STEPS FROM THE BEACH. Exquisite Lake/Mtn./beach views. Pets welcome.

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WhatAview is a warm and comfortable place to spend time with friends and family.

The cabin is beautifully decorated and has lots of comfy chairs and sofas.

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82300 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Lake Lure, NC

Canopy Ridge Farm
‪20 min walk‬
Lake Lure
‪8 min drive‬
Lake Lure Beach and Water Park
‪13 min drive‬
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Loft

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Owner SUZANNE HAUPT's "WHATAVIEW” is aptly named. Two levels of screened porches and open decks offer exquisite views of the sun setting behind Rumbling Bald Mountain and Big Mirror Lake just below. Steps to the lake, beach,waterfall and river.

Reservations can be made with a $200.00 deposit by personal check to owner, credit card or e-check on line.

Rentals between Jun 1st to Aug 31 will be from Saturday to Saturday.

If the booking is less than a week the booking will be 350 the night.

This beautifully furnished three bedroom cabin offers added sleeping for two in the loft. The cabin accommodates up to eight.

The main floor is wheel chair accessible. Both the living room and the recreation room have gas fireplaces and flat screen TV’s. Other amenities include a well-stocked library, cards and games, charcoal grill and outdoor picnic table to seat 10- 12 guests, outdoor fire pit with seating, AC, ceiling fans on both screened porches, dishwasher, washer and dryer and full house emergency generator in the event of a power outage. All linens are supplied including beach towels.

On site amenities include a lovely sandy swimming beach, a canoe for your use, a fishing dock, two pavilions with picnic tables and grills, and walking trails where you will find waterfalls emptying into the Broad River.

Nearby area attractions include scenic boat tours and dinner cruises on Lake Lure, river rafting, zip-lining, tennis, golf, horseback riding, and miniature golf. Close by: Biltmore Estate & Winery, NC Arboretum, Great Smokey Mountain National Park ,Tryon Equestrian Center, zip lining at The Gorge in nearby Saluda (for the extremely adventerous), Grandfather Mountain and Dollywood lend themselves to memorable outings. Also nearby Sugar Mountain ski resort and Moonshine Mountain Snow Park.

Keywords: hiking, canoeing, lake, lake-front, waterfalls, quiet, secluded, log-cabin, fire pit, fireplaces, decks, screened in porches, private.
After a walk through ,if you are dissatisfied with anything please call owner immediately.

Property manager

Suzanne Haupt

Premier Host

Languages

English

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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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Dogs considered - please ask owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking permitted on outdoor decks.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Lake Lure

Located in Lake Lure, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lure and Chimney Rock State Park. Lake Lure Adventure Company and Lake Lure Beach and Water Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Lake Lure, NC

What's nearby

Canopy Ridge Farm - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Lake Lure Adventure Company - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Lake Lure - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge - 14 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure - ‬14 min drive
‪Legends on the Lake - ‬14 min drive
‪La Strada At Lake Lure - ‬15 min drive
‪Village Scoop - ‬19 min drive
‪Geneva Riverside Lodging and Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is STEPS FROM THE BEACH. Exquisite Lake/Mtn./beach views. Pets welcome. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at STEPS FROM THE BEACH. Exquisite Lake/Mtn./beach views. Pets welcome.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STEPS FROM THE BEACH. Exquisite Lake/Mtn./beach views. Pets welcome.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is STEPS FROM THE BEACH. Exquisite Lake/Mtn./beach views. Pets welcome. located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Canopy Ridge Farm and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Lure and Lake Lure Adventure Company. Right Track Toy Train Museum and Lake Lure Beach and Water Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

12 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Great for the entire family

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rich A.

10 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway

Wonderful place to swim, hike, relax

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

3 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The views were as good as advertised. Location is excellent. It’s in a gated community with a lake, small beach, and short hiking trails to a waterfall and river. The only shortcoming is that the third bedroom is not quite a full “bedroom”Has all of the basic kitchenware.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Krista S.

31 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake

Lovely cabin with easy access to lake and stream.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax at the Lake

We really enjoyed our time away at the cabin. My idea if vacation is peace and relaxation without crowds and thats just what we found here! The AC at the cabin works great! Love the mountain view from the kitchen sink and master bath!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey B.

8 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Nice but . . .

The house is located in a neighborhood called River Bend which is located on top of a mountain with dirt , steep, and winding roads with sheer drop offs. You need to be careful driving to and fro the house in this neighborhood. The GPS and internet were hit or miss while driving to the house (not owner's fault). If you have kids, the lake is a stone's throw away which is a plus. The house was neat and tidy but dark (It was surrounded by trees with few windows). The a/c was cool enough on the main and bottom floors, not so with the upper floor (you could not sleep on the top floor at night). (It was high 80's and low 90's outside when we stayed there). I slept on the bottom floor bedroom which did not have any curtains on the sliding glass door (which the owner should remedy). You got up when the sun rose, like it or not. It was peaceful there. No noise. The bed sheets and bath towels were old. This oversight is a simple fix and would make the stay better. The house was large and close to the lake. The house was close to my brother's house which is why I rented this house. We saw two deer on the side of the road while driving back to the house one night. I had an okay time staying at this house but would not rent this house or any house at River Bend again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shelia S.

27 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kitchen appliances need upgrade

House was beautifully decorated, loved the screen in decks, the the downside was the water was great if you enjoy cold showers, a Keurig coffee maker would've been nice , some sort of shading the glass doors facing lake would've been nice other than that , the family had a nice time

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

16 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

It was fun and we enjoyed the time we were there

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose H.

9 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whata view is amazing

Everything was amazing the cabin it self was beautiful the view of the lake and all the places around we visit chimney rock and the view's where stunning family have a great time

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marsha R.

27 May, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whataview

It was a beautiful cabin and the view was breath taking. The only disappointment was the steps away from the lake. I really thought we would be right on the water with our private little adventure but that was not the case. It was literally steps down the side of a bank. It was rough going back to the cabin. However, that was my fault, I should have made sure we were on the lake as I had hoped. Overall the stay was peaceful, beautiful, and the cabin offered all of our family needs along with plenty of room. Thanks for sharing your cabin with my family and I.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene C.

20 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glad to be Back

My husband and I stayed at this property a little over a year ago, and decided to return for a few days to get away from the hustle and bustle at home. The place is truly gorgeous...well furnished and stocked with all the essentials. The two screened porches are a BIG asset in mosquito territory, and the gas fireplaces are just right for those cool mornings and evenings. A great quiet place for couples, but also big enough for the whole family. Had a great time!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

13 Nov, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

This is a really nice place to getaway. It was just the 2 of us in this very spacious cabin. Coffee on the deck in the morning was amazing. Don't fret over the "offroad" experience to get to the cabin. It's well worth the trouble.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

26 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Fall Break

We loved this house and neighborhood! So much to do with 3 young boys and such a beautiful area! Wish we could've stayed longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

17 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sisters getaway

We enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were great. Great views of the water at the beach after a short climb down some steps to the water. Susie was very responsive and great to deal with. The Wi-Fi was a little slow at times but we really didn’t need to use it much for our stay. We had a wonderful time and loved the area! The deck and screened porch were a plus and was so nice being able to sit out and enjoy the fresh air. It is a gated community so a key code or scan card is needed to get in after 6. There are instructions in the check in section. I would stay again! I loved the homie feel of the cabin with plenty of room for us to have our own space.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

10 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

This property was awesome we loved to log cabin and all its charm. We loved enjoying the screened porches and the fire places. Was a great way to spend some quality time with our family. Didn’t even turn the TV on the whole weekend. Susie was a great host and we would totally come back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

5 Oct, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Annual family vacation

Absolutely loved the location of the property to mirror lake. It was our second year staying in Riverbend, and though the stairs are steep, super convenient to be right there! House was large enough for the whole family and multiple generations. Only thing is the cleaning could have been a bit better. There were cob webs that have been there for a long time and not touched but I know that’s the cleaning crews that come through. The master bedroom “door” was a bit interesting and then no door to the master bathroom so even when everyone was downstairs still felt that you weren’t closed off. The owner was super responsive, had to reach out a couple times during our stay and after and was always helpful! We absolutely love the area and have made it our destination for our family vacation every year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cory B.

30 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Handicap friendly—not truly accessible

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at Whataview cabin. As advertised, the view of the lake, trees, and mountains are beautiful. Also, there is a variety of affordable up to expensive dining options that we enjoyed—all within 15 minutes from the cabin. For us though, we recommend avoiding if you require full wheelchair accessibility. The bathroom on the main floor is not accessible at all. If fully wheelchair bound, then be aware you will need to take your vehicle down to the lake. Neither the fire pit area nor the path down to the lake are wheelchair accessible.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn H.

26 Jun, 2023

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Lovely setting that needs a few calculations

The rental is located in a lovely setting that offers lots of nearby activities: swimming, picnicking, zip lining, horse back riding, etc. Loved the deck, screened porch and dog gate! Great views from the house! Plenty of areas to hang out in the house for a family or friends group. A few issues: The rental does not come equipped with basics such as soap, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning solution, etc, Be prepared to bring everything you need. The rental lacks a door to the bathroom on the top level. If you want privacy, you have to ask people to leave the upstairs area. The rental is many steep steps away from the lakefront. The entrance to the housing development requires a gate code. We did not receive it - make sure to ask for this.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross D.

18 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gathering

Everything was as pictured. Absolutely no issues. Love you view from the master bath toilet.....awe serenity.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert m.

13 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a View

Perfect vacation spot. Clean, comfortable, great location, well stocked. Loved the decor. Our Granddog loved the secured deck. We made some wonderful family memories. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell R.

9 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whataview

Lovely mountain cabin by the lake. Well cared for by owner.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Riverbend -Whataview

This is one of the nicest cabins we have ever stayed in near lake Lure. Most cabins do not have the ambience and decorative touches that makes 329 Chipmunk many steps above the rest. Between the view, the cabin decor, and the owner's concern about our comfort makes this a cabin we wil surely return to,

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

6 Dec, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving

Me and my husband celebrated Thanksgiving with our son, daughter-in-law, two grandchildren, and our dogs. The view is absolutely beautiful and the house is in a great, convenient location.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

14 Nov, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

WHATAVIEW is just as it’s listed. A great view of the mountains and the lake! Short walk to the beach area where we spent some time casting a line. Great location and was a great weekend getaway for us! Would recommend, especially if multiple couples as each level basically has its own living area with a full bathroom. Perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

K H.

15 Oct, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

Loved the beach and mirror lake. Beautiful views of the river driving up to the propert. Host is very nice and helpful! Had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne Haupt

Hi, I’m Suzie Haupt. I have dreamt of living in a log cabin since 1956 when my family vacationed in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. Then, in 1959 when we rented our cabin on Lake Wallenpaupack, my new dream became to live in a log cabin on a lake!

Why they chose this property

I moved to the coast of North Carolina in 1991 and found that I very much missed the mountains and fresh water swimming. Thus began my search for the perfect lake to retire to. In 2005 I discovered Mirror Lake and fell in love with it. The exquisite views and mild water temperatures from May through October offer me more pleasure than I ever dreamed of.

Until I am able to retire and move permanently into “WHATAVIEW” I’d like to share my dream with you. You won’t be disappointed! Please call if you have any questions.

What makes this property unique

This part of western North Carolina is simply pristine; it is so beautiful that just sitting on the deck watching the changing light on the lake and the clouds seems in itself a past-time.

The majesty of the mountains and waterfalls in the area around Lake Lure are so picturesque that they appear to be torn from the pages of National Geographic.

From shopping and fine dining to golf and fishing, there is something for everyone here... oh, except for folks who like traffic noise, we don't have any of that.