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Lakefront Estate on Private Lake Lure Cove, Fire Pit, Game Room, Hot Tub

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Pool
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Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12436 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront Estate on Private Lake Lure Cove, Fire Pit, Game Room, Hot Tub

Lake Lure continues to recover from Helene. Mallard Cove is welcoming guests! Although the Chimney Rock Village shops and the Lake Lure lake/beach/waterfront remain closed to boating/swimming and other recreational use in 2025, there is SO MUCH that this area has to offer. Chimney Rock State Park is projected to open summer 2025. Come to Mallard Cove as a peaceful retreat and “home base” for visiting nearby towns. Area restaurants/attractions in Lake Lure, Hendersonville & Asheville now open. There's public golf at Rumbling Bald, area wineries, breweries, music, trails, waterfalls, and more within an hour's drive of Lake Lure. Tryon International Equestrian Center Pavilion is hosting some of the Chimney Rock businesses on weekends. Saluda, Rutherfordton, Black Mountain, Saluda, Mills River, Blowing Rock, Boone, and Brevard are great day-trip destinations. By choosing to visit, you’re supporting the local businesses of Lake Lure, Chimney Rock and Western NC!

Mallard Cove is a picturesque 4600 square ft. spacious 4 bedroom/plus 2 queen sleeper sofas, lakefront estate on a private cove. Nestled in 5 acres of wooded beauty, the home is a sanctuary - perfect for family reunions, holidays, vacations & retreats. Great for a quiet getaway, or a long fun weekend. Mallard Cove has an outdoor stone fireplace, in-ground hot tub, patio area, game room with Pool/Ping-Pong table & more!

AT MALLARD COVE YOU WILL ENJOY:
• Inground pool hot tub
• Game Room with Pool Table/Ping-Pong Table & Large Smart TV.
• Outdoor Stone Fire Pit area
• Spacious Kitchen for cooking plus 2 dining areas (highchair)
• Close to Ingles Grocery, Restaurants, Golf Courses.
• Parking for up to 5 cars
• High Speed Internet/Wi-Fi

LINENS PROVIDED

MALLARD COVE LAYOUT:

MAIN LEVEL: Easy, no-stairs front entrance from the covered drive into Foyer. Open floor plan Kitchen with large island, 2 sinks, 2 ovens, kitchen dining table seats 6, conversation area, gas fireplace, TV. Adjacent to the Kitchen is a separate formal Dining Room with beautiful custom table, seating for 8, stone walls & wood Post and Beam structure. Beyond the Dining Room is a Family Room with HD smart TV, cathedral ceiling, stone wood-burning fireplace. Half Bath just off the Entry Foyer. Screened Porch with additional dining/ gas grill (propane provided).

UPPER LEVEL: 1300 square ft. Master Bedroom Suite with King Bed, Smart TV, large custom Dressing/Closet area, Bonus Room Queen sleeper-sofa and desk area. Master Bath is spacious, 2 vanity sink areas, huge walk-in shower, jetted tub.

LOWER LEVEL: FR with combo Pool Table/Ping-Pong Table, HD TV, Queen sleeper-sofa. Kitchenette/Bar area. Three Bedrooms: Bedroom 1 with two Twin Beds & Bedroom 2 with Queen Bed are separated by Jack-N-Jill Bath with double sinks, combo tub/shower. Guest Bedroom 3 with Queen Bed, Full Bath with one sink, combination tub/shower. This bath has a door from the hallway to serve Family/Game Room. Family/Game Room opens onto stone walkway to inground pool/hot tub.

LAKEFRONT: Double Boathouse has a spacious Rooftop Deck, lots of outdoor seating. A long Pier extends from the Boathouse to Outdoor patio/fire pit area.
MALLARD COVE IS:
A few minutes to Ingles grocery, restaurants, hiking trails, zip-lining.
Near restaurants, breweries, wineries, Tryon International Equestrian Center, Hendersonville, Saluda, Hiking trails.
Close to golf courses at Rumbling Bald. Public can golf (reservations required via RB) & use restaurants-no other use of RB amenities permitted. Golfing also at Cleghorn Golf Rutherfordton

Important Booking Information:
•MUST BE 25 YEARS OLD TO BOOK.
•NO PETS
•NO SMOKING
Damage Protection included up to $3,000 in damage.
All reservations, including VRBO are REQUIRED to sign a RENTAL AGREEMENT. BJP will charge the rental deposit after our rental agreement is signed.
VRBO charges a SERVICE FEE at the time you book. This fee is not paid to BUFFALO JUNCTION PROPERTIES.

Property manager

Buffalo Junction Properties, Steve Gage- REALTOR/Property Manager

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,692 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

1927-230698

About the neighborhood

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Lake Lure, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Lake Lure - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Lure Adventure Company - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Lake Lure Flowering Bridge - 11 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Legends on the Lake - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪La Strada At Lake Lure - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Village Scoop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Geneva Riverside Lodging and Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Estate on Private Lake Lure Cove, Fire Pit, Game Room, Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Estate on Private Lake Lure Cove, Fire Pit, Game Room, Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Estate on Private Lake Lure Cove, Fire Pit, Game Room, Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Estate on Private Lake Lure Cove, Fire Pit, Game Room, Hot Tub located?

This family-friendly Lake Lure vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Lure and Lake Lure Adventure Company. Canopy Ridge Farm is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

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Lakefront Estate on Private Lake Lure Cove, Fire Pit, Game Room, Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michelle f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Visit
Wonderful home in a great location….fun was had by all. Can’t wait to return to this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jay t., Greenville sc

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Labor Day Escape
3 families had a blast…perfect location to get around town and to the Ingles(10 min away). Lake house restaurant is right around the corner….had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal Property
I would 100% recommend this property to anyone considering a trip to Lake Lure. The check in process was easy and the property manager was so responsive and helped us to be prepared. The home itself is stunning and I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful setting. I would come back in a heartbeat and honestly had the best stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Paul B.

Mallard Cove week in July
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 2nd annual family vacation; 3 families, with 3 children (8mo, 4 and 6 yo). Lots of room, jacuzzi and pontoon a hit!

8/10 Good

lisa c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family Christmas trip
We had a great time at Mallard cove. The home is not great for a family of 10, unless you sleep on sofa sleepers.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amie H.

Beautiful Home & Location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: WOW!! This home has it all! Very well maintained and well equipped. Kitchen had everything you could need and the outdoor space was more than we expected. Communication was excellent. Will be staying here for years to come!!
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8/10 Good

Christi O.

Mallard Cove
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family had a wonderful time at Mallard Cove. What a beautiful home and great view of Lake Lure😁
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Week at the Lake
Mallard Cove exceeded or expectations. The home was in a private cove, conveniently located to Ingles and multiple lakeside dining options. Boathouse, dock and fire pit were a hit! —Kids enjoyed the paddle boards and kayaks. The house was stocked with everything we needed to feel like home. The pontoon boat was spacious and clean. We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

kathleen w.

Fabulous week in Mallard Cove!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family had a wonderful week in this lovely house. Lots of places to visit with the numerous young children with us; lots of room for the multi-generational group. Lots of fun in the lake. There is often a beautiful sunset from the middle of Lake Lure, or we lucked out on sunsets! Would recommend this home.

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week at Mallard Cove!
Our family stayed for a week at Mallard Cove. It was probably the nicest home that we have ever stayed in on Lake Lure. All of the beautiful pictures on the website could not begin to depict the beauty and detail in this great house. The house was well appropriated with all needs being met and many fine details to make the stay wonderful. Also, I have to give a shout out to Buffalo Junction Properties and Sue Gage. We had a few minor issues that were addressed immediately and efficiently by the property managers. They were helpful and easy to get a hold of. I would recommend the house at Mallard Cove and Buffalo Junction Properties with 7 stars if there was such a qualification.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

Luxurious lake vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property had EVERYTHING we could have possibly wanted. We had a hard time leaving to even go exploring the beautiful surroundings. The kitchen is so well stocked with anything dish, cookware, and appliance you could think of! The house was so spacious that you could be by yourself or with the group and feel so comfortable. The teenagers want to go back next year!!! (So do the adults) the property managers were so friendly and helpful. We got email updates leading up to our stay that evening included recommendations of things to do in the area!
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8/10 Good

Sheila D.

Lake Lure Safety Harbor gang trip.
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is beautiful. The boat was a perfect addition to this trip. We are boat people so we used it bunches. We was able to get a taxi's to Asheville to do a brewery trip along with eating at Lobster Trap oh it’s a must place to hit. chimney Rock is a lovely little hidden germ. Lots of cool little places. The brewery this is a great stop.t The only downside was the very short notice that the natural hot tub pool was broken. That was the only thing I can say. They made it right by doing a small refund. We definitely missed it after our hike we took. We will continue to come back to this area.
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10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Group Trip
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our second stay at Mallard Cove. The house is spacious enough for our group of 4 couples. We enjoy the lake and surrounding areas to visit. The very large deck above the boat house is a great gathering place. We also enjoy the use of the paddle boards that are provided. Would highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Great house in a perfect location!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is very spacious and has everything you need. Super private with excellent lake access (your own cove so the kids can swim and use the SUPs/Kayaks without fear of boats!). This is the fourth different house we've stayed in at the lake and it is our favorite. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Cyndy P.

Great vacation at Mallard Cove!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time at Mallard Cove! We brought the entire family which included our 5 grandchildren. This house is located in a cove with no other houses which was perfect for our grandchildren. Easy entry into the water a private setting where we spent much of our time. Having the boat was a plus also. The house was clean and had plenty of space. We enjoyed the covered porch that overlooked the lake. Sue and Steve at Buffalo Junction were great! They responded immediately if we had any questions. We will be renting here again!
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8/10 Good

Rhonda M.

Family vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location ,wonderful water front, loved having the boat at the house and the porch is a fantastic lounging area morning and night !
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10/10 Excellent

Sabrina T. M.

One of our best family vacations
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home did not disappoint. We wanted for nothing and that included both the kids and adults in our group. We especially found the stand up paddle boards, kayaks and boats a memorable addition and resulted in us not leaving the house, by car, once during our 4 night stay!! We left Lake Lure and this home feeling like we found a new special place to come back to again and again! We just hope that Mallard Cove is available the next time we come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

New Years 2024 Stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful property over New Years. We were provided with everything we needed to cook, and feel comfortable. The fireplaces, indoor and outside, and the Hot Tub further enhanced our stay and enjoyment. The management team was very responsive and helpful when needed. If the opportunity presents itself, we will do it again!
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Great Week at a Great House
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were part of four couples that rented a house in Mallard Cove on Lake Lure for a week. House was amazing with great features and lots of room. Also had a huge area for parking. The location can't be beat. We made use of the kayaks, paddle boards, and pontoon boat. Enjoyed every day. Buffalo Junctions was very easy to work with and help make sure our vacation went off without a hitch.
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10/10 Excellent

David W.

Wonderful weekend at Lake Lure
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Mallard Cove is the most deluxe and fascinating place we have stayed at Lake Lure.
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10/10 Excellent

Mailani B.

Amazing house and great location!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was amazing! Very clean and the location was great! It was very close to Ingles...which made it very convenient. I was there with a group of ladies and we had the best time. The house had everything we needed and more. The boat deck and large porch area seemed to be where we spent most of our time. The beautiful outside stone fireplace was very nice. The agents, Steve and Sue Gage, were super nice and very helpful. They were always available to answer any questions we had. I would most definitely rent again. Trust me when I say...you won't be disappointed in renting this one.
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10/10 Excellent

Frances S., Bellefonte, PA

GREAT!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family enjoyed our week at Lake Lue. The boat with Mallard Cove was so much fun. We watch the sunset in the evening from the boat.
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

Family vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Mallard Cove was a wonderful home!! The view,the covered porch,and lake front area was fantastic! The kitchen was well stocked with pots,pans dishes etc. . The bathrooms were stocked with lots of towels. The home was very comfortable and extremely clean. We really enjoyed having the boat . What a great amenity!! Hope to return next year !!Property managers were very helpful .
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10/10 Excellent

dawn w., Greer, SC

Beautiful Lake House for Family Retreat
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Such a fun and relaxing place for all types of family vacations! While we were a group of 10 adults, I would absolutely love to bring my children here as well. This beauty home has plenty of space, gorgeous kitchen and living space, waterfront access with boat, and an absolutely stunning view.
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8/10 Good

Eldon B.

wonderful family vacation spot
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very nice family vacation with all our children plus most of the grandchildren. The property is located in a very quiet location, and yet lake front for all of the water sports when you want them.