Waterfront home nestled in the wooded privacy of Dales Creek Cove on Lake James

Another great property managed by Lake James Rentals. This new home (built in 2016) invites you to your own private waterfront playground! Wake up to the sounds of Dales Creek running by the house, then take your coffee with you just a few steps down to the waterfront to enjoy the sunrise. What might your day hold? Cast a line from the bank of the secluded cove, enjoy a meal at the picnic pavilion overlooking pristine Lake James, or just spend the day paddling around the 7,000 acre lake enjoying panoramic views of Southern Appalachia: the South Mountains to the south, the Black Mountain Range to the west, and the Blue Ridge, Grandfather Mountain, Dobson’s Knob, and Linville Gorge to the north. Bring everyone together as the sun sets to enjoy the cool of the evening around the campfire before retiring to any of three bedrooms in this spacious beach-style home. Or maybe you would prefer to drift off to sleep on the screened outdoor sleeping porch to the sounds of creek and crickets, frogs and cicadas. This 1650 square foot home comfortably sleeps six people in three bedrooms, with additional sleeping space between the hand-crafted futon in the open loft and the daybed on the screened sleeping porch. There are two full bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen that will provide you with all the comforts of home. The eat-in kitchen provides seating for six. The home boasts beautiful hardwood floors and ceramic tile throughout, with washer and dryer, dishwasher, and wireless Internet. Enjoy plenty of additional outdoor living and dining space: there are the two spacious 8’X32’ porches (one with a picnic table), an 8’X16’ sundeck, an outdoor shower, and a private 200 square foot covered pavilion with a large picnic table. This home is located on a level lot at the back of a quiet cove with beautiful long-range views of the lake. No steep sidewalks or stairs to get down to the waterfront, and the swimming area has river rock and hard packed sand. A large mountain creek meanders through the property alongside the house and flows into Lake James. Children will have a blast exploring the rocky shores, panning for gold, splashing in the water, traversing the log footbridge, or just creating hours of their own adventures along the shallow shoreline. A large canoe and two kayaks are provided for exploring the lake, Big Island, and dozens of big and little coves. There is plenty of room on this wooded four-acre lot for parking vehicles, boats, and trailers, and the public boat ramp and Bear Creek Marina and restaurant are only two miles away. PLEASE NOTE: This is a family-friendly destination, and we do not rent to large non-family groups including but not limited to fraternities, house parties, wedding receptions, school groups, or other similar organizations. We do not allow occupancy by more than eight people. The primary renter must be at least 25 years old. No smoking indoors and no pets are allowed. This home is available for long-term rentals (from three to nine months) between fall and summer. Contact us for long-term rates. Located in Western North Carolina. *10 minutes to Fonta Flora Brewery at the Whippoorwill Farm *15 minutes to the closest town--Marion, NC *25 minutes to Interstate 40 *30 minutes to Morganton, NC *45 minutes to Asheville or Hickory, NC *Within about an hour drive: Boone, Blowing Rock, the South Mountains, and Linville Gorge (Short Off, the Chimneys, Table Rock, Hawks Bill, Wiseman's View, Sitting Bear, and Linville Falls) *75 minutes to Tryon International Equestrian Center *90 minutes to Charlotte, NC *Two-hour drive: Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Dollywood, Tennessee. Other things to see or do in our area: most people never leave the serenity of this property and the water that surrounds it. However, if you have a desire to explore Western NC, there are endless possibilities! Here are a few: *Lake James State Park for hiking and mountain biking *Pontoon boat rentals from Lake James Rentals or Bear Creek Marina *Brilliant autumn foliage on the Blue Ridge Parkway *Tweetsie Railroad (fun for all ages!) *Mount Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi River--with a restaurant on top of the mountain! *Chimney Rock State Park *Grandfather Mountain with its mile-high swinging bridge and hang-gliding center *Whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking on the Nantahala, Chattooga, Ocoee, Nolichucky, Watauga, North Tow, French Broad, and Green Rivers *Trout fishing on many of the same rivers listed above *Biking on Lake James Road, Highway 126, and the Blue Ridge Parkway *Family friendly snow tubing at Jonas Ridge or Hawksnest *Skiing at Appalachian, Sugar, and Beech Mountains *Rock climbing and ziplining at the Beanstalk Journey *Free concerts in Morganton, NC *Joara Archaeological Site *Black Mountain and Asheville, known for their cuisine, crafts, galleries, art, and shows *Biltmore Estate *Gem mining at many locations *Hundreds of hiking trails within a 50-mile radius