Modern Chalet Near Chimney Rock + Lake Lure
Chimney Summit Chalet
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Welcome to Chimney Summit Chalet, a serene getaway that’s close to everything. On the porches, rock or swing to the calming sounds of the Broad River just across the street while gazing at the one and only Chimney Rock State Park. Shopping, dining, river-splashing, hiking, and Lake Lure are just minutes away from this centrally-located chalet. Inside, relax in a clean, modern chalet-style cabin with a fully-equipped kitchen, new Helix mattresses, and plenty of space even while you’re enjoying time together.
Chimney Summit Chalet Highlights
- Private entire top two floors of Chimney Chalet
- Two balconies with hammocks, rocking chairs, dining, and VIEWS
- Minutes from Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure
- Spacious and clean with 1,300+ square feet to spread out
Summit Entrance
Welcome to Chimney Summit Chalet, on the second and third floors of Chimney Chalet, accessible via the yellow stairs to the left.
Summit Porch
Plenty of relaxation time swinging in the Chimney Summit Chalet main porch hammock. NEW: Rocking Chairs!
Summit Fireplace
The gorgeous stone fireplace includes an electric fire with flames, heat, or both. Art: “Deciduous Forest in Autumn, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina”
Evening on the Porch
Chimney Rock Chalet porches have lights on a timer so you can take in the ambiance of chirping frogs and the Broad River while sipping a drink on the porch.
Close to everything!
Chimney Rock Chalet is just 1 mile from Chimney Rock Village and 2 miles from Lake Lure — minutes to fun in the sun & water.
Summit Living Room
The living room is cozy with an electric fireplace for winter and a Roku smart TV and blueray DVD player for winding down after a day on the lake or hiking.
Summit Sofa
Relax on the comfortable sofa in Chimney Summit Chalet.
Summit Dining Room
The second-level dining table seats six with more dining outdoors.
Summit Fireplace
Games and books for a rainy day!
Summit Games
Books and games for a rainy day!
NC Coasters
Esse quam videri is the motto of the State of North Carolina. It’s a Latin phrase meaning “To be, rather than to seem.”
Summit Desk
Get work done before or after play. Be sure to mark your spot on the map with the pins provided in the pocket, and drop us a note in the guest book!
Summit Kitchen
The fully-equipped kitchen includes a new Bosch dishwasher and full cooking supplies including blender, coffee maker, French press, microwave, crock-pot, cooking pots and pans, toaster, and more.
Summit Kitchen
Chimney Summit Chalet kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, baking, and quick meals.
Summit Kitchen
Chimney Summit Chalet kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, baking, and quick meals.
Summit Kitchen
Coffee, tee, coffeemaker and French Press provided!
Summit Bedroom 1
The master bedroom features a NEW Helix mattress, dark curtains for sleeping in, and a Roku smart TV.
Summit Bathroom 1
Level 2 master bath has a full tub and shower to relax after a long day of fun.
Summit Bedroom 2
The second bedroom features a NEW Helix mattress, dark curtains for sleeping in, and a Roku smart TV, plus a private balcony with chairs and a small table.
Summit Bedroom 2
Relax in the sunny, spacious second bedroom with a Queen bed and Roku TV.
Summit Balcony
Sip early morning coffee on the private balcony off of the third floor bedroom.
Summit Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 features a twin and queen with NEW Helix mattresses, plus a smart Roku tv.
Summit Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 features a Twin and Queen with NEW Helix mattresses, plus a smart Roku tv.
Summit Bathroom 2
New shower in upstairs bathroom. Warning! Due to the sloped ceiling, we advise that really tall people shower downstairs. 🙂
Grill
The park-style grill just behind the yellow stairs is available for your use. Don’t feed the bears 🙂
Chimney Rock Village
The Village of Chimney Rock is adorable, full of quirky shops, fun treats, coffee, restaurants, breweries, and more.
Chimney Rock
Visit the famous Chimney Rock with gorgeous views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge.
Hickory Nut
Be sure to stop at The Hickory Nut on the way to Lake Lure. This store is full of goodies and you could spend hours wandering in here!
Flowering Bridge
The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge blooms on the historic 1925 Rocky Broad River bridge in Lake Lure, NC. Calling all gardeners for joy and inspiration! (Plus some great photo opps)
Bubba O’Learys
Stop by Bubba O’Leary’s, owned by the Mayor of Chimney Rock Village, for a souvenir shirt and some fresh fudge.
Riverwalk
Get up close and personal to the Broad River at the Rocky Broad Riverwalk behind the shops. Climb some rocks and dip your toes in the water!
Flowering Bridge
At the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
Flowering Bridge
The Rainbow Bridge honoring pets that have gone before us at the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
Lured Market
Lured Market and Grill across from the Beach has fabulous sandwiches!
Laundry Room
A community laundry is available for your use At the “big house” across the way, walk into the covered carport. The Laundry is the door all the way at the end.
Laundry Room
A community laundry is available for your use At the “big house” across the way, walk into the covered carport. The Laundry is the door all the way at the end.
Laundry room
The community laundry room is located in the “big house” across from the Chalet. Walk through the covered parking to the last door on the right.
Parking
Parking for Summit and Base is outlined here.
Parking
Extra parking is to the right next to the grass.
You Are Here
Look for the Mountain Village Chalets sign next to the Esmerelda Inn and come on in!
Sunset at the Chalet
Watch the sun set from the porches of Chimney Chalet. Rock in the rocking chairs or swing in the hammock to the sounds of the Broad River.
Base Hammock
Welcome to Chimney Base Chalet, on the first floor of Chimney Chalet. Relax on the porch and listen to the sounds of the Broad River while gazing at Chimney Rock State Park.
Chimney Summit Chalet is a world away from the everyday grind, yet close to everything you want to do in the Lake Lure / Chimney Rock / Hendersonville / Asheville / Black Mountain corner of Western North Carolina. Five minutes East is the adorable Village of Chimney Rock with wineries, breweries, local shopping, restaurants, and more, and a few minutes further is the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge. Hiking? Boating? Biking? Yes please! Chimney Rock Chalet is centrally located for all the things you’ll do on your stay.
Accomodations
- Private entire top two floors of Chimney Chalet (Full chalet all 3 floors “Chimney Rock Chalet” sleeps 9 and bottom floor “Chimney Base Chalet” sleeps 2 available for separate bookings)
- QUEEN master bedroom w/new Helix mattress, Roku TV, and blackout curtains for sleeping in (Second level)
- Second QUEEN bedroom w/new Helix mattress, Roku TV, blackout curtains for sleeping in, and private walkout balcony (Third level)
- Third QUEEN and TWIN bedroom w/new Helix mattresses, Roku TV, and blackout curtains for sleeping in (Third level)
- Full bathrooms on each level
- Cool porcelain tile floors throughout the Chalet
- Perfect setup for large or extended families, family friends, girls’ trip, and anyone else looking to get away from it all
Outdoors
- Spacious, clean, modern chalet with VIEWS of Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park from balconies
- Park-style grill behind the yellow stairs (shared with guests of Chimney Base Chalet on the first floor; grill is first come, first served)
- Hammock, dining, and rocking chairs on large wraparound deck
- Outdoor dining seats 6
- Top level private balcony with bistro seating
- Parking: Chimney Summit Chalet includes one designated parking space. Overflow parking is limited and across from the Chalet (see map provided in listing photos as well as in your welcome email).
Kitchen & Dining
- Full size, fully-equipped kitchen: Refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, French press, toaster, blender, crock pot, and more
- Dining: Seating for 6 at dining table. Outdoor dining seats 6.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- New Helix mattresses on every bed
- Linens and towels provided (2 towels and 4 washcloths per guest per stay, 2 hand towels per bathroom per stay, 1 bathmat per bathroom per stay)
- Starter pack amenities (soap, shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels) provided
- Ceiling fans in each bedroom
- Locks on bedroom and bathroom doors
- Hangers in bedroom closets
- Hairdryers in both bathrooms
- Laundry basket in main-floor bathroom
- Roku TVs in each bedroom
Living Area
- Smart Roku TV, Blueray player and high speed Wifi internet
- Games and books
- Electric fireplace with light or light + heat
- Comfortable seating in two living rooms with large stone fireplace
- Desk and office chair on main floor; please pin your location on the wall map (pins in desk pocket) and sign the guest book!
Around the Chalet
- Community laundry room for all owners and guests of Mountain Village Chalets (see photos for location)
Plus, when you book, we’ll send you the Chimney Summit Chalet Guide: From Our Family to Yours, Chimney Rock Favorites
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Don’t take our word for it! Hear directly from our happy guests:
Location
Chimney Rock has it all: Gorgeous mountain views, the soothing sounds of the Broad River, Lake Lure surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, quaint shops, great eats, local beer and wine, and so much more. From hiking to boating, from swimming to shopping, from fishing to relaxing, you can pack in all the fun and all the relaxation on your vacation to one of the most beautiful corners of North Carolina.
Chimney Summit Chalet is perfectly located and minutes from just about everything you’d want to do! Distances from Chimney Summit Chalet to surrounding areas:
- Chimney Rock Village: 1 mile / 3 minutes
- Chimney Rock State Park: 1.2 miles / 3 minutes
- Lake Lure Flowering Bridge: 1.8 miles / 4 minutes
- Lake Lure Beach & Water Park: 2.5 miles / 5 minutes
- Closest Grocery/Gas Station (Ingles Lake Lure): 6.2 miles / 13 minutes
- Asheville, NC: 24 miles / 38 minutes
- Hendersonville, NC: 16 miles / 27 minutes
- Biltmore Estate: 22.4 miles / 36 minutes
- Asheville Regional Airport: 23 miles / 31 minutes
- Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport: 57 miles / 1 hour
- Charlotte Douglas Int’l Airport: 93 miles / 1 hour 44 minutes
Your Hosts
Gretchen & Derek: We’re just a message away if you need anything! Please call or text 828.515.3085. Please note business hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Central, 7 days a week. If you have an emergency outside of those hours please dial 911.
Access
Keypad. We will email your personalized access code separately. Chimney Summit Chalet is located on the second and third floors of the Chalet. Access is via the yellow stairs to the left of the Chalet. There is no elevator.
Please note that business hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Central, 7 days a week. Arrival after business hours is at your own risk.
Trash
Should you need to take out the trash during your stay, the bear-proof community dumpster is located just up the hill to the left of the Chalet. (It’s steep so you might want to drive unless you’re trying to give your calves a workout.) Please DO NOT put trash on the porches as it will attract wildlife (including bears)! Please take out trash just before you leave.
Security
Outdoor security camera located just above the front door. No other cameras including indoors. As a rule we don’t monitor the cameras unless there is a reason to (such as complaints from the neighbors about a party, or a potential security issue.)
Trip Insurance
Life can be unexpected! Changes in fortune, weather, family emergencies…you just never know! We do not give refunds due to weather, natural disasters, or other unexpected changes in plans. We strongly recommend trip insurance to cover costs associated with trip cancellations, interruptions, emergency evacuations, medical emergencies, and more. Please visit insuremytrip.com to shop and purchase plans.
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Your Chimney Rock & Lake Lure Adventure Awaits
You may never get tired of hanging in the chalet and staring at the mountains, but adventure awaits! Here are some of our favorite spots:
Hiking and Nature
- Take in the panoramic 75-mile view from the summit of Chimney Rock, explore several hiking trails and the gorgeous Hickory Nut Falls waterfall, one of the tallest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River, at the famous Chimney Rock State Park.
- Also check out the Bearwallow Mountain Trail, part of the 13-mile Upper Hickory Nut Gorge Trail System, with its panoramic views of Mt. Mitchell, Mt. Pisgah, Hickory Nut Gorge, downtown Hendersonville, and the high country of South Carolina.
- The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge is 155 feet of gorgeous flowers and plants crossing over to the Lake. Free and just 4 minutes from the chalet.
Shopping
- Discover the adorable town of Chimney Rock Village with its locally-owned shops, delicious eateries, and activities for all ages, all against the backdrop of Chimney Rock and the Broad River.
- Hot and tired from shopping? Stroll along the Rocky Broad River Walk just behind the shops and dip your toes in the cool waters of the river.
Good Eats
- Sip on a glass of local wine at Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room and Bistro, just 2 minutes down Main Street from the chalet. Take in 30-mile views at Point Lookout Vineyards, just 15 minutes from the Chalet on Point Lookout Mountain.
- Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery at Chimney Rock Village is another favorite–grab a beer and sit out on one of the several decks overlooking the river and chill after an afternoon of shopping.
- At Lake Lure just 13 minutes from the chalet, Highlands Kitchen & Bar has gorgeous lake and mountain views and delicious food and cocktails.
- Lured Market & Grill makes amazing sandwiches! Gorgeous seating outdoors with views of the Lake.
- For the kids, stop by Scoop Lake Lure for some ice cream after a day on the water!
Lake Time
- Lake Lure is known for Dirty Dancing, The Last of the Mohicans, and other iconic films. Spend a day at the public Lake Lure Beach and Water Park with waterslides, beach, games, and more all surrounded by the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. (Note there is an admission price so please call or visit the website to learn more).
- Rent a boat or sign up for a waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, or guided fishing adventure with Lake Lure Adventure Company. You can also rent boats (motorized, fishing, and non-motorized like kayaks and stand up paddleboards) from Lake Lure Tours.
Pampering
Just next door to the Chalet, the beautiful historic Esmeralda Inn, Restaurant and Spa is the perfect way to pamper yourself with a spa treatment and dinner after a long day of play. Be sure to ask about the floorboards, which came from the Dirty Dancing movie set after a fire in the hotel!
Day Trippin'
Heading up to Asheville for the day? Our favorite spot is the Battery Park Book Exchange, a magical space of book-themed coffee drinks, champagne cocktails, and books books books.
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The Fine Print
House Rules
- Check-In: After 4:00 p.m.
- Check-Out: 10:00 a.m.
- No smoking
- No pets
- No parties or events
Full list of House Rules:
Cancellation Policy
Guest receives 100.00% if cancellation occurs at least 14 days before arrival; Guest receives 50.00% if cancellation occurs at least 7 days before arrival; No refunds within 7 days of arrival.
House Rules
- Guests are required to sign rental agreement within 48 hours of booking or risk cancellation.
- No grilling or fireworks on the porch. (Please use the park-style grill downstairs behind the stairs and leave the fireworks at home.)
- No unregistered guests allowed. The maximum number of registered guests is 7.
- Please respect guests staying below in Chimney Base Chalet, as well as our neighbors. No loud noises in the chalet or on the porch after 10 p.m.
- Chimney Summit Chalet includes one designated parking space. Overflow parking is limited and across from the Chalet (see map provided in your welcome email).
- Please do not cook directly on the stovetop. Pans are provided.
- Please don’t rearrange the furniture.
- Keep all furniture, blankets, electrical cords, etc. at least 2 feet from baseboard heaters as running the heaters with items touching them is a fire hazard.
- Please turn off air conditioners or baseboard heaters when you go out for the day and when you check out.
- Please respect check-in (4 p.m.) and check-out (10 a.m.) times.
- Remember that Chimney Rock is a wooded, mountainous area and wildlife lives nearby. Do not leave trash outside on porches; place in designated bear-proof dumpster just up the hill to the left.
- Additional fees will be charged for the following:
* Damage to the chalet or its contents beyond normal wear and tear
* Charges incurred due to contraband, pets, smoking, or other rule-breaking activities
* Lost or damaged linens or household items
* Eviction by owner, owner’s representative, or local law enforcement - Please empty the fridge, take out the trash, and start the dishwasher before you leave.
About Fresh Perspective Vacations
Once upon a time, Gretchen and Derek relocated from the prairie of South Dakota to the mountains of Tennessee and never looked back. From hiking to playing in the river, having the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina in their backyard spoiled them forever.
Next, they discovered the Gulf Coast, specifically the sleepy little southern town of Gulf Shores, and started making family memories there. The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina came next, with hiking trails around Chimney Rock and the Hickory Nut Gorge and living the lake life at Lake Lure.
