I would give more than 5 stars if I could. There are so many extra amenities with this beautiful, amazing home that are not even listed. Comfort creatures, everything you would ever need in the kitchen - with our family and kids in and out of the lake - we cooked every day. Had s’mores at the fire pit - just bring your fixings! Lots of life vests in case your forget one (although we all each have our own). Lake “toys” for kids of all ages. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for private spaces. We almost never turned on a tv! Sandi is a top notch communicator and so accommodating, which made our 2 week stay even easier and stress free! Thanks, Sandi. We all hated to leave and everyone said the home and perfect weather made it so hard to do so.

This is our 3rd stay in this home on Nottely. The house fits our group of 12 easily and is well appointed with everything you could need - we used the paddle board, kayak, hammock, the boat tube, and more! The screened in porch was a perfect spot to watch the sunset. Already planning our return trip.

We loved this house! Perfect location so close to the marina and wide area of the lake with little traffic. The home has so many great amenities— they leave all spices available for you to use which is a great help. The pantry is not open so count on counter space for food. The rooms had awesome beds for small kids to sleep with parents. Two huge masters upstairs with three beds. The other room upstairs is perfect for two kids. The walk down to the lake was easy and not as steep as other rentals. This is a great place for a family get together! Our only drawback was lack of drapes/shades in the bedrooms and the two beds in the basement that are out in the open facing the windows without drapes to shut out light. We would love to return next year and know you will also love this house.

The kitchen had everything we needed and more. Even though it rained almost every day we had plenty to do. Fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming. Golfing nearby. Very comfortable beds. The 2nd refrigerator downstairs was an essential for our group. We will be back!!!!

We had a surprise engagement celebration and it couldn’t have worked out better. The house and area was perfect. The house had everything we needed plus some. It was super clean. We enjoyed our time on the lake in the kayaks that were provided and enjoyed the porches. The kids enjoyed playing in the lower level with the provided toys, games, and other activities. A++!

We thoroughly enjoyed a weekend family reunion in this stunning location. The views over the lake, combined with a wood-burning fireplace provided the perfect setting. Large seating area, fully-furnished kitchen, and play area for children downstairs made it very practical for our large group. The very large table was a personal highlight, allowing us to all eat together and enjoy unhurried conversation over meals. With chilly evenings, we even made use of the outdoor fire pit, allowing children to swim yet warm up by the fire. The weather was not quite warm enough for us to utilize the large screened in porch, but that provides another exceptional living space. Children also really enjoyed the SUPs and kayaks, allowing them a bit of lake fun even in early March! Would we come again? Definitely!

This property is a great destination for retreat or family reunion as it sleeps 16 comfortably as advertised. The kitchen was well-stocked as advertised. Very comfortable living spaces. We were very pleased with our stay.

This was our second fall trip to the Daring Horseman. This house is large enough to accommodate a large group and has everything you need! The location can’t be beat. The lake was freezing but that didn’t deter us from taking a quick plunge and using the kayaks and SUP that’s provided. Literally the only thing this rental lacks is a hot tub. Most of our time was spent gathered around the fire pit and enjoying the beautiful lake and fall foliage. Sandi is very responsive to any questions. Hoping to continue our annual tradition here!!

This is the second time we rented this house and it’s absolutely beautiful!! The kitchen is beyond well stocked and the house is decorated in such a pretty way. Sandi is fabulous and we hope to stay here again and again!!!

This is the first time my family has had a vacation all together in a very long time. The location was great as well as the cabin! Very family friendly. Would love to come back!

Great house. Well stocked kitchen. Very spacious.

Our annual family summer vacation was indeed paradise at this lovely home and setting. Being that we live near the beach in Wilmington, NC our family likes to go to the mountains & lake settings for vacations. Our first time at Lake Nottely was a golden find with the design and generous amenities that the owners have made for this rental. Everything was top-notch from the house's cleanliness, outdoor lake toys, the comfortable beds & furniture, appliances, the wonderful downstairs with new renovations and added queen suite to the shadowed settings in summer's heat for outdoor seating. Fire pit for sunset & smores enjoyment. The spacious kitchen, filled with every pot & pan, great appliances, and supplies for cooking. The 6 grandchildren teamed up to cook gourmet meals nightly. We loved sitting at the huge dining table together, fitting more than even our family size. For outdoor fun we used the kayaks, paddleboards, and life jackets at house. We rented pontoon boat from Lake Nottely Marina, so we could explore lake . Kids loved jumping from swings & cliffs as shown on map that's provided by homeowners. We enjoyed a day of golf in Blairsville at Old Union and horseback riding at Appalachian trail near Blue Ridge. Shopping & dining at lovely Blue Ridge is a must! The 2 hr. scenic train ride leaves from Blue Ridge as well. As you can tell, we couldn't have been any more pleased with our stay at The Daring Horseman. We have always used VRBO for our annual family vacations, but must say that booking this rental 4 months ago was a gem. You'll find that owner, Sandi is wonderful in responding to any questions, even to our losing our way to Cozy Cove on the 1st day. A real paradise in the woods! Leslie & Steve and family

We had a wonderful time on our bachelorette trip! Beds were so comfortable, plenty of lake activities at our fingertips. Great table space. Peaceful little spot, we didn’t want to leave! Hope to visit again soon.

We booked the Daring Horseman house for our annual family vacation. We had 3 couples and 6 kids ranging from 4 to 18. We were looking for a lake house with water fun and a relaxing environment to sit and visit and we found it in this house! There was plenty of space to spread out and the sleeping arrangements easily accomodated our group of 12. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook and serve meals. And there were 2 fridges to store food and drinks. The house had several kayaks, paddle boards and floats for swimming from the dock. The lake is beautiful and quiet for relaxing swims with the kids. And in the evenings, the fire pit area provided a great place to relax and enjoy lake life.

Another great visit, terrific location on a gorgeous lake. Sleeping accommodations were nice and we loved the screened in porch.

My family and I have stayed at this house for four summers. We always look forward to going back.

Lake Nottely is beautiful.

OUR FAMILY HAD A WONDERFUL TIME! BEAUTIFUL AREA, LAKE, , HOME, ETC. THE HOME WAS VERY CLEAN AND WELL STOCKED WITH EVERYTHING YOU COULD THINK OF.WE ALL LOOK FORWARD TO DOING IT AGAIN

Very nice property in a beautiful setting. Excellent location close to marina and easy drive to town. How was clean and well stocked with all necessities. Highly recommended for family vacation!

The house is gorgeous and had such easy access to the lake. Advertised as a fully stocked kitchen and did not disappoint!! We had a big group of people who love to cook and all of us were so impressed with the supplies available to us in the kitchen. The owner was lovely and very easy to get in touch with! Loved our stay!!!

Daring horse is a great place to "getaway". The home is beautiful, clean and as described. The property is private and directly on the water. We hope to stay at Daring Horse again!!

My family and I stayed at the Daring Horseman with two other families (6 adults and 6 kids.) Our stay was amazing! The rooms, floor plan and lake view were perfect. We would love to visit again

We rented the Daring Horseman for a bi-annual boys weekend with friends from college. An unfortunate Covid exposure the day before we were scheduled left me out for the weekend. However, the boys soldiered on without me. Here is what the fellas said: The house is great, roomy, well appointed. Fire pit was great, they spent a lot of time there. I was warned that the parking could only hold about 4 cars and no parking on the street. I was told that parking horizontally they easily parked 6 cars.

All the amenities of home, well kept property with clear instructions.

Great layout, fun home with lot's to offer.

We had a great time! This location is right in the middle of various falls, rafting, zip lining and having the dock to keep the boat we rented was a true plus. We will be back!

Our family had a wonderful experience at this rental. The house was amazing. This was the most well stocked house we have ever rented. The owners have truly thought of everything. The location and dock were easily accessible from the lake . The neighbors put on a firework show that was beyond comparison. The lake was amazing. It did get very congested on Saturday and Sunday...but that is to be expected on a holiday weekend. We will definitely be back to this amazing home!!

The Daring Horseman was wonderful. It was spacious and accommodated our large family very well. The access to the lake was very easy and the fire pit was fun to make s’mores too.

This was our second stay at this house on Nottely and we are already working on planning our return in 2022. The house is well kept, clean, beautifully & comfortably decorated, well stocked with kitchen gear and fit our two families of 6 perfectly - with room for more! The marina is close by for renting boats. Kids of all ages enjoyed the paddle board, kayaks and hammocks. We grilled out a few nights and enjoyed some local bbq another night. It was another wonderful week and we can’t wait to return!

This was a lovely house to stay in. It is in a great location on the lake, very close to the marina. The house is so nicely appointed, the linens, decor etc...are all very nice. Having a big group of all ages, we cooked all of our meals at the house. The kitchen is not only stocked...it is equipped with every possible thing you could need to cook a meal. We really loved our time at "The Daring Horseman" and would highly recommend this property.

The Daring Horseman is one of our favorite places to stay- anywhere! The location cannot be beat, nestled on a hill above a peaceful Lake Nottely cove. The house itself is gorgeous , & is decorated with an inviting/homey feel unlike most rental properties. Sandi has truly thought of EVERYTHING for your stay, even down to toys, games, pack n’ plays, etc. for kids. It is the quintessential lake house vacation experience. We have returned again & again; The Daring Horseman is unmatched!

The Daring Horseman is a wonderful house with a beautiful view of Lake Nottely. The grounds are well maintained and stunning! All of the beds in the house are comfortable and there are sufficient bathrooms to make a stay work well for 15 people. The owner pays attention to every little detail to make the house feel like home (spices, coffee filters, every kitchen utensil that one would need, life jackets for every size, and firewood was even placed near the fire pit for an evening of s'mores). The owner is super helpful with suggestions and prompt with communication. Sandi Parker really went above and beyond to make the weekend perfect for our family. This is my family's second stay at the Daring Horseman and everyone is looking forward to a return visit. This trip we noticed that the owner had added an addition to the dock that makes getting in and out of a kayak easy and some great rocking chairs on the back porch. We love that all 15 of us could sit together at one table for dinner. Thank you to the Parkers for sharing your beautiful home with us!