allowed which is why it was so hot. This was not true. I follow all rules given and even got permission to have an event during the day. The house was Beautiful. Not the cleanest upon check-in but I am on the Advisory board of a Travel Agency and the way that our concerns we met with excuses is unacceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location with lots of amenities!

This property was amazing! Very clean and exactly as advertised. It even had zippered allergy mattresses and soft, premium plush bath towels! I truly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Thanks, Steven! We appreciate all the great feedback! We hope you will be back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Knotty Pines

This was a wonderdul place to house our multi generational get together. It was in a fantastic location. The kitchen had all the pans and utencils we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
So glad you had a wonderful time at the house & were happy with the accommodations. We hope you will be back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sibling Reunion Weekend

We had a wonderful time at this spacious home. It was the perfect gathering place for our family. We especially enjoyed the larger tables provided inside and outside for many eating options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thanks, Mary for the great feedback! We are so glad you and your family had a wonderful time! We hope you will be back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need to take it easy

This house was really amazing and accommodating. I have stayed in a lot of VRBO type homes and this one stood out from the rest. The home looked beautiful in the pictures and surprised us all when it was even better in person. You can not beat the amount of bathrooms the house had. It had everything we needed, even the little things cooking ware, sponges, hand soap. The kayaks, paddle board, dock, little private beach suited everyone's needs for relaxation. The provided firewood was so nice. The smart TVs automatically signing out of your accts after your stay, just pure accommodations. Communication with the property manager was so quick and they were so pleasant. Check out was a breeze!!! We had a wide range of ages and everyone was happy. I can't imagine someone being unhappy with there stay at Knotty Pines.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a group

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2024
Thank you for staying with us, Donna! We’re glad you enjoyed your time here and hope to have the opportunity to host you again soon.
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