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
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
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.
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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!
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!
Thank you Barrie and Dave for a fabulous "Oasis" experience!
Your home and hospitality were amazing. From the inviting private pool to the enclosed tropical paradise, our stay was nothing short of awesome. You thought of everything we needed to make this a perfect stay (coffee, condiments, towels, suntan lotion, etc.). And the bottle of red wine and chocolates was such a sweet added touch. Meeting you two in person was also an added treat and we look forward to hosting you in our home in October 2026!
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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!
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