Exceptional(88)
$1206.2
/ Nightly
Private Vacation Home
Sleeps 20. INSIDE Lake Norman State Park; Kayaks, Canoes, Theater, Pool Table
Statesville, North Carolina, United States
There are the only two VRBO listing in the world that are inside a state park park! I own them both. brbrThis listing for Park Place sleeps 20. BoardWalk sleeps 12 and is 90 feet away. If your group ever grows to 32 we can accommodate you,brbrWhen you look at what the home and the park together has to offer, no other vacation rental home even comes close.brbrAn ideal haven for family, friends, corporate retreats, social events, weddings, church groups, and nature lovers alike. This versatile home promises a welcoming space secluded in nature.brbrThe homes top entrance level is handicapped friendly with entrance ramp. All doors are 36 inch wide and the walk-in master shower is approximately 5 by 8 feet. You will have your own private wooded cove and dock.brbrThe House has:br- 6 bedrooms (4 are suites), 6.5 bathrooms; sleeps up to 20 guestsbr- The 4 suites have their own private bathroom and deckbr- NO BUNK BEDSbr- Private Dock can store two boats br- Two kayaks, two canoes, paddles and life vests come with the rental of the home.br- massive 14x30 feet movie theater screen—perfect for gaming enthusiasts with its br provision for bringing your own PlayStation, Xbox and games. brbrNestled within the scenic 2000 acre Lake Norman State Park, the home offers unparalleled access to nature with: br- 38 miles of hiking trailsbr- 30.5 miles of mountain biking trailsbr- 13 miles of shorelinebr- Fishing (state permit required)br- Public Swimming Area, largest on the lake, Bathhouse, showers, lockers, snack bar br- 3 large picnic sheltersbr- 1 Family camping areabr- 3 Group camping sitesbr- Community Building furnished kitchen, chairs & tables for 100 people, alcohol ok br with a permit br- Visitor Center with Auditorium and Classroomsbr- Ranger led Nature Hikesbr- Canoe and Paddle Boat rentalsbr- Free Public Boat Launch br brThe forested Lake Norman State Park that surrounds you has the largest public swimming area on Lake Norman, The swimming area has changing rooms, lockers, showers, snack bar and life guards. The public swimming area is a 3 minute drive or a 45 minute hike from the home.brbrThe Community Building is less than 2 miles from your home and can be rented for $198 per day. It will hold 150 standing people and 90 people seated. 90 folding chairs and 18 large rectangle tables are provided with the rental. The faciality has men and women bathrooms and a large furnished kitchen with a huge free standing ice maker. There is also private parking and a large stone fireplace. Alcohol can be served by getting a Special Activities Permit. The Community Building is ideal for weddings, family reunions and business meetings. brbrVisit Lake Norman State Park Webpage brhttps://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/lake-norman-state-parkbrfor more information about the park.brbrThe park's quite hours are from 9:00 pm until 9:00 am. These quite hours are enforced by the park rangers. brbrMountain bikes can be rented in Statesville which is 9 miles away. brbrWine tours of the local vineyards are also available. brbrThe owner, Jack Greene, was the former Western District Naturalist for 14 years and can lead free nature hikes for your group. He has also led nature tours to 17 countries, including 15 African safaris. Jack has been a naturalist on cruise ships on Alaska's Inside Passage and on the Columbia River. Other places he has led groups to are New Zealand, Newfoundland, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Thailand, Malaysia, France, England, Netherlands, Mexico and many others. If you would like to discuss with him putting together an nature tour or a wine tour for your group, just let him know.brbrWe are not responsible for any power outages, hurricanes, storms or any other natural or manmade disasters nor when Duke Energy lowers the lake level impeding boat docking.brbrIf you bring a pet, check out time is 9 a.m. not 10 a.m. to give the house keepers more time to clean. Do not let your pet(s) get on the furniture! The home has leather couches on which you pet will leave scratches. Pet hair on beds, couches and lines require lots of additional cleaning.brbrPet fees: $300 per dog per stay, 2 dogs maximum, Weight limit per dog is 20 lbs. or smaller. Check out time for those who bring pets is 9 am, not 10 am. brbrYou must be at least 25 years old to rent the home.brbrPark quite hours are from 9 pm until 8 am. Park gates close at night but there is a way around them.