Golfing at Lake Norman

Golfing at Lake Norman

Looking to hit the links during your trip to Lake Norman? Check out a few of our favorite local courses. Lake Norman Golf Courses Verdict Ridge Very nice. Close. If you are a high handicapper, you’ll find it difficult. It’s in a golf development but the houses are not...
Boating & Fishing at Lake Norman

Boating & Fishing at Lake Norman

While we may be a little biased, we tend to think that Carolina Hideaway® is one of the best vacation rental homes on Lake Norman, we can’t overlook the biggest star of Lake Norman…the lake! Many of our guests leave great reviews of their time at Carolina...
Buying Groceries Around Lake Norman

Buying Groceries Around Lake Norman

One of the benefits of renting a private vacation home on Lake Norman is that you’ll typically have a fabulous kitchen for preparing family meals. There are a plethora of great restaurants around Lake Norman, but when you need to stock up on groceries there are...
The Best Ice Cream Around Lake Norman

The Best Ice Cream Around Lake Norman

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Real Ice Cream, made fresh daily! The ice cream is great, fresh in all kinds of interesting flavors that change every visit. The portions are huge so be prepared when you order. You’ll love it. Bruster’s premium flavors and artisan desserts...
Lake Norman Restaurants

Lake Norman Restaurants

We hope you enjoy your stay at Carolina Hideaway®. It’s a special property on a special lake – we hope you enjoy it as much as our past guests. While we’re sure you’ll enjoy dining freshly prepared meals from our gourmet kitchen (and possibly...
Lake Norman Private Chef

Lake Norman Private Chef

Feel like staying in and dining at Carolina Hideaway®? But maybe you don’t feel like cooking. Well meet Ken Rizzo. Ken Rizzo is the “Charlotte Chef.” For about $60-70 per person (minimum $600), Ken will come prepare a wonderful meal for you. It’s...