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Sporty Lakeview Ranch - Backyard Haven
Welcome to the Sporty Lakeview Ranch-Backyard Haven! Perfect for professionals and families of up to six (6). A cozy home in a safe neighborhood with a fenced-in back yard with Pickleball, Basketball, and Turf Cornhole/Bocce Ball courts amidst the Rock Hill action? Yep! Minutes from Winthrop University, Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill Sports Center and Downtown. Numerous nearby shopping and dining options! Come and experience the many interior & outdoor amenities this home has to offer!

Carriage House Suite on Lake Wylie
Experience comfort, convenience, and natural beauty all in one getaway. Nestled along the tranquil shores of a pristine lake, our peaceful suite is designed as your home away from home—a sanctuary that combines modern comfort with the allure of nature. Whether you’re seeking a romantic escape, a solo adventure, or a memorable family holiday, this inviting space promises relaxation, recreation, and rejuvenation in equal measure. It has a full kitchen, TINY bathroom, laundry & 2 queen sized beds.

Secluded Cabin on 12 Acres / 15 min DT Belmont
Come stay in our BRAND NEW modern TINY HOME! Fixed on 12 acres of beautiful elevated land just 15 minutes from Downtown Belmont, 10 minutes from the Belmont Public Boat Launch, and right across the street from Lake Wylie! Bring your family and bring your boat because there’s plenty of parking, acreage to explore, and memories to be made! Must be 25 to book! Please: no parties and no small gatherings. We allow up to 4 guests on the property, additional guests must be identified and approved.

Retro Tiny House ★Plaza Midwood★
Experience tiny house living in luxury! The 320 sq. ft. tiny house is a super cute, retro destination with everything you need to be comfy! It's a quick bike ride, less than 10 min walk (1/2 mile) to Plaza Midwood neighborhood restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and hangouts. It's 1.3 mi. from Bojangles Coliseum & Park Expo Center. It's 10 mi. from airport & 2 mi. from uptown Charlotte. 30% discount for weekly stays & 40% discount for monthly stays. There is construction activity nextdoor.

Belmont Bliss | Walkable Downtown + Cozy Comfort
Centrally located in walkable downtown Belmont, this sparkling-clean, family-friendly home offers top amenities, cozy bedrooms, and the best parking in town. After a day of enjoying Stowe Park, shops, restaurants, coffee, and more, stroll back to Belmont Bliss and relax in the living room, or snuggle up in one of the plush beds and get some well-deserved rest. Minutes to Belmont Abbey, CLT Airport, and the Whitewater Center, in a safe, friendly town full of Southern charm. Follow your Bliss!

Private Beautiful Getaway on the Greenway!
Experience all that Fort Mill has to offer! Walk to restaurants and bars down the greenway! Escape to the quaint yellow door cape cod surrounded by beautiful oak trees in a cul-de-sac with a two car carport. This fully renovated 3 bd 2 1/2 bath is clean, cozy and offers high-end amenities like heated bathroom floors, top appliances, and fast Wifi. Enjoy your coffee on the rocking chair front porch or your wine on the back patio next to the fire in the huge private yard! Relax and unwind!

Belmont Riverside Cabin
Our secluded, lake front retreat has a variety of waterfowl, forest animals and stunning mile-long views of Lake Wylie. Your 450 Sq. Ft private cabin was built in 2023 and is nestled in the woods overlooking the river. Just minutes from the trendy small town of Belmont, w/ popular restaurants, pubs and boutiques. 5 min to Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, 15 min to the National Whitewater Center, 30 min to uptown Charlotte. A 2nd cabin is at airbnb.com/h/charlotte-area-lakeview-cabin.

ROYAL GOOSE 1- bedroom treehouse.
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. The threehouse is very close to the town of Charlotte North Carolina. It is 20 minutes drive to Charlotte. My goal is to have travelers leave our treehouse with a feeling of total satisfaction. The treehouse is a little bit more than 200 ft.² and is located at the end of our property so any needs from our guest will be met in the promptly manner. It is located at the outskirts of our property , it’s private but it is not secluded.

Farm House with Apt in Private Setting
Welcome to the Charlotte visitor’s best hideaway! Set in the lower level of our home, this two bedroom apartment accommodates guests with a private entrance and the serene backdrop of a beautifully wooded forest. Your personal respite, just minutes from Charlotte’s distinguished Ballantyne area, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Twenty miles south of the Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) and the city’s center. Quiet and convenience await you here!

Lake Wylie Getaway Pool, Views & Cedar Swing
Pet-friendly Lake Wylie retreat! Charming 1BR/1BA upstairs condo with rustic-modern style and a cozy cedar swing overlooking the pool—perfect for sipping morning coffee or sharing evening wine. Stroll to Papa Doc’s for lakefront dining and live tunes. Enjoy pool and boat dock access (no boat storage). Close to kayak and boat rentals, plus River Hills Golf. Includes 1 parking pass. Ready for a cozy, fun-filled romantic escape? Book your stay today!

The Spirit of Adventure- 2 bedroom Townhome
Embark on an unforgettable journey at the Spirit of Adventure, an extraordinary haven nestled in the vibrant heart of the Queen City-Charlotte, NC. Our gorgeous home away from home is just minutes from the airport, the cosmopolitan energy of Uptown, the exhilarating adventures of Carowinds amusement park, the tranquility of Lake Wylie, and a world of shopping and dining delights. Book your stay with us today. The Spirit of Adventure awaits!

Peaceful condo on Lake Wylie
2 bedroom 2 bath lake condo with a community pool & lake dock! Located close to all that Lake Wylie has to offer. Perfect for vacation, staycation, fishing tournaments, or for a quick get away. This property borders North and South Carolina. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is only 16 miles away and about 8 miles from Carowinds Amusement park. Uptown Charlotte is a short 20-30 minute drive.
Popular amenities for holiday rentals near McDowell Nature Ctr and Preserve
Apartment rentals with wifi

Ballantyne Retreat

Cute Uptown apartment with free parking

Trendy Condo in the Heart of Plaza Midwood

Chic Industrial Loft in the Heart of NoDa

Hey Ya'll ~ Free Parking | Pets Welcome

One bedroom condo near Ballantyne, South Charlotte

Uptown Lights &Stylish Nights |Free Parking |Clean

Eclectic South End Condo
Family-friendly house rentals

Fox Farms Little House

Large family friendly home in Charlotte

Spacious luxury by Uptown, South End, Carowinds

Private Bungalow by NoDa/Uptown—Walk to Light Rail

Your Lake House Awaits!

Private Pool Oasis Near CLT Fun!

Nature heaven Retreat in Charlotte city

Kitschy Cottage between Belmont & Mt Holly
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

Elegant & Cozy 1BR Escape with King Bed in Plaza

Studio in Myers Park-private entrance

Walk to Light Rail from a Roomy Basement Apartment

Private Studio in Davidson NC

Keswick Retreat; a quiet & zen modern flat

Carolina Blue Oasis

Tippah Treehouse Retreat

Uptown Charlotte Studio
Other great holiday rentals near McDowell Nature Ctr and Preserve

Spacious and cozy

Lake Wylie Guest House

King + Queen Beds with a Gourmet Kitchen

Charming 2BR/1BA Lake Cottage & private dock/beach

Serene studio nestled with nature

Stylish 1BR Close to Airport & Shopping

The QC Jewel - On Light Rail

Lakefront w/ Dock, Jacuzzi, Kayaks & Paddleboards
Destinations to explore
- Charlotte Motor Speedway
- Bank of America Stadium
- Spectrum Center
- Carowinds
- NASCAR Hall of Fame
- Crowders Mountain State Park
- Lake Norman State Park
- Romare Bearden Park
- Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Lazy 5 Ranch
- Discovery Place Science
- Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
- Cherry Treesort
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Charlotte Convention Center
- Northlake Mall
- Concord Mills
- PNC Music Pavilion
- Bojangles Coliseum
- Ovens Auditorium
- Uptown Charlotte Smiles
- Billy Graham Library
- Catawba Two Kings Casino
- Cabarrus Arena & Events Center




