Title: Solar powered cottage at lake, with dock, on private 300 acre timber preserve - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Solar powered cottage at lake, with dock, on private 300 acre timber preserve Lakefront cottage in Clarksville with kitchen ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485600/33485540/c7e5835b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485600/33485540/d0fe12a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485600/33485540/4af0afd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485600/33485540/3ca829b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485600/33485540/d1ccfaf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a secluded lakefront haven, Soudan Cottage offers an off-grid retreat with private dock access and serene forest surroundings. This eco-friendly cottage features solar-powered energy, a modern kitchen with efficient appliances, and natural cooling ceramic tile floors. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Kitchen - Parking available - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Solar powered cottage at lake, with dock, on private 300 acre timber preserve Note: This small cottage is secluded and OFF-GRID. Solar power is dependent on sunlight. Welcome to Soudan Cottage. This modern, off-grid retreat combines private and secluded lake access featuring a state-of-the-art dock, two coves and a large pine forest teeming with natural visual beauty and wildlife. Ten minutes from the charming, lakeside town of Clarksville, VA, and a 90 minute drive from Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC, the cottage is ideal for a short sabbatical, a romantic weekend, or an outdoorsman's getaway. Best suited for one or two people. If you'd like more time to read, talk, think and relax; if you cherish a brisk walk in the woods or a cool dip in a placid lake; if you seek a night sky full of stars and the sound of crickets, then you've found the right place. Soudan Cottage might be best understood by what it isn't. It isn't a place stocked with television sets, video games, telephones, stereos and computers. You can bring those things if you need them, but otherwise you'll have just the basics here, and maybe a little lower blood pressure. The eco-friendly cottage, constructed in 2013 by contractor Steve Storm, mixes contemporary design and amenities with antique furnishings and Americana charm. Every inch of the 700 square feet is efficiently utilized with nothing wasted. Soudan Cottage was sited and designed with sustainability and a simpler, more relaxed existence in mind. Solar panels cover the southern roof line and store energy in hand made battery lockers. Ceramic tile floors throughout the downstairs kitchen, bath, and sitting area provide natural cooling in warm weather. Pine flooring in the upstairs bedroom/study offers comfort year round. Mr. Slim climate units can be run during the day - but may drain the batteries overnight if overused. A backup generator can provide power if the sun is insufficient. the cottage was situated to take advantage of prevailing summer breezes aided minimally by small fans. Cool night air can be circulated through the cottage's 13 windows via the upstairs ceiling fan. The kitchen minimizes waste with an energy efficient refrigerator, and a propane powered oven and range. An easy-to-read energy monitor in the kitchen displays how much solar power is stored, and how much is being transferred, so that usage can be managed smartly according to the time of day and the current weather conditions. The cottage utilizes a modern septic system and deep well. The property, which includes 300+ acres of pine and mixed forest and more than 1000 feet of secluded shoreline access on Buggs Island Lake (Kerr Lake), is one of the largest privately-owned lake forest tracts in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Located five miles from the Lake Country regional airport in Mecklenburg County, VA, you can be casting a line into the renowned tournament fishing waters of Kerr Lake within minutes of landing. Hunters will find deer, turkey, rabbit, and other game abundant in the private forest and the adjoining Corp of Engineers easement land. And nature lovers in need of a respite from the city will enjoy seemingly endless natural trails ideal for hiking, cycling, or bird watching. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Dock - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Solar energy - Unit size: 700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/58000000/57991200/57991101/fa9d7752.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cute Lakefront Cottage Bullock - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill 9.8 Exceptional 55 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=57991101&PinnedHotelID=57991101&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67460000/67450100/67450001/be5fb637.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Log Cabin on Beautiful Kerr Lake in downtown Clarksville VA Clarksville - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 97 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=67450001&PinnedHotelID=67450001&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90450000/90448800/90448768/00daa50f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Angler's Den~Kerr Lake Life! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### 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 This property uses solar energy Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ## About the area Located in Clarksville, this cottage is on a lake. Kinderton Country Club and Clarksville Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Occoneechee State Park and John H. Kerr Reservoir. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting. [Visit our Clarksville travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Clarksville.dx180663) [View more Cottages in Clarksville](https://www.expedia.ca/Clarksville-Cottages.d180663-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C36.55065%2C-78.52931&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1gXLjmH-Ks9BjQvYrmuUz2ir5Cw=) Clarksville, VA ### What's nearby - Kinderton Country Club - 12 min drive - 10.7 km - Occoneechee State Park - 15 min drive - 16.1 km - John Hosea Kerr Reservoir - 17 min drive - 12.1 km - Prestwould Plantation - 20 min drive - 20.8 km - Kerr Lake Country Club - 35 min drive - 36.1 km ### Getting around - Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 71 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Ayala's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Buggs Island Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive - ‪Pizza Pub - ‬11 min drive - ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Solar powered cottage at lake, with dock, on private 300 acre timber preserve pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Solar powered cottage at lake, with dock, on private 300 acre timber preserve? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Solar powered cottage at lake, with dock, on private 300 acre timber preserve? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Solar powered cottage at lake, with dock, on private 300 acre timber preserve located? > Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of John H. Kerr Reservoir and Old Soudan Wildlife Management Area. Longwood Public Use Area is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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