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Relaxing Lake Retreat With Canoe, Kayaks and Paddle Board

Relaxing Lake Retreat With Canoe, Kayaks and Paddle Board

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Porch swing on the dock - a great place to read a book or watch the swimmers
Sitting area on screen porch.
Screen porch
Portion of wall of screen porch.
Paddling with duck near our dock

Overview of Relaxing Lake Retreat With Canoe, Kayaks and Paddle Board

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 588 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Popular LocationLake Norman1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLowe's Corporate Headquarters20 min drive
  • Popular LocationDavidson College24 min drive
  • AirportCharlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Side room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Relaxing Lake Retreat With Canoe, Kayaks and Paddle Board

Get away from the hectic affairs of daily life and relax on the bucolic west side of Lake Norman. The house has 198 feet of waterfront. Located mid-way up Lake Norman, the house is far enough away from Charlotte to be outside of suburbia, but close enough to civilization for convenient access to restaurants and shopping. The house has a good view across a very wide cove that is perfect for swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking or paddle boarding. You have a choice of swimming from a protected beach or swimming off the dock in deep water. We have a canoe, kayaks, and paddle board that are available for use by the renters free of charge. We also have various indoor and outdoor games available for use, including various board games, Bocce, horseshoes, and Croquet. There are fishing rods if you want to try your luck at catching dinner.

The house was completely renovated in 2015-2016 and a new screen porch was added in February 2018. There is a queen-sized (firm) bed in one bedroom and two (medium firmness) twin beds in the second bedroom. A side room has an additional twin bed (medium firmness). We do not recommend the house for groups with more than 5 people.

A washer and dryer are available for use in the utility room. If it gets cold, there is a wood-stove in additional to a heat pump system. Outside, there is a large dock with deep water and room for multiple boats. If you have a boat, it is most convenient to put the boat in at either the Lake Norman Hotel landing, the McCrary Creek access area, the Hager Creek access area or the Burton Creek access area.

The house is not large or fancy, but it is clean and comfortable. Although there is a great view from most of the rooms in the house, you will want to spend most of your time on the dock, on the screen porch or in the water. Early in the morning, as the mist is lifting from the lake, is great time to sit in the porch swing on the dock or one of the rockers and enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee. It is not uncommon to see deer, herons, turtles, muskrats, ducks, and geese. There is also a friendly catfish that will stick its nose out of the water and beg to be fed.

COVID 19 - To minimize the risk of exposure to our guests from the COVID 19 virus, the house will be thoroughly cleaned following CDC guidelines prior to your arrival, with particular emphasis on surfaces where viruses can live the longest. As you can see from the reviews of properties that we own, we pride ourselves of maintaining a very clean house. We ask that you let us know as soon as possible if you or anybody you have invited to the house is infected with COVID 19, or is exposed to a person known to be infected with COVID 19 within 15 days prior to your arrival or becomes infected with COVID 19 during your stay or within two weeks after your departure.

Because the house is frequently vacant, there are two outdoor security cameras that point away from the house. One camera is between the garage doors pointed toward the road and one camera is on the northeast corner of the screen porch pointed toward the driveway.

Property manager

Rick Gaskins
Premier Host
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Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be closely supervised around lake

Events

No events allowed
Unless approved by owner

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
Small mature non-shedding hypoallergenic dogs only

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is prohibited both inside and outside.
No illicit drug use permitted. Excessive alcohol consumption may result in loss of deposit due to risk of injury or damage.
No use of the property for events or parties with more than 10 people without the prior approval of the owner. No driving or parking on the grass.
No use of the property for making films, movies, TV productions. commercials or other commercial videos.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Unless approved by owner
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sherrills Ford

Located in Sherrills Ford, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mallard Head Country Club and Mooresville Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit George Pappas' Victory Lanes and NC Auto Racing Hall of Fame. GoPro Motorplex and Wooden Stone Gallery are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Sherrills Ford, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Norman - 1 min walk
  • Lowe's Corporate Headquarters - 20 min drive
  • Lake Norman Visitors Center - 23 min drive
  • Davidson College - 24 min drive
  • Birkdale Village - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stacys Amazing Restaurant - 9 min drive
  • Village TapHouse Mooresville - 11 min drive
  • McDonald's - 18 min drive
  • Twin Oaks Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Lake Retreat With Canoe, Kayaks and Paddle Board pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Lake Retreat With Canoe, Kayaks and Paddle Board ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Lake Retreat With Canoe, Kayaks and Paddle Board ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Lake Retreat With Canoe, Kayaks and Paddle Board located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Norman and within 9 miles (15 km) of TeleHealth Solution and Memory Lane Museum. George Pappas' Victory Lanes and North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and kid friendly
We canoed and waded, bird watched, and ate on the screened in porch through rain. Clean, comfortable, and enough outdoor space for kids under 10 to play on and off the lake. Good place for a small family gathering!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing was great.
The property was as described. Quiet area. My son and I fished from the dock each day and caught some catfish and shellcrackers. Nice area to have a bonfire. Since it was just my son and I ... the single full bath was not an issue - had plenty of hot water for both of us each evening to take back-to-back hot showers. Towels were better quality than we would receive at a hotel. Bed was firm as described - more firm than I like but not a complaint. Super close to grocery store and a handful of restaurants ... 2-3min away. screened in area was also nice - didn't have much of an issue with mosquitos which was surprising but would see the screened in area being a necessity for siting outside after dark during the summer / fall months.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake House vacation
The property is set in a quiet cove and has beautiful views of the lake. We especially enjoyed the screened porch. The house was very clean and nicely supplied with almost everything we needed. There is a great grocery store a short drive away. Our stay exceeded all of our expectations.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
We had a great weekend. Very relaxing and had everything you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
I fell in love with this house as soon as I pulled in the driveway. I text the owner to let him know I arrived, he responded right away, and everything was perfect. This was the best vacation property I’ve ever stayed at.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rick Gaskins

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We've traveled the world, most recently living in France for a year and traveling to Alaska for two months, but our little house on Lake Norman remains one of our favorite places to get away from the hectic pressures of daily life.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because we wanted a place where we felt like we were outside of suburbia, but close enough to town that it would be easy to use the house for an evening or weekend. If you like to sail or boat, the house has easy access to big water and yet it is in a spot that does not have the noise and waves from boats speeding by close to the dock. The house was built about the same time that the lake was flooded, and it was completely renovated in 2015-2016. Although we updated the fixtures, we kept the simple design and the wood stove. If you want a simple clean quiet house with lots of space for outdoor activities, this is the place for you.

What makes this property unique

Our little house on Lake Norman is the quintessential simple lake house. If you are looking for a place with a fancy hot tub and white carpeting, this is not the place. However, if you are looking for a place with lots of family games, a canoe, kayaks, paddle board and other water toys, where you don't have to worry about getting run over by speeding boats when you swim, this is the place for you. You can explore the lake by canoe or kayak, or just curl up on the dock porch swing and read a book. If you are hungry, throw out a fishing line and wait for dinner to come to you.

Languages:

English, French

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