Fairways of the Mountains at Fairfield Mountains

The Resort & Its Setting

Fairways of the Mountains at Fairfield Mountains is an independent timeshare resort in Lake Lure, North Carolina, affiliated with RCI. Rather than belonging to a large hospitality brand, it operates as its own property within the Fairfield Mountains community, with an owners' association handling the day-to-day running of the resort. The mountain setting puts owners and guests close to the Blue Ridge scenery the region is known for, with Lake Lure itself — a 720-acre lake used for boating and other water recreation — forming the centrepiece of the community.

The Area & Things to Do

Lake Lure has long been a low-key mountain getaway, popular for its lake, its surrounding peaks, and its easy access to some of western North Carolina's best-known outdoor attractions. Chimney Rock State Park, just a short drive away, draws visitors for its dramatic rock formations, waterfall views and hiking trails. Further afield, the Blue Ridge Parkway offers one of the classic scenic drives in the eastern US, with overlooks and trailheads all along the route. History-minded visitors can head to the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum to learn about Appalachian heritage, while hikers often make the trip to DuPont State Forest to see High Falls and Triple Falls. Together, these give owners and renters plenty to do beyond the resort itself, in every season.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you're ready to part with your week at Fairways of the Mountains at Fairfield Mountains, or simply want to rent it out for a season, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers pay a one-time listing fee to get the listing live, and that's it.

Because this is an independent resort, resale isn't processed through a single national brand's transfer department. Instead, the transfer goes through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management, who will confirm the paperwork, any transfer fee, and the current annual maintenance fee. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth contacting the association directly to request these figures in writing, along with confirmation of whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resales — some independent resorts do, which can affect how a sale is finalised.

A resale buyer typically takes on the deeded or contracted week itself, along with the ongoing annual maintenance fee obligation, but does not automatically inherit any outstanding owner balances, loyalty-style perks, or the seller's RCI membership — exchange membership is usually set up fresh by the new owner. Since Fairways of the Mountains at Fairfield Mountains is RCI-affiliated, this is a genuine selling point to mention in your listing: buyers interested in using their week to travel elsewhere will want to know that RCI exchange is part of the package, subject to RCI's own membership and availability terms.

What Renters Look For

Renters considering a week here are generally drawn by the mountain and lake setting rather than resort-style amenities, so listings that mention proximity to Lake Lure, Chimney Rock State Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway tend to answer the questions renters ask first. Being clear about the unit size, week or season, and whether the week could be used for an RCI exchange also helps set accurate expectations.

Practical Notes

Anyone selling or buying here should independently confirm the current transfer fee, annual maintenance fee and right-of-first-refusal policy directly with the Fairways of the Mountains owners' association before finalising a price, as these details sit outside what BidMyTimeshare.com can verify on a seller's behalf.