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Lake Lure Cottage~Pontoon Available 2 Rent!

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Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Lure Cottage~Pontoon Available 2 Rent!

Summary:
Welcome to Lake Lure! Leave the world behind as you ride the funicular down to The Enchanted Cottage. The indoor living space will make you feel at home, but the real magic happens when you step onto the porch and greet the beautiful Lake Lure! This classic lakefront house features three porches, a fire pit, dock, and pontoon boat available to rent. We have a great view, overlooking the mountains, Rumbling Bald Ridge across the lake, and the spots of some famous scenes from Dirty Dancing.

The Space:
The Boat house rooftop deck will not be available for the 2024 season. We have torn it down and will rebuild it in the off season. The dock is still available for your use during your stay.

The Enchanted Cottage has four bedrooms, each with a queen-sized bed, plus two twin beds in the downstairs rec room. All linens are provided, along with additional blankets for chilly nights. There are three full bathrooms, equipped with towels, soaps, and shampoo.
Our large dining table seats 10, and nearby bar stools seat two more.
We have board games, puzzles, and a foosball table for rainy days and family time.
There is a full kitchen with a drip coffee maker, microwave, crockpot … just about everything you need.
The cottage has central AC and heat, but you may end up not using the AC, as the cool breeze off the lake feels fantastic!
A gas log fireplace is there to warm you up in the chillier months.
Our large, screened porch with two ceiling fans is perfect for rocking, dining, playing games, napping, or listening to music (and it's big enough for everyone).
The outdoor fire pit is a great spot for making S'mores and reconnecting.
If you would like to rent the pontoon boat please let us know so we can get you in touch with the boat captain. The cost is $650 for the duration of your stay.

Guest Access:
Total access to the whole house and all of the porches/decks/docks you can handle! You can get to the main floor by simply riding the funicular, but you'll need to walk down a couple of flights of stairs to get to the boat house. One important note - our tram adds an incredible amount of convenience, but it is not always available 100% of the time. Power outages or maintenance issues sometimes mean the tram won't be available. Anyone staying with us needs to understand that climbing the stairs may be necessary.

The Neighborhood:
One of our visitors had this to say about the Enchanted Cottage: “The house is nice but you honestly don't spend much time in it. The dock and porches are fantastic. The use of the boat is great for driving out to a cove and swimming or finding the rope swing.”

We feel the same way!

Our large screened porch with two ceiling fans is perfect for rocking, dining, playing games, napping, or listening to music (and it’s big enough for everyone). The outdoor fire pit is a great spot for enjoying making S’mores and telling tall tales. And be sure to head out to the top of the boat house for some incredible star gazing!

Getting Around:
This area is car dependent. We have parking spaces for up to 4 vehicles. If you have more than 4 vehicles, you will have to make arrangements for parking your extras cars elsewhere.

Other Things to Note:
Our pontoon boat is your ticket to enjoying all of Lake Lure. Cruise the lake (license required, but we can help you get it quickly), catch some fish (permit required), and boat to some of the lake's restaurants. If you are interested in using our pontoon boat we do ask for $650 for unlimited use (most places on the lake rent them for over $800/day). The boat is typically available from late April through the October**.

**Additional note about our boat house. We suffered some damage to the deck above the boat house over the winter. For a host of reasons we were unable to complete the repairs before the busy summer season. The decision was made that it would be less disruptive for our guest's stays if we waited until the winter season to finish that project. Therefore, for the next several months, the upper deck on the boat house will not be available.

Interaction with Guests:
The host is always available. All contact info will be provided before check in. Please do no hesitate to reach out during your stay.

Property manager

Corey Prince

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Lure, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Lure - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Lake Lure Flowering Bridge - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Chimney Rock Village Riverwalk - 7 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Legends on the Lake - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Point Lookout Vineyards - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪La Strada At Lake Lure - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Village Scoop - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Lure Cottage~Pontoon Available 2 Rent! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Lure Cottage~Pontoon Available 2 Rent!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Lure Cottage~Pontoon Available 2 Rent!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Lure Cottage~Pontoon Available 2 Rent! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Lure and Chimney Rock State Park. Right Track Toy Train Museum and Lake Lure Beach and Water Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Lake Lure Cottage~Pontoon Available 2 Rent! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Views and ideal mountain/lake house
Really great stay, so much character, it is a lake/mountain house so that is what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay!
We had such a wonderful time in the Enchanted cottage. Excellent communication with the owner and the property was beautiful. Just as expected and more!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect lake front stay
Our stay at the Enchanted Cottage was amazing! The house was exactly as described. Communication with the owners was top notch. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
TEC
Had a great time with friends in a beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ted b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Gathering
My wife as well as her three children and two of their spouses. Three of our grandchildren had a wonderful time together. I really enjoyed taking out the pontoon boat really wish we could’ve stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tami L.

Wonderful Time!!
The Enchanted Cottage is beautiful! Our family had a wonderful time, lots of fun and fantastic memories. Kayaking, canoeing and daily boat rides were so fun and relaxing. We got lots of exercise, too, just hiking to/from the house and boathouse! The views are stunning. The teens had the entire bottom floor to themselves and it was perfect. We highly recommend it and would definitely would go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
40th Birthday Celebration!
Spent the 4th of July holiday with friends celebrating my wife's 40th birthday! Could not have asked for a more beautiful location or property to celebrate this milestone birthday. Bruce was a fantastic host! Will absolutely be back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Randy C.

Relaxing Stay
A nice place to stay for a getaway to the lake. The beds were very comfortable, a GREAT night of sleep. The views are wonderful. Bruce and Harold were both Friendly and Professional every time that I spoke with them. The pontoon boat was just what we needed for a perfect stay at the lake. The steps will get you if the Trolley isn't working. Overall a great stay at a fair price. Gave it 4 stars because the Trolley wasn't working but I was informed of this before my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation at Lake Lure
Our family of five (adults with kids/young adults ages 15, 18, 21) had a great time at the Enchanted Cottage. The property is beautiful and suited for everyone with access to a pontoon boat, kayaks, and SUPs. The screened in porch was perfect for mornings and evening together and the younger members in our group enjoyed the lower level after we retired for the evening. We loved taking the boat out to find places to swim and relax, and enjoyed baking day trips to surrounding places. We went rafting, zip lining, glass blowing in Asheville, and explored Grand Father Mountain--so much to see and do! The only snafu with our trip was related to the recent change in property management--we did not receive the communications about this and were left in a bit of a black hole for a few weeks while attempting to communicate with the previous owner/manager, but after doing some investigation on my own was able to connect with the new company and they were great. Rest assured that your reservation is secure if you made it with the previous owner/manager and are having trouble connecting. I only wish they had been a bit more proactive in preventing this pre-vacation stress. Otherwise, it was a beautiful property and great vacation, and no complaints at all with the new company who was gracious and responsive after finally connecting!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We had the most fantastic family stay in the enchanted cottage at Lake Lure. We loved everything about our experience and it was the perfect venue for a relaxing trip to the lake with our two young children. We loved waking up to the incredible view, eating breakfast and playing games on the porch, swimming in the lake, canoeing, paddle boarding, hiking, boating... it was all wonderful The house is perfectly appointed and clean. The beds were very comfortable, the AC kept us cool during an extremely hot week, and the views were spectacular. The kitchen had everything we wanted/needed to cook family meals. The kids loved the lower level foosball table and used that space as a play area. The funicular is definitely useful- there are a lot of stairs, but again we felt it was all part of the adventure and had a fun experience the whole time. We also appreciated being able to rent the boat directly through this property. It could not have been easier, and we had a great time exploring the lake and swimming with the kids. Wonderful property and one of our favorite rentals. We felt lucky to have been able to stay at the Enchanted Cottage. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Danni M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Perfect location and view! My only complaint is it could be a little cleaner. It was very dusty and had a few spider encounters inside the home. Host was very responsive. Loved spending time on the screened in patio.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property!
Wonderful home. We enjoyed everything about our stay. The boat rental was super easy as well and allowed for a great time on the lake. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible place!
Oh the views....magical! Loved the Enchanted Cottage and all it had to offer. Having a boat was def nice! Kids used the downstairs area which gave my wife and I space and some quiet time upstairs. Views from everywhere were incredible. Quiet and private but still close to CR and the store. And we saw a bear two houses down while cruising on the boat! Really nothing to complain about besides some bug bites. Def recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake trip with the family!
Everything was great! We had my family of 7 and everything was just perfect except for the weather. We got a lot of rain. Regardless, the property was great and we had a great time! Highly recommend this place and Bruce was great and easy to contact. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday weekend
Birthday and Mothers’ Day
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Lure view was perfect
Property was in a terrific location. Rooms were fine and clean. Bathrooms were adequate. Kitchen was well appointed with very nice dishes and glassware. We lived on the screened in porch and loved it. We enjoyed S’mores on the fire pit and use of the grill in a lovely setting. The boat was a great option for seeing the lake and waterfront homes. We also enjoyed going out to eat via boat. The boat could have been cleaner, cup holders were gross. The sun deck was under construction but would have been delightful. The tram was important for 6, 60+ people, one of which had recently had a hip replacement, unfortunately it broke a few days into our stay. The host was nice and tried to accommodate us as best as he could.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geiselle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Cottage Retreat
We had such a beautiful stay at the cottage. Lake Lure is so serene in the cooler months and the view never disappoints. Bruce was an amazing host. Everything was just perfect. So many areas for everyone to have their own space while the fireplace crackled. He even left the canoe out so we could take dusk and dawn trips around the lake-it was beautiful! Mornings on the porch with coffee, late day red wine by the campfire-and plenty of blankets and comfy beds to snuggle up.Just what my overwhelmed city soul needed. Thank you Bruce..We will try to make back in the summer to try on that pontoon boat :)Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Heidi W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lute lake in December
Awesome space fabulous property manager
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Bruce was a great host, the house was clean, and the location is fantastic. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
We had a wonderful time! The house was great and we had a great time on the lake. Loved the use of the boat! I would recommend adding a can opener to the kitchen and another pot.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patsy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful porch views
Our family had the most wonderful time at the Enchanted Cottage. We had plenty of room to spread out in the house and the large kitchen table fit our group just perfect without feeling overcrowded. We had made delicious meals together. We spent a lot of time on the porch watching afternoon storms roll in and sipping coffee in the morning. We worked on a 1000 piece puzzle at the porch table during the week and finished late Friday night. A tradition of ours. Having access to the pontoon boat was such a treat and we toured the lake with our adult children and grandkids. We enjoyed after dinner boat rides to watch the sun set. Just gorgeous views. We used the kayaks and balance board and kayaks and spent a-lot of time just swimming and jumping off the lower deck. We brought fishing poles and caught sunnies. The house was very comfortable and well stocked with everything you need in the kitchen. We just brought food and drinks. Some places we rented, you needed to bring everything including your own sheets and towels! Not here, bedding and towels and paper goods were all provided. The beds were very comfortable. Bruce was very responsive to any questions and texted or emailed you right back. Very organized. We had the most wonderful experience and created many memories. Loved loved our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking Vacation Destination
Lake Lure is absolutely breathtaking. The warm water. The wooded mountains rising dramatically from the water's edge. The gorgeous sunsets. The peace and tranquility. And the enchanted cottage is a perfect place from which to take it all in. The cottage is perhaps a bit smaller and less grandiose than a number of other rentals on the lake but the included boat, the convenient funicular and the location make it a great value. We were unpacked and on the water within 45 minutes of arriving. The cottage was comfortable for our family of 6 and we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy Peasy w/ its own "train"!
Let's see: where to start? Your first experience when you arrive is riding a funicular, which seats four comfortably. Kids love it. You arrive @ the fire pit and the lake is a little ways below. The house is older, but who cares? Very well equipped & functional kitchen; in fact, everything works well. This was our 7th year @ Lake Lure in 6 different houses and Enchanted Cottage was probably the most fun. Hard to say why some houses have a "vibe" & some houses leave you cold. This one was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Views
Loved the access to the boat, dock and lake front views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and boat
We had a great, low-key week at the Enchanted Cottage. Loved having the pontoon boat at the house for the week. Great views from the porch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022