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Easy Breezy beach house on secluded waterfront
🏝️🌞🐬 Take it easy at this unique and tranquil beach cottage nestled in the woods on the Albemarle sound! This hidden gem provides a unique combo of a rural getaway and the beach! Wildlife is truly plentiful at this romantic escape or family vacay- see dolphins, otters, turtles, etc. Enjoy 3 cozy bedrooms, new hot tub, private dock, kayaks, personal balcony off each room with amazing views! Located conveniently between downtown Elizabeth city and Outer Banks. Relaxation and serenity awaits you!🌊🏖️☀️

"Paraíso Encontrado" Paradise Found
Watch the deer grazing in the woods as you sit on the wrap around deck of this modern cabin nestled at Lake James, NC. Enjoy the pool while you cookout on the gas grill, or hike the new Fonta Flora trail nearby. A 10 minute drive to:three marinas, two wineries, & two state parks. Enjoy biking, hiking, boating, snow/water skiing, fishing, enjoying nature & tranquility. Convenient to Lake James, Morganton, Table Rock, Shortoff Mtn., Linville Gorge, Little Switzerland, Blue Ridge Pkwy. & Marion.

Mountain Magic-Peaceful, Cozy, Pet-Friendly Escape
Welcome to Mountain Magic! This cozy cottage is the perfect location for your Great Smoky Mountain escape. Tucked on a creek with stunning views, this newly renovated and charming cottage will take your breath away. Set on 8 acres and surrounded by forest, you can relax on the covered porch and watch wildlife, or roast marshmallows at the creekside fire pit. Designed with the comfort of our guests and their pets in mind, Mountain Magic has everything you need for a fantastic mountain retreat.

A-FRAME Lake Cabin. Private Boat Dock, Kayaks, SUP
BRAND NEW (2022) custom lakefront A-Frame Cabin. Mid-Century Modern. You'll love the stylish cottage & all the outdoor living/playing. Close walk to your own private dock (2 boat slips) and boat ramps close by. Located right on Kerr Lake (aka Buggs Island). NEW for 2024; ALL NEW BATHROOM, NEW stable internet, concrete sidewalk, Solostove firepit patio, NEW hot tub, patio lights, gas grill, outdoor shower. Toys left out; wagon for hauling, kids kayak, adult kayak, paddle board, and beach chairs.

Farmer & the Naiad, cottage on 1800s farmplace
An enchanting & romantic cottage in the jewel of the blue ridge mountains. Gardens, history, & romantic lore on an 1800s era farmplace, the Farmer & the Naiad cottage was once used as a summer kitchen, bunkhouse, & lovebird's nest for the farm. Explore a beautiful 10 acres, be lulled to sleep by the babbling creek out the screened door balcony, walk the gardens, gaze at the milky way, and cozy up by one of the firepits. 30 mins. from Asheville, 10 mins. to Mars Hill LGBTQIA & BIPOC welcoming.

Private cozy lake home with indoor pool!
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Secluded home yet close to town. Nestled in a quiet cove right off the main channel on Lake Hickory. It has a heated indoor pool so even in the winter time you can enjoy the water with view of the lake. There is a dock as well. So if you happen to want to enjoy the lake, you can. The house has its own boat ramp so if you want to bring your own boat you can. If not there are places to rent them from. Hope you come and enjoy our piece of paradise.

Cabin in the Clouds
Cabin in the Clouds is a beautiful, one bedroom vacation home in a secluded, private community that's very quiet and has been renovated in 2023. The bathroom was completely remodeled, new living room furniture, new marble top dining room table, refurbished bedroom, new floors. There's a beautiful view from our porch that has deck furniture and propane grill. Inside is an open layout with open beam ceiling and pine paneling. Black Mountain is a quaint vacation town, you will love this place.

Enchanted Escape Mtn cottage/quaint farm/breakfast
Quiet and peaceful private mountain cottage, with unique vintage decor. Sleeps 2, with a fully appointed kitchen and living area, very comfortable queen bed, bathroom with shower, and Washer/Dryer. The spacious deck has a patio table, chairs, and gas grill, overlooking the farm. Stream and fire pit below. Remote and private, but easily accessible to town and all the surrounding mountain areas Conveniently located near Wilkesboro 10 mi, BR Parkway 10 mi, Boone/ASU 20 mi, Sky Retreat 15 mi

The Cozy Cottage with the Illusion of Seclusion
The Cozy Cottage has gorgeous long range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our guests love having the illusion of seclusion just minutes away from all modern conveniences. A quiet refuge that sits on about an acre of wooded property where you can relax, regroup and plan the adventures awaiting you just minutes from the front door. The cottage has been completely updated, furnished and stocked with everything you may need for your total comfort and enjoyment. Your next retreat awaits...

"Once Upon A Tide" Waterfront cottage
Miles of breathtaking water views looking towards Swansboro from this riverfront cottage that has been newly renovated inside & out. A mile dirt road takes you off the beaten path & a private setting on the end of a dirt lane with only a few other fishing cottages. You will love the peace & quiet & refreshing breezes. Enjoy sunrises/sunsets from the pier! Access to kayaks, canoe & 2 paddleboards. Enjoy the ospreys dive bomb for fish, an occasional dolphin, & other birdlife.

Waterside Cottage 'HoriZen'
This is a recently renovated rustic 1947 cottage with an outstanding view of and access to the Intracoastal Waterway. It is perfect for meditation or quiet time by the water's edge, or for fishing, art, reading, writing, kayaking or paddleboarding. It is close to Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Topsail Island and Hampstead where there is shopping, restaurants, outdoor and cultural activities and beautiful beaches. It's old, but it is full of charm!

Secluded Cottage on the Farm-close to skiing
Retreat to the mountains in this secluded white cottage on the farm. At our little white house, you’ll be able to gaze at the twinkling constellations while enjoying the fire pit, sit on the back porch and admire the Blue Ridge Parkway in the distance while listening to the creek, and live side by side with our farm’s prize-winning Brown Swiss cattle. *Please note the fireplace is not operational.
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