Albemarle, North Carolina
Birch, please! is clean, quiet and ideally-situated between city amenities and Uwharrie trails. A tree-mendous property you will be re-leafed to find. A re-tree-t you would be stumped to find better. When you leaf us, you'll pine. We might be a-corny, but ash anyone, we're very poplar. But seriously....
Enjoy hot tub, ample parking, full-sized laundry, free wifi and streaming and a fenced yard at your home-away-from-home. Unplug on the water with kayaks, pedal boat and floating. Unplug on land with yard games, books and puzzles and gardens for contemplation. We are a forest-inspired space, with natural textures and elements and particular emphasis on the white birch.
Sunny basement walk out in shared building boasts a modern kitchen with brand new AC, full-sized electric range, microwave and dishwasher. The entire downstairs and fenced yard is yours, and private. Just minutes to trail heads (Uwharrie 5 miles, Morrow 6.8 miles) or watch deer, birds and beaver from your own patio. Enjoy twinkling light show as you relax in the covered hot tub. Hot tub pH and chemical balancing performed weekly with near religious zeal.
Hoses provided to clean off your mountain bikes, OVH rides and muddy boots after a fun day shredding trail.
And if you prefer more genteel activities, we are only a few miles away from local vineyards, brewpubs, restaurants and the Albemarle social district.
We have over 160 feet of lake shore at the end of a cove. Five kayaks, a 5-person pedal boat, PFD in various sizes and inner tubes provided. Pontoon and bass boats usually fit at the dock. Lot is gently sloped, with no stairs or cliffs to navigate like elsewhere on the lake. Host feeds fish each night. Feel free to join in!
Ample parking just steps to your private entrance. Exterior video security ensures your vehicle and personal safety. The suite has a few stairs to enter. Inside is one level, but not wheelchair accessible.
No smoking anything, anywhere on property strictly enforced.
Yes, the entire place is private, but we share a roof. The entire downstairs is yours, but it’s bright and well-lit, not a basement. So yes, the owner might be on site, but you never have to see me. We don’t share anything but the dock, and I avoid it if you’re using it. Again, sunny walk out/ first floor apartment.
Your pets are always welcome. Small fee per night for extra cleaning required. I don’t want to be one of those places that fees you for everything, but pets are special and when I travel with my fur-babies I expect this. Documented service animals always welcome at no charge. ESA must be under control at all times, never left alone and be fully house broken. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of deposit and reporting to hosting platforms for fraud.
Special note about holiday bookings: New Years, Christmas, Labour Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, Valentines Day holidays will have a STRICT cancelation policy. You will be notified before booking that your request falls into this category.
We try to stagger all maintenance and lawn care between guests to optimize the tranquility of the suite. Depending on weather, length of stay and random luck, some routines may have to be conducted while you are visiting (weekly hot tub test for instance). If we have to intrude on your space in any way, we promise to give ample warning. In case of lawn maintenance, we attempt to get it all done while you are out exploring the area. This is not always possible and may result in a short period of noise. Thanks for understanding.
Lynn is very thoughtful, thorough, responsive, professional AND friendly. She even had ice cubes in Tristan's dog dish upon our arrival! Hot tub was GREAT---as was the kayaking opportunity which my wife took advantage of. Very clean, all appliances worked---including the smoke alarm (that way we knew when dinner was ready!) Loved the fenced in yard for Tristan. Quiet, safe neighborhood. very serene and peaceful.
After an exhausting year of constantly being on-the-go (for reasons beyond our control), we needed to get away for a rest and to re-group. Birch Please was the perfect spot, and our little dog, Ellie, was able to accompany us on this adventure. We enjoyed fishing and just hanging out at the dock, walking the lovely grounds, relaxing in the hot tub and exploring the area. Lynn is an amazing hostess - she thinks of everything her guests could possibly want or need. She made herself readily available to answer any questions or concerns; otherwise, we had complete privacy. The light, bright accommodations are spacious, clean, modern and beautifully decorated. We will definitely consider returning to Birch Please at Lake Tillery in the future, and in the meantime, we will highly recommend it to others. Thanks again, Lynn, for all you did to make our visit, and Dean's birthday, perfect! Sincerely, Susan, Dean and Ellie
if you were thinking about bringing tubes or rafts and floating in the lake and chilling out by the docks, that is a big no, there’s about a foot of water and is full of sticks and algae. Very disappointing.
Place was very clean and quiet.
I'll start by saying that Lynn is the coolest host we have ever had. She left some great touches to enhance the stay, Welcome notes, snacks, even some food for us to feed the fish. The house was clean, the kitchen well stocked and the whole place was warmly decorated. We took advantage of the kayaks and spent some hours on Lake Tillery. The backyard/dock were great quiet places to hang out. We did some fishing (no catching) and chilled with good reads -The relaxation we were seeking. The hot tub was very nice after our hikes in Uwharrie. plenty to do in the area - hiking, kayaking, wineries, some great local BBQ joints. Great Stay. Thanks Lynn!
This space is absolutely beautiful and perfect for a lake weekend!
It was our 2nd stay at Lynn's place. Welcoming and clean as always! Lot's of activities nearby as well as on the property. We will definitely be back!
Thoroughly enjoyed the property. Loved relaxing on the porch & dock swings. Took advantage of the hot tube in the evenings & the paddle boat/kayak during the day.. Perfect size kitchen, bath & common area to enjoy games & meals (we cooked!) The property was well stocked including food to feed the fish on the dock. The owner was tentative & had everything available should needed. Would highly recommend!!
The property and Owner were fabulous, the location was perfect for our events in and around Albemarle. Beds were comfortable and the entire place was exceptional. Lynn has thought of everything and it was great.
The property by the lake is beautiful, and the hosts have everything that you need. We were greeted warmly upon arrival. It was a great getaway for our family with two teens, plus our 2 dogs. My nearly 13-year-old daughter really appreciated the fairy gardens and all of the flowers. My 16-year-old son enjoyed sitting on the swing on the dock and the frisbee golf. We were invited to pick fresh kale and spinach from the vegetable garden and took advantage of that. My husband and I enjoyed relaxing in the screened in hot tub, as the weekend was full of rain. We did get out the kayaks once to venture out a little ways into the lake, and would have spent more time if the rain would have let up more. I appreciated the fine details to the decor of the home, everything was newly updated and organized. I would highly recommend this property.
Great property
Lovely stay at Birch, please! We brought our own paddle boards and stayed most of the day on the lake which could not be more accessible from the house. We loved the touches of whimsy in the decor and yard. The dock is an extremely pleasant place to hang out. Beds are comfortable and despite the owner being above you, everything was very quiet as promised. The lake itself was also very quiet with little boat traffic, which makes is perfect for kayaking and paddle boarding. We will definitely come again!
“Birch, Please!”, was a great place to stay for a few days of R&R with my teenage son. While we didn’t totally unplug; we were able to spend some quality time together. While he preferred to be indoors, I preferred to sit out on the dock or in the swing and read - and we both took advantage of the available kayaks! The hot tub was also a great way to loosen tight muscles and just relax. Lynn really does a great job of making you feel welcome! I would definitely stay here again, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet lakeside escape!
Staying at Birch, Please was a pleasure. Hosts and property were fabulous. My husband, daughter and her friend plus our doggy enjoyed a week long retreat to the area. They thought of everything to make our stay stress free, comfortable, and fun. Would love to visit again!
Property was absolutely gorgeous. Outside was a scenic little cove where you can fish and kayak. Inside had a large hot tub and shower. We had lovely conversations with the owners who are super nice. We will absolutely be staying here again!
Very clean great host
Was a great experience! We loved our stay. The host was wonderful. We couldn’t have ask for anything more !
We had a great stay! The property owners are wonderful and it was everything the listing promised and more. Very cool place! If you like to kayak to enjoy the natural surroundings and / or fish then this is a great place to do so.
We stayed here for one week the latter part of April as part of celebrating my wife's birthday and to just get away from the office. Lynn knew it was my wife's birthday and when we got there she had a bottle of wine and special message waiting for us which was a very nice touch. We were quite happy with the location and the place was awesome. We took advantage of the kayaks almost every day as the weather was perfect and the lake area is beautiful.. We highly recommend doing this if you stay here. The place itself is in a secluded area; it was quiet and peaceful; and just enjoyed getting up everyday, soaking in the hot tub, and relaxing. This was truly one of our best rentals through VRBO and would not hesitate to come back. Thanks a bunch Lynn-you are a great host.
Lynn’s property was perfect for 4 of us including our daughter (17) and sister in law. The water access, fishing and kayaking were a great way to relax during a busy wedding prep. Wonderful accommodations and my wife was able to bake and decorate over 100 cupcakes for the wedding. It was nice to be able to meet and talk to Lynn. Would definitely stay again when we return. Thank you.
Lynn is an amazing host and her “basement” space is absolutely wonderful in every way. It doesn’t feel like a basement at all. Lynn has put her heart into this spot and you can tell. Perfect getaway!!
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