LOGHOME-SLEEPS 12 - FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS - LAKE LURE
House in Lake Lure, NC
12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
About this house rental
LAURELWOOD LODGE IN RIVERBEND AT LAKE LURE - NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS!
Hurricane Helene Update:
Laurelwood Lodge was not damaged by the storm. We are open and accepting reservations. We have restored power, internet, and water in our community, and roads have been cleared and regraded to bring them back to normal conditions. Local stores are open and ready for business.
Gas is readily available and all surrounding towns are accessible including Saluda, Tryon, Hendersonville, Columbus, Rutherfordton, Forest City and Asheville (Biltmore is open and decorated for the Christmas season. Airports are open and accessible in Asheville, Greenville, and Charlotte. As of today, Chimney Rock is not accessible but work is going on to make sure that Chimney Rock Park is safe so we anticipate their re-opening sometime in the very near future.
The recovery efforts have been overwhelmingly fast and it’s amazing how fast roads have been repaired in most places. People in Western NC are friendly and compassionate, they are also very resilient and quick to recover from an event such as Hurricane Helene. When you come here for your vacation they will welcome you with open arms. Tourism drives the economy in Western NC and especially Lake Lure so everyone appreciates your visit and your support.
MODERN, MULTI FAMILY, 4 Bedroom (sleeps 12), 3 Bathroom Log Home With Wooded Mountain Views. Just Minutes from the lake!
Laurelwood Lodge is a spacious Log Home nestled in a private, wooded area within the community of Riverbend at Lake Lure. Riverbend is a gated community with over several thousand acres of beautiful vistas. it features 2 private lakes, a beach, beach pavilion with rocking chairs, outdoor grills and restrooms, the French Broad River, waterfalls, and the "Old Swimming Hole".
Riverbend in all its pristine beauty is considered a nature reserve. On the way to the cabin you may routinely see deer and groundhogs along the road. Within the acreage thousands of species of animals thrive here including many species of birds, fish, beavers, groundhogs, deer, coyotes, and more.
LAURELWOOD LODGE -THE CABIN
Laurelwood was built as a gathering place for large families. COMPARE OUR PRICING, AMENITIES, AND FEATURES! YOU WILL FIND THAT LAURELWOOD LODGE IS AN EXCEPTIONAL VALUE THAT MOST OTHER PROPERTIES CAN'T COMPARE! The lodge includes two massive 400 square foot decks with 6 rocking chairs (Upper and lower levels) as well as a cozy, 240 square foot front porch complete with porch swing, bench and rocking chairs. For outdoor cooking and dining, a stainless steel gas grill and outdoor seating area are available. Light pours into the centralized well equipped, modern kitchen and great room area through 2 massive 10 foot long prow windows at the rear of the house. This is a great common area for entertaining, cooking and family gathering. There are also many cozy private areas in case you want to get away from the group. The lodge is 4 bedrooms with 3 complete bathrooms. The master bedroom includes a king size bed (sleeps 2), 2 dressers and it's own private glass sliding door to the upper deck. The master bedroom has it's own adjoining 100 square foot bath area complete with a large corner style, garden Jacuzzi tub so you can unwind in private, and a shower and Jack and Jill vanity and sinks. Off the front entrance is the guest bedroom which includes a Queen size bed (sleeps 2), dresser, and has a door opening into the hall bathroom which is complete with bathtub, shower, and vanity. Climbing the heavy timber stairs to the loft reveals two spacious - 300 square foot bedrooms. These 2 bedrooms are ideal for the kids with a bathroom in the middle that includes, a shower, a Jacuzzi tub, twin sinks and dressing areas. One of the upstairs bedrooms has 1 full size bed, and two twin size bunk beds, and another twin bed sleeping at least 5. The other bedroom has a queen size bed and a twin size, window, day bed , sleeping 3. The loft connecting the upstairs bedrooms and bath overlook the great room area. Downstairs, the converted basement includes a seating area, game room area complete with pool table, foosball, air hockey, ping pong and many more activities for kids and adults alike. At the end of the day, you can relax by stepping out onto the lower deck and taking a soak in our well maintained, 6 person, Hotsprings Spa which overlooks the meadow with Fairfield mountain in the background.
WHY VACATION AT LAURELWOOD IN LAKE LURE?
Lake Lure is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the US. It's pristine beauty is unrivaled. There is so much to do and there are activities for every age.
WATERSPORTS - Lots of watersports with kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, paddle boarding, and swimming. At Laurelwood Lodge we have 3 kayaks, a canoe, and many inner tubes for you to use during your stay.
HIKING - Many hiking trails abound within the property of Rivebend and the surroundings. They range from easy beginner trails to advances.
ZIPLINING - Just around the bend less than 2 miles away is the lake Lure Zipline Company one of the premier zipline companies in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit them for a thrilling zipline experience with incredible vistas!
GOLFING - Enjoy golfing at many of the fine golf courses nearby.
DAYTRIPPING - Laurelwood Lodge is strategically and centrally located as a base for your daytrips into the surrounding NC Mountain Wilderness and beyond. Travel a little further away for a daytrip and enjoy: whitewater rafting, horseback riding, wineries, antiquing and more.
NOTABLE PLACES OF INTEREST CLOSEBY INCLUDE:
Chimney Rock Park - Chimney Rock Village
Hendersonville & Saluda - Fun little towns to check out
Biltmore Estates & Asheville
Black Mountain - An artsy little town - explore the funky shopsy and artisan works
Mount Mitchell - The highest mountain peak East of the Misssissippi
Tryon International Equestrian Center
Linville Caverns
Waterfalls - Brevard
And many more - We are happy to discuss your vacation plans and to assist you with your itenarary to maximize your fun. There is so much to do!
WHAT MAKES YOUR VACATION AT LAURELWOOD GREAT?
For many guests the home rental scenario is a new one. Some of the advantages are much less expense than the small local hotels. Space, space, space and plenty of it! Rooms for the kids to play, a gameroom for rainy days, and spacious decks with privacy for you to unwind. Having a nice , well-equipped meals not only gives you more family time together but also saves you alot of money and gives you the benefit of eating healthy while on vacation. As a matter of fact, when you consider the average nightly price at Laurelwood with 12 guests you are paying less than $24 per night per person. Economical and a whole lot more enjoyable than staying in the cramped motels you'll find in the area.
Laurelwood Lodge is operated by the Gissendanners, a husband and wife team who put a lot of love and work into making Laurelwood Lodge what it is today. WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE VRBO PREMIER PARTNER STATUS. Our mssion is to offer you a spacious, clean safe and fun cabin environment for your family. With all its rustic charm, it has all of the modern amenities that you have at home including Satellite TV, WIFI Internet, an incredible gameroom, laundry and a well equipped kitchen just to name a few things.
LOCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY
We hire local people to maintain and clean Laurelwood and we pay sustainable wages. So when you reserve Laurelwood you will be returning money to the community by helping us to put locals to work. We try to make decisions and conduct our rental operations win a manner which will have an minimal impact on the environment.
Renting a home is a great way to vacation, so that last thing you want to worry about is any problems that could occur. When you rent Laurelwood Lodge, you can relax because we are always availbale 24/7 by phone to answer your questions and to take care of problems or emergencies. Our local maintenance and cleaning staff can be dispatched in a short period of time if necessary.
OUR REVIEWS FROM OUR WONDERFUL GUESTS
We love our guests. We the owners and our maintenance staff understand that without you Laurelwood could not exists. When you read our reviews you will see guests comment about how attentive we are to their needs. We typically respond to calls and text within the hour. Our goal is to help you have an incredible vaction in the mountains of NC. A memorable one with lots of "Kodak" moments! We have many families that have come back for a second stay and several that are on their 4th trip!
We would love to have you as guests! If you have questions we'll be happy to answer them. Contact us here with any questions you have and let us help you plan your NC Mountains vacation. Thanks for viewing our site and we hope to see you at the cabin soon! The Blue Ridge Mountains are calling!
Hurricane Helene Update:
Laurelwood Lodge was not damaged by the storm. We are open and accepting reservations. We have restored power, internet, and water in our community, and roads have been cleared and regraded to bring them back to normal conditions. Local stores are open and ready for business.
Gas is readily available and all surrounding towns are accessible including Saluda, Tryon, Hendersonville, Columbus, Rutherfordton, Forest City and Asheville (Biltmore is open and decorated for the Christmas season. Airports are open and accessible in Asheville, Greenville, and Charlotte. As of today, Chimney Rock is not accessible but work is going on to make sure that Chimney Rock Park is safe so we anticipate their re-opening sometime in the very near future.
The recovery efforts have been overwhelmingly fast and it’s amazing how fast roads have been repaired in most places. People in Western NC are friendly and compassionate, they are also very resilient and quick to recover from an event such as Hurricane Helene. When you come here for your vacation they will welcome you with open arms. Tourism drives the economy in Western NC and especially Lake Lure so everyone appreciates your visit and your support.
MODERN, MULTI FAMILY, 4 Bedroom (sleeps 12), 3 Bathroom Log Home With Wooded Mountain Views. Just Minutes from the lake!
Laurelwood Lodge is a spacious Log Home nestled in a private, wooded area within the community of Riverbend at Lake Lure. Riverbend is a gated community with over several thousand acres of beautiful vistas. it features 2 private lakes, a beach, beach pavilion with rocking chairs, outdoor grills and restrooms, the French Broad River, waterfalls, and the "Old Swimming Hole".
Riverbend in all its pristine beauty is considered a nature reserve. On the way to the cabin you may routinely see deer and groundhogs along the road. Within the acreage thousands of species of animals thrive here including many species of birds, fish, beavers, groundhogs, deer, coyotes, and more.
LAURELWOOD LODGE -THE CABIN
Laurelwood was built as a gathering place for large families. COMPARE OUR PRICING, AMENITIES, AND FEATURES! YOU WILL FIND THAT LAURELWOOD LODGE IS AN EXCEPTIONAL VALUE THAT MOST OTHER PROPERTIES CAN'T COMPARE! The lodge includes two massive 400 square foot decks with 6 rocking chairs (Upper and lower levels) as well as a cozy, 240 square foot front porch complete with porch swing, bench and rocking chairs. For outdoor cooking and dining, a stainless steel gas grill and outdoor seating area are available. Light pours into the centralized well equipped, modern kitchen and great room area through 2 massive 10 foot long prow windows at the rear of the house. This is a great common area for entertaining, cooking and family gathering. There are also many cozy private areas in case you want to get away from the group. The lodge is 4 bedrooms with 3 complete bathrooms. The master bedroom includes a king size bed (sleeps 2), 2 dressers and it's own private glass sliding door to the upper deck. The master bedroom has it's own adjoining 100 square foot bath area complete with a large corner style, garden Jacuzzi tub so you can unwind in private, and a shower and Jack and Jill vanity and sinks. Off the front entrance is the guest bedroom which includes a Queen size bed (sleeps 2), dresser, and has a door opening into the hall bathroom which is complete with bathtub, shower, and vanity. Climbing the heavy timber stairs to the loft reveals two spacious - 300 square foot bedrooms. These 2 bedrooms are ideal for the kids with a bathroom in the middle that includes, a shower, a Jacuzzi tub, twin sinks and dressing areas. One of the upstairs bedrooms has 1 full size bed, and two twin size bunk beds, and another twin bed sleeping at least 5. The other bedroom has a queen size bed and a twin size, window, day bed , sleeping 3. The loft connecting the upstairs bedrooms and bath overlook the great room area. Downstairs, the converted basement includes a seating area, game room area complete with pool table, foosball, air hockey, ping pong and many more activities for kids and adults alike. At the end of the day, you can relax by stepping out onto the lower deck and taking a soak in our well maintained, 6 person, Hotsprings Spa which overlooks the meadow with Fairfield mountain in the background.
WHY VACATION AT LAURELWOOD IN LAKE LURE?
Lake Lure is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the US. It's pristine beauty is unrivaled. There is so much to do and there are activities for every age.
WATERSPORTS - Lots of watersports with kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, paddle boarding, and swimming. At Laurelwood Lodge we have 3 kayaks, a canoe, and many inner tubes for you to use during your stay.
HIKING - Many hiking trails abound within the property of Rivebend and the surroundings. They range from easy beginner trails to advances.
ZIPLINING - Just around the bend less than 2 miles away is the lake Lure Zipline Company one of the premier zipline companies in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit them for a thrilling zipline experience with incredible vistas!
GOLFING - Enjoy golfing at many of the fine golf courses nearby.
DAYTRIPPING - Laurelwood Lodge is strategically and centrally located as a base for your daytrips into the surrounding NC Mountain Wilderness and beyond. Travel a little further away for a daytrip and enjoy: whitewater rafting, horseback riding, wineries, antiquing and more.
NOTABLE PLACES OF INTEREST CLOSEBY INCLUDE:
Chimney Rock Park - Chimney Rock Village
Hendersonville & Saluda - Fun little towns to check out
Biltmore Estates & Asheville
Black Mountain - An artsy little town - explore the funky shopsy and artisan works
Mount Mitchell - The highest mountain peak East of the Misssissippi
Tryon International Equestrian Center
Linville Caverns
Waterfalls - Brevard
And many more - We are happy to discuss your vacation plans and to assist you with your itenarary to maximize your fun. There is so much to do!
WHAT MAKES YOUR VACATION AT LAURELWOOD GREAT?
For many guests the home rental scenario is a new one. Some of the advantages are much less expense than the small local hotels. Space, space, space and plenty of it! Rooms for the kids to play, a gameroom for rainy days, and spacious decks with privacy for you to unwind. Having a nice , well-equipped meals not only gives you more family time together but also saves you alot of money and gives you the benefit of eating healthy while on vacation. As a matter of fact, when you consider the average nightly price at Laurelwood with 12 guests you are paying less than $24 per night per person. Economical and a whole lot more enjoyable than staying in the cramped motels you'll find in the area.
Laurelwood Lodge is operated by the Gissendanners, a husband and wife team who put a lot of love and work into making Laurelwood Lodge what it is today. WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE VRBO PREMIER PARTNER STATUS. Our mssion is to offer you a spacious, clean safe and fun cabin environment for your family. With all its rustic charm, it has all of the modern amenities that you have at home including Satellite TV, WIFI Internet, an incredible gameroom, laundry and a well equipped kitchen just to name a few things.
LOCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY
We hire local people to maintain and clean Laurelwood and we pay sustainable wages. So when you reserve Laurelwood you will be returning money to the community by helping us to put locals to work. We try to make decisions and conduct our rental operations win a manner which will have an minimal impact on the environment.
Renting a home is a great way to vacation, so that last thing you want to worry about is any problems that could occur. When you rent Laurelwood Lodge, you can relax because we are always availbale 24/7 by phone to answer your questions and to take care of problems or emergencies. Our local maintenance and cleaning staff can be dispatched in a short period of time if necessary.
OUR REVIEWS FROM OUR WONDERFUL GUESTS
We love our guests. We the owners and our maintenance staff understand that without you Laurelwood could not exists. When you read our reviews you will see guests comment about how attentive we are to their needs. We typically respond to calls and text within the hour. Our goal is to help you have an incredible vaction in the mountains of NC. A memorable one with lots of "Kodak" moments! We have many families that have come back for a second stay and several that are on their 4th trip!
We would love to have you as guests! If you have questions we'll be happy to answer them. Contact us here with any questions you have and let us help you plan your NC Mountains vacation. Thanks for viewing our site and we hope to see you at the cabin soon! The Blue Ridge Mountains are calling!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lake Lure, NC
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Beautiful, relaxing property with excellent amenities, responsive owner, great locations nearby, and memorable experiences for families and friends.
10.0 / 10.0
The owners of the property could not be more kind and accommodating. They were always available and helped me make our vacation very special. Love the house in the game room! And it was very nice to have a gated community where we had our own private lake area and tubing River. highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Our family loved the amount of space at the cabin and the game room was a huge hit. Our family enjoyed the private lake, nature trail, the waterfall, and the swimming hole all of which were inside the private gated community. We had a variety of ages of kids who were all easily entertained with swimming, fishing, kayaking, and hiking. We also loved chimney rock and the flowering bridge which were only a short drive.
8.0 / 10.0
It was beautiful and relaxing.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay! Comfortable and fairly well supplied with what we needed.
10.0 / 10.0
This property is perfect if your looking for a place that will accommodate your whole family from sleeping and eating to even providing entertainment! We loved the gameroom especially when on one of our days it rained all day...it created great memories of my 84 year old mother playing air hockey with my 6 year old grandson! It was great to see all my grown kids unplug from their electronic devices and play pool and ping pong!
The location is excellent and convenient, the lake is beautiful and we found a gorgeous waterfall on one of the trails that the kids loved playing in.
Additionally, the property owner was not only very responsive to any and all questions that I had, but took time for a pre-stay phone call giving me lots of information about the property, how things worked and made checking in a breeze. It was very apparent that he wanted to ensure that we had a great time.
We all had an amazing week and we will definitely keep this place on our return to list...thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Huge place. Plenty of beds. Game room. was a bonus and so was the gas firepit on the deck! Highly recommend!!
10.0 / 10.0
Nine high school friends now in their 50s gathered for a long weekend here and laughed pretty much nonstop. We loved the open floor plan, as well as the large deck. Voices do carry in the house, reminding me of childhood sleepovers when we would shush whomever was giggling, but is probably worth mentioning for light sleepers. Thanks to Kim for being communicative and patient when I called with questions. Would definitely stay here again.
8.0 / 10.0
Overall good experience!
10.0 / 10.0
Mountain escape
Great family vacation
10.0 / 10.0
Week at Laurelwood
Our family had a wonderful week at Laurelwood. Very beautiful and comfortable place with lots of amenities. Very clean and family friendly. Enjoyed the beach at Riverbend and nearby Lake Lure. Any problems were immediately addressed by the owner. Loved it!
10.0 / 10.0
Nice large home. Comfortable beds. Beautiful views
Had a wonderful Christmas!
8.0 / 10.0
30 day stay
We rented Lakewood Lodge for the month of October. The layout of the house was very good for the different family members who visited. This is a rustic log home in a remote, very quiet, gated community. The internet service was excellent; and the kitchen was very well stocked. Kim, and the housekeeper, Cindy, were very responsive. We found the gravel, curvy drive from the guard gate to the house difficult for such a long visit., with many in and out trips. The stairs from the street down to the house can be difficult to navigate, especially when wet. The game room with ping pong, pool, and air hockey provided family fun, especially on rainy days. The two TV's are not Smart TV's and the channel offering on Direct TV is limited. The pictures of the house on VRBO are accurate, except that the living room furniture has been changed.
10.0 / 10.0
A week of relaxation!
We enjoyed a relaxing week at this spacious log cabin, with enough room for everyone in our group and all we needed in the kitchen to prepare delicious family meals. We went to the lake in the neighborhood daily, used All Trails to choose 2 different hikes in the area, and visited Asheville one day. The neighborhood is quiet, and the home is nestled in a treed area, adding to the calm. Note: the home comes with 2 sit-upon and 1 sit-in kayak and 1 canoe, and many floats. We brought our own kayaks, but there really wasn't a need. The neighborhood lake is big enough for a satisfying paddle, and deep enough to stay cool. The local grocery store is a 15 minute drive away and has everything you'll need for your stay. The owners are super helpful in answering questions and providing information to ensure an enjoyable stay. It was a great week away from day-to-day life!
10.0 / 10.0
Great family time
We had a wonderful, quiet week with family. Enjoyed the basement and games for the kids, deck for the parents, and accommodations. Beach area and river for tubing were fun.
Owners were readily available and helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful place to visit
It rained our entire trip but with the game room and hot tub we were able to have fun. Also very close to chimney rock. And the area is very pretty.
5.0 / 10.0
Our Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Cabin was wonderful and stocked with every thing we needed! Conveniently located to shopping and gas. The gated community at Riverbend made us feel very safe during our stay. It snowed our last night and it was beautiful!! We would definitely recommend this cabin. Our family was very pleased! We plan on booking another stay in the summer!!
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely place and location but we had problems with cleaning fees
Located inside Lake Lure and next to Chimney Rock. Beautiful! Need little bit of driving to go to skiing but we loved the road trip views. Some friends got car sick from the unusual turns on the road. I usually plan trips with big groups. The only negative are the magnetic
to enter the gate, there were only one for us and we were between 3 cars coming in and out different times. We found a place to hide the magnetic in front of the gate, because at night there is no one there. The owner is super nice maybe is more a cleaning company rules.. we couldn’t find the dumpster outside before we left and seems we forgot a few items like shampoo and a water bottle. First time we had an extra cleaning fee for it. I think this area is more difficult to find nicer cleaners ?
Friends asked about this beautiful place on my social mídia and and I ended up forgetting the extra fee as a problem. It was worth it!
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing Family Mountain Retreat
Our Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Cabin was wonderful and stocked with every thing we needed! Conveniently located to shopping and gas. The gated community
at Riverbend made us feel very safe during our stay. It snowed our last night and it was beautiful!! We would definitely recommend this cabin. Our family was very pleased! We plan on booking another stay in the summer!!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing long weekend
This was a fantastic getaway mountain weekend experience. Loved the secluded area of the cabin, the spaciousness, and the hot tub was awesome on a cold Sunday afternoon.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful vacation get-away
Cabin is just as described and extremely clean. Communication with the owner, Kim, was excellent. We loved the game room downstairs, the hot tub, and the gas fireplace. Kitchen was well supplied with cookware so we were able to make most of our meals there. Gated community is well maintained. Ingles is an amazing grocery store with everything we needed, Chimney Rock is about 30 minutes away, and Asheville is about an hour away. We visited the Biltmore while we were there. We also hiked up the Hickory Nut trails. This is a fantastic property for a multi-generational family get-together.
8.0 / 10.0
Great Size
The cabin is a great size for a family. We stayed here for our family Christmas trip. Forest City is beautiful with all it's Christmas lights!
10.0 / 10.0
Getaway
This cabin was excellent. It comfortably fit my family (9 people). It was beautiful location and private. It was a quick drive to Chimney Rock state park. Communication with the owner was quick and easy. I would stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Peaceful
We had a great time. There are 8 adults in our family. We enjoyed the boat tour of Lake Lure, golf, sixties music and wine tasting at Point Lookout Vineyards, Hendersonville, tubing on the Broad River, and swimming/floating on Mirror Lake. We didn't eat out much because of COVID but the kitchen was nice and open to the living area. We also spent a lot of time in the hot tub. It was a fun week with many great memories. It is a plus that Kim is a pet lover because our dogs are a part of our family. The hike up Chimney rock was also fun. We took the shuttle back down. We should have taken the shuttle up and hiked back down. We would definitely come back!
10.0 / 10.0
Family getaway
Laurelwood is a very comfortable and pleasant cabin for a getaway. Our family of 10 had plenty of room to be together or have privacy if someone wanted to take a nap or read a book. The river and lake offered opportunities for recreation and Kim provides the necessary equipment such as tubes, a canoe, kayakes and lifejackets. We enjoyed the firepit every night to unwind and share family time.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent house for family gathering & fun
Enter the large open family/dining/kitchen area to view the beautiful A frame, log walls, huge deck, theres enough space for everyone! We had 7 adults and a teen. The game room kept them all occupied and the hot tub was an added bonus! (note the pool table is not level, no big deal but balls just roll into certain pockets) The house has everything you need but do bring extra toilet paper, paper towel, especially for large groups! The Riverbend communtiy has SO much to offer. We spent days tubing from the waterfall to the ole swimming hole. The house has kayaks and canoe for the lake and tons of inflatable tubes. (Note, some are deflated and the air compressor takes forever to inflate one tube.) Explore the town of Chimney Rock nearby, it is FULL of shops and views! The only store for supplies you might need is the Ingles about 15 mins drive. Riverbend is a very hilly, windy, dirt road community so keep that in mind. We were thankful to bring our dogs! But be aware this house is on a steep hill, theres no "yard" for pups, the backyard has some steep drops. My dogs enjoyed their walks around the circle and they loved hiking and swimming. Lastly, the hosts were wonderful with communication especially when concerns came up about covid and closings etc. The week was so much fun for us and our large family. We live at the beach, so must vacation to the mountains. It's a beautiful home, community and area in general.
10.0 / 10.0
"unplug" at this Authentic Mountain/Lake Log Cabin Getaway
We stayed for 3 weeks w/ different friends and multi-generational family members coming into town ea week. Everyone enjoyed and had a fantastic time creating lifelong memories at this authentic mountain/lake log cabin retreat where you must be willing to "unplug". Overall, the house, property and communication w/ owner, Kim, was amazing! If you need to work/stream videos, this may not be the place for you as we had spotty wi-fi & cell phone reception (Verizon & AT&T). So be willing to unplug! We understand this is the way of the mountains and loved so much - we'd like to return in the fall!
The house is spacious w/ a fantastic porch for grilling-out/s'mores night; a fun game room to keeps kids entertained; and hot tub. Supplies were provided & kitchen had everything we needed. A few unexpected items: kitchen is small w/ no pantry (difficult to stock up for multi-week stay); master closet is full of cleaning supplies & dresser drawers hard to open; can hear conversations upstairs thru logs; upstairs has lots of sleep space (sleeps 8) but shares 1 bathroom (plan accordingly); couches in family room should be replaced & decorations a bit dated. But also part of its charm!
The community is spectacular w/ the beach-picnic area at Mirror Lake, Nature Walk, waterfall, Broad River and swimming hole. We used all the owner provided items - kayaks, canoes, tubes - and owner Kim navigated through how to use. Favorites were kayaking and canoeing on Mirror Lake and tubing on the Broad River (from waterfall area to swimming hole). It is ~ 6 min drive from house to beach/lake area and so we would have to load up van & make multiple trips to get all the items down (we did not have roof racks). The drive is not for the timid (single lane, windy, gravel, deer crossings - be careful!).
Lake Lure area offered lots of things to do - favorites were Chimney Rock, the village, Burntshirt Vineyards, Canopy Ridge Ziplining, Green River Tubing & Little Bradley Falls (in Saluda (40 min away), renting pontoon boat on Lake Lure; "tour" boat with Lake Lure Boat Tours; Restaurants: Burntshirt, Lake House, La Strada, & Riverwatch.
Owner Kim was extremely helpful providing timely responses to all questions and accommodated our dogs and multiple cars that we had to register coming onto the property each week. We had no problem fitting 4 cars at the house (3 in parking area and 1 along the road).
Kim, thank you for being an incredible host!
10.0 / 10.0
Can’t wait to go back
We had a fantastic time, it was a beautiful place and Kim was very readily available to answer any questions we had and help in any way he could. I can’t wait to book again whenever it warms up a little bit
10.0 / 10.0
Great mountain getaway!
We stayed here with another family - 4 adults and 5 children. There was ample room for us all (with beds to spare!), the property was very clean, and we were very comfortable. The kids really enjoyed the hot tub and game room downstairs! The cabin-y feel of the home really made it feel like a vacation.
If you need tips on something to occupy you/get you out of the house for a few hours: We found the little town of Chimney Rock about 15/20. min. from the house. It was a cute walking town (just enough/not too much with 5 kids). We popped in a few shops, the kids “mined” rocks (that was SO fun for them!), we walked down to the river and explored, took nice photos, and the kids found even more pretty rocks. For dinner we sat on the amazingly beautiful deck of a tasting room that had great wine and decent food but seriously great views (which made up for the just okay food).
There is a very long, windy and steep gravel/dirt road to get to the property. We had no issues, but I could see that being a very big issue in bad weather (ice, snow, or even a lot of rain). Also, we brought 2 vehicles, but there would be nowhere to put a 3rd. If you have more than 2 vehicles, you will need to park at the little parking lot right inside the gate and ride up with someone. Also, the kitchen needs a baking sheet :)
All in all, totally great MLK weekend with friends!
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome little oasis!
This was a great house to bring our big family of 12 to stay! The owner even was generous enough to allow us to bring our pups! Great location - a lot to do around and within the house. We enjoyed the 6 person hot tub and many activities nearby! We would stay again! Communication with the owner was so amazing - any issue we had was resolved within minutes and there were not many issues! Great place, highly recommend!!
10.0 / 10.0
Family Fun Weekend
The cabin was awesome. We try to get together with our kids and grand babies around the holidays and this was perfect! We were able to eat together and plenty of things to do.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful
Beautiful location. Kids loved the game room. Plenty of space for everyone.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Family Getaway
House was perfect for a long weekend getaway. Plenty of room for three families and the kids loved exploring outside and playing inside. The owners could not have been more helpful or friendly! Have never had such help and hospitality from an owner on VRBO. Great location! We toured both Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. Went horseback riding nearby as well! Overall an incredible weekend. Thank you so much!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful place
Loved staying here. The host was very responsive and helpful, and worked with us to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Wonderful spot! Hope to be back soon!
10.0 / 10.0
Great evacation!!
The stay was a great way to spend an evacuation. Very remote. Only drawback was how dirty the vehicles got on the stone road.
10.0 / 10.0
Beauty, Amenities, and More
We have stayed in the Lake Lure area several times over the past ten years, and this home, and the experience it brings, is by far the best we have had. The log cabin is spacious, clean, and in a beautiful setting.
Even prior to arriving, the owner checked in with us numerous times making sure we were set and offering to answer any questions or support us when needed. When we arrived, we were so please as everything he shared would be ready, was at the home and provided to us.
We took advantage of the kayaks, tubes, and a canoe that remains at Mirror Lake. They were easy to access and made for great days of family fun during our stay. In addition to the lake, we found the waterfall and nature walk that our entire family enjoyed.
The game room was another pleasant part of the home. We spent some time playing pool, ping pong, and air hockey where lots of laughs were shared.
I would highly recommend this property if you are headed to the Chimney Rock/Lake Lure Area. It is close to all of the attractions of the area yet private, safe, and an attraction within itself! There are not many places you can stay that offer a private lake, free kayaks, tubes, canoes, and so much more!
8.0 / 10.0
Location
The home was a great home with lots of room and equipped with recreational things but the location was too remote. Too far from a grocery and from Lake Lure.
10.0 / 10.0
Family Reunion 2019
My family really enjoyed our stay. The house is absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. There was lots for the kids to do to stay entertained. We had beautiful weather during our stay so we were able to take advantage of the lake as well. I would love to be able to rent this house again in the future!!
10.0 / 10.0
Family Fun Cabin
This property has everything you need for a great family vacation. Very cool setting high on the mountain in gated community. The drive in is amazing!
The cabin is “lived in” so it was very comfortable. Game room offers a lot for children of all ages. Hot tub is wonderful and was ready to enjoy when we arrived. Owner is awesome!!
10.0 / 10.0
Family Vacation
This is in a beautiful area. We were close to Zip Lining, Lake Lure and a beautiful park. Chimney Rock is very close, and there are also many Waterfalls that were a short distance away (45 mins.-1 hour). There is a little lake just down the hill and the river, which we spent most of our time tubing down. We made some great family memories here. The owner is wonderful and explained a lot about the area. We will definitely visit there again if we are ever in the area.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful retreat in the mountains!
Beautiful secluded retreat in the mountains!
Pros: cabin is bigger than pictures make it seem! Beautiful views, spacious bedrooms and nice seating area outdoors, although lots of Carpenter bees bussing around, but didn’t bother us too much. Hot tub was a great place to relax at night after a day out. Plenty of space for our group of 6 and would be big enough for more guests if needed. Well stocked with crock pot! Had fun playing ping pong in the evening but pool table was tilted and pool sticks didn’t have tips anymore so wasn’t really functional. Enjoyed time at the little beach area overlooking Lake Lure inside the resort and was a short drive to Chimney Rock!
Cons: cabin was not very well insulated inside (I guess cause it’s a log cabin) you could hear everything from the rooms below in the upper level bedrooms. Fairly long drive up a twisty gravel road before getting to the house. Was a bit rough getting in and out of the development because of that, but we got used to driving it after a few times. The only thing that was kind of a bummer was that the kayaks and canoe are only usable if you have a vehicle that can transport them to the Lake Lure beach. It looked like there may be a place to use them on the property in the pictures from the listing, but you must transport them. Which made them unusable for us. Just something to keep in mind when booking. Overall we had a great time and would stay again! Hosts were helpful and called ahead to give instructions.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake Lure?
The average price for a rental in Lake Lure is $273 per night. This rental is $36 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at LOGHOME-SLEEPS 12 - FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS - LAKE LURE. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at LOGHOME-SLEEPS 12 - FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS - LAKE LURE. Enjoy the water!
Is LOGHOME-SLEEPS 12 - FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS - LAKE LURE pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at LOGHOME-SLEEPS 12 - FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS - LAKE LURE?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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