Welcome to 'Holiday Cabin at Lake Lure' a beautifully maintained new 3 bedroom, 2 bath, log cabin in the heart of Lake Lure, North Carolina. This home is in the private gated community of Riverbend, while staying in our cabin two private lakes; Big Mirror Lake and Little Mirror Lake to do some fishing or just paddle around enjoying the beauty. Riverbend also provides a beach area, picnic area, and waterfall. Rock hop in the Broad River at the Nature Walk. The main floor boasts the great room with cathedral ceiling, a gas log fireplace, comfortable couch, two chairs, WI-FI, and Smart TV with Netflix. The sunny dining room seats 6 comfortably. Cook to your hearts content in this well-appointed stocked kitchen, maybe just a simple breakfast, lunch, or preparing the families favorite dinner. Stainless steel appliances, large island, gas stove, and a farmers' sink add to the charm. Also on main level is the Guest Bedroom with 1 queen bed and 1 twin bed, and a full bath.

Head upstairs and you'll find the Loft with a queen sleeper sofa bed, comfortable reading chairs, games, toys, puzzles, and a balcony to enjoy the sunshine. The large Master Bedroom has a king size bed, flat screen TV with Netflix, dresser, mirror, comfortable chair and closet. Even a small desk for any work that just can't wait. A private full bathroom boasts double sinks and shower only. A full laundry area is just off master.
The lower level you will find all the activity anyone could want. A large screen smart TV, ping pong table, poker table, foose ball and life-size scrabble board. The guest bedroom has 2 twin over double bunk beds.
Let's go outside and enjoy the large, covered wrap around main deck. Access is through the French doors of living room or dining area.
Dine el fresco; enjoy the morning sunshine with coffee and a book. Lots of tables and chairs on the deck with extra chairs in basement. Enjoy the porch swing with a friend. Look around and don't be surprised to see deer, assorted birds, rabbits, and wild turkey while relaxing in the large hammock. Propane grill provided for the grill master. Relax in the hot tub, gaze at the spectacular night stars. Maybe a fresh glass of lemonade on the rocking chairs on the front porch is just what you're looking for. The entire log cabin is equipped with ceiling fans in every room. Hardwood floors throughout and wood walls give this home a warm, feeling you can only find in a log cabin. The entire cabin has been decorated tastefully to give all who enter a warm, relaxed feeling with a lodge theme. No matter what time of the year you choose, you will feel right at home at Holiday Cabin at Lake Lure.

PET FRIENDLY HOMES: This is a Dog friendly home there will be additional non-refundable pet fee listed. CATS ARE NOT ALLOWED 2-Adult Dogs are allowed with additional nonrefundable pet fee of $60-$120. Dogs must not be left unattended or must be crated if left at home. Dogs are NOT allowed on the furniture; we ask that you please always pick up after you dogs and be mindful of the neighbors and keep your dogs on a leash.
"Riverbend at Lake Lure", is a private gated community. The fishing is excellent with a valid NC State Fishing license. Deer and wild turkey are sited regularly. The community of Riverbend is centrally located in Lake Lure so you are just minutes from Ziplining through the mountains or 15 minutes away from Chimney Rock State Park. An easy hour drive will put you back in the heart of downtown Asheville where you can enjoy the Biltmore Estate, outlet shopping and lots of antiquing. Four-wheel drive isn't required on these well-maintained gravel roads, however not suitable for low clearance vehicles.
RIVERBEND COMMUNITY AMENITIES
- Located in Riverbend, a gated community.
- Guests have use of amenities just a 5-10 minute drive from the cabin.
- Mirror Lake, a pretty, private lake with swimming beach.
- Picnic pavilion with tables, charcoal grills, and rocking chairs.
- Easy access to the Broad River.
- Riverfront picnic area
- Old Swimming Hole on the river, a good place for the dogs to swim.

First, be aware the North Carolina Vacation Rental Act provides you with certain rights and protections. Second, we would like to make you aware of a few local regulations designed to promote a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY LIMITS: The maximum overnight occupancy limit for this home is 8 people. You must provide us with the number of people and vehicles in your group. Violation of occupancy rules are grounds for immediate eviction with no refund, and fees will be charged to your credit card to cover any damages.

DESIGNATED PARKING: Vehicles must be parked only in designated areas on the vacation rental property. Parking in the roadway blocking the flow of traffic and parking on neighbor's property without permission are prohibited. There is parking for a maximum of 2 vehicles at this property, no exceptions. Absolutely NO boats, trailers, campers, RV's, large passenger vans, ATV or off-road vehicles of ANY kind regardless if they are street legal, or any other oversized vehicles of ANY kind. Overflow parking is available on a first come first serve basis beside main gate.

ACCESS: This home is located inside a gated community with restricted access. If you have any questions, please let us know. Finding this home at night may be difficult and cell phone service is not reliable.

TRASH DISPOSAL: Because of BEARS we ask that all trash be removed at the end of your stay. Riverbend at Lake Lure does not offer daily trash service. Guest is responsible for taking trash to community dumpster. Dumpster is located beside the main gate for Riverbend.

MINIMUM AGE: You must be at least 25 years of age to reserve a rental property. You must sign a rental agreement and be a guest at the property during the entire term of the stay. You must present a valid government ID within 72 hours of reservation.

NO HOUSE PARTIES: We do not accept reservations from sororities, fraternities, spring-break parties, bachelor / bachelorette / wedding parties, or any similar groups unless approved at time of reservation. Mr. Lake Lure Vacation Rentals works closely with local law enforcement to patrol our rental homes. We have a ZERO tolerance policy for noise of any kind.

FIRE PROTECTION FOR YOUR SAFETY: This home is equipped with working fire extinguishers and a posted evacuation plan. Removing any of these from their designated location is prohibited. Avoid storing items not to block hallways, doorways, steps, entrances, and exits. When an area burning ban is in effect, bonfires are prohibited. Contact your rental home's property manager for information on any burning bans. Small outdoor fires are permitted in the fire pit ONLY.

LAKE LEVELS: Lake water levels cannot be guaranteed. The Town of Lake Lure may lower the lake below full pond seasonally for dam repairs, sewer upkeep, silt removal, and to allow homeowners the ability to make repairs to docks and sea walls. Periodic lowering might also happen because of flood warnings, heavy rain, or other emergencies observed by the Town. In all these circumstances, the Town of Lake Lure reserves the right to limit use of boats, kayaks, canoes, or other watercraft at any time as it deems necessary.

LAKE ACTIVITIES: Do not swim farther than 50 feet from shore unless accompanied by an observer in a boat. A North Carolina fishing license is required, and all state fishing regulations apply.

TRESPASSING: Trespassing or venturing onto a neighboring property without the owner's permission is prohibited.

NO SMOKING: Smoking, Vaping and Electronic cigarettes are prohibited in all our vacation rental homes. You will be assessed an additional cleaning fee if it is discovered you have been smoking and/or vaping in the home of $500. We ask that all smokers stay a minimum of 10 ft from any open window or door, do not stand near open doors or windows allowing smoke to enter the home while smoking on property. Please make sure butts and ashes are not left behind. Discard the butts and ashes in the outside garbage. Do not throw butts on the ground (including the fire pit) or bring them into the home. If there is any tobacco smell in the home after your departure, there will be a minimum $500 charge. Oil lamps and incense are not permitted due to the long-lasting odor. If these policies are violated, there will be a charge for excessive cleaning.

NOISE: Unreasonably loud noise is prohibited throughout the Town of Lake Lure. Please observe quiet hours after 10 p.m. and be aware that sound carries very far in our quiet little community.

UNRULY BEHAVIOR: Behavior deemed disorderly and causing a disturbance to the public is prohibited. These regulations will be strictly enforced.

PETS/ANIMALS - DOG FRIENDLY HOME: This is a Dog Friendly Home, cats or other animals of ANY kind are not allowed. A MAXIMUM of two adult dogs are allowed with additional nonrefundable pet fee of $60-$120. All dogs MUST be reported prior to arrival and the corresponding pet fee paid. Dogs must not be left unattended and must be crated if left at the home. Dogs are NOT allowed on the furniture or beds. Please always pick up after your dogs, be mindful of the neighbors if they bark, and keep your dogs on a leash. Any non-reported dogs will most certainly be discovered on the Homeowners exterior security cameras and the penalties in the Rental Agreement will be strictly enforced. This includes a $500 fine, and you will be asked to vacate the home immediately, regardless of the scheduled duration of your stay and forfeit all rents.

INTERNET/ SATELLITE / TV/ CELL SERVICE: Because of our mountainous terrain, heavy foliage, and frequent rain, satellite internet can sometimes be undependable, and certainly not fast. But most people find our internet sufficient for Netflix with a pinch of patience, and email for work. Do not depend on good enough service for video conference meetings for school or work. Most of our homes are not hard wired for internet and depend on satellite service. Homes advertised with internet or satellite TV may experience disruption of service due to foliage or weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed. Cellular service is also not reliable in our area.

BOOKING WEBSITES: You will be required to sign a vacation rental agreement before your reservation is secured. Your total amount listed on the Mr. Lake Lure® Vacation Rental Agreement may be different than the amount paid to the 3rd party website used for booking. All third-party websites charge service fees to guests for using their services. We have no control over those fees and do not collect them.

RENTAL AGREEMENT AND TOTAL BALANCE: You will be required to sign a vacation rental agreement before your reservation is secured. Failure to sign rental agreement with-in 72 hours of booking, will result in cancellation of reservation and forfeiture of deposit. Any monies received by Mr. Lake Lure Vacation Rentals for occupancy of vacation property indicated the acceptance of the terms of our vacation rental agreement in full. Your total amount listed on the Mr. Lake Lure® Vacation Rental Agreement may be different than the amount paid to the 3rd party site you book through. All third-party sites charge differing amounts as service fees to guests for using their services. We have no control over those fees and do not collect them.
Please read your vacation rental agreement carefully before you begin your vacation. All policies are strictly enforced. It is the responsibility of all guests and members of their party to be familiar with all policies pertaining to rental.

ALL PROPERTIES OFFER AN INITIAL SUPPLY OF THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES:
(including, but not limited to): bed linens and bath towels (2 bath towels and 2 wash cloths per Tenant, 2 hand towels per bathroom sink), dishwasher detergent (2 loads) and dishwashing soap, sponge, laundry detergent (2 loads), hand soap, (1 set per bathroom sink, including hotel size: 1 bar of soap, 1 shampoo, 1 conditioner and 1 lotion), paper towels (1 roll), toilet paper (2 rolls per bathroom), and garbage bags (2 kitchen bags, plus 2 black bags). If you don't feel this will be adequate for your stay, you will want to stop and pick up more on your way. All properties provide fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes, including coffee makers as well as some cooking utensils. Locked pantries and closets are reserved for the use of the Property Owner and are not accessible to Tenant. Rearranging furniture or removing any items from the Property is prohibited. Condiments and cooking essentials are not provided.

ITEMS YOU WILL/MAY WANT TO BRING FOR YOUR STAY:
Extra folding chairs, beach towels, shampoos/ body soaps, hair dryers, basic cooking condiments, tin foil, plastic wrap, food storage containers, coffee, board games, fishing poles & tackle, floats, life preservers for toddlers/infants, golf clubs.

ADDITIONAL FEES: Booking on Airbnb, all additional fees (Processing fee, Damage Waiver, Resort fees, etc.) are combined with the housekeeping fee. This causes the housekeeping fee to appear much higher than it is. Feel free to contact us for a breakdown of those fees.

*** Lake Lure will be undergoing a drawdown starting January 1st, through the first quarter (March 31st). The lake will begin to be lowered by approximately 1 foot per day until 12 feet has been reached. Infrastructure maintenance, dredging, and dam projects will be expedited during this time frame. These efforts by the Town of Lake Lure may affect access to the lake and restrict any lake usage. The lake will likely be back up to normal levels by mid to late April. No personal watercraft will be allowed on the lake during this time. While we understand this is an inconvenience, this does allow you to enjoy the full beauty of Lake Lure in the fall and holiday season. For more information about the annual lake drawdown, please contact the Town of Lake Lure.

IMPORTANT RIVERBEND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

Riverbend is a residential community. Please be respectful of neighbors.

No loud music or excessive noise after 10 pm.
Fireworks are never allowed in Riverbend.
Do not lift gate. It will break gate and result in a fine. Homeowner is responsible for admitting guests after gate hours. Please contact homeowner for after hour entry at any time.
Entrance and exit gates admit only one car per entry. No tailgating. It will break gate system.
Please display visitor pass at all times while in Riverbend. Guest pass will be provided to guests by either the owner or the Gate Staff at the main entrance gate (Rainbow Circle).
The speed limit in Riverbend is 15 MPH or less AT ALL TIMES. We share our roads with hikers, homeowners walking their dogs and wildlife. The speed limit will be strictly enforced.
Dogs MUST be leashed at all times. Guests must pick up behind their pets. Dogs are NOT allowed at the Beach at any time. Homeowners will be fined if guests have a dog on the beach. Dogs are welcome at Swimming Hole, river, and Riverwalk. Guests shall not leave their dogs unattended and must curtail excessive barking.
No vehicles may park on any roads in Riverbend including the road over the dam which is between Mirror Lake and the Riverwalk. Parking is available next to the post office box building near the main gate or at the parking area above Riverwalk or the gravel area next to beach.
Driving on the beach/ sand is strictly prohibited.
No kayaks/canoes may be left overnight at the beach. Kayak slots are by assignment only.
Open fires in Riverbend are prohibited. Use of fire pits with covers is allowed if owner permits.
Guests shall not litter in Riverbend but shall dispose of trash in receptacles provided by Riverbend or use "pack it in and pack it out" rules.
Bagged household trash may be disposed of at the compactor at the front gate. (Rainbow Circle).