Cottage Real Estate + Cottage Rental Collection

Cottage Real Estate + Cottage Rental Collection BUY | SELL | RENT | INVEST | DESIGN with us! Luxury homes. Elevated rentals. Trusted expertise. BUY | SELL | RENT | INVEST | DESIGN with us.

Licensed brokers serving Lake Norman, Oak Island + Southport.
40+ luxury rentals in LKN • STR + MTR management • Furnished + Unfurnished Our draw to real estate started years ago and has now developed into a comprehensive, “one-stop shop” experience for our clients. Our real estate firm, paired with our property management company, allows us to provide a wide range of services to our clients. We a

re also accomplished designers and offer design services through our sister business, The Tailored Cottage. Creatively collaborating gives our clients a competitive edge as they solidify their goals in real estate, whether personal or investment. Primary areas: Lake Norman – Cornelius, Huntersville, Davidson, Mooresville

Credentials: North Carolina/South Carolina Licensed Brokers/Realtors®

09/01/2026

A little Lake Norman local find you’ll want to add to your list 🦪✨

We finally made our way to Seaboy in Cornelius and… the rave reviews were NOT exaggerating. From the cozy atmosphere to the incredible service, every single thing we had was amazing, but those oysters?! 🤌🏼 Absolutely incredible.

And if you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate a special occasion, definitely put Seaboy on your list. They truly wined and dined us with Prosecco, dessert, and all the little touches that made the night feel extra special. 🥂🍰

One more reason we love living and working in the Lake Norman area, there are always local spots worth discovering. ❤️

📍 Seaboy | Cornelius, NC

Have you tried it yet? 👇🏼

08/30/2026

POV: You found the Cornelius townhome that doesn’t feel like a typical townhome. ✨

Welcome to 8121 Houser Street! A stylish, move-in-ready home offering nearly 2,400 square feet and all the spaces today’s buyers are looking for.

🏡 Main-level primary suite
🍽️ Beautifully upgraded kitchen
💻 Flex space for an office, home gym, playroom
🛋️ Spacious upstairs loft
🛏️ 3 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms
🌿 Covered porch and raised outdoor deck
📍 Convenient Cornelius location minutes from LKN, Birkdale, and your other favorite shops + restaurants

Thoughtful finishes, generous rooms and low-maintenance living. Offered at $599,000.
Listed by Amy Fraser | Cottage Real Estate

Could you see yourself here? Send us a DM to schedule your private tour.

08/27/2026

📺 It’s premiere week!

Lake to Coast Living in North Carolina officially comes to the Charlotte airwaves this Saturday, and we could not be more excited to introduce you to some of the people, places and experiences that make our corner of North Carolina so special.

Our premiere episode, “Serving Up Brews, Barks & Big Celebrations,” takes viewers from Lake Norman to the Carolina coast with stops at:

✨ Eleven Lakes Brewing and The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen in Lake Norman
✨ Southport Coffee Co., Southport Dog, and The North Carolina 4th of July Festival in Southport

While this weekend’s premiere is an exciting milestone, it is only the beginning.

We created Lake to Coast Living to share positive, uplifting stories about the communities we are fortunate to serve and call home.

Each full episode, and every individual story within it, gives us another opportunity to celebrate a local business, introduce you to some remarkable people, and shine a larger spotlight on the places that make North Carolina so special.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who welcomed us, trusted us with their stories, and helped bring our first episode to life. We hope you’ll tune in, share it with someone who loves North Carolina and follow along as the series continues.

🎬 PREMIERE DETAILS
📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 WJZY FOX Charlotte

After the premiere, follow Lake to Coast Living and subscribe to our YouTube channel as we release more from the show, including the individual stories featured in this episode.

We’re also beginning to explore future episodes. If you know a remarkable local business, community leader, builder, nonprofit, destination or distinctive property with a story worth sharing, please send us a private message. We would love the introduction.

Grab your coffee, set your reminder and join us Saturday morning! 💛

Amy + Marty
Hosts, Lake to Coast Living in North Carolina | Cottage Real Estate + Rental Collection

08/25/2026

🏡 Come tour one of our furnished midterm rentals in Cornelius!

This 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in Bayview at Vineyard Point offers comfortable, fully furnished living in an incredible Lake Norman location, with community amenities including a pool, tennis courts, and lake access. 🌊

Whether you’re relocating, building a home, in between homes, or simply looking for a furnished place near the lake, we have options to fit your needs.

Know someone looking to rent in the Lake Norman area? Send them our way! We have midterm AND long term rental options throughout the area. ✅

🌊 Lake Norman living is now available for rent. 🚤105 Ridge Top Rd is officially available for rent starting October 1!🏡 ...
08/23/2026

🌊 Lake Norman living is now available for rent. 🚤

105 Ridge Top Rd is officially available for rent starting October 1!

🏡 $4,500/month — Unfurnished
🛋️ $5,500/month — Furnished
🚤 Waterfront with private dock + boat lift

Spend your days on the lake, evenings enjoying the incredible outdoor space, and weekends making the most of everything Lake Norman has to offer.

*The property is also currently offered for sale.

Interested in making it your next home? message us for rental details or to schedule a showing!

Some properties tell the full story of what it means to work with Cottage. Doves Crest is one of them. 🏡We first had the...
08/19/2026

Some properties tell the full story of what it means to work with Cottage. Doves Crest is one of them. 🏡

We first had the privilege of managing this home as a rental for our clients. When the tenant moved out and our clients decided it was time to sell, we were honored to earn their trust once again - this time to represent them through the sale.

We knew presenting a vacant home could make it harder for buyers to connect with its warmth and potential, especially in the luxury market. So, we strategically staged the property and within just a few days of going live, we secured an offer. The buyers loved the home’s presentation so much that they even purchased some of the furniture!

This was truly a full-team effort. From preparing the property for market and holding it open to making sure it was ready for inspections, appraisal, and closing, every member of the Cottage team played an important role in getting our clients to the finish line.

We’re also incredibly grateful for the buyer’s agent, who approached the entire transaction with professionalism and a genuinely collaborative spirit. The best results happen when everyone works toward the same goal, and this closing was a wonderful example of that.

Now, we’re excited about what comes next: helping our investor clients explore how they can put the proceeds from this sale to work in their next investment.

From property management to strategic preparation, successful sale, and the next opportunity, we’re honored to be trusted for the entire journey. 🤍

08/16/2026

Lake days. Sunset dinners. Boat rides. Repeat. 🚤

105 Ridge Top Rd brings the ultimate Lake Norman lifestyle, with an outdoor space made for entertaining, relaxing, and making the most of lake life. It could be yours!

📍Mooresville, NC | Lake Norman

Contact us to schedule your showing today!

📞704.842.1500
📧 [email protected]

08/15/2026

A home that makes life a little easier. ✨🏡

8121 Houser Street offers the kind of low maintenance living that gives you more time to enjoy what matters, especially when the lake is just minutes away.

Think:
✨ Beautifully maintained + move in ready
🏡 Main level primary suite
🍽️ Gourmet kitchen + thoughtful upgrades
🌿 Covered porch + private outdoor space
🔑 Perfect for a lock and leave lifestyle
🚤 Close to Lake Norman, Birkdale Village, shopping + dining

Whether you’re looking for your primary home, a second home, or a place you can lock up and leave for the weekend, this one makes enjoying the Lake Norman lifestyle easy.

📍 8121 Houser Street | Cornelius, NC

Contact us to schedule your private showing today!

08/14/2026

Your property isn’t just another address in a portfolio and we don’t believe it should be managed like one.

At Cottage Rental Collection, our approach is intentionally personal.

We stay close to the details, close to the property and close to the people we serve. From regular property oversight and maintenance coordination to tenant care, we’re there to make ownership feel easier while helping your investment perform at its best.

No giant call center.
No wondering who is actually checking on your home.
No one size fits all approach.

Just thoughtful, local property management from a team that treats your home with the same care and attention we’d want for our own.

Because at Cottage, hands on isn’t an upgrade. It’s the standard.✨

If you’re looking for a more personal approach to property management, we’d love to talk. Contact us today.

📞704.842.1500
📧[email protected]

✨ CLOSED: 3509 Alister Avenue SW✨This closing is about so much more than a successful sale. It’s a story of trust, teamw...
08/13/2026

✨ CLOSED: 3509 Alister Avenue SW✨

This closing is about so much more than a successful sale. It’s a story of trust, teamwork, and what it truly means to serve our clients from the lake to the coast.

This sweet family was referred to us by our longtime friend and colleague, Cynthia. Like many people, Cynthia initially wondered how Marty and I could continue serving Lake Norman clients, while also growing our presence along the coast. After talking through the strength of our team and the hands-on systems we have in place, she felt confident that her past clients would be well cared for - and we are incredibly grateful that she trusted us with that introduction.

Together, our team carefully positioned 3509 Alister for the market. From strategic pricing and thoughtful preparation to multiple forms of professional media designed to showcase the home at its absolute best.

The result? An over asking price offer on the very first day, with strong terms and a timeline that allowed our sellers to navigate school, summer camps, and their family’s transition with as little disruption as possible.

And their story with us isn’t over. They are under contract on a new-construction home at the coast, and we have the privilege of helping them with that purchase, too. 

Lake Norman to the Carolina coast isn’t simply where we work, it’s how we help our clients move seamlessly from one chapter to the next. With Marty and I, our fabulous Lake Norman team, and the right people working together behind the scenes, our clients never have to choose between local attention and a broader reach.

Congratulations to our sellers on today’s closing and the exciting coastal chapter ahead! And thank you, Cynthia, for trusting us with people who matter to you. Referrals like this will always mean more than we can say. 🏡🌊

Address

17039 Kenton Drive Ste 200-3
Cornelius, NC
28031

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