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Woodsy cottage next to Lake James

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Exterior
Dining
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled in the woods, this adorable cottage is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike. Explore 30+ miles of scenic trails surrounding Lake James or stroll to the county beach just one mile away. Enjoy evenings by the fire pit, BBQ & picnic table or relax on the patio.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 879 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

Rules

Quiet time from 10 pm-7 am daily
We live next door, no parties allowed.
Please take your pet to the bathroom on the sides or back of the house not the grass in front.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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

About the area

Map
Morganton, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Outpost - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Boat Beach - 24 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Steele Creek Park and Campground - 25 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Linville Falls Winery - 58 min drive - 59.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bones Jones Burgers And Butchery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Carolina Diner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Jalisco - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪AJ's Family Steakhouse - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodsy cottage next to Lake James pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Woodsy cottage next to Lake James?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodsy cottage next to Lake James?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Woodsy cottage next to Lake James located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lake James and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake James State Park and Oak Hill Community Park & Forest. Pisgah National Forest and The Outpost are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Woodsy cottage next to Lake James Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Weekend trip for a wedding

Clean quiet country setting with convenience to food dnecessary shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy D.

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

Great cottage!

Really enjoyed our stay at the “woodsy cottage.” It was quiet and peaceful. We had all that we needed for a comfortable stay. The bed was comfy, the location was a short drive to Lake James access. I would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb E.

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

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

Rosi W.

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

Great place to stay!

Cute house that was VERY CLEAN!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

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

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

Lourdes R.

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

Nc

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

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

Nicole D.

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

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

Gayle N.

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

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

Kim C.

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Summer get away

Our family loved everything Lake James and surrounding area had to offer. The property was clean and comfortable and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

debbie d.

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

Restful!!

This is our second time back to this location. Quiet, clean, very comfortable we will definitely come back 😊😊
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

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

Denise N.

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

Great little house!

Very clean and well maintained property. The location was easy to find, close to sit down food options, close to trails (including one right in the backyard!), and overall a pleasant experience. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy cottage

Near trails. Clean and bright
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

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

Betty R.

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

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

Jeanan

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Quiet safe serene $ very reasonable. You have WiFi tv woods lake. They’ve provided board games & even a cornhole board. Clean well stocked from bbq grill to pots and pans. Local establishments have excellent food & pickle ball courts. Also there’s a cash only market you can get fresh veggies cheese butter etc. You’re close enough to Morganton and close enough for hiking adventures like Grandfather Mtn…it’s very centrally located to enjoy some of the prettiest site NC has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C., Cary

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

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

Rebecca P.

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

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

M S.

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

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

Amarie B.

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

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

James L.

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

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

Verified traveller

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

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

Rich W.

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

Perfect !!

Perfect, 2 bed/2bath. This midsize house/cottage was perfect for my grown son and me. I was happy with every aspect of this Location, very clean and quiet. I truly couldn't have asked for anything more. We came to fish Lake James and the Linville River, very easy to get to both from this location, there is a gas station and a restaurant right around the corner. I absolutely will be looking forward to my next trip here. A couple tips I would pass along, back in driveway off main road, and take it easy pulling up the gravel drive when you leave. Other than that, just sit back and chill or go crazy in the outdoors, there is so much to enjoy in this area for all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023