Vacation rentals with lake access in Cape Fear River

You will not be disappointed, we loved the cottage. It was exactly as described and lacking nothing. The next time we visit this area again we sure hope this is available. The only complications we had was with google maps. It kept showing the cottage on the lake side of the road when it is actually across the street. It took us a couple of passes but we figured it out.

A wonderful place to stay in a great neighborhood. Kim was very accommodating with early check-in and brought extra beach towels for us during our stay.

We really enjoy ourselves. Nice place for fishing & river boating. I felt safe enough for us to bring our grandkids next time, as the location is located on a private community.

This was our third year staying at this wonderful little house, and it truly feels like a home away from home. The location is perfect—peaceful and quiet, right on the water, yet just a short drive from great food, lots of activities, and everything the area has to offer. The house itself has such a unique, artsy charm that we absolutely love. It’s cozy, clean, and surrounded by natural beauty—every time we visit, we find ourselves immediately relaxed. As always MC was so sweet and affectionate, he’s become a highlight of our trips and we always look forward to seeing him! The host is consistently responsive and thoughtful, which makes the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. We’re already looking forward to our next stay—highly recommend this special place!

We had a wonderful stay at the Cottage in Sanford, NC. The place was impeccably clean, and the view was beautiful. We especially loved watching the turtles, particularly the one with the distinctive shell pattern. The beds were so comfortable that we didn't want to get out of them each morning. Although we couldn't go fishing or canoeing due to the rain, it made our stay even more relaxing. Being off the grid was a refreshing change, and we thoroughly enjoyed our Father's Day weekend with my son and husband. We're looking forward to returning regularly! Thanks, Eunice, for being an excellent and accommodating host.

He was very flexible and gracious as a host! Can't recommend this place enough. Very peaceful. Beautiful home. Amazing shower! As great as it is described. Perfect for my team to stay during a business trip.

Staying at Anthony’s was like stepping back to a more gracious time ( with all the modern conveniences) . Sitting on the front porch for morning coffee & afternoon tea , looking through the trees draped in Spanish moss , was a rare gentle & civilized ‘ southern treat ‘ for all of us. Many thanks!

Madison was such a great host, she was very responsive when we had questions and her home was beautiful and perfect for our family weekend at the beach! It was a great location and walkable to so many things. We would stay again.

Rueben's condo was absolutely beautiful. When we walked in we immediately felt at home and it was such a comfortable and cozy place. The condo building and property were very well taken care of and it was very peaceful and quiet. So much so, we felt as if we were in a single family home, not a condo building. Rueben responded in a very reasonable amount of time. He was very helpful with providing any information we needed. His instructions were perfect. The condo had everything we needed to make our stay perfect. We will definitely stay here again. when visiting family in the area. 5+ stars Eric and Mary O.

Stasy was a significant plus; quick to answer questions and handle a couple of requests. The view is gorgeous and the unit spacious (though we wished for a king bed). We loved our stay.

My husband and I had a wonderful relaxing weekend. Charlotte’s place is very clean ,comfortable , beautifully decorated ! This place is very convenient to a grocery store and all of Lake Waccamaw’s restaurants with a beautiful view of the lake !

I enjoyed my stay! I planned a weekend trip for a birthday, and we definitely enjoyed ourselves! Megan gave perfect instructions on getting to/into the home, and made us feel welcomed!

This stay reminded me of all the reasons I love my hometown. The space was clean, cozy, and exactly what I needed. The host was welcoming and easy to communicate with. Would absolutely stay again!

We had a great experience staying at Ged & Danielle’s. The waterpark onsite was perfect for our five year old and being so close to the beach was incredibly convenient. The space was clean and perfect for our stay.

Kara is the property manager and she was SUPER sweet, helpful and responsive. The beds were very comfortable and I LOVED how you can rent the golf carts (someone previously mentioned battery would die quick but that’s if your gone hours & hours just like you’d run out of gas) everything was nearby and we saved a lot of money and time with the golf carts due to parking, access to beach and price to rent. If you were to actually rent one from certain places it was WELL over $200/day. So Loreen was doing us a favor and making it more affordable lol The place was very clean ! I am a neat freak and super clean myself so I was on the look out 👀 but this place was very clean. Only reason I can’t go back is definitely NOT due to the place itself but because my senior dog couldn’t make it upstairs 😔 from now on we have to take stairs inconsideration. That’s because of our dog NOT this place This place is definitely 10/10 loved it and made some best memories with my family ❤️❤️❤️🥹

This property is so beautiful!!! We slept well in comfortable beds, and the furnishings were nice. We were lucky to enjoy the Intercoastal Waterway views each afternoon/night and see boats, jet skiers, and waterskiers going by from the screened-in porch. The unit had all that's needed to make a meal. Owner was friendly, responsive. and checked in to make sure all was OK. Nice touch on the welcome basket. I would highly recommend this airbnb to my family and friends! Thanks, Michelle!

Great place! Close the everything. Very clean and comfortable. Host responded very quickly and was helpful with answering questions. Highly recommend to friends and family. Would stay here again!

Beautiful, Cozy little cottage. The small touches made it feel like a home away from home. Very comfortable, and very straight forward. Was visiting for family in the area and will likely book again when we are back in the area.

My wife and I as well as our 2 kids and our pittie Mama loved our stay. it's the perfect spot for those with a furry family member. Right at the lake and the beach. We plan to save Lisa's place for possible future trips. Be sure to check out the dog photo book of all of the four legged guests when you stay. ❤️

I wish that I could give more stars. Our stay was absolutely amazing. Brian was incredibly responsive. He made our easy and pleasant. The atmosphere was welcoming and peaceful. This property is more in beautiful in person. Everything from the delightful pond with a cool water feature to spacious interior of the home. Relaxation at its finest. I HIGHLY recommend if you're visiting the area 👌🏾 ☺️ .

This place is a great getaway and much needed! Great location and pet friendly. Will definitely stay again!

We had a fantastic stay at Lake Waccamaw! The home was spotless when we arrived, and the location right on the lake was absolutely beautiful. We loved having access to the kayaks and took full advantage of them during our stay. The grill and all the included accessories made it easy to enjoy meals outdoors. Communication with Mr. Sam was excellent he reached out the day before to provide all the information we needed and let me know I could call him anytime if anything came up. His hospitality really stood out and made our stay even better. We would definitely book again for a future trip to Lake Waccamaw. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a peaceful, lakefront getaway!

Probably one of the best and most spacious places my family and I have EVER stayed at the beach whether it’s Carolina, Wrightsville, Atlantic et cetera. They are amazing hosts and even went so far as to go out of their way for us if we needed anything. Everything is fully furnished and is about as easy as it gets when it comes to check-in or check-out. Thanks again guys we loved our stay!

Mallory & John were both very friendly, quick to respond and accommodating to our check in needs and questions throughout the stay. The home was clean and well equipped. Perfect for my family and only 10 mins from the beach! The kids loved the pool and backyard space for fishing, running around and relaxing in the hammocks. My only suggestion would be to pack bug spray for the back yard since you are near the lake (the mosquitoes loved us!) and to be prepared for a bit of a bumpy ride into the neighborhood as there are many potholes in the gravel road leading up to the house. Not a complaint and not the hosts fault of course. Just want to help! We would stay here again :)