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Cottage At Sunset Key

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at Cottage At Sunset Key. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41008 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Cottage At Sunset Key

Cottage At Sunset Key | Sleeps 2-4


PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:

Welcome to a serene getaway on Lake Norman! This adorable 2-bedroom, 2-bath lake cottage is the perfect blend of cozy charm and fun-filled comfort. Thoughtfully decorated and full of personality, this home has everything you need for a relaxing escape or an adventure-packed retreat. The heart of the home is a bright and airy open-concept Kitchen, Dining, and Living space—all with stunning water views! Kick back on the oversized sectional, catch your favorite shows on the flat screen TV, or whip up a lakeside feast in the fully equipped kitchen just steps from the deck and grill.

The primary bedroom features a comfy queen bed and a private ensuite bath, while the guest room (also with a queen) is right next to the second full bath—perfect for families or friends. Downstairs, the fun continues with a finished basement featuring a pool table, electric fireplace, and a walk-out patio seating area that opens to the backyard.

Out back, you'll find a private paradise: a massive 1,200 sq ft entertainment deck complete with rocking chairs, a built-in bar, and all the space you need to soak in the lake vibes from sunrise to starry night. Grill out on the front porch deck, play a game of horseshoes, or chill by the docks—one for your boat, and one for lazy afternoons with a glass of wine and a charcuterie board.

This classic lake cottage is designed for making memories, with plenty of space for up to 2-4 guests. Whether you're boating, swimming, or simply soaking in the serene beauty of the lake, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy your time here. Bring your own boat or take advantage of special discounts on watercraft rentals from local marinas—your perfect lakeside adventure is waiting! Bring your boat or ask about special discounts on watercraft rentals from local marinas.

Nearby Lake Norman State Park offers a wide variety of lakefront outdoor activities including hiking, canoeing, picnicking, and more. Mooresville, NC is 15-20 minutes away where you will find a wide variety of dining, nightlife, antiquing, and many "lake-life" activities. Charlotte, NC is approximately 40 miles south, where you will find world-class dining, theatre, museums, and everything the Queen City is known for! NASCAR fan? Come visit the NASCAR Museum or take a trip to the world-renowned Charlotte Motor Speedway. So much to see and do, or as little as you please! We hope you’ll join us for a stay at this peaceful oasis of nature, craftsmanship, and relaxation.


BEDROOMS:

Bedroom 1, (Main Level): Queen Bed

Bedroom 2, (Main Level): Queen Bed


BATHROOMS:

Full Bathroom 1, (Main Level): Located just off the Hallway with shower/tub combo and one sink

Full Bathroom 2, (Main Level): Located Ensuite to the Primary Bedroom with shower and one sink


OUTDOOR AMENITIES:

Main Level Deck: Overlooking Lake Norman with table and chairs

The Pier & Dock: Pier walks out to the Floating Dock


LOCATION:

The house is located on Lake Norman in Terrell, NC, and is a short drive 10 minute drive to The Village Shoppes that has restaurants, gas station and a Publix grocery store. It's also 11 miles to Mooresville, NC that offers fun things your family will want to see while visiting Lake Norman, including fantastic restaurant options and shopping. This home is approximately 38 miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).


WHAT IS PROVIDED: For your convenience and comfort, we are happy to provide the following during your stay.

-Wireless Internet & Cable

-Mr. Coffee brand coffee maker

-Small Kitchen Appliances (including microwave, coffee maker, & toaster)

-Dishes, Pots/Pans, Cooking Utensils, Flatware, Kitchen Towels

-Bed Linens for all beds and pillows

-Bath Towels

-1 Roll of Toilet Paper for each Bathroom

-1 Roll of Paper Towels in the Kitchen

-Hand Soap

**Guests will need to bring beach towels, sunscreen, coffee, coffee filters, coffee pods when applicable, paper towels, toilet paper, personal hygiene products, garbage bags, and dishwashing detergent/pods.


CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT & GUEST POLICY:

Check-in is at 4:00 PM on the first day of your reserved dates.

Check-out is at 10:00 AM on the final day of your reserved dates.

Guests must be 25 years or older to book our vacation rentals, no exception.

No Smoking and No Pets are allowed.


CLEANING:

The house will be professionally cleaned prior to your stay. Guests will be responsible for cleaning and trash disposal during their stay. Please note that your rental agreement will include a cleaning fee for the cleaning following your check-out.


Lake Norman Realty Inc has served the Lake Norman and surrounding areas since 1978!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,008 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Absolutely NO house parties!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

Vrbo Property
Cottage At Sunset Key Great Weekend Get Away! 3 Night Minimum!

About the neighborhood

Map
Terrell, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Norman - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lowe's Corporate Headquarters - 28 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Davidson College - 33 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Lake Norman Visitors Center - 34 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Birkdale Village - 37 min drive - 26.5 miles

Getting around

  • Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪McDonalds - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lake Norman Tavern - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Lineberger's Cattle Company - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage At Sunset Key pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage At Sunset Key?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage At Sunset Key?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage At Sunset Key located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Catawba River and Lake Norman. Sherrills Ford - Terrell Public Library and TeleHealth Solution are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Cottage At Sunset Key Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

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

Lake Norman Cottage Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful setting to relax and visit. Short drive to some great restaurants & activities. The property was as described & very clean & comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce S., Kernersville

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

Short Stay

We enjoyed our short stay. The property was perfect for what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

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

Great vacation spot

We had such a great time and perfect location on the lake. The house was clean and cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

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

Such a wonderful cottage to stay in

We attended a wedding at Separk Mansion and decided to book a cottage on the lake to make it a vacation as well . We would absolutely stay here again . The cottage was so warm and cozy , very clean and we just loved it .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

William D.

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

Great Place to Unwind

Very nice neighborhood. Property very comfortable. Showers need a little work, but are still doable.If you like quiet, then this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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

Enjoyed our stay at Lake Norman

The house was nicely decorated and we liked the open concept. The house was well-stocked and the view of the lake was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Beautiful and very clean home

Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tyler B.

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

Okay Stay

The property was fine but the HVAC didn’t work and the refrigerator kept resetting and wasn’t cooling. The HVAC not working was kind of a big deal since it made it difficult to sleepThe listing also makes it seem like the house stands alone and is secluded from neighbors but there are houses right next to the property on both sides. It wasn’t a big deal since we didn’t feel the need to be secluded but just didn’t expect to be that close to neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Peaceful getaway

Our stay at the lake house was peaceful and enjoyable. The house is on a quieter part of the lake with easy access to everything you need. The property manager was friendly and prompt taking care of a few minor issues. We would recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Lovely house

The house is lovely, private, safe, warm and wonderful. The only issue we had was the wifi. The property management did everything in their power to resolve the issue. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

Lovely home in a beautiful setting leads to lots of fun at "Camp Lake Norman."

Immaculate house with lovely furnishings did not disappoint. Oversized outside deck was the hub of offered activities ranging from swimming, fishing, kayaking, horseshoes and billiards. Enjoying the lake breezes with a good book, playing cards or cocktails under the massive oak tree was a treat. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

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

Couldn’t have enjoyed it more!

I want to give this property a bad review just to keep everyone away! But I can’t do that... We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and this property was so comfortable and cozy. Cleanliness is very important to me and I was very satisfied with this home’s appearance. Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely cottage ❤️ PS...loved the “lending library” out front!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

NIcole C.

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

Amazing place

I will Say that this cute little house is a good getaway for the weekend .. The house was very clean and easy to get to .. I will Say that the main bedroom bathroom needs to be updated.. we couldn’t even use the shower because the knob would not turn and stayed on cold . Other than that it was good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica E.

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

Nice Home

We enjoyed our stay here. The house is very small but it worked for us 4 adults. A few things… there are only 4 bath towels and 2 hand towels supplied. Bring your own dishrags and washcloths. There is a Keurig and a coffee pot at the property. The location of the house was nice. We came specifically to boat. Restaurants on the water are less than 15 minutes away. The dock did accommodate our 30’ boat just fine. The back deck was an awesome hangout in the mornings for coffee and in the evenings when we came home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Denise H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrell NC

Nice cottage feel. Loved the location. Few concerns: — Bathrooms very small and outdated. Latch broken on en-suite bathroom. Other bathroom water pressure bad and shower head very high, not great for shorter people. — No bathroom amenities, towels smelled sour and needed to rewash, —Wood floors in kitchen-living room area were dirty. — Also no trash bags to be found other than the one in the receptacle. For the cost of the cottage, expectations were higher and it was a disappointment.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Peter G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and cozy

Pictures and listings were very accurate. Property was cute Cosey and comfortable. My mother and I were in town for a funeral and this property was the perfect location close to the families house. Unfortunately we did not get a chance to use the lake activities. I was planning to work while I was there in between the services, however, the Wi-Fi was not working, they were very nice. Vrbo refunded me $100 since the Wi-Fi wasn’t working which was a great plus they did that for me as a courtesy without me even asking that’s great customer service the house was fairly clean however because we stayed in February, the house must have been closed up for a long period of time because it was very musty and there were bugs and dirt and all of the windowsills. Although we stayed there in the middle of February, the weather was 70° and we were able to open the windows and air the house out. Thankfully, they had many great smelling candles available in the house to light to mask the musty smell. The only other issue I saw was that the basement game room is not accessible from inside the house. I would definitely stay here again, they actually did a great job making this a comfy cozy relaxing place to get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Worked great but were mislead about the basement. Didn’t know that there wasn’t an access from the first floor to basement without going outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

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

Good stay

The house was clean and comfortable. It’s a small place but that’s ok when you’re spending most of the day of the lake. The bathrooms aren’t great but good enough. Only one tv and it’s not a smart tv so we couldn’t enjoy our favorite shows at the end of the day. Otherwise we liked our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne P.

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

Family weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was great - clean and comfortable. The view from the deck was incredible. We would definitely stay there again. Only suggestion is to get a ladder for the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy Y.

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Soso

House number is hard to make out since the 2 is so faded. Had trouble getting the code to get into the house. I submitted the necessary info but, had to call the morning we left to get the code. The place definitely needs updated. Living area and deck are a nice size but, bedrooms and bathroom small. Bath off bedroom super small shower with water temperature hard to adjust. We were given 1 washcloth for 4 people. The basement is only accessible from outside and was very musty. We opened the door and closed it. The life jackets were filthy and when the kayaks were used, one had a hole. We managed to have a nice trip but, will not stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin Y.

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

Cute cottage on a great lot

My family and I had a great stay! The house and everything in it was as expected. My only complaints are 1) the large patio was ridden with cobwebs, tree debris, and the patio furniture was not cleaned for use. We cleaned it ourselves with a broom and found a hose to spray everything down with. 2) We highly suggest adding a ladder for the dock. Getting out of the water was not easy! Also FYI the basement has a separate outdoor entrance and is not accessible from inside the house. I didn’t realize that ahead of time. Aside from these small setbacks the house was perfect for what we were looking for and we would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

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

Awesome Accommodations

We have stayed at this property several times and we love it! This is a clean and neat house and we always enjoy our time here. The dock and access to the water are great. The kids had a blast playing and fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice get a way!

Stayed with my husband and our friends. Cute house! Had no problem with internet as others have complained. We relaxed, kayaked, floated on rafts & played pool. The deck is amazing! Only thing wrong was the lighting was out on the outside that aimed at the basement ( where the pool table is). My friend busted her shin open on the pad of concrete… but she’s a nurse so it was all good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah L B., Charleston- USA

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

Lake Norman stay

The house had a musty smell - needs to be opened up prior to stay. The shower door handle was broke. The water in shower was very hot or cold - there was no in between. The bathtub was a slow drain while taking shower. The shower plastic liner & tub mat need replaced. When taking cover off grill - the door fell off. I could not find the light downstairs to use pool table or watch tv. They just need to do some routine maintenance. The house was in a good location & we were able to use boat dock which is a plus. I hope to come back some day as I like this area away from the Charlotte traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susan S.

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

Great Deck

The house has a great deck and view. The cottage was decorated very nicely. It fits 4 adults comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023