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Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best!

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Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Conover, NC
  • Popular LocationValley Hills Mall22 min drive
  • Popular LocationLenoir-Rhyne University22 min drive
  • Popular LocationHickory Metro Convention Center23 min drive
  • AirportNorth Wilkesboro (IKB-Wilkes County)64 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.

Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best!

This beautiful house sits on a quite cove on Lake Hickory! Completely remodeled with a new kitchen, three bedrooms on the main, two of which are spacious bedrooms with perfect views of the lake and walk out deck to enjoy your morning coffee. The third bedroom is also located on the main floor. The main floor also features a dining table for six and a relaxing living room with picturesque views of the lake. The fourth bedroom is in the basement and features two pairs of bunk beds for the kids. The basement is also a perfect getaway for a relaxing escape to play board games or watch your favorite movie. Heavenly Harbor also features two large outdoor decks. One with plenty of room to entertain, relax or just enjoy the view, the other which is located closer to the water features a natural wood burning fire pit. Nothing like cozying to the fire and watching the natural beauty of the lake. It is the perfect place to relax and watch the stresses of regular life disappear! Incredible views of the lake from all but one bedroom and all of the comforts of home. Our home is located on a quiet cove with views of the main channel with over 110 feet of water frontage.
Our home features a nicely appointed kitchen with all stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Including blender, crock pot, toaster, Keurig, coffee pot, pots/pans, bakeware and dishware. Plus plenty of different types glasses for your favorite beverage and we didn’t forget the corkscrew either! You won't even need to pack any spices, there is a spice rack with all the spices to cook up your favorite meal. We have a brand new propane grill just outside the kitchen with beautiful views of the lake while you cook! Our dining room table seats up to 6 adults, with additional eating area out on the deck both covered and uncovered - all with spectacular lake views!
We picked only the best mattresses for all of the beds with clean, soft sheets and big fluffy towels. We want you to feel pampered and spoiled!
Our basement rec room is fun for all ages with a game table for cards and board games, comfy couches & TV. The door out of the basement leads to yet another deck with great views of the lake as well. There you will also find all of the necessities for lake fun; floatation devices, life vests, fishing poles, as well a two kayaks for your boating pleasure.
Our home also features a 16'x20" floating dock for all of the lake fun you could imagine and because were located in a quiet cove you don't have to worry about boat traffic & waves. At the dock there are several flotation devices to float on. The water is 13’ deep at the dock, so cannon balls are a must! Take a ride on our kayaks and look for the many turtles, or do some fishing off the dock. Our family loves to tie all of our floats together and hang out in the water all day!
Enjoy your evenings sitting by the fire in the comfy Adirondack chairs, perfect for the summer evenings and cool winter evenings as well. The lake is beautiful all year long! Feel free to browse our library of books, or trade with your own! We also provide Wifi and internet service as well as a DVD player.
Lake Hickory is one the largest freshwater sand bottom lakes in North Carolina. Lake Hickory was created on the Catawba River in 1927 with the completion of the Oxford Dam 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Hickory. The dam parallels the NC Highway 16 bridge over the Catawba River between Interstate 40 and Taylorsville. It is 122 feet (37 m) high, with an overall length of 1,200 feet (370 m). The spillway section of the dam is 550 feet (170 m) long. The lake was named after the City of Hickory and runs along its northern edge. It covers almost 4,223 acres (17.09 km2) with 105 miles (169 km) of shoreline. Full pond elevation is 935 feet above sea level. It is perfect for those who love to swim, ski, tube, boat or enjoy some of the finest fishing in the area. The lake is home to many different species of fish including Striper bass, largemouth and spotted bass, crappie, lake perch, bluegill, sunfish as well as a variety of catfish. Water quality is very good and fed by mountain springs. We are conveniently located about 1 hour from Charlotte, 1 hour from Asheville (home of the Biltmore Estate!), 45 minutes from Blowing Rock and about 3 1/2 hours from the coast. Beautiful mountain views from the lake!
As far as sports are concerned, Hickory is home to the Hickory Crawdads, a Class-A South Atlantic League minor-league baseball affiliate of the Texas Rangers. The Crawdads play in L.P. Frans Stadium located in the western portion of the city, near the Hickory Regional Airport.
Hickory is also home to the Hickory Motor Speedway, nationally known as the Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars. The speedway was opened in 1951 and features a 1/2 mile track with seating for approximately 5,000 spectators.
The Rivers Bend State Park is a great park and there is a public boat launch less than 2 miles from the house.
We hope you will come visit Lake Hickory and see all that this area has to offer!
Sit back, relax, you’re on LAKE TIME now!

Property manager

Travis & Lesa Roffler

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Heavenly Harbor Life At Its
Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best! Conover
Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best! Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Conover

Located in Conover, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Crossing at Hollar Mill and Bunker Hill Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Conover City Park and Catawba Science Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hickory Motor Speedway or L.P. Frans Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Catawba Valley Medical Center - 19 min drive
  • Valley Hills Mall - 22 min drive
  • Lenoir-Rhyne University - 22 min drive
  • Hickory Metro Convention Center - 23 min drive
  • Frye Regional Medical Center - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 16 min drive
  • Burger King - 15 min drive
  • Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - 15 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 16 min drive
  • Arby's - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lake Hickory and Catawba River. Riverbend Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dylan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
House was perfect and the owners were great to work with! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay but great time !
First time renting lake house. Wanted some quality family time together with nice setting and something to do together. Got all we wanted with this house, it's owners and available options to enjoy life's pleasures. Spent day on lake with pontoon rental (highly recommended from Lakeside Marina). Hiked at Rocky Face Mountain park and visited Shadow Line Vineyards.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C., Newton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Staycation
This VRBO experience was hands down the best one ever! The house itself is beautiful! You can tell there has been so much thought and love put into this home! The owners are so helpful and accommodating. I love how they allow you to have additional guest during the day. This was truly one of my family’s favorite trips we’ve ever taken. Our kids (12 and 17) didn’t want to leave! With the property only 30 minutes from our home, I know we’ll be booking again! Thank you again for sharing your beautiful lake home with us ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get-away
Very nice property with everything we needed, for a nice, relaxing time away. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L., Newtown, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely Coming Back
This was a great house with great owners. They communicated with us about the property and gave recommendations for the area. The property was clean and spacious and had everything we needed to enjoy time on the lake. Located in a quiet cove, we fished and floated to our heart's content. We rented a boat from a Lakeside Marina twice and enjoyed time out on the lake. We ventured into town for dinner and had dinner lakeside one night. We have already planned our return trip and can't wait to visit Lake Hickory again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S., Mechanicsville

Liked: Cleanliness
We Are Now A Lake Family
Heavenly Harbor is, to put it mildly, Totally Awesome. Our family has vacationed at the ocean for the last 20 years, but now that we are dispersed across VA, NC and TN, we decided to try something more central to us all. Somehow we fell upon Travis and Lesa's beautiful lake house. After the week, we are now a Lake Family! The house had everything we needed. Obviously, we packed way too much and brought a lot of our "beach stuff". We didn't need any of it. The kitchen was big and allow all of us all to be in there making our lunches. The family room seated 6 (plus 2 dogs) and the huge lake view window just made it feel huge. The TV allowed us to login to all of our streaming apps which made our millennials happy. Each bedroom was perfectly appointed and even though we didn't really use it, the basement bunk room is perfect for kids. But the real gem is the deck/dock the leads to the most relaxing place I've been in many years. The huge oak that shades most of the deck area makes this place just too perfect. The floating dock allowed us easy access the deep water where we just sat in our floating chairs for hours enjoying family and making memories. Although we still love the beach, we are already planning to come back next year. It was just too perfect. Don't miss out on this gem... just don't take our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
The property we stayed at was beautiful and clean. It was in a good neighborhood and a perfect location close to the oxford boat ramp. We will definitely keep this on our places to stay list.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Hickory Vacation
This house is even more beautiful in person! Gorgeous lake views from every window. The hosts are amazing! My family had such a wonderful time - best part was doing cannonballs into Lake Hickory right from the dock!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake House
Great location with nice views. Nice house, just wish the listing would have mentioned the all of the stairs. A member of our family has a mobility problem so the need to go down a flight of stairs to get into the house was a surprise. Based on the pictures it looked like the driveway went to the front door. We saw it was a common situation in the area, I don't think it was being hidden, but I think that listing in general should state if there are accessible issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual family/friends vacation
We had a great time at Heavenly Harbor! Nearly everything we needed was provided. The house was very clean and well kept. The dock area was our favorite part. Plenty of room to dock a boat and lounge in the water all afternoon! We enjoyed evenings relaxing on the deck or playing games inside. Lake Hickory is absolutely beautiful and a hidden gem. We can’t wait to come back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022