Southern Sunrise

Everything from the time of booking and right up to the day we arrived was so smooth and informative. Our rental was beautiful and so much open space for our family’s reunion of 14. Everything from check in and check out and the boat rental went just as easily and hassle free as possible The house was immaculate and more than we could have imagined. The view, access to the lake and the atmosphere was perfect I must add though that the only negative was that we had planned a big grilling night the first evening we arrived and discovered that both propane tanks were empty. VERY disappointing since our first night was planned for a big grilling session, so we had to change up our whole menu for the night and we really wanted to relax when we got there but that wasn’t happening. It took until 1:30 pm the next day to get tanks replaced. Even after a message was left the evening before, and it was before 6 pm that office was notified. Other then that everything was amazing and would definitely do it again

Deborah - Posted: 7/12/2024

Our family of 5 (three boys age 17-22) booked a last minute getaway and thoroughly enjoyed Southern Sunrise. First time visiting Lake Norman. In late August we found the lake peaceful and quiet. The home was spacious, clean and well stocked. Best features are the views, modern and well-stocked kitchen, and the outdoor spaces. We spent time on the deck, in the yard, the on the dock, in the kayaks, and in our rental boat on the water. Highlights were learning to wake surf with Ride LKN and tubing with the equipment we rented from Stutts Marina nearby. Zero problems or issues with the house or rental boat. The whole experience was care-free, good value, and exactly what we hoped for. We researched locations on the lake for our first stay and really felt like this location was a home run. We’ll be back.

Josh - Posted: 8/26/2023

The house was beautifully decorated with a nautical theme. Great kitchen with everything you’ll need to cook. The two refrigerators were a plus. And the views of Lake Norman were spectacular!! Enjoy our stay.

Karen - Posted: 4/20/2023

Our family had a wonderful time in this property. It’s absolutely beautiful and spacious. We spent our thanksgiving holiday there with our 95 year old mother. Very relaxing, quite neighborhood.

Tina - Posted: 11/28/2022

Stay Lake Norman Luxury Vacation Rentals is a great to work with. This was our first time using them and first time at Lake Norman. We were all very happy with the home, the lake, and the concierge style service that this company provided from the time we were inquiring to the final checkout. I'd recommend this company and this vacation destination to anyone who likes to relax, be on the water, and spend quality family time!!!

Michael - Posted: 7/11/2022

This house was perfect for our girls weekend! The house is in beautiful condition and well appointed. We loved the back porch and furniture there as well as hanging out on the dock. Management was super responsive and a pleasure. Loved how close the store and other places were to the house!

Michelle - Posted: 10/26/2021

This home and service exceeded our expectations. It was well appointed & clean. The service from Stay Lake Norman was on point.

Katye - Posted: 10/4/2021

This was an awesome house and spot on the lake. Just perfect!

Laura - Posted: 9/21/2021

You want to stay here if you like first class accommodations, lots of room for all family members/friends, you want to be in a great part of the lake for tubing and such, and you appreciate VRBOs that have a full extra refrigerator, a well stocked kitchen, a spacious dining room, and covered porches lining that entire back of the home, both upstairs and downstairs. The pictures, while wonderful and extensive, don’t even begin to do this property justice. The driveway has room for everyone’s car comfortably. The landscape is beautiful. The back yard is an extensive, beautiful depth that flows down to the lake. You can play football, badminton, work out, throw a frisbee, or pretty much anything you want to do with kids and/or friends. At the water front in the back yard is a wonderfully inviting fire pit area that has been cleared and laid with stones, and adirondacks waiting for your spot to enjoy a fire, and make s’mores. Also, a wonderful touch of service among many, was the fact that when we arrived, and walked out back, there was that wonderful fir pit already set up with wood for our first evening. Fantastic little touches like that are what make this property heavenly. First class body wash, shampoo and conditioners lined up in the bathrooms made me feel like I was at the Ritz. Beach towels were plentiful and made of thick-cotton. The utensils and cooking gear in the kitchen were plentiful, clean, and very useful. The grass grill on the upper back deck was large and came in very useful a few nights. We brought our own shrimp and crawfish boil gear, and it was wonderful that the property had an extra propane tank that we took to the downstairs covered patio where we fired up the pot for the shrimp and lobster boil we did one night. Little things like that are SO thoughtful, and first class. If you travel a great deal like we have, including internationally, you appreciate cleanliness, attention to detail, friendliness of staff, responsiveness of staff, and overall comfortability of anywhere you stay. The bedrooms were well laid out, and completely comfortable. The dining and living areas were roomy and well laid out. The downstairs is a treat for a “kid” of any age. The bunk beds built around the corner are a great touch, and very fun. There is whole other living area downstairs with its own wet bar and TV. The decks in back, that run the entire length of the house, are covered with ceiling fans and wonderful furniture and tables. The dock has a covered area with plenty of seating and a ceiling fan that was our gathering place after dinner and several afternoons. That area was a very nice touch for gathering. If you like the best villa in St. Barths, if you try to stay in the nicest places around the Mediterranean, if you like finding first class VRBOs around the country, and you love a perfect lake vacation - you need to stay at Southern Sunrise. You will be elated from the moment you walk in the front door and look out at the back yard, lake and dock, all the way through every evening on the deck or dock finishing another great bottle of wine with friends and family. Treat yourself - look no further. Southern Sunrise is your blissful retreat, taken care of with kid gloves, and furnished first class. We will be forever grateful to the owners, whoever they may be, for sharing this property with us. Thank you for providing a place for my wife’s special birthday celebration, where all the kids and grandkids were present, and we all had a blast, slept well, and had our own ‘space’ when needed. Just outstanding!!

Michael - Posted: 8/15/2021

This place will not disappoint. Family vacation of 13. wonderful.

Janet - Posted: 8/8/2021

We had a wonderful family vacation at Southern Sunrise! The house was gorgeous! Everything exceeded our expectations! Staylakenorman has been exceptional from day 1 taking care of our needs and questions! We have truly enjoyed this experience! We look forward to staying with you again in the future! Thank you!

Melissa - Posted: 6/20/2021

Amazing property. Has everything you need and more. Can't wait to go back.

Ying - Posted: 6/15/2021

The house, the dock and the lake were wonderful! We had a great time! Loved every minute of it!!! We rented a boat and had a blast. I do wish the dock had jet ski ramps though. Maybe in the future they can put a couple in. Would definitely rent the house again, or any Stay Lake Norman house.

Pamela - Posted: 6/13/2021

We live in Mooresville and were looking for a home on the lake to spend the weekend at as our house was just put up for sale. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed all the amenities of the home and its location on the lake. As one reviewer said the pictures do not do it justice. The home is in great condition and the views are unbelievable as the sun comes up in the morning. Also great follow up on a question we had for the property management folks!

Wayne - Posted: 5/24/2021

Stumbled upon this home online and decided to give it a whirl to help me host a spa and retreat theme 50th for myself and my friends across the country. The home was absolutely STUNNING!!! The setup, amenities and features of the home made this weekend an absolute blast!! The home is well stocked with toiletries, upgrades and style. I would stay here again in a heartbeat! The location was EVERYTHING!! Right on the lake!

Dawn - Posted: 4/27/2021

We ONLY rent through Stay Lake Norman and this home ? was BEYOND what we expected! What an amazing week. We literally wanted to change our environment from Wake Forest for a week to celebrate my wife’s birthday and we made a great choice. Our kids came with us and while we worked, they did their virtual learning. This house is so amazing that we will look for this one when we come back if it’s available. We will eventually look for a property at Lake Norman to purchase because of our amazing experiences. This house is in the top 2 of all of our stays.... BRAVO to the owner of the property. The layout is impeccable.

Dexter - Posted: 2/14/2021

I have stayed in Lake Norman for many years & this is the best house by far!!!

Keyon - Posted: 2/1/2021

The home was absolutely beautiful and spacious! We had a group of 11 guests staying in the house and it was plenty of room for everyone. The bathrooms, kitchen and living areas were so spacious and comfortable. I would definitely recommend this house and visit again.

Erica - Posted: 1/19/2021

My group consisted of 7 PhD students looking for a place to focus. We chose this location for our writing retreat because it seemed to be a nice scenic environment to focus without distraction. We loved it! The spaces are beautiful and provided us with various places to disperse to write but also to come together to socialize and check in. We have decided that we will return; and will try again in warmer months so that we can enjoy the lake in its full glory! Also, the sunrise is beautiful and you can witness it just standing in almost every inch of the home!

Jessica - Posted: 12/10/2020

Southern Sunrise is well-situated with a wide expanse of lakeview to greet you every morning. The home was spotlessly clean, functioning, and well equipped with all cooking essentials. Basic supplies of welcome soap, shampoo, garbage bags - well thought out welcoming amenities. Dock was clean and in good working order, and an additional peaceful retreat. Home is well-located in a convenient location easy access to stores to meet every need, friendly neighbors and neighborhood well-lit and walkable. Management staff so very helpful and responsive. New Year 2021 cannot come soon enough. But StayLakeNorman and Southern Sunrise will be a welcome highlight of Thanksgiving 2020! Thank you so much!

Caroline - Posted: 12/2/2020

House was perfect no complaints. Plenty of beds and space. Huge up and downstairs patios.

Sean - Posted: 11/24/2020

Southern Sunrise is a beautiful, well-stocked home in a quiet neighborhood. The lake views are gorgeous and every room of the home is relaxing! We have rented numerous homes across the country in the past and found Southern Sunrise to be the most beautifully decorated and functionally equipped of any rental - ever! Additionally, the level of communication in advance of our stay and during our stay from the property managers was truly exemplary! We are looking forward to renting at Southern Sunrise again!

Jennifer - Posted: 11/12/2020

Enjoyed the house. It is beautiful. Renovated. Clean. Had fun on the lake!

Lynette - Posted: 9/23/2020

This was the perfect place for a family retreat! A week just wasn't long enough! This house has it all! From teenagers to grandparents, we all loved this comfortable home, dock, and lake! Also renting a boat from StayLakeNorman cannot be easier! I would strongly encourage visitors to do so, as adding the boating experience makes all the difference. We will definitely be back!

Lynne - Posted: 9/20/2020

We were so pleased with the way everything was handled! Our trip was seamless! We stopped for groceries on the way to our home (5 minutes away!). and when we got there everyone was just kept going on and on! 2 King Bedrooms were awesome to have! My 22 year old niece took a trip in time and chose the bunk room!! She loved having her own floor! The place was spotless, beautifully decorated and exactly what we wanted! The boat was there waiting for us as well!! Thank you for the awesome weather too! Every day was a blast! We didn’t expect the lake to be SO warm! That was delightful! We grew up going to the lakes in IN so my brother and I relived those days while making new memories! We hope to come back next summer. The location to restaurants and grocery and marina were amazing! The people of NC welcomed us with opened arms which we loved! The food was awesome too!! A trip we all said we would love to repeat! This was my Christmas gift to my family and I couldn’t have been more pleased! I had as much fun if not more than they did!! The commute to the airport was also a piece of cake! A+ Lake Norman, we loved it!!

Vicki - Posted: 8/9/2020

Southern Sunrise was a great home to rent at Lake Norman. The home was tastefully updated and had great amenities. The home was in a great location on the lake and in Mooresville NC.

Fredrick - Posted: 7/11/2020

This property was beyond perfect. My family did not want to leave, the amenities were amazing. The home was stocked with the all the essentials and more. Fran and Shari were super helpful and responsive. Already planning on staying again in the summertime to enjoy Lake Norman.

Aj - Posted: 3/3/2020

This property is probably the nicest property that I have ever reserved. I had a birthday girls weekend there and it was more than magical for all 8 of us. We had so much fun-- and there was so much space to relax and even have "me" time. The details were beautiful, the views of the lake were fantastic-- I can't say enough about this property. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity.

Cara - Posted: 1/24/2020

Great house with comfortable beds and well stocked kitchen. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Hope - Posted: 11/25/2019

What a beautiful home! The space, layout, view and amenities were just perfect for our group. We highly recommend Southern Sunrise for a week or weekend getaway on Lake Norman!

Ric & Mary - Posted: 11/19/2019

We stayed at Southern Sunrise for our annual church ladies retreat and it was perfect. The perfect weather combined with the beautiful house and lake made it a wonderful trip. This house is even more beautiful and roomy than the pictures show. There was so much room for us to gather or eat as a group and beautiful seating areas scattered indoors and out, perfect for conversations and relaxing. The lake is so close and the beautiful dock is peaceful. We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards and the spectacular sunrise. I highly recommend this lake home!

Jennifer - Posted: 10/27/2019

Great time at Lake Norman in this Beautiful rental property! House was great, fully stocked, clean, everything you need. Amazing views, nice quiet neighborhood, a beautiful dock! Not much more to ask for. If you are looking for a place to stay for in the Lake Norman area look no further! We will be checking out some of the other sister prosperities in the near future for sure! Thanks for the hospitality!

Robert - Posted: 10/8/2019

Southern Sunrise has a great main floor layout with spacious kitchen, dining, and living all open for everyone to interact---the views of the wide cove are spectacular from inside and on the deck as well as the dock with covered seating area--- wonderful for morning coffee and afternoon social hour. The kitchen is very well stocked and there is a generous supply of towels, including beach towels.The location is very convenient to grocery stores and other amenities and it's a short boat ride to several restaurants on the lake. Thanks to Fran, Shari, and Gabriel for the efficient and helpful rental arrangements for the house and boat---we had a great week and would love to return Sunrise!

Laurie - Posted: 9/26/2019

Staff has great reply time during the planning stage and the home itself had everything we needed. We utilized the pontoon option and the family loved seeing it already at our dock when we arrived after a 10 hour drive! The bunk space downstairs was a perfect set up that worked for the kids. Communication was key with minor problems so we fully enjoyed the week without any worries. The lake itself was amazing! Very refreshing to play on! Unanimous vote to return next year! Thanks Shari, Kyle, Danny and the staff! Impeccable rental!!

Andrea - Posted: 8/3/2019

Clean, beautiful, plenty of space, great location, great amenities, and overall excellent stay! We will return!

Paula - Posted: 6/18/2019

We had a wonderful week at Southern Sunrise! Everything exceeded our expectations and we really appreciated everyone at Stay Lake Norman that made our stay so easy and lovely. But the house and the dock and the beds were absolutely fabulous!! We highly recommend and we will be booking this place again.

Faith - Posted: 6/10/2019

After spending five summers on Lake Norman, we finally found our favorite house. Southern Sunrise is beyond accommodating- great layout, all new furnishings, beautiful brand new dock, great outdoor areas, plenty of linens, and very comfortable sleeping areas. Not to mention a stellar view from the expansive windows! Our family was so happy to spend our time here- the perfect spot for a family reunion and for members of all generations. Stay Lake Norman was extremely helpful with any concerns we had and greatly attributed to our wonderful time here. We certainly will be back!! This is a place you don't want to miss. Thanks for a great week!

Ric & Mary - Posted: 6/8/2019