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Easy Breezy beach house on secluded waterfront
🏝️🌞🐬 Take it easy at this unique and tranquil beach cottage nestled in the woods on the Albemarle sound! This hidden gem provides a unique combo of a rural getaway and the beach! Wildlife is truly plentiful at this romantic escape or family vacay- see dolphins, otters, turtles, etc. Enjoy 3 cozy bedrooms, new hot tub, private dock, kayaks, personal balcony off each room with amazing views! Located conveniently between downtown Elizabeth city and Outer Banks. Relaxation and serenity awaits you!🌊🏖️☀️

Lakefront with Million Dollar Views on HYCO Lake
Get away from the stresses of life with this 3-Bedroom lakehouse with large boathouse. Sleeps 10 people in bedrooms and additional spaces on living room on couches. Breathtaking view of the lake and surrounding. Enjoy the water with included floating water mat or explore the area with our 2 kayaks and 2 paddle boards. Home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, spacious full kitchen, washer/dryer, fire pit, 1,000MBs WIFI, YouTube LiveTV, gas grill , whole house standby generator and other amenities.

Private cozy lake home with indoor pool!
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Secluded home yet close to town. Nestled in a quiet cove right off the main channel on Lake Hickory. It has a heated indoor pool so even in the winter time you can enjoy the water with view of the lake. There is a dock as well. So if you happen to want to enjoy the lake, you can. The house has its own boat ramp so if you want to bring your own boat you can. If not there are places to rent them from. Hope you come and enjoy our piece of paradise.

Heaven Hill | Lakefront Escape on High Rock
Escape to High Rock Lake. Heaven Hill is a peaceful waterfront retreat built for slowing down and making memories. Enjoy a private dock in a quiet cove, unwind by the fire pit, or relax on the screened-in porch with lake views. With space to gather and recharge, it’s THE getaway for families, couples, or friends. Just minutes from Childress Vineyards, Salisbury, and historic Lexington, and about 35 minutes to Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro/High Point. Experience lake life at its best!

Loblolly House. Retreat.Pond&Pine. Cabin15minUNC.
Nestled amongst the loblolly pines, our renovated 1975 cabin is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom cozy, clean house in the woods, overlooking a 4 acre pond, with residential ducks. Escape from day-to-day life, with a feeling of being a million miles away, yet conveniently close to Chapel Hill & Pittsboro, 15 min S. of UNC & minutes from groceries & restaurants. Lux mattress & linens, dinghy, wifi, fire circle, fairy forest, spacious deck with pond view & a fire table, BBQ with lovely cafe lights awaits!

Lakefront Retreat Nature Escape
Welcome to the Little Blue Heron! Relax and restore, or get your creative juices flowing at this nature sanctuary. Lake front cottage at Lake Waccamaw with canal views in the back. Great for wading, boating, or swimming in the summer and bird watching and soaking up the peaceful views in the winter. Watch the sun rise over the lake from the King bed in the master bedroom! Perfect for artists, those looking to reflect or re-connect, or short getaways. Up to 2 dogs allowed, woof! ($50 fee)

Romantic Couples Stay with Hot Tub & Great Views
Experience Luxury Glamping at Natures Dome while Exploring the Smoky Mountains this Summer. Chase waterfalls and count the stars ✨ gazing through the skylight. Relax listening to the sounds of the creek below 💞. Enjoy the privacy & seclusion while being minutes from downtown Sylva & Dillsboro, Harrah's Cherokee Casino & The Smoky Mountain Scenic Train Ride 🚂. The National Parks & Blueridge Parkway is within 25 mins while bigger cities like Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge are about an hours drive.

Lake Front Living with Private Sandy Beach!
Get a slice of peaceful lakefront living in this welcoming Aframe home with spectacular views! Awake each morning to the sun rising over the lake, then fill the day playing on your own private sandy beach, kayaking, fishing, or birdwatching. Take a short walk to the deeper lake for a refreshing swim or go for hike at Bay Tree Lake State Park which is right around the corner. Whip up a fabulous meal in the large open kitchen and end the evening with s’mores by the fire and unbelievable stars!

Right on River , Rainbow Trout , Hot Tub ,Wildlife
If you are an avid fisherman , Skier, or just want total relaxation. The month of December it will be fully decked out for CHRISTMAS. The cabin sits on the North Toe River. 2 BR fully furnished cabin is so comfy and cozy with every detail thought of. The hot tub with the view of the river & the firepit with wood furnished is a great way to spend the day outdoors… Enjoy hiking, fishing, tubing , and watching the wildlife that frequents the property. Winery’s , skiing & shopping near by.

Moss Creek Waterfront Cabin Boone Perfect Location
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION...CREEKSIDE RELAXATION! One mile to Hound Ears Golf Club! Moss Creek cabin sits next to a gently flowing creek. Enjoy your early mornings or late evenings next to the fire overlooking the water. A peaceful getaway that is incredibly convenient to the top High Country attractions. Only 5 miles to Blowing Rock, 8 miles to Boone, and 12 miles to Banner Elk. Moss Creek is the perfect location for shopping, dining, skiing, biking, hiking & beautiful family parks.

The Playground! 4br/3ba Views! Skee-ball®! More!
Welcome to The Playground! If you like fun, relaxation, and gorgeous views, then you will looooove The Playground. It is the perfect place to breathe fresh air, see beauty, gather with friends and family, play, and relax. Paddle in the quiet cove. Play Real Skee-Ball®, foosball, 4-person NFL® Blitz, 60-in-1 multi-arcade (Pac-Man, Galaga, Frogger, etc.), cornhole, and more Lounge on the double-decker deck. Watch the 75" 4K TV while on the leather sectional. Sip coffee and more!

Cozy Creekside Cabin on 64 Private Acres
Welcome to Laurel Valley Retreat! Come enjoy 64 acres, surrounding this Scandi inspired cabin! Soak in your private hot tub, shower outdoors under the stars, and enjoy the fresh air as you hike up the mountainside or sit peacefully near the rushing creek. Toast marshmallows and spoil yourself with s'mores around the firepit. The cozy space is full of natural light and warmth with comfy furnishings inside and out. Less than 5 miles from Hatley Pointe Ski Resort (Wolf Ridge).
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