Max's Blue Lakeside Cottage | Pet Friendly Lake Lure Cabin with Private Dock & Boathouse Deck
Special Update – Lake Lure Reopening Exciting news for Lake Lure guests: Lake Lure is officially open following Hurricane Helene, and normal lake use has resumed! Previous lakewide no-wake restrictions have been lifted, so guests can once again enjoy boating and time on the water while continuing to follow all posted no-wake zones, boating guidelines, and local lake rules.
Chimney Rock businesses are also open and ready to welcome visitors back. This is a wonderful time to return to the area, enjoy the lake, explore Chimney Rock, and support the local businesses and communities that make this region so special. Please note that public docks remain closed at this time. Guests who would like to get out on the water can rent boats through Yonder, with delivery available for lakefront homes or pickup available at the southernmost point of the lake.
Max's Blue Lakeside Cottage delivers the classic Lake Lure vacation experience guests dream about: a historic lakefront cabin with a nostalgic “Dirty Dancing” feel, updated modern comforts, a private dock, boathouse rooftop deck, swimming access, fire pit, and beautiful mountain-and-water views. Thoughtfully renovated from top to bottom, this charming 2-bedroom cottage keeps its original lake-cabin character while offering the ease, comfort, and setting guests want for a relaxed Western North Carolina getaway.
What You'll Love * True lakefront setting directly on iconic Lake Lure * Historic cottage charm with modern updates throughout * Private dock and boathouse rooftop seating deck overlooking the water * 2 kayaks available for guest use once the lake fully opens for the season * Lakeside fire pit and fenced yard for relaxing outdoor time * Back porch with gas grill, lake views, and mountain sunsets * Pet-friendly for up to 2 small dogs * Easy access to Lake Lure Beach, Chimney Rock, Rumbling Bald Resort, and Asheville
Home Features 2-bedroom, 1-bath historic lakefront cottage | Sleeps up to 4 guests in beds * Maximum occupancy: 4 adults; additional children may be allowed * Open kitchen, dining, and living area designed for easy gathering * Bedroom 1: queen bed * Bedroom 2: two twin beds * Comfortable living area with lake-cottage charm * Fully renovated interior with a balance of historic character and modern convenience * Thoughtfully furnished and professionally maintained for a comfortable stay * No washer or dryer on-site
Outdoor Features * Private lakefront dock and boathouse deck * Rooftop seating area with wide Lake Lure views * Swimming access from the dock area when lake conditions allow * 2 kayaks available once the lake fully opens for the season * Back porch with gas grill overlooking the lake * Landscaped yard with stonework, patios, stairs, ivy, rhododendron, and dogwood * Level lakeside seating area with fire pit * Fully fenced yard suitable for up to 2 small dogs * Peaceful setting for morning coffee, sunset views, and classic lake days
Practical Details * Internet Speed: Download: 26.2 Upload: 2.6 * Pet-friendly for up to 2 small dogs per stay * No washer or dryer * 4 towels are provided; please bring additional towels if desired * Cell service is fair; we recommend enabling Wi-Fi calling before arrival. * Parking is available for up to 3 vehicles total. No street parking is permitted. Oversized vehicles are not permitted. * Adult and children's life jackets are provided. * Easy self check-in for a smooth arrival * Minimum booking age: the reserving guest must be 25+
📍 Location Highlights Located directly on Lake Lure in Lake Lure, North Carolina 10 minutes → Ingles grocery store 10 minutes → Lake Lure Beach 15 minutes → Rumbling Bald Resort 20 minutes → Chimney Rock State Park About 50 minutes → Asheville, Downtown Asheville, and Biltmore Estate Convenient to golf, tennis, zip-lining, hiking, water activities, scenic drives, and local dining Easy day-trip access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Hendersonville, Tryon, and other Western North Carolina mountain towns
Extras with Yonder * Discounted Biltmore tickets: after booking, you'll receive a guest-only code for ticket savings * Yonder Experience Program: optional discounts on curated adventures (fly fishing, waterfall hikes, in-home chef dinners, yoga, art workshops, and more)
Professionally managed by Yonder, a local team focused on a smooth, standout stay.
⭐ Yonder Policies & Information
Cleaning Fee & Clean Guarantee Yonder is committed to full transparency. All cleaning fees are clearly disclosed and backed by our **100% Clean Guarantee**. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for further details.
Check-In / Check-Out Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am. We're happy to review early and late check requests and will do our best to accommodate. While early check-in or late check-out can't be guaranteed, we always make every effort to honor these requests when availability allows. Paid options may be available.
Pet Policy Dog-friendly! Up to 2 dogs allowed with a $130 non-refundable pet fee. There is a limit of 2 small dogs (35lbs) per booking party.
Quiet Policy This home is located in a peaceful, private mountain community. To preserve the relaxing setting for everyone, please keep noise to a respectful level at all times. Parties and disruptive behavior aren't permitted, and we kindly ask that you be mindful of neighbors and quiet hours starting at 10pm.
Extended Stays Reservations of 30+ days are subject to additional review. Stays exceeding 90 days require a separate agreement. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.
Military Discount We proudly offer a 5% discount to active duty military members and veterans. Proper documentation is required. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for details.
Last-Minute Bookings For reservations made **within 7 days of arrival**, additional verification is required to protect our homeowners and guests. This includes: * A clear photo of a government-issued ID * A full facial selfie of the primary guest holding that ID (must match the reservation name) * A photo showing the last 4 digits of the payment method in the primary guest's name Subject to security screening for verification and authenticity. Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.
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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
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Lake Lure
Located in Sunset Cove, a neighbourhood in Lake Lure, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Right Track Toy Train Museum and House of Flags Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine and Stone Angel. Lake Lure Adventure Company and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and ecotours nearby.
Lake Lure Adventure Company - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Chimney Rock State Park - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
Tryon International Equestrian Center - 24 min drive - 32.0 km
Biltmore Park Town Square - 59 min drive - 90.7 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Ingles Market - 6 min drive
Canoe Kitchen And Bar - 13 min walk
Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure - 13 min drive
Victory @ Rumbling Bald Resort - 15 min drive
Garden Cafe - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Max's Blue Lakeside Cottage | Pet Friendly Lake Lure Cabin with Private Dock & Boathouse Deck pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Max's Blue Lakeside Cottage | Pet Friendly Lake Lure Cabin with Private Dock & Boathouse Deck?
As of 29 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Max's Blue Lakeside Cottage | Pet Friendly Lake Lure Cabin with Private Dock & Boathouse Deck on 8 Sept 2026 start from £261, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Max's Blue Lakeside Cottage | Pet Friendly Lake Lure Cabin with Private Dock & Boathouse Deck?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Max's Blue Lakeside Cottage | Pet Friendly Lake Lure Cabin with Private Dock & Boathouse Deck?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Max's Blue Lakeside Cottage | Pet Friendly Lake Lure Cabin with Private Dock & Boathouse Deck?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Max's Blue Lakeside Cottage | Pet Friendly Lake Lure Cabin with Private Dock & Boathouse Deck located?
Located in Sunset Cove, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Lure and Lake Lure Adventure Company. Canopy Ridge Farm is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Loved staying here. Perfect location! Look forward to staying again.
Susan W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2024
Susan, thank you for 5-stars :) We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Max's Blue Lakeside Cottage, and we look forward to hosting you again!!
Loved cooking in the kitchen and out on the grill during our stay! The cabin was small and quaint, perfect for a couples get away. We also got to see some New Years Eve fireworks over the water next to the firepit. Breathtaking!
Corrie W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Max’s cabin was an awesome place for my little family to have an adventure on the lake. The boats were awesome and the place was the perfect home base to explore the surrounding mountains.
Richard H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Richard, thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that Max’s Blue Lakeside Cottage was the perfect spot for your family adventure. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the boats, and found the cabin to be an ideal "home base" for exploring. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay soon!
Lovely little cabin on the Lake. Awesome to have a dock with kayaks and quiet cove. Great restaurant around the corner. Great location and access to the lake.
Brian W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2024
Brian, thank you for your review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at Max's Blue Lakeside Cottage, especially the kayaks and quiet cove. We hope you're doing well, and we'd love to host you again anytime!
Great views from the kitchen desk and the boat house deck, with fenced area from the driveway to the lake. This was perfect for the two dogs to enjoy the fresh area. Overall great cabin vibe. No laundry….but with everything else being great it was overlooked.
Ali S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2025
Thank you for the fantastic review! We are so glad you and your group enjoyed your time here, especially the cabin vibe and those beautiful views from the kitchen and the boat house deck.
We're particularly happy that the fenced area was perfect for your two dogs to safely enjoy the fresh air near the lake—we love welcoming furry guests!
We also appreciate your understanding regarding the lack of laundry facilities. We try to be transparent about the available amenities, and we're delighted that everything else made up for it.
We loved the photo you took and shared in the review. Thanks!
We hope to see you and your pups back on the lake soon!
We enjoyed our trip to lake lure, chimney rock. Cabin has great lake view.
sean M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2024
Sean, thank you for your review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock while staying at Max's Blue Lakeside Cottage. We would love to host you again in the future!
Nice little lake cottage with awesome views. Made our stay at Lake Lure very relaxing. Everything we needed for a couple to get away from the hustle and bustle of life.
We had a great trip! Being able to jump in the lake off the dock was the key to our trip. Kids loved the canoe and kayaks. Great proximity to local stores/shopping, hiking, and beach! We will be back!
House is located in a perfect area close to town on a very quiet part of the lake. There were no shortage of indoor and outdoor activities, which came in handy during some heavy rain storms during our trip. Beautiful lake views and a quick stroll down the hill to get in the water.
Josh G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2022
Josh, thanks so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Max's Blue Lakeside Cottage. We love all the activities this home offers too--rain or shine ;) We hope you're doing well, and Yonder looks forward to hosting you again!
The location was perfect! We rented a pontoon for a day at Lake Lure Adventures and their shop is 5 minutes away. Lake Lure town is about 10 minutes away and we enjoyed Lured Market for lunch and a good craft beer. Grocery store is also <10 minutes.
The owner description lived up to our experience. Very clean and location is hard to beat. Only grievance is a few rather squeaky floor areas in bedroom to bathroom walkway - but it's minor when you consider that everything else is as described (good). Would revist for sure.Would r
David G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad to hear that Max's Blue Lakeside Cottage met your expectations and that you enjoyed the location :) We're happy to know you’d revisit, and we’d love to host you again in the future!
Lovely long-range views of Lake Lure from both the home's upper deck and the boathouse deck. Kitchen was wonderfully stocked with both cookware, appliances, and linens. We thoroughly enjoyed the lush landscaping around the fenced in property as did our pup! We arrived with a bag of floating duck treats and left with none (they were also enjoyed by the large trout that lives under the boathouse). My husband and I highly recommend this rental.
We absolutely loved our stay at this charming cottage. We loved being right on the water and the view from the boat house and the house's deck were incredible. It's a pretty small space, but was perfect for our family of four (parents + 2 kids, ages 14 and 9). The bathroom shower is very small and was a challenge for our son who is 6' 5". Also, like many of the homes at Lake Lure, it's quite a steep walk down the rock stairs to get to the home and then down to the water, so if someone has mobility challenges I wouldn't recommend staying here. It was a fantastic place for us, though; we loved our stay.
The cabin was clean and adequately maintained. Did not realize that access down to dock would be so difficult. I have a bad knee and had to be very careful. The walking stick in the cabin made the walk possible. My daughter and grandson had no problem The dock, water, water toys were great!
Annah M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Vicki
21 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
Nearly 30 steep, uneven, rough-hewn steps to cabin from parking area to cabin and from cabin to lake. Not disability, handicapped freindly. Elderly and those with joint issues should be warned that this is not a good choice for them. For they young and physically able this is a lovely and well kept treasure.
The best thing about this cottage is definitely the view! We enjoyed the views of the lake from both decks, especially watching the sunset. House description was accurate - we had everything we needed for a weekend stay. I gave the communication only 4 stars as we did not receive any check-in information until the day before we went which made me a little nervous. Televisions could stand to be upgraded and internet was very slow, but we knew that when we went so were not surprised. Having a fenced yard was great for the dog, but there are not great places for dog walking except on Neighborly Drive which is not very long. We had to drive to get anywhere for long walks. Overall we had a great weekend and enjoyed our stay.
Yvonne W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2021
Yvonne, thank you for the 4-star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Max’s Blue Lakeside Cottage. It is standard industry practice to email a home’s check-in instructions on the day of arrival for safety and privacy purposes—we wouldn’t want someone showing up on the incorrect day & potentially disturbing existing guests. We hope you’re doing well, and Yonder welcomes you back anytime!
Minor dissatisfaction with the shower - very tiny. A handheld showerhead would help. On the deck over the boathouse, furniture wasn't ready for guests. Maybe less furniture/ less clutter? Great for a big party but not for 2. Otherwise we were extremely pleased with the comfort and aesthetics. Nicely furnished Very welcoming Charming cozy Lovely view. Enjoyed the view from inside and both decks. Location good. Missed out on kayaking and canoeing but maybe next time!
Thanks for your review, Pamela. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Max's Blue Lakeside Cottage, and we look forward to hosting you again! :)
The little blue cabin is adorable, nestled on a quiet little cove near the dam and very close to good food at The Highlands Kitchen + Bar. It was spotlessly clean for our arrival. A couple cautions before I continue: 1) The bedrooms are compact; we found the space just right for two of us and our small dog, but it might have felt crowded with additional humans and their stuff. 2) The kitchen is also compact; we had to create pantry space on the open shelves between the fridge and the sink. Neither of those conditions should keep you away -- just plan and pack accordingly. Back to the good parts. The cabin's balcony and the boathouse rooftop deck are great for coffee or wine sipping and gazing out on the lake. Kayaks were sturdy and clean, and the adjustable foot rests and seat backs actually did adjust -- first time we've seen that in kayaks at a rental. We enjoyed our time on the water, and also a day trip to nearby Chimney Rock. Would happily return.
Eileen H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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