Crowe’s Nest on the Lake is a lakefront home in a gated lake & golf community, just minutes from Fort Bragg. Enjoy direct lake access—canoe, kayak, paddleboard, or relax on the dock with stunning sunsets. Perfect for family visits or military TDY, with a home office for work. Pet & family-friendly with top golf courses nearby. Experience peaceful lakefront living—book your stay today!
The space
Escape to Crowe’s Nest on the Lake, a stunning lakefront retreat perfect for military families visiting Fort Bragg, Pope Field, and Simmons AAF, couples seeking a romantic escape, golf enthusiasts, and remote professionals looking for a peaceful yet productive stay. Whether you’re planning a family waterfront vacation or a relaxing getaway, our home offers comfort, convenience, and breathtaking views.
• Direct Lakefront Access – Enjoy peaceful mornings by the water and breathtaking sunsets over the lake.
• Spacious & Comfortable – Listing includes three well-appointed bedrooms (King, Queen, Queen) plus a futon in the open office loft.
• Work-Friendly Amenities – A dedicated home office with two desks, high-speed WiFi, a printer, and stunning lake views.
• Optional Upgrade – Inquire about our additional Master Suite, featuring a King bed, full bathroom with soaking tub, a separate rain shower and private balcony. (Not shown in listing.)
• Fully Equipped Kitchen & Living Spaces – Comfortably furnished to ensure you feel at home during your stay.
• Relaxing Waterfront Atmosphere – Perfect for kayaking, fishing, and unwinding by the lake. Gas grill, outside seating, fire pit and outdoor games. Kayaks, canoe, paddle boards, floats and life jackets provided for your use.
• Transparent Pricing – No Surprises!
While Airbnb now includes all fees in the total price, we believe in clear and fair pricing, so you know exactly what you're paying for: Cleaning Fee: $225, Pet Fee: $50 per pet, Extra Guest Fee: $25 per night per person for groups over 7 (on approval only), plus Airbnb's guest fee. Our home is professionally cleaned after every stay, and we proudly pay our cleaners a living wage.
• Superhost Experience & Commitment to Cleanliness
As a multi-time Superhost since 2017, we prioritize a spotless home. All linens, including quilts, blankets, mattress pads, and pillow protectors, are washed between guests.
• Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Stay
We care about the environment! Our sheets are organic cotton, and we use eco-friendly toiletries, cleaning, and laundry supplies whenever possible.
• Nature & Wildlife – A True Lake Community
Our property is in a lake community surrounded by woods. You will see wildlife including squirrel, deer, swans, ducks, heron. You may also see insects, bugs, bats, snakes, ants, bees, wasps, spiders, mice, raccoon, fish, and other creatures that call the woods and lake their home. We do have an exterminating company treat our property. However, if you encounter an insect or ant, please feel free to dispose of it or catch and release it to the outside world (your choice). Refunds or discounts will not be issued due to creature sightings.
• Simple & Hassle-Free Check-Out
We only ask for basic courtesies upon departure:
Empty the fridge and freezer of your items
Wash the dishes before departure
Take out all trash to the roll out bin
Book your lakefront escape today and experience the perfect balance of relaxation, adventure, and modern convenience at Crowe’s Nest on the Lake!
*Please note that a signed Vacation Rental Agreement is required by NC law and is sent by email so we must collect your email address. Photo ID is also required in order for age requirement compliance and to issue HOA gate passes for our neighborhood.*
Guest access
Guests have access to great room, kitchen and dining, upstairs laundry, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms as listed (with exception of rooms locked for owners storage including unoccupied master suite).
There are two steps to get into the house, common areas are on ground floor and there is a bedroom and full bathroom on the ground floor for guests that may have mobility restrictions. Home is comfortably furnished with full kitchen.
Back deck, grill and patio set and picnic table for outside dining. Please note: no access to garage, but there is ample driveway parking. Guests are welcome to use of our canoe, kayaks, paddle boards and lake access. Our home is located on a 125 acre lake that connects to another 250 acre lake. Lakes are used for swimming, fishing and boating — swimming and water sports are at your own risk. Neighborhood amenities include a beach area with volleyball nets, fitness trail, and two parks. (Note: Community pool is not available to guests and guests may not bring their own motorboats. Feel free to bring your kayak or paddle board.)
Other things to note
*A signed contract required by the NC Vacation Rental Act and verified ID is required to complete the reservation. Our private community has a community code which all guests must agree to follow. Drivers license and vehicle description are required for the gate guards.
*Pets are welcome upon approval and with a nonrefundable pet fee. Pets must be on leash.
* This is a No Smoking property (no vaping, e-cigs, marijuana, pipes, cigars...).
* Use of lake is at your own risk. Please swim safely and keep a watchful eye on children.
*Prebooking: Please answer the questions below in your reservation request. We also require an email address to send our rental contract (Airbnb messaging system doesn't allow attachments) and a government ID.
1. What brings you to our area?
2. Number of adults/child & description of pets.
Our community has a community code including noise regs, speed limit and teen curfew that guests must agree to follow. See House Rules & Manual.
*We cannot accommodate late check-out requests. Late checkouts are subject to additional fees as described in Airbnbs Terms of Service 8.2.2.
(Note: During winter, the lake may be lowered for dock maintenance but remains great for water activities.)
*Firm Cancellation Policy. No refunds due to weather unless our area is an evacuation zone. We recommend you have your own trip insurance.*
