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SPACIOUS LOGHOME-FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS & PRIVATE LAKE

SPACIOUS LOGHOME-FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS & PRIVATE LAKE

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The warmth of spacious Laurelwood on a cold Winter's night
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The upper deck is a great place to sit and watch nature or to entertain guest
Beautiful Mirror lake in Fall.   3 minutes from Laurelwood Lodge  in Riverbend
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Overview of SPACIOUS LOGHOME-FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS & PRIVATE LAKE

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Lake Lure, NC
  • Popular LocationCanopy Ridge Farm6 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Lure8 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Lure Beach and Water Park16 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

SPACIOUS LOGHOME-FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS & PRIVATE LAKE

LAURELWOOD LODGE IN RIVERBEND AT LAKE LURE
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!

Property manager

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes - Gameroom, beach, lots to do!

Events

No events allowed
Parties are never allowed.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs are welcome when registered with dog fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
Groups of singles - Majority of guests must be over age of 25. For instance with 8 singles renting, at least 5 people would have to be at least 25.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Parties are never allowed.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Lure

Located in Lake Lure, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. CMLC Florence Nature Preserve and Lake Lure reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tryon International Equestrian Center and Lake Lure Adventure Company. Travelling with kids? Consider Lake Lure Beach and Water Park and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Lake Lure, NC

What's nearby

  • Canopy Ridge Farm - 6 min drive
  • Lake Lure Adventure Company - 7 min drive
  • Lake Lure - 8 min drive
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 16 min drive
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure - 14 min drive
  • Legends on the Lake - 14 min drive
  • Cove Creek BBQ & Grocery - 11 min drive
  • La Strada At Lake Lure - 16 min drive
  • El Lago Mexican Restaurant - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SPACIOUS LOGHOME-FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS & PRIVATE LAKE pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at SPACIOUS LOGHOME-FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS & PRIVATE LAKE ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPACIOUS LOGHOME-FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS & PRIVATE LAKE ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SPACIOUS LOGHOME-FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS & PRIVATE LAKE located?

This family-friendly Lake Lure holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Canopy Ridge Farm, Lake Lure Adventure Company and Lake Lure. Lake Lure Beach and Water Park and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin nice peaceful location
It was beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

donald g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Great stay! Comfortable and fairly well supplied with what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Mountain Lake Retreat
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!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tons of room!
Huge place. Plenty of beds. Game room. was a bonus and so was the gas firepit on the deck! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and fun
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kim Gissendanner

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Hello, we are the Gissendanner family, living in Goose Creek, SC. Spending a lot of time in coastal areas , we were attracted to the change in scenery in the mountains of Western, NC. In the summer of 2008 I stood outside under the balcony at the Lake Lure Inn, sipping my coffee and admiring the beauty of Lake Lure. Later that afternoon while walking along the Lake with our two small children we began to talk about the adventure of building a log cabin in this peaceful place. The next weekend we returned to Lake Lure and began the process of looking at property.

Why they chose this property

We came across this community that our home is built in quite by accident and after driving around not knowing where we were headed we drove by the property that soon purchased. We met a couple who were building the cabin next door. We immediately realized that there was a business connection from a few years before. Since then there has been an almost family like bond and as divine intervention would have it this became the place for us to build. For us it's perfect. Just far away from home to get away yet not so far as to make it a long drive. The distance we travel to the cabin let's us decompress and unwind so that we are on 'mountain time' when we arrive. We love this place in all seasons. The fall colors are spectacular and summers here are cooler and comfortable. On more than one occasion we've experienced a white Christmas.

What makes this property unique

Our cabin is located just 10 minutes from Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. Outdoor activities are everywhere and there is plenty of events going on year round. When you want a more peaceful visit you are far enough up the mountain and away from the main road where you can simply enjoy doing nothing. Today I enjoy stepping out on my back deck and admiring the beauty of the surroundings. You can feel the peace in the air. At night we go out onto the back deck with lights off and lifting our heads up we experience what we refer to as 'the big picture' (more stars than you can ever imagine.)

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