LAKEFRONT - Terrapin Station: Float To Your Heart's Content

Come enjoy our tiny, cozy 672 sq ft lakefront cottage with lovely mountain and sunset views perfectly situated overlooking Lake Lure. A beautiful, brief one hour drive from bustling Asheville, then four short steps from our quiet road and you will enter the top floor of Terrapin Station, renovated to include modern amenities while still retaining it's rustic charm.

On the front entrance level we have one full bath (linens provided) with stack washer/dryer, vanity sink and tub/shower. Also on the top floor are two bedrooms. The first bedroom has a queen-size bed, ceiling fan and view of lake. Our second bedroom has a bunkbed with full-size beds above and below. At the end of the hall is an upstairs porch. Sit back, relax on our glider or chaise lounges and take in the views from your own private retreat.

Downstairs is the living area with original knotty pine paneling, comfy sofa and chairs, perfect for unwinding in front of the fireplace. Our home entertainment options consist of books, games, and satellite tv.

Adjacent to the living room is our kitchen complete with stove, oven, fridge, standard coffee pot, toaster, microwave and dishwasher to help clean up. If you'd like to move mealtime outside to the back porch, fire up the gas grill and keep an eye on what's cooking from our classic glider and chairs. When it's time to dine, make yourselves comfortable at the picnic table overlooking the lake. Outdoor living is pretty sweet at Terrapin Station!

While you are enjoying the lakeside scenery, mossy terrain, boathouse deck and lake, you will find for your convenience the second bathroom located off the back porch. Minimalist yet functional, it provides easy access to shower, sink and commode and is especially handy for those just finished swimming in the lake. This bathroom is winterized from October-April.

Take a few steps from the back porch towards the lake and you will be lured to the 10 stone stairs leading down to the deck on top of the boathouse complete with dining area, lounging chairs and some of the best views on Lake Lure. Downstairs from the boathouse deck is the dock where you will find a 2 person kayak and a pedal boat for getting around the lake, both included with your stay. 5 universal fit life vests are in storage on the boathouse deck.

Terrapin Station is located on the east side of the lake on a large quiet, cove with a no wake zone, so that swimming, kayaking and paddling are safe and fun. We are now a Certified Wildlife Habitat, an idea inspired by the turtles who occasionally come to visit our 'back yard'. Thank you in advance for not fishing on the property and helping us care for our wild, lake friends!

Selected as one of the ten most beautiful man-made lakes in the world by National Geographic, Lake Lure was built in 1925 and consists of approximately 1500 acres with 27 miles of shoreline. Enjoy the options for adventure or simply lounge on the boathouse deck whilst enjoying the lake and mountain views.

We look forward to welcoming you to Terrapin Station!

Our cottage is in the mountains and by nature requires stairs inside and outside to access the lake. Please keep this in mind if you have mobility issues.

No Smoking (except outside) and No Pets allowed.

Bed, bath and kitchen linens included.

Maximum occupancy is five guests at all times, visitors included. Maximum parking is for three vehicles.

Check in is 4:00 p.m. and Check out is 11:00 a.m.

Lake is lowered from January to April each year for dock maintenance and dam repairs.

Due to cottage location, WiFi and satellite TV can sometimes be unreliable.

Though fishing is allowed at Lake Lure with a valid license, we ask our guests not to fish off the dock or boathouse so that all our guests may enjoy swimming in safety and without worry of hooks and lines. Please consider this house rule before making a reservation and be sure it's agreeable with you before booking. For those bringing their own boats/boards, a permit must be purchased from Lake Lure to be allowed on the water.

*For guests interested in visiting Asheville, please see our sister listing Avondale Mountain, VRBO # 918910.