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Waterfront House on Quiet Cove with kayaks, canoe, paddleboard, game room & more

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Peninsula where house is located.  Arrows show location of house and dock.
View of house from cove on east side of house (old fence shown in picture).
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View of lake side of house and fenced play area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9255.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Lake Norman
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lowe's Corporate Headquarters
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Davidson College
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Statesville Regional Airport (SVH)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Alcove in upstairs hallway

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2 (upstairs)

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 (upstairs)

2 Single Beds

Downstairs Room - Side room on ground floor

1 Double Murphy Bed

Master bedroom (main level)

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ground-level bathroom/dressing area

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master bathroom

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder room

Soap · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront House on Quiet Cove with kayaks, canoe, paddleboard, game room & more

Great quiet family getaway for swimming, fishing, paddling, boating and wildlife viewing. House has four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, whirlpool tub, two decks, screened-in porch, fenced-in play area, dock and walkout basement game room with ping pong table, foosball table and other games. There is a large, well-stocked kitchen that is open to the dining area and living area.

House is located on a peninsula with 270 degree water views. There are decks with views of the water on both the front and back sides of the house. We like to enjoy our morning coffee in the shade on the front porch and have dinner in the shade on a large outdoor table on the back porch.

Two kayaks, one canoe, a paddle board, a private dock, a neighborhood boat ramp, and various outdoor games are available for use by guests.

The cove where the house and dock are located is very quiet. One of our favorite morning and evening activities is to paddle back into two adjoining undeveloped coves that are teaming with wildlife. There is a county park on the opposite side of the cove on the front side of the house, which has a playground, hiking trails and mountain bike trails.

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. Additional instructions to minimize exposure will be provided if you make a reservation. As you can see from the reviews of properties that we own, we pride ourselves of maintaining a very clean house.

Because the house is in a rural location and is frequently vacant, there are two outdoor security cameras that point away from the house. There is a Ring doorbell, which is pointed toward the road and there is a security camera is on the south corner of the house pointed toward the driveway.

Property manager

Rick Gaskins
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children need to be closely supervised due to lake
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Events

No events allowed
Not suitable for parties due to limited parking.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Mature small non-shedding dogs only. Pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside or outside
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.
No illicit drug use permitted. Excessive alcohol consumption may result in loss of deposit due to risk of injury or damage.

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: Not suitable for parties due to limited parking.
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 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 Lake Norman of Catawba, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lake Norman and Lake Norman State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include David A. Hunsucker Memorial Park and George Pappas' Victory Lanes. Travelling with kids? Consider NC Auto Racing Hall of Fame and Southside Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Sherrills Ford, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Norman - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Norman State Park - 23 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Lowe's Corporate Headquarters - 27 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Davidson College - 30 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Birkdale Village - 32 min drive - 39.5 km

Getting around

  • Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Twin Oaks Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stacys Amazing Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gold Mine General Store and Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪First Turn Sports Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jones Fish Camp - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront House on Quiet Cove with kayaks, canoe, paddleboard, game room & more pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront House on Quiet Cove with kayaks, canoe, paddleboard, game room & more?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront House on Quiet Cove with kayaks, canoe, paddleboard, game room & more?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront House on Quiet Cove with kayaks, canoe, paddleboard, game room & more located?

This family-friendly Lake Norman of Catawba holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Norman, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mountain Creek Park and Sherrills Ford Optimist Park. Long Island Access Area and Catawba River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nilda R.

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

Great house for R&R

We loved Rick's house for our family vacation. Perfect yard for the dogs to play; kitchen had everything we needed; game room was great for our downtime! Thank you Rick!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni M.

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

Celebrating 43rd wedding anniversary.

The property looks exactly like the pictures showed. The home was very cleaned and we had everything we needed. Grocery, Publix’s is within 15 miniatures and this is a new area and has restaurants in this vicinity as well. We ate at the Toucan restaurant for our anniversary, which was right on the water. We were traveling with our small dog and took him with us. Our food was wonderful, highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod P.

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

Would stay again

Accurate listing all amenities were as advertised and even some additional that werent. Our 2 year old really enjoyed the outdoor space which was fenced in, giving him additional freedom and less worry for us. Great place for family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace H.

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

Beautiful Lake Home

We had a quiet and relaxing stay at this comfortable and nicely decorated lake home. Enjoyed the kayaks, canoe, porches and game room! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

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

Great Family Week

Met my Daughters family (40) and Granddaughters (8,11) for 5 night stay. The house and location were perfect for us. More private part of the lake, yer all of the access. The house had everything we needed. The house is well noted with guidance notes in appropriate locations to assist in making it feel like it was ours. On checkin I had a few questions and the owner was responsive and accurate I would recommend this property and host any time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

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

Five days of heaven!

This place was magic! Quiet part of the lake and the house was so clean and inviting. The kitchen was very well equipped as we did our own cooking. The gas grill was easy to use. The dock and covered sitting area on the water was amazing! I really didn’t want to leave. Our host, Rick, was extremely quick to respond. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete C.

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

Fantastic getaway

Our family was looking for the perfect R and R and this home was even more than we expected. The area was quiet and somewhat excluded. So much to do in the game room downstairs and the kayaks, canoe, and floats were the perfect recipe for the hot weather. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgit B.

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

2024 Girls Lake Trip

Very clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Fantastic vacation

Thank you for the wonderful stay. No need to repeat the property features because the house and grounds and amenities are accurately described in the listing. The house was clean and comfortable, and provided with a thoughtful “instruction manual” that anticipated every question I might come up with. The fenced yard was great for our dogs (as it would be for young children) and the road leading into the peninsula is entirely walkable. Most importantly, the gorgeous dock fulfilled my vision of a peaceful lakeside retreat. The cove is indeed quiet with minimal boat traffic — paddle the kayaks or canoe for 10 minutes in one direction and you’re in the thick of houses and activity; paddle 5 minutes in the other direction and you’re in a natural area adjoining a park, with the birds and turtles and fish. Lounging and swimming from the dock was great. We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kolbi P.

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

Fantastic lake getaway

The house was great. Really nice location with plenty of things to do inside the house as well as in the surrounding area. We will most definitely come back for another lake stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Great place!

Our family had a great time here. The house is in great shape and very clean. We enjoyed the kayaks and the downstairs game room. The kitchen is well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M., Baltimore, MD

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

Pleasant, quiet, off-season respite

Loved being able to share Rick's vacation home! Very tidy and well-stocked kitchen complimented the equally comfortable beds and living arrangement. Being in this small cove afforded us a very quiet and relaxing week, enjoying the sounds of the lapping water from the very comfortable dock and watching the wildlife. Definitely consider this home for your next lake visit if you treasure peaceful and calm surroundings with all of the complete comforts of home. Highly recommend. Thank you Rick for sharing your good fortune with others. Nate, Sonia and Dorothy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sallie G.

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

Great Stay

The house looks exactly like the pictures and the kids loved all the games. There is a notebook that is very detailed and answered any questions we had. The game room was a huge win and so were all the outside games. We rented a boat from a local marina and docked it at the house for a few days. It was very clean and we had no question about if it was properly cleaned before we arrived. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan B., Delphi indiana

Liked: Check-in, communication

Beautiful lake house

very quiet neighborhood, not far from grocery stores or Mooresville. Be sure if you want to fish you get your fishing license there is a 10 day license for outside residents you can purchase online. Plenty of room for family and/ or guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carter W.

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

Lovely getaway

This was a lovely home and perfect for our family getaway. We loved the quiet cove where we felt secluded, yet only 10-15 minutes from all amenities that we needed throughout the trip. Great stay and would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

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

Excellent Property.

My wife, 11 year old son, his friend and I stayed here for the 4th of July week and we loved it. The property owner was very informative and detailed about the property and was very helpful. The property itself was very clean and well kept as well in a great quiet location. We will definitely be coming back to this location in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

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

Lake Norman Trip

Stayed at this property with my wife and 2 girls (3 and 6 years old). The house was clean and well prepared. The view from the deck was nice. We arrived early and spend a few hours at the new park across the cove (Mountain Creek Park) which has an adventure playground and wildlife exhibit which the kids loved. We enjoyed fishing off the dock and using the game room when it rained. This was our first trip to the area and we're glad we picked this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

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

Family time at the lake

Our family enjoyed our stay at the lakehouse. Used the game room on a rainy day. Cooked a big Easter meal in the well equipped kitchen. Enjoyed the outside games and canoeing as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mairym A.

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

Lakeview

Beautiful peaceful spot. House was clean and very comfortable. Plenty of space for the family , even a playground for our 3yr old grandson to play on. Communication with owner was outstanding; was quick to respond and was available to recuse us when we managed to lock ourselves out of the house! Prefect for families- basement gameroom and plenty of beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

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

Perfect

Beautiful, super clean place with plenty of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great stay!

We were here visiting for my daughters wedding. The home was perfect and we took full advantage of the canoe and fishing in the downtime we had. Thanks for providing a clean and beautiful place for us to rest our heads.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Family wedding celebration

Very quick response from the owner when there was an issue. He did his best to be sure we had what we needed! Beautiful lake location, great area for hanging out downstairs and a nice living area upstairs for relaxing. Clean, well kept and nicely arranged to accommodate several couples or a large family! We had a wonderful time exploring on the kayaks. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn K.

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

Loved it!

What a beautiful and welcoming house for a perfect stay at the lake. We had an amazing time and cannot say enough good things about this property and owner. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne D.

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

Getaway at the Lake

Wonderful home located on Lake Normand! Anything you could possibly want to do from kayaking, taking a canoe ride and watching the sunset, swimming, fishing, or just relaxing in the hammock or on the porch. This place has it all and more. Highly recommend. Rick was great to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

penni a.

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

Excellent!

Great amenities! We had a great time here! We especially loved the screened porch, dock, yard, and game room! Lots of space for 5 adults. We spent lots of time paddle boarding and kayaking!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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 Lake Norman remains one of our favorite places to get away from the hectic pressures of daily life.

Why they chose this property

This property is great for all types of water-related activities, particularly kayaking, fishing and wildlife viewing. The cove where the house is located is very quiet and our favorite activity is to take an early morning paddle back into the next two coves, which are undeveloped, full of wildlife and surrounded by a county park with playground, athletic fields, walking trails and mountain bike trails.

The house has plenty of room for a large family including 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, large game room in the walkout basement, a dock, a fenced-in play area, 2 decks and a screened-in porch.

There are two kayaks, a canoe and a paddleboard available for the use of the guests.
If you want a powerboat, there are many places to rent a boat in the area, and there is plenty of room to tie up multiple boats at the dock. There is also a paved neighborhood boat ramp that guests may use if they want to bring their own boat.

What makes this property unique

The house has a well-stocked kitchen (we like to cook), a whirlpool tub in the master bedroom, water toys, and plenty of books, indoor games (ping pong, foosball and various board games) and outdoor games (Bocci, cornhole, horse shoes) to enjoy. If you are looking for a little more excitement, there are various activities on Lake Norman, lots of shopping near along Hwy 150, various NASCAR related activities, and a full-range of museums and big-city activities in Charlotte.

Languages:

English, French

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