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INSIDE 2000 acre Lake Norman State Park; Kayaks, Canoes, Theater, Pool Table

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Nestled within the scenic 2000-acre Lake Norman State Park, this lakefront mansion offers a welcoming space for up to 20 guests. With private decks in each suite, enjoy serene views and access nature via 17 miles of hiking trails or paddle through the shoreline using two kayaks and a canoe provided with your stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 20400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

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

INSIDE 2000 acre Lake Norman State Park; Kayaks, Canoes, Theater, Pool Table

This VRBO gem is by far the most affordable home on Lake Norman that can accommodate up to 20 guests.

This is the only VRBO listing in the world that is inside a state park park!

When you look at what the home and the park together has to offer, no other vacation rental home even comes close.

An 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.

The 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.

Must be at least 25 years old to rent the home.

The House has:
- 6 bedrooms (4 are suites), 6.5 bathrooms; sleeps up to 20 guests
- The 4 suites have their own private bathroom and deck
- NO BUNK BEDS
- Private Dock can store two boats
- Two kayaks, two canoes, paddles and life vests come with the rental of the home.
- massive 14x30 feet movie theater screen—perfect for gaming enthusiasts with its
provision for bringing your own PlayStation, Xbox and games.

Nestled within the scenic 2000 acre Lake Norman State Park, the home offers unparalleled access to nature with:
- 38 miles of hiking trails
- 30.5 miles of mountain biking trails
- 13 miles of shoreline
- Fishing (state permit required)
- Public Swimming Area, largest on the lake, Bathhouse, showers, lockers, snack bar
- 3 large picnic shelters
- 1 Family camping area
- 3 Group camping sites
- Community Building furnished kitchen, chairs & tables for 100 people, alcohol ok
with a permit
- Visitor Center with Auditorium and Classrooms
- Ranger led Nature Hikes
- Canoe and Paddle Boat rentals
- Free Public Boat Launch

The 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.

The 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.

Visit Lake Norman State Park Webpage
https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/lake-norman-state-park
for more information about the park.

The park's quite hours are from 9:00 pm until 9:00 am. These quite hours are enforced by the park rangers.

Mountain bikes can be rented in Statesville which is 9 miles away.

Wine tours of the local vineyards are also available.

The 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.

We are not responsible for any power outages, hurricanes, storms or any other natural or manmade disasters.

Check in time is 4 pm. Check out time is 10 am.

If you bring a pet, check out time is 8 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.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside only. Use ash pots

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Property located in a resort
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 4,300 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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

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Guest who is on lease must be 25 years old and must stay at the property.
If you cancel and I am able to rebook your dates with someone else, you get full refund. Otherwise you have a year to rebook another date.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: This home offers a pack-n-play and a high chair.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed outside only. Use ash pots

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Statesville, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Congregation Emanuel and Fort Dobbs State Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Norman and Lake Norman State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Zootastic Park, or check out an event or a game at Caldwell Park Tennis Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Statesville, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Norman - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Norman State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Daveste' Vineyards - 13 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Lowe's Corporate Headquarters - 32 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Davidson College - 38 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

  • Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cedar Stump Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bavarian Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • Big Daddy's Of Lake Norman Restaurant & Oyster Bar
  • ‪The Blue Parrot - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is INSIDE 2000 acre Lake Norman State Park; Kayaks, Canoes, Theater, Pool Table pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at INSIDE 2000 acre Lake Norman State Park; Kayaks, Canoes, Theater, Pool Table?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at INSIDE 2000 acre Lake Norman State Park; Kayaks, Canoes, Theater, Pool Table?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is INSIDE 2000 acre Lake Norman State Park; Kayaks, Canoes, Theater, Pool Table located?

This family-friendly Statesville vacation home is located on the waterfront, just steps from Lake Norman State Park and Lake Norman. Catawba River is just steps away.

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