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Making Waves by AvantStay | Sleeps 20 + Pool

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Spacious yard with stone firepit for a blissful gathering.
Perfect lakeside retreat at Making Waves!
Fully stocked kitchen to prep all your group meals!
A bright, spacious haven with high ceilings, creating an atmosphere of grandeur.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 20427 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Denver, North Carolina
  • Lake Norman
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Birkdale Village
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Davidson College
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Common space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Lower Level 2 Queen Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Main Level Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upper Level Bunk Room

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Upper Level Queen Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Queen Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Queen Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level Hall Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Half Bathroom

Toilet

Primary Bath- Main Level

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level Hall Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level Queen Ensuite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Making Waves by AvantStay | Sleeps 20 + Pool

It's all about family, and there is no better place suited to enjoy your next reunion than Making Waves vacation home. Making Waves is a beautiful, luxurious, modern, and well-maintained waterfront home in a neighborhood located on the shore of Lake Norman, NC. You will enjoy your scenic drive through the golf course as you start your vacation. Central to many major golf courses with 3 nearby and NASCAR motor speedway.

Let's take a tour of your escape:

Making Waves is over 4900 square feet and offers everything you'd expect in a lakeside vacation rental. Plenty of sleeping space! This property can accommodate a very large family. It is located on 1 acre of landscaped gardens. Everyone will enjoy the pool and floating dock, where you can swim or fish for hours.

The main level features an open-concept living room, dining room, and kitchen. All rooms are easily accessible from one another. The kitchen is fully stocked for the chef of your party to prep meals for the whole group; in the morning, coffee is readily available from the drip coffee maker or the Keurig. The kitchen offers an eat-in area with a table for four and counter seats for three. The living room has a cozy sectional to enjoy views of the deck or watch a show on the TV, complete with lake views! The modern dining room features a large glass table seating 8 with a new chandelier. There is a quiet study off the kitchen with a sofa and TV for the early risers to watch while not disturbing the rest of the group. This room offers a queen sleeper sofa as well. The primary bedroom is on the main level with a king bed, attached bath with soaking tub, separate walk-in shower, and dual vanities.

The upper level, with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, is perfect for many sleeping options. Upon entering the top of the stairs, to the left is a queen bedroom with a new attached bathroom. As you make your way down the hall, there is a queen bedroom with French doors, a bunk room featuring 2 queens and a pull-out queen sleeper sofa to sleep 6, and another queen guest room.

Adults can enjoy the lake-level lounge. Just relax, sip a beer at the bar while gazing at the pool while the children, within eye view, watch their favorite movie on the 108" home theater screen. Don't forget the games in the bar area: a pool table with ping pong topper and foosball for your whole group to enjoy. Or step out from the lounge, relax by the pool, and take a dip. The pool is a saltwater pool, 3 to 8 feet deep, and open year round. The pool is not heated and maintains a temperature about 7 degrees below the outside temp.

Outside at Making Waves is where the majority of your time will be spent. Whether splashing in the pool, making s'more by the newly built fire pit, or enjoying your lakeside toys, there is plenty of fun to be had by all. For backyard games, Making Waves provides corn hole and adult-size Connect 4! The house features two levels of outside entertainment. The upper level will have a new Polywood table to seat 6, along with a grill, the perfect place to watch the kiddos swim or entertain the resident chef while grilling dinner. The lower level features another new Polywood table for six, amongst other seating, and an outdoor shower to rinse off after a long day on the lake.

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we’re at your service!

Discover the allure of Lake Norman, a haven nestled in the heart of North Carolina. With its idyllic atmosphere, this destination offers the perfect blend of tranquility and excitement. Whether you're here for a laid-back escape or outdoor adventures, you'll have dozens of options to keep you relaxed and entertained. Spend lazy days by the shimmering waters, or venture into the charming lakeside towns, where quaint boutiques and local eateries are waiting with unique finds and new experiences. For the outdoor enthusiast, there's an array of water activities, from paddleboarding under the vast sky to exhilarating boat rides against the backdrop of scenic hills. Whether you seek relaxation or adventure, Lake Norman promises an unforgettable retreat, making your stay here truly exceptional.

Local Attractions: Lake Norman State Park, Jetton Park, Birkdale Village, Queens Landing, Lazy 5 Ranch, NASCAR Racing Experience, Historic Latta Plantation, Davidson College, Water Sports, Golf Courses

*Home Truths:*
- Please be aware that we are constantly trying to upgrade, improve and may redecorate or rearrange furniture, etc. We do this in response to prior guests recommendations so that future guests have an excellent vacation experience.
- House has 2 kayaks and 1 SUP for guest use.
- The living room fireplace is not available for guest use.
- 2 pets are allowed at this home. But pets must be approved in advance and are subject to an additional fee of $175 per pet. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Please note that a service crew for the fish tank visits the home on occasion.
- Please note that events and parties are not allowed.

Parking Details:
- A maximum of 7 cars allowed onsite.
- No parking on grass or street.

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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom / King bed
Bedroom 2 / Queen bed
Bedroom 3 / Queen bed
Bedroom 4 / Queen bed
Bedroom 5 / Double queen bed and sleeper sofa
Bedroom 6 / Double queen bed
Common Space / Sleeper sofa

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

Property manager

AvantStay
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Denver

Located on the waterfront, this villa is in Westport, a neighbourhood in Denver. Lake Norman and Rural Hill reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kilwins and Lake Norman Miniature Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Discovery Place Kids, or check out an event or a game at Belk Arena. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking and other activities like golfing.
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Denver, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Lake Norman - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Birkdale Village - 24 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Lake Norman Visitors Center - 28 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Davidson College - 33 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Lowe's Corporate Headquarters - 34 min drive - 35.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rice Bowl - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Twin Oaks Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Stacys Amazing Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lake Norman Tavern - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Making Waves by AvantStay | Sleeps 20 + Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Making Waves by AvantStay | Sleeps 20 + Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Making Waves by AvantStay | Sleeps 20 + Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Making Waves by AvantStay | Sleeps 20 + Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Making Waves by AvantStay | Sleeps 20 + Pool located?

This family-friendly Denver villa is located on the waterfront, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Norman, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Mountain Creek Park and Sherrills Ford - Terrell Public Library. Kilwins and Lake Norman Miniature Golf are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Great Long Weekend

Quiet neighborhood.Spacious house with garage and fun lounge area in the bittom level. Amazing fenced yard with pool and fire pit. We gathered to spend time with family and it was just what we needed for our large group to hang out, spread out, relax as needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

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

Home away from home!!

My family is rather large but we each have a way of making a house a home!! The owners of the house opened their home for us to enjoy and that was very important. However, the best thing about our stay was the expert helpful and timely response I got from using the Avanta company. I will seek out their properties in the future😀
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john b.

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

Comfortable

Very. Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

TMags M.

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

Annual golf trip

Our stay was exactly what we were looking for. The sleeping accommodations were perfect. All amenities were as described. The only issue was the temperature of the pool. It was a bit cold due to an issue with a bad heating element. Otherwise, everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haines I.

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

Running into 40

My family of 11 adults and a newborn stayed for a running event in the area. Plenty of room and quiet for adults who wake at different hours. Never heard anyone in the morning. Outdoor amenities were amazing, counted 5 fireplaces/fire pits. Well appointed and very clean. Great place to stay. Would definitely stay again. 👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Lovely multigenerational holiday home

Gorgeous, comfortable and spacious. Our group of 20 had a lovely time in the home
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

kory h.

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

Great place

Great house and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire D., CHARLOTTE

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

Perfect Lake House!

We had the BEST time staying at Making Waves. The pictures really don’t do this property justice. It’s so well maintained and no detail is over looked. The pool is so nice, the game room and bar is amazing and all the bathrooms are so clean. We loved staying here and had great communication with management company.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Making Waves

This is an amazing home. Beds are super comfy and kitchen well stocked. Only missing a full set of measuring cups (only had the full cup). The pool proved to be the highlight of the trip. Close to places we wanted to visit. Very quiet location. Perfect amount of space for all 18 of us which included 7 children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Family Vacation

My 4 children, their spouses, and children joined my husband and I for a family vacation. We came from all different directions. The house was lovely and we had plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The house was well stocked with dishes, towels, and supplies. The couch in the lower level was ripped on the back but still usable. The beds were very comfortable. The pool area was fantastic and we used it all the time. It was clean and well maintained. However, the grassy area in the back yard was a muddy mess. If you walked on the grass, your feet were sucked into mud. This was not due to rain as we had one rainy night the entire stay and it was muddy the whole time. Not a good situation with kids. The front yard was dry, we just didn't use it. However, there were several hiccups that affected our stay. The house was not available at 4, Cleaners needed until 5:45. The sewer broke and overflowed. Toilet paper and fecal matter were all over the lower deck, by the outdoor shower and stairs from upper deck. This took 2 days, Sunday and Monday all day, to fix properly,resulting in many, many hours without any running water each day. The next morning, the upper level A/C malfunctioned, creating a pocket of water in the ceiling which dripped onto the couch in the living room, soaking part of the couch, making it unusable. HVAC tech came that morning and fixed it in about 2 hours. These hiccups caused the adults a great deal of stress.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marisa P.

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

Great for Multigeneration Family Event

This VRBO was more stocked than any we have ever stayed at. SO clean. Pack and Plays, fans, spices, Instapots, blenders, etc. They just had all the little extras that make it sooo much easier to stay. We brought 2 Instapots and did not need them!!!! Kids loved the pool and the lake. We rented a boat with a tube locally. So much fun. Do NOT hesitate to book. Pool was super cold due to the cloudy weather and trees around it. Just a note if you have littles, there is only one bath tub in the house. AMAZING spa tub but all the kids had to bathe in the master. We really did not need to leave but if we did everything was close to buy groceries etc. Pool table, ping pong, and foosball were so much fun!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tasha W.

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

WE LOVED THIS HOUSE !

Me and my family had a great stay here. The house was amazing it was spacious. Everything was clean and exactly how it was described when I booked it. My family loved it there was plenty to do. We were so close to many restaurants and shops. We definitely have this house saved in our favorites we look forward to booking again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Javier T.

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

Lake Norman house

It was great loved the property the pool was cold but only because we came at the beginning of may
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra K., Shallotte, NC USA

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

A Great Experience

This property is lovely and well appointed from the top to the bottom. It was everything we hoped for! The appliances were amazing. The teens enjoyed the kayaks and paddle board. The pool and game room were big hits. The home is just so well suited for family groups with teenagers. We cannot say enough about the host! So helpful and responsive. We would definitely stay again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Austin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great location on lake Norman.

Nice large house to accommodate multiple couples. Perfect location for a number of outside activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Marie S.

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

Family Vacay

Spacious enough for 10 of us. Kids enjoyed the pool. Tight quarters for pontoon boat, but we managed. Kayaks were a plus. Surprisingly quiet area even though close neighbors!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

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

It was the perfect house!

Having the pool and access to the lake was perfect! We rented a boat and had the perfect vacation. The fenced in area was great for our grandkids ages 2,3,9,10 & 12. The lake water was warm, the first floor deck area was perfect with overhead fans. Great house for a large family. And the property manager was the absolute best!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Vicki D.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Annual Family Reunion

We were disappointed by not having enough linens or pillows to use all the beds. Towels and wash clothes were limited as well. I went out and bought some but didn’t leave them behind, sorry. For such an expensive cleaning fee this place had mold in the showers, filthy baseboards and trash and junk taking up the parking spaces in the garage. All of this gave this expensive rental a dirty feeling. A very nice welcome gift of wine, chocolates and snacks were there on our arrival, that was very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mara F.

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

Beautiful house and property

My family and I had a great time celebrating my parents’ 50th anniversary during our stay! The house was lovely and the pool was amazing. It is not heated, but we found it perfect. We rented a pontoon boat and docked it right there at the personal dock. Communication with the host was excellent as we had a few hiccups. Our only negative was there being one bathroom for the entire upstairs. We made it work though! Wonderful place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

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

Awesome!

Our short ladies weekend was awesome and the property was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chloe T.

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

Amazing Memorial Day Weekend

Took a long weekend with 6 couples for a fun getaway on the lake with our friends. Each couple had their own room. Property was clean, open, and comfortable with lots of water toys for both the pool and the lake and so much to do! We never left the house. The neighborhood was beautiful, and the property manager was available for all of our questions!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S., Lithia

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

Incredibly relaxing and beautiful stay

I can’t say enough about our wonderful family stay during the Thanksgiving holiday. Everything about this reservation was fantastic and highly recommended. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Son N.

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

great place

great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wade M.

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

Great lake house!

We could not have had a better experience with this house. Plenty of room for 13 of us, great kitchen and outdoor area to grill, awesome downstairs for watching movies/sports, and private location so you can really have privacy. Property manager was always quick to respond with questions. Would love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

john b.

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

Honesty

Everything about property was as we were told . Super nice!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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