You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Shady Shoals - Lakefront; Quiet Cove; Huge Dock; Pool Table; Walk to State park
Welcome to Shady Shoals!
PLEASE NOTE: We allow a maximum of 8 guests per booking including daytime visitors.
Without written approval, any guest count over 8 violates our house rules, including anywhere on the property or dock, day or night.
Reservations that break house rules will be canceled and guests will be required to leave.
All refunds follow our posted cancellation policy.
ZERO TOLERANCE FOR OVER-OCCUPANCY.
★Waterfront ★Two story 1200 square foot dock with amazing water views ★COLD fridge, bar and sink right from the dock ★Bring your boat or rent one ★Paddle board and kayak available ★Life jackets are available ★Multiple large decks and screen porch overlooking the lake ★Charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal) ★4 Large bedrooms as well as two large living rooms. ★Tons of games for kids of all ages. ★Fully equipped kitchen with any cooking appliance or item you will need ★Keurig onsite with starter pods provided; Drip coffee machine also available. Bring your own coffee for drip. ★All linens included ★TWO sets of washers and dryers ★Pack & play with sheets and a high chair
1 Beach towel available per guest but will need to be laundered along with pack and play sheets - these are not included in cleaning fee.
4 outdoor cameras for safety, two driveway facing and two back yard facing. Additional 2 cameras on the dock for safety as well as a doorbell camera. All cameras are in outdoor areas.
Plenty to explore nearby with a The Pontoon stage, several bars and waterfront restaurants. There is always live music, even during the winter months.
Large dock slip for tying up your boat. Dock lift not available.
Not seeing the dates you want? Please check out our sister properties: The Krusty Krab: https://www.vrbo.com/2657096 Bikini Bottom: https://www.vrbo.com/2857481
We do not allow animals since we use this as a second home and have strong allergies in the family.
***This home is in a residential neighborhood and there are several families in the immediate vicinity with small children. We ask that loud noises be kept to a minimum after 10PM outside to not disturb those families.***
We will be redoing our bed configuration after October 10, 2025. The ground floor will be 4x full sized beds (removing bunk beds). Total bed count will be 4x full (2 per bedroom on ground floor), 1x queen (upstairs bedroom) and 1x king (upstairs bedroom). Pictures will be updated after the change is made.
Stays over 2 weeks require mid-stay or bi-weekly cleanings at $275 per clean. These will be scheduled and charged after booking.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Norman State Park. You'll find features such as laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities
On-site recreation includes a playground
Steps from Lake Norman State Park and 6 minutes by car from Lake Norman
Shady Shoals - Lakefront; Quiet Cove; Huge Dock; Pool Table; Walk to State park offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours 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
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 3,600 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Covering up, unplugging or tampering with security cameras in any way will result in cancellation without refund.
Guests agree that use of the kayaks, paddle boards and bunk beds are at their own risk.
Sometimes we may be able to accommodate early check in or late check out. If we can offer either, we charge an additional $75 for each.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Shady Shoals - Lakefront; Quiet Cove; Huge Dock; Pool Table; Walk to State park Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Penny K.
24 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property and neighborhood. Two story dock and paddle boards were especially wonderful.
Penny K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beth W.
9 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasantly Quiet Location
We loved being on the northern end of the lake where there were less crowds! We didn’t realize this would be the case when we selected this rental, but it was so welcomed. We appreciated all of the protected state park around us and easy access to hiking. We rented a boat and explored many quiet coves with few homes that made for great swimming spots.The home was extremely clean. Kitchen and dining room were very accommodating, as were the host to our questions and requests. We liked the separation of some rooms on top floor to other bedrooms and game room on bottom floor. We used the game room a lot, although there is limited seating in there. Living room also only seats five, so our group wasn’t able to really hang out in there. We did use the screen porch a bit, and spent a lot of time on the dock. The two story dock was a highlight! Overall a great stay.
Beth W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Miguel P.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Mothers Day 2025
Stayed here Mothers Day, and it was a nice place. Big home with lots of space and plenty of amenties. We made a fire in the chimena and made smores. It was a rainy day when we went so we didnt use the kayaks, but we fished from the covered dock.
Miguel P.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
15 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and property
The location and home are absolutely beautiful. The house is so well stocked and we found everything we could have needed. Our young children loved the bunk beds and all of the hidden toys were such a wonderful added surprise.
Amy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
sheila b.
4 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Shady shoals
Love the property. Well equipped kitchen! The property met all our expectations!
sheila b.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica J.
22 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Shady Shoals
Absolutely amazing place for a getaway! Just as advertised. The outdoor dock space is incredible on quiet cove. Brinnan was amazing to work with and could not be more accommodating.
Jessica J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jon I.
9 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Home and Location!
We had a wonderful time, the house and location was beautiful. The home was well suited for visiting both inside and out. The dock was a destination in itself and was awesome with plenty of space to visit, swim, float or go boating. Ceiling fans at the dock and patio were awesome and a must, the water toys and life preservers were very much appreciated. We chatted briefly with a couple of dock neighbors and everyone was very nice. The house was nicely equipped, it was great to have ice ready in the ice tray and refrigerator at the dock was turned on and cold. The house has tons of room with beds for many more people than we brought and everything was well cared for. Comfortable atmosphere and genuinely felt like we were a family member enjoying the space.
Jon I.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris Z.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property!
Great home! Nice and clean - amazing dock. would definitely return!
Chris Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brooke B., Myrtle Beach
5 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
House and property were beautiful and very well kept. Host was quick to reply with any questions that we had! The dock made for hours of entertainment for the entire family! We brought our boat and it was the perfect location for hoping on the lake! Hope to be back soon!
Brooke B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steven I.
2 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get away and relax.
Boat dock is amazing and lots of fun for hanging out with friends and family, jumping in the water to cool off, and the fans and refrigerator on the dock make it easy to just relax without having to make multiple trips for drinks etc. or having to carry coolers to keep items cold. We rented a pontoon boat and the dock allows for the ability to dock a boat or jetskis and was a very nice bonus. The house is very nice and has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Easy to keep cool in summer with the fans and AC and the furniture is comfy. Rooms are quite large and bathrooms are as well. Pool table and items for entertainment are plentiful and varied.
Host was very responsive and attentive to any and all issues and was very pleasant to deal with. I would rent any of her locations without a second thought as she pays attention to detail and wants her guests to have as comfortable a stay as she can provide.
Parking and maneuvering multiple vehicles can be a little hairy, but there is plenty of parking for 4-5 vehicles. The house is on a lane that leads to a cul de sac and there are several seemingly permanent neighbors around. Everyone was interactive and cordial but like most areas with VRBO rentals, some in the area have shown displeasure with their neighbors renting out their places. Mind the rules and be pleasant, this is a great rental that needs to remain available for everyone to enjoy!
Steven I.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike S., Oxnard
9 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
We, (2 adults, 4 kids age 11-16) had a great time at this lovely home. It is in an amazing location, the house was great and the kids didnt want to leave. We were able to hang out, swim, kayak, and fish in the protected cove. On the boat dock you can hear the frogs at night, and birds during the day. Highly recommend it!
Mike S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tanganica K., Travelers Rest SC
26 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Getaway
Beautiful property, the Host communicated with me directly. Very spacious and equipped with all the necessities for a Great trip. I really enjoyed my stay here!
Tanganica K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
daniel f.
28 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday gathering place!
Really enjoyed this property. The kids loved the downstairs section with the bunks. Not many places have large bunks! We loved being able to sit outside and enjoy the scenery. The enclosed space on the main floor and the dock were our spots of choice for our stay. The house had everything we could want as far as kitchenware and amenities. Would certainly come back or recommend to others looking to get away from the hustle and bustle. Hosts were very responsive as well.
daniel f.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tangela D.
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Shady shoals goals
It was immaculately beautiful! The double dock took the cake! My family and I really enjoyed it! The owners are prompt with responses and seemed to be great ppl!
Tangela D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Johnathan F.
3 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property for any friend/family
Loved our time enjoying this house on the lake!
Johnathan F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Todd H.
25 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Lake House
We had an amazing stay with our 2 families (11 total).
Check in was easy and the home was very clean.
The owner/hosts were hands-off but available and very responsive if needed - the power went out and the internet needed to be rebooted, etc.
Our kids took over and loved the bunk rooms in the basement. They spent many hours down at the dock swimming and playing on the kayaks.
The house being 3 levels + dock helped out with some separation between all of the individuals in the families.
The dock is amazing and a great hang out place.
The screened in patio was great to hang at night and coffee in the morning.
Being north Lake Norman, it was a little quieter and more family friendly.
We made some great memories. I would definitely go back.
Todd H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Phil S.
23 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Vacation
Beautiful house, amazing deck. The house was very clean and perfect for a lake vacation.
Phil S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Claire G.
9 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay!
Awesome place to stay! Stayed here with 4 families with children 9 months to 8 years. Dock is great for swimming and jet skiing. The water toys available were loved by all. The house is beautiful with everything you could need. Also very clean and comfortable! Would definitely stay here again.
Claire G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
TJ C.
3 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
Everything was perfect and beyond expectations!
TJ C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Colleen M., Menlo Park, CA
3 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake stay despite the rain
Our stay at Shady Shoals was wonderful! Brinnan was very responsive. We had a small issue with the code when we arrived but as soon as I sent her a text it was resolved. She also gave us many great recommendations on places in the area.
We unfortunately had 4 full days of rain but despite that, our stay was amazing. Beautiful home and beautiful dock that’s covered so you can hang out even in the rain, which we did! We would come stay again.