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LAKEFRONT - Float To Your Heart's Content

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 562 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lake Lure, NC
  • Lake Lure
    1 min walk
  • Lake Lure Adventure Company
    8 min drive
  • Canopy Ridge Farm
    9 min drive
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    54 min drive

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About the area

Lake Lure

Located in Lake Lure, this cottage is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Lake Lure and 8 minutes from Lake Lure Adventure Company. .This cottage is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Canopy Ridge Farm and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Right Track Toy Train Museum.

What's nearby

  • Lake Lure - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Canopy Ridge Farm - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 16 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Lake Lure Flowering Bridge - 18 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 26 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Legends on the Lake - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Strada At Lake Lure - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Geneva Riverside Lodging and Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Scoop Ice Cream - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

LAKEFRONT - Float To Your Heart's Content

Come enjoy our tiny, cozy 672 sq ft lakefront cottage with lovely mountain and sunset views perfectly situated overlooking Lake Lure. A beautiful, brief one hour drive from bustling Asheville, then four short steps from our quiet road and you will enter the top floor of the Turtle House, renovated to include modern amenities while still retaining it's rustic charm.

On the front entrance level we have one full bath (linens provided) with stack washer/dryer, vanity sink and tub/shower. Also on the top floor are two bedrooms. The first bedroom has a queen-size bed, ceiling fan and view of lake. Our second bedroom has a bunkbed with full-size beds above and below. At the end of the hall is an upstairs porch. Sit back, relax on our glider or chaise lounges and take in the views from your own private retreat.

Downstairs is the living area with original knotty pine paneling, comfy sofa and chairs. Our home entertainment options consist of books, games, and satellite tv.

Adjacent to the living room is our kitchen complete with stove, oven, fridge, standard coffee pot, toaster, microwave and dishwasher to help clean up. If you'd like to move mealtime outside to the back porch, fire up the gas grill and keep an eye on what's cooking from our classic glider and chairs. When it's time to dine, make yourselves comfortable at the picnic table overlooking the lake. Outdoor living is pretty sweet at the Turtle House!

While you are enjoying the lakeside scenery, mossy terrain, boathouse deck and lake, you will find for your convenience the second bathroom located off the back porch. Minimalist yet functional, it provides easy access to shower, sink and commode and is especially handy for those just finished swimming in the lake. This bathroom is winterized from October-April.

Take a few steps from the back porch towards the lake and you will be lured to the 10 stone stairs leading down to the deck on top of the boathouse complete with dining area, lounging chairs and some of the best views on Lake Lure. Downstairs from the boathouse deck is the dock where you will find a 2 person kayak and a pedal boat for getting around the lake, both included with your stay. 5 universal fit life vests are in storage on the boathouse deck.

The Turtle House is located on the east side of the lake on a large quiet, cove with a no wake zone, so that swimming, kayaking and paddling are safe and fun. We are now a Certified Wildlife Habitat, an idea inspired by the turtles who occasionally come to visit our 'back yard'. Thank you in advance for not fishing on the property and helping us care for our wild, lake friends!

Selected as one of the ten most beautiful man-made lakes in the world by National Geographic, Lake Lure was built in 1925 and consists of approximately 1500 acres with 27 miles of shoreline. Enjoy the options for adventure or simply lounge on the boathouse deck whilst enjoying the lake and mountain views.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Turtle House!

Our cottage is in the mountains and by nature requires stairs inside and outside to access the lake. Please keep this in mind if you have mobility issues.

No Smoking (except outside) and No Pets allowed.

Bed, bath and kitchen linens included.

Maximum occupancy is five guests at all times, visitors included. Maximum parking is for two vehicles.

Check in is 4:00 p.m. and Check out is 11:00 a.m.

Lake is lowered from January to April each year for dock maintenance and dam repairs.

Due to cottage location, WiFi and satellite TV can sometimes be unreliable.

Though fishing is allowed at Lake Lure with a valid license, we ask our guests not to fish off the dock or boathouse so that all our guests may enjoy swimming in safety and without worry of hooks and lines. Please consider this house rule before making a reservation and be sure it's agreeable with you before booking. For those bringing their own boats/boards, a permit must be purchased from Lake Lure to be allowed on the water.

*For guests interested in visiting Asheville, please see our sister listing Avondale Mountain, VRBO # 918910.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Karen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Boating on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 672 sq ft (62 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

LAKEFRONT - Float To Your Heart's Content Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place to relax
This place is now our favorite lake getaway. Small and very cozy with well-stocked kitchen with all you need to cook your meals. The owner is wonderful and very easy to contact. Highly recommended if you want to escape for some peace and quiet with such beautiful view. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bill m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two day trip
Host recommended great restaurants This small home is two story with the bedrooms and bath on the street level where you enter and the living room kitchen below where you exit the lake Very quiet with great view from the dock
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Loved the house, best view of lake and quiet. Good fishing and swimming as well. It was the perfect lake house for my husband and I. Lake lure is most beautiful lake I’ve ever been to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

OJS O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H., Spartanburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location right on the lake, though a little remote from restaurants etc., precisely why we stayed there. It is rustic and quite small but everything you need is provided - from kayak and life jackets to a full working kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay on Lake Lure
We loved this property. The views are amazing and having a dock on the lake is the best. We enjoyed swimming, kayaking and just lounging on the dock. The house is the perfect size and was well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Stay
Spent a quiet few days. Great for relaxing and paddling around on the lake. Quaint cottage, but just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake!
We enjoyed kayaking on the lake. The dock area is a beautiful spot to hang out. The house is small, as others have mentioned, but perfect for two people.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good & Bad
The owner of this place was very rude. I will not ever go to this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
VRBO for the soul
Perfectly kitschy, inviting and comfortable. It felt like a friend offered a place to stay - familiar. Everything you need, and then some. Thank you for a much needed break!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Lure Stay
We really enjoyed staying here. It was cozy, cute, and quaint. The outside space was my favorite.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!!
We were very pleased that what was on the website was what we found. Quaint, clean, comfortable, and the most beautiful view on the lake. We hope to return someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our wedding trip!
We had a wonderful time, I loved everything about the little cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Desia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
Cozy cabin with a relaxing atmosphere. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
We stayed tuesdat thru Friday morning. I believe there was no one else around. Very Peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as described....
We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend away! The cottage is just as described. I looked at several other small rentals but am so happy with my decision to rent this place (they didn't have the same view). The view from the dock is exceptional. The cove is perfect for kayaking and the paddle boat. Although all of the neighboring houses we occupied, we felt very isolated in the cottage due to the trees. The house itself is small but full of vintage charm. It was stocked with all of the necessities. We actually slept very well in the full/queen bed. If you are picky about pillows, maybe bring your own (which we always do). We spent most of our time on the upper and lower decks (the view is amazing) and enjoyed the use of the kayak and paddle boat. It is within a 10–15-minute drive to the grocery store and Highlands Bar and Grille (awesome brunch). We would definitely rent there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a wonderful family vacation. Lots of time spent in the beautiful lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view!
We had a great stay and really enjoyed the dock & lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria C., Burlington, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Cottage
We stayed at the Terrapin for Spring Break 2023. (I’m late with my review) Wonderful location and the cottage was perfect for us. Warning the bedrooms are small but fine for me and my friend and our two teen girls. A queen size bed in one and bunk beds in the other. There are dresser drawers but no closets in the rooms. There’s a balcony with a great view off from the bedrooms. The bathroom was nice and clean, nice shower. Downstairs, the stairs are steep, is the living room and kitchen. There’s a couch, chair, gas fireplace, small dining table and full working kitchen. Really appreciated the utensils, pots and pans that were plentiful. We cooked everyday with no problem. The girls discovered the hammock so they spent a lot time there. There are more steep stairs that lead down to a beautiful two story deck. Top deck had table and chairs to relax same for the bottom but there is also the boat launch there also. With the lake being drained there was a hazardous drop off were water should have been. So we let the girl explore a little and made the area off limits for the rest of the stay. Like I mentioned the lake was drained, so all the great amenities that came with the cottage kayak, swimming etc. we couldn’t utilize. But Our gracious host refunded us a portion because of this! The location is great right up the road from Chimney Rock! My girlfriend and I will be back during the summer with our teens and we will be staying at the Terrapin!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany K.

Great Stay on Lake Lure
We LOVED the location of this house. It was right on the water in a perfect cove for swimming. The turtles and wildlife were a thrill for my kids. While the home has had many reviews complimenting cleanliness, we did have some issues with general cleaning. We still enjoyed our stay and would love to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Property was exactly as advertised, even better when you see it for real. The cabin was cozy, comfy, very clean,& well appointed. Bed was comfy w/excellent ceiling fan. We were never too hot or cold inside. The outdoor space is fabulous. Great views from all deck/balcony levels. Nicely arranged to catch shade at different levels throughout the day so you don't roast. The cove is a no wake zone so swimming and paddling felt safe. Houses on either side are close but thickly wooded in between so it felt private even though we had neighbors. Plenty of floaties available to use too. Good grocery store is 10 min. away. We will definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark J., Charleston SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Always great
Such a perfect place 4th year going and just pure joy and a great set up. We love this place
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
What an amazing place! Thank you for letting us enjoy your little slice of heaven. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023