Cottage vacation rentals in Lake James

What an amazing place to stay! Every detail of this house was thoughtfully planned and decorated and included everything you need to make yourself at home. The kitchen and open area living space is fantastic with all amenities to create delicious meals while still hanging with family and friends. Very spacious and comfortable. Loved the lakeside deck, the screen porch and extra entertaining space under the main level with a grill. The lake has beautiful views from both the house and dock, great for boating or just relaxing. Thank you for making us feel right at home! We can’t wait to visit Hickory again!❤️

The cabin was great! Just as described with comfortable beds, quality linens, fun outdoor toys that kept the whole family entertained. The kitchen has everything needed for a meal, quality grill, and overall 5 stars and would come back as a family of 4 any time. Thanks for an amazing week at the lake!

Very nice place. Came with everything you’d ever need and very modern. Nice little things you notice that just makes the stay so much better, like a heated towel rack. They were rebuilding the dock during our stay so we couldn’t really spend the beginning of the day outside due to the construction equipment and men working but it was nice outside all day so we got to spend the afternoon playing with kids in the yard and water. Super close to a lot of grocery stores, gas stations and activities. Perfect place for a family get away!

We had an amazing stay at the lake house! The property was spotless and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to prepare our meals. The highlight of the stay was definitely the lake—perfect for swimming, relaxing, and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The combination of a clean and comfortable home with the natural beauty of the lake made for a wonderful getaway.

A beautiful, quiet, mountain retreat. Peaceful. Lovely. Woody has everything you could possibly need, and a place for everything. Wonderful day.

The Cottage at Lake Lure provided unmatched views and a relaxed and peaceful retreat. Outdoor spaces are beautiful but unfortunately the boat house that was present at the time of booking had been taken down by the time of our stay, reducing the ability to be on the lake. Access to paddleboards and kayaks a plus and the ability to rent a pontoon was a wonderful bonus. Wifi access was spotty and phone service challenging - this provided some challenges to individuals who planned to work a remote day from the booking. Overall a great stay with fire pit, grill, time on the water, and gorgeous scenery.

Annie was an absolute pleasure to have as a host. She was responsive, super friendly and very helpful in every way. Highly recommend booking with her! The house and location is great also!

Lovely, beautiful, peaceful and relaxing with so much room! My little family of 4 could not have been happier here I was so blessed to have came across this place! From canoeing and kayaking to the beach and back, roasting marshmallows by the fire pit, having fun trying to fish while watching all the turtles, to the hot tub and game room we just couldn’t stop running out of things to do and the memories that will last a lifetime! We never even had to leave this beautiful place with bringing groceries on the way there and we sure did not want to leave when it was check out time! From my husband and I to our two beautiful kids we all would highly recommend this place! Brody was such a wonderful host from start to finish always fast to respond with any questions that I may of had! Again would highly recommend this place!!

The Loverly is truly lovely—you’ll feel at home! With a fireplace, a chaise lounge, a hot tub, and more, it’s the perfect retreat. Plan a shopping day in Hendersonville. The local consignment shop, which supports hospice care, offers great prices. For a meal, check out Shine—known for unique dishes and excellent service. In Fairview, The Local Joint is a must-visit. This old-fashioned diner, owned by a single mom, serves hearty meals that last all day. Their eggs Benedict, with fresh spinach, avocado, and homemade skillet potatoes, is a standout. Watching “CoCo” cook—his energy is unmatched—is an experience! Get there early; we went twice, and it was packed. Consider contributing to The Local Joint’s “pay it forward” option. A $10 donation covers a meal for someone in need. This region of North Carolina was severely impacted by Hurricane Helene. The destruction is heartbreaking, but the community is rebuilding. Many businesses and walking trails remain closed, so keep that in mind.

We were visiting Asheville for a friends wedding and this provided the space and amenities we needed for a long weekend. It was peaceful and had a nice patio and outdoor space. It was an awesome suprise to see the fireflies twinkling in the trees by the creek at night while relaxing after a long day. It was just me and my husband but would be nice for a group of adults or a family getaway also. Plenty of space. Thanks for a good vacation!

This was the perfect weekend getaway from the chaos of the city! Emily and Hunter were amazing hosts and I couldn't have asked for a better place to spend the weekend. Everything was as described and we left feeling recharged and stress free! Thank you for hosting us!

We loved staying at this cottage. It was so peaceful and beautiful. We enjoyed the wildlife and the stars are incredible! I caught 5 medium to large fish in the pond. It was a great experience. Will for sure come back during the summer or fall when the leaves on the trees are back.

Big backyard was perfect for the dogs. The Cottage was just as described Very clean with everything we needed for the weekend. We contacted Brandon once for broken blowdryer and he offered to run one over in a couple hours. Very responsive and accommodating. We will stay again

Really enjoyed our stay. The view and sunsets were spectacular. The beds were extremely comfortable. We really enjoyed the hot tub. Great place!!

Private and quaint cottage in a great location to explore the biltmore, arboretum, Blue Ridge Parkway, downtown Asheville, and more!

Cute, cozy, felt right at home! The screened in porch and hot tub were an added bonus that we truly enjoyed.

We had a wonderful time celebrating my fiancés birthday in Saluda as well as staying at Karen and Katie’s place. It’s an absolute adorable house that was perfect for the two of us and our service dog. Location was peaceful and exactly what we were looking for! Would definitely go back!

A peaceful, pet friendly place to stay just 4 minutes from the agriculture center. My dog and I felt right at home.

The cottage was great for the brief visit. Lots of recommendations on where to eat. Would stay again!!

Absolutely wonderful stay! The home was spotless, cozy, and exactly as described. The host was incredibly responsive and made us feel right at home. We would absolutely stay here again - highly recommend!

Our first ABNB experience and Bill made everything easy. House was perfect for us. We are in our 50s and traveled with my 75yr old mom and too small pups. The house is amazing, clean, quiet area off the main rd. Exactly what we wanted. We will definitely return as my kids and grandkids live up here. Perfect host!

It was lovely to stay at Madeline’s place. The house had many thoughtful touches that we appreciated. The recommendations for places to eat and activities were also great. We enjoyed our stay and appreciated Madeline’s warmth and communicativeness.

Great cozy cottage. Loved the trail to walk my dog. The place was very clean . The host was extremely responsive. All around a great place to stay.

Such a beautiful place, both outside and inside. Clean and comfortable. Peaceful area. We were not able to enjoy the deck, which was so inviting, because it rained in the evening and we only stayed one night. I would absolutely stay again!