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Higher Ground at Lake James | Hot Tub, Boat Slip & Game Room!

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A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a large island with bar stools, and a wooden ceiling.
A window with a view of a forest and mountains.
A covered outdoor seating area with a sectional sofa and a glass-top coffee table, overlooking a forested landscape.
A two-story house with a large deck, surrounded by a wooded area.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, a gray sofa, and a wooden staircase.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82024 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Nebo, NC
  • Place, Lake James
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake James State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Linville Caverns
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nebo

With a stay at this vacation home in Nebo, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Pisgah National Forest and Lake James. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Lake James State Park and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Catawba River.

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake James State Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Catawba Falls - 40 min drive - 35.1 miles
  • Linville Caverns - 41 min drive - 35.6 miles
  • Linville Falls Winery - 48 min drive - 41.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Roma - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blueberry Bistro at Perry's Berry's Vineyard & Winery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Market Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Elliott's Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Slices Bistro - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Higher Ground at Lake James | Hot Tub, Boat Slip & Game Room!

Nestled within the pristine gated community of The Enclave, Higher Ground at Lake James is located on a private and expansive 5-acre lot with access to a deeded boat slip. Outfitted with sleek, modern amenities, the home boasts a hot tub, indoor and outdoor gas log fireplace, fire pit, and game room. When you're not relaxing and taking advantage of the numerous amenities at this marvelous vacation home, spend your days soaking up the sun while boating and swimming on Lake James or exploring nearby hiking trails like the Fonta Flora Loop in Lake James State Park. For view chasers, this home is about an hour's drive from Linville Gorge Wilderness–aka the “Grand Canyon of the East” and the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, which offers even more views and hikes.

After a fun-filled day of adventure, grab a craft beer at Fonta Flora's open-air brewery at Whippoorwill Farm before heading to J. Hartman's for fresh seafood and a cocktail or McDowell Local for a delicious burger paired with NC staple, Cheerwine. Before saying goodbye to the mountains of Western North Carolina, take an hour's drive to explore the hip River Arts District and iconic Biltmore Estate in Asheville. The “Land of Sky” is home to an impressive number of award-winning restaurants and breweries along with local shops filled with special keepsakes to remind you of your time in the enchanting Blue Ridge Mountains!

About the House
• Well-equipped kitchen with island seating for 3, dishwasher, and combination drip-style and Keurig coffee maker.
• Open-concept dining for 6.
• Living room with 55" Roku TV and gas log fireplace.
• Screened-in porch with outdoor living space, gas log fireplace, 55" Roku TV, and access to the uncovered deck and hot tub.
• A powder room and washer and dryer are located on the main floor.
• Upper-level game room with shuffleboard, Pac-Man arcade game, 65" Roku TV, and seating.

Where to Unwind
• Main floor primary bedroom with king-size bed, 45" Roku TV, en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, and access to the hot tub deck.
• Upper-level bedroom with two queen-size beds and 45" Roku TV.
• Upper-level bedroom with king-size bed and 45" Roku TV. A full bathroom, with a bathtub and shower combination, can be accessed from the hallway.

Where to Explore
• Fonta Flora Brewery at Whippoorwill Farm | 5 minutes
• Fonta Flora State Trail, Wolfpit Access + Parking | 10 minutes
• Lake James Landing | 13 minutes
• Bones Jones Burgers and Butchery | 17 minutes
• Mcdowell Local, Downtown Marion | 23 minutes
• Downtown Asheville | 65 minutes

Please note: This house is dog-friendly, with a $100.00 non-refundable fee per dog (maximum of two). Sorry, this home is not cat-friendly due to common allergies. There are 2 exterior cameras on the front of the home; 1 facing the parking area and 1 facing the driveway. While this home is close to Lake James and provides access to a deeded boat slip, it is not lakefront and does not offer its own private boat dock.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, 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.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,024 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
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 first aid kit
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

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Higher Ground at Lake James | Hot Tub, Boat Slip & Game Room! Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

charlie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026