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Woodsy cottage next to Lake James

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Nestled in the woods, this adorable cottage is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike. Explore 30+ miles of scenic trails surrounding Lake James or stroll to the county beach just one mile away. Enjoy evenings by the fire pit, BBQ & picnic table or relax on the patio.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 879 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Woodsy cottage next to Lake James

Outdoor enthusiast retreat, mountain biking and hiking heaven! Relax with the whole family at this peaceful, brand new adorable cottage nestled in the woods right next to the Fonta Flora trail. Jump onto the trail for hiking or biking winding around scenic Lake James for 30+ miles of beauty or walk 1 mile to the county beach for some splashing and sun bathing. Enjoy the evenings on the patio or around the fire pit, BBQ & picnic table. Lake James is one of the cleanest and most beautiful lakes in NC and perfect temperature all summer long. We are 5 mins away from Mimosa landing for boat launch. 15 min from adorable downtown Morganton with many great restaurants and breweries to enjoy. 40 min from historic scenic Blue Ridge parkway and Linville Gorge with cute mountain towns, waterfall hikes, gem mining and much more to discover. With few crowds and so much to do you will fall in love and want to make this a yearly escape. Also available same property, 2+ person Yurt with water access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Quiet time from 10 pm-7 am daily
We live next door, no parties allowed.
Please take your pet to the bathroom on the sides or back of the house not the grass in front.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Map
Morganton, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing - 40 min drive - 50.7 km
  • Hickory Metro Convention Center - 41 min drive - 61.6 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 57 min drive - 70.5 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 58 min drive - 74.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bones Jones Burgers And Butchery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪AJ's Family Steakhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Coffee House - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodsy cottage next to Lake James pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Woodsy cottage next to Lake James?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Woodsy cottage next to Lake James?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodsy cottage next to Lake James?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Woodsy cottage next to Lake James located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lake James and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake James State Park and Oak Hill Community Park & Forest. Pisgah National Forest and The Outpost are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Woodsy cottage next to Lake James Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Weekend trip for a wedding

Clean quiet country setting with convenience to food dnecessary shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosi W.

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

Great place to stay!

Cute house that was VERY CLEAN!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy D.

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

Great cottage!

Really enjoyed our stay at the “woodsy cottage.” It was quiet and peaceful. We had all that we needed for a comfortable stay. The bed was comfy, the location was a short drive to Lake James access. I would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There is nothing I could say negative about this place. Kitchen very nice and wonderfully appointed. Had all the basics you would need and then some. The whole home was very nice, clean and comfortable. Check in and out was a piece of cake. Briana was a wonderful hostess
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb E.

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

Great place with wonderful trail

This plave matched the description perfectly. The owners responded quickly to anything I asked. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Quiet cottage

Great, quiet spot…very close to the awesome trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

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

Perfect 10

Our best VRBO stay yet. The property was perfect. It was exactly as described
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron J.

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

Great stay

Great clean house in a great area. Recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

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

Cozy and close to trails

We stayed for a wedding and was able to enjoy the nearby trail with our dogs during some of our free time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes R.

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

Nc

The property was beautiful and clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Trail race weekend

Needed a place to stay while attending a local event. This place was perfect. Very clean, neat and nicely furnished. I would definitely stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

maryann k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was wonderful! Very new. Very clean. Everything you would need and more. Beautifully decorated and many games and books are available. When we come back to the Lake James area we will stay At woodsy cottage again. We rented a pontoon boat and spent a day on the beautiful lake. Maryann Kulesza
Our dog Molly loved swimming in Lake James
Back yard at Woodsy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed our stay and couldn’t have had a better time. The stars were gorgeous and the place was clean and had everything we needed for our little family. Would definitely stay again next adventure:)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Summer get away

Our family loved everything Lake James and surrounding area had to offer. The property was clean and comfortable and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

debbie d.

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

Restful!!

This is our second time back to this location. Quiet, clean, very comfortable we will definitely come back 😊😊
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle N.

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

Lovely

Scenic and serene area. Easy to get to groceries,shopping & dining. The house is perfectly comfortable, decorated nicely and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Excellent VRBO!

Beautiful “woodsy cottage.”. Very clean & comfortable. Furnished with everything we needed to have a fun time in Morgantown.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

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

Great little house!

Very clean and well maintained property. The location was easy to find, close to sit down food options, close to trails (including one right in the backyard!), and overall a pleasant experience. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Lake James Cottage

Lovely cottage. Very clean. The host was very easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend this lovely home to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Clean & Cozy

Great experience at this cottage. Very clean, comfortable and cozy. Location was perfect. Trail adjacent to property was fantastic. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy cottage

Near trails. Clean and bright
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

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

Wedding Weekend

Our son got married at Rose Haven Venue on Lake James. We needed a place to stay that was close. This house was perfect and very close to the venue. It was very clean and met our needs perfectly. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C., Cary

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

Clean, great location

Great little house. Very clean. The Fonta Flora trail starts right at the edge of the yard. Great if you love trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

House near walking trail

Very clean. Loved having access to the Fonta Flora trail right beside the property. Plenty of space for our family of 4 with 2 dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

M S.

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

33rd Anniversary Trip

We rented the cabin for our 33rd anniversary and went to the Biltmore for the Christmas Tour. The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. I help one of our daughters clean vacation rentals in Florida and I was very impressed with how clean everything was. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely keep this one on our list of places to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023