Hilltop Lodge | Luxury Lake James Home with Dock!

Enjoy Lake James in luxury at this impeccably furnished pet-friendly lodge with a private dock & beach area, an outdoor kitchenette a gas grill, a fire pit area, a screened porch, and countless upscale amenities. This rental is pet friendly with an additional $100 pet fee per dog (maximum of 2 dogs allowed). Please include the number of dogs when making your reservation. The space Whether relaxing in the cozy living room around the stone gas fireplace, reading on the screened porch, enjoying the private boat dock, cooking in the great outdoors (while enjoying a cocktail) at the kitchenette with a gas grill and bar seating, or settling down for the evening under the stars at the outdoor fire pit area, this elegant lakefront home combines upscale comfort with stunning woodland and water views! About the Home • Open-concept main level with sleek black window trim and large glass doors provides ample natural light. • Cozy living room centered around a stone gas fireplace and smart TV with streaming • Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas range stove, and quartz countertops • Indoor dining area seating 8 guests • Screened porch with additional outdoor dining space • Outdoor kitchenette with gas grill • Outdoor fire pit area perfect for evening gatherings • Private boat dock and small beach area for lake access Where to Unwind • Upper Level: Primary bedroom with a King bed and en suite bathroom • Lower Level: King bedroom with en suite access • Lower Level: Queen bedroom • Lower Level: Bunk room featuring two sets of bunk beds (full-size bottom, twin-size top) • Cozy den area with patio access, perfect for relaxing or quiet downtime Where to Explore • Private boat dock and small beach area for swimming, boating, and relaxing on Lake James • Paddy’s Creek swimming area (3.9 miles) • Nearby hiking and biking trails within the community • Linville Gorge Wilderness Area (15 miles) • Wolf Pit Trailhead of Shortoff Mountain (8.7 miles) • Linville River Trailhead via Fonta Flora State Trail (5 miles) • Fonta Flora Brewery at Whippoorwill Farm (1.5 miles) • Charming town of Marion for dining, drinks, and local culture (20 minutes) • Asheville, just 45 minutes away, for world-class dining, breweries, and attractions Important to Note: This home has 4 exterior cameras and a Ring Doorbell facing the driveway/parking area. 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 has its own private boat dock on Lake James. The owner has a boat and a jet ski permanently docked, but there is an available spot for a guest boat and an additional jet ski. If interested in renting a boat during your stay, please contact Lake James Marina or Noah's Landing. Boats cannot be launched from the property, so guests should plan to use one of the nearby public boat ramps on Lake James. While the home provides access to Lake James, it does NOT offer access to Camp Lake James amenities. Guest access All of our homes are private residences so you have access to the entire house unless otherwise noted in the description (the owner may not allow use of the garage, etc). Free parking at all homes. After you make your reservation, you will receive an email with instructions for access, including a keyless access code if your home has keyless entry. You will hear from one of our local rental staff members and we will be available to assist you in whatever way we can! Other things to note For dog-friendly houses, approval of the pet by Greybeard Rentals must be obtained. Those cottages allowing dogs are limited to one or two housebroken domestic animals, depending on the home. A $100.00 per dog, non-refundable fee is charged on all reservations including a pet. Sorry, homes are not cat-friendly due to common allergies.