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A Good Distraction | New Pool & Spa | Pets| Sleeps 16

Family-friendly stay near Lake Norman

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, foosball
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16412 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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Mooresville, NC
  • Place, Lake Norman
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bank of America Stadium
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Spectrum Center
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Mooresville

On lake.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Norman and 3 miles (5 km) of TeleHealth Solution. Memory Lane Museum and Marina Os are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Norman - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Charlotte Motor Speedway - 33 min drive - 61.7 km
  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte - 34 min drive - 60.9 km
  • Bank of America Stadium - 34 min drive - 63.7 km
  • Spectrum Center - 35 min drive - 63.6 km

Getting around

  • Kannapolis Station - 35 min drive
  • Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairi-O - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kickback Jack's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

A Good Distraction | New Pool & Spa | Pets| Sleeps 16

🌊 A Good Distraction – Kid-Friendly, Dog-Friendly Lakefront Escape with Pool, Hot Tub & Game Room
📍 Lake Norman | Sleeps 16 | 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms
🐾 Pet-Friendly | 🌊Private Pool & Hot Tub| Game Room & Arcade | Fire Pit & Outdoor Fireplace | Private Dock

Welcome to A Good Distraction, a beautifully appointed lakefront retreat designed for unforgettable gatherings on Lake Norman. This family-friendly and dog-friendly home offers stunning water views, exceptional amenities, and thoughtfully designed spaces where guests of all ages can relax, connect, and make lasting memories. Perfect for girls' weekends, family reunions, multi-generational vacations, or getaways with friends, this home delivers comfort, fun, and effortless lake living.
• Sleeps 16 guests comfortably.
• 4,434 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space.
• Family-friendly and dog-friendly home ideal for all ages.
• Perfect for girls' weekends, family reunions, multi-generational vacations, and friend getaways.
• Designed for comfort, connection, and unforgettable lake memories.
Main Level:
• Bright, open-concept living space with gleaming hardwood floors and beautiful lake views.
• Recently remodeled chef's kitchen, fully stocked and ideal for group meals and entertaining.
• Large kitchen island and wet bar perfect for cocktails, coffee, and gathering.
• Dining area just steps from the kitchen for shared meals.
• Cozy living room with sectional seating, gas fireplace, and large smart TV.
Upper Level:
• Serene primary suite with king bed and stunning lake views.
• Massive walk-in closet with crib and rocker for families traveling with infants.
• Spa-inspired ensuite bathroom with soaking tub overlooking the backyard.
• Additional king bedroom with convenient access to a full hallway bathroom.
• Ideal setup for parents, grandparents, or couples seeking a quiet retreat.
Lower Level:
• Second living area with sectional sofa and big-screen TV.
• Retro arcade games for indoor entertainment.
• Private queen ensuite bedroom offering comfort and privacy.
• Two additional queen bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom.
• Charming bunk room with two full-over-full built-in bunks, perfect for kids.
Game Room:
• Converted garage transformed into a vibrant entertainment space.
• Ping pong, pool table, skee ball, air hockey, and card games.
• Multiple TVs throughout the space for game days and tournaments.
Outdoor Oasis:
• Fully fenced yard ideal for kids and dogs.
• Multiple upper and lower decks furnished for lounging and outdoor dining.
• Outdoor kitchen for grilling and entertaining.
• Fire pit, outdoor fireplace, and fire table for cozy evenings.
• Private pool and hot tub with beautiful lake views.
• Private dock for fishing, swimming, floating, or launching a rental boat.
Why Guests Love A Good Distraction:
• Spacious layout perfect for large groups.
• Multiple indoor and outdoor gathering areas.
• Ideal balance of fun, relaxation, and lakefront living.
Sleeping Arrangements:
Upper Level Primary Suite: King bed with lake views and ensuite bathroom.
Upper Level King Bedroom: King bed with access to full hallway bathroom.
Lower Level Queen Bedroom #1: Private ensuite bathroom.
Lower Level Queen Bedroom #2: Shares Jack-and-Jill bathroom.
Lower Level Queen Bedroom #3: Shares Jack-and-Jill bathroom.
Lower Level Bunk Room: Two full-over-full built-in bunk beds.
From peaceful mornings on the deck to laughter-filled evenings by the fire, A Good Distraction offers the perfect blend of relaxation, recreation, and lakefront luxury. This is more than a vacation home—it's where your favorite Lake Norman memories begin.

Don't forget to add a boat rental to your stay to get the most out of your Lake Norman experience! We have partnered with a nearby marina to provide our guests with brand new tritoons - delivered right to your dock for your ease! Just ask us about boat rentals and we will arrange for one to be delivered to you!
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📌 Important Notes for Your Stay:
✨ Heated Pool Option ✨
Enjoy a warm swim! 💦 Pool heat is available April 1 – November 1 for $200 per day (2-day minimum) at a max temperature of 88 degrees. For weekend stays, the pool will be heated upon your arrival and remain heated until Saturday evening. 🌴☀️
🚗 No Garage Parking
Garage access is not available during your stay—ample driveway parking is provided.
📝 Signed Lease Required
To finalize your booking, a signed rental agreement is required, along with a valid photo ID and a quick selfie for verification. This must be completed within 7 days of booking to avoid cancellation.
Please note: A background check will be completed before arrival details are shared. This helps us ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests. Must be 25 years of age to rent this property.
⏰ Early Check-In / Late Check-Out
Want to extend your stay a bit? Early check-in (12 PM) and late check-out (2 PM) are available for a $150 per request—subject to availability.
We love a good celebration, but for the comfort of all guests and neighbors, events and weddings are not permitted.
🐶 Dog-Friendly with Fee
Bringing your pup? We welcome up to two dogs with a $150 fee per dog. Just let us know in advance!
🛥️ Boat Dock Info
Planning to bring your own boat? We're happy to help—but please check with us first. While we have a private dock and boat lift, we can't guarantee compatibility with all boat types.
🌊 Lake Levels May Vary
Water levels on Lake Norman can fluctuate daily and are outside of our control.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4,434 square feet

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

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

Rules

Must sign lease agreement within 7 days of to confirm reservation and avoid cancellation. Valid ID and real time selfie photo required. No exceptions.
NO weddings / events are permitted at this property. NO smoking / vaping of any kind allowed. Early checkin / late checkout upon request, fees apply
Pet fee of $150 per dog - up to two dogs allowed.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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A Good Distraction | New Pool & Spa | Pets| Sleeps 16 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
“Good Distraction” is a magnificent house! My only complaint is we weren’t there long enough!
Beautiful pool and lake view!
Relaxing on the screened porch!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is beautiful-- possibly even better than we had hoped! Our group of 14 adults had plenty of space to sleep, eat, and enjoy each other's company. The staff was attentive and responsive and exceeded all of our expectations-- all the way to the thorough and courteous lawn maintenance team. We are eager to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nilay S.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness

My daughters birthday

we had a nice time in the house. and the amazing extra help of Maybol and Jannine made it that much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good to get away

House was great as was the property mgt team
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shontae S.

Memorial Day Weekend

Overall this was a beautiful home. Plenty of space, entertainment, outdoor fun, easily accessible to surrounding stores and check in was super easy. The downfall of the place was there was dead gnats everywhere and multiple bugs (I’m assuming because of the weather and lake). Also a few things did not work while we stayed but it wasn’t bug enough to complain about because our overall experience was great. However, the television outside by the pool didn’t work, the heat for the hot tub wouldn’t work and the washing machine wouldn’t work. What I can say is, they are prompt with getting someone out to fix things. I mentioned the washer because I was going to help the cleaning people out and start washing things, but by the time our festivities for the day ended it was late. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

GLEN H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property that exceeded our expectations!

Very serene environment / property that's conveniently located to many shopping and dining options. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Heather M., Charlotte, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Celebration

Great view. Lots of space. The master closet is also a baby nursery. So if you have an infant would be convenient. Large kitchen. Lots of beds downstairs with some video games. Internet service is not very good at the lake, so make sure you have a hot spot on your own devices.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gangoy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas

This was the perfect place to celebrate our family Christmas. The property management team was FABULOUS! They are so responsive and friendly. The house was gorgeous. If your family loves to cook and make memories this is the PERFECT place! We had 3 generations - 6 adults, 3 teenagers, 2 toddlers and 1 fury baby and we had plenty of room for everyone. The house was designed to meet everyone’s needs from gaming, arcade games, cooking, fire pits outside, fenced in yard and much more. We will definitely be back! Thank you Southern Charm for helping us make wonderful family memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc and Laurie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual UGA football at the lake

This is a lovely house with a wonderful layout for a larger group. Property is really beautiful with so much included - the game room was a hit with everyone! Only small critiques - a ladder into/out of the water on the dock and an additional dishwasher. All in all a fantastic weekend at "A Good Distraction" and an outstanding Georgia win!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vacation. Would love to stay again!

Beautiful home. Immaculate. Perfect layout. At checkin they gave us code to front door but failed to tell us code to driveway gate. I dont think they even knew there was a gate code as I itsa new property. The problem was that my aging parents. tried and failed to enter for 45 minutes, in the heat. The parking situation was a little challenging. The driveway is narrow. The property managers are terrific! Kind helpful, and gave me restaurant recommendations and the best caterer we’ve ever had! Speaking of, that was for the one organized dinner for the weekend. The table seated all of us perfectly, with a wonderful view of the lake. The lake toys were a blast- sup, kayaks. I think we used every square inch of the house. Terrific use of space and layout. I could go on. Thank you for making our family celebration amazing! Return customers for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022