Crowe’s Nest on the Lake, Near Ft. Bragg

Sanford, NC, United States
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2.5

About

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!

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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 – 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, private balcony and a separate rain shower. (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.*

Other Details 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.*

Availability

What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Boat slip
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Hammock
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Family

  • Babysitter recommendations
  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware
  • Outlet covers
  • Stair gates

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Boat slip
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Hammock
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Family

  • Babysitter recommendations
  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware
  • Outlet covers
  • Stair gates

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Ethernet connection
  • Sound system

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Services

  • Cleaning before checkout
  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Private living room

Location features

  • Lake access
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
  • Resort access
  • Waterfront

House Rules

- Must be at least 23 to book (AD military please message host for exception). - Drivers license, vehicle information and license plate number for each vehicle are required for a gate pass and entrance to the community. If this info is not provided it is a violation of the booking agreement and you will not be able to enter the community. - Pets upon approval only with $50 nonrefundable pet fee, per pet. Please contact owner for approval before booking. There is no fence and pets must be on a leash when outside per HOA rules. - $225 cleaning and laundry fee required for all stays. For month or longer stays, additional cleanings can be arranged for a fee. - A signed vacation rental agreement is required by NC law and sent by email & photo ID required to complete the reservation. Our private community has a community code which all guests must agree to follow (speed limit 25 mph, noise restrictions, etc.). - Private gated community. Parties and events are not allowed. The home is perfect for visiting with family. Per person fee applies for more than 7 guests, unless waived by host in advance. - Home is located on a lake. Guest agrees to be responsible for safety of children and occupants in the lake and in the home. Booking assumes you understand water hazards and hold harmless the host or community. - Disconnecting the internet/WiFi is prohibited. Exterior security cameras are located on the property at entrances to the home. Disabling the exterior security cameras is a violation of house rules and will result in immediate cancellation with no refund.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Our lake community has several lakes available for boating and fishing. It is an active community with playgrounds, a fitness trail, tennis courts, basketball goals, beach area and volleyball, and a golf course just outside our gates. It is a gated community with 24-hour security and only authorized guests are permitted access.

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.)

Reviews

Kristina
November 2025 · Airbnb
Joy’s place is a perfect spot for a tranquil family getaway! The location is so peaceful and the views are stunning! There is plenty of space to accommodate a larger family! The bedrooms are spacious and living area is large and open as well! The kitchen is stocked with everything you’d need to cook meals at home! The location of the place is tucked in the back of a beautiful neighborhood, so if you’re looking for a secluded place to stay, this place will be perfect!
Zachary
October 2025 · Airbnb
Joy’s house was beautiful. It’s right on the lake and it was wonderful sitting on the dock looking at the evening sky. The house was very clean and was very cozy. Joy is a great host. She was very kind and responsive. Definitely will be booking again!
Trina
May 2025 · Airbnb
Our visit was wonderful! Joy was very helpful and responsive with any questions leading up to our visit to her home! The deck by the lake was so peaceful to sit by, and the adults enjoyed the lake gear! Highly recommend! House had everything we needed! Master bedroom and bath was such a nice retreat!
Michelle
May 2024 · Airbnb
Great location for a long weekend. The kids enjoyed the shallow lake which was warm even the first weekend of May. We didn’t get a chance to take advantage of more of the community amenities but they look great, as well. Was wonderful to wake up and look at the lake every morning. Communication with Joy was great!

Find us

No public transportation other than Uber, Lyft or private car services. Rental car companies are nearby. Approximately a 20 minute drive to Fort Bragg; one hour drive to RDU airport; 36 miles to Pinehurst Resort.

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