House in North Carolina
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
High-end valueWell priced for this area
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Includes essentialsFree WiFi/internet, Air conditioning, TV and more
Rooms
Bedroom 1
1 Queen
Bedroom 2
1 Queen
Bedroom 3
1 Queen
Bedroom 4
2 Singles
About this house rental
- Indoor Fireplace
- Mountain Views
Nestled between Lake James and Black Mountain, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath lake house invites you and your loved ones to sprawl out and unwind. This vacation rental delivers a picturesque backdrop while you grill, cozy up by the fire pit, or take the kayaks out. Explore nearby wineries, discover the Linville Caverns, or hit Appalachian Ski Mountain.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
- Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
- Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
- Bedroom 4: 2 Twin Beds
INDOOR LIVING:
- Smart TVs, foosball table
- Fireplace
OUTDOOR LIVING:
- Private deck, outdoor dining area
- Grill & fire pit
- Kayaks
KITCHEN:
- All major appliances including dishwasher
- Coffee maker, toaster, Crockpot, dishware & flatware
GENERAL:
- Free WiFi
- Complimentary toiletries
- Central A/C
- In-unit washer & dryer, iron/board, trash bags & paper towels
FAQ:
- 1 Ring doorbell (facing front entry)
- Quiet hours (after 10:00 PM)
- 4WD/AWD recommended in winter
PARKING:
- Driveway (3 vehicles)
- Trailer parking
- No street parking
-- THE LOCATION --
- 6 miles to Lake James State Park
- 46 miles to Downtown Asheville
- 58 miles to Asheville Regional Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: While there is a bedroom and bathroom on the 1st floor, there are 2 steps required to enter
- NOTE: The driveway leading up to the property is steep. Four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is recommended in the winter months to access the property
- NOTE: The walking path to the lake is steep; please exercise caution
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device or when the video doorbell button is pressed
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours after 10:00 PM
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Parking Available
Dishwasher
Dryer
Kitchenware
Lake view
Fireplace
Waterfront
Water view
Mountain view
Private entrance
Shower
Bath or shower
Bathtub
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Outdoor dining area
Free toiletries
Towels
Linens
Fan
Accessible by stairs only
Hairdryer
Closet
Contactless check-in/out
Carbon monoxide detector
Map of North Carolina
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2023
Overall, we greatly enjoyed our stay. The customer service contact was very accommodating and cordial, even when I asked a very obvious question late at night.
With regard to the house, it was very clean and everything was in good shape. However, the quality of the furniture left a lot to be desired. We expected more from the furniture all around for a $400+/night rental - all the furniture felt like Walmart quality, including the upstairs, downstairs, and deck furniture. The master bed felt very rickety and the mattress felt cheap. The deck furniture was also very dirty and grungy, so we did not get to enjoy the deck as we had hoped.
Additionally, we thought the steepness of the driveway was downplayed in the listing. The driveway was so steep that my girlfriend was too afraid to drive down it in our all-wheel-drive vehicle with brand new tires. For reference, the top of the driveway is above the roof on the three-story house. We never traversed the driveway while it was raining or wet, but this would be very difficult as our tires were skidding on the driveway when it was dry. The listing also does not indicate that the entire house is not accessible by renters, which concerned us our first night. It was not until the morning after our first night that we found out it was an unfinished basement.
The trash facility for the neighborhood is also not open on Sundays. This meant that we had to drive hours with trash in our vehicle after our weekend getaway. Thankfully we didn't have anything smelly, but this was another minor inconvenience.
Last but not least, the house was for sale at the time of our stay. We were not told this when we booked, so it was a bit of a surprise when we saw the for sale sign in front of it. Thankfully, our guest services contact assured us that there were no showings scheduled during our stay.
As previously mentioned, we still greatly enjoyed our stay. The house is in an incredible neighborhood and geographic location - within one hour of an endless amount of breweries, restaurants, and local coffee shops. The Lake James area is gorgeous and we will certainly be back in the future.
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