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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.
Drive and entryway.
Front entry
The cabin is beautifully decorated and has lots of comfy chairs and sofas.
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lake Lure, NC
  • Canopy Ridge Farm
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Lake Lure
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪65 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

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

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs considered - please ask owner
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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. Canopy Ridge Farm and Lake Lure Washburn Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Lure Beach and Water Park and Chimney Rock State Park. Lake Lure Adventure Company and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Lake Lure, NC

What's nearby

  • Canopy Ridge Farm - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lake Lure - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Lake Lure Adventure Company - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Lake Lure Flowering Bridge - 13 min drive - 9.6 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).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 142 reviews

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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rich A.

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

Darlene M.

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

8/10 Good

Krista S.

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

Jose H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet stay. Beautiful view.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

Rene C.

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

8/10 Good

Margaret S., Hilton Head Island

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Perfect place to escape

Perfect place to escape
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

robert m.

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

Bonnie B.

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

Quiet Getaway

We enjoyed our stay and found the cabin roomy enough for our needs. The kitchen was well-equipped and we enjoyed cooking meals with family. Loved the convenient lake access and used the canoe several times! Suzie was quick to respond to our questions and made the check-in process very convenient!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

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

Ross D.

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

8/10 Good

Marsha R.

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

4/10 Poor

Kristine S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Could be so pretty

The view is great, the overall filth of the cabin was pretty intolerable. The ancient mattresses were very uncomfortable. A thorough cleaning and updated mattresses would do a world of good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

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

8/10 Good

Heather E.

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

Lovely cabin with beautiful view and lake access.

Location and subdivision were awesome. Views were pretty, lake access was awesome for the kids. We ran out of toilet paper and dishwasher tabs as there were not enough supplied. We were disappointed when we read at check in that we needed to wash and fold the towels and linens upon checkout as well. We were assessed a cleaning fee. Overall, we had a great experience and would come again, just prepared!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

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

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn H.

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

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey B.

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

2/10 Terrible

Jenn B., Daniel Island

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Renters Beware!!

BEWARE!!! Cabin was not cleaned when we arrived. We had to go purchase cleaning products, paper towels and trash bags. Cabinet with cleaning supplies has a pad lock. Large dead spiders in both bathrooms and cobwebs covering the cabin. Cable does not have ESPN. We left the property exactly as we found it, probably cleaner. Property manager sent an outrageous email accusing the cabin of being trashed and is attempting to charge another $200 fee. We have pictures before we left, the accusations are FALSE. The property is beautiful, the property management is a nightmare and will file additional charges. DO NOT RENT!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Chris J.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Cockroach! And other issues...

After planning a three day stay at this property, we had to leave after one day, ruining our vacation. So disappointing. Things got off to a rough start before we even arrived. The “road” heading up to the cabin is nothing more than gravel. That would be okay, except for the fact that it is very tight and along a very steep grade in several spots. Also, we had to get out of the car at one point to clear two trees out of our path, right next to one of the areas of steep grade. Upon arrival to the cabin itself, we discovered that there was no WiFi, and that the TV had very few channels available. To the owner’s credit, she was easy to contact, but she had no solutions and could only say she had not been to the property in a year, so the solution was to have a Verizon rep call us, which never happened. This was still our first day there. At this point it was late so we decided to head upstairs to sleep. When we got up there, despite having the thermostat set at 65, the temperature had risen to an uncomfortable level. To add insult to injury, we found a COCKROACH in the master bath when we woke up. When I later discussed this with the owner, she said that she expected to find hundreds, but only found the one, implying that I had exaggerated. First, I NEVER said there was more than one roach. What I did in fact state was that, as anyone knows, if you see one cockroach, you know there are hundreds more hidden away. Second, and more importantly, for the rate we paid per night, you should not see any roaches. We really wanted to like this cabin. But it simply was not as advertised. Maybe others will enjoy it, but we had to cancel our vacation two days early. I think that speaks for itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Tee K.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Had a nice time there, but left with disappointment.

We had a wonderful time at Suzie’s Cabin even though it was a bit dusty, and the WiFi was nonexistent. About 2 hours after we left, I got an email saying Suzie has claimed our security deposit. Confused and befuddled to why this happened, because we treat this cabin like our home while we were staying there, cleaned up everything before we left, even bought our own paper towels and garbage bags because there was only 1 garbage bag and no paper towels in the entire house for us to clean with. I called Suzie only to find out that we lost our deposit because the pots we used to cook with was blackened and covered in food. After I assured Suzie that the pots and pants were blackened because of previous usage (not from us) and with normal wear for pots and pants, and we definitely clean it as best as we could and left everything exactly how we found it. She tried to stand by her reason by saying we should have soaked it in peroxide or Ajax overnight and scrub it until it is spotless. I told her, it was not part of the check out instruction that we had to and there was no peroxide or baking soda, the only thing we had in the house is a used dish sponge. I told her that if she didn’t want us to use her pots, she could have mentioned it in our previous conversations, we would be more than happy to bring our own. She was not satisfied with my answers, saying that her floor was sticky and her windows were sticky. I reminded her that we paid a cleaning fee on top of our rental fee for this reason and that we did not left anything sticky, but if that’s what she claims, this is NOT a reason for her to take the damage deposit. Again trying to grasp at straws, she claimed we checked out over an hour late. No, we did not. We were tidying up the house before we left as best as we could, without a vacuum, a mob, and not even windex. And we pull out of the drive way 30 mins passed 10am. I told her if she wants to pull a fast one and take our damage deposit, please don’t try to belittle us. Either that or she wanted us to spend the week there mobbing her house and wiping her windows. I am so disappointed of Suzie’s business ethic as a house rental manager and how she tried to take more money from us after we paid in full for 7 nights rental which included a cleaning fee. If you’re planning to stay here, please make sure you take a video of the house before and after your stay because it seems like Suzie will try to find any excuse to take your money.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

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

Family reunion

Great for the entire family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne Haupt

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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.

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