Custom Lake Norman cottage on private road, built in 2012. Modern, private.
About this cottage rental
Pease read the entire description, and feel free to reach out with any questions after. (From April 1st-Sept 1st we are only accepting Saturday- Saturday rentals.) Lucky Cove Cottage, our family's custom lakefront house is the perfect getaway for those seeking privacy, an open modern interior and a house constructed with quality rather than quantity as a priority. Built using the latest in energy efficient technologies, our cottage is cozy, quiet and full of light with the lake facing side full of glass to take in the waves or enjoy the sunset. if you change the tv from its proper setting we will do our best to help youThe TV has 2 remotes. There are instructions for use. Pretty simple. The house is lined with white pine interior, giving a warm glow and a wonderful acoustic character and the smell of white pine. The master bedroom balcony overlooks the living room which has a 24 ft ceiling. The small footprint gives an intimate feel, while having three levels allows people private space for contemplation. Great blue heron, owls, osprey, deer, bass and garr are daily visitors to our cove. Our dock is protected from the sun until after noon each day and is a great space to have coffee in the morning or cocktails while enjoying the sunset. Easy access to our small beach to launch our kayaks, canoe or sailboat, all available for your use. Several boat ramps nearby for larger craft and boat rental is only a five minute drive. Our dock will accommodate up to a 28 ft boat and is protected from large wave action from almost every direction. It is only a couple minutes motoring from the main channel and the best part of Lake Norman. We do not rent at the monthly rate during peak season since we our cottage stays fully booked, but you can rent multiple weeks at the weekly rate during summer season. This house is not your average rental and is not appropriate for parties, and is not available for rentals that involve larger groups sharing weekends over a longer period, i.e. 4 couples rent for a month and each use for a separate weekend. If you have very rambunctious children you may find protecting the interior finish and furniture problematic. We expect our guests to treat our house and our neighbors with care and respect. Our house is on a private road. Please don't drive further down our road than our driveway, instead use our driveway to turn around to respect our neighbors further down the roads privacy. Please park only on our property and not along the fence along the private road. Our cottage has: One king bed in the master on the third floor. One full bed and one bunk bed on the first floor. We do whatever we can to make this a relaxing experience for you and your family. We provide the extras so that it is not nessasary to pack the car to the rim. Paper towels, toilet paper, laundry and dish soap, linens and towels, beach towels, life preservers, propane, trash bags enough for normal use for one week are included. Typically there is a good selection of spices, cooking oil, coffee filters. Ice trays are provided, there is no ice maker. We are very happy to answer any questions you may have after you read the complete listing. After booking we will need to speak to renters directly by phone to insure that the rules of the house are clearly understood. We also will need a copy of the drivers license and the make and license tag of vehicles and a list of guest staying before arrival. We reserve the right to cancel any booking if this is not completed or if we determine that the party does not conform to our policies. Parties larger than 5 are possible but we will need to discuss this before booking. Thats a lot so thank you for reading! Please note that the VRBO lists average nightly rate is an average of the entire year and does not reflect seasonal variability in price. Enter your dates to see an accurate cost per days.The TV has 2 remotes. Also, there are instructions for use. Pretty simple. Some people, less technically adept like us, have inadvertently change source or input and been unable to get it back to proper setting. If the settings don't get changed there is no problem. We try to fix any problem that arrises but by phone, but will not be able to drive the 2 hours round trip to reset the tv. It has happened. Just want to be clear. Thank you!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(75 Reviews)
5.0
I needed a positive environment to recover from surgery, and this house was near perfect. The numerous windows allowed me to enjoy the view of the water and trees from sunrise to sunset. On warmer days I sat on a porch rocker to commune with all sorts of birds.
The house house its quirks - Ikea appliances require consulting instructions - but I ended up quite happy with the kitchen once I figured it out.
The owner is incredibly responsive, and personally came by to replace a leaking toilet within hours of being notified. The neighbors seem a bit close at times, but are friendly and helpful. I felt completely safe in the area, and met more folks on my many walks along Shipps Lane.
My suggestions for improvement would be: level up the front steps for safety, and possibly add graphics/labels to the light switches. For off-season indoor dwelling, a few more reading lamps & couch pillows (just basics from Target) would be nice in the living area.
In summary, I was grateful to have spent 4 weeks at this special house. I would love to visit again during kayaking weather!
5.0
We loved everything about this place. Michael was so responsive and accommodating with any questions we had, which were only a minor couple of questions. The place was clean and views of the lake were spectacular. Several fun hang out areas to choose from. We rented a pontoon from nearby Safe Harbor and it was super easy to dock at the cottage. We cooked a couple of meals there and the kitchen had everything we needed. We highly recommend this cottage!
5.0
Super great, can’t wait to come back!
5.0
This is the most relaxing, peaceful, perfect cove, lake getaway house that we could have asked for. Sure hope to make the visit again in the future!
4.0
Stayed a week. The owner was very responsive. The cabin has a quirky and cool vibe. It was very clean inside. The beds and pillows are quite comfortable. This was our first time on Lake Norman and the lake is HUGE. We loved and used the kayaks, paddle board and tube. The master bathroom is great. Hot showers! The house is close to groceries and restaurants. Great wifi and great AC.
The cabin has a few negatives that might bother some guests. Living area is small which is accurately reflected in pictures. You should definitely bring your own lakeside towels as there were only 3. (Bath towels were plentiful though.)
The master is an open loft and the basement bedroom is also open so you hear the TV or any conversations up and down. It’s also a bit dark inside. The basement bathroom toilet had an issue and we kept having to take the tank top off and fiddle with it. (We didn’t report it and I’m sure it would have been handled if we had.)
During our stay, the property had a lumber pile/some construction debris in the front yard which made it seem trashier than it actually is. Some people may be bothered by the location with huge electrical towers next door. But we were ok with it. It’s not a luxury cabin but it was a lot of fun, has a great dock and we enjoyed it.
Lastly, the IKEA appliances requires a little learning curve but worked fine.
5.0
My husband and our adult daughter and I stayed for the week at this property. We had an awesome time on the lake - we made great use of the two kayaks and one stand up paddle board and the dock right on the property. The protective cove was the perfect place to practice and learn on the SUP. We loved being on the quieter side of the lake. It was close to all we needed - groceries, gas, coffee, ice cream - but far from the traffic. The house had all we needed and more - super clean, well-stocked, and comfortable. We cooked every day and grilled a few times with the included grill. The kitchen was plenty big and well stocked. Michael was very easy to communicate with and always had suggestions for our requests. We would highly recommend!
5.0
We loved our time at Lake Norman. Michael was great to work with and the house was clean and welcoming. We loved sitting on the porch looking at the lake while eating our breakfast each morning.
5.0
Great property in a great location in Denver. We loved the warm, rustic cabin look and feel but it was actually quite modern as far as appliances etc. The house was suprisingly well stocked. We loved taking the kayaks out, enjoying coffee on the dock and on the deck and making a fire at night. Also this may sound minor but I really appreciated that we never once saw a spider in the house, which is impressive with how wooded the lot is. We enjoyed lunch at My Brothers Bagel, and food and pastries at the nearby cafe. Overall wonderful stay and we hope to come back again!!
3.0
Comfortable property. Host was very accessible and made sure everything was as expected.
5.0
Nice quiet location. Beautiful views of the trees and lake from each room of the house. Very clean home. Quiet retreat, but with quick access to stores and restaurants. We grilled on the porch most every day. We were there for a month, and I did not tire of the view. Would definitely stay again. The owner was very responsive whenever I needed a question answered.
5.0
The lake house is in a perfect location, directly in front of the lake, with beautiful views off the dock. It’s a cozy cabin-type house that was perfect for my husband and I.
Everything was clean and as described. Shops and restaurants and local amenities are within a short driving distance. We both are busy professionals and this was just to get away we needed.
Michael was fantastic as a host. Communicating with us, responding immediately, recommending local stuff, and he was so gracious about us bringing our cats. We wanted to shorten our visit by 2 days, and he spent time on VRBO trying to make that happen for us. We consider his service to be over and above!
We definitely recommend him and his place. Five stars all the way!
5.0
Owners bent over backwards to make our stay enjoyable
5.0
The house was great and had everything we needed. The sunfish was a nice bonus. First week of August was very quiet on this lake.
5.0
Wonderful home with modern amenities in a cabin like setting. Great restaurants nearby with shopping less than 10 minutes away.
5.0
I have never stayed in a vacation rental home that I didn't have to pack half of my house to take with me. I was blown away when the owner said "bring a tooth brush and clothes". This place was amazing and the easiet vacation to prepare and pack for. Beautfil home, quite location. Close to convience and grocery stores. Provides books, movies, bed linens, towels, wash cloths, dishes, kayaks, fire pit, rocking chairs on the dock,,, too much to list. Gental slope to the dock. Quite cove on quite part of the lake. Just a wonderful experience and a good, easy week of relaxation --- exactly what this family needed. Thank you Michael
5.0
Secluded, rustic feel, easy access to lake.
5.0
We had a wonderful experience at this location, private dock, well stocked house and great neighborhood. Very peaceful and relaxing. Thank you for allowing us this quiet vacation with our little ones 💕
5.0
This property was a great place to unplug and unwind, while still having the modern conveniences of WiFi/TV/ full kitchen (if you want them)! The cabin is GREAT, very clean, and fully stocked with anything you might need. It feels remote, but just a short 10 minute trip to restaurants/Walmart etc. The lake is right at your doorstep! Our family of 4 had a wonderful time. The owner was incredibly helpful and responsive. Thanks so much for your hospitality, Michael!
5.0
Quiet Paradise
This property was a great place to unplug and unwind, while still having the modern conveniences of WiFi/TV/ full kitchen (if you want them)! The cabin is GREAT, very clean, and fully stocked with anything you might need. It feels remote, but just a short 10 minute trip to restaurants/Walmart etc. The lake is right at your doorstep! Our family of 4 had a wonderful time. The owner was incredibly helpful and responsive. Thanks so much for your hospitality, Michael!
5.0
The Perfect Place with Great Hosts
We rented this space for 12 days as a short term rental during a relocation. The location is amazing, right on Lake Norman with a beautiful dock for fishing or Launching one of the provided Kayaks in for a float. The quiet street with a small farm down the way makes evening walks fun and entertaining to visit with the cows and horses.
The home is so cool, a custom designed space optimizing views of the surrounding beauty with cool finishes throughout. This place was built with love and is so enjoyable to enjoy it. We really enjoyed staying in the upstairs loft and having the kids in the basement bunk room. The space was really nice for the 3 of them to enjoy as 'thier' space and hang out. The kitchen was well stocked and the kitchen table and table under the covered deck were perfect for family meals.
The hosts are amazing. Communication was excellent leading up to and during the stay. It was obvious they wanted to make sure our family of 5 had a great experience and they definitely succeeded. We can't wait to come back to Lake Norman and rent with them again.
5.0
28 day stay - February 2022
Rented lake house for February 2022. Nice property for small group. Open concept plan with full basement, lots of light, and good views of lake from every floor. We had two minor issues which Mike remedied via same-day delivery Amazon order. Ikea convection oven was a bit tricky to master - good idea to read the instructions twice; converting Fahrenheit cooking temp to Celcius was easy with google. Sitting out on the deck, or on the dock, was a treat compared to a cold Midwestern winter day at home. Definitely will be back on Lake Norman the future.
5.0
We went there to see snow however Gif had other plans. The home was beautiful the ow we an absolute delight to work with and the kids had a ball fishing. Highly recommend.
5.0
Family vacation
We went there to see snow however Gif had other plans. The home was beautiful the ow we an absolute delight to work with and the kids had a ball fishing. Highly recommend.
5.0
We had a great family vacation. Mike and his family did everything to make sure we had a great stay. We would highly recommend this vacation rental. Thanks Again… Tim and Robin
5.0
Great Experience
We had a great family vacation. Mike and his family did everything to make sure we had a great stay. We would highly recommend this vacation rental. Thanks Again… Tim and Robin
5.0
My kids are asking when can we be back. It's a 5 star place everything about was just perfect. Amazing wood work, kitchen is loaded pots and pans al kids of dishes and has new appliances.
5.0
Love the place
My kids are asking when can we be back. It's a 5 star place everything about was just perfect. Amazing wood work, kitchen is loaded pots and pans al kids of dishes and has new appliances.
5.0
I've stayed in this property several different occasions. Michael is always a pleasure to deal with should any questions arise during your stay. Thanks again...I'll definitely be back.
5.0
Bush Lane Cabin
I've stayed in this property several different occasions. Michael is always a pleasure to deal with should any questions arise during your stay. Thanks again...I'll definitely be back.
5.0
This is our third time visiting and we will continue to come back! Beautiful property, great location, and such wonderful owners. Communication is always excellent and we are thankful for such a great spot to visit. Couldn’t recommend it more!
5.0
Favorite getaway spot!
This is our third time visiting and we will continue to come back! Beautiful property, great location, and such wonderful owners. Communication is always excellent and we are thankful for such a great spot to visit. Couldn’t recommend it more!
5.0
Fabulous Getaway
Our family had an incredible week stay at Michael's home. The home itself is a beautiful mix of modern/contemporary and cabin/lake house! You can even see the cove from the master shower. The house was immaculate and had everything we needed and wanted for a relaxing, fun week.
We spent a lot of time on the water exploring in the kayaks and paddle boards. We rented a boat for a couple days from the marina 2 minutes across the cove. Safe Harbor Marina had the best rental prices on the lake and it was easy to pull the boat up to the house dock to park overnight or refill our coolers with snacks! Michael also had a tube to pull behind the boat that my kids loved.
The side of the lake was very quiet when we were there (school just started in the area) but close to restaurants, grocery stores and the city if you wanted to get out. We had a rainy day but the games, movies, books and covered porch were perfect for hanging out.
There was plenty of space for a couple teens to spread out. The dock was a great location to look at stars, read a book or start off exploring the lake and coves nearby.
Michael was super quick to get back with us when we had any questions. They went above and beyond providing linens, paper products, propane for the grill, ice, water toys, and even having some beer and pizzas on hand for our arrival!
We plan to be back again soon.
5.0
Enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Perfect family getaway.
Could not have asked for a better location for a quiet family vacation. The house is situated on a lovely road country road and the bay is perfect for kids to swim in. We had access to a plethora of kayaks, inflatables and a paddle board.
Michael was a super helpful host and was willing to go above and beyond to accommodate us.
Hopefully we will be back soon, I was very sad to leave.
3.0
Let me start by saying, the craftsmanship of the inside of the home is beautiful. I loved the rustic/industrial look & feel. The use of old refurbished doors ties it all together. There are stunning views of the lake from the loft. And the abundance of windows allows for the natural light to come in throughout the home.
An hour before our arrival Mike contacted us to let us know that the house had been struck by lightning a month and a half ago. He advised only the left side of the stove was currently working,the main entrance door had an issue with the lock and that we could not use the electricity at the dock since it had not been inspected.
Upon arrival I felt that the pictures were a little deceiving. If I could have received a refund, I would have left that night. The cottage is not as big as the pictures represent, I felt the outside was not kept up as well as it could be. The kayaks mentioned were for kids and the grill was a little table top Weber grill that looked as though it had never been cleaned. I contacted the host in regards & he brought us 2 adult kayaks, a Coleman stand up grill and bug spray. We also found that the bedding was dirty & woman's clothing in the drawers that were we to dispose of.
The 1st evening we found water leaking out of the HVAC system on bottom l
Floor. We notified Mike & he said it was due to the humidity in the house. The motion sensor lights on the porch flicker off and on constantly with the sensor being covered by a black rubber glove.
There was no ice/ice trays. The water had subsided in the basement but the pan was still full. The boys enjoyed the kayaks and did some fishing but with no yard to throw a baseball/football, chips golf balls, kick the soccer ball or swim (the water was fifthy with trash washing up in the cove), we decided that my parents rental across the lake was a better choice for our teenage boys, so they stayed with them for the week. They were only 25 minutes away but we didn't get spend as much time with them as we could have. We tried to find another rental but all were booked.
The TV was difficult to figure out with very limited channels. The blinds are similar to a post it noted and just fell off the doors as well as the "yard" has old boats just sitting in it, covered with leaves.
By the end of the week water started to leak again from under the door where we continued to soak up with towels. Mike was notified.
My first VRBO experience was not what I imagined.
5.0
Excellent (Again!)
This was our second year in a row staying at Michael’s house on Lake Norman. We booked in 2020 because it seemed like the perfect vacation for COVID. We loved it so much that we booked again in 2021. We have fallen in love with the lake and we love staying at Michael’s cottage. It’s the perfect mix of cabin in the woods meets house on the lake. The cove it is located on is peaceful and quiet. The wooded lot provides shade so you’re not baking in the sun all day. The porch is the perfect place to relax at the beginning and ending of your day. Our kids (ages 13 and 10) loved having the lower level all to themselves. Amenities are great, including a canoe, standup paddleboard, and kayaks to take out on the lake. Michael is an excellent host – friendly, great communication and responsiveness. Highly recommended all around! We will be back!
5.0
Thank you
Enjoyed our stay.
3.0
July 23rd week
House is pleasant and cozy. Loved the wooden walls and ceilings, as a woodworker myself. Kitchen appliances didn't all work: no ice maker, only 2 stove burners working; oven confusing. Door handle not working well; hard to use. One of the sinks in the master bathroom was clogged. Cleaners did only a fair job; used bandaids on floor in master bath; kitchen cabinets and vent hood greasy.
3.0
Family Vacation
Let me start by saying, the craftsmanship of the inside of the home is beautiful. I loved the rustic/industrial look & feel. The use of old refurbished doors ties it all together. There are stunning views of the lake from the loft. And the abundance of windows allows for the natural light to come in throughout the home.
An hour before our arrival Mike contacted us to let us know that the house had been struck by lightning a month and a half ago. He advised only the left side of the stove was currently working,the main entrance door had an issue with the lock and that we could not use the electricity at the dock since it had not been inspected.
Upon arrival I felt that the pictures were a little deceiving. If I could have received a refund, I would have left that night. The cottage is not as big as the pictures represent, I felt the outside was not kept up as well as it could be. The kayaks mentioned were for kids and the grill was a little table top Weber grill that looked as though it had never been cleaned. I contacted the host in regards & he brought us 2 adult kayaks, a Coleman stand up grill and bug spray. We also found that the bedding was dirty & woman's clothing in the drawers that were we to dispose of.
The 1st evening we found water leaking out of the HVAC system on bottom l
Floor. We notified Mike & he said it was due to the humidity in the house. The motion sensor lights on the porch flicker off and on constantly with the sensor being covered by a black rubber glove.
There was no ice/ice trays. The water had subsided in the basement but the pan was still full. The boys enjoyed the kayaks and did some fishing but with no yard to throw a baseball/football, chips golf balls, kick the soccer ball or swim (the water was fifthy with trash washing up in the cove), we decided that my parents rental across the lake was a better choice for our teenage boys, so they stayed with them for the week. They were only 25 minutes away but we didn't get spend as much time with them as we could have. We tried to find another rental but all were booked.
The TV was difficult to figure out with very limited channels. The blinds are similar to a post it noted and just fell off the doors as well as the "yard" has old boats just sitting in it, covered with leaves.
By the end of the week water started to leak again from under the door where we continued to soak up with towels. Mike was notified.
My first VRBO experience was not what I imagined.
5.0
We had a wonderful week. Michael was very helpful, the location was great, and enjoyed everything on the lake!!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Lake Norman?
The average price for a rental in Lake Norman is $281 per night. This rental is $16 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Custom Lake Norman cottage on private road, built in 2012. Modern, private.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Custom Lake Norman cottage on private road, built in 2012. Modern, private.. Enjoy the water!
Is Custom Lake Norman cottage on private road, built in 2012. Modern, private. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Custom Lake Norman cottage on private road, built in 2012. Modern, private.?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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