To view a wonderful video of the home please copy and paste the following you tube link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=djK4CtUH7QQ Budget-friendly lakefront mansion! This VRBO gem is by far the most affordable option on Lake Norman that can accommodate up to 20 guests. An ideal haven for family, friends, corporate retreats, social events, church groups, and nature lovers alike. This versatile home promises a welcoming space secluded in nature. House includes: - 5 bedrooms (4 Primary suites), 6.5 bathrooms; sleeps up to 20 guests - The suites have their own private deck - Dock to store your boat rental - Two kayaks, a canoe, paddles and life vests come with the rental of the home. - massive 14x30 feet movie theater screen—perfect for gaming enthusiasts with its provision for bringing your own games, PlayStations, and Xbox Nestled within the scenic 2000-acre Lake Norman State Park, it offers unparalleled access to nature with: - 17 miles of hiking trails - 35 miles of mountain biking trails - sprawling 13-mile shoreline - The beautiful wooded state park that surrounds you has a swimming area, free boat launch, community building that will hold over 100 people (ideal for weddings, family reunions, business meetings), picnic shelters, canoe and paddle boat rentals. Park ranger give nature hikes. Visit Lake Norman State Park Webpage for more info. The park's quite hours are from 9:00 pm until 9:00 am. These quite hours are enforced by the park rangers. Mountain bikes can be rented in Statesville which is 9 miles away. Wine tours of the local vineyards are also available. The owner was the former Western District Naturalist for 14 years and can lead free nature hikes for your group. He has also led nature tours to 17 countries, including 15 African safaris and being a naturalist on cruise ships in Alaska and on the Columbia river. Other places he has led groups to are New Zealand, Newfoundland, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Thailand, Malaysia, France, England, Netherlands, Mexico and many others. If you would like to discuss with him putting together a tour for you, just let him know. Of the large number of homes listed on Lake Norman, this is only one that combines these 4 amenities: lake front, sleeps 20, movie theater, inside the 2000 acre Lake Norman State Park.. The top entrance level is handicapped friendly with entrance ramp, all doors 36 inch wide and the walk-in master shower is approximately 5 by 8 feet. You will have your own private wooded cove and dock. Must be at least 25 years old to rent the home. Please read the home's reviews.