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Pine Knot Cabin | Pet-Friendly & 10 min. to Lake James!

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A rustic cabin interior with wooden walls, a stone fireplace, a dining area, and a cozy seating arrangement.
A rustic outdoor seating area with stone benches and a fire pit, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone building in the background.
A rustic cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, a dining area, and a cozy seating arrangement.
A rustic cabin interior with a wooden dining area, a kitchen, a fireplace, and a cozy seating area with a blue sofa and a small table.
A rustic wooden cabin with a kitchen area featuring a stainless steel refrigerator, wooden tables, and a sign that reads "Relax."

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 449 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Morganton, NC
  • Place, Lake James
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake James State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Catawba Falls
    ‪41 min drive‬

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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.

Pine Knot Cabin | Pet-Friendly & 10 min. to Lake James!

Built in the 1930s and lovingly restored in 2022, this rustic cabin is within a 10-minute drive of the Canal Bridge Boat Ramp and Linville Boat Ramp on Lake James, making it the perfect getaway spot for couples, young families, or small groups looking for quality time in a cozy setting. Original stonework can be found throughout the property, including around the fire pit and outdoor chimney, and creates a charming outdoor space to unwind after a fun-filled day on the lake!

About the Home
• Kitchen with butcher block island seating 2, a drip-style coffee maker, and an industrial-style sink and countertop.
• Living area with gas-log fireplace, reclining chairs and sofa, and 21" TV with Roku for streaming.
• Screened-in porch with seating for 2 and covered front porch with charcoal grill and porch swing.
• Original stonework patio with outdoor dining and wood-burning fire pit.
• A mini-split HVAC unit heats and cools the cabin.
• The driveway provides ample parking, with space for a boat trailer.
• This cabin is pet-friendly with an additional fee.

Where to Unwind
• Bedroom with queen-size bed
• Bedroom with two XL twin-size beds
• A bathroom, with a walk-in shower, can be accessed from the hallway.
• Please note: While both bedrooms have a standard door, the open floor plan allows the ceiling to be fully open to the rest of the cabin.

Where to Explore
Interested in a point-to-point paddle experience? Pine Knot Cabin is only a 5-minute drive from the put-in point for the Upper Catawba River Paddle (15.5 miles) from Lake James to Morganton.

• Bones Jones Burgers and Butchery | 3 minutes
• 3-Way Supply Convenience Store | 3 minutes
• Fonta Flora County Park and Trailhead | 8 minutes
​​​​​​​• Linville Boat Ramp | 9 minutes*
• Lake James State Park | 10 minutes
• Fonta Flora Brewery at Whippoorwill Farm | 13 minutes
• Dollar General Market | 15 minutes
• Downtown Asheville | 55 minutes
*Boat rentals are available at Lake James Neighborhood Store or Noah's Landing.

Please Note: This home is pet-friendly with a nonrefundable fee per pet (maximum of two dogs allowed). The unfinished basement, with lower-than-standard ceilings, has a washer & dryer available for guest use, and there is a small room adjacent to the laundry room with a small ping-pong table.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Lake James. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 12 minutes by foot from Lake James and a 4-minute drive from Catawba River
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Morganton cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

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

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

General

  • Unit size: 525 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Pine Knot Cabin | Pet-Friendly & 10 min. to Lake James! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet little cabin. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so well taken care of. Folks at Graybeard communicated so well. The cabin was pleasant, authentic, rustic, comfortable, and clean, in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
All was good, a nice cabin with modern appliances. Needs a larger TV though.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janinne C.

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

Work trip

Lovely community, nice and quite very cozy. Great location next to Lake James. Would have loved to use the screened in porch but weather did not permit. Have already recommended to friends.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

A little piece of heaven on earth.

IT. WAS. PERFECT. We loved it. Greybeard and the owner checked on us after the big t-storm and power outage. So much history in the area and we did not want to leave this am. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024