Hilltop Lodge | Opulent Lakefront Living & Private Dock on Lake James!

Experience luxury lakeside living at Hilltop Lodge, a beautifully furnished, pet-friendly retreat nestled on Lake James. This elegant home offers a private boat dock for direct lake access, perfect for all your water adventures. Enjoy cooking in the great outdoors (while enjoying a cocktail) at the kitchenette with a gas grill and bar seating before settling down for the evening under the stars at the outdoor fire pit area.

Inside, the open floor plan features sleek black trim windows and glass doors that flood the space with natural light. Relax in the cozy living room around the stone gas fireplace or step onto the screened porch for peaceful outdoor dining. Whether you're cooking a gourmet meal or unwinding after a day on the lake, Hilltop Lodge combines upscale comfort with stunning woodland and water views.

About the Home
• Open-concept main level with sleek black window trim and large glass doors
• Cozy living room centered around a stone gas fireplace and smart TV with streaming
• Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas range stove, and quartz countertops
• Indoor dining area seating 8 guests
• Screened porch with additional outdoor dining space
• Outdoor kitchenette with gas grill
• Outdoor fire pit area perfect for evening gatherings
• Private boat dock and small beach area for lake access

Where to Unwind
• Upper Level: Primary bedroom with a King bed and en suite bathroom
• Lower Level: King bedroom with en suite access
• Lower Level: Queen bedroom
• Lower Level: Bunk room featuring two sets of bunk beds (full-size bottom, twin-size top)
• Cozy den area with patio access, perfect for relaxing or quiet downtime

Where to Explore
• Private boat dock and small beach area for swimming, boating, and relaxing on Lake James
• Paddy's Creek swimming area (3.9 miles)
• Nearby hiking and biking trails within the community
• Linville Gorge Wilderness Area (15 miles)
• Wolf Pit Trailhead of Shortoff Mountain (8.7 miles)
• Linville River Trailhead via Fonta Flora State Trail (5 miles)
• Fonta Flora Brewery at Whippoorwill Farm (1.5 miles)
• Charming town of Marion for dining, drinks, and local culture (20 minutes)
• Asheville, just 45 minutes away, for world-class dining, breweries, and attractions

Important to Note: This home has 4 exterior cameras and a Ring Doorbell facing the driveway/parking area. The homeowner uses these cameras to verify the number of pets brought to the property. This house is dog-friendly, with a $100.00 non-refundable fee per dog (maximum of two). Sorry, this home is not cat-friendly due to common allergies.

This home has its own private boat dock on Lake James. The owner has a boat and a jet ski permanently docked, but there is an available spot for a guest boat and an additional jet ski. If interested in renting a boat during your stay, please contact Lake James Marina or Noah's Landing. Boats cannot be launched from the property, so guests should plan to use one of the nearby public boat ramps on Lake James. While the home provides access to Lake James, it does NOT offer access to Camp Lake James amenities.