The Chalet Club Resort

The Chalet Club in Lake Lure, North Carolina is not your average getaway. The Chalet and the seven surrounding cottages provide guests with secluded serenity for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Built in 1927 as a family retreat, three generations of the Washburn family have since had the privilege of carefully developing the warm hospitality enjoyed by members since the club's opening to the public in 1934.

There are five guestrooms in The Chalet on the second floor, each with private bath. Also on the second floor is the main living room, open for all Chalet guests to enjoy its large stone fireplace, library, large screen TV, and selection of games and jigsaw puzzles.

Seven cottages are also available, each with its own unique history. The Honeymoon cottage was built in 1927 as a caretaker's cabin; it is a favorite of those who appreciate rustic charm. With a living area, fireplace, bathroom, bedroom, and porch, it's as though you have your own little home in a resort setting. Built for Dr. Washburn's mother in 1943, the East Cottage houses two bedrooms, two baths, a living room, and a private porch. Rock fireplaces in every bedroom give this accommodation a lovely mountain warmth. The West Cottage is a two-story cottage built in 1934 for Dr. and Mrs. Washburn and shares many of the same architectural details of the East Cottage. The top floor has one bedroom, one bath, a living room, and a covered porch. Downstairs, there are two more bedrooms, one bath, and another covered porch. All three bedrooms and the living room have fireplaces.

Farview, built in 1946, was purchased by the Chalet in 1953. This three-bedroom, three-bath house offers picture windows with panoramic views in every room. Farview has an open, airy feeling with pine and walnut paneling complementing the mountain scenery. The east wing can be used as a separate suite. Stonehenge I and II were both purchased by the Chalet in 1978. Stonehenge I, built in 1950, has two bedrooms and two baths upstairs and a third bedroom and bath downstairs. Stonehenge II, built in 1962, features a beautifully crafted pine cathedral ceiling and a large fireplace in the living room. There is one bath between the two bedrooms and a covered porch. A swimming pool lies between the two Stonehenge cottages, making the complex a favorite for reunions. Hilltop has two bedrooms, each with a bath. Light pine paneling and large windows overlooking the gorge create Hilltop's spacious feel. An open deck with views extends off the living room.

A hearty breakfast is served from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. in the main dining room. For those who sleep past the breakfast hour, coffee, juice, and sweet rolls are available after nine; these can be ordered as well and taken to your room the night before. The Chalet Club also offers all-inclusive rates that include lunch and dinner. Make sure during your day's activities include The Chalet's satisfying lunch at 1:00, which can even be prepared as a picnic upon request. Dinner is served promptly at 6:30 following happy hour, serving as a great way to wind down the day.

The Chalet offers almost every type of recreation to fill your stay with activity, sun, and fun!

Water sport season begins April 1 and introduces several ways to spend your spring and summer days. The Chalet maintains a fleet of two canoes, two electric boats, sea kayaks, and a fully equipped bass boat, all of which are available for guests to enjoy on their own. Boat rides on the Chalet's Supra ski boats and twenty-person pontoon boat are organized on a daily basis. Experienced drivers/instructors and equipment are on hand for water skiers of all ability levels. Bass, trout, catfish, brim, and crappie populate Lake Lure, and the local rivers are stocked with trout. Two pools are accessible to Chalet guests for a quick dip or lap swimming, and a private beach and dock on Lake Lure are maintained for Chalet guests who enjoy lake swimming. Canoes, kayaks, a fishing boat, and two Duffy electric boats are also available to Chalet guests.

For those who don't wish to partake in the water sports, the recreation and fitness center, with low-impact exercise equipment, billiard room, changing room, entertainment room, and nap room for children, is located near the boathouses. Seven miles of spectacular wooded trails that originate at The Chalet and lead to spectacular overlooks and waterfalls provide wonderful opportunities for hiking and biking. Tennis, horseshoe, and shuffleboard courts are also on the premises and ready for any competitor. Golf, horseback riding, and whitewater rafting/tubing are available in the area for someone looking for activity off the resort. The problem for guests at The Chalet is never what to do, but finding the time to do it all!