Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds!

See all properties

Save

Entire home

Early morning canoe trip on beautiful Lake Mayo.

Relax on hammack, our floating dock with swim ladder shown in background.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6163 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Roxboro, NC

Mayo Lake5 min walk
Roxboro Motorsports Park24 min drive
Hyco Lake28 min drive
Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This quiet, relaxing home is located on Mayo Lake. A floating dock that is perfect for those wanting to bring their boat. Home is located close to the public launch at Mayo Lake Park. Convenient to Roxboro and many shopping options, restaurants, movie theatre and bowling. A newly renovated bonus area downstairs with a game room, perfect for the kids and the young at heart! The game room includes a large screen TV, pool table, foosball and dart board. There is also a third full bathroom downstairs. Excellent fishing off the dock or use one of two kayaks or the canoe available to explore and fish. The deck overlooks the lake and a wooded lot with a fire pit. A charcoal grill is located on the deck for perfect evening gatherings. On clear nights, enjoy star gazing away from the light polution of a city. A fully stocked kitchen ready for nights in or the fresh catch of the day. Mayo Lake is quiet and perfect for the family or group looking for a place to unplug and relax together. Nature and wildlife abound at Heron's Landing. Time to start packing for a visit!

Property manager

Marilyn

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please note there is a metal spiral staircase.

Events

No events allowed

Quiet environment, meant for nature lovers.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Includes outdoors, no cigerette butts left in yard

No loud music or parties. Respect the wildlife. If fire pit is used, extinguish flame and keep water bucket handy and filled for accidental embers.

Carefully bag trash and put in trash container at end of driveway. $50.00 fee will be apply for excessive trash. Monday is trash pick up day.

Upon check out, no dirty dishes, run dish washer. See check out instructions. Leave the home in condition found.

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: Quiet environment, meant for nature lovers.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Roxboro

Located in Roxboro, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mayo Lake and Roxboro Lake, while Person County Museum and Kirby Cultural Arts Complex are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Dan River Soapworks, or check out an event or a game at Virginia International Raceway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Roxboro, NC

What's nearby

Mayo Lake - 5 min walk
Roxboro Lake - 18 min drive
Roxboro Motorsports Park - 24 min drive
Hyco Lake - 28 min drive
Virginia International Raceway - 43 min drive

Getting around

Danville, VA (DAN-Danville Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬11 min drive
‪Golden Grill Asian Bistro - ‬11 min drive
‪Smokey Dave's BBQ - ‬11 min drive
‪Torero's Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heron Landing: Escape to Lake Mayo. Private cove, where nature abounds! located?

This family-friendly Roxboro holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Mayo Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Roxboro Country Club and Person County Museum. Roxboro Lake and Kirby Cultural Arts Complex are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Renea H.

2 June 2024

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

Goodness Tucked Away in a Cove

Very nice stay! Beautiful lake view and easy access to fun days out in the lake. We had 2 small kids so the spiral staircase from top to bottom was a little challenging for them! So many fun games and activities right on site! Would love to have had maybe a set of larger bowls (when you have a crowd to feed) in hand l; otherwise fairly well stocked. Love the seclusion at the end of a road:)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAURA K.

24 Apr 2024

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

Lakeside Paradise

This house was exactly what we needed. The pictures are accurate. The house was located on a cove that provided an easy paddle to the main lake. Fishing and kayaking were great. The house was well stocked. The owners were great! We had no issues, but they were leaving as we arrived and went the extra mile to make sure we were all set!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne M.

31 Mar 2024

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

Peaceful sanctuary

Perfect location and sights! Loved everything about our stay. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbi K.

6 Dec 2023

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

Peaceful stay on a beautiful lake! Fished everyday - Lake easily accessible by kayak. Lovely well maintained home. Comfortable beds. Marilyn is a gracious host. Really enjoyed our week here!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Pierre G.

26 Sept 2023

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

A quiet and relaxing experience

The home was as advertised. The available games and equipment provided unlimited entertainment for both young and old. Traveling north to the Clarksville area we enjoyed the hiking in Occoneechee State Park and visiting the antique shops. The Lake Mayo Park was interesting and permitted us to swim in the cool waters.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful property

Enjoyed my recent stay. Property is exactly what I was looking for. Quite cove with excellent scenery

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bart G.

19 Aug 2023

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

Great Spot

Very relaxing place to get away and just hang out with family. Game room provided hours of fun when we were not on the dock fishing or boating on the lake. We only left to hit the store for food. Great Place!!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

2 Aug 2023

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

Another Excellent Visit

With the oppressive heat, it was nice to have the basement for some cool down time! Took the canoe and kayaks with the kids out to the main lake one morning for a very peaceful ride. House has everything you need.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler V.

23 July 2023

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

Perfect

Clean, fully furnished lake house. My family and I had a great time

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mimosa H.

17 July 2023

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

Magical house on the water

Just loved our stay at this place. What a gem! I was so sad to leave when our time was up. It’s like having a piece of lake paradise all to yourself.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

30 June 2023

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

Perfect for a family of 4

Home was clean and the perfect size for my family of 4. We did have my inlaws come up for 2 days and with 6 of us there it was tight on space but doable. Plenty of ganes in the basement to keep us entertained during the bad weather. The internet was ok but if you are trying to worl remotely it tends to bog down. Kitchen was well stocked worh dishes and pans. Our only real complaint was the listing said it had a gas grill when it was a charcoal grill. We have never cooked on charcoal before so we had to google plus go out and buy charcoal and lighter fluid. The cove is ideal for life at the lake. Its quiet so the kids could swim, fish, padel board, kayak, and our boat wasnt being tossed around by wakes all day long like weve had at other homes. We enjoyed it so much we had planned to go bavk in July sadly the dates weren't available.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricki M.

15 May 2023

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

Fishing getaway

Great location

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

marcia l.

30 Apr 2023

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

OLGs weekend

The whole experience was great. The area was peaceful and the scenery was beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Destiny H.

23 Apr 2023

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

Amazing place!

We loved staying here! We got married and needed a place for all the bridesmaids to get ready and for pictures of the dresses! It's a beautiful place! She was awesome and answered all questions and was helpful! Would definitely recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vasil H., Mullica Hill, NJ

11 Apr 2023

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

Awesome place! The pictures do not do it justice.

I loved the house and location. It was super clean, well decorate, and with a fantastic view. It had pretty much everything that I needed. The hosts also were very responsive. The towels were extra soft and the bed was very comfortable. I slept in the loft while the rest of my family occupied the other two rooms. The house is in a very quiet and private place yet it is only 10 minutes from Roxboro. Access to the lake, the dock, darts, the pool table/ping pong table, deck, grill, kayaks, fire place, etc. make it an awesome place to relax. I very much enjoyed my morning coffee with a fantastic view of the lake. I only wish we had more time there. We got unlucky with rain but the house had internet and netflix so we ended-up watching some movies. I had to contact Marylin upon my arrival because the storm knocked out the smart TV service. She and her husband responded within few minutes and I got the TV working again based on their instructions. Overall, I highly recommend this place and I am very grateful to the hosts for great set-up and letting us use it.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

5 Mar 2023

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

The home was great. It was as listed. Easy to get in/out. Great location on the lake.

Would definitely rent this property again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Michael P.

23 Dec 2022

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

Great Place with some minor issues

The house is exactly as described, with a great view of the lake, three big bedrooms, a cozy loft, and a cool game room downstairs. The pool table and darts provided hours of fun, and the property was easily accessible. The only things that kept this from being a perfect stay were slight issues with the water. The water pressure left a lot to be desired in the showers…seriously more of a trickle than a stream. The water also has a strong odor of sulfur either from iron or from the water heater.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie S., Roanoke

14 Sept 2022

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

Lake Retreat

Beautiful lake house, very peaceful setting. Lots of magical touches throughout. Having 3 levels and 3 full bathrooms was wonderful. Gorgeous view. Darts, foosball, ping pong and pool table kept the teens happily occupied!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

17 July 2022

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

Lazy lake house weekend

Lovely property and perfect weekend retreat for us all, parents, adult children and their partners. Great fun kayaking, fishing, swimming, dinner on the deck overlooking the lake and a visit to Tunnel Creek winery an added bonus. Short drive to Roxboro which has plenty of shops and restaurant choices for every taste. Definitely recommend this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaylen J.

26 May 2022

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

Beautiful place!

We had a wonderful weekend get away! This place looked just like the pictures and the view was amazing! We definitely will be staying again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Patti D., Alexandria, VA

19 May 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Nice large place. Located right on the water. There’s a nice front yard with grass. The back is sloping and mossy with an easy walk to the dock. We forgot our paddle board paddles (among other things) so it was nice to have the kayak and canoe to get out on the water. The dock was nice. It was unseasonably cold for our weekend so we appreciated the option in the games room. Bring your own board games. The place was pet friendly on the main floor. We really didn’t go up to the loft or in the basement. Thankfully our dogs steered clear of the spiral stairs. Believe the advertisement said covered parking space but those spaces were full with trailers. Neighbors are close by but you still have privacy and a lake house feel. Sitting on the back porch offered privacy. The only disappointment was the kitchen cleanliness. The counters and table had food residue, were sticky and had cup rings and the fridge shelves had food residue on them. The only cleaning product was a sponge and dish washing soap. Bring your own dish towels. It also may have said to bring dish towels and I missed it. I forgot my cleaning wipes and there was nothing under the sink to use to clean. Took me a while to find a broom to sweep all the pollen off the porch so we could sit out there and send the pollen back outside from the doorways. It was not advertised to have cleaning products available but with the cleaning fee, I expected it to be clean when I got there or at least set me up for success. Lesson learned. Overall nice place in a nice location.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

marc k.

4 May 2022

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

Great house to visit NC

Clean and spacious house right on Mayo Lake, perfect vacation except it went by too fast!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cyndee C.

26 Mar 2022

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

Work Retreat

This was a great place for our work retreat.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

25 July 2021

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

Peaceful & Relaxing

The house was just as described. The lake and dock were really relaxing and very quiet. Its nearly at the end of the lake so little to no traffic. We found ourselves outside more than inside. My teenage son and husband enjoyed the game room, darts, pool, and ping-pong. If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful stay this s your place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mary R.

8 Apr 2021

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

Great House for Family with Preteens and Teens

This was a perfect property for our family. We enjoyed the game room, kayaks, fire pit, and easy access to the lake. The beds were comfortable and towels were super soft. It was not as secluded as we anticipated as there are neighbors on each side that you can hear easily when outside. There were parts of the house such as the kitchen that were not as clean as we expected given our experiences at other rental houses and cabins. The property manager always responded very quickly to messages both prior to and during our trip and was very helpful. We were very satisfied with our experience and would recommend this house for others looking for a nice getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Marilyn

Our family loves spending time outdoors. We settled in the area about 13 years ago. We decided to share our home with guests to provide the same opportunity at a reasonable price.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a getaway from our busy lives, but relatively close to home. We love fishing from the dock or the canoe. The cove is quiet and private, but we enjoy kayaking around to view the wildlife or heading toward the main lake to experience more open water.

What makes this property unique

Mayo Lake has a protected shoreline. No permanent docks and limited public access to the lake. Quiet area with abundant wildlife viewing, but not far from all the Triangle area has to offer. This property is for people who want to escape and enjoy time with friends or family. It is meant for those who are looking for simple joys.