Fairways of the Mountains at Lake Lure

The Resort & Its Setting

Fairways of the Mountains at Lake Lure is an independently run timeshare resort with RCI affiliation, located in the small town of Lake Lure, North Carolina. It sits in the Blue Ridge foothills, within a few miles of the lake itself, giving owners a quiet mountain base rather than a high-rise resort strip. Because it's independently managed, the day-to-day running of the property and owner services is handled locally rather than by a large national brand.

The Area and Things to Do

Lake Lure is the obvious draw — a clear mountain lake used for boating, fishing and swimming, with calm coves as well as open water. A short drive away is Chimney Rock State Park, known for its granite cliffs, waterfall views and hiking trails with sweeping Blue Ridge vistas. The wider Blue Ridge Mountains surround the resort, offering scenic drives and trailheads for day hikers. For a bigger-city fix, Asheville is under an hour away, with its breweries, restaurants and arts scene, plus easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Fall (September–October) brings peak leaf colour to the region, while summer is the natural season for lake activities.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Fairways of the Mountains at Lake Lure and are ready to move on, or simply want to rent it out some years, BidMyTimeshare.com is a straightforward owner-to-owner route. You list the week yourself, set your own asking price, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform — there's a one-time listing fee and 0% commission on the sale, so you're not giving up a cut of the price to a broker.

Because Fairways of the Mountains at Lake Lure is independently managed, resale transfers go through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a branded corporate transfer programme. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both sides should contact the resort directly to confirm the current transfer fee and the annual maintenance fee, as these aren't published figures and can change. It's also worth asking whether the resort or association holds a right of first refusal on resales, and how long the transfer process typically takes to complete, so the buyer knows what to expect before closing.

A resale buyer should expect to receive the deeded or right-to-use week itself and the ability to use RCI for exchanges, since the resort's RCI affiliation transfers with ownership. They should not assume they'll receive any developer-side perks, loyalty points, or promotions that may have applied to the original purchase — these typically stay with the original buyer, not the timeshare itself.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Renters

Renters and buyers researching this resort are usually looking for the same things: a workable week or season, clarity on what's included, and a sense of what the annual fees actually cover. If you're renting, ask the owner directly what's included in the week and confirm check-in details with them, since booking goes through the owner rather than the resort's front desk. If you're buying, confirm the maintenance fee and transfer fee with the resort's association before finalising a price, and ask whether RCI exchange credits or deposits are currently active on the week.

Getting Around

A car is genuinely useful here — Chimney Rock, the wider lake shoreline, and Asheville are all a drive away, and public transport in this part of the mountains is limited. Pack layers regardless of season, since mountain weather around Lake Lure can shift quickly even in summer.