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Welcome to Mallard Cove, a beautiful lakefront estate home on a private Lake Lure cove

MALLARD COVE

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Sleeps 12, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. No pets allowed.

Lake Lure, North Carolina 28746 United States

Mallard Cove is a spectacular 4600sf lakefront estate on a private Lake Lure cove. Nestled in nearly 5 acres of wooded beauty, Mallard Cove is a sanctuary - perfect for vacations, family reunions, holiday celebrations, company retreats, and long weekend getaways. From the moment you enter the home, attention to detail and custom design features are evident. Magnificent stonework, exposed beams and cathedral ceiling, and wonderful views of the Lake and mountains from every room. Watch beautiful sunsets from the covered stone porch and boathouse deck. Whether you’re looking for a quiet getaway, or a fun-filled family vacation, Mallard Cove provides options for everyone: expansive boathouse deck, 2 Kayaks, 2 SUP boards, beautiful stone outdoor fireplace, game room with Pool/Ping-Pong table and much more!
AT MALLARD COVE YOU WILL ENJOY:
• Use of Kayaks & SUP Boards.
• Large Boathouse Deck
• Covered, stone Patio overlooking lake.
• Game Room w Pool Table/Ping-Pong and Large HD TV.
• Outdoor stone Fireplace area and in-ground Hot Tub.
• Spacious Kitchen with large island.
• Perfect location on Lake Lure: just a short drive to Ingles Grocery Store, Restaurants, 2 Golf Courses, Lake Lure Public Beach and Marina, Chimney Rock Village and State Park.
• Parking for up to 5 cars
• High Speed Internet and WiFi

MALLARD COVE LAYOUT:
MAIN LEVEL: Easy, no-stairs front entrance from the covered drive into Foyer. To right of Foyer is an open floor plan Kitchen with large island, 2 sinks, table with 6 seats, conversation area, fireplace. Next to Kitchen area is Dining Room w beautiful custom wood table, seating for 8. Beyond Dining Room is Family Room w cathedral ceiling, fireplace, and smart TV (fireplace use Oct thru April). Half Bath just off Entry Foyer. To left of Foyer is screened Porch w table, Weber gas grill.
UPPER LEVEL: 1300sf Master Bedroom Suite w King Bed, Dressing/Closet areas, Bonus Room w desk area, Queen sleeper-sofa. Large Master Bath w 2 vanity sink areas, walk-in shower, and jetted tub.
LOWER LEVEL: Family Room w combination Pool Table/Ping-Pong, HD TV, Queen sleeper-sofa. Bar area just off Family Room. Three Bedrooms: Bedroom 1 w 2 Twin Beds, Bedroom 2 w Queen Bed are separated by Jack-N-Jill Bath w 2 sinks, tub/shower. Guest Bedroom 3 w Queen Bed, Full Bath w sink and tub/shower. This bath also serves Game Room. Game Room opens onto in-ground hot tub area.
LAKEFRONT: Double Boathouse has spacious Rooftop Deck, w lots of outdoor seating. A long Pier extends from Boathouse around the right side of the Cove. Kayaks/stand-up paddle boards are on a rack along the pier. Outdoor fire pit area is close to the lakefront along the right side of the pier.

MALLARD COVE IS:
Within 10-15 minute drive from two championship golf courses and restaurants at Rumbling Bald On Lake Lure (both open to the public).
Just a few minutes to Ingles grocery, restaurants, hiking trails, zip-lining, horseback riding.
Within 15-30 minute drive to Chimney Rock State Park and village shops, restaurants, breweries, wineries; Lake Lure public beach and marina; Tryon Equestrian Center.
Within 1-hour drive to Asheville: world famous Biltmore Estates, award winning restaurants, craft breweries, art galleries, music venues. Saluda: white-water rafting, zip-lining, waterfall hiking. Hendersonville: wineries, restaurants, craft breweries, shopping.
PLEASE MAKE NOTE:
•HIGH SEASON: Mid-June thru Mid-August, SUNDAY TO SUNDAY - 7 night min
•HOLIDAYS: 3 or 4 night min
•OFF SEASON: 2 or 3 night min
•MUST BE 25 YEARS OLD TO BOOK
•NO PETS ALLOWED
•NO SMOKING
•LINENS PROVIDED

***IMPORTANT BOOKING INFO***
Your stay at Mallard Cove includes Damage Protection that covers up to $3,000 in damage. See complete terms and conditions in our rental agreement.
If you book through HOMEAWAY/VRBO, they charge a service fee. This fee is NOT paid to Buffalo Junction Properties. This fee goes directly to HOMEAWAY/VRBO.

Rooms and Amenities
Property Type House, 3 story, Built in 1993
Unit Code 2670954
Beds 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds, 2 sleeper sofas
Bathrooms 3.5 bathrooms
Rooms Sleeps 12, Upper level King master has separate loft area with queen sleeper sofa bed. Lower level living area has queen sleeper sofa bed, 12 dining seats
Floor Area 4692 square feet
Pets No pets allowed.
Standard Amenities combination tub/shower, jetted tub, king, queen, shower, sleep sofa /futon, toilet, tub, twin/ single, arboretum, autumn foliage, churches, festivals, forests, library, marina, playground, restaurants, water parks, waterfalls, winery tours, Child's Highchair, Dining, DVD Player, Game Room, Games, Ping Pong Table, Pool Table, Television, Smart TV, Air Conditioning, Clothes Dryer, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Heating, Internet, Iron & Board, Linens Provided, Living Room, Parking, Towels Provided, Washing Machine, Fire pit, Desk, Wifi, Free Wifi, Office, Desk Chair, Coffee Maker, Dishes & Utensils, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Toaster, Dining Table, Kitchen Island, antiquing, bird watching, horseback riding, photography, scenic drives, sight seeing, walking, groceries, massage therapist, medical services, Lake View, Lakefront, Mountain, Mountain View, Water View, Waterfront, Deck / Patio, Kayak / Canoe, Lawn / Garden, Outdoor Grill, Hot Tub, cycling, equestrian events, fishing, fly fishing, freshwater fishing, golf, hiking, mountain biking, rafting, swimming, tennis, water skiing, water tubing, children welcome, non smoking only, pets not allowed, Minimum Age Limit for Renters, necessary, Guests provide their own meals, Dining Area, Dining Room, Outdoor lighting, Deadbolt lock on entryway, Smoke detectors, Carbon monoxide detector, Fire extinguisher, Enhanced cleaning practices, Clean with disinfectant, No-contact check-in and check-out, High touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant, Towels and bedding washed in water that's at least 60sC/140sF
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100% of our reviewers would recommend this vacation rental.

Vacation Rental Reviews

  • Amazing lakehouse

    Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2024

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    Daniel G from Irvine, NA recommends this vacation rental

    This place surpassed every expectation we could have had! Management was so communicative, the place itself was well taken care of and had so many nice details.

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  • Group Trip

    Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2024

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    a guest from Bluffton, South Carolina recommends this vacation rental

    This is our second stay at Mallard Cove. The house is spacious enough for our group of 4 couples. We enjoy the lake and surrounding areas to visit. The very large deck above the boat house is a great gathering place. We also enjoy the use of the paddle boards that are provided. Would highly recommend.

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  • Great house in a perfect location!

    Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2024

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    a guest from Ridgewood, New Jersey recommends this vacation rental

    The house is very spacious and has everything you need. Super private with excellent lake access (your own cove so the kids can swim and use the SUPs/Kayaks without fear of boats!). This is the fourth different house we've stayed in at the lake and it is our favorite. Highly recommend!

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  • Great vacation at Mallard Cove!

    Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2024

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    Cyndy P from Matthews, NC recommends this vacation rental

    We had a wonderful time at Mallard Cove! We brought the entire family which included our 5 grandchildren. This house is located in a cove with no other houses which was perfect for our grandchildren. Easy entry into the water a private setting where we spent much of our time. Having the boat was a plus also. The house was clean and had plenty of space. We enjoyed the covered porch that overlooked the lake. Sue and Steve at Buffalo Junction were great! They responded immediately if we had any questions. We will be renting here again!

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  • Family vacation

    Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2024

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    Rhonda M from Surf city, NC recommends this vacation rental

    Great location ,wonderful water front, loved having the boat at the house and the porch is a fantastic lounging area morning and night !

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  • Mallard Cove week in July

    Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2024

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    Paul B from Tega Cay, SC recommends this vacation rental

    2nd annual family vacation; 3 families, with 3 children (8mo, 4 and 6 yo). Lots of room, jacuzzi and pontoon a hit!

    • Manager Responded on 8/1/2024

      So glad all had a fun time at Mallard Cove. This wonderful estate lake home does provide lots of room for larger gatherings and multi generational families. Unfortunately, the pontoon will no longer be offered in 2025, however, much to offer and still in great proximity to many area attractions. Looking forward to having your family back in Lake Lure next year. Buffalo Junction Properties

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  • Beautiful Home & Location

    Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2024

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    Amie H from St. Charles, Illinois recommends this vacation rental

    WOW!! This home has it all! Very well maintained and well equipped. Kitchen had everything you could need and the outdoor space was more than we expected. Communication was excellent. Will be staying here for years to come!!

    • Manager Responded on 7/2/2024

      So appreciate your glowing review of Mallard Cove! Happy to hear that you and your family feel this home will be your summer place to retreat to in Lake Lure. Buffalo Junction Properties

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  • One of our best family vacations

    Stayed 4 days ending in May, 2024

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    Sabrina M from Doylestown, PA recommends this vacation rental

    This home did not disappoint. We wanted for nothing and that included both the kids and adults in our group. We especially found the stand up paddle boards, kayaks and boats a memorable addition and resulted in us not leaving the house, by car, once during our 4 night stay!! We left Lake Lure and this home feeling like we found a new special place to come back to again and again! We just hope that Mallard Cove is available the next time we come back!

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  • Lake Lure Safety Harbor gang trip.

    Stayed 4 days ending in April, 2024

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    Sheila D from Irvine, NA recommends this vacation rental

    The house is beautiful. The boat was a perfect addition to this trip. We are boat people so we used it bunches. We was able to get a taxi's to Asheville to do a brewery trip along with eating at Lobster Trap oh it’s a must place to hit. chimney Rock is a lovely little hidden germ. Lots of cool little places. The brewery this is a great stop.t The only downside was the very short notice that the natural hot tub pool was broken. That was the only thing I can say. They made it right by doing a small refund. We definitely missed it after our hike we took. We will continue to come back to this area.

    • Manager Responded on 4/30/2024

      We appreciate hearing you had a positive stay at Mallard Cove. We strive to provide the best experience and the in-ground hot tub pool was expected to be operational, however, unfortunately, the pool service found the problem to be more extensive than expected parts not immediately available. We proactively contacted you when informed, with the owners’ sincere apologies, offering a refund in advance of you asking for one, pro-rating based on the total cost/length of stay, then processing it promptly. There are circumstances that are sometimes beyond anyone's control, and this happened to be such a time. We did our best to make it right and that the other amenities, such as the pontoon for one, included with this home were enjoyed by all. The repairs are now completed and available for guest use.

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  • New Years 2024 Stay

    Stayed 5 days ending in January, 2024

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    Janet D from Irvine, NA recommends this vacation rental

    Our family thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful property over New Years. We were provided with everything we needed to cook, and feel comfortable. The fireplaces, indoor and outside, and the Hot Tub further enhanced our stay and enjoyment. The management team was very responsive and helpful when needed. If the opportunity presents itself, we will do it again!

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  • Great Christmas family vacation

    Stayed 6 days ending in December, 2023

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    a guest from Naples, FL recommends this vacation rental

    Our Lake Lure Christmas vacation was amazing! The home had a wonderful view, and room to spread out! My only complaint was not enough bedrooms for a family of 10. Great location, and close to grocery stores and restaurants.

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  • Great Week at a Great House

    Stayed 6 days ending in October, 2023

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    Timothy C from Columbia, Maryland recommends this vacation rental

    We were part of four couples that rented a house in Mallard Cove on Lake Lure for a week. House was amazing with great features and lots of room. Also had a huge area for parking. The location can't be beat. We made use of the kayaks, paddle boards, and pontoon boat. Enjoyed every day. Buffalo Junctions was very easy to work with and help make sure our vacation went off without a hitch.

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  • Wonderful weekend at Lake Lure

    Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2023

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    a guest from Chapel Hill, NC recommends this vacation rental

    Mallard Cove is the most deluxe and fascinating place we have stayed at Lake Lure.

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  • Amazing house and great location!

    Stayed 4 days ending in September, 2023

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    Mailani B from Concord, NC recommends this vacation rental

    This house was amazing! Very clean and the location was great! It was very close to Ingles...which made it very convenient. I was there with a group of ladies and we had the best time. The house had everything we needed and more. The boat deck and large porch area seemed to be where we spent most of our time. The beautiful outside stone fireplace was very nice. The agents, Steve and Sue Gage, were super nice and very helpful. They were always available to answer any questions we had. I would most definitely rent again. Trust me when I say...you won't be disappointed in renting this one.

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  • GREAT!

    Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2023

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    a guest from High Point, NC recommends this vacation rental

    Our family enjoyed our week at Lake Lue. The boat with Mallard Cove was so much fun. We watch the sunset in the evening from the boat.

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  • Family vacation

    Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2023

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    Rhonda M from Surf city, NC recommends this vacation rental

    Mallard Cove was a wonderful home!! The view,the covered porch,and lake front area was fantastic! The kitchen was well stocked with pots,pans dishes etc. . The bathrooms were stocked with lots of towels. The home was very comfortable and extremely clean. We really enjoyed having the boat . What a great amenity!! Hope to return next year !!Property managers were very helpful .

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  • Beautiful Lake House for Family Retreat

    Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2023

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    Dawn W from Greer, SC recommends this vacation rental

    Such a fun and relaxing place for all types of family vacations! While we were a group of 10 adults, I would absolutely love to bring my children here as well. This beauty home has plenty of space, gorgeous kitchen and living space, waterfront access with boat, and an absolutely stunning view.

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  • wonderful family vacation spot

    Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2023

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    a guest from Lake Lure, NC recommends this vacation rental

    We had a very nice family vacation with all our children plus most of the grandchildren. The property is located in a very quiet location, and yet lake front for all of the water sports when you want them.

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  • Mallard Cove

    Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2023

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    Christianne O from Mount Holly, NC recommends this vacation rental

    Our family had a wonderful time at Mallard Cove. What a beautiful home and great view of Lake Lure😁

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  • Great home with a beautiful view!

    Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2022

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    Adam B from Parkland, Florida recommends this vacation rental

    Property looked better than the pictures. Was very clean and had a well stocked kitchen. Management team was very accommodating and responsive. The views of the lake and mountains from the home were very nice!

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  • Mallard Cove rental on Lake Lure

    Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2022

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    Jonathan G from Irvine, NA recommends this vacation rental

    Even though we went the weekend of Hurricane Ian, we generally escaped the wind and rain that came with that and had a good time.

    The house was clean, very well equipped and we enjoyed the use of the hot tub and pool table.

    It is close to the supermarket, several restaurants and all the Lake Lure attractions.

    Back to Hurricane Ian. The town lowered the lake 3 feet in anticipation of a lot of rain that didn't come. As a result, we couldn't use the pontoon boat which was a big disappointment. However, the agents gave us a rebate which they didn't have to do, which was good karma for them.

    We will be back.

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  • Family weekend

    Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2022

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    Shawn M from Mount Airy, NC recommends this vacation rental

    This place was perfect! The location is ideal; private and secluded. Having access to the kayaks, sup and pontoon boat was spectacular! The home was very clean, kitchen well stocked with pots, pans, plates, glasses, utensils, etc.... Make sure you bring your groceries so you can cook all your meals. You will not want to leave the property. Hope to return someday SOON! ❤️

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  • family revisit to Lake Lure

    Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2022

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    a guest from Mt Pleasant, SC recommends this vacation rental

    Fabulous weekend--we owned a house on Lake Lure for years and it was wonderful to go back with our sons and take the next generation.

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  • Fabulous week in Mallard Cove!

    Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2022

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    Kathleen W from Pinebluff, North Carolina recommends this vacation rental

    Our family had a wonderful week in this lovely house. Lots of places to visit with the numerous young children with us; lots of room for the multi-generational group. Lots of fun in the lake. There is often a beautiful sunset from the middle of Lake Lure, or we lucked out on sunsets! Would recommend this home.

    • Manager Responded on 7/21/2022

      Happy to hear your family had a wonderful family reunion and great experience at Mallard Cove. We appreciate your 5 star review and high recommendation of this fantastic lake home.

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  • Luxurious lake vacation

    Stayed 6 days ending in June, 2022

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    Rachael M from Lawrenceburg , Indiana recommends this vacation rental

    This property had EVERYTHING we could have possibly wanted. We had a hard time leaving to even go exploring the beautiful surroundings. The kitchen is so well stocked with anything dish, cookware, and appliance you could think of! The house was so spacious that you could be by yourself or with the group and feel so comfortable. The teenagers want to go back next year!!! (So do the adults) the property managers were so friendly and helpful. We got email updates leading up to our stay that evening included recommendations of things to do in the area!

    • Manager Responded on 6/17/2022

      Thank you Rachael for your 5 star review of Mallard Cove! We so appreciate hearing that your stay was a positive experience and we look forward to your return next year. Buffalo Junction Properties

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  • AWESOME

    Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2022

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    Theresa E from Fayetteville, NC recommends this vacation rental

    Private Cove on Lake Lure was an amazing place to stay! The home was built with a lot of detail and comfort. We have two grown children and their spouses and one grandchild and we all had plenty of space. The hot tub, the pontoon boat, the paddle boards, the KITCHEN! All of it made for a wonderful family getaway. Friendly note: If anyone stays in the master suite and do not like the morning light, bring an eyemask. All other rooms have blinds.

    • Manager Responded on 6/17/2022

      Hi Theresa - great to hear all had a wonderful family vacation at Mallard Cove! This amazing lake home is truly perfect for larger family gatherings and we are glad it was a positive experience for all. Buffalo Junction Properties

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