Located on a wide and quiet cove in the prime location on Lake Lure to take in panoramic views of the mountains, Chimney Rock, Hickory Nut Gorge....especially for viewing beautiful sunsets across the lake. The classic Lake Lure sunset view is the view from our dock! The rental includes the use of our 20 foot pontoon boat, 3 paddleboards and 2 kayaks for your entire stay. Very few homes include a pontoon boat with their rental. Note that renting a similar pontoon boat on the lake on an individual basis costs $700+/day and the paddleboards and kayaks rent on the lake for $70+/day... so by renting our house, pontoon, and kayak bundle you receive $1000 day of incredible bonus amenities. Plus, you have access to the boat and pontoon at anytime, can go out when you want and not be tied to a particular day or time. Touring around the lake brings a whole new appreciation for the lake and finding the various rope swims and etc. around the lake is a lot of fund. Also, going to lunch or dinner by boat to the two restaurants on the lake is an unique experience. Sunset on the boat from the middle of the lake is incredible!...something that is only available to those that stay at our house. Our house is in widest part of Sunset Cove which is a no-wake cove that allows for lots of privacy as well as protected swimming, floating as well as quiet fishing from the dock. There are also great views across the expanse of the main part of the lake from the house and the dock. The location has the best of everything! Our dock and boat house was enlarged in 2023 and has an extra large dock area for playing, fishing and easily maneuvering the kayaks in and out of the water. It also includes a large raised deck 15 ft off the water with lounge chairs. The dock and boathouse area is a fantastic area to relax down by the lake, watch family and friends swim and play in the water as well as enjoy sunset. The deck and boathouse also provide shade down at the lake throughout the day. There is a refrigerator and bluetooth connectable sound system on the dock to make it easy to spend the day down 'on the water'. In addition, a 20 foot watermat($150) available to rent for your entire stay. The watermat is an absolute blast to play and float on. The house includes high speed wifi(1GBs) and local and long distance calling(US only). In 2019, we added a new refrigerator, stove and microwave in the kitchen...we love to cook so we needed an upgrade! We also have the extra refrigerator in the lower level for extra cold storage and less visits to the grocery store. We also added a refrigerator down at the dock. We also continue to enhance our landscaping and hillside to improve the view from our home and expand the forest on our hillside for additional privacy at our house as well as down at the dock. Road access to our house is ideal via a private road that is less than half mile off of Highway 74 allowing you to avoid the many twists and turns required to reach some areas of Lake Lure - and only 5 minutes from the full size Ingles grocery store. The structure of our home is designed to make the most of this ideal location. It has the feel of a mountain home with its peaked roof and cedar exterior. It is surrounded by century old trees proving shade, privacy, and the feeling of being in a mountain retreat. Situated at the top of the hill overlooking the lake allows for easy access when unloading or loading the car as well as making the most of the amazing views. You enter the main room to vaulted ceilings of rich wood that provide an open and airy feeling. There is a beautiful fieldstone fireplace which provides a cozy atmosphere in the summer and especially in the fall/winter...further adding to the mountain retreat atmosphere. The center piece of the home is the two plus stories of windows that provide expansive views of the lake and the mountains. The open floorplan allows guests to sit and talk, work in the kitchen and eat dinner - all while taking in the spectacular views. The configuration of the house is a main floor, upper floor and lower floor. The main floor has a private bedroom with a queen bed and a full bathroom. The upstairs has a bedroom with a queen bed and a private half bath. The bedroom connects to a loft which overlooks the main room and has full view of the floor to ceiling windows and fireplace. Sky lights also add to a feeling that you are living in the trees. The loft has a trundle bed (two twin beds). The lower floor is a large master suite which includes a sitting area and floor to ceiling sliding glass doors that also look out over the lake. It has a king bed and one trundle bed (two twin beds). The lower bedroom also has a full bath. If you choose for this to be a 'kids room,' it has a TV and plenty of room for games and etc. allowing parents to quietly enjoy the view upstairs. The downstairs opens out onto a covered deck with chairs for enjoying the views in the shade. If you choose to use this room as an adult room, it is a great place to cool down and relax. Not only does the inside of the house make the most of the location, so does the outside. There are two large decks extending out to the lake. The upper deck extends off the main level and is perfect for barbecuing (there is a gas grill) and enjoying dinner outside. The lower deck extends off the master suite/kids room and is a perfect place to enjoy some shade and quietly read a book in the afternoon. Both provide an amazing views of the lake and the mountains. In addition to the views from the house, you can take in the view while sitting on the dock or go for a swim in the protected no-wake cove. Sunset from the dock is something not to be missed! When you desire even more adventure, take out the pontoon boat, paddle boards, or the kayaks which are included with the rental of the house! As the location and home provide a feeling of immediately being on vacation, we want our service to as well. Therefore, we have worked to provide every convenience necessary. Your first experience of this will be when our caretaker, Debbie, works with you to prepare your visit and she can also give you a tour of the house and demonstrate how to use the boat. Our house also includes a full kitchen with dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker and plenty of dishes and utensils for cooking and eating. For entertainment, there are three flat screen TVs and plenty of games for adults and kids(stored up in the closets in the loft). We also provide an assortment of beach towels. In addition, there is a washer and dryer in a large laundry room to also help keep packing to a minimum. When you are ready to head outside, you will find numerous chairs for lounging and tables for outdoor dining. If you are interested in the local area, we share with guests a list of places that we like to go that we have put together over 10+ years. Every year there is more to do and see around Lake Lure! Finally, when you have enjoyed your day to the utmost, you will find fully made beds with down comforters ready for you to fall into and enjoy a peaceful nights sleep listening to the sounds of the lake and the forest. PLEASE NOTE: 2006, The Town of Lake Lure passed a regulation in 2006 that makes it unlawful for rented boats to tow skiiers or tubes, etc behind the boat. In addition, the stairs from our house to our wonderful dock are approximately 100 steps . 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