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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beach
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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 transport

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

Kitchen

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

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
  • Up to 23 kg 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.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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 organised tours and activities
  • Property located in a resort
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 4,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg 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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
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 - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪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 23 kg 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

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

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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and very well equipped The adults enjoyed comfortable bedrooms and the kids had a blast sleeping in the theatre room. We all enjoyed fishing, hiking and boating right off the property. Susan, , the manager, was gracious & available for any questions or concerns. Good job to all that make this place a stellar choice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

To’Ray J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Year trip

Great family New Year getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Quick Getaway

Stay was amazing. We had a large group of teenagers that we were exploring the area with. It was close enought to Charlotte and Davidson College that we could easily access everything. At the same time it was spacious enough and provide ample oppurtunity to keep correctly engage teenagers when back on property. Owner/property manager was great as well. She checked in frequently and made sure we had everything needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This home was amazing. We had a wonderful time. So beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a blast!

We are so glad that we had an opportunity to stay here. The place was beautiful, and had more than enough room. Cannot say enough good about our stay, it was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home!

We had our annual family vacation here with our children and their kids. The home more than accommodated us. We enjoyed movie nights in the movie theater, kayaking on the lake, playing games, and many meals around the large dining table together. Great communication with Susan (host), who made sure we had everything we needed and promptly responded to any question we had. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa G.

The home was beutiful

I traveled here with my family for a week and we had a wonderful time. I was married on the deck overlooking the lake at sunset and it was beautiful. I would recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream come true

We enjoyed every minute in this lake house. It was everything we hoped for.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!!! Great Location!!!

We had our annual family vacation at this home and it was awesome! The entire family loved it. Each family had a floor to themselves and that was definitely a plus. The property is beautiful and the home is huge. We truly enjoyed our stay. I do have to say, the older I get the harder it is to climb the stairs from the lake to the house, but I am grateful for each resting spot made available. The house manager is excellent and very responsive with any questions we had.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Beautiful area of the lake!

Loved the two homes we rented for a family reunion. The house had a great stocked kitchen and lots of water toys. Great area to swim for kids and of course an awesome media room. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Becky N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends vaca

We had a wonderful week with friends. It’s a well kept, huge house with plenty of space. It was the perfect opportunity to put electronics away and enjoy time together. If you are looking to work remotely or use the internet regularly this might not be the place for you as there is limited cell service and week Wi-Fi.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

william b.

Family get together

The house is great loved everything about it.The media room is so wonderful. Kids loved it. Pool table was a lot of fun with the kids.This place is awesome and we will try and get back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Great spot for a family reunion

We stayed here when my nephew got married in Charlotte. Loved being on the lake and in the middle of the state park. Easy access to wedding activities in Charlotte too. There was room for everyone, and the teenage girls created a beauty bar in the master bath. We enjoyed hiking, kayaking and boating. Jack was super helpful too. Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The house was great!!

We had 18 family members staying in the house and we had a great time!! We did have some older family members who struggled with the abundant amount of steps, but other than that our family was able to share quality time together as well as spread out in our own private space when needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julissa v.

Fantastic Vacation!

We rented both Boardwalk and Park Place for a birthday celebration. We stayed for five days and the accommodations held all 32 of us! The homes were just a short walk apart, and it was nice to have a bit of separation. The larger home was stunning. It was beautifully appointed and decorated. There were decks off of almost every room in the house and the location was beautiful. The smaller home is definitely more outdated and was a bit musty smelling, but its location provided for better swimming for everyone. Having use of both homes allowed us to use the larger one for meals and the smaller one for swimming. The lake is beautiful and the water was deep off of both docks. I would definitely recommend renting these properties. Jack Green, the owner, was so wonderful to deal with, and his propoerty manager met all of our needs (ie: more toilet paper!) immediately. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D., ocala, Florida, USA

Great Rental

Stayed here for 8 days with 16 of us ranging from 11-70 years of age. Plenty of space for all of us. Teenagers loved the media room and playing xbox on the big screen. The kayaks and canoe were hit also. Caught lots of fish right off the dock and saw lots of deer on the roads in the state park. Close enough to Charlotte that we were able to go and visit Nascar Hall of Fame and kids enjoyed a "dry" day off the lake jumping at Defy Gravity trampoline place. House was very accommodating and relaxing. The house is set in a private cove and if we wanted to be part of the action on the lake we just paddled our rafts out and floated and hung out by the entrance of the cove. We rented a boat and paddleboard from Aqua adventures. Rent a boat so you can sight see all the beautiful houses on the huge lake! Saw lots of turtles and fish on the lake. I did mark 55+ below as we had some with us...however there are lots of stairs so if they don't do stairs this house might be a problem. Had a great vacation and stay! Highly recommend
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stephanie S., Huntersville

Family Reunion

We recently rented the home for a family reunion. We had a delightful visit. The listing description and photos all did a good job of describing the home accurately. If anything, the home is larger than it appears in the listing. There's a great little reading nook between the middle level bedrooms. There's a game table in the game room, in addition to the pool table. With three levels, multiple decks, the lake, and the game room, everyone had space to spread out and activities to stay entertained. The kitchen table is much larger than it appears in the photo, which was excellent for seating at meal time. The open kitchen/living room combination is ideal for coming together. The master suite and bathroom are enormous. We also enjoyed an added surprise of having access to two kayaks for use during our stay. Children and adults alike all enjoyed the boats. The cove is very nice and private for swimming. The owner was very helpful and responsive at all times. Plenty of extra linens were available, and little extras were in the entire house (like cooking spices, soap and other toiletries). Given the price of the home, there are a few areas that need improvement. An exterminator is definitely needed for the bugs that were especially bothersome in the basement level. A cleaning service would also be a benefit. We spent a significant amount of time trying to clean and get out by 10 am, and that was difficult to accomplish in such a large home when you allow time to pack, too. We definitely left the home cleaner than we found it. I swept the basement several times during our stay and killed bugs there often. Internet access did not work during our visit, which meant my husband had to return home to work and cut his time with our family short. All-in-all, the home is very secluded, spacious, and serene. We enjoyed the treehouse feel and seeing deer daily. With minor adjustments (exterminator, cleaning service, and internet access), the home would be ideally suited for future vacations and gatherings.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home! Everything you need for kitchen is there. Big table for large family meals. Very convenient to have linens and towels provided. Host was very responsive to questions. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week at Lake Norman

We had a fabulous time! House was great, plenty big for the family. Movie room was fun. No complaints. We would definitely book this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother’s Day getaway

Very clean nice place. We enjoyed every bit of our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend

We really enjoyed our time at the Lakefront Mansion! The house is well thought out as long as you are young enough for all of the stairs. Kitchen was well stocked, bedrooms plentiful and of good size. The view of the lake and the provided boats made it so relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Men’s retreat

It was good. The bench seating was an issue for 9 men sitting for hours playing cards. Would have liked to had chairs with backs. Overall, it was good. Great out door grills. Lots of outdoors seating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College Graduation

Great place to host family and friends for daughters' graduation. Plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Vacation

This is the firat time we have gone away but our family has grown and could no longer fit in our house. This was perfect! Everyone had their own rooms and bathrooms. We all hung out in the top floor, played games, watched movies. We took the grandchildren on a one mile walk at the lake while the big kids hiked. The owners even put up a Christmas tree for us! Thank yu Susan!!bikids kied
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good for group of friends

I selected this property for having a lot of bedrooms and bathrooms for our group of eight guys. We enjoyed the privacy and comfort of individual rooms, as well as the collegiality of the pool room and theater. The property manager was extremely prompt and complete in her communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024