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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, foosball
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, foosball
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, foosball

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 163863 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Nebo, NC
  • Place, Lake James
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chimney Rock State Park
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Lure
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nebo

With a stay at this cabin in Nebo (The Arbor), you'll be steps from Lake James and 4 minutes by foot from Catawba River. .This family-friendly cabin is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Lake James State Park and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from McDowell County Courthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Lake James - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lake James State Park - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 50 min drive - 39.8 miles
  • Lake Lure - 52 min drive - 41.6 miles
  • Linville Falls Winery - 53 min drive - 36.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 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.

10% Dist for Summer! Lake Front Log Cabin with Double Decker Dock&Mtn. Views

"The Reel View"

A custom Montana Log Cabin, located in the beautiful NC Mountains right outside of the Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway, on the majestic Lake James! This beautiful 2 story home with a walk out basement is exactly what you've been looking for! It's nestled on top of a quiet and peaceful qul-de-sac in the picturesque gated community know as The Arbor at Lake James. Believe us when we tell you, "The Reel View" has one of the most amazing views of Lake James with a Mountainous Backdrop you've ever seen to boot!

With 7 bedrooms (4 Bedrooms have Kings, 2 Bedrooms have Double Queens, and 1 Bedroom with Double Bunk Beds made up of 4 Queens) and 5 1/2 baths this home is ideal for groups of friends, large families, family reunions and multi family vacations alike. Once settled in you'll feel like your in a home away from home in true paradise! Plenty of areas to congregate both inside and out. Whether in the Kitchen, Dining Room, Great Room or Loft, it's all so welcoming and enjoyable! Every Bedroom has its own TV, as does the Loft, Great Room and Rec Room!

Also, we have a Air Hockey table and Foosball Table. Get the whole gang together for plenty of fun and laughter! Or jam out and sing along together with the acoustic guitar!

Enjoy all of the outdoor deck space both on the main level for outdoor dining and seating, as well as off of the basement with a soothing and relaxing Hot Tub while enjoying the gorgeous views and abundant wildlife!

Gas Grill and utensils will be provided! Grill must be cleaned after use and needs to look the same as when you got here ;-)

Large fire pit with seating under the stars, makes for the most memorable nights, roasting smores, telling stories, playing and singing music, living life!!!

We recommend you bring your own 4x4 UTV or rent one for your stay (ask us for recommendations) These are very helpful, on getting gear, coolers, people, etc... to and from the House and Dock. For our adventurous guest take a mountain hike down the cart path, which is about 600' long and traverses about a 100' of elevation, at one point you can cut through down the nature stairs and check out the artwork, birdhouses and wildlife along the way to the Double Decker dock and enjoy everything the inviting waters of Lake James have to offer!

Play in the water with the 2 kayaks and 1 paddle board (included), jump off the 2nd level of the dock (12') into the refreshing waters, go fishing (rods and reels included, but bring your own bait and tackle), sun tan, picnic, enjoy cocktails, etc... the possibilities and the memories are both endless and priceless! Bring your own boat and/or Jet Skis! Or feel free to rent our Pontoon.

https://www.boatsetter.com/boats/rgnpbgg

Please contact me if you would like to bring a boat, jetski, etc...

Over the summer bookings are 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday, only!!

10 mins to Marion, 25 mins to Morganton, 30 mins to Black Mountain, and 45 mins to Asheville. There are so many amazing things to do and see, you'll be coming back again and again, year after year, trying to get them all in! From white water rafting, tubing, hiking, horseback riding, golf, water sports, fishing, sightseeing, mountain biking, rock climbing, scenic drives, live music, festivals of all sorts, top notch breweries, vineyards and restaurants, Biltmore House, live comedy and much, much more....

Pre-Book with confidence! Owner is a licensed Realtor.

Main Floor:
- Dining Room w/ Custom Live Edge Slab Table with Seating for 12
- Foyer w/ Half Bath and Coat Closet
- 2 Story Great Room with a Real Wood Burning Fireplace and Views
like you see in the Movies and Magazines
- Large Kitchen with Bar Sitting for 4, Under Counter Ice Maker, All
the Necessities and Counter Top Accessories with a Walk In Pantry
- Master Bedroom (King) with Double Vanity, Soaking Tub,
Walk in Shower and Private Access out to the Back Porch

Second Floor:
- Awesome Loft with Day and Trundle Bed Combo
(can sleep 2 kids, but not counted in person count)
- 3rd Master Bedroom (King Bed) with En-Suite Full Bath
- Second Bedroom ( King Bed)
- Third Bedroom ( 2 Queens)
- Full Bath for the Second and Third bedroom

Basement:
- 2nd Master Bedroom(King Bed) with En-Suite Bath and
Private Access to Rear Porch
- Second Bedroom (2 Bunk Beds made up of 4 Queens)
- Third Bedroom (2 Queens)
- Full Bath for Second and Third Bedroom
- Laundry Room with Washer, Dryer and Extra Refrigerator/Freezer
- Game Room/Great Room

Porches:
- Main Level - Dining Table w/ seating and plenty of Chairs and Rockers
to Enjoy the Views
- Basement Level - Hot Tub and additional Chairs and Rockers
to Enjoy the Views

Dock:
- Upper Level - Tables, Couches and Jump Platform
- Bottom Level - Picnic Table, 2 Kayaks, 1 Paddle board,
Covered Docking for 1 boat and 2 jets skis

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this cabin include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Optional ski privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,863 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

All vehicles must be parked in our driveway. No parking on the street or cul de sac. $100 fine per car/per day.

No Trailers/RVs to be parked on-premises. Must park out of the neighborhood.

No Vehicles allowed on cart path.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Only with approval of the Owners

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
Note from host: Only with approval of the Owners
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

"the Reel View" Lake Front Custom Log Cabin

"the Reel View" Lake Front Custom Log Cabin

"the Reel View" Lake Front Custom Log

10% Dist for Summer! Lake Front Log Cabin with Double Decker Dock&Mtn. Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home. Spectacular view. Great place to enjoy family!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D., Asheville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place for a friend's weekend. The house is gorgeous and fully stocked for a large crowd. The views are great! The double-deck boathouse is great! You can float, swim or fish off the dock. Or just enjoy the sun! We rented the owner's boat and had a great time on the lake. The fire pit is fun for an evening gathering. The hot tub is nice for chilly evenings. The kitchen is new and fully stocked with pots, pans, silverware, etc. The linens are already on the bed. Check-in was very easy. And check-out was also easy. There is a lot of space, lots of bathrooms, great mattresses, great tvs to watch sports and a Blackstone to cook outside. I would definitely rent an Off-Road Vehicle to go up and down the mountain to the water. That is very steep and a long way down. But the house and property look just like the photos. The owners had great communication with us. And we cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very private, older kids and young adults had a great time jumping off the 2 level dock and swimming. The pontoon boat was fun and easily towed 2 at a time. Love setting on the upper deck, the view is outstanding. Definitely get the recommended UTV, us old folks would never make it up the hill without one.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

One of the best we've found!

This is by far one of the best properties we've found for a vacation spot. The house was absolutely gorgeous and everything was exactly as listed. There were plenty of bedrooms (and then some) and more than enough space for everyone to do their own thing. We rented a UTV to get to the lake (which you really need to do) and made the most of the two-story dock. The kids loved jumping in and using the kayaks. Everything within the house worked great and it was more than we could have asked for!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful large home with amazing view! But

We had a wonderful family reunion here. It was perfect for our family of 3 generations. The younger ones had their own play area downstairs with foosball, games, tv…The view of the mountains is beautiful and the sunsets can be too! We would definitely return here. But things to note:If you plan on going to the lake a lot you need to rent the UTV from Cooke Rentals. If you are staying a week you will need extra towels and washcloths (only one per person per week are provided) or bring laundry detergent. No hand towels are provided. No hand soap, shower soap, dish soap are provided. You will need extra toilet paper. The store is not close so come prepared. Lake James is a beautiful, peaceful lake!The hosts are very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy and Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay. Would definitely recomend renting a atv 4 wheeler. The owner was very helpful to everything we needed. Lots of great memories with three generations of our family. If planning a lake vacation again, this would be our first choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Views

The house is really well maintained and clean... However, you're in the woods so naturally there are bugs.Views are amazing. A UTV is a must - you won't utilize the lake as much of you don't have one.Lots of space for the family to gather - but also enough room to have "alone time".Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin with breathtaking views. Plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris V., Cary NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and location

Time well spent with friends in the mountains. Manager was great to work with and house was better than anticipated. Steep grade to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view.

Had a great family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Large Property to Host Entire Family

We loved staying in this house for our family trip. We had ages ranging from 8 months to 67 with about 4 different family groups. There was plenty of room for everyone and the kids loved the queen size bunk beds. The kitchen was stocked full of anything you needed to cook. It was the most stocked kitchen we have ever rented in. We cooked every meal but like 2 at the house for all 16 people. The walk to the lake is long but the owner helped us secure a utv for the drive down. This is a must! We love swimming/ jumping off the dock using the paddle boards, kayak and even rented the boat. Wildlife wondered all over the property and could be seen from the main house. The driveway was large enough to fit our 5 vehicles and is the last house at the top of a large hill. Due to the layout and design, I will note that those on main floor could hear every noise in the 2nd floor rooms. The basement was quieter. We spent majority of our time on the main floor but the basement activities were enjoyed by the kids. Note majority of hikes and place to go are about 30 min drive from property which was fine with us as we enjoyed the lake majority of the time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week in Western NC

Amazing house with an amazing view An ATV or UTV are a must as the hike down to the lake is a challenge and the hike back up even more so. Still worth it when you get to the dock and the lake. Will probably look t o rent again next summer
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hulet K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Vacation Ever!

"This is the best vacation ever!" exclaimed my grandchildren about halfway into our stay at The Reel View. And, indeed it was. There were 13 of us staying at the house, with other extended family members in a nearby house. We spent most of the afternoons and evenings in The Reel View because of its water front and fabulous dock. Even though the access to the dock was steep, it did not deter anyone--especially since we rented a UTV upon the strong advice of the owner and previous renters. The children loved jumping off the dock into the deep water. We also took full advantage of the kayaks and the paddle board provided by the owners. My 14 year old grandson spent copious amounts of time fishing from the dock or from the kayak. The best thing we did, though, was to rent a pontoon boat for the week. Mike met us and gave a boat lesson to our designated "captain." He also told us about taking the boat to some islands farther up the lake. Being among the oldest, I loved riding in the boat, but the younger people claimed that being pulled in a tube behind the boat was the best! Having a boat at our disposal for the week was a definite plus! This house was extremely well equipped! Most evenings other extended family members who were staying in the same neighborhood joined us for supper. We had plenty of dishes and glasses and cookware--which is not always the case in short term rentals. The Reel View is a great place for families and friends to gather!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Angie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome views lots to do

The house was great for our big family. We enjoyed the boat with wake board and tube. Kayaks and paddle board were a lot of fun too (very spidery when we arrived) the dock gave us plenty of room for fiahing, sunning and playing in the water
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latha H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Get Away

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. Breath taking spectacular views of the lake and the mountains!! The kitchen was well stocked with utensils for all our needs, the hot bathtub was perfect, the beds were very comfortable. The most important positive feature of the accommodation was the owner Ginny - so timely with responses. Thank you Ginny!! Hope to stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tim V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

The Reel View home has an absolutely gorgeous view of Lake James from its elevated location. Our family had a much fun during our weekend stay. The pontoon boat rented with the home was terrific. We were able to explore Lake James and get a wonderful lunch from one of the lake's marinas. All in all, a very satisfying get away for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

C. Capettini

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin with Everything You Need

For the last 6 years, our company takes a group trip at the end of every summer and this was our favorite cabin by far. It had everything we needed in the kitchen -- from dishes to spices, all the extra appliances, and even an ice machine! The spaces accomodated all of us at once which is a rare find. All the rooms were spacious and comfortable. The hot tub was clean and roomy, the firepit was well stocked with firewood and seats, the dock had 2 kayaks and a paddleboard. There were lots of games to play in the living areas on the lower and main floor and even had a guitar! The lake was PERFECT! The water was warm and great for floating. We didn't rent the owners pontoon boat this trip but decided we absolutely would if we stayed there again in the future. The hike down to the lake is relatively easy but the hike back takes some work haha. We all had to take multiple breaks coming back up. We decided against renting an ATV from a local company but if you want to enjoy the lake as much as possible then you should consider getting one. We all just carried down coolers and floats and spent the day down there but it would have been much better to come and go as we wanted. Still worth every second of it tho! Not a complaint -- just a recomendation to anyone reading. All in all, we enjoyed this cabin VERY much. We are lad we chose this property and would highly reccommend it to anyone considering a stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate S., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vacation home

Perfect stay in Nebo, NC that included 10 adults a 2 year old and newborn. Plenty of room for everyone. The view from the house was incredible. We rented the pontoon boat from the owner, and no regrets there. George was wonderful in coming to the house, and provide step by step instructions on docking and driving the pontoon. This was our best family vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann F., Spruce Pine, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual family gathering

The house is large with wonderful large and small gathering areas on multiple levels. The lower level gaming areas are fantastic and a draw for young and old. Rocking chairs on the back porch offer a beautiful view of Lake James and beyond. Seating for meals inside and out works for large groups. We used the adjacent counter to set out the food for “make your own” dinners. There is so much to do that the TV was never once turned on.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Splendid but Steep

There is so much to say that is positive about this home but be certain that you read the reviews about the elevation of it. The views are gorgeous but came with a true challenge for most of our group to navigate to the water. If you want your family to unplug, this home will support that goal-internet is spotty at best. The kitchen is stocked with items people left behind, which was so helpful. There are not enough kitchen towels nor hand towels in the home. We bought and left ours. The utensils, dishes, and cooking paraphernalia were plentiful and the additional refrigerator in the lower level was definitely needed. There are no blow dryers, so plan accordingly. Ginny was very responsive to our questions and needs to those they were willing to address (ordered a new paddle as the SUP one was broken, had life preservers dropped off, but notified that the one hand towel in the half bath was all that would be provided, no to hair dryers and no to additional kitchen towels (2 were in the kitchen)). There is very mixed water pressure. Some faucets/showers had it, most did not. The location of this home was ideal for our family. We rented a boat from a local marina. The lake is beautiful beyond description and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent House

Great location for a relaxing trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake house

We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lake getaway, perfect for extended family vacation

This is a gorgeous house, set up perfectly for larger families. Very well maintained property, inside and out. Owner was very helpful and responsive to our questions. Lake setting is stunning, we rented the owner’s boat and so glad we did. Absolutely would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelly R.

The post is not does not completely and accurately describe the rental.

We rented for a family get together with my mother, siblings, spouses and mostly adult children. The house is beautiful with a nice view of the lake. We enjoyed the boat, hot tub and relaxing on the decks. The kitchen was nice and had everything we needed for meals. The bedrooms were nice and mattresses were very comfortable. We did have several concerns,specifically with the accuracy of the posting.The posts states that there is free WiFi. The wifi was weak and inconsistent which was even stated on the welcome/info letter posted in the kitchen. Several family members had to go into Marion to log into work because the wifi was not connecting/staying connected. The response from the owners was that connection can be poor in the mountains. I understand that, but it should be noted in the posting. The posting describes a great gameroom. The foosball table worked-that was it. The air hockey table had poor airflow, dead spots and a hole in the top.My son and I tried to play but had to give up. The kids got only one game on the arcade table to work. Again, don't advertise things that you don't have. The posting describes and shows a steep path down to the dock and states that "you can cut through to the stairs" to get down. There are over 150 (yes, we counted) steep, narrow, homemade stairs down to the dock. Not clearly described in the posting. Plus several cleanliness issues. Didn't get great response from owners- can't recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023