This North Carolina Vrbo With a Curvy Waterslide and Pool Is Like Having Your Own Waterpark

Waterparks are pure fun. With their slides and pools, they are hubs of carefree laughter and adventurous play. They're also perfect for cooling down on a blazing summer day. We've found a vacation rental with water features so incredible that you'll feel like you have a waterpark in your backyard when staying there. Gray Fox Lodge in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, is a seven-bedroom Vrbo on the shores of Lake Norman with so many ways to enjoy the water.

The water features at Gray Fox Lodge seem almost too good to be true. The waterslide is a showstopper; it snakes through a hill of boulders into a beautiful, large turquoise swimming pool. Can you imagine how much fun kids would have darting down the slide and splashing into the pool? Kids and kids at heart would make memories to last a lifetime.

Incredibly, the lodge has even more ways to enjoy the water. A covered hot tub on the lower level is perfect for relaxing after a fun day. Also, Gray Fox Lodge is only steps away from Lake Norman, a sparkling 32,000-acre lake with more than 500 miles of shoreline. A covered dock provides guests with the perfect place to store their rented boat. They can also paddleboard and kayak on the lake; I'd love to spend a quiet afternoon paddleboarding here.

The outdoor space has several comfortable seating areas, including places to lounge on the back deck, covered porch, pergola, and around the pool. There's also a large fire pit area with a Solo stove and Adirondack chairs.

When you've had enough fun outdoors and in the water for one day, have no fear. Gray Fox Lodge has everything you need to relax and recharge. The sprawling 4400+ square foot home has three floors. There's an open-concept kitchen and living area with large windows and sweeping lake views. The top-notch kitchen has everything guests need to prepare and enjoy meals, including a dishwasher, oven, microwave, toaster, cookware, coffeemaker, and dishes. It opens to a bright dining space with a table for six and a living room with comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a large television.

The lodge's lower level has a fantastic game room with a pool table and a PlayStation 5. There's also an out-of-this-world movie theater with comfortable recliners for 16 people. With the tiered seating and giant screen, this is the perfect spot to relax on a rainy day.

Gray Fox Lodge has seven luxurious bedrooms, including three with king-sized beds and one with a queen-sized bed. There's also a bunk room with six beds, each with its own television and headset. An additional primary suite has a king-sized bed and two double beds. The last bedroom has a single bed and a crib.

Guests can enjoy the lodge's six and a half bathrooms. The lower level has a full and a half bathroom, while the main level has four full bathrooms. There's an additional bathroom with a toilet and shower on the upper level.

For more information, visit the Gray Fox Lodge listing on Vrbo. Please note that there is limited availability for the next few months.

Lake Norman is just one of North Carolina's amazing lakes to explore, but it's a natural paradise and the largest freshwater lake in the state. It's a wonderful place to boat, jet ski, kayak, paddleboard, and more. You can even rent a pontoon party boat on Lake Norman, and a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Master Captain will pick you up from your dock! Another epic and unique adventure on Lake Norman (and other area lakes) is noodling for catfish with Get Bit Noodling.