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Make the Most of Your Lake Lure Stay

A man-made mountain retreat

Lake Lure centers around its namesake 720-acre reservoir, created in 1927 when Dr. Lucius B. Morse dammed the Rocky Broad River to build a Mediterranean-inspired resort community. The Great Depression halted plans for yacht clubs and airfields, leaving something more intimate: 27 miles of shoreline cradled by the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa still welcomes guests beneath its red-tiled roof. The town gained lasting recognition as the filming location for "Dirty Dancing," and that nostalgic appeal continues to draw visitors seeking both natural beauty and cinematic history.

Outdoor experiences and refined comforts

Adjacent Chimney Rock State Park offers the area's signature vista—a 315-foot granite monolith with 75-mile views across Hickory Nut Gorge. The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge transforms a 1925 concrete span into a garden walk featuring over 2,000 plant species. Boat tours reveal why the lake earned its "Crown Jewel" designation, while Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure provides a self-contained resort with 2 championship golf courses and spa facilities. Dining options like Appalachia Restaurant and La Strada Italian Grill emphasize regional flavors with panoramic lake views, balancing mountain rusticity with elevated hospitality.

Practical considerations for your visit

Asheville Regional Airport sits 25 miles northwest, making rental cars essential. The town requires a vehicle, as public transit doesn't exist. The 1927 Inn offers primary conference facilities, while Rumbling Bald suits corporate retreats. Asheville's arts scene and the Blue Ridge Parkway both lie within an hour's drive, positioning Lake Lure as a serene base for exploring Western North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Lure

Can I book hotels in Lake Lure with miles on Delta Stays?

Yes, you can book your hotel stay in Lake Lure using your Delta miles, either for the total amount or in combination with money to reserve your stay. Upon accessing your Delta SkyMiles® account, you will find Member-valued offers at participating properties that could enhance your visit.

What are the benefits of booking my Lake Lure hotel on Delta Stays?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 you spend on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays. You will also enjoy access to special Member offers at select properties, and have the flexibility to pay with miles, cash, or a combination of both. To receive your miles, make sure to log in to your SkyMiles account or provide your SkyMiles number during checkout when making a cash payment. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Can I change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Cancellation policies vary by property. We recommend reviewing the cancellation terms displayed in the property information section before confirming your reservation. You'll find that some rates are refundable, while others are non-refundable. Please note that if you make changes to or cancel your booking, this may affect the number of miles you earn and receive in your account.

Can I book with my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card?

Your Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Card offers enhanced mileage earning potential along with a suite of benefits, including an annual statement credit up to $200 that can be utilized for prepaid accommodations when booking through Delta Cars and Stays. Terms apply to these offers. To explore all the benefits available with your card, please visit the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page for complete details.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

Delta Stays occasionally offers valued promotions allowing SkyMiles Members to accumulate Medallion® Qualification Dollars when booking accommodations through their platform. For the most current MQD earning opportunities and their associated requirements, we recommend visiting the dedicated Delta Stays MQD Offer page where you can review all available offers and their corresponding terms and conditions.

Do I need to be a Delta SkyMiles Member to book a hotel on Delta Stays?

No, anyone can book hotels through Delta Stays. However, only SkyMiles Members can earn miles and access Member-only prices and offers. As a SkyMiles Member, you will receive 2 miles per $1 spent through Delta Cars and Stays (not including taxes and other charges). Joining the SkyMiles program is entirely free. Become a Member today by visiting the delta.com.

Can I book a vacation rental through Delta Stays?

Yes, Delta Stays offers a wide selection of vacation rentals in addition to hotels. You can search for homes, condos, and other unique stays powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

What's a good time of year to visit Lake Lure?

To experience Lake Lure during great weather, consider a visit in summer when temperatures are warm and ideal for swimming and boating on the water. For off-peak prices and more deals on hotels, consider visiting during May when you'll find pleasant conditions before the summer crowds arrive.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar