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The Overlook

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Smart TV, fireplace
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Charlotte, NC
  • Place, Lake Wylie
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carowinds Theme Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank of America Stadium
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Charlotte

A stay at this cabin places you in the heart of Charlotte, a 1-minute drive from Lake Wylie and 7 minutes from North Carolina State Wildlife Landing. .This cabin is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Carowinds Theme Park and 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from Bank of America Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Wylie - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carowinds Theme Park - 22 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Bank of America Stadium - 32 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Spectrum Center - 34 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • SouthPark Mall - 35 min drive - 22.4 miles

Getting around

  • Charlotte Station - 32 min drive
  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Showmars - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Copper Premium Pub - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Overlook

Our cabin, Overlook, rests on the main channel of Lake Wylie, yet is tucked inside a sheltered bay. It is the closest proximity to Charlotte of any lake in NC. In 20 minutes you can be downtown and 15 minutes to the airport! There are fabulous restaurants, shopping and other amenities within a 10 minute drive. We have a fully stocked kitchen with all the cookware wine glasses etc that you will need for your stay. The 180 degree lake view oriented due west provides some exquisitely dramatic sunsets. You can relax and unwind while you watch amazing scenery from the patio, the covered porch, hammock or dock.

The house has tongue and grove wood paneling throughout, even on the ceilings of the den and dining room. It has recently been updated, but the original "lake cabin" feel has been kept. It has the feel of privacy and seclusion.

You will love the beach! It is perfect for the kids to run around and play in the sand while you watch from the patio or dock. The "bay" offers a safe swimming environment, being indented into the shoreline, feel comfortable and confident that your loved ones are safe from boat traffic. You will have access to a canoe, kayak and stand up paddle board to launch out on an adventure from the beach.

Upon entering, you will find the cabin to be clean and well kept. We take great pride in this! You will have clean sheets, clean kitchen, and house so you won't need to worry about bringing anything but yourself!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free cabin offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

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

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

No parking on Island Point Road
No Parties
Pets must be on leashes when outside of the house

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

Property is also known as

True "lake Experience" Amazing Views Sunsets Above Below Cabin
True "lake Experience" Amazing Views Sunsets Above Below
True "lake Experience" Amazing Views Sunsets Above Below Cabin
True "lake Experience" Amazing Views Sunsets Above Below Cabin
True "lake Experience" Amazing Views Sunsets Above Below

The Overlook Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and enjoyed the firepit on the beach. Great location, perfect for our surprise getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was the perfect getaway for a girls weekend. The indoor fireplace provided much needed warmth during our stay. The screened in porch with rockers were nice to have happy hour with a view bug free. The beach on the lake with a fire pit provided wonderful memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a peaceful setting with excellent access to the lake this is for you. The host was fantastic through the entire process. I will definitely be renting this again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwynn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Overlook is a wonderful hideaway and perfect for sister’s weekend. The highlight perhaps was the hostess’s accommodating my requests. She was so helpful. Thanks for a great stay, Georgia!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin, was great. Way more then the wife and i needed but glad we went there. Weather turned out nice. Had a fire by the beach one nite and relaxed. A day in just unwinding, and a couple quick trips to Charlotte were super convenient. Will definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely tranquil! Love the area!
Relaxing and beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andra W.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful place! We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin with breath taking views. Comfy on the inside and relaxing on the outside. Not far from the city. Plenty of lake activities that are fun and entertaining. You will not be disappointed with choice. The owners were easy to communicate with and they were unbelievably gracious to a humble guest. I can’t thank them enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Mini-vacay

We always love our stay at the Overlook!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie C.

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

Great View

Wonderful short stay with a beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

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

2nd stay, ready to book again

We adore this cabin, a quick getaway from Charleston SC, very relaxing, a staple vacation for our family! Looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

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

Lovely

The lake cottage was on a great location. Enjoyed watching the water and lake goers
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what my husband and I were looking for: A cozy traditional lake house for a serene get-a-away. Place was spotless, and the beds were super comfortable. Our nephew and his wife joined us for rwo nights with their 6 month old and all three had the best night’s sleep in 6 months! Loved the knotty pine cabinets and paneling. Location was very quiet, yet short drives to grocery, restaurants etc. Host was super responsive and delightful.
Traditional knotty pine cabinetry brought back warm memories of my child at my family’s summer cottage!
Spectacular sunsets every night
Relaxing on the dock
Perfect spot for lunch and studying
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany E.

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

Great Lake House

Loved the little beach in the backyard. Kids loved the canoes, kayaks and jumping off the dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauri M.

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

Sisters trip

Beautiful lake and home. Loved the view
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nhu-Mai F.

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

Great experience!

Enjoyed great time on the lake. Very peaceful! Georgia is an Amazing host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Perfect!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was as described and the owners have thought of everything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Lake weekend

The views are amazing. Communication with manager was easy and she responded quickly. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Vacay at Wylie

Great property with awesome beach and lake access. House was very clean and warm, kids loved it and felt right at home. Only downside was the proximity to the airport, lots of planes flying overhead. Great place though overall for a family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Charlotte Trip

Tremendously Enjoyed the stay. Clean. Roomy.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Perfect!

We loved The Overlook! We're excited to plan our next trip! Thank you, Georgia!!! We felt right at home!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kory H.

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

Lake House

Our stay was amazing.. we actually had family stay in each of the 3 houses that connect to the private beach front. we had a great time! Georgia was great with communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne B.

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

Amazing view!

Watching the sunset from the screened porch was a beautiful experience. The beach was great for us and new sand was also brought in while we were there which proved to us that the owners really want the best experience for their guests. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy N.

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

Overlook

They have a nice, fast pontoon. Rooms are good. Nice view of lake. Front Outside doesn’t have the most curb appeal but don’t let that scare you as it’s nice inside. Rent the boat for a day!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024