Chateau Laurel

Escape to Chateau Laurel, a nearly 5,000-square-foot luxury log cabin set on three private acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located in the historic Lake Lure area, this spacious three-level retreat combines peaceful seclusion, beautiful mountain views, classic timber-frame architecture, and plenty of room for families and groups to relax together. Lake Lure Beach, the water park, local restaurants, and shops are all approximately 15–20 minutes away.

Perfect For
Large family vacations in Lake Lure, Multi-generational family gatherings, Group getaways in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Guests seeking a private luxury cabin with mountain views, Travelers who want generous indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, Peaceful retreats near Lake Lure attractions, restaurants, and shopping

What You'll Love
• Nearly 5,000 square feet of living space across three levels
• Beautiful mountain views
• Three private acres with mature landscaping
• Soaring vaulted ceilings and impressive timber-frame details
• Floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the great room with natural light
• Custom stone gas fireplace
• Expansive wraparound deck overlooking the surrounding scenery
• Dedicated office for completing remote work
• Convenient access to Lake Lure Beach, the water park, shops, and restaurants

Home Features
5 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths | Sleeps in Beds: 12 | Maximum Occupancy: 14
• Spacious three-level layout with room for guests to gather or enjoy quiet time
• Open great room with vaulted ceilings, a wall of windows, and comfortable group seating
• Custom stone gas fireplace
• Fully equipped kitchen for preparing family meals
• Casual breakfast nook
• Separate dining room for shared meals, celebrations, and game nights
• Five thoughtfully decorated guest rooms with comfortable beds
• Dedicated office space
• Lower level family room with a pool table

Outdoor Features
• Expansive wraparound deck with mountain views
• Garden fire pit
• Three private acres offering space, privacy, and a peaceful woodland setting
• Beautifully maintained landscaping
• Small decorative pond
• Fruit and nut trees throughout the property
• Quiet surroundings ideal for morning coffee, outdoor conversation, and reconnecting with nature

Practical Details
• Internet speeds may be suitable for general browsing, email, and streaming, but performance can vary in the mountains
• Wifi Speed: Download - 20Mbps Upload - 10Mbps
• Cell service is good - Although please be aware. There are times, cellular reception can be challenging in the Lake Lure area.
• There is room for 6 cars in the driveway. There is no parking in the garage. Please do not park in the road.
• Linens & towels provided (one set per guest)
• Easy self check-in for a smooth arrival
• Minimum booking age: The reserving guest must be 25 or older and remain at the home for the entire duration of the stay

📍 Location Highlights
Lake Lure, NC
5 minutes → Apple Valley Golf Course
8 minutes → Rumbling Bald Resort
15 minutes → Lake Lure Beach & Water Park
15 minutes → Ingles Grocery Store
15 - 20 minutes → Local restaurants & Shops
20 minutes → Downtown Chimney Rock & State Park

Seasonal Note: Lake Lure Drawdown
Lake Lure is scheduled for a drawdown from Jan 1–Mar 31 lowering approximately 1 ft/day to a total of 12 ft for maintenance, dredging, and dam work. Lake access and usage may be limited during this period. Water levels are expected to return to normal by mid-to-late April.

Blue Ridge Mountain adventures: Enjoy convenient access to hiking, sightseeing, lake activities, and memorable day trips throughout the surrounding region.

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.

Pets
Many of our guests have allergies, so we have maintained a pet-free environment so they can enjoy their vacation without the potential of an allergic reaction. If you have a pet, we are happy to recommend some alternatives nearby in our 'Pet Friendly Home' collection.

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.