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Yes, ‘The Hunting Wives’ lake house is a real home (and you can book it)

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  • Fans can rent Azalea Retreat, featured in Netflix's 'The Hunting Wives' series.
  • The 6,500-square-foot cabin offers lake access, game room and modern amenities.
  • 'The Hunting Wives' filmed scenes across Charlotte-area sites posing as Texas.

Fans of Netflix’s hit series “The Hunting Wives” can now experience the drama firsthand by booking a stay at one of the show’s most iconic locations.

Known as Azalea Retreat, this luxurious lakeside estate, featured as Margo and Jed’s lake home in the series, is located on Lake Norman in Sherrills Ford, approximately 45 minutes north of Charlotte.

Since its premiere in July, “The Hunting Wives” has become one of Netflix’s most-watched series, amassing over 2 billion minutes of viewership in its first week, CharlotteFive has previously reported.

Here’s what to know about the home.

About ‘The Hunting Wives’ lake house

A group of six smiling friends are gathered around a kitchen island, holding drinks and chatting. The kitchen has a rustic, cozy feel with wooden beams and a large window with blinds in the background. In the foreground, there are plates of food and bottles on the counter.
You can book the lake house featured in “The Hunting Wives” for your next vacation. Steve Dietl Lionsgate

The newly-renovated log cabin boasts 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and spans 6,500 square feet, accommodating up to 22 guests.

With 150 feet of shoreline, floor-to-ceiling windows and wrap-around decks, every room offers breathtaking lake views. The home also features a modern kitchen, remodeled bathrooms and all-new furnishings for a comfortable, luxurious stay.

Guests can enjoy a private dock with kayaks and paddleboards, a shared in-ground pool, a pickleball court and expansive outdoor spaces with a stone fireplace.

Inside, the three-story cabin boasts vaulted wood ceilings, a two-story living room with a fireplace, a game room with skeeball and shuffleboard and multiple bedrooms designed for relaxation and family fun.

How to book + costs

A smiling blonde actor in a black and pink patterned top stands next to a smiling brunette costar in a shiny gold dress. The brunette individual holds a bright blue cocktail with a salted rim. They are in a rustic room with log cabin walls and a large window in the background.
Brittany Snow (left) alongside Malin Ackerman (right) film a scene for “The Hunting Wives” in Azalea Retreat on Lake Norman. Steve Dietl Netflix

The cabin can be booked online at Lakecations, VRBO, AvantStay and Marriott.

As of Aug. 13, the earliest date to book the cabin is Sept. 1. Prices range from $1,022 per night if you book through Lakecations to $1,196 per night if you book through AvantStay.

Visit other spots seen in ‘The Hunting Wives’

While the show is set in the fictional town of Maple Brook, Texas, the production team utilized various Charlotte-area locations to bring the series to life, Charlotte Five reported.

In addition to Azalea Retreat, other notable filming sites include Coyote Joe’s and Dilworth Tasting Room in Charlotte, What-a-Burger and Pie in the Sky Pizza in Mooresville, and downtown Mooresville, which stood in for Maple Brook.

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This story was originally published August 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Yes, ‘The Hunting Wives’ lake house is a real home (and you can book it)."

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Evan Moore
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Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.
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