Mecklenburg County Homestays

Note: This small cottage is secluded and OFF-GRID. Solar power is dependent on sunlight. Welcome to Soudan Cottage. This modern, off-grid retreat combines private and secluded lake access featuring a state-of-the-art dock, two coves and a large pine forest teeming with natural visual beauty and wildlife. Ten minutes from the charming, lakeside town of Clarksville, VA, and a 90 minute drive from Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC, the cottage is ideal for a short sabbatical, a romantic weekend, or an outdoorsman's getaway. Best suited for one or two people. If you'd like more time to read, talk, think and relax; if you cherish a brisk walk in the woods or a cool dip in a placid lake; if you seek a night sky full of stars and the sound of crickets, then you've found the right place. Soudan Cottage might be best understood by what it isn't. It isn't a place stocked with television sets, video games, telephones, stereos and computers. You can bring those things if you need them, but otherwise you'll have just the basics here, and maybe a little lower blood pressure.The eco-friendly cottage, constructed in 2013 by contractor Steve Storm, mixes contemporary design and amenities with antique furnishings and Americana charm. Every inch of the 700 square feet is efficiently utilized with nothing wasted. Soudan Cottage was sited and designed with sustainability and a simpler, more relaxed existence in mind. Solar panels cover the southern roof line and store energy in hand made battery lockers. Ceramic tile floors throughout the downstairs kitchen, bath, and sitting area provide natural cooling in warm weather. Pine flooring in the upstairs bedroom/study offers comfort year round. Mr. Slim climate units can be run during the day - but may drain the batteries overnight if overused. A backup generator can provide power if the sun is insufficient. the cottage was situated to take advantage of prevailing summer breezes aided minimally by small fans. Cool night air can be circulated through the cottage's 13 windows via the upstairs ceiling fan.The kitchen minimizes waste with an energy efficient refrigerator, and a propane powered oven and range. An easy-to-read energy monitor in the kitchen displays how much solar power is stored, and how much is being transferred, so that usage can be managed smartly according to the time of day and the current weather conditions. The cottage utilizes a modern septic system and deep well.The property, which includes 300+ acres of pine and mixed forest and more than 1000 feet of secluded shoreline access on Buggs Island Lake (Kerr Lake), is one of the largest privately-owned lake forest tracts in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Located five miles from the Lake Country regional airport in Mecklenburg County, VA, you can be casting a line into the renowned tournament fishing waters of Kerr Lake within minutes of landing. Hunters will find deer, turkey, rabbit, and other game abundant in the private forest and the adjoining Corp of Engineers easement land. And nature lovers in need of a respite from the city will enjoy seemingly endless natural trails ideal for hiking, cycling, or bird watching.About pets:Pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 2:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.

*** In response to COVID-19, we are following CDC guidelines regarding sanitation using only products on the CDC and FDA approve lists of household disinfectants. All high-touch surfaces are disinfected between each reservation for your safety. *** Dawn on the Lake is a cheery, well-maintained home situated on a large waterfront lot on Poplar Creek off Lake Gaston. With four bedrooms and four full baths, it’s the ideal place for a family vacation, holiday gathering, tying the knot, or even a quiet, romantic weekend. No matter the season, Dawn on the Lake is the perfect place to social distance, relax and get away from it all.The house has three cozy levels nestled into the bank of the Poplar creek. The road or upper-level contains a five-space parking area connected to the house by a raised walkway. The upper-level entrance is equipped with a smart lock. Covered in bamboo flooring, the upper-level has two bedrooms that share a full bath: the Thunderbolt Room has a king-size bed and a double-size futon; and, the Bowtie Room has a queen-size bed.The laminated main or middle-level has an open floor plan with a living room, eat-in kitchen, entertainment area, and full bath. The kitchen is well-equipped with a flat-top stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig, coffee grinder, toaster, and refrigerator, and is stocked with plates, bowls, glasses, coffee mugs, silverware, pots, pans, and utensils. The dining table seats eight, and the kitchen has a breakfast bar with seven stools in the entertainment area. The living room and entertainment area are perfect gathering spots and serve as additional sleeping areas with a pull-out queen-size sofa bed. The living room opens up to a large screened-in deck with a ceiling fan where you can relax and enjoy the sunset over the lake. The unscreened portion of the deck has a gas grill and exterior steps which lead to the lake-level and lower parking.The lake-level has two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The Moon Room with its stunning lake-view is furnished with a king-size bed and contains an ensuite full bath. The Seashell Room has a queen-size bed and a double-size futon. The lake-level has a separate full bath, and the gathering room between the bedrooms has a double-size futon. On the lake-level you will find a full-sized washer/dryer, a second refrigerator, and an exterior exit to another parking area with three additional parking spaces.Dawn on the Lake provides outdoor activities for the whole family. The lakeside front yard is grass-covered and perfect for play, swinging under the pergola, or a good night story next to the fire pit under the night sky filled with stars. The property has a private pier equipped with rubber bumpers from which you can safely fish, float, and swim. The water is relatively shallow, so jumping or diving from the dock is not permitted. If you have a boat, you can launch at the recreational area just minutes away and dock at the pier. The beautiful, wide creek is great for water skiing, jet skiing, fishing, or just cruising. A canoe and kayak are available for your use. Paddles are included, but be sure to bring your own life jackets. The house is child-friendly, but not child-proof. There are emergency exits on each level. Each level is equipped with a fire extinguisher: on the upper level, at the entrance to the house; on the middle level, in front of the refrigerator; and on the lower level, by the door. Board games are available for use, and the house has TVs and a DVD player. The house is climate controlled with heat and air conditioning on all three levels. Linens and towels are provided, but must be washed, dried, and returned to their original location upon departure. Check-in is 4:00 pm. Check-out is 10:00 am. The cleaning crew arrives at 10:30 am.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).All pet waste must be cleaned from the property..About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings.Maximum event attendees: 16.

The cabin is a 1100 square foot, 2-bedroom, 1-1/2 bathroom one-level home. The cozy retreat features 2 queen beds and futon couch that converts to a queen bed in a third small room. Central heating and AC keeps you comfortable no matter the season. There’s plenty of sitting area with a front porch, a back porch, and a 36-foot square partially covered patio with an oversized picnic table. There is a gas grill and a gas camp stove on the covered back porch. A firepit, charcoal grill, and hammock are on the patio.The cottage is very private fronting 500 feet of shoreline and a grassy beach . We have a dock on the water for your boats or just for lounging.Kerr Lake, also called Buggs Island Lake, is a great place for watersports, fishing, swimming, outdoor activities, or a quiet location to ponder life and listen to birds sing. The lake is a 57,000-acre freshwater impoundment on the Roanoke River with 800 miles of shoreline. The water is clean and used for drinking water reservoirs. Two state records for catfish were recorded here, and a healthy Bass and Panfish population thrive here along with Striped Bass. Five Virginia State Wildlife Management Areas surround the lake offering off-road driving, hiking and biking, hunting, and nature. The house is a 12-minute drive from the shops, dining and fun of Clarksville, Virginia’s only lake-front town!Escape to this pleasant getaway and immerse yourself in the serene surroundings. We look forward to welcoming you to our place.IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS – Unfortunately, some GPS systems misguide you after you get into the community. Here’s the safest way to go: Take U.S. 15 then turn on state route 858, Oak Hill Dr. Turn off of 858/Oak Hill Dr. as you pass a line of mailboxes onto the gravel road, Powatan Rd. Bear right on Powatan Rd. (past dumpsters) stay on this road and turn left on Pocahantas 50 feet after you pass Stuckanox Dr., which has a nice street sign on a pole near the road. There is a home-made sign marking Pocahantas, but it is attached to a utility pole and is hard to see. Continue on Pocahantas till you get to a 4-way intersection (about 600 feet). Please be careful at this intersection because what may look like a road going straight ahead (past no trespassing sign) is not a vehicle road, but an ATV path not suitable for vehicles – road may give way at a steep embankment. Take a left to stay on Pocahantas. Again, there are home-made signs on a tree that may not be obviously visible. Continue on this road till you come to the house. There is a turnaround in front of the house on Pocahantas La. Please note that the dirt/grass road to the left when facing the house, is blocked by downed trees.Other things to noteThe house is in Oak Hills section of Clarksville. The community roads are privately maintained and are gravel or dirt. Roads to the house are in good shape but are narrow and steep. There are other unused roads in the community that require 4-wheel drive and skillful navigation due to mud, ruts and culverts. The nearest boat ramp is Bluestone Creek Ramp, on U.S. 15, 2 miles southeast of the intersection of 858 (Oak Hill Rd) . It is operated by the Corps of Engineers and requires a $7 fee or yearly pass for $40.The lake is used for flood management and the level may change gradually. The shoreline and the lake are owned by the Army Corps of Engineers. You will see red bands painted on trees to mark the boundary line. The public is free to use any of the Corps property, including the grassy beach down from our house. It is 400 feet from the house to the shore at mean water level, and 20-30 feet elevation change. You will be in a wooded area near a large body of water. There are insects and please be alert when walking as turtles (emerging hatchlings in summer), snakes, rabbits, deer, etc. are common. On the lake keep in mind there are many bald eagles, osprey, hawks, even crows that may snatch your bait or food if it is exposed. There are dumpsters at the front of the neighborhood, please dispose of trash there. There is no recycling in this community, I bring my recyclables home to recycle. Thank You!About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total).About checkOut:Check out before 12:00 PM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Smoking is fine outside of the house! Ashtray in back porch cabinet-please empty when you leave. Please no smoking in house. Thank you..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.