Escape to Lake Hickory Cottage, a beautifully updated lakefront retreat in North Carolina. Enjoy wonderful views of the lake from the large deck, hammock, or dock and take advantage of amenities like 3 kayaks for fishing or relaxation. With neutral decor and fully equipped kitchen including WiFi-enabled workspace with external monitors.
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Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 684 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lake Hickory Cottage
Beautiful Lakefront cottage on Lake Hickory in North Carolina within an hour and a half of Charlotte, Asheville, Greensboro and Boone. The gently sloped property boasts wonderful views of Lake Hickory. Pass peaceful hours on the large deck; hammock, or dock where you are sure to be entertained by the views, fish, ducks, geese, turtles, and more. The home includes 2 bedrooms - the master with a queen size bed; and the second bedroom with 2 sets of Bunk beds(3 Twin Beds and 1 full); 2 bathrooms, and large living room/dining room/kitchen room.
Love the idea of lake living? Or are you looking for a place to work remotely for a week or two….or even a month? The Lake Hickory Cottage is perfect for you!
You’ll love the neutral decor and the inside is fully equipped. The kitchen includes a burner stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, coffee pot, pots/pans and all kitchen utensils. The oak dining room set seats 6 comfortably. There is also a cot and a pack-and-play available for additional sleepers. Also included are bedding, linens and pillows, bath towels, heat and A/C, wifi, a Roku enabled TV, and laundry facilities.
Outside the back door facing the lake you can relax on one of 4 large rocking chairs enjoying sunrises over the water; relax in the hammock at the water’s edge while reading a book; or have coffee at the picnic table on the covered porch.
You can take a swim off the dock to cool off; go fishing in this fisherman’s paradise where you’ll find bass, crappie, catfish, striper and bluegill, or hop on a kayak which are available for your use. Whether it's summer, spring or fall, you can always end your day around the fire pit under the moonlight roasting s'mores and sharing your adventures from the day.
When renting our Lake Hickory cottage you’ll have exclusive access to the water on 2 sides of the cottage as it sits on a small peninsula.
The Lake Hickory Cottage sleeps 6 people, but note that 4 of those sleeping spots are on bunk beds! This house is ideal for families, and some of our best days of the year are when we are here relaxing with our four sons.
There are groceries within 15 minutes, with Walmart offering grocery delivery so you never even have to leave. The Farmers Daughter is great for local produce and only about 5 minutes away. If you drive 20 minutes into Hickory, you will find many of the major grocery chains and is full of a variety of restaurants, shops, coffee bars and art galleries. You can even catch a yoga or fitness class.
Guest Access
We are unable to offer early check-in or late check-out. Our cleaning crew truly needs every minute between guests, so the absolute earliest you can access the property is 4 pm and check out is no later than 10 am. We appreciate your understanding.
Swimming is at your own risk. All under 18 yrs of age MUST wear a life jacket when in the water or on any dock. Many life jackets are provided, but we cannot guarantee your size will be available, so feel free to bring your own. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Water activities of any kind after dark are strictly prohibited.
Fishing is allowed from the docks on the bank of the property. While we have fishing rods on the porch, we cannot guarantee that they're in good working order with heavy guest use so we'd recommend bringing your own equipment if your heart is set on fishing.
Guests have access to the swimming dock equipped with a ladder and a double boat slip dock as well. Boat rentals are available minutes away and boats can be parked in the double boat covered dock if needed. The shut in metal boat house on property is OFF LIMITS for guests.
NO PETS ARE ALLOWED. NO EXCEPTIONS.
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING INSIDE. IF THIS IS DETECTED, A $200 FINE WILL BE IMPOSED.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Fishing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
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 indicated that 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
Located in Taylorsville, this cottage is on the waterfront. Bunker Hill Covered Bridge and The Crossing at Hollar Mill are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Conover City Park and Northside-Broyhill Park. Travelling with kids? Consider David A. Hunsucker Memorial Park and Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Taylorsville travel guide
This family-friendly Taylorsville cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Hickory and Catawba River. Riverbend Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.
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Lake Hickory Cottage Reviews
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We so much enjoyed our stay at the Lake Hickory cottage. The back porch overlooking the lake with the four rocking chairs was the perfect spot to enjoy our morning coffee and evening glasses of wine. Our daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter joined us and we all enjoyed going out on the lake in the kayaks. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. We enjoyed exploring downtown Hickory, but we were always happy to get back to the peaceful lake cottage and relax with the gorgeous lake view.
Had a relaxing time at the Lake Front Cottege. It was so nice to wake up to see the lake every day & go kayaking when you wanted. Quiet neighbors & safe. Enjoyed patio fire at night. Clean kitchen. It has a you need in the kitchen. Has pillows& bed linens. We brought our own towels. Had dish soap, etc. Nice stay. Host was respectful & helpful
Enjoyed our stay at the lake house. Taylorsville is a nice quiet little town. The weather was a little cold and it rained two of our days. Would recommend to anyone staying in or near Taylorsville NC.
My family of 5 had a fantastic stay at this lake house. The location is incredible, w/ access to the lake just feet away. The house was very clean, in great shape, and had every accommodation we needed. Communication throughout our stay was prompt and professional. Couldn't have asked for a better experience!
We had an amazing experience. Perfect for a ladies get away. The house was immaculately clean and appeared exactly as listed. We played lots of card games, corn hole, and relaxed on the porch. The home was well stocked with plates, pans, etc. It was a perfect weekend getaway.
Sometimes when you plan a trip, you are never sure of what you are getting. Our trip to Lake Hickory Cottage was just the best. I tear up thinking of the great time we had and how convenient everything was. We loved the patio and fishing from the dock. We were able to rent a pontoon that just capped our trip off. I wish we could have stayed longer for it is certainly worth the peacefulness, rest, and relaxation we encountered and enjoyed at Lake Hickory. Thanks, VRBO for a fantastic respite.
This appears to be an older home which has been updated. It is in a beautiful area with lovely homes around it. The owner is great at communicating. Very prompt in responding.
The kitchen is along one wall of the great room and the appliances are new. The bedrooms are at opposite ends of the great room and each has its own bath. The queen bedroom has a large bathroom with a washer/dryer, and the bunk bed room is small with a very small bathroom. The driveway is quite steep because the house sits at the bottom of a hill. The advantage of this is that the slope to the lake is much easier.
The house sits at the end of a cove of the lake. The water there is very quiet and usually glassy-calm. We had 2 fishermen in our group and they both had a great time and caught a good amount of fish. One day, they went over to Lake Norman with a guide, and did well, but usually they just fished off the dock. This must be a hot fishing spot because we frequently saw boats close to our dock, casting toward shore.
We rented a pontoon boat for a few hours from Lakeside Marina and enjoyed riding around on the lake. It is really a beautiful lake. I would recommend that.
We did run into a few maintenance issues with the house, but as I mentioned, the owner is prompt with responses and assured us that a handyman would be coming out the next week. He generously compensated us for our trouble.
We had a very nice relaxing week with good friends.
We had an absolutely amazing time at this lake house! The property was beautiful, breathtaking! Communication with the owner was very easy and any issues we had were promptly resolved. This is exactly the quiet and peaceful week my husband and I needed. We will definitely be back and next time we will bring a boat so we can explore more of the lake. We did not want to leave! Thank you again!
Small but adequate home, w spectacular lakefront views. Extremely peaceful serene location except for my kids being there. Owner responsive, house could use more interior lighting. Bring insect repellant.
The location of the house to the lake was perfect! No steep incline or stair workout. Unfortunately a late cold front moved in and made it difficult to fish, but with better weather this place would have been perfect. Being on a cove the occasional fishing boat would meander through to try their luck, but in general no boats were zooming around. The owner was great to respond with any concerns we had!
Home is on a beautiful inlet with great views of ducks, heron, and fish jumping continually. Hubby enjoyed fishing from the dock and the kayak. We enjoyed kayaking around the inlet as in April the lake was not busy and very calm. Home has all the amenities you would need, simply bring some food if you desire to cook in or choose one of many restaurants in the area from casual to fancy. If you love to hike don't miss South Mountain State Park and seeing the 80 ft. waterfall. Walmart and Dollar General are convenient as well as Aldi on the way in. Puzzles and some games are provided as well as Roku for shows for quiet times.
This has to be the best stay of all that I have been before when it comes to amenities , they have provided with everything we needed. The place and the location was beautiful. They also had kayaks which made our stay even more special. No complaints of loud music from anyone, something that we always wanted when we were on a trip. I would highly recommend this place. A big thanks to host, he was always available over chat for all the queries , the check in and check out process was very smooth. Will definitely visit the place again.
My family and I really enjoyed our stays at this property. It's clean, comfortable and has all that we need. We love the covered dock for fishing, the kayaks, and really nice back patio. We also appreciate the four comfortable rocking chairs, the hammock and the bevy of bedding options!. The owners of this property are very nice and easy to communicate with too. We hope to return!