3500 ft.² , three level home on Lake Hickory, NC. Come enjoy the magnificent sunrise and sunset on the glistening lake while enjoying your favorite beverage! This is our primary residence so a house swap is ideal. 
Our home is located within 20-30 minutes from the following local attractions: Hiddenite Gem mines https://www.emeraldhollowmine.com/ (the only public mine of its kind in the nation!), Riverbend Park, Rocky Face Mt Park, Brushy Mountain Golf Course.  And @ an hour to the following bigger city destinations: Boone,
Charlotte, Winston Salem for quick day trips.

The Space

Three bedrooms upstairs (king, queen, full) with an additional full bed in the basement along with an additional twin bed in the room over the garage. Three full bathrooms with an additional half bath. Two large decks overlooking the lake.

Guest Access

Three story Lake home with stairs leading to each floor.

Notes

Two person kayak available. Dock can be used for fishing or lounging. The boat and Jet Ski are not available to guests for liability purposes. We have a couple bikes available for cruising around our neighborhood. Outdoor TV entertainment area. Solo fire pit available The fireplaces inside the home are not to be used due to liability reasons. Thank you.

Features

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Fridge

WiFi

Bed sheets

Oven

Towels

Washer

TV

Heating

Hair dryer

Microwave

Iron

Dishwasher

Smoke alarms

Workspace

Clothes dryer

Coffee machine

High Speed Internet

Bathtub

Air conditioning

Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

BBQ

First aid kit

Fire extinguisher

Covered porch / verandah

Gym

Kayak

Travel Styles

Weekend

Adventure

Budget

Family

Romantic

Sport and leisure

Relaxing

Mountains

Water

Hiking

Cycling

Golf

House Rules

Unsuitable for infants under 2

Suitable for children ages 2-12

Pets not allowed

No smoking

Allergens

Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

Very quiet neighborhood. Home resides in a dead end cul-de-sac. A great neighborhood for walking. There is a park within walking distance within a mile from our house. A walking trail is part of the park for a great workout.  Nearby is a local restaurant called  Crossroads Grill.  They have been featured in magazines as having the best hamburgers around! https://www.facebook.com/share/161UsNuHfR/?mibextid=wwXIfr.

Getting to my home

Charlotte Douglas Airport is only a little over an hour away from our home. If you don’t have your own transportation, renting a car is the best mode of transportation to travel to our home and to use while you are vacationing here.

Nearest airport

Charlotte Douglas airport

Getting Around

A personal car or rental car is suggested.

Map of Approximate Location

Feedback

Non-Simultaneous exchange 8 nights Oct 2025

Barrie Verified

20 exchanges254 nights27 feedback

We were delighted to host Linda and Dale as guests in our home on their very first People Like Us home exchange. Communication was easy and prompt throughout the entire process. They were thoughtful guests and left our home in excellent condition. We had an opportunity to meet in person and look forward to our stay in their lake home next October. If you get an opportunity to exchange with Linda and Dale, just say yes!

linda replied · 10 months ago

Thank you Barrie! Thank you for providing us the best PLU experience we could have ever wished for! Your home was truly an OASIS and getting to meet you and Dave in person was the icing on the cake!

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linda

My husband and I are both recently retired.  I worked as an educator for over 32 yesrs. I’ve taught elementary school and served as a school counselor  at the elementary, high school and college levels. I was an in college administration at the community college level when I retired. My husband recently retired as a District Court Judge and worked in private practice as an attorney prior to that. We have 2 adult sons who both live in Raleigh, NC. I can’t forget our furry addiction to our family whose name is Fenway. He is a very spoiled rat terrier who loves to take walks and enjoys a good belly rub!