Nicole's Guidebook
Food scene
Tasty eats around Fairway Villa
Legends on the Lake
153 Mountains BlvdDelicious food with amazing views! Closed Monday and Tuesday!
If you go to Asheville YOU MUST TRY THIS PLACE! About 50 min from the condo. Highly recommend the Duck Taco and Pork Belly Taco. 🙌🏼 Margs are good too.
440 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrIf you go to Asheville YOU MUST TRY THIS PLACE! About 50 min from the condo. Highly recommend the Duck Taco and Pork Belly Taco. 🙌🏼 Margs are good too.
Dine at River watch with burgers, crispy fries and American fare while overlooking the River.
60 locals recommend
Riverwatch Bar & Grill
379 Main StDine at River watch with burgers, crispy fries and American fare while overlooking the River.
“The Lakehouse” Beautiful Lake Views and tasty food!
122 locals recommend
Larkin's On the Lake Restaurant
1020 Memorial Hwy“The Lakehouse” Beautiful Lake Views and tasty food!
KayLynn’s
107 Raleigh DrCute gift shop with coffee and small baked goods! Perfect for a small breakfast!
Perfect for a nice dinner date or with family! More upscale vibe. Beautiful old In. Nestled in the mountains.
21 locals recommend
The Esmeralda Inn & Restaurant
910 Main StPerfect for a nice dinner date or with family! More upscale vibe. Beautiful old In. Nestled in the mountains.
Upscale dinner and Sunday brunch. Call ahead for availability 828-625-2525 as they may be closed for special events.
32 locals recommend
The 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa
2771 Memorial HwyUpscale dinner and Sunday brunch. Call ahead for availability 828-625-2525 as they may be closed for special events.
Hiking
Gorgeous trails both on-site and locally!
Buffalo Creek Park Trail
Buffalo Creek Park TrailChimney Rock State Park
431 Main StChimney Rock State Park
Catawba Falls Trailhead
3074 Catawba River RdHickory Nut Falls
Hickory Nut Falls is an easy 1.6 mile hike (round trip).
Golf
Two premier golf courses located on-site!
Complimentary driving range! Irons of many sizes for kids as young as 6. Private lessons available.
Golf pricing for 18 holes is:
$56 Mon-Thurs
$61 Friday-Sun
$42 after 1pm daily
49 locals recommend
Bald Mountain Golf Course
162 Mountains BlvdComplimentary driving range! Irons of many sizes for kids as young as 6. Private lessons available.
Golf pricing for 18 holes is:
$56 Mon-Thurs
$61 Friday-Sun
$42 after 1pm daily
Apple Valley Golf Course
309 Winesap RdGrocery
Large grocery and great selection! Starbucks inside! Also recommend the tiramisu in the frozen desserts. 😋
Nearest Grocery Store is Ingles in Lake Lure, about a 15 min drive. Address: 276 NC-9, Lake Lure, NC 28746
124 locals recommend
Ingles Market
276 NC-9Nearest Grocery Store is Ingles in Lake Lure, about a 15 min drive. Address: 276 NC-9, Lake Lure, NC 28746
Adventure & Activities
So much to do within an hour of Fairway Villa!
Explore all that Biltmore has to offer including the Gardens, Conservatory, miles of trails, the historic Biltmore House and Antler Hill Village, Winery, a Farmyard, and a playground!”
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StExplore all that Biltmore has to offer including the Gardens, Conservatory, miles of trails, the historic Biltmore House and Antler Hill Village, Winery, a Farmyard, and a playground!”
Scenic guided horseback rides in the mountains! Check the kitchen drawer for a brochure for 10% off.
Pricing: 1 hour is $55/person and 1.5 hours is $75/person. Must be 7+ for the guided rides! Pony rides available for 9 and under for $15 (approx 15 minutes).
80 locals recommend
Cedar Creek Stables
542 Cedar Creek RdScenic guided horseback rides in the mountains! Check the kitchen drawer for a brochure for 10% off.
Pricing: 1 hour is $55/person and 1.5 hours is $75/person. Must be 7+ for the guided rides! Pony rides available for 9 and under for $15 (approx 15 minutes).
Morse Park
2948 Memorial HwyBeautiful park with scenic mountain and lake views.
Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine
397 Main StZen Tubing
608 Riverside Dr$25 per person! Cooler floats available.
Canopy Ridge Farm
7115 US-64Zip Lining!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Golf carts are available for rental at the Golf Shop!
Golf carts are available for rent at the Golf Shop for $80 per day with a refundable deposit!