Lake Lure cottage with pontoon boat!
About this cottage rental
Banjoe Vacations welcomes you to Lake Lure! Leave the world behind as you ride the funicular down to The Enchanted Cottage. The indoor living space will make you feel at home, but the real magic happens when you step onto the porch and greet the beautiful Lake Lure! This classic lakefront house features three porches, a fire pit, dock, and boats. We have a great view, overlooking the mountains, Rumbling Bald Ridge across the lake, and the spots of some famous scenes from Dirty Dancing. Our pontoon boat is your ticket to enjoying all of Lake Lure. Cruise the lake (license required, but we can help you get it quickly), catch some fish (permit required), and boat to some of the lake's restaurants. If you are interested in using our pontoon boat we do ask for $650 for unlimited use (most places on the lake rent them for over $800/day). The boat is typically available from late April through the October**. **Additional note about Lake Lure: Lake Lure is a town-funded lake that practices sporadic drawdowns. The drawdown of Lake Lure this winter will be from November 1st 2023 to the end of March 2024. Please be aware that if you book from Nov - April, depending on what the town decides, there could possibly be little to no water in the lake. During drawdowns, kayaks, the canoe, and SUPs will be put away. However - there are plenty of other fantastic activities in the Lake Lure and Chimney Rock area during the winter season! We rarely see our guests in person, and like to let you have the freedom to enjoy your stay. We will check in and provide information. If you need a more interactive experience, I am familiar with this area and would love to give you recommendations! One of our visitors had this to say about the Enchanted Cottage: “The house is nice but you honestly don't spend much time in it. The dock and porches are fantastic. The use of the boat is great for driving out to a cove and swimming or finding the rope swing.” We feel the same way! Our large screened porch with two ceiling fans is perfect for rocking, dining, playing games, napping, or listening to music (and it’s big enough for everyone). The outdoor fire pit is a great spot for enjoying making S’mores and telling tall tales. And be sure to head out to the top of the boat house for some incredible star gazing! Total access to the whole house and all of the porches/decks/docks you can handle! You can get to the main floor by simply riding the funicular, but you'll need to walk down a couple of flights of stairs to get to the boat house. One important note - our tram adds an incredible amount of convenience, but it is not always available 100% of the time. Power outages or maintenance issues sometimes mean the tram won't be available. Anyone staying with us needs to understand that climbing the stairs may be necessary. The Enchanted Cottage has four bedrooms, each with a queen-sized bed, plus two twin beds in the downstairs rec room. All linens are provided, along with additional blankets for chilly nights. There are three full bathrooms, equipped with towels, soaps, and shampoo. Our large dining table seats 10, and nearby bar stools seat two more. We have board games, puzzles, and a foosball table for rainy days and family time. There is a full kitchen with a drip coffee maker, microwave, crockpot … just about everything you need. The cottage has central AC and heat, but you may end up not using the AC, as the cool breeze off the lake feels fantastic! A gas log fireplace is there to warm you up in the chillier months. Our large, screened porch with two ceiling fans is perfect for rocking, dining, playing games, napping, or listening to music (and it's big enough for everyone). The outdoor fire pit is a great spot for making S'mores and reconnecting. Be sure to head out to the top of the boathouse for some incredible star gazing! This area is car dependent. We have parking spaces for up to 4 vehicles. If you have more than 4 vehicles, you will have to make arrangements for parking your extras cars elsewhere.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Lake Lure, NC
Cottage in Lake Lure, NC
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(93 Reviews)
4.0
Perfect location and view! My only complaint is it could be a little cleaner. It was very dusty and had a few spider encounters inside the home. Host was very responsive. Loved spending time on the screened in patio.
5.0
My wife as well as her three children and two of their spouses. Three of our grandchildren had a wonderful time together. I really enjoyed taking out the pontoon boat really wish we could’ve stayed longer!
5.0
Wonderful home. We enjoyed everything about our stay. The boat rental was super easy as well and allowed for a great time on the lake. We will be back!
5.0
Our stay at the Enchanted Cottage was amazing! The house was exactly as described. Communication with the owners was top notch. I highly recommend this property.
5.0
Oh the views....magical! Loved the Enchanted Cottage and all it had to offer. Having a boat was def nice! Kids used the downstairs area which gave my wife and I space and some quiet time upstairs. Views from everywhere were incredible. Quiet and private but still close to CR and the store. And we saw a bear two houses down while cruising on the boat! Really nothing to complain about besides some bug bites. Def recommend!
5.0
Spent the 4th of July holiday with friends celebrating my wife's 40th birthday! Could not have asked for a more beautiful location or property to celebrate this milestone birthday. Bruce was a fantastic host! Will absolutely be back in the future.
5.0
Everything was great! We had my family of 7 and everything was just perfect except for the weather. We got a lot of rain. Regardless, the property was great and we had a great time! Highly recommend this place and Bruce was great and easy to contact. Would definitely book again!
4.0
Birthday and Mothers’ Day
4.0
Property was in a terrific location. Rooms were fine and clean. Bathrooms were adequate. Kitchen was well appointed with very nice dishes and glassware. We lived on the screened in porch and loved it. We enjoyed S’mores on the fire pit and use of the grill in a lovely setting. The boat was a great option for seeing the lake and waterfront homes. We also enjoyed going out to eat via boat. The boat could have been cleaner, cup holders were gross. The sun deck was under construction but would have been delightful. The tram was important for 6, 60+ people, one of which had recently had a hip replacement, unfortunately it broke a few days into our stay. The host was nice and tried to accommodate us as best as he could.
5.0
We had such a beautiful stay at the cottage. Lake Lure is so serene in the cooler months and the view never disappoints. Bruce was an amazing host. Everything was just perfect. So many areas for everyone to have their own space while the fireplace crackled. He even left the canoe out so we could take dusk and dawn trips around the lake-it was beautiful! Mornings on the porch with coffee, late day red wine by the campfire-and plenty of blankets and comfy beds to snuggle up.Just what my overwhelmed city soul needed. Thank you Bruce..We will try to make back in the summer to try on that pontoon boat :)Great experience!
4.0
Awesome space fabulous property manager
5.0
Bruce was a great host, the house was clean, and the location is fantastic. Can't wait to go back!
5.0
We had a wonderful time! The house was great and we had a great time on the lake. Loved the use of the boat! I would recommend adding a can opener to the kitchen and another pot.
5.0
Our family had the most wonderful time at the Enchanted Cottage. We had plenty of room to spread out in the house and the large kitchen table fit our group just perfect without feeling overcrowded. We had made delicious meals together. We spent a lot of time on the porch watching afternoon storms roll in and sipping coffee in the morning. We worked on a 1000 piece puzzle at the porch table during the week and finished late Friday night. A tradition of ours. Having access to the pontoon boat was such a treat and we toured the lake with our adult children and grandkids. We enjoyed after dinner boat rides to watch the sun set. Just gorgeous views. We used the kayaks and balance board and kayaks and spent a-lot of time just swimming and jumping off the lower deck. We brought fishing poles and caught sunnies. The house was very comfortable and well stocked with everything you need in the kitchen. We just brought food and drinks. Some places we rented, you needed to bring everything including your own sheets and towels! Not here, bedding and towels and paper goods were all provided. The beds were very comfortable. Bruce was very responsive to any questions and texted or emailed you right back. Very organized. We had the most wonderful experience and created many memories. Loved loved our stay here.
5.0
Lake Lure is absolutely breathtaking. The warm water. The wooded mountains rising dramatically from the water's edge. The gorgeous sunsets. The peace and tranquility. And the enchanted cottage is a perfect place from which to take it all in. The cottage is perhaps a bit smaller and less grandiose than a number of other rentals on the lake but the included boat, the convenient funicular and the location make it a great value. We were unpacked and on the water within 45 minutes of arriving. The cottage was comfortable for our family of 6 and we had a great time.
5.0
Easy Peasy w/ its own "train"!
Let's see: where to start? Your first experience when you arrive is riding a funicular, which seats four comfortably. Kids love it. You arrive @ the fire pit and the lake is a little ways below. The house is older, but who cares? Very well equipped & functional kitchen; in fact, everything works well. This was our 7th year @ Lake Lure in 6 different houses and Enchanted Cottage was probably the most fun. Hard to say why some houses have a "vibe" & some houses leave you cold. This one was perfect!
5.0
Loved the access to the boat, dock and lake front views!
5.0
Beautiful Views
Loved the access to the boat, dock and lake front views!
5.0
Great views and boat
We had a great, low-key week at the Enchanted Cottage. Loved having the pontoon boat at the house for the week. Great views from the porch!
5.0
Outstanding view!
We've been going to lake lure for several years, each time staying at a different house. This property was by far our favorite. Plenty of room, a nice boat. The tram is essential, allowing seniors to get to the house without the use of stairs. The location is close to the marina and restaurants as well as Chimney Rock.
5.0
Best weekend ever
We were there for our wedding and while we didn't get married at the property it was the perfect place for us to relax and enjoy the lake. Everyone loved the cottage and the views from the decks. The pontoon boat was the perfect thing to explore the lake and see more beautiful views.
5.0
We came with a group of 9 ladies to celebrate my bachelorette weekend. We wanted something relaxing where I got to just hang out with my best friends and family for the weekend and the Enchanted Cottage fit that bill. It was absolutely amazing! The views are to die for, the property is large enough that you don’t feel like you are on top of people at all times, and the use of the boat & water sports equipment are the cherry on top of a magical stay. Do yourself a favor and book this place - you won’t regret it!!
5.0
This lakefront cabin on Lake Lure is in a great location, which makes driving into town a breeze. It’s one of a handful of VRBO’s that comes with the use of a pontoon boat, which is a big reason we rented this property. Unfortunately, there was an issue with the “starter” on the boat, so we weren’t able to enjoy cruising during our stay. But it’s important to note that Bruce sent someone over twice to try to get the pontoon up and running. When that proved impossible, Bruce immediately refunded me a portion of the rent to compensate for the inconvenience. If you’re looking for rustic accommodations (traditional cabin atmosphere), this place has that “vibe”.
5.0
Enchanted is an understatement
We came with a group of 9 ladies to celebrate my bachelorette weekend. We wanted something relaxing where I got to just hang out with my best friends and family for the weekend and the Enchanted Cottage fit that bill. It was absolutely amazing! The views are to die for, the property is large enough that you don’t feel like you are on top of people at all times, and the use of the boat & water sports equipment are the cherry on top of a magical stay. Do yourself a favor and book this place - you won’t regret it!!
5.0
The home has all you need except your food. Kitchen is stocked well, plenty of rooms, check in and out process easy, the view is priceless. I really loved the vanicular! Great for senior citizens. I highly recommend this vacation home.
5.0
The Enchanted Cottage was just that!
The home has all you need except your food. Kitchen is stocked well, plenty of rooms, check in and out process easy, the view is priceless. I really loved the vanicular! Great for senior citizens. I highly recommend this vacation home.
5.0
Retro/rustic Lake Lure cabin
This lakefront cabin on Lake Lure is in a great location, which makes driving into town a breeze. It’s one of a handful of VRBO’s that comes with the use of a pontoon boat, which is a big reason we rented this property. Unfortunately, there was an issue with the “starter” on the boat, so we weren’t able to enjoy cruising during our stay. But it’s important to note that Bruce sent someone over twice to try to get the pontoon up and running. When that proved impossible, Bruce immediately refunded me a portion of the rent to compensate for the inconvenience. If you’re looking for rustic accommodations (traditional cabin atmosphere), this place has that “vibe”.
5.0
Beautiful!
This home is in a beautiful spot and so much fun is to be had on the lake. Bruce and his team were incredibly responsive and helpful! We will be back :)
5.0
Great Views and ideal mountain/lake house
Really great stay, so much character, it is a lake/mountain house so that is what you get.
5.0
The Enchanted Cottage at Lake Lure is truly enchanted. We were six BFF's wanting a girls weekend at the lake and this cottage was absolutely perfect. Full of charm, this rustic cabin has gloriously beautiful views and plenty of space. The cabin was stocked with everything you could possibly need...and I mean EVERYTHING. We spent time at the long dining table eating and drinking before laughing the night away in front of a cozy fire. We watched several movies on the smart tv's both upstairs and downstairs. We spent our last night outside at the firepit with the wood our host graciously left us and had a fabulous time. Our host was also readily available to help with any issues we encountered while we were there.(We really only had one and that was our fault when we were leaving.) We were sad to leave this magical cottage by the lake, but the memories we made there will last a lifetime. If I could give 10 stars I would. Thank you!
5.0
10 out of 5 stars!!
The Enchanted Cottage at Lake Lure is truly enchanted. We were six BFF's wanting a girls weekend at the lake and this cottage was absolutely perfect. Full of charm, this rustic cabin has gloriously beautiful views and plenty of space. The cabin was stocked with everything you could possibly need...and I mean EVERYTHING. We spent time at the long dining table eating and drinking before laughing the night away in front of a cozy fire. We watched several movies on the smart tv's both upstairs and downstairs. We spent our last night outside at the firepit with the wood our host graciously left us and had a fabulous time. Our host was also readily available to help with any issues we encountered while we were there.(We really only had one and that was our fault when we were leaving.) We were sad to leave this magical cottage by the lake, but the memories we made there will last a lifetime. If I could give 10 stars I would. Thank you!
2.0
Very dirty, with a lot of dust all over and there were rats inside the property.
2.0
Disappointing
Very dirty, with a lot of dust all over and there were rats inside the property.
5.0
This was just absolutely perfect. We are looking into booking for the summer to enjoy all the outdoor activities. I appreciate all you do to ensure our stay Thank you!!!
5.0
We had an absolute ball. This was our first time as a family taking a vacation.
This was just absolutely perfect. We are looking into booking for the summer to enjoy all the outdoor activities. I appreciate all you do to ensure our stay Thank you!!!
5.0
Wonderful house
Very nice house, wish the lake wasn't drained.
4.0
Charming cottage in the woods
We really enjoyed our stay at the enchanted cottage - the location is perfect and the view is beautiful. The owner was so nice and very responsive to any questions I had. The cottage is stocked with anything you may need. Will definitely stay here again when we go back to lake lure.
5.0
We had the best experience at Bruce’s Enchanted Cottage. From riding down the gondala (or as my nephews called it the “forklift”) and swimming around to the complimentary pontoon boat and spectacular views - we enjoyed every second at this gem and didn’t want to leave. We will definitely be back!
4.0
Great time
5.0
A gem by the lake … boat ride away from million dollar view
We had the best experience at Bruce’s Enchanted Cottage. From riding down the gondala (or as my nephews called it the “forklift”) and swimming around to the complimentary pontoon boat and spectacular views - we enjoyed every second at this gem and didn’t want to leave. We will definitely be back!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Lake Lure?
The average price for a rental in Lake Lure is $324 per night. This rental is $931 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lake Lure cottage with pontoon boat!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lake Lure cottage with pontoon boat! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lake Lure cottage with pontoon boat!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.