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Sunset Haven on Lake James | Private Dock, Fire Pit & Game Room!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms3700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Nebo, NC
  • Place, Lake James
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain

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About the neighborhood

Nebo

With a stay at this vacation home in Nebo (Forest Lake Heights), you'll be steps from Lake James and a 5-minute drive from Catawba River. .This vacation home is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Lake James State Park and 6 mi (9.7 km) from McDowell County Courthouse.

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pisgah National Forest - 22 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Linville Caverns - 49 min drive - 31.4 miles
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 54 min drive - 40.5 miles
  • Lake Lure - 55 min drive - 42.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Bessie's Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Que's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mica Town Brewing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬14 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.

Sunset Haven on Lake James | Private Dock, Fire Pit & Game Room!

Located within the upscale Arbor subdivision of Lake James, Sunset Haven is a lake lover's dream! Outfitted with cozy yet modern furnishings, this home boasts a lower-level game room with a ping-pong table and game table, a fire pit overlooking the lake, and a private swimming platform with a ladder, boat slip, 2 jet ski ports, and sun deck with unbeatable views. When you're not relaxing or soaking up the sun while swimming and boating at your home away from home, spend your days exploring nearby hiking trails like the Holly Discovery Trail, Fonta Flora State Trail, or West Wimba Loop Bike Trail 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,” which offers even more epic hikes.

Cool down after your hiking and biking adventures with a craft beer and a snack from Fonta Flora's open-air brewery at Whippoorwill Farm. For dinner, stop into J. Hartman's for fresh seafood and a cocktail, or McDowell Local for a delicious burger paired with NC staple, Cheerwine. For some retail therapy, take a 30-minute drive east to Morganton or a 40-minute drive west to Black Mountain to browse the local shops for special keepsakes to remind you of your time in Western North Carolina!

About the Home
• Well-equipped kitchen with island seating for 4, dining for 8, dishwasher, gas range, and standard drip-style coffee maker.
• Living room with a 55" Roku TV for streaming and access to the deck with outdoor dining.
• Lower-level game room with 55" RokuTV for streaming, ping-pong, second refrigerator, and full bathroom.
• Patio with gas grill, dining, outdoor shower, and Bluetooth speakers.
• The walk to the dock requires navigating approximately 90 wooden stairs. The experience of the lake is well worth it!

Where to Unwind
Main Floor
• Bedroom with a king-size bed; a full bathroom with a walk-in shower can be accessed from the living room.
• Bedroom with queen-size bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower.
Upper Level
• Bedroom with a king-size bed.
• Bedroom with a king-size bed and sitting area.
• Upper-level bedrooms share a bathroom, accessed from the hallway, with a walk-in shower.
Lower Level
• Bedroom with a full-size bed and 3 twin-size beds; a full bathroom with a bathtub and shower can be accessed from the game room.

Where to Explore
• Mica Town Brewing, Nebo Location | 8 minutes
• Dollar General Market | 10 minutes
• Lake James State Park | 14 minutes
• Downtown Marion | 14 minutes
• Noah's Landing, Boat Rentals | 16 minutes
• Nearest Full Service Grocery, Ingles Market | 17 minutes
• Fonta Flora County Park and Connector Trailhead | 25 minutes

Please Note: This home is NOT pet-friendly. For security purposes, there are two exterior cameras—one on the driveway and the other facing the lake. The garage is available for guest use. The fireplace in the living room is NOT operable. This home is located within the Arbor subdivision of Lake James and offers exclusive access to community amenities that include a covered pavilion area with a wood-burning fireplace and several park-style grills.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

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

General

  • Unit size: 3,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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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Sunset Haven on Lake James | Private Dock, Fire Pit & Game Room! Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie S., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous getaway at the lake!

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property. The dock was our favorite part. Our girls spent hours swimming and floating. The view is spectacular. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The teens loved the downstairs game room and having their own separate fridge. We had two very minor issues during our stay and the owners responded promptly and handled the situations very much to our satisfaction. We will definitely rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025