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Enjoy Lake Waccamaw in a cozy cottage steps from the lake.

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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comfy chairs in sand and shade
Seating in the shade with lounge chairs and hammock.
Shady view of the lake steps away from Cottage.
Screened in porch faces the lake
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Lake Waccamaw
  • Place, Rube Mc Cray Memorial Library
  • Place, Lake Waccamaw State Park

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Enjoy Lake Waccamaw in a cozy cottage steps from the lake.

Escape the noise, the traffic, and the stress of life. The Cottage is a perfect spot for a family or small group of friends. Events or gatherings (which includes anyone not staying at the Cottage) are not allowed. The lake is approximately half way between the northeast and Florida. Treat yourself to a lake holiday, a special place in this world where your entire being is released and a true sense of serenity and relaxation floods your thoughts. There is no place as special as Lake Waccamaw. Old timers claim this lake is the “largest natural lake from Maine to Florida”. Lake Waccamaw is located about 35 minutes off I-95 taking exit 13A east at Lumberton, NC, (US 74 4-lane all the way). We are 39 miles from Wilmington, 51 miles from Southport, and 65 miles from Myrtle Beach.
Listen for the sounds of wildlife. Look at a world of waterfowl (mallards, coots, wood ducks, teal, merganser, bufflehead, cormorants, herons, cranes, kingfishers.) Enjoy the beautiful sunrises. Watch an osprey gracefully swoop for his dinner and maybe spot an eagle. “Hear” the quiet. Enjoy a special peace in a special place.
Our lakefront house includes 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with stackable washer/dryer, modern kitchen with bar for lunch and a dining table for 4-6 people. You have pier privileges with decking both covered and open for sunbathing or night star-gazing. The shallow water is ideal for young children and we have a sandy beach for play-time. Should you come don't stay too long because you might get “bit” (you may fall in love with the lake and not want to ever leave.) allowed

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please start a load of only towels. Do not overload the washing machine.
Please take out trash. Blue can is for recycles, gray is for regular trash.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Only guests who are staying at the Cottage are expected. Any others are considered an “Event”.
Parking for 3 vehicles is in the driveway to the right of the Cottage facing the lake. Contact the owners about parking boats or trailers.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Waccamaw

Located in Lake Waccamaw, this cottage is on the waterfront. Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wannanish Game Land and Lake Waccamaw State Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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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 - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Juan Mariscos & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪China Garden - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy Lake Waccamaw in a cozy cottage steps from the lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy Lake Waccamaw in a cozy cottage steps from the lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy Lake Waccamaw in a cozy cottage steps from the lake.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy Lake Waccamaw in a cozy cottage steps from the lake. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage 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

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kara m.

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

Lovely cozy cottage

Loved our stay here. Perfect for a family. Comfortable beds, fully equipped kitchen and very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

micki a.

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

Enjoyable

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

Perfect quiet getaway

Had a great weekend. Enjoyed the peaceful water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Lovely, clean home! Perfect cozy home for our stay. Coffee cake was waiting for us upon arrival!

We will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

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

Lake

The home was very clean and relaxing. Bob and Gail were great and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth C., Little River, SC/USA

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

Adorable Cottage

We very much enjoyed our stay at this adorable cottage. It was perfect for our group of 4 adults, 1 child. The view was beautiful! We enjoyed the availability of the pier next door as well. Thank you for the hospitality! You made 2 old women who grew up on Lake Waccamaw very happy!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kenneth j.

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

Quick trip

Great house with a great view. The fire pit by the water was a great way to end a busy day. Will definitely be coming back in the summer so I can enjoy the lake. The hosts were very welcoming and ensured we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy M.

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

Lake oasis

This property was the perfect property for my friend and I and our children. Sitting right on Lake Waccamaw with a beach area was perfect for the kids to be able to play and the adults to be able to enjoy some relaxation. We will be back again next year. Gail and Bob are amazing hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deedee S.

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

Tranquility

The property is just as described. Kitchen well stocked with all needed cookware to prepare a meal. Responsive hosts! Peaceful and quiet. Shady beach to sit and relax. the screen porch was perfect for gathering, talking and laughing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Hosts Were Very Helpful

Tried to extend stay by 1 day thru VRBO with no success. Hosts were very accommodating. Twin bed mattresses are due for replacement. Bring your own toilet paper - they privide 2 rolls but that may not be enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint peaceful location on the lake. Clean, cozy cottage. We didn’t cook any meals during our stay but ate conveniently at the kitchen bar. Plenty of hot water in the shower. Ample supplies on site. Appreciated use of the kayaks. Nice screened in porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSANNE P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved out stay at the cottage. Thank you for sharing you home with us. We had such a relaxing week and loved exploring the lake . Slept so well never got to see a sunrise but the sunsets were amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

angela d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good time. House was homey. Great getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, great host. Perfect for a quite getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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

Lovely lake getaway

This adorable lakefront home was perfect for our visit for a nearby wedding. The porch and lake setting were relaxing, and the house was well equipped and nicely decorated. Our hosts were accessible, but not ovetlt present. They added to the stay with friendly help. We'll come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tina a.

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

Peaceful stay

Beautiful location on the lake. Cottage was cute and comfortable. Loved the screened porch! Gail and Bob you were great hosts. Thank you so much for sharing a little piece of your paradise with us. Tina and Len
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radim S.

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

Lake stay

This is very nice older house. It was cool to see all older stuff inside. Very clean and well equipped. Absolutely beautiful view and definitely recommend !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

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

March fishing trip

Other than the weather, which we can’t control, the trip gave my husband lots of fishing time and me lots of reading time
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Weekend getaway

Gail and Bob have a wonderful house. The amenities were perfect. The house was clean and right on the water. Perfect getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

4 nite - quick vaca with my Son and family on Jan 2025

Review says it all . Rental cottage was perfect for the 6 of us .plenty of stuff to do for the kids .both inside and out on the beachIcing on the cake ?....owners live next door and are unbelievable ,over the top gracious and welcomingI guess this is the southern charm we always here about !Don't hesitate to stay here ...10 out of a 10Thanks again..Bob and Gail !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Peaceful get away

This is a beautiful home with an amazing view of a perfect sunrise over the lake. The place felt like home. We didn’t want to leave. The dock that’s on the lake there is just as relaxing as the home. It’s the perfect getaway to unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Nice

Beautiful waterfront. I would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan O.

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

Cozy lake house

Lovely little place. Easy access to lake and canal across the road to fish and view gators.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mendi W.

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

Three Sisters Black River Paddle

This is a small sweet property that reminds me of going to my grandmother‘s home. Some friends and I were going to the Black River to do a guided paddle and decided it would be fun to stay the weekend at Lake Waccamaw rather than drive back-and-forth in one day to Durham. This home is right on the water just the right number of beds. It met all our needs. The owners were friendly, accommodating, and had answers to our questions. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene P.

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

Gator watch perfection

My husband and mom love watching gators. We have been to the lake many times just to drive around and look for them. I decided we needed a few days at the lake to get lots of watching for gators time in. The weather was perfect for viewing them in the canal. The lakeside was a wonderful relaxing place for me to sit and read to my heart's content. Meeting Gail was delightful and gave my 91 year old mom a fun time to talk about her travels around the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bob & Gail Crutchfield

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We have loved Lake Waccamaw all of our lives. As children we traveled with our families and friends to swim, fish, and just enjoy. As a young married couple we bought our first place at the lake. In 1984 we bought the home we live in now as a "get away". Finally, in 2002 we moved here permanently. We have owned "the COTTAGE" since 2001 and have rented it since then. We're excited about meeting our vacationers and look forward to each new experience. We're available if you need us and happy to give you all the privacy you want.

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