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Lakefront Cottage on Mountain Island Lake/Lake Norman & Lake Wylie

Lakefront Cottage on Mountain Island Lake/Lake Norman & Lake Wylie

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Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior
outdoor living
The green room

Overview of Lakefront Cottage on Mountain Island Lake/Lake Norman & Lake Wylie

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Charlotte, NC
  • Popular LocationNorthlake Mall11 min drive
  • AirportCharlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.)14 min drive
  • Popular LocationCharlotte Douglas Airport Overlook15 min drive
  • Popular LocationU.S. National Whitewater Center17 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Lakefront Cottage on Mountain Island Lake/Lake Norman & Lake Wylie

Off season special (November through April) Pay for four nights and the fifth night is free! Mile View is a cottage built on the shores of the beautiful and private Mountain Island Lake. Much of this lake is parklands, wildlife, sanctuaries and properties restricted from development. This home was built in 1952 by Ben Douglas, long time Charlotte Mayor and name sake of the Charlotte Douglas Airport. It was common at that time for Charlottes wealthier residents to have little lake cabins for vacation homes
This cabin has provided decades of lakefront fun and fishing. Inside and out the place looks very much like it did in 1952. Years ago the house was divided into two separate apartments. In 2011 we converted the upstairs into a vacation rental. We provide high speed wireless wifi, flat screen TV's, comfortable furniture but you can get most of that at a Holiday Inn. The unique experience you get with a stay here is that little step back in time. It starts when you pull in to the skinny gravel drive and end up at a plain but well kept mid-century home. There are paneled walls unit a/c and no dishwasher. No subdivision, no pool, no tennis courts. There are only two other neighbors. There is a 1 bed room unit below that is also available for rent(.VRBO 453657) Unless you plan on renting both units you should be planning a quiet stay. Prior guests that have most enjoyed Mile View spend much of their time on the screened porch overlooking the lake. Mile View was built right on the lake's shoreline. You are so close to the boats going by you can see right inside them. At night when they cruise by you could truly join in their conversation. The place is very popular and in our decade of leasing it we have had close to 1000 guests. In that time we have learned that Rosella is not for everyone. We have tried our best to accurately describe the "experience." If that slow paced step back in time is not what you are looking for you may not enjoy Mile View, if on the other hand, you would like to relive the way things used to be or experience it for the first time we don't think you will be disappointed. We look forward to your arrival. There is a rental boat service right at the dock.. Rental fee is discounted $50 per day for guests. ( Retail is 350 to 450 per day.) This rate is lower than the going rate in the area. Boat rental is scheduled and operated separately from the vacation rental. It is strongly advised that you reserve it prior to your stay. A security deposit and application is required in advance.
FYI The hot tub, fire pit and dock are all in common areas.
There is a small family of feral cats that live on the property. They are very sweet and will steer clear of you but may look in a window. We feed them and built them a couple of apartments. If you have a pet that is aggressive with cats you may want to consider
this before booking

Bob and Kim


Keywords: Lake Norman, Lake Wylie, Mountain Island, US National Whitewater Center, Carolina Panthers, Carowinds, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte Motor Speedway, waterfront, pet, fishing, private, hot tub, Time Warner Arena, The Hornets, Rental boat, downtown, airport, boat dock. Belmont Mount Holly Cramerton

Property manager

Bob Rudolph
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 3 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Charlotte

This vacation home is located in Mountain Island, a neighborhood in Charlotte, and is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Fillmore Charlotte and NASCAR Hall of Fame are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Northlake Mall and Queen City Quarter. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bank of America Stadium or Spectrum Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Catawba River - 2 min walk
  • Latta Nature Preserve - 10 min drive
  • Northlake Mall - 11 min drive
  • Charlotte Douglas Airport Overlook - 15 min drive
  • U.S. National Whitewater Center - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Charlotte Station - 21 min drive
  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • The Human Bean - 9 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In - 8 min drive
  • Johnny Brusco's New York Style Pizza - 4 min drive
  • Wendy's - 4 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay!
This was a wonderful stay with an amazing view. Extremely clean upon arrival and exactly as described. Thank you for the great communication and visit. We will definitely be back if we are ever in the area again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is delightful
The pictures do not do it justice! We were on Charlotte for a dance competition and this was a nice and surprisingly spacious place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ladies get away wkndl
The pictures do not do it justice! The views hit you in the face the second you walk into the apt😊 This was a mother daughter trip, with my mom and sister. Despite the freezing temps, we thoroughly enjoyed playing games, cozy inside while taking in the lake views ❤️ Bob was not only helpful in restaurant and trail suggestions, but he is super friendly! We anticipate coming back!! Thanks Bob and Kim!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacklyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway!!
The place is exactly what is shown in pictures. Unbelievable! The view of the water is perfect especially at night. Hot tub is clean. The host Bob responds quickly and is polite. I would definitely come back again it’s worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Perfect for my daughter and granddaughter to share time with mammaw. The location was so close to the aquarium and downtown Science Discovery. We enjoyed watching the rowing teams practice and all the other boats out on the lake. Everyone wants to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bob Rudolph

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We are Bob and Kim and we are lake enthusiast. We own homes on several of the lakes in the area. We presently live on a lake close by and we love this place so much we spend many weekends here. We hope you will love it as we do.

Why they chose this property

We lived here at one time and knew we could never part with it. Mile View is not an investment for us. She is part of the family. We know that if you stay here and get to know Mountain Island Lake you will be 'hooked' too.
If you need to be in or around the city for any reason there is
no other lake front property available closer or more convenient. The airport is truly just 10 minutes away.
You would never guess that you were so close to everything
when you are at Mile View. The county has bought all but three
house to build a future 100+ acre lake front park. Rosella
is surrounded by the park and lake. There is a small vacation
home to the left that you can see. Other than that it is trees,
lake and sky!

What makes this property unique

Many of our guests come to experience the National Whitewater Center. If you come, we strongly suggest you visit there. It's a man made river rapids that you can kayak or do a guided raft run. This is the only man made Olympic qualifying rapids in the country.
There is vertical rock climbing, zip lining and a lot more outdoor adventures. If you don't feel quite that adventurous there is a riverside restaurant where you can get a great meal and a glass of wine while you watch crazy people careen down a wall of water and rocks. There are also summer concerts and island sunset parties. It costs just $5 to park and nothing to visit the center. You can drive from Rosella, park your car, and walk to the river's edge in less than 10 minutes.

Languages:

English

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