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Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and lake views from every room and deck!

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Quiet woodsy setting with beautiful lake views from every room
We're happy to have you!
Screened porch upstairs perfect for watching the sunsets
Roomy living area with huge stone fireplace and expansive lake views
Chef’s kitchen fully equipped with upscale appliances

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Richfield, NC
  • High Rock Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Badin Lake
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Denton Farm Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Playroom

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Hall bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Second Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and lake views from every room and deck!

Beautiful rustic, yet sophisticated house built in 2008. It is on a large wooded lot on the main channel of the lake with a really big water view. The best sunset view is from the upper screened-in porch, with the trees silhouetted in between. Blue herons, cranes, and many other birds and wildlife. Hike to the dam on a trail through the woods; enjoy sitting on the dock or swimming and boating off the dock in the summer.

State of the art kitchen with a gas range, double convection ovens, magnificent granite counter tops, and a natural stone bar with soft lighting. Dining area connects the kitchen to the den, which has a huge stone fireplace, comfortable Bob Timberlake furnishings, and a 63' high definition plasma television with surround sound. Wet-bar in the den has a built-in ice maker, wine rack, and handy sink. Screened windows open in front and back to allow a wonderful cross breeze if desired.

Off the kitchen is a screened-in porch with rustic rocking chairs and tables. The huge deck, connected to the kitchen and den, is equipped with a gas grill and a small table for outside meals. Steps lead you downstairs to a raised wooded walkway to the dock.

Every room has an a full view of the water. You feel like you are in a tree house, which is where it got the name Tarheel Tree house! The main master bedroom has a large walk-in shower with dual shower heads.

Three bedrooms: 2 masters with queen beds, 1 bedroom with 2 queen beds. The beds are made for comfort with pillow-top mattresses and homestyle quilts. Bedrooms are decorated for with artwork and charming furniture.

The detached garage has a playroom above it with pool and foosball tables, along with a queen-size futon. It is not air-conditioned or heated, so it is most comfortable when temperatures allow for the window and door to be open for a cross-breeze.

There is one twin-sized foam mattress that can be moved to any room in the house for sleeping.

Keywords: Sophisticated yet rustic, outdoor fire pit, stone fireplace, big water view, awesome decks and porches

Property manager

Rausa and Neil McManus
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We welcome families with children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house
By requesting a booking, renter acknowledges and consents to follow all policies in the attached rental agreement.
Cancellations prior to 30 days receive 100% refund, less than 30 days receive 50% refund.
There are no large group parties (more than 15 people) allowed on the property or an event fee will be charged.

Important information

You need to know

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Richfield

Located in Richfield, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at High Rock Lake and Dan Nicholas Park, while Rowan Museum and North Carolina Transportation Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Denton Farm Park and Rowan County Fair. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Richfield, NC

What's nearby

  • High Rock Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dan Nicholas Park - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Badin Lake - 27 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Denton Farm Park - 28 min drive - 28.9 km
  • North Carolina Transportation Museum - 29 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Salisbury Station - 26 min drive
  • Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rowan Shrine Club - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's Lakeside Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mazatlan - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Southmont Diner - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Southern Barbecue Too - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and lake views from every room and deck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and lake views from every room and deck!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and lake views from every room and deck!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and lake views from every room and deck! located?

Located on a lake, this Richfield holiday home offering ski-in/ski-out access is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from High Rock Lake and within 16 mi (25 km) of McCanless Golf Course and Dan Nicholas Park. Pfeiffer University is 11.8 mi (19 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

just lovely

second time staying at this property. perfection. so peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorrell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An oasis I needed

beautiful views all around, it was a perfect getaway to unwind clear your head. The kids loved it and even though we were there in the winter and were unable to enjoy the lake to the fullest the view was outstanding. The house was perfectly laid out for a family function with plenty of room. We truly enjoyed ourselves and it was perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb views

Very comfortable beautiful lake house with stellar views of the lake from several rooms. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect get away

We enjoyed our weekend girls trip at the lake house. It was very clean and accommodating. The view was great and the beds were comfy! The kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need for cooking. I would recommend this place for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely gorgeous views and property

Can't say enough great things about this property!! True luxury and beautiful views from all bedrooms and living areas. Amazing screened in porches with rocking chairs and several wonderful seating areas on the back porch, close to the water and a beautiful dock area that you can sit and read on or just hang out. We even did a polar bear plunge off the dock...so much fun. This amazing Lake home is a must stay and we will definitely be back!!! House was stocked with everything you could possibly need!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking view, amazing house

We loved everything about this property. Beds, couches, and rocking chairs were all super comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped, and the view was amazing. The hosts very very responsive and accommodating. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lake House

Enjoyed our getaway to High Rock Lake. The lake house was cozy and decorated very tastefully. The Tamarac Marina is the closest place to grab a bite to eat. The food was quite good. They also have a general store as part of the restaurant. You will be off the beaten path a bit but if looking for peace and quiet, this is your place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

From arrival to departure this house was an absolute pleasure to stay at. From the kitchen to the living room to the bedrooms to the deck and waterfront the house just has a nice flow to it. It allows for people to be together as well as to have some privacy. I would stay here again without a second thought.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wedding

wedding
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

We had a great time at this property. Very clean and well maintained. The owners were easy to work with also. Deep water off of the pier for swimming or fishing. The show stopper however is the view from every room in the house. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Lake Views!

Wonderful long range lake views from every room in the house really make this home an amazing experience. The weather was hot but nice so we spent a good deal of time fishing off the dock with some nice catches including 2 huge Catfish and the biggest Bream I've ever seen. The 2 nice screened porches were great in the cooler times of day. A great 5 days here and would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little disappointed

The house was gorgeous but there were some things that were disappointing. There was no coffee, creamer, sugar, Tupperware, foil, spray cleaner, etc. These items have been in every VRBO that I've ever stayed in. There was also some shoddy maintenance done on the window over stairs and the wall behind the door of one of the bathrooms. We had to make our own beds with sheets that barely fit and were bleach stained. Again, really loved this home but also disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

birthday

we enjoyed our stay, and defiantly will return. only downfall was no tv in bedrooms, but we bought our own during our stay. what a beautiful place and so peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the sun

Beautiful home!!!! A lot of steps to the lake but so worth it for the amazing view. The only drawback was some dogs running around and coming up on the deck. They were friendly and fortunately there was a gate and we kept it closed. The air conditioning broke while we were there and the owners took care of that quickly and got someone out there to fix it. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Our family had a great week at the lake! This house is beautiful and well stocked and clean. It is a great location on the lake too. The only bummer was that the room over the garage didn't have air condition and we had counted on that for sleeping space. I don't remember reading that when we booked but totally could've been my oversight. To put in boats/jet skis, you will want to use tamarac marina. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The view is breathtaking! I don’t think we could find a better place 😃. We already booked for 2025!

Extremely relaxing! Love love the screened in porch and we played cards outside on the table facing the water. The breeze was amazing and the beauty was breathtaking. Specially every evening with the sunset God is good.🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful vacation home in a great location

We really enjoyed staying at the Tar Heel House. It was just what we were looking for on our long weekend getaway with friends and family. It’s nestled back in the woods which gives you the feeling of being in the mountains. Every room in the house offered amazing views of the lake. Easy access putting the boats in at the marina. Lots of open water for skiing, wake surfing and tubing. The fishing was great as well. We caught a variety brim, crappy and catfish. We will definitely be booking and staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house, great fishing!

The large, very well equipped kitchen, table big enough for 8-10 people, and comfortable great room with huge TV. Comfy bedrooms, ALL with great views of the lake. Great fishing, right from the dock! And very responsive owners. We really enjoyed our stay. Warning: the driveway down to the house is steep and there are 56 steps down to the water. But that adds to the fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful view

Beautiful House with a great view!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint & Quiet

Our group traveled 8 hours to attend a C10 Revival. The house was perfect for us and had everything we needed; including peace and quiet :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Cory E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake house

Enjoyed the property and home. Bass from the dock was a bonus. Wifi and BBQ grill could be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Experience!

Beautiful home that was exactly as advertised. We were in the area for a family wedding and we totally enjoyed the house. The owners were even kind enough to buy an iron and ironing board so that we could iron our wedding clothes. Gorgeous view of the lake and lovely area. Definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mallie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Fun

We were celebrating my daughters 30th birthday. We had a great time on the lake, we took our corn hole and played on the deck. There was plenty of room for the family meals. Tarheel Tree House has all you need for lake fun and room for gathering...inside or out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect!

I’ve stayed at a lot of rentals over the years and this one is by far the best! Although it is secluded and off the beaten path it has everything you could possibly need to feel at home and there was really no reason to leave. This was a staycation for us since we only live 20 minutes away but we wanted to enjoy some time on the lake and that we did! We fished from dawn to dusk and spent lazy time floating in water. I am particular about my cooking supplies and always being my own stuff but didn’t need any of it because the kitchen was fully stocked with pots, pans, bowls, utensils, etc. Tons of outdoor seating in the 2 screened in porches, deck, and dock. The owners of this home spared no expense and we felt at home from the moment I arrived. We will definitely rent this gem again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Officer Retreat

The property was amazing. The views from the windows were gorgeous. Amenities meet our needs as we had a large group. 6 kids 3 adults. Perfect for our training weekend! 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rausa and Neil McManus

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Rausa and Neil McManus, Durham, NC

Why they chose this property

Quiet, peaceful lakefront on BIG open water with expansive view, beautiful sunsets, stunning wildlife.

What makes this property unique

Hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, reading, building fires, playing board games, cooking in or out, bird watching. Also, exploring the local museums, wineries, restaurants and shopping areas.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests