The Lake Lure Residence
Perks for the Parents
A gorgeous lakeside cottage with mountain views, a hot tub and its own boathouse stocked full of paddle boards, kayaks, and water sports equipment to borrow. It sleeps 6. Stylishly refurbished with a state-of-the-art kitchen and beautifully designed interiors, including a fireplace for extra cozy winter stays, this lovely residence has everything required for a fun and relaxing family vacation. The large, raised lakefront deck offers alfresco dining and loungers for soaking up the sun, alongside incredible lakeside views. There is a small beach area for the kids to play on, while parents stoke up the wood burning firepit for campfires and cocktails right on the shore. There’s a gas grill for at home cook outs or guests who prefer to eat out can paddle down the cove to the popular Lake House Restaurant. The newly installed hot tub provides a perfect end to the day, with wonderful views over the water, and the incredible night skies.
Why Kids Love it
A magical woodland and lakeside retreat with something for kids of every age. Set on a private cove, there is minimal boat traffic and a no wake zone in place so kids can explore the water safely with a host of kayaks, rafts and water toys to borrow. There’s stepped access into the lake from the boathouse, and life jackets of every size provided, so kids can get in and out of the water easily. Next to the boathouse there’s a private beach area for younger ones to play on, with a firepit area for evenings around ‘the campfire’ toasting S’mores and stargazing. Inside, there’s plenty else to entertain, with a spacious living room set up for movie and game time, including a TV with Netflix. Kids will love the classic cabin bedroom with its built-in bunk style bed and play space. The hosts provide stairgates to restrict access to the boathouse, roof top and deck around the cottage.
Things to Know
Minimum stay: 2 nights. Local taxes totally around 13% to be added and paid directly to the host - see T&Cs for details. The house is all one level for ease and comfort. Each deck has a stair gate so parents can control waterside access for younger ones. There are several steps down to the cottage, and more steps to get down to boathouse. Beach towels are provided. There is WiFi, air conditioning and a washer/dryer at the property. Please note there is no bathtub. Lake Lure is a man-made lake that is drawn down each winter season for maintenance, impacting shorelines during this period; water levels are back to their usual level by April. There is private parking for 3 cars available at the residence. Up to 2 dogs are welcome at the cottage; please let the hosts know at time of booking.
About the Location
The cottage is set on the shores of Lake Lure, just under an hour’s drive from Asheville, North Carolina. There’s a grocery store about 10 minutes’ drive from the cottage and there are several restaurants and breweries within 20 minutes. The scenic Lake House Restaurant is reachable by kayak, around a 30-minute paddle down the cove. Chimney Rock Village is a 25-minute drive with a good selection of restaurants and bars, while Chimney Rock Park is one for the hikers with several different walking trails to choose from. Lake Lure golf resort area about 6 minutes’ drive away, or for those seeking a thriving arts and culture scene, vibrant Asheville is just under an hour by car. The closest airports are Asheville or Greenville, both around 1 hour’s drive.
Accommodation Details
The cottage has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms set over 1 floor. The central living space comprises of an open plan kitchen-diner-living room with a fully stocked kitchen on one side, including an American style fridge, a dishwasher and a coffee maker; a living room in the middle zone, with a corner sofa and chairs congregated around a fireplace and a TV; and a wooden picnic style dining table seating 6 on the lake side, with views across the cove. There are 3 bedrooms, each with a queensize bed. The primary has a large built-in wardrobe while the kids’ bedroom has a built-in bunk style bed. There are 2 separate bathrooms with walk-in showers. Outside space includes a wraparound porch with a hot tub, and a connected walkway that extends to a rooftop deck area with sun loungers and a dining table. There are steps down from there to the boathouse below which is fully stocked with watersports equipment and life jackets. Surrounding the boathouse is a private dock area with chairs and more steps down to the beach. Here guests will find a wooden fire pit with chairs.
Style Notes
Lakeside retreat. A stylish waterside cottage, thoughtfully renovated to retain the best elements of its 60’s heritage whilst providing its guests with plenty of warmth and contemporary charm. Interiors are light, bright and airy, remaining faithful to their cabin roots with plenty of wooden detail including trendy shiplap walls. A predominantly neutral paint palette is uplifted by pops of color from art works, textiles and tiles adding texture and a touch of modern chic. Pretty sash windows flood in natural light, alongside views of the surrounding forest and lakeside. The cleverly designed decking wraps around the cottage, weaving down to the shore to make the most of the glorious scenery. We love the roof top deck, prettily perched above the boathouse, commanding some of the best views in the house, with a lovely alfresco dining table and sun loungers providing space to relax and unwind.
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Air Conditioning
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Baby Bath
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Baby Monitor
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Babysitter / Nanny
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Backyard / Garden
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Balcony
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Bathtub
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Bed Rails
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Bicycles
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Cabinet Locks
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Changing Table
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Chef / Catering
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Children's Dinnerware
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Corner Guards
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DVD Library
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DVD Player
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Dishwasher
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Elevator
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Fireplace Guards
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Game Console
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High Chair
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Housekeeper
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Parking
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Pet-friendly
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Pool
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Pool Gate
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Stair Gates
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Television
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Washer / Dryer
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Wifi
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Window Guards
Asheville, North Carolina
Music, mountains and more
Vibrant Asheville has a thriving arts and culture scene, plus fine dining, craft beers and mountains on the doorstep. Take the kids hiking, or at least for a drive to see the Blue Ridge Mountains, visit the grand fairytale home Biltmore, or try the treetops adventure park, just beyond downtown, which includes zipline adventures for under 10s.
