As the largest artificial body of fresh water in North Carolina, Lake Norman is popular among anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. It is surrounded by several small towns with rich, individual personalities, such as Huntersville, Davidson, and Cornelius. If you want to go on vacation here with your pets, fret not. Many restaurants, shops, and even the visitor center welcome four-legged companions. If you love good food and wines, visit Lake Norman Cottage. This shop offers wine-tasting sessions on Fridays and Saturdays. Of course, one of the best activities you can do in the area is boating. Are you planning to visit soon? Check out the best vacation rentals with boat near Lake Norman, North Carolina.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on August 31, 2025.
1. Three-bedroom house with a concrete boat launch in Mayhew (from USD 995)
This 3-bedroom house provides 306.6 sqm (3,300 sq. ft.) of living space, sleeping a maximum of 14 people. Situated in Mayhew, this property is only about 0.2 km (0.1 mi) away from Lake Norman.
Two beaches are on site, so you can have a leisurely stay. A concrete boat launch and private dock are at your disposal. If you have no boat, fret not. Renting this property comes with concierge services that can arrange boat rentals for you.
Mooresville, North Carolina, United States
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they were helpful and quick with responsesLocation:
the location of this property is excellentit is very private and a great locationthey loved the house and the locationCleanliness:
the house was very clean and set up well for a group to stayhome was very clean and everything you could possibly need during your stay is providedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
furnishings were attractive and comfortable
2. Airy cottage with a diving board in Lake Norman of Catawba (from USD 1011)
Situated in Lake Norman of Catawba, this airy two-bedroom cottage guarantees convenient access to Lake Norman. It offers a double bed in each bedroom and an extra single bed in one of the bedrooms, sleeping up to seven guests.
Your stay here includes complimentary use of a diving board, vest, cornhole, fishing gear, and kayaks. Further, this rental comes with exclusive use of a leisure or fishing pontoon boat for a minimal extra fee.
Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina, United StatesSuperhost
Accommodates: 7
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earl was the best hostgreat host with quick responseearl is a super hostearl was an amazing hostearl is a wonderful hostLocation:
location was great - very quiet and yet only about 10 minutes to a grocery storethis home and location is a true gemgreat location with a super responsive hostgreat location for families the cove was perfect for kids with life jackets and pool noodlesit was home away from home right on the lake in a nice quiet neighborhoodCleanliness:
beautiful family that provides an exceptionally clean homethe cottage is nice and clean and well stocked with everything you should need away from homethe cottage was very cleaned and well stocked with games and necessities very thoughtful additionsgreat host and clean accommodationsRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the house is comfortable with a lot of thoughtful amenitiesand a lot of comfortable places to sit and enjoy the viewlocation is fantastic facilities were spectacular (dock trampoline kayaks fireplace terrace) and view was amazing; beautiful propertybeds) were not hotel-quality but the value based on per-night price and amenities was still greatthe beds were extremely comfortable
3. Three-bedroom house with a games room in Sherrills Ford (from USD 280)
This three-bedroom house takes pride in a waterfront location in Sherrills Ford, only 0.2 km (0.1 mi) away from Lake Norman. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, it offers a covered patio with a four-seater dining table, a gas grill, a fire pit, and a spacious deck overlooking the lake. This property also features a games room.
Thanks to the covered boat dock, canoe, paddleboat, and life vests provided, you can further maximize your vacation.
Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, United States
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Deanna was a great hostess and communicated well with usEasy experience renting Very accommodating hostDeanna was very nice and helpful answering all of our questions before and while we were thereWe spent most nights outsideMs Deanna was wonderful to deal with and very responsiveLocation:
the boy's loved the Canoe and Kayak'sPlace was perfect Check in and out was efficientwere the best shore catches and a lot of little fish tooPerfect place if you are looking for a relaxing quiet home by a lakeEverything about the house was perfectCleanliness:
you can't beat the location and the wonderfully quiet coveThe house is exactly as it was describedWe had a few issues re; the air quality but Deana addressed when I notified her Wifi in the area is spotty as is cellular serviceRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
Kitchen was fully stocked with cookwareWe especially enjoyed the outdoor space Because our in-laws were with usThe kitchen is very nicely stocked with everything you would need to make most mealsThe house was amazing and clean and very comfortable Anything we needed was right there from the kitchen to the lake toysIf it rains relax inside watching TV or upstairs in a great game room
4. Three-bedroom cottage with a backyard in Mooresville (from USD 767)
This 3-bedroom cottage sits in Mooresville, only about a 20-minute drive from the heart of Lake Norman. It offers a fully functional kitchen and dining area with an eight-seater dining table.
This property has a tree-lined backyard right by the lake, as well as a top-level deck, a bottom-level deck, and a private boat dock that can accommodate two boats. The host also has a boat that you can rent exclusively.
Mooresville, North Carolina, United StatesAccommodates: 8
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zachary and family were perfect hostshost and family were wonderful and made us feel very welcomegreat space and great hostzac was an excellent host we absolutely loved our stay at his homezach was very communicative and helpfulLocation:
great location and very comfortableenjoyed our stay and perfect locationgreat location beautiful back yard very cleanfantastic location convenience to everywhere you might need or want to gohad a great time close to everything spent a day on the boatCleanliness:
clean and stocked with essentialsthe house is great very clean and comfortablethe place was clean well stocked and well organizedgreat place zack is very responsive and everything was very clean and well maintainedthe place was super cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
zack’s place was extremely clean and spacious furniture and beds were comfortablezacharys place was like (email hidden by airbnb) pletely stocked kitchen and bathrooms
5. Luxury house with two well-equipped kitchens in Mooresville (from USD 795)
Accommodating 15 people, this luxury 6-bedroom house is an ideal base camp for large families and groups vacationing in Mooresville. It is easily accessible, only about 20 minutes away from Lake Norman and 30 minutes away from Charlotte.
Two well-equipped kitchens are at your disposal when you stay here. Further, this rental comes with many recreational facilities, such as a paddle boat, a trampoline, fishing gear, and kayaks.
Mooresville, North Carolina, United StatesAccommodates: 15
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darcy and brandon are great hostthe hosts were fantasticdarcy is very helpfulamazing host attentive caring and supportivethe host was fabulous and was available when we had questionsLocation:
the location was perfectthe location is perfect and is centrally located to many shopping grocery and restaurant locationshouse is very beautiful & perfect location on the lakethe house and location on lake norman were perfect for our family’s vacationthe house is top notch and the lake location is perfectCleanliness:
it was immaculately clean and spaciousthis beautiful house is very modern clean and spaciousthe place was beautiful and very cleanit was properly cleaned and ready as promised for our arrivalquiet clean cove on lake norman to enjoy a time awayRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the dock area and the adjacent patio space were well-used by our group and very comfortableamazing house with spacious rooms awesome technology/entertainment and breathtaking views of the lakewe loved sitting together outside at the big table on the upper deck and floating by the dockwe comfortably slept 7 adults without anyone having to share a bed (except the king) or use a futonthe house is gorgeous with plenty of rooms and beds (which are all extremely comfortable)
6. Three-bedroom house with four patios in Sherrills Ford (from USD 494)
This 3-bedroom house sits in a peaceful cove in Sherrills Ford, only 20 minutes away from Lake Norman. It offers plenty of outdoor entertainment areas, including a fenced backyard with a fire pit, a game shed, and hammocks. A screened rear porch, a two-tiered boat dock, and four patios are also available.
This property also welcomes two well-behaved dogs for a minimal additional fee. You may rent the host’s pontoon boat if you do not have your own.
Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, United StatesAccommodates: 6
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the hosts were very communicative helpful and welcoming into their homenick and jessica’s lakeside home was a fantastic find the hosts were very responsive polite and welcomingthe hosts of this house were incredibly attentive to our every need and incredibly responsiveour hosts were great with very good communication and responsive to all our questionsLocation:
this is a great house with an ideal location on the lakethe house is fabulous and it's a great location in a secluded inlet right on the lakeRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the beds are extremely comfortablethe kitchen was well-stocked and we love to cook
7. Stylish cottage with a walkout basement in Mooresville
With 269.4 sqm (2,900 sq. ft.) of indoor living space and 0.4-ha (1-ac) of outdoor area, this stylish 3-bedroom cottage in Mooresville accommodates a maximum of 10 people. It features a huge walkout basement designed as a game room. Entertainment facilities include with a bumper pool, foosball table, and ping pong table.
This rental also has a private boat ramp and a boat slip. For your convenience, the host provides a canoe, a pedal boat, two kayaks, two paddleboards, and life jackets for guests’ use. Lake Norman is only roughly 20 minutes away.
Mooresville, North Carolina, United StatesAccommodates: 10
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hosts were very helpful and friendlyamanda was a wonderful hostvery responsive had great recommendationsamanda and doug were great hosts and have a beautiful lakefront propertyLocation:
the location was so amazing and made the vacationit’s a great place for a get awayit is as advertised well maintained and a great locationthis is the perfect place to relax and enjoy life on the lakeCleanliness:
the house was exceptionally clean and had comfortable bedsRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
there was plenty of sleeping space for our family and the mattresses are so comfortableon a peaceful cove with a lot of room for swimmingcomfortable updated and fantastic setting
8. Charming house with a hot tub in Fallstown Township
Suitable for family holiday vacations, this charming 6-bedroom house accommodates up to 14 guests. It boasts 167.6 m (550 ft) of shoreline in Fallstown Township, only 0.2 km (0.1 mi) away from Lake Norman and 0.8 km (0.5 mi) away from Lake Norman State Park.
This rental offers a hot tub, a private boat ramp, and even a huge pier with a boat slip and three floating docks. A paddle boat and two kayaks are also available for guests’ use.
Accommodates: 14
Minimum Nights: 4
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
Explore the stunning Lake Norman
Boating on Lake Norman is a fun activity for the whole family. Do not forget to check out these best vacation rentals with boat near Lake Norman, North Carolina, as you plan your trip.
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