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Azalea Retreat by AvantStay | Sleeps 34 & Pool

Lakefront cabin with private pool and kitchen

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Interior
Terrace/patio
11 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior
Pool
Escape to the serene shores of Lake Norman at Azalea Retreat - The Cottage. With its upside-down living concept, this lake house offers magnificent views from the upstairs living spaces and private patios off each en-suite bedroom. Enjoy family-friendly amenities like a bunk room, game room with skeeball and shuffleboard, an in-ground pool surrounded by aesthetic stone landscape, a large outdoor stone fire pit for s’mores nights, and access to lake toys including kayaks and paddleboards.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

11 bedrooms11 bathroomsSleeps 343391 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Azalea Retreat by AvantStay | Sleeps 34 & Pool

Lakefront cabin with private pool and kitchen
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free cabin has a garden and barbecues. The cabin has 11 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

This Lake Norman of Catawba cabin provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 11 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking 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: 3,391 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, 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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Sherrills Ford, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Norman - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Charlotte Motor Speedway - 49 min drive - 78.7 km
  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte - 49 min drive - 78.0 km
  • Bank of America Stadium - 50 min drive - 80.7 km
  • Spectrum Center - 50 min drive - 80.6 km

Getting around

  • Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonalds - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairi-O - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Waterside Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Azalea Retreat by AvantStay | Sleeps 34 & Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Azalea Retreat by AvantStay | Sleeps 34 & Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Azalea Retreat by AvantStay | Sleeps 34 & Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Azalea Retreat by AvantStay | Sleeps 34 & Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Azalea Retreat by AvantStay | Sleeps 34 & Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Azalea Retreat by AvantStay | Sleeps 34 & Pool located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from Catawba River and Lake Norman. Sherrills Ford Optimist Park is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Azalea Retreat by AvantStay | Sleeps 34 & Pool Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Perfect for a large family gathering!

Wonderful trip. The view is amazing. Everything was perfect. We even tried out the pickleball court!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Nice place, great hosts

Really enjoyed our visit - the hosts were super-responsive and everything was as advertised. The accommodations were incredibly clean and were very well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krishna K.

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

Beautiful Property

Amazing lake side location, everything clean and ready to start a vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Great family holiday

Lots of space and things to do for the four generations that came from 6 states in the region for Thanksgiving. The kitchen was well-equipped, property in good shape and perfect indoor and outdoor spaces for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Log cabin luxury

Property is beautiful! Even though we had overcast skies for 2 days & rain for 1 day, we kept busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

Work Retreat

This was a wonderful place to have a work retreat and refill our cups! Everyone enjoyed the space to reconnect and meet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jason g.

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

Amazing 90th birthday celebration

Amazing property. Everything top botch and exactly as advertised. Hosts were helpful and very responsive! The chairs could be reupholstered or a little more comfortable and some of the furniture needs to be replaced but that is a small criticism on an absolutely wonderful property! We would host another family vacation here again and we may come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lenika S.

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

Amazing Stay!

This property was AMAZING! In fact this was the first time being able to rent out a space with 2 homes on the same spot. The cottage was so cozy and nice. The cabin home felt like we were in the mountains WHILE we stayed on the lake. Beautiful lake view very quiet and peaceful. Both homes were great and the bedding was very comfortable with clean and fresh linens! If you have need of a lake vacation that can accomodate lots of people its worth the money spent! L Scott North Carolina
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Awesome weekend!

We stayed here with some family and friends for the weekend and it was phenomenal! The property is absolutely gorgeous and located on a perfect spot on the lake. Both houses are spacious and up to date and have all amenities you could need. We loved laying out by the luxurious pool and using the fire pit to make s’mores. The kitchen and common areas are huge so there’s plenty of space to eat and socialize! The deck was such a nice addition and is perfect for sunsets and sunrises! All around just a perfect spot for a large group. You won’t want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette P.

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

Christmas Get-a-way with family Lake Avany

Lake Avant was in my opinion 2nd to none. My family of 30 and I enjoyed the experience of the lodge and cottage. They were both top notch clean and had everything that we needed in the kitchen. The youth enjoyed playing pickle ball and the other games on the grounds and inside. The weather was nice for first coupe days so the younger children enjoyed the outside. The older men enjoyed kayaking and we also appreciated how both homes were decorated so beautifully. This made our Christmas exceptionally special. We are really thinking about visiting when weather gets warmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mitch R.

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

Great property- make sure construction is finished

This was a 5+ star property- clean, beautiful views, comfortable accommodations- could have used one additional bathroom upstairs so 4 adults did not have to share. 4 stars are due to the construction on a new-build next door. Work started at 7AM and continued until 6PM. The house shared a driveway so there was frequent construction traffic and people parking in the driveway. This is clearly temporary but distracted from otherwise wonderful Thanksgiving family reunion.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arianne N.

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

Perfect Place for Group Gathering

This is the perfect place for group gathering! The place has a lot of space for 30 people. The place is very relaxing and there’s enough to do for everybody. The house has indoor/outdoor games, firepit, grill, water activities, and complete supplies for the kitchen and bedrooms. Everything you can possibly think of is already onsite. There’s plenty of parking space in the area and stores/restaurants are around 20mins drive. The property is very well maintained and the Property Manager is very helpful and responsive. Don’t hesitate! Just book it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

jay h.

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

Great stay at a beautiful property (with 2 houses) on Lake Norman

Our large group really enjoyed staying at the 2 houses on Lake Norman through Lakecations. Everything was just as advertised, right on the water, clean, and the pool was awesome. 100% would recommend to any other groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Linda P.

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

Great location, beautiful property

The property is beautiful and location is awesome. Pool is lovely. Easy pontoon boat rental. Plenty of space for everyone and communication was easy. The cottage looks newly built and is lovely. There were a few things that challenged our visit. The internet is incredibly slow and pretty much unusable. The second refrigerator in the main lodge basement wasn’t working and a main lodge bathtub wasn’t working as well. The dishwasher in the main lodge didn’t fully clean the dishes, and we had to rewash them.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

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

Four generations family vacation

Houses, lake, property were beautiful! The pool was amazing for all ages! Loved having the boat delivered and picked up from the dock. Enjoyed having the paddle board and kayak as well! We vacation on a different lake every year and we really enjoyed this lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

Azalea Retreat

Fabulous accommodations. Issues were resolved with a phone call or two.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

mario a.

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

Perfect place for relax

Clean well located and quiet perfect end of the year
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

vicki a.

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

Absolutely an incredible place!

When arriving at this amazing destination, we were in awe of the beauty. The property is breathtaking. It was a little chilly so we were not expecting to use the pool, but it sure made for a nice conversation place. Inside both homes, the amenities, room set ups, and condition of the homes were impeccable. We had a little issue with plumbing (due to some roots growing into the septic field) but Brett the property manager, took care of everything with ease, and professionalism. It did not disrupt anything we had planned. The master suite in the Lodge was where I got to stay. It was so luxurious...amazing linens, lots of closet space, killer double head shower, and views galore! I give the Azalea Retreat a 10 out of 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

Leadership retreat

We really liked the home and the property. A couple of items that need to be addressed. Downstairs master bath only had hot water for shower, also the same problem in the common area bath downstairs. Would be nice to have brushes in kitchen to clean potatoes and corn. Everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

J J.

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

Great property for large family

Awesome experience for entire family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danae R.

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

Wonderful Experience!

Exactly what we needed for a very special day! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Corey W.

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

Fall retreat

We used this property as a fall retreat for our college ministry. Everything was great, the only minus would be the pool not being able to be heated (we tried to have it heated, but it never got warm enough). Everything else was perfect though!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

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

The BEST place to stay on Lake Norman

From the check in process to check out process, it was so smooth. The property manager reached out a few days prior to checking in and she was very responsive. I’d recommend this property over and over! The pictures literally do it no justice at all! This house was AMAZING and it was perfect for the getaway! We will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020