This spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom vacation rental in Hickory is prepared to host it all, from a stress-free family retreat to an adventurous stay with friends! Take advantage of the private dock and kayaks for endless waterfront fun. Lounge by the tabletop fire pit with your loved ones or test your Pac-Man skills in the game room. When you’re ready to explore the area, check out the shops and restaurants in downtown Hickory or the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in Blowing Rock. -- THE PROPERTY -- On-Site Lake Access | Kayaks | 4 Flat-Screen TVs w/ Cable | Washer & Dryer Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Futon | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Game Room: Futon INDOOR LIVING: Game room w/ bar & mini-fridge, family-style dining table, laptop-friendly workspace, DVD player, board games, ceiling fans OUTDOOR LIVING: Boat dock w/ pergola (25’ boat max), watercraft/jet ski dock, Alexa, bar, gazebo, hammock, furnished patio, private yard, gas grill, fire pit, tabletop fire pit, beach chairs, beach towels, snorkeling gear, lake view KITCHEN: Dishwasher, oven w/ electric stovetop, refrigerator, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, spices, blender, coffee maker, microwave, toaster, Crockpot, trash bags & paper towels GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heating, linens & towels, complimentary toiletries, keyless entry, laundry detergent, hangers, iron & board FAQ: Step-free access, 4 exterior security cameras (facing out), fireplace (decorative only) PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), trailer parking allowed on-site -- THE LOCATION -- AREA ATTRACTIONS: Lake Hickory Access (on-site), Lake Hickory Marina and Boat Rental (1.0 mile), Downtown Hickory (3.7 miles), Lakeside Park (5.5 miles), Sawmills Veterans Park (8.2 miles), Lakeside Marina (8.4 miles), Wittenburg Access Area (8.6 miles), Valdese Lakeside Park (15.4 miles), Lake Hickory Scuba & Marina (16.6 miles) OUTDOOR RECREATION: Henry Fork River Park (8.5 miles), McGalliard Falls Park (16.6 miles), South Mountains State Park (26.5 miles), Blue Ridge Parkway - Blowing Rock (36.1 miles), Appalachian Ski Mountain (37.7 miles), Lake James State Park (39.1 miles), Grandfather Mountain State Park (48.8 miles), Sugar Mountain Resort (55.6 miles), Beech Mountain Ski Resort (63.3 miles) BLOWING ROCK: The Blowing Rock (32.9 miles), Foggy Rock Eatery & Pub (33.7 miles), Six Pence Pub (34.3 miles), Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock (34.9 miles), Tweetsie Railroad (37.7 miles), The Cone Manor (37.9 miles), Mystery Hill (41.3 miles), Mile High Swinging Bridge (51.0 miles) WINE + BREWS: Olde Hickory Taproom (4.2 miles), Granite Falls Brewing Company (4.3 miles), Blowing Rock Draft House & Brewery (4.9 miles), Shadow Line Vineyard (9.8 miles), Six Waterpots Vineyard & Winery at Sullivan Estate (10.3 miles), Twisted Vine Winery (11.4 miles) DAY TRIPS: Boone (41.8 miles), Charlotte (56.7 miles), Asheville (79.3 miles) AIRPORTS: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (53.5 miles), Asheville Regional Airport (91.1 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located at the side of the home facing the driveway, 1 camera is located at the front of the home facing the front porch, 1 camera is on the back of the home facing the dock, and 1 camera is on the back of the home facing the shed. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video when activated by motion - NOTE: The fireplaces are not available for guest use