Lake Resorts Near Asheville, North Carolina

Highland Lake Inn

• The Highland Lake Inn, approximately 25 minutes from Asheville, is a historic resort on 26 wooded acres on the shore of Lake Lure. Lodging options include lodge rooms, a romantic getaway suite, vacation rental cottages and the Woodward House. A complimentary breakfast buffet is offered for all guests, with the exception of guest staying in the cottages. Amenities at the resort include free Wi-Fi, golf cart rentals and a swimming pool. Complimentary canoes, bikes, paddleboats and sports equipment are available to guests. Cottages each offer a fully equipped kitchen and two to four bedrooms. The Primrose suite features a whirlpool tub, dual-sided fireplace and four-poster bed. Also located onsite is the Season's Restaurant.

  Highland Lake Inn
  86 Lily Pad Lane
  Flat Rock, NC 28731
  800-635-5101
  hlinn.com

The Lake Lure Inn and Spa

• The Lake Lure Inn opened in 1927 and the Grand Lobby and hallways still feature original antiques, artwork and furnishings. The resort, approximately 25 miles from Asheville, offers gardens, restaurants, wedding locations and a spa. Activities at the resort include Lake Lure boat tours, boat rentals, a beach and lunch and dinner cruises. The resort also offers The Veranda Restaurant, The Beachside Grill and Moose & Goose Lounge. The resort features guest rooms, suites and cabins. All guest rooms have cable TV, wireless Internet and a telephone. Suites have a Jacuzzi tub and formal sitting area. Cabins feature a kitchenette, front porch, Jacuzzi room and a wet bar. A gift shop is also available onsite.

  The Lake Lure Inn and Spa
  2771 Memorial Highway
  Lake Lure, NC 28746
  888-434-4970
  lakelure.com

Rumbling Bald Resort

• The Rumbling Bald Resort, 25 miles from Asheville, is at the base of the 2,800-foot Rumbling Bald Mountain and was a scene location for the movie "Dirty Dancing." Accommodations include resort vacation homes, condominiums, villa efficiencies and RV sites. The vacation homes offer two to six bedrooms amenities that include fully equipped kitchens, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, wireless Internet and views of Lake Lure. The condominiums have one to three bedrooms and feature Internet access, golf course views, fully equipped kitchens and gas fireplaces. Activities include swimming, fishing, lake cruises, pontoon boat rentals, paddleboat rentals and canoe and kayak rentals. The resort has a spa and offers a variety of wedding packages.

  Rumbling Bald Resort
  112 Mountains Blvd.
  Lake Lure, NC 28746
  800-419-3854
  rumblingbald.com