You’ll want to take a look inside the Cozy Log Cabin Retreat located at the Lake Lure Village Resort in Lake Lure, North Carolina. The log cabin features a hot tub, free WiFi, air conditioning, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms. Skiing can be enjoyed in the area. Asheville is just 36 kilometers from the holiday home, while Black Mountain is 23 kilometers away. The nearest airport is Asheville Regional Airport, 30 km from Cozy Log Cabin Retreat in Lake Lure Village Resort.
During your vacation stay at Lake Lure, North Carolina there is plenty to see and do. If you enjoy hiking you can visit the North Carolina section of the Appalachian trail which rises to spectacular summits to include the 6,643-foot Clingmans Dome, the highest mountain on the Appalachian Trail, and drops into the dark and steep walls of the Nantahala River Gorge. The Appalachian Trail has 95.7 miles in North Carolina, but the trail also runs along the Tennessee/North Carolina border for 224.7 additional miles. As the Appalachian Trail ascends to the High Country of the state line, hikers on the trail traverse the highest mountains along the trail, including several above 6,000 feet. When visiting the trail you will need an advance permit for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and depending on the length of your hike, shelter reservations as well. All backpackers to the trail are required to stay at designated sites.
The breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains has lured travelers to this region for over a century, and no trip to Asheville would be complete without exploring some of America’s most cherished national forests, such as Pisgah and Nantahala.Another activity to enjoy during your vacation stay is a visit to the Fines Creek Farm and elegant, yet naturally rustic and weathered post and beam barn that was originally built for the owners family-run antique shop which features over 5,000 square feet of indoor space on two floors, with flexible layouts and an open floor plan. At the barn, there is tons of outdoor space under the attached covered overhang. The barn is surrounded by towering white pines and mountain views, with the barn’s side doors opening to a quaint courtyard garden of boxwood, flowering trees, and perennials.
A visit to Asheville is another activity you’ll want to try. The vibrant city center of Asheville has an unmistakable mountain vibe that has beckoned visitors to this region time and again. Lining the streets of this walkable neighborhood you’ll find a wide array of independent shops, craft breweries, and some of the best dining options in the southeast. During your visit, you might take in Asheville’s freshest talent with the many lively street performances from talented buskers. Go shopping for indie wares, wearable art, local designs, and vintage styles at one of many chic boutiques. Learn how this hip mountain town came to be. Jump aboard LaZoom, the big purple bus, for an irreverent look into Asheville’s colorful history, cruise through town on the hop-on-hop-off trolley tours guided by local storytellers, or learn more about the city’s unique past on a self-guided walking tour along the Urban Trail.
