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Tucked Away Gem: Lakefront, SUP

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Une péniche rouge et blanche, dotée d’un balcon, est amarrée sur une étendue d’eau calme, entourée d’une végétation luxuriante.
Une chambre confortable avec un grand lit, une cheminée, une télévision et un mur en pierre.
Une cheminée en pierre avec un téléviseur fixé au-dessus, un banc en bois et une fenêtre donnant sur une salle de bain.
Une terrasse en bois avec deux chaises rouges et une petite table, donnant sur un lac où l’on aperçoit des maisons au loin.
Une cuisine moderne avec des meubles en bois foncé, des appareils électroménagers en acier inoxydable et un plan de travail en granit.

Avis voyageurs

9,2 sur 10
Merveilleux

Maison entière

3 chambres4 salles de bain8 personnes211 m²

Équipements populaires

  • Cuisine
  • Lave-linge
  • Sèche-linge
  • Wi-Fi gratuit
  • Climatisation
  • Espace extérieur

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Lake Lure, NC
  • Place, Lac Lure
    ‪1 min à pied‬
  • Place, Lake Lure Adventure Company
    ‪11 min à pied‬
  • Place, Tryon International Equestrian Center
    ‪23 min en voiture‬
  • Airport, Asheville, Caroline du Nord (AVL-Aéroport régional d'Asheville)
    ‪48 min en voiture‬

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Tucked Away Gem: Lakefront, SUP

Come to TUCKED AWAY GEM as a peaceful retreat and “home base” for visiting nearby towns, area restaurants/attractions in Lake Lure, Hendersonville & Asheville now open. There's public golf at Rumbling Bald, area wineries, breweries, music, trails, waterfalls, and more within an hour's drive of Lake Lure. Saluda, Rutherfordton, Black Mountain, Mills River, Blowing Rock, Boone, and Brevard are great day-trip destinations. By choosing to visit, you’re supporting the local businesses of Lake Lure, Chimney Rock and Western NC. The Town of Lake Lure is expecting the lake to be at full pond by May of 2026.

Full-family fun awaits at this ideally located getaway, complete with stunning views, top-notch amenities, and space to entertain both inside and out!
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Queen Beds | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play
OUTDOOR HANGOUT: Deck lounge chairs, patio w/ dining table & gas grill, private dock, 2 screened-in porches w/ ceiling fans & seating, covered front porch w/ rocking chairs
INDOOR LIVING: 4 Smart TVs, 3 gas fireplaces, dining table, clawfoot tub
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, cooking basics, drip coffee maker, dishware/flatware, full knife set, toaster, tea kettle, breakfast bar w/ seating
GENERAL: Free WiFi (1G), linens/towels (beach towels included), washer/dryer, air conditioning, high chair, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Stairs required for access, exterior security cameras (4) If negotiating stairs are an issue for anyone in your group, you may want to consider a different property.
PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles), boat trailer parking allowed on-sites
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras, located above the upper deck, lower deck, front entrance and parking area, all facing outward. They do not look into interior spaces
- NOTE: This home requires over 100 steps to access and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility The electric tram from the parking area to the cottage is for luggage, coolers and groceries, Human passengers are not allowed!
PLEASE MAKE NOTE:
• YOU MUST BE 25 YEARS OLD TO BOOK.
• NO PETS ALLOWED
• NO SMOKING
• LINENS ARE PROVIDED
• YOU MUST HAVE A NC FISHING LICENSE TO FISH ON LAKE LURE.

***IMPORTANT BOOKING INFO***
• Damage Protection included (covers up to $3,000)
• Rental Agreement required (sent separately for e-signature)
Please note: VRBO/HomeAway service fees are charged by the platform and are not paid to the property manager.

This property is managed by Buffalo Junction Properties of Lake Lure, NC
Lors de votre séjour dans ce cottage, vous ne serez qu'à quelques minutes de marche de Lac Lure. Parmi les prestations de cet hébergement, on compte une laverie. L'accès Wi-Fi à Internet gratuit et une cuisine sont disponibles dans ce cottage.
  • Cottage climatisé avec une cuisine, une machine à laver et 3.5 salles de bain
  • Wi-Fi gratuit
  • Parmi les prestations offertes, on trouve une laverie et un ascenseur
  • À deux pas de Lac Lure et à 10 minutes à pied de Lake Lure Adventure Company
Ce cottage offre de nombreuses prestations et notamment des barbecues, une laverie et un ascenseur. La réception est ouverte 24h/24.

Ce cottage de Lake Lure est non-fumeurs.

Services et équipements

Internet

  • Disponible dans le cottage : Wi-Fi gratuit

Parking et transports

  • Parking sur place

Cuisine

  • Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle, ustensiles
  • Cafetière ou bouilloire
  • Épices
  • Four
  • Four à micro-ondes
  • Grille-pain
  • Îlot de cuisine
  • Lave-vaisselle
  • Machine à glaçons
  • Plaque de cuisson
  • Réfrigérateur
  • Serviettes en papier

Restauration

  • Table à manger

Chambres

  • 3 chambres
  • Draps fournis

Salle de bain

  • 3,5 salles de bain
  • Baignoire
  • Douche
  • Sèche-cheveux
  • Serviettes fournies

Espaces de vie

  • Cheminée
  • Salle à manger séparée
  • Salle de séjour
  • Table à manger

Divertissements

  • Chaîne stéréo
  • Jeux
  • Lecteur DVD
  • Smart TV

Espaces extérieurs

  • Barbecue à gaz
  • Patio

Buanderie

  • Blanchisserie
  • Machine à laver

Espaces de travail

  • Bureau
  • Bureau

Confort

  • Chauffage
  • Climatisation

Animaux de compagnie

  • Animaux de compagnie non admis

Accessibilité

  • Ascenseur
  • Hébergement non-fumeurs

Services et équipements

  • Fer et planche à repasser

Points forts de l’endroit

  • Le long d’un lac
  • Près d’un hôpital
  • Sur le front de mer

Activités

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Alpinisme à proximité
  • Équitation à proximité
  • Golf à proximité
  • Natation à proximité
  • Observation d’oiseaux à proximité
  • Pêche à proximité
  • Rafting à proximité
  • Sentiers de randonnée à pied ou à vélo à proximité
  • Ski nautique à proximité
  • Visites de vignobles à proximité
  • VTT à proximité

Dispositifs de sécurité

  • Détecteur de monoxyde de carbone (l’hôte a indiqué que l’hébergement était équipé d’un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone)
  • Détecteur de fumée (l’hôte a indiqué que l’hébergement était équipé d’un détecteur de fumée)
  • Trousse de premiers secours
  • Extincteur
  • Serrure à pêne dormant

Informations générales

  • Superficie de l’unité d’hébergement : 211 mètres carrés

Conditions

Arrivée

Arrivée : 16 h 00
Formalités d'arrivée sans contact
Âge minimum pour l'enregistrement : 25 ans

Départ

Départ avant 10 h 00

Informations concernant l’arrivée

Un e-mail contenant les instructions relatives à l'arrivée et au départ vous sera envoyé par l'hôte
Les informations fournies par l’hébergement peuvent être traduites à l’aide d’outils de traduction automatique

Animaux domestiques

  • Les animaux ne sont pas admis.

Enfants et lits supplémentaires

  • Les enfants sont admis.

Événements

Événements non autorisés

Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Hébergement non-fumeurs

Informations importantes

À savoir absolument

Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte professionnel et fourni dans le cadre d’une activité commerciale, industrielle ou libérale, au sens de l’article 155 du Code général des impôts
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur, une trousse de secours et un verrou de sûreté
Cet hébergement comporte des espaces extérieurs comme des balcons, des patios ou des terrasses potentiellement non adaptés aux enfants. Si vous avez des questions, nous vous recommandons de contacter l'hébergement avant votre arrivée afin de savoir s'il peut vous accueillir dans une chambre adéquate.
Cet hébergement est géré par notre partenaire, Abritel. Un e-mail d'Abritel contenant un lien vers un compte Abritel qui vous permettra de modifier ou d'annuler votre réservation
Vous recevrez un e-mail contenant des instructions relatives à l'arrivée et au départ de la part de l'hôte. Vous recevrez également un e-mail de la part d'Abritel contenant un lien vers un compte Abritel qui vous permettra de gérer votre réservation.

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Avis sur l’hébergement Tucked Away Gem: Lakefront, SUP

Avis

9,2

Merveilleux

Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 28 avis sur 38.
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 6 avis sur 38.
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 3 avis sur 38.
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 38.
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 1 avis sur 38.

9,8/10

Propreté

Avis

Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great stay

Very nice property with plenty of room. We were very pleased.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2023
Avis vérifié

6/10 Satisfaisant

Lynn H.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, emplacement
The lack of railings with no water in the lake was of great concern. We should have been told the water was in this condition. The house itself was perfect.
Séjour de 5 nuits en novembre 2025
Avis vérifié

8/10 Bien

Chris R.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Nice clean house

The house was clean and as advertised.
Séjour de 3 nuits en octobre 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great Vacation

Great stay on Lake Lure. There are a lot of steps to get down to the house, but this was made clear and we loved that the house walked right out to the lake. Everything was as communicated, couldn’t ask for an easier renting experience.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

shannon g.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

A lovely visit to our favorite place-

Post Helene our beloved Lake Lure is still not herself but sweet memories were made still!We love this little red gem and will be back again next year :) Blessings!
Séjour de 2 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Kendall F.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Family Vaca

I booked this house for our annual family vacation with my husband’s family. The house definitely has a lot of stairs but it’s so nice to be right on the lake!! It was also so nice to be able to dock our boat right there at the house. Overall our stay was great!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2023
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Perfect Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very well appointed house. Has everything you need for a great stay. Will definitely be back.
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

mike f.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Amazing

The listing is underselling itself. The place is incredible. The 100 steps are no big deal and the luggage ‘train’ is clutch. Such a chill wonderful stay. One of the best places on the lake and minutes from the grocery store and restaurants. Will 100% be staying here again
Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2024
Avis vérifié

8/10 Bien

Andrew R.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Family trip.

Great house, it’s nice to be right on the water. a lot of stairs from the vehicle to the house. Close to the grocery store and chimney rock. Great spot
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Sha L.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

A gem of an experience.

It was so easy and convenient to rent this property. The manager Kathleen is great and added a personal touch to make sure we had all the info. An awesome home to enjoy. We will be back.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mars 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great House

This house was just as described. They even had paddleboards for us to use. We did rent a boat for the week, and we were able to dock it at the house. House was clean, had all the essentials, was very close to Chimney Rock. We will rent again.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B H.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Summer vacation

Property manager was very attentive. The house was our favorite so far of our 4 trips to Lake Lure. The downstairs kitchen to deck set up was perfect. The teens loved jumping off the boat house . We rented a boat for a couple of days too. Green paddle board was awesome . Great house. We will be back
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 Excellent

Allen Y.

Anniversary Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very satisfied with the house. Very clean and all the amenities we needed. The fireplaces were very nice and especially the one in the bedroom. The steps to get to the house were a workout. We liked going down them better than up.
Séjour de 3 nuits en octobre 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

MA R.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect Getaway

This home is on a quiet cove, perfect for floating on rafts and using SUPs! Check in was smooth, the property was clean and well equipped. We used all of the outdoor decks and toys extensively.. even enjoyed a trip around the lake on a pontoon boat from a kind neighbor! Highly recommend this property. Grocery store is 3 min drive. Plenty to do and see locally yet we just relaxed at the house and enjoyed the serene surroundings!! There are truly 100 steps down to the home.. your cardio workout is included : ) You will not be disappointed with this hidden gem listing!!
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Labor Day Weekend Fun!

We had family traveling from Columbia, Greenville and Clemson, SC to stay for the long holiday weekend. Lots of parking available—we had 5 cars and a small kayak trailer. The Lake Lure train for luggage and coolers worked perfectly to get our items to and from the house. We loved the interior spaces and we had everything we needed. Everyone enjoyed swimming, jumping off the dock and the SUPs got lots of use! We also watched “A Breed Apart” that was filmed at the house and all in the lake close to the house. It was neat to see how much has changed and what we recognized. We highly recommend this beautiful home!!
Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Christmas getaway.

We enjoyed the layout of the house and the fireplace in the rooms was a nice touch. Lake views also add a nice touch. The house sits at bottom of the hill so be ready to walk down and up close to 100 steps, fortunately we are an athletic family so we didn’t mind the steps. We had some minor issues that were resolved by Kathleen who was on sight. We enjoyed Chimney Rock, we went zip lining at The Forge and great places to hike like Little Bradley Falls. We did a goat cheese tour and tasting at Round Mountain Creamery (recommended). We dinned at The Highlands-high end, Fish House-casual and La Strada- Italian. Very nice home and location for a getaway.
Séjour de 8 nuits en décembre 2022
Avis vérifié

8/10 Bien

Fields D.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
The house was very nice. It was spacious and well stocked with all the necessary supplies. The bathrooms were great and the whole house was clean and tidy and well furnished. Sadly the lake was missing but this obviously cannot be helped. It would have been an awesome spot with the water. Please understand that this house does require a tremendous amount of stairs to be negotiated. There are the 100 to get from the parking area to the house and the house is three floors. The tram was not working while we were there and is the reason for the four star review. It was a lot of work getting everything to and from the house. Otherwise we had a five star stay and will hopefully be able to get back when the work on the lake is complete.
Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié

2/10 Horrible

John T.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et emplacement
Les points faibles : Exactitude de l’annonce

Disappointed

We were forced to leave early because the septic was not working. Also 2 of the 3 fireplaces were not working. It could have been a great stay, but they need to address the problems.
Séjour de 5 nuits en novembre 2023
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

6/10 Satisfaisant

Lori R.

Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the interior of the house. Could not rent again because access to water is too difficult. Suggest investing in a better lower dock with actual stairs. Pool toys in bad shape and outdoor lounge chairs need cushions House itself is great but we had no TV in bedroom which we love having Also I am not from Irvine
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

James & Daniella H.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect for family!

My husband and I just stayed here with our four kids (ages 4-12) and my MIL, and we all had a great time!! The train is a fun way to send all your luggage down to the house (there are a LOT of stairs). We’ve rented a lot of vacation homes, and this was the cleanest one we’ve ever stayed at- it was spotless! The beds were comfy and the two masters had relaxing views of the cove. Each bedroom has its own spacious bathroom. The lowest level, where the living room and kitchen are, was a bit dark and a bit crowded for our big group, but the screened-in porches with ceiling fans offered space to spread out into. The kitchen had everything we needed for easy cooking and the appliances are top-notch! The property manager, Kathleen, was very friendly, helpful, and responsive when we had questions. Plenty of towels, and also lake towels were provided! We spent a lot of time in the water with the kids, and the cove is a quiet, safe place to swim. The stand up paddle boards were a lot of fun, and there was also a large assortment of inflatable toys that the kids loved. I had Verizon service at the house. This house is so close to Ingles and we also enjoyed a lunch at The Highlands restaurant (a few minutes’ drive away). Lake Lure Adventure Company is right around the corner if you want to rent a boat. We also walked around to the other side of the cove and enjoyed delicious dessert at the restaurant of The Lodge on Lake Lure. We can’t wait to go back!
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2023
Avis vérifié

8/10 Bien

Kane M.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Les points faibles : Communication

Very Nice Place

Very nice home. Lots of wonderful features. Highly recommend. Beautiful lake front, screen in porches, etc. Very nice. However, fancy shower in main bedroom on 2nd floor did not drain well which distracted from an otherwise wonderful property. The concern is greater given that others have shared having the same issue based on online reviews.
Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Jamie E.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great Property!

We enjoyed our stay and it's a great location and property. The one thing to note is the house is down at the lake and there are a lot of stairs to climb (over 100). If you don't mind a little exercise you will love the property. My understanding is they are working on fixing the train or will be putting in a new lift.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Lake Lure Long weekend

Very nice, spacious home. Loved staying in one of the coves, much calmer, quieter access to water activities. We brought our small boat, quick drive from marina. With the train out during our stay ( which we knew way ahead of time) we used the boat to go to/from to avoid the steps. It worked out well. Will stay again 😊
Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2022
Avis vérifié

6/10 Satisfaisant

Karen E.

Les points forts : Arrivée et emplacement
Les points faibles : Communication

Good intentions, many disappointments

Initial appearance of the home was good. It was well stocked and had some thoughtful, small touches inside. Location on the lake cove was fine and quiet as well. It was obvious the homeowners intended on helping guests feel comfortable which we appreciated. Unfortunately, those intentions were overshadowed by two external “selling points” of the house being non-functional. The train and slide. Also, as our trip progressed, other details emerged that had us questioning the standard of cleanliness and attention to detail from the maid service. Although the listing said the train could be down on RARE occasions due to routine maintenance, we assumed “rare” meant pretty reliable so we took a chance but were disappointed when we arrived and it wasn’t working. An attached note stated an electrician would arrive the next day to fix it (which never happened). So, 106 stair steps later to unload (X’s 5, up and down), we finally settled in. Our kids, aged 10 and 8, immediately ran for the slide but stopped right away after seeing the obvious damage at the end of it. A large crack was very evident under several rounds of duct tape. The tape was clearly put in place as a quick fix but worn down just enough that the crack was showing through. The tape was also so thick it created a mound that would have been uncomfortable and dangerous to slide over at full speed. So the slide was off limits for the duration of our trip. Despite multiple attempts to reach the guest contact, no one answered or responded to our concerns so we gave up. As our trip progressed, it was clear the maid service missed some detailed cleaning. The coffee maker had an old, dried up filter with coffee grinds splattered inside. There was dirt and dust under beds and behind doors and two shower drains were full of old hair causing water to pool around the drain (yes, we pulled out the hair in one). We went to do a laundry load and there was mildew and clumped, moldy buildup in the rubber around the inside of the washer. Lots of missed details. Among these issues, we had a pretty substantial problem that ultimately required us to end our trip early. Because the issue was handled swiftly and appropriately by the Evolve and VRBO rental groups (different from our “guest contact” who was non-responsive), we will refrain from adding it to our review. Clearly, it was not the trip we envisioned. The disappointments were so many that I doubt we’ll take a chance on this home again.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2022
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

8/10 Bien

Lynne

Nice House

First the positives...the house is as pictured, with the exception of it being much smaller than the pictures make it appear. It is clean and fairly well stocked. The location is great. However this could be a 5 star home if only they could fix a few of the issues. We did email the management with a list. They did acknowledge our emails but never fixed any of the items. For example we had a broken blind, two shower faucet fixtures were falling off, a bathroom pocket door was not useable because it was stuck and a bathroom toilet flush handle was almost impossible to use. Last but not least, unfortunately we left some items on the train/tram. We called 3 times and were told they would look at the surveillance videos and check with housekeeping to see if we could get our items. No one has reported back to us regarding this, Granted it was our fault for not checking this before we departed but sad to know someone has taken our things (wine and glasses). Also we can't emphasize enough that you will need the train to be in working order for loading and unloading. There are 100 stairs that you need to climb to get to and from the house from the parking area. If not it would be a deal breaker. All that being said, it is a nice house and in a good location. I would still recommend it.