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Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Heavenly Harbor, a beautiful lake house on Lake Hickory, offers serene views of the lake from its spacious bedrooms and living areas. Enjoy your morning coffee on the walk-out deck or unwind by the natural wood-burning fire pit with picturesque views of the lake. The home features a nicely appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, as well as a dining room table seating up to six adults.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best!

This beautiful house sits on a quite cove on Lake Hickory! Completely remodeled with a new kitchen, three bedrooms on the main, two of which are spacious bedrooms with perfect views of the lake and walk out deck to enjoy your morning coffee. The third bedroom is also located on the main floor. The main floor also features a dining table for six and a relaxing living room with picturesque views of the lake. The fourth bedroom is in the basement and features two pairs of bunk beds for the kids. The basement is also a perfect getaway for a relaxing escape to play board games or watch your favorite movie. Heavenly Harbor also features two large outdoor decks. One with plenty of room to entertain, relax or just enjoy the view, the other which is located closer to the water features a natural wood burning fire pit. Nothing like cozying to the fire and watching the natural beauty of the lake. It is the perfect place to relax and watch the stresses of regular life disappear! Incredible views of the lake from all but one bedroom and all of the comforts of home. Our home is located on a quiet cove with views of the main channel with over 110 feet of water frontage.
Our home features a nicely appointed kitchen with all stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Including blender, crock pot, toaster, Keurig, coffee pot, pots/pans, bakeware and dishware. Plus plenty of different types glasses for your favorite beverage and we didn’t forget the corkscrew either! You won't even need to pack any spices, there is a spice rack with all the spices to cook up your favorite meal. We have a brand new propane grill just outside the kitchen with beautiful views of the lake while you cook! Our dining room table seats up to 6 adults, with additional eating area out on the deck both covered and uncovered - all with spectacular lake views!
We picked only the best mattresses for all of the beds with clean, soft sheets and big fluffy towels. We want you to feel pampered and spoiled!
Our basement rec room is fun for all ages with a game table for cards and board games, comfy couches & TV. The door out of the basement leads to yet another deck with great views of the lake as well. There you will also find all of the necessities for lake fun; floatation devices, life vests, fishing poles, as well a two kayaks for your boating pleasure.
Our home also features a 16'x20" floating dock for all of the lake fun you could imagine and because were located in a quiet cove you don't have to worry about boat traffic & waves. At the dock there are several flotation devices to float on. The water is 13’ deep at the dock, so cannon balls are a must! Take a ride on our kayaks and look for the many turtles, or do some fishing off the dock. Our family loves to tie all of our floats together and hang out in the water all day!
Enjoy your evenings sitting by the fire in the comfy Adirondack chairs, perfect for the summer evenings and cool winter evenings as well. The lake is beautiful all year long! Feel free to browse our library of books, or trade with your own! We also provide Wifi and internet service as well as a DVD player.
Lake Hickory is one the largest freshwater sand bottom lakes in North Carolina. Lake Hickory was created on the Catawba River in 1927 with the completion of the Oxford Dam 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Hickory. The dam parallels the NC Highway 16 bridge over the Catawba River between Interstate 40 and Taylorsville. It is 122 feet (37 m) high, with an overall length of 1,200 feet (370 m). The spillway section of the dam is 550 feet (170 m) long. The lake was named after the City of Hickory and runs along its northern edge. It covers almost 4,223 acres (17.09 km2) with 105 miles (169 km) of shoreline. Full pond elevation is 935 feet above sea level. It is perfect for those who love to swim, ski, tube, boat or enjoy some of the finest fishing in the area. The lake is home to many different species of fish including Striper bass, largemouth and spotted bass, crappie, lake perch, bluegill, sunfish as well as a variety of catfish. Water quality is very good and fed by mountain springs. We are conveniently located about 1 hour from Charlotte, 1 hour from Asheville (home of the Biltmore Estate!), 45 minutes from Blowing Rock and about 3 1/2 hours from the coast. Beautiful mountain views from the lake!
As far as sports are concerned, Hickory is home to the Hickory Crawdads, a Class-A South Atlantic League minor-league baseball affiliate of the Texas Rangers. The Crawdads play in L.P. Frans Stadium located in the western portion of the city, near the Hickory Regional Airport.
Hickory is also home to the Hickory Motor Speedway, nationally known as the Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars. The speedway was opened in 1951 and features a 1/2 mile track with seating for approximately 5,000 spectators.
The Rivers Bend State Park is a great park and there is a public boat launch less than 2 miles from the house.
We hope you will come visit Lake Hickory and see all that this area has to offer!
Sit back, relax, you’re on LAKE TIME now!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Heavenly Harbor Life At Its
Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best! Conover
Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best! Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

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Conover, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Hickory - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Norman - 18 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Lenoir-Rhyne University - 18 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Hickory Metro Convention Center - 19 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Davidson College - 55 min drive - 49.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Crossroads Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Apple City Barbecue - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pam & Mike's House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Little Japan - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Roadside Diner - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best! located?

This family-friendly Conover vacation home is located on the waterfront, just steps from Lake Hickory and Catawba River. Riverbend Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Heavenly Harbor - Lake Life at its Best! Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

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Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Will C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home with everything you need to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

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

Place to stay on Lake Hickory

We had a wonderful time. I highly recommend this lake house and the hosts are the best. We have stayed in both of their lake houses and they are both so welcoming, decorated so nice and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

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

Quiet, relaxing, family friendly

We enjoyed our stay very much! Family friendly quiet lake front home. Our kids enjoyed fishing, kayaking, and swimming in the lake. Owners are very nice and responsive! This is our second stay and will definitely look at staying again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Quiet cove on the lake

Wonderful peaceful week with swimming,fishing and reading on the deck. Children loved the dock and multiple life vests to make everyone safe. Beds are comfortable with great linens and towels. Nice welcome treats provided. And during the rain the TV was great and used some of the dvds Great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Wonderful Stay

We enjoyed our stay here. We usually don’t book the same location twice but loved the place so much we already booked it again for later this year. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina E.

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

Relaxation

My family enjoyed this house so much. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. Didn’t need to buy too much to enjoy this house, a lot is provided! I give it 10’s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rej264

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

Lake Vacation

Great place to stay. Would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan A.

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

Great Stay!

House was perfect and the owners were great to work with! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie S.

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

Lake Time

My family & I enjoyed staying at Heavenly Harbor. We were visiting family in the Lenoir & Hickory area. Travis & Leesa are wonderful hosts/owners. The kitchen was well stocked with a great assortment of utensils, plates, cups, etc. The solar lights on the decks make it enjoyable to be outside or inside overlooking the lake. The kids loved swimming & fishing off the dock. All around great place. It was close enough to everything to have pizza delivered & Walmart deliveries, so we didn’t have to go shopping. Overall a great place to spend our summer vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

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

Family get-away

Very nice property with everything we needed, for a nice, relaxing time away. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellin P.

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

What a great stay!

This Lakehouse was absolutely everything we wanted it to be and more. The property was exactly as listed, beautiful and very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mendi N.

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

Perfect Retreat

We love Lake Hickory and love staying at properties owned by Travis & Lesa Roffler. The properties are always well equipped, super clean, and have comfortable beds. They are also super responsive to questions and concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenna S.

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

Perfect home for our family

We had the most amazing time at the Lake House. It was clean, a perfect size for our teens to have their own space, the hosts where fast to communicate with me if I asked any questions and the outside decks and lake where beautiful! It was the best vacation we have had in a long time and would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

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

Peaceful Christmas on the lake!

We enjoyed spending the week of Christmas at Heavenly Harbor and we didn’t regret our choice! Everything was as listed but even better in person. The owners were so helpful & responsive before and during our stay and we also appreciated the house being decorated for Christmas and the many personal touches left for us when we arrived. We fished the lake and caught a few spotted bass and enjoyed the cozy fireplace inside to warm up. Would definitely stay here again! Thanks for sharing your beautiful lake house!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty R.

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

Golf outing

The process of booking, getting information on the location, checking in/out was seamless. We had a great time and hope.to visit when it's warmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

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

Lovely Lakefront!

The lake house was very clean and stocked with everything we needed for the weekend. So many amazing outdoor decks and sitting areas to enjoy the view - even a nice little fire pit. The kayaks were a nice bonus as well. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Lake weekend

It was everything they said and more. Big oak tree in the back gives plenty of shade if wanted. Marina is just across the lake and boat ramp close as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne W.

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

Wonderful fall vacation

This was our first time spending a week at the lake for vacation and having this property made it perfect. We loved the easy access to the lake and the close proximity to wonderful hiking in the Blowing Rock area. The rental was super clean and had all the comforts of home. Travis and Lesa thought of every detail and provided everything needed for a wonderful trip. Their communication was always on point and we appreciated all the restaurant recommendations. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Short stay but great time !

First time renting lake house. Wanted some quality family time together with nice setting and something to do together. Got all we wanted with this house, it's owners and available options to enjoy life's pleasures. Spent day on lake with pontoon rental (highly recommended from Lakeside Marina). Hiked at Rocky Face Mountain park and visited Shadow Line Vineyards.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L., Newtown, CT

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

Definitely Coming Back

This was a great house with great owners. They communicated with us about the property and gave recommendations for the area. The property was clean and spacious and had everything we needed to enjoy time on the lake. Located in a quiet cove, we fished and floated to our heart's content. We rented a boat from a Lakeside Marina twice and enjoyed time out on the lake. We ventured into town for dinner and had dinner lakeside one night. We have already planned our return trip and can't wait to visit Lake Hickory again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C., Newton, USA

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

Labor Day Staycation

This VRBO experience was hands down the best one ever! The house itself is beautiful! You can tell there has been so much thought and love put into this home! The owners are so helpful and accommodating. I love how they allow you to have additional guest during the day. This was truly one of my family’s favorite trips we’ve ever taken. Our kids (12 and 17) didn’t want to leave! With the property only 30 minutes from our home, I know we’ll be booking again! Thank you again for sharing your beautiful lake home with us ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

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

Highly recommend

A great house for a quiet, comfortable lake get away! Love that the owners included every little amenity needed to make our stay stress free! We didn’t have to worry about buying trash bags, dishwasher pods, laundry detergent, toilet paper, even shampoo and conditioner were provided! Our family has traveled ALOT over the past 10 years for our five kids travel sports events and this is clearly on our top three rentals! Owners were easy to contact and actually initiated check ins to make sure we were okay and had everything needed! They also supplied detailed info on local restaurants and activities. Great stay, great house, great owners!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alia C.

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

Relaxing, Peaceful, Fun in the Sun Getaway at the Lake!

We LOVED this house and the lake! We loved that it was on the water and it was easy access into the water that it came with a dock so, it was easy to dock our 2 jet skiis and the boat launch was 7 minutes away from the house. It felt very peaceful and relaxing on the dock. We never left the dock all day on our first day there. We were grateful that the weather was beautiful and sunny all weekend (mid 70s) and the nights were in the low 60s throughout our stay here. It was nice to escape out of Ohio for a couple of days. The kitchen in the house was beautiful and we LOVED the counter space. It was easy to cook our meals and how you can fit 7 people (that’s how many there were of us that stayed) in the kitchen. We never felt crowded in this house. The living room was very cozy and the bedrooms were very roomy. We also enjoyed being outside on the balcony everyday that you can go out of from the 2 bedrooms and the view from the lake was breathtaking to wake up to every morning. As we entered this house and smelled the lake air from outside on the back deck we already felt at peace and relaxed as we are a family from the suburbs outside the city in Ohio of hustle and bustle and always hearing sirens all day long. When we were outside, all we heard was boats and jet skiis all day long and we said to each other that this is PERFECT.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Charles B.

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

Lake House

Great location with nice views. Nice house, just wish the listing would have mentioned the all of the stairs. A member of our family has a mobility problem so the need to go down a flight of stairs to get into the house was a surprise. Based on the pictures it looked like the driveway went to the front door. We saw it was a common situation in the area, I don't think it was being hidden, but I think that listing in general should state if there are accessible issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronda S.

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

Excellent! Will return!

The owners were great to work with and always quick to respond. This was by far the cleanest VRBO we have ever rented. The house looks just like the pictures. The decks and the dock are very nice. We had fun kayaking. We took our 2 dogs and they loved playing in the water! If your traveling with elderly or handicapped there is a lot of stairs but we knew that before we rented. There are several “rainy day” activities within 20 minutes. By looking at the pictures the living room looks tiny, it isn’t huge but it adequately fit the 5 of us (all adults). Wi-Fi worked great. The whole house had been remodeled and was very nicely done. Very comfortable and homey. The weather was amazing. It was quiet and relaxing. The lake didn’t have much traffic for spring break. Would be great for kids too. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021