LAURELWOOD LODGE - The Mountains are Calling! - Lake Lure

LAURELWOOD LODGE IN RIVERBEND AT LAKE LURE



LAURELWOOD IS ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS AND HAS NOT BEEN AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HELENE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT!



HURRICANE HELENE UPDATE:



Hurricane Helene Update:



Laurelwood Lodge was not damaged by the storm. We are open and accepting reservations. We have restored power, internet, and water in our community, and roads have been cleared and regraded to bring them back to normal conditions. Local stores are open and ready for business.

Gas is readily available and all surrounding towns are accessible including Saluda, Tryon, Hendersonville, Columbus, Rutherfordton, Forest City and Asheville (Biltmore is open and decorated for the Christmas season. Airports are open and accessible in Asheville, Greenville, and Charlotte. As of today, Chimney Rock is not accessible but work is going on to make sure that Chimney Rock Park is safe so we anticipate their re-opening sometime in the very near future.



The recovery efforts have been overwhelmingly fast and it’s amazing how fast roads have been repaired in most places. People in Western NC are friendly and compassionate, they are also very resilient and quick to recover from an event such as Hurricane Helene. When you come here for your vacation they will welcome you with open arms. Tourism drives the economy in Western NC and especially Lake Lure so everyone appreciates your visit and your support.





MODERN, MULTI FAMILY, 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOM LOGHOME WITH WOODED MOUNTAIN VIEWS. JJUST 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 see deer and groundhogs along the road. Within the acreage thousands of species of animals thrive 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 shops and artisan works

Mount Mitchell - The highest mountain peak East of the Mississippi

Tryon International Equestrian Center

Linville Caverns

Waterfalls - Brevard

And many more - We are happy to discuss your vacation plans and to assist you. 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. 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!