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Woodsy cottage next to Lake James

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 879 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Morganton, NC
  • Lake James
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Fonta Flora County Park
    ‪148 min walk‬
  • Lake James State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Morganton

On lake.At this Morganton cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake James and 6 miles (10 km) of Lake James State Park. Oak Hill Community Park & Forest and Pisgah National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake James - 8 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake James State Park - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Steele Creek Park and Campground - 20 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Linville Gorge Wilderness Area - 48 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Wiseman's View - 48 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Jalisco - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Woodsy cottage next to Lake James

Outdoor enthusiast retreat, mountain biking and hiking heaven! Relax with the whole family at this peaceful, brand new adorable cottage nestled in the woods right next to the Fonta Flora trail. Jump onto the trail for hiking or biking winding around scenic Lake James for 30+ miles of beauty or walk 1 mile to the county beach for some splashing and sun bathing. Enjoy the evenings on the patio or around the fire pit, BBQ & picnic table. Lake James is one of the cleanest and most beautiful lakes in NC and perfect temperature all summer long. We are 5 mins away from Mimosa landing for boat launch. 15 min from adorable downtown Morganton with many great restaurants and breweries to enjoy. 40 min from historic scenic Blue Ridge parkway and Linville Gorge with cute mountain towns, waterfall hikes, gem mining and much more to discover. With few crowds and so much to do you will fall in love and want to make this a yearly escape. Also available same property, 2+ person Yurt with water access.

Property manager

Brianna

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Woodsy cottage next to Lake James Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect 10
Our best VRBO stay yet. The property was perfect. It was exactly as described
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with wonderful trail
This plave matched the description perfectly. The owners responded quickly to anything I asked. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amarie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
We stayed here to celebrate Christmas Eve and Day with my parents. The check in time was perfect as neither of us prefer to drive in the dark. The cabin was decorated for Christmas The beds were incredibly comfortable. We brought wood but the fire pit had plenty of wood. The hosts were readily available. 10/10 would stay again if available. r dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nc
The property was beautiful and clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Scenic and serene area. Easy to get to groceries,shopping & dining. The house is perfectly comfortable, decorated nicely and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trail race weekend
Needed a place to stay while attending a local event. This place was perfect. Very clean, neat and nicely furnished. I would definitely stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake James Cottage
Lovely cottage. Very clean. The host was very easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend this lovely home to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
Near trails. Clean and bright
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and close to trails
We stayed for a wedding and was able to enjoy the nearby trail with our dogs during some of our free time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great clean house in a great area. Recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We enjoyed our stay and couldn’t have had a better time. The stars were gorgeous and the place was clean and had everything we needed for our little family. Would definitely stay again next adventure:)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin!
We were in the area to look at property and needed a home base to venture out from. This cabin fit the bill perfectly. Its located in a great area that is private, peaceful, and easily accessible to the rest of the town. Its a great place to get away from busy streets and traffic. It was clean, comfortable, and very well appointed. Our dogs LOVED the yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet cottage
Great, quiet spot…very close to the awesome trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness
House near walking trail
Very clean. Loved having access to the Fonta Flora trail right beside the property. Plenty of space for our family of 4 with 2 dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosi W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Cute house that was VERY CLEAN!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
Our son got married at Rose Haven Venue on Lake James. We needed a place to stay that was close. This house was perfect and very close to the venue. It was very clean and met our needs perfectly. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
The house was clean, new, well stocked, and well thought out. Communication with the host was quick and easy. She even texted to let us know the house was ready early. The location to the Fonta Flora trail is incredible. Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

M S.

Liked: Cleanliness
33rd Anniversary Trip
We rented the cabin for our 33rd anniversary and went to the Biltmore for the Christmas Tour. The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. I help one of our daughters clean vacation rentals in Florida and I was very impressed with how clean everything was. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely keep this one on our list of places to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & Cozy
Great experience at this cottage. Very clean, comfortable and cozy. Location was perfect. Trail adjacent to property was fantastic. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Birthday Getaway
Easy access, great location for seeing the sites within an hours drive or so and lovely stay! Owner was very helpful the first night when we had some technical difficulties getting onto the TV system. Just sorry that we didn't take more advantage of the Fonta Flora trail out back aside from a couple of short walks down it. Might just need a couple more adult drinking glasses :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
Cute little cabin great time with family. We were notified that we could go ahead and get settled in earlier than expected. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky B., Jarvisburg, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way!!
Upon our arrival, this house turned out to be even more than what we expected. It looked brand new, was super clean and located close to everything. There is a trail right next to the property so we got in a great 5 mile hike by Lake James with our pups.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C., Cary

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, great location
Great little house. Very clean. The Fonta Flora trail starts right at the edge of the yard. Great if you love trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent VRBO!
Beautiful “woodsy cottage.”. Very clean & comfortable. Furnished with everything we needed to have a fun time in Morgantown.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023