Quiet Waterfront Lake House with Private Dock
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Quiet Waterfront Lake House with Private Dock
McDowell County, North Carolina, 28761
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Excellent service
Sparkling clean
Top local pick
Ideal location
Lots to doAmenities
Wi-Fi in public areas
Golf course
Hiking
Billiards room
Kayaking
Mountain biking
Rock climbing
Motorized water sports equipment
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Property Description
Completed in 2021, this Max Fulbright and TruHome Designs house is a spacious home on a quiet peninsula at Lake James. This modern rustic home sits on an acre of land with a beautiful view of Lake James and the North Carolina mountains. The home features 3 master bedrooms each with private bathrooms and huge showers. An optional 4th bedroom has a queen bed and shares a bathroom with the bunk-room which accommodates 6. The lower level family room is equipped with bar area, mini fridge, television, numerous games, pool table and activities table. There are amenities throughout including most appliances and cooking utensils you'll need, place settings for 16, BBQ grill with grilling accessories. There is plenty of outdoor seating on the decks and at the dock for relaxation and take in the scenery, especially the incredible sunsets.
At the lake is a private dock with a 24 ft. boat slip. 2 Kayaks, 2 Paddle-boards and life vests are available for guests. Our dock and everything on it is provided for our guests. You may bring your own boat or rent one locally. The neighborhood provides a locked, boat trailer storage area offsite for guests and homeowners.
INTERNET: WiFi internet provided by Starlink is available at the house right now. It provides high speed access but will not seem as fast as cable or fiber. It's more than adequate for streaming movies, zoom calls, etc.
There is a pool and common area near the entrance of the neighborhood which will be accessible to all guests, however, it is not always open so please don't use the pool as a basis for your stay (amended 7/18/23). Use of the common areas requires utmost respect and consideration so we may be able to continue offering these amenities.
10 minutes from Lake James state park with hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails. 10 minutes to Fonta Flora Brewery at Whipporwhil Farm where you can enjoy local brews and outdoor games.
60 minutes from Asheville, 1.5 hours from a Charlotte.
Acknowledgements:
-Home design by Max Fulbright and TruHome Designs
-Constructed by Rohr Builders (can't say enough great things about Jeremiah)
-Exceptional cleaning provided by Global Cleaning Services in Morganton.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 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:No events allowed.
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10.0/10
Cleanliness10.0
Amenities10.0
Location10.0
Service10.0
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Camp Lake James
(1.9 km)
Landmarks: Black Bear Cove
(2.7 km)
Landmarks: Black Bear Camp Ground
(2.8 km)
Landmarks: Marion Lake Club
(3.1 km)
Landmarks: Lake James State Park Catawba Area Walk-In Campground
(3.9 km)
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5
5 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home
5 bedrooms: 3 bunk beds 2 queen beds and 2 king beds
Non-smoking
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10.0/10
Outstanding
19 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness10.0
- Amenities10.0
- Location10.0
- Service10.0
Average for similar properties in McDowell County
Maureen N.
June 12, 2023
An awesome weekend away
This house is great! Very clean, well stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds. Such a beautiful view. The dock was great for our little fishing boat and sunbathing. I wish the dock had a little shade (like the neighbor’s sail shade). Owner isn’t kidding about the crafty little raccoons. Loved the fire pit!!!
Casey J.
July 10, 2025
Absolutely Wonderful
We had the most wonderful stay in this home on Lake James. The views are amazing and the home is beautiful. We had everything we needed in the home and the hosts were extremely responsive and friendly with any questions. We will absolutely go back!!
Dina N.
July 6, 2023
Friends Trip
I can’t say enough about this property! Everything was perfect! The house was beautiful, the private dock, the lake toys, the privacy, it was all great. We had 3 families staying and there was plenty of room for everyone. We would definitely stay there again and again!
Nicky S.
June 5, 2025
This was our 2nd stay at this property. It's a beautiful lake home with large rooms, nice bathrooms, lovely kitchen with everything you need for the whole family. It is a very quiet area. I love the dock where our kids stayed mostly. The views are outstanding. If you want a good steak I recommend Bones Jones about 20 min. drive. My whole family enjoyed the stay and will be back in future
Jackie L.
May 29, 2024
Great vacation!
We had an amazing time at this beautiful house on Lake James. The house had everything we needed for a perfect vacation.
Gershom W.
April 2, 2023
Amazing quiet and relaxing home
This was one of our better boys trips, the home was absolutely amazing, and the Sauna in the main bathroom? To die for. Anytime I am in the area I will look them up. Tara and Tim were amazing host, but to be honest the pictures cannot describe the little details of this home. Bluetooth speakers in the vents of every bathrooom? What???
Thank you guys, we had a blast!!!
Barb H.
May 11, 2024
Peaceful Bliss
Very beautiful home, peaceful, beautiful and very relaxing . Very clean and homy, would rent again.
Dawn H.
November 9, 2022
Wonderful Lake James Home
We stayed at this lovely home at the end of Oct with a multi-generational group and everyone raved about the trip! The fall foliage was beautiful and the home itself was spacious, clean and wonderfully appointed. We cooked in most evenings, but did enjoy visiting the nearby Fonta Flora brewery for creative beers and tasty food trucks. We were visiting for a trail race, but there are so many outdoor activities nearby - from biking or hiking the numerous nearby trails to paddle boarding, kayaking and boating on the lake - it is a nature lovers dream! We hope to return during the summer!
Matt M.
July 26, 2025
Beautiful house and view of the lake! House was clean, well stocked, and the owners are very responsive and friendly. The A/C did have trouble keeping up on a few hot days on the top floor, even with the drapes shut, to the point we asked if someone could look at the HVAC unit while we were there. The owners did send a technician out, and everything seemed to be working correctly. The owners did say they plan to make some additional modifications soon to address the sun light heating up upstairs. But overall, the experience was excellent and worthy of the 5-star review I gave it. We had a lot of fun kayaking, paddleboarding and playing on the lake mat at the house. The neighborhood pool is small but very nice as well and was not crowded anytime we went. I would highly recommend staying here if you enjoy the combination of the lake and mountains.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Wi-Fi in public areas
Golf course
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Billiards room
Billiards room
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Health & wellness
Golf course
Off-site
Billiards room
Hiking
Off-site
Kayaking
Mountain biking
Off-site
Rock climbing
Off-site
Motorized water sports equipment
Activities
Table soccer
Fishing
Off-site
Public areas
BBQ
No smoking in public areas
Cleaning services
Clothes dryer
Facilities for children
Kids' board games/puzzles
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 25 years old
Property host
Tara and Tim Riddell
About this property
Completed in 2021, this Max Fulbright and TruHome Designs house is a spacious home on a quiet peninsula at Lake James. This modern rustic home sits on an acre of land with a beautiful view of Lake James and the North Carolina mountains. The home features 3 master bedrooms each with private bathrooms and huge showers. An optional 4th bedroom has a queen bed and shares a bathroom with the bunk-room which accommodates 6. The lower level family room is equipped with bar area, mini fridge, television, numerous games, pool table and activities table. There are amenities throughout including most appliances and cooking utensils you'll need, place settings for 16, BBQ grill with grilling accessories. There is plenty of outdoor seating on the decks and at the dock for relaxation and take in the scenery, especially the incredible sunsets.
At the lake is a private dock with a 24 ft. boat slip. 2 Kayaks, 2 Paddle-boards and life vests are available for guests. Our dock and everything on it is provided for our guests. You may bring your own boat or rent one locally. The neighborhood provides a locked, boat trailer storage area offsite for guests and homeowners.
INTERNET: WiFi internet provided by Starlink is available at the house right now. It provides high speed access but will not seem as fast as cable or fiber. It's more than adequate for streaming movies, zoom calls, etc.
There is a pool and common area near the entrance of the neighborhood which will be accessible to all guests, however, it is not always open so please don't use the pool as a basis for your stay (amended 7/18/23). Use of the common areas requires utmost respect and consideration so we may be able to continue offering these amenities.
10 minutes from Lake James state park with hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails. 10 minutes to Fonta Flora Brewery at Whipporwhil Farm where you can enjoy local brews and outdoor games.
60 minutes from Asheville, 1.5 hours from a Charlotte.
Acknowledgements:
-Home design by Max Fulbright and TruHome Designs
-Constructed by Rohr Builders (can't say enough great things about Jeremiah)
-Exceptional cleaning provided by Global Cleaning Services in Morganton.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 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:No events allowed.
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