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The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James

Houseboat in Nebo

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Property grounds
Interior
Coffee/tea maker, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils, dining tables
Living area
Interior
Escape to North Carolina's most beautiful lake on the Mermaid Boat, a unique houseboat experience. Unwind in your cozy home away from home with air conditioning and heat, or enjoy the propane grill and roof deck when docked. The kitchenette is stocked with essentials like a Keurig coffee maker and dishware.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
The current price is HK$2,728
HK$4,131 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

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

The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James

Houseboat in Nebo
This smoke-free houseboat features barbecues.
Guest accommodation at this houseboat offers air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers.

Property manager

John Hamel

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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 not allowed

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 and a first aid kit
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

130338

About the area

Located in Nebo, this houseboat is on the waterfront. Historic Carson House and Museum of North Carolina Minerals are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Jamestown Flea Market and Morganton Heights. The Outpost and Bouncin' Kids are also worth visiting.
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Map
Nebo, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake James State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake James - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • McDowell County Courthouse - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Boat Beach - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Linville Caverns - 47 min drive - 53.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Marion Wing Factory - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mica Town Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mi Morelia - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James?

As of 27 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James on 6 Sept 2025 start from HK$2,727.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake James and Lake James State Park. Catawba River and Pisgah National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Had a great time on the lake!

My wife and I are local to the area and wanted to get out and enjoy the lake on a kid free weekend. We enjoyed our time on the houseboat and hope to do it again. John and his team were great hosts and made the outing extremely easy for us. Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

Review

An Awesome Adventure on a unique boat! Everything controllable by the host worked flawlessly. I’m looking forward to renting it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail K.

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

Magical Time

We rented Gigi late mid-March. This was our first experience on a house boat and we absolutely loved it! The lake is just beautiful, and the boat was very responsive and comfortable with no issues whatsoever. It’s well stocked with every little thing you might need. Once moored, we grilled some salmon on the small grill and also heated up other food we brought with us (also brought sheets of foil), and made coffee in the morning. John was always a phone call away, and we don’t have a single negative thing to say! Absolutely a magical trip!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard C.

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

Outstanding customer service

The house boat is well cared for. The advise for lake locations or any assistance we’d is only a phone call away. I’ve stayed at many vrbo rentals but this one was definitely first class for customer service. I highly recommend the boathouse lake James experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022