IMPORTANT INFO REGARDING YOUR HOUSEBOAT RENTAL
Below is information regarding your rental agreement and contacts. Please print or bookmark this page to refer back to. We will contact you the day before
CONTACT: John Hamel – John@noahslandingnc.com | 828-430-0192
John will call you to confirm reservation details. Don’t hesitate to contact him with any questions.
RETURNS/REFUNDS/RESCHEDULING: Cancellations must be made in writing to john@noahslandingnc.com at least 48 hours prior to rental start to receive a refund. A $25 processing fee will be deducted from refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours of rental start will be subject to $25 processing fee and $100 loss of deposit. No charge for rescheduling due to weather conditions. Rescheduling with in 48 hours will be subject to a $50 reservation change fee.
RENTAL AGREEMENT: Please read, print, sign and bring the RENTAL AGREEMENT with you on the day of your rental.
MEETING LOCATION: Houseboat rentals will meet at Canal Bridge Access – James Ave, Nebo, NC 28761 SEE MAP HERE
UPON ARRIVAL CALL 828-707-2174 AND LET US KNOW YOU HAVE ARRIVED FOR YOUR BOAT.
PICK UP: 12 PM
RETURN: 10 AM ($25 fee for every 15 minutes you are late) – Check-out instructions
OVERNIGHT: Overnight – because the boat is not docked, you have several options for your overnight stay. Most guests choose to pull up onto one of the beautiful, public beaches (John will point you toward a few). Note that there is no camping or fires allowed on the public beaches, but you are allowed to stay in the boat overnight. You can also moor to the dock at the Old Lake James State Park which offers nice restroom facilities nearby. A final option is to reserve a boat-in campsite at Lake James State Park if one is available – https://northcarolinastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/lake-james-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NC&parkId=552855. This provides a private campsite and access to the state park facilities. However, these beach areas are not as nice as the public beach areas. They are a good option for busier weekends if you want to ensure you have private space or if you need more room to spread out and set up camp. We’ve had feedback both ways – some campers preferred the public beach areas (especially during quieter times, non holidays) and other campers enjoyed the facilities and camping provided by the state park. It’s up to you – if you’re booking on a weekday and non-holiday, there should be plenty of space at the public beaches available.
LIFE JACKETS: Adult life jackets are available on each boat. If you are bringing boaters under the age of 13 we ask that you bring coast guard approved life jackets specifically designed for their age and size.
RULES:
- NEVER DRIVE THE BOAT INTOXICATED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY SUBSTANCE THAT IMPAIRS YOU (including alcohol, illegal substances, prescription medication, or over the counter medication that may make driver drowsy or disoriented)
- Always make sure that any passenger under the age of 13 is wearing a coast-guard approved life vest while the boat is in motion. We also recommend any passenger who can not swim wear a life vest at all times.
- Always wear a life vest when swimming from the boat
- Always leave buoys outside the boat
- Always practice boater safety, pay attention to other water crafts and persons in the water when operating the boat. Be overly cautious and mind the no wake zones closely.
- Should you be found in violation of any of the above you will forfeit the remainder of your stay on the boat and money paid
PLACES OF INTEREST:
Marinas – Gas & Supplies
- Lake James Marina – 9 AM – 5 PM https://www.facebook.com/LakeJamesMarina/
- Benfields Landing – 9 AM – 5 PM https://www.facebook.com/pontoonsaleslakejamesnc/
- Mimosa Boat Landing – https://www.facebook.com/Mimosaboatlanding/
- Bear Creek Marina – https://www.facebook.com/bear.creekmarina.1/
Restaurants
- Bear Creek Marina – https://www.facebook.com/bear.creekmarina.1/
- Thurs 4-9, Fri/ Sat 11 AM – Midnight, Sun 12-9
Parks & Facilities
- Lake James State Park – https://www.ncparks.gov/lake-james-state-park/home
- The old state park has nice bathroom facilities that are open during evening hours with a low-traffic dock you can moor to. It is near the Marion Lake Club