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# Higher Ground at Lake James | Hot Tub, Boat Slip & Game Room!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

At Higher Ground at Lake James | Hot Tub, Boat Slip & Game Room!, you can look forward to a firepit, a playground, and an arcade/game room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 

## Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

### Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82024 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Hot tub
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Higher Ground at Lake James | Hot Tub, Boat Slip & Game Room!

Nestled within the pristine gated community of The Enclave, Higher Ground at Lake James is located on a private and expansive 5-acre lot with access to a deeded boat slip. Outfitted with sleek, modern amenities, the home boasts a hot tub, indoor and outdoor gas log fireplace, fire pit, and game room. When you're not relaxing and taking advantage of the numerous amenities at this marvelous vacation home, spend your days soaking up the sun while boating and swimming on Lake James or exploring nearby hiking trails like the Fonta Flora Loop in Lake James State Park. For view chasers, this home is about an hour's drive from Linville Gorge Wilderness–aka the “Grand Canyon of the East” and the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, which offers even more views and hikes.   
  
After a fun-filled day of adventure, grab a craft beer at Fonta Flora's open-air brewery at Whippoorwill Farm before heading to J. Hartman's for fresh seafood and a cocktail or McDowell Local for a delicious burger paired with NC staple, Cheerwine. Before saying goodbye to the mountains of Western North Carolina, take an hour's drive to explore the hip River Arts District and iconic Biltmore Estate in Asheville. The “Land of Sky” is home to an impressive number of award-winning restaurants and breweries along with local shops filled with special keepsakes to remind you of your time in the enchanting Blue Ridge Mountains!  
  
About the House  
• Well-equipped kitchen with island seating for 3, dishwasher, and combination drip-style and Keurig coffee maker.  
• Open-concept dining for 6.  
• Living room with 55" Roku TV and gas log fireplace.  
• Screened-in porch with outdoor living space, gas log fireplace, 55" Roku TV, and access to the uncovered deck and hot tub.  
• A powder room and washer and dryer are located on the main floor.  
• Upper-level game room with shuffleboard, Pac-Man arcade game, 65" Roku TV, and seating.  
  
Where to Unwind  
• Main floor primary bedroom with king-size bed, 45" Roku TV, en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, and access to the hot tub deck.  
• Upper-level bedroom with two queen-size beds and 45" Roku TV.  
• Upper-level bedroom with king-size bed and 45" Roku TV. A full bathroom, with a bathtub and shower combination, can be accessed from the hallway.  
  
Where to Explore  
• Fonta Flora Brewery at Whippoorwill Farm | 5 minutes  
• Fonta Flora State Trail, Wolfpit Access + Parking | 10 minutes  
• Lake James Landing | 13 minutes  
• Bones Jones Burgers and Butchery | 17 minutes  
• Mcdowell Local, Downtown Marion | 23 minutes  
• Downtown Asheville | 65 minutes   
  
Please note: This house is dog-friendly, with a $100.00 non-refundable fee per dog (maximum of two). Sorry, this home is not cat-friendly due to common allergies. There are 2 exterior security cameras on the front of the home; 1 facing the parking area and 1 facing the driveway. While this home is close to Lake James and provides access to a deeded boat slip, it is not lakefront and does not offer its own private boat dock.

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Hot tub

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room

### Entertainment

- Games
- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- In the mountains
- Near the marina
- On a lake

### Things to do

- Arcade/game room
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Unit size: 2,024 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

### Property is also known as

868926

## About the area

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.76925%2C-81.93133&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DApBsAQISriSkKqCX5xHwwo-Pj8=)

Nebo, NC

#### What's nearby

- Lake James \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km
- Lake James State Park \- 3 min drive \- 4.0 km
- Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing \- 54 min drive \- 64.3 km
- Chimney Rock State Park \- 56 min drive \- 74.0 km
- Lake Lure \- 59 min drive \- 78.9 km

#### Restaurants

- ‪Fonta Flora Brewery - ‬4 min drive
- ‪Roma - ‬15 min drive
- ‪Mama's County Kitchen - ‬20 min drive
- ‪Tar Heel Capital No 20 - ‬20 min drive
- ‪Drew's Diner - ‬20 min drive

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## Higher Ground at Lake James | Hot Tub, Boat Slip & Game Room! Reviews

## Reviews

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### Wonderful

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