Nebo, North Carolina
Three bedroom, two bath (sleeps 6)
This property is located only 1/3 mile from the entrance of Lake James State Park (Paddy’s Creek section), 1/3 mile from Lake James Marina, 1/2 mile from Canal Bridge public boat launch and 3 miles from the Marion Lake Club (18 hole golf course open to the public), 1 mile from Fonta Flora Brewery (Whippoorwill Farm location). This property is not waterfront nor water view however it is ideally located in the center of the Lake James area footprint.
Lake James State Park's Paddy's Creek facilities include a 700 foot swim beach, 25 miles of hiking and 15+ miles of mountain biking trails, fishing piers and snack bar. Canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals are available at the park typically May through September. Pontoon, jet ski, paddleboard and kayak rentals are also available from other vendors around the lake.
This 1,800 sf recently updated home has 3 bedrooms (Queen, Full and 2 Twin beds), 2 full baths, full kitchen with two microwaves, dishwasher, coffee maker. Other conveniences include central heat and air, full size washer and dryer, iron and ironing board and hair dryer in each bath, DirecTV & Wi-Fi. Eat in Kitchen has seating for 4, formal dining area has seating for 6-8. Private deck and patio are located at rear of home with gas grill and patio furnishings as well as a 14' x 16' free standing screened porch.
This property is situated directly on an 18 mile scenic lake loop and conveniently located for access to local attractions including Pisgah Loop Scenic byway (2.6 Mi.), Pisgah National Forest (4.8 Mi.), Fonta Flora State Trail (Main Trailhead 7.5 Mi.) Linville Gorge Wilderness area (9.8 Mi.), Blue Ridge Parkway (28.4 Mi.), Linville Caverns (30.1 Mi.), Linville Falls (33.1 Mi.), Mount Mitchell State Park (41.5 Mi.), Grandfather Mountain (42.9 Mi.) & Biltmore House (48.6 Mi.).
Several restaurants, breweries & wineries are located within a 15 mile radius or a short commute to Black Mountain or Asheville.
*A signed rental agreement is required prior to arrival.
**No pets or parties allowed.
Really don't have enough time to say how great our stay was. Debby and Garry go beyond to make sure you have everything you might need. My biggest compliment is the cleanliness of the house. Wonderfully themed and fun to read and look at all the furnishings. Don't bother looking any further if this house meets your needs, because you won't do better.
The house was amazing and the hosts were wonderful. They thought of everything and more. We will definitely come back.
This property was perfect for our needs and the owners were exceptionally understanding when we had to change our booking last minute due to a family emergency! The little extras were so great! We will definitely come back again for a longer stay next time!!
We love staying here!! This was our third year of staying at Debby and Garry’s Care Taker’s Cottage. The house is so comfortable and has everything you need! Debby and Garry are outstanding hosts, responsive, and appreciative! The location is perfect! Close to Canal Bridge Boat Launch and we can leave our boat in the driveway during our stay. We truly appreciate this great house and awesome hosts!
Great place to stay near lake James.
House was very comfortable and conveniently located to the areas we needed.
Very clean and comfortable. Close to lake and reasonably priced. Second time staying here and will return.
We needed a place to stay while signing paperwork for our families new home. This was such a relaxing and welcoming home to rest in after our drive from FL.
Home and property is wonderful warm and welcoming. Perfect location for mountain biking, hiking and so close to the lake for activities.
Second time I have stayed at this home. Wouldn't change a thing. Perfect! I am a Vrbo Premier Host myself, and I can't say enough about this place. Super clean, nicely appointed, very comfortable and lots of nice little extras (e.g. fire pit, 3-hole disc golf course, gazebo). If you ride Mountain Bikes, this is the spot. The Lake James trails are less than a mile from the front door and you can ride to them from the front door. The Fonta Flora trails are less than a 10 min drive away. Great house, great hosts. 10/10 would recommend.
Debby and Gary were great at communicating and offered early check in and late check out. The house is super cool with history and lots to look at. The gazebo was excellent and the disc golf in the back yard was so fun. Lots of towels, toiletries and snacks! Hope to return again!
This was by far the best experience I have had with a rental. VRBO or hotel even. The owners are very attentive to any and all communications. The most gracious hosts as well. The house was SPOTLESS! I don't know how anyone can have a home this clean. Everything worked and we wanted for nothing. If I am ever in need of a place to stay in the area again, I will be staying here.
My wife and I were looking for a place to relax with some friends of ours and what we found exceeded our expectations. This house not only was close to the boat landing and many other great features surrounding Lake James but The house itself was a gem. The history lesson within the house was a unexpected bonus. The house itself was very clean and filled with any amenity you could imagine. The host are so wonderful and excelled at communicating, checking on any needs, and the complimentary goodies that came in handy. We will definitely be back to enjoy some more time relaxing in the screen room out back as well as the peaceful feel of what home should be in this house. Greg and Kristi.
We loved our stay at Debby and Garry's home! They were so kind and accommodating with a bottle of wine, fresh cut flowers, goodie basket, and bathroom essentials baskets. The home was in a great location that was easy to find, and so close to Lake James State Park and the marina it was roomy, so clean and very comfortable. There are so many interesting antiques and family heirlooms displayed that were fascinating to look at and read about. Loved sitting out in the screened porch, and playing corn hole and disc golf in the large back yard. We would love to come back when we could stay longer, and would highly recommend it to couples and families wanting to stay near Lake James.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Caretakers rental. Home was clean and every item from home you could think of. Snacks and beverages we a nice treat at the end of our drive from Florida. We had lived on Lake James and returned to visit our friends and that beautiful lake in the foothills. Thank you for making our visit so comfortable.
The Caretaker's Keep is a clean, comfortable and fascinating place to stay! It has a treasure trove of local history and artifacts which are displayed throughout the house. The house itself is authentic to the mid-century period, with updates to bathrooms and furnishings. It is well supplied with equipment and linens, and even complimentary snacks and drinks. We especially enjoyed our mornings sipping coffee on the screen porch! The hosts were very accommodating of a change to our schedule and communication was excellent. The only slight deficit was the wifi connection, but we didn't care because we were trying to unplug and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. While the house is not located directly on the water, it is very proximate to the public access beach, trails, marina, and attractions of Lake James.
This was our third stay! Great house and so well stocked- above and beyond any VRBO we’ve ever stayed in! Lots of snacks, chips, water, juices and firewood. The location is minutes from Canal Bridge Access and we are able to park our boat in the driveway! You can also bike to Paddy’s Creek. Debby and Garry are awesome hosts and we highly recommend!
We love staying at this property! It's close to the Canal Bridge Access and you can leave your boat in the driveway. The house is well stocked and very clean. We've stayed at the property before and loved it so much we booked again. Debby and Garry are awesome hosts- you can tell the property is loved!
We really enjoyed our stay! The house is beautifully decorated with antiques, and it was a lot of fun to explore the all the little details. The hosts are wonderful, and incredibly thoughtful with all the snacks and personal items they make available. The surrounding area is peaceful and beautiful. Great “home base” for adventures at Lake James and all the Blue Ridge mountains have to offer. My only knock on the house would be that the beds were not super comfy or big but otherwise the place was perfect!
I travel extensively throughout the country with my fishing friends. I just wish every home that we stay in was as nice. The owners are amazing, the property is PERFECT in everyway for a vacation getaway. I will always use Debby and Garry's Wonderful Home whenever I am in the area. Not a better home to be found and not a better couple to work with. Great communication, great hospitality. A perfect 100 A+. Thank You for the care that you provided and the love that shows in the home. Awesome experience.
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