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Bluegill Lodge on Lake James

5.0000
5.0 (6 Reviews)
4 Bedrooms
4.5 Baths
8 Guests
Lake James
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Featured Amenities

  • Fire Pit
  • King Bed
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pool
  • Private Dock on Lake
  • Unheated outdoor pool
  • Wifi

Cancellation Policy

  • Moderate Policy 100% refund 30 days before check-in; 50% refund 14-30 days before check-in.

Description

Bedroom 1 (main level)
1 King
Bedroom 2 (main level)
1 Queen
Bedroom 3 (lower level)
1 King
Bedroom 4 (lower level)
3 Two single over double; one single over single
Bluegill Lodge is a luxurious lakefront retreat ideally located just steps from the private and upscale Camp Lake James community in Nebo, NC. With exclusive guest access to Camp Lake James amenities, a private boat dock, and high-end furnishings throughout, this spacious four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home is the perfect base for your Lake James escape.

About the Home
• Open-concept living area with gas log fireplace, TV with Roku for streaming, and dining area with seating for 8
• Sleek and modern kitchen with gas range, farmhouse sink, dishwasher, and drip-style coffee maker
• Spacious screened-in porch with cozy seating, game table, and outdoor dining for 4
• Wood-burning fire pit and gas grill, overlooking the backyard and Lake James
• Main-level laundry room with washer, dryer, and wet bar. Note: The icemaker is not usable. 
• Lower-level living room with sectional, 55" TV with Roku for streaming, and access to the covered patio

Where to Unwind
• Main floor primary bedroom with California king-size bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower
• Upper-level bedroom with queen-size bed; a full bathroom, with bathtub and shower, can be accessed from the hallway
• Lower-level bedroom with king-size bed and en suite bathroom with bathtub and shower
• Lower-level bedroom with two twin-over-full bunk beds and two twin-size trundles; a full bathroom, with bathtub and shower, can be accessed from the hallway

Where to Explore
• Camp Lake James Pavilion | <5 minute walk
• Fonta Flora Brewery at Whippoorwill Farm | 7 minutes
• Lake James Neighborhood Store, Boat Rentals | 11 minutes
• Dollar General Market | 17 minutes
• Lake James Antique Mall | 20 minutes
• Downtown Asheville | 60 minutes

Important to Note: This house is dog-friendly, with a $100.00 non-refundable fee per dog (maximum of two). Sorry, this home is not cat-friendly due to common allergies. This home offers exclusive access to Camp Lake James community amenities, including a spacious pool and covered pavilion area with a cabana, but please note that the docks and fitness center are private and off-limits. Some blackout dates and holiday limitations apply. Please inquire for more information.

This lakefront home offers direct access to beautiful Lake James and includes a private dock for your enjoyment. Please note that the homeowner's boat is permanently docked and not available for guest use. Guests are welcome to tie a boat on the other side using the dock cleats. Boats cannot be launched from the property, so guests should plan to use one of the nearby public boat ramps on Lake James.

Amenities

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dryer
  • DVD player
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Iron Board
  • King Bed
  • Lake View
  • Laptop Friendly
  • Linens provided
  • Private Entrance
  • Smoke Detector
  • Television
  • Towels provided
  • Washer
  • Wifi
  • Wood Stove

Suitability

  • Air Conditioning
  • Children Welcome
  • Cleaning Disinfection
  • Decked area
  • Enhanced Cleaning Practices
  • Fireplace
  • Free Parking
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant
  • Pets allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed

Kitchen and Dining

  • Coffee Maker
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dining Area
  • Dishes Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster

Outdoor Living

  • Fire Pit
  • Grill
  • Outdoor Space/Living Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Unheated outdoor pool shared

Availability

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Reviews

Top Notch

Sent on 2026-06-09 by Cassady
Overall
5
Beautiful home with amazing amenities! Being on the lake and steps from Camp Lake James can't be beat. The house was comfortable and well stocked. Only point of improvement would be adding drapes on the sliders in the downstairs bedroom.

Manager's Response

Cassady, it's so great to hear that Bluegill Lodge on Lake James provided the perfect getaway and that you especially loved the community amenities! We appreciate your feedback, and we'll definitely relay your suggestion to the homeowner about adding drapes to the downstairs bedroom. We can't thank you enough for trusting us with your stay in Lake James, and we hope to welcome you back for many more fantastic retreats in the years to come!

Excellent (5)

Sent on 2026-03-22 by Alice
Overall
5
Beautiful home close to camp amenities. We love renting from Greybeard and they are always very responsive to our requests and if any issues arise. We look forward to our next getaway with Greybeard.

Manager's Response

Alice, we're so happy to hear that Bluegill Lodge on Lake James provided the perfect escape with convenient access to camp amenities! We can't thank you enough for trusting our team at Greybeard with your mountain getaway time and time again, and we can't wait for your next stay with us! 

Bluegill Lodge on Lake James Stay

Sent on 2024-05-01 by Eric
Overall
5
Five stars

Manager's Response

Thank you for the five-star rating, Eric!

Relaxing Stay at Bluegill

Sent on 2023-02-27 by Sarah S.
Overall
5
My family had a wonderful time staying at Bluegill. It was really nice to have a couple of days to just relax in beautiful surroundings. I felt like I was in my own home. Of note, the kitchen is particularly well equipped. Usually rentals have rather sad pots and pans and utensils but everything at Bluegill was great.

Bluegill Cottage

Sent on 2022-10-23 by Gray S.
Overall
5
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4
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5
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Would you recommend this property to a friend?
Being on the waterfront, the beautiful home and dock and landscape, and camp lake James .

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Sent on 2022-06-11 by Rosalind G.
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4
Would you recommend this property to a friend?
View of lake, proximity to pool as well as pickleball courts, layout and comfort of home, and the screened-in porch made for a very wonderful, relaxing family vacation. Food at pool was great.

FAQs

WHERE IS THIS HOUSE LOCATED?

Bluegill Lodge is located on Lake James within its 1780 neighborhood and offers exclusive access to Camp Lake James amenities. This home is approximately 25 minutes to Marion, 30 minutes to Morganton, 45 minutes to Black Mountain, and an hour to Asheville, and 1 hour and 15 minutes to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. Click on the location tab above to locate this house on a map.

WHAT IS YOUR REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY?

If you need to cancel your reservation and the property you had reserved re-rents for the time which you had it reserved, you will be refunded all money you had paid minus an $89 cancellation fee. If you cancel and the property does not re-rent for your reserved dates, you will lose all money you have paid to that point. For this reason, we recommend that you purchase trip insurance. Please call 888-228-8008 before making a reservation if you have questions or concerns.

WHAT IS YOUR PET POLICY AND FEE?

Bluegill Lodge on Lake James is specified as "pet friendly" and dogs are allowed. Unfortunately, due to common allergy problems we cannot allow cats. For the privilege of bringing your dog, there is a minimum charge of $100 nonrefundable fee per pet. A maximum of two dogs are allowed unless you have received special permission from the property manager or homeowner. Any damage that may be caused by your pet during your stay will be paid for out of your security deposit or charged to the credit card we have on file. There is a county-wide leash law in place. When taking your dog outside of a gated area, please ensure that they are on a leash.

WHAT ARE CHECK-IN/CHECK OUT TIMES?

Check-in time is 4pm and check out time is 10am. It is important that we adhere to these times, because there is a chance that someone else will be checking out/in before or after you and we need sufficient time to ready the house for the next renter. If you wish to check-in early, there is a $50 early check-in fee that can be added on to your reservation. Early check-in is only available if someone is not checking out on the morning of your arrival.

WHERE DO WE CHECK-IN/PICK UP KEYS?

Bluegill Lodge on Lake James has a keyless entry system. You will receive a unique access code within 3 days of your arrival, allowing you to go straight to the house and check-in starting at 4pm.

WHAT IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY DURING OUR STAY?

If you are having a medical emergency, dial 911 from the phone in your rental home or cell phone.

We hope that your stay in the area will be relaxing and without incident, but should you need to get in touch with Greybeard, we have someone on call 24 hours a day. Just call our office at 828-669-1072 and select option 1, which will forward to the cell phone of the person on call. Please do not hesitate to call us if something needs immediate attention, but if your question or concern can wait, we ask that you call the office during normal office hours.

WHEN IS THE SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUNDED?

Security deposits are returned within 30 days of guest departure.

WHEN ARE HOMES WITH GAS LOGS IN OPERATION & WILL THERE BE FIREWOOD PROVIDED?

Bluegill Lodge on Lake James has an indoor gas logs fireplace and outdoor fire pit. Gas logs are not in operation May through September due to the warmer summer months. 

Firewood is not supplied by Greybeard. Some houses may have a small leftover supply of firewood for renter use; however, it is best to purchase your own small bundle of wood or Duraflame pressed logs at the local grocery store. Cutting branches, limbs or trees on the property is strictly prohibited. You can use limbs found on the ground. 

IS WIFI SERVICE INCLUDED WITH MY RENTAL RESERVATION? WILL I HAVE CELL PHONE SERVICE AT MY RENTAL?

Wifi is available at Bluegill Lodge on Lake James. Please note that Greybeard Rentals does not guarantee internet connectivity or speed. Each individual homeowner contracts directly with an internet service provider, and due to a variety of reasons, Greybeard does not guarantee service. Our Black Mountain and Asheville offices have wifi service available if needed.

Cell phone service is not guaranteed. You may check with your service provider to see if service is available.

WHERE AND HOW DO I ACQUIRE A BOAT RENTAL IN LAKE JAMES?

Bluegill Lodge on Lake James offers its own private boat dock on Lake James for guests to enjoy within the designated guidelines outlined by Lake James. 

For questions regarding boat rentals, please contact the Lake James Neighborhood Store (828) 391-8600 or Noah’s Landing (828) 707-2174. Find additional information, including Lake James State Park Rules & Regulations, Park & Trail Maps, and Boat Rental & Ramp directions here. 

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