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Peaceful Lakefront Cottage

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Interior - Peaceful Lakefront Cottage (Lake Waccamaw)
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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Peaceful Lakefront Cottage (Lake Waccamaw)
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Peaceful Lakefront Cottage (Lake Waccamaw)
Lacus Vitae is a lakefront retreat that invites you to unwind and enjoy the serene beauty of Lake Waccamaw. Located 6 miles from Lake Waccamaw State Park, this newly remodeled cottage offers trails for hiking, a boat landing nearby, and a pier right outside your door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Peaceful Lakefront Cottage

Lacus Vitae is our family’s happy place and we want to make it yours as well! Here you’ll find a newly remodeled lakefront cottage that allows you to truly enjoy all that Lake Waccamaw has to offer. Lake Waccamaw is the largest of the natural Carolina Bay lakes with a perfect pH.
Our lakefront home is located 39 miles west of Wilmington and only 35 minutes off I-95. Lake Waccamaw State Park is 6 miles away where you will find trails to hike and learn about the plants and animals that are only found in or around the lake, the boat landing is a mile from the house and the pier is right out the backdoor where you can sip coffee as you watch a beautiful sunrise or sit back and relax. Let us make our home yours, take a vacation and relax.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Wildlife walks 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)

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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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

About the area

Map
Lake Waccamaw, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Waccamaw - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cape Fear River - 30 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation - 47 min drive - 65.2 km
  • New Hanover Regional Med Center - 47 min drive - 69.6 km
  • Holden Beach - 57 min drive - 87.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dale's Seafood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peanuts Sandwich Shop - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪China Garden - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Juan Mariscos & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Lakefront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful Lakefront Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Lakefront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Lakefront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Lakefront Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Waccamaw, Rube Mc Cray Memorial Library and Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum. Wannanish Game Land and Lake Waccamaw State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Peaceful Lakefront Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Velinda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Fishing was great too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc W.

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

Awesome Peaceful Serene and relaxing stay!!

Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakeside cottage with gorgeous views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles Carroll

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

Great Location, PERFECT Peace

We were in the area for a sailboat race. The location is perfect. The house was clean and a great retreat from long days on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely place! The lake is gorgeous and the area is quiet and not touristy at all. Very relaxing. The cottage has huge windows facing the lake with gorgeous views. The dock was a wonderful place to watch the sunrise in the morning and the stars overhead at night. We would definitely like to return at a different time of year to experience the lake in another season. It's a hidden gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Velinda L.

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

Wonderful stay!

This is our second visit, and we enjoyed it all over again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

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

Weekend getaway

Host was extremely responsive. Clean property. Nice kitchen. We loved the pier - caught fish! We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susannah C.

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

Great spot with beautiful views of the lake.

Great property, plenty of space and all the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeannie r.

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

Great views! Kitchen stocked!

Would rent here Again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey D.

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

Simply tranquil and peaceful

Will definitely come back the views are amazing and the place had a home like feel and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Great place to stay for a rodeo getaway

It was wonderful. Enjoyed coffee on the swing every morning. Just perfect for what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was exactly what we were looking for; a cozy lake house to get away from things and fish. The kids had a blast. There was plenty of space for the four of us to hang out. There were games available and the smart tv made for a relaxing evening after fishing. The kids were very excited about the bunk beds as well! Town was close by and the grocery store had any odds and ends we forgot. Had great conversation with the neighbor two doors down as well. One tip for would be renters, the front door sticks a bit, don’t be like me and think the code didn’t work the first couple times…. Push hard. Check-in was seamless and the host was great in answering any questions. We lived our time at the house and would certainly look to book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JULIA S.

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

Nice property and wonderful owners!

Great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

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

Lake stay

This place is wonderful. The host is so nice and super quick to respond. The house is clean and comfortable and the lake is so quiet and relaxing. The swing on the dock is a dream. We look forward to this stay every summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M., Cedar Fort Utah

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

Great home on the lake!

This was a very peaceful place to stay. The lake was fantastic. We got to go kayaking and eat on the dock. Really enjoyed this place and our stay there. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian W., Raleigh, NC

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

Always a pleasant stay!

This is our second stay here and we enjoyed as much as the first time. The owner is very responsive and friendly. Having easy access to the lake via a well-maintained pier is such a nice feature. Definitely a nice place to get away and relax
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

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

Relaxing Get-A-Way

Easy checkin, spotless kitchen, water view. Smart TV and quiet neighbors. Quiet town close to a State Park. We had a perfect two days!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Wonderful Getaway

My husband and I enjoyed our Anniversary stay. The home is lovely and homey. We weren't prepared for the alligators, but there were No Problems. Thank you to the Hostess and the friendly neighbors.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renae M.

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

Relaxing

So enjoy the peaceful Lake house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Lake Time

This property is well kept, felt cozy and homey. Caught largemouth bass and brim from pier. Quaint little town, with wonderful seafood restaurant nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Beautiful and serene

We love staying here. The lake is peaceful and the property is beautiful and clean. The dock is lovely and well-maintained. The swing is probably my favorite place, which works out well because the sunrises and the stars are incredible. The host is quick to reply and super nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi S.

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

A weekend getaway for a wedding

It was perfect, we didn’t want to leave! Relaxing lake house with kayaks, grill, etc. free for the guest to use. We ate at Dale’s seafood and Gwens diner, both were delicious! Excellent communication with host and cleanliness of house. Great place for a relaxing vacation. We will be coming back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

annie s., Wilmington NC

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

Dreamy

What a sweet little cottage and stay at the lake. It was perfect for our family and our son loved the gentle waterline. The house had everything we needed and more, pictures really don’t tell the whole story, it’s so much more!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

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

Just Perfect

This property is even more beautiful that the pictures. Very helpful property owner. Well appointed home, updated, and the pier out onto the lake is stunning. We hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance F.

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

Weekend Getaway

Excellent stay !!! Everything about this place was great .. Peaceful and tranquil. Place was as described. Host communication great. Location was excellent. If you’re looking for a Lake Waccamaw getaway . This is it ! Lake access was east and the added bonus of seeing the alligators cruise the canal across the street .. A great Lake Waccamaw find.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024