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The Drifter

5.0023 reviewsTerrell, North Carolina

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Lakefront Tiny Home, Private 2 Acres, Firepit

  • 1 bedrooms
  • 1 baths
  • Sleeps 2
  • Pet friendly

About this home

Welcome to The Drifter — a modern lakefront tiny home designed for slow mornings and unforgettable nights. Set on 2 private acres with direct Lake Norman access, enjoy paddleboarding, swimming, and lakeside lounging just steps away. Inside, you'll find custom design, large windows, and every comfort covered. End your day on the massive deck, by the firepit, or under the stars in total privacy.

This is your private lakefront escape. The Drifter is a thoughtfully designed studio tiny home that blends modern style with comfort, featuring custom furnishings, large windows, and a bright, open feel that makes the space feel bigger than its footprint.

Inside, you’ll find everything you need for a comfortable stay — a fully stocked kitchen, all linens, soaps, and towels provided, a 50" Smart TV for streaming, and blackout shades on every window for complete privacy when you’re ready to unwind.

Step outside and the experience expands. The massive lake-facing deck is perfect for morning coffee or evening drinks, while the Blackstone grill makes outdoor cooking easy. Just beyond, enjoy the lakeside firepit, lounge chairs, and direct access to Lake Norman where you can swim, paddleboard, or kayak.

✔ Firepit + lakeside seating
✔ Massive lake-facing deck
✔ Blackstone grill
✔ Fully stocked kitchen + K-cup coffee
✔ 50" Smart TV
✔ All linens, soaps & essentials provided
✔ 2-acre private lakefront property
✔ Parking for 2 vehicles + boat trailer

While you’ll have full access to the lake for swimming and paddling, please note that boats cannot be launched or accessed from this property.

You’ll enjoy complete privacy during your stay. There is another house on the property, but it is not occupied or visited—it is only used for larger group bookings that include this tiny home as a guest suite which you can find online if looking for a bigger accommodation.

Located just minutes from new shopping centers, grocery stores, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and large parks, you’ll have both convenience and seclusion in one stay.

Where you'll sleep

Primary Bedroom Suite

1 Queen Bed

What this place offers

  • Free
  • Lakefront, Lake View, Lake, Waterfront, Water View
  • Forest
  • Lake view
  • Lakefront
  • Valley View
  • Free Fast Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating
  • Linens Provided
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine

Where you'll be

Terrell, North Carolina — exact address shared after booking. Tap the pins for public boat ramps, lakeside dining, parks, and things to do nearby.

1 homes around Lake Norman

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5.00 · 23 reviews

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Tyler L.

September 2026 · ★★★★★ · Airbnb

Wonderful little house!

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Eric P.

September 2026 · ★★★★★ · Airbnb

Amazing place to stay. Nice calm neighborhood I would 100% come back again.

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Courtney W.

August 2026 · ★★★★★ · Airbnb

I booked this place as a last minute weekend getaway for my birthday. I really wanted a place where I could unwind and relax and this checked all the boxes. You can tell the owners took pride in their property because the space was Intentional. I’ve been to air bnb’s where they just want to make some money so they fill it with old furniture and decor that looks bad but this place was beautiful and felt like luxury. We did a full blown staycation by bringing our favorite food to make breakfast and dinner. This place had everything needed for that. The blackstone cooktop outside was perfect for our salmon. We really enjoyed the kayaks on the lake and the fire pit. This was such a pleasant surprise. The only thing was that it is not as private as you think. The neighbors are right next door so if you are looking for complete privacy this might not be the spot. But this is perfect for a weekend getaway for couples or singles.

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Dave R

August 2026 · ★★★★★ · Vrbo

Place was great! Clean. Really a perfect setup for a quick weekend getaway.

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Carolyn Rose H.

August 2026 · ★★★★★ · Airbnb

This tiny house on Lake Norman was sweet. Well appointed and exceptionally built and decorated. We did have a hard time trying to kayak. The kayaks were too heavy for us to move. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the area around Lake Norman and will return.

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Maranda S.

July 2026 · ★★★★★ · Airbnb

We had a great stay! Cute little place that is super peaceful! It was exactly as advertised. Would stay here again!

$100 night