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Lakeside Retreat on Lake James

4.7500
4.8 (4 Reviews)
3 Bedrooms
2.5 Baths
8 Guests
Lake James
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Featured Amenities

  • Fire Pit
  • King Bed
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private Dock on Lake
  • Wifi

Cancellation Policy

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

Description

Bedroom 1
1 King
Bedroom 2
1 Queen
Bedroom 3
2 Bunk Bed
Lakeside Retreat at Camp Lake James is the ultimate blend of mountain luxury and lakeside leisure. Nestled just steps from the exclusive Camp Lake James Pavilion, this upscale lakefront cabin comfortably sleeps 8 and features everything from a screened porch with an outdoor fireplace to a private dock. Inside, enjoy high-end furnishings, a well-equipped kitchen, and cozy spaces for family or friends. Whether you're roasting marshmallows by the fire pit or spending your days at the Camp's pool and canteen, this property delivers a one-of-a-kind getaway filled with both adventure and serenity.

About the Home
• Fully-equipped kitchen with wine cooler, gas range, dishwasher, and drip-style coffee maker
• Living room with wood-burning fireplace and 40" TV for streaming
• Formal dining area with seating for 6
• Screened-in porch with 50" TV for streaming, wood-burning fireplace, and access to the covered deck with outdoor dining
• Wood-burning fire pit and nearby park-style charcoal grill

Where to Unwind
• Main floor primary bedroom with king-size bed and en suite bathroom with clawfoot soaking tub and walk-in shower
• Main floor bedroom with queen-size bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower
• Upper-level loft with two twin-over-twin bunk beds and 43" TV for streaming

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 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.

Amenities

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Iron Board
  • King Bed
  • Lake View
  • Laptop Friendly
  • Linens provided
  • Private Entrance
  • Satellite or Cable
  • Smoke Detector
  • Television
  • Towels provided
  • Washer
  • Wifi

Suitability

  • Air Conditioning
  • Children Welcome
  • Cleaning Disinfection
  • 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

  • Deck Patio Uncovered
  • Fire Pit
  • Grill
  • Screened Porch
  • Unheated outdoor pool shared

Availability

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Location

Reviews

Lakeside Retreat review

Sent on 2023-08-07 by Janna
Overall
4
Lovely home, clean inside and most beautiful interior for a home rental. Trail to beach and lake was a steep dirt trail and trail to dock was also dirt trail but more level. Not a real problem but probably should be put in description. My son in law cleaned up the trail to make it easier for all. We also picked up the litter left at the beach by previous people. We lived on the beautiful front porch and grilled out every night. The kitchen was nicely furnished with everything needed. Beds were comfy as well as the furniture. Nice to park so close to house for unpacking. Probably should include in description that upstairs loft has no door and is open to downstairs so maybe best to describe house as 2 bedrooms and sleeping loft. The house was steps from the awesome huge pool, kiddie pool, hot tub, and beach. The house description said we had use of the canteen/Cafe there so we headed down our first day there. Lots of confusion about how to pay for food and drinks there since they don't accept cash. We arrived by 4 but office had no one there. So renters might want to get this clarified so you do not experience the similar frustration. All in all, this house and amenities are amazing. The porch with rockers and long dining table,little swimming beach and pool were our favorites. But the gorgeous kitchen and appliances and comfy furniture were greatly appreciated also. Front porch was huge and was where we ate all our meals and hung out during the short rains. Thanks for the overall great time!

Manager's Response

Janna, thank you so much for providing feedback on your recent stay at Lakeside Retreat. We're delighted that you had an overall wonderful getaway and enjoyed the beautifully-furnished interior, gorgeous lake setting, and fantastic community amenities. While the upper loft bedroom has barn doors that do a good job of closing it off from the living room, we've made a note that it does not have a door by the stairwell. We apologize for the inconvenience you encountered with the wristbands and Cantina. Guests get their wristbands (which allow food and drinks to be charged to their reservation) from The Camp which is part of the Lake James Community and not associated with Greybeard Rentals. This is the first time an issue with the wristbands had been reported to us, so we believe this was just a one-time mix-up. We appreciate you recommending us to fellow travelers, and we hope that we'll get the opportunity to host you again when you return to the area! 

Amazing weekend!

Sent on 2023-08-01 by Karen
Overall
5
We LOVED out stay at Lakeside! The accommodation was so comfortable & the lake was gorgeous! Couldn’t ask for a better stay!

Manager's Response

Karen, we're delighted that you had such an exceptional stay and enjoyed the comfortable accommodations and gorgeous lakefront setting. We appreciate you reviewing and recommending us to future guests, and we look forward to helping you next mountain getaway soon!

Lakeside Retreat Lake James

Sent on 2022-08-29 by Robin W.
Overall
5
Were you satisfied with the property's general condition?
5
Were you happy with the property's location? (convenience, safety, view, etc.)
5
How would you rate the cleanliness of your home?
4
How would you rate the reservations process
5
Would you recommend this property to a friend?
The house was spacious and had great outdoor space. The amenities at 1780 were very nice! We enjoyed the pools. It was also convenient to have the dock.

Perfect Lake James Vacation

Sent on 2022-07-16 by Sarah C.
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5
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Would you recommend this property to a friend?
Location on the lake is perfect! This property is as close as you can get to the Camp pool, grill and tennis/pickle ball courts. The house is a short, easy walk to the dock too. The trails are well Maintained and great for hiking and running.

FAQs

WHERE IS THIS HOUSE LOCATED?

Lakeside Retreat 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?

This property offers a flexible cancellation policy that differs from the standard cancellation policy. The policy for this home is the moderate policy. The terms of the policy are as stated: Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive 100% refund. Bookings canceled at least 14 days before the start of the stay will receive 50% refund.

WHAT IS YOUR PET POLICY AND FEE?

Lakeside Retreat 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?

Lakeside Retreat 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.

WILL THERE BE FIREWOOD PROVIDED?

Lakeside Retreat on Lake James has an indoor wood-burning fireplace and outdoor fire pit. 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. 

Absolutely NO fires are permitted outside since the property is not fitted with a fire ring/fire pit. You cannot bring your own portable fire pit. 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 Lakeside Retreat 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?

Lakeside Retreat on Lake James offers its own private boat dock and beach area 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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