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Evening Shade River Lodge and Cabins

3.0 star property
After exploring the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, travelers can relax by the firepit or stroll through beautiful gardens at this riverside retreat.

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Evening Shade River Lodge and Cabins sits close to Chimney Rock State Park, offering a peaceful getaway with its garden and firepit. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, convenient in-room WiFi, free self parking, and barbecue grills for outdoor cooking.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

About the neighborhood

Located in Chimney Rock, Evening Shade River Lodge and Cabins is in the mountains. Biltmore Estate is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure. Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Visit our Chimney Rock travel guide
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745 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC, 28720

What's nearby

  • Chimney Rock State Park
    Chimney Rock State Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Restaurants

  • Ingles Market
  • Point Lookout Winery
  • Canoe Kitchen And Bar
  • Victory @ Rumbling Bald Resort
  • Legends on the Lake

About this property

Evening Shade River Lodge and Cabins

Motel near Chimney Rock State Park
Located close to Lake Lure, Evening Shade River Lodge and Cabins provides a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Evening Shade River Lodge and Cabins include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and daily housekeeping

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 21 and December 27.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 4 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Evening Shade River Lodge Cabins Chimney Rock
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Frequently asked questions

Is Evening Shade River Lodge and Cabins pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Evening Shade River Lodge and Cabins?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Evening Shade River Lodge and Cabins?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Evening Shade River Lodge and Cabins located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is in the same region as Chimney Rock State Park, Lake Lure, and Biltmore Estate.

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Reviews

Evening Shade River Lodge and Cabins Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 300 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We chose this place based purely on its location and hoped for the best. It didn’t wow us, but it didn’t disappoint. My biggest issue is that there was no one in the office for check in, our key was in an envelope with our names on it taped to the office door with a page of instructions, and we had to call the number on the instruction sheet to find out about things like the wifi only to be told that it was in “the notebook”. The notebook they referred to was buried in a basket that I had to dig around and find. The notebook had interesting information in it, like a page instructing us not to turn the a/c below 70° or it would freeze and we’d have no a/c. The dishes in the cabinet and drawer were not clean, guests are to wash, dry, and put dishes away and someone didn’t seem to understand what that means,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kety

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little place. Just a bit dated.

This place was great. Parking was tight, but enough spaces available. Rooms were a bit dated and could use some general maintenance. Never met the front office staff, but check in and out was easy. The view made up for any problem we may have had!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing. You are transported back in time to this quaint, little, cabin like room and property. It is quiet, peaceful, and relaxing. Property is right on the river. We sat by the river on the swing in the mornings. I sat on a rock reading a book for hours while listening to the sounds of the river. At night, we were able to make a fire and hang out with other guest at the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have given it a 5 star rating, but the TV was not working due to internet issues...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good restful stay

Beautiful view of the river and the lady at check-in was extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cutest little place right in chimney rock. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. The room was super cozy and clean with a nice balcony and view of the river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love this place great place to get away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would book again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yogesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water and fire pits behind the property
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were super nice and accommodating. Room was quaint for just 2 nights, not a lot of moving around room. The bathroom did its job, towels were soft and plenty, even had makeup towels and complementary essentials. Just some mold up the walls and on the ceiling, there was no fan in there. The river was the nicest addition to the stay. Since the room was small, it was nice to sit out on the rocker or go down on the rocks and watch the river. The downtown tourist area is a minute down the road. It is such a nice spot we would definitely consider coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Getaway

It was a wonderful, peaceful, relaxing weekend. Staff was friendly and the room was so nice and the view was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great place

it was a bit small but very confortable. the sifa bed was pretty good. overall, it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely and charming property!! The view out the back porch was tranquil. I was surprised we had such a nice mountain and river view! The room itself is adorable, clean, and has a homey feel. The owners are very kind and accommodating, and the coffee out front in the morning was great! We had a wonderful two-night stay, and we look forward to staying again! The ceilings are a bit low, but we are 5’6 and 5’9 and did just fine! Thank you again for looking up firework information for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Yashira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I have mixed feelings about this place. The location was ok. I LOVED the creek behind the place and I would stay here again just because of that. I LOVED seating on the porch looking at chimney rock also while listening to the creek and birds. Ok I love nature and the back of this place did it for me. The property itself is fine, BUT only bcz I’m 5’2. I could touch the ceiling and my arm wasn’t even fully extended. Anyone over 5’6 would have to dock. No coffee in the room, but they do provide coffee in the front office.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Amenities
Amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

william

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was met in reception by someone who barked at me like I was trespassing. I took the key went to the room, looked around and went straight back to reception handed back the key and left. Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful view! The owners were so accommodating and sweet. A bit older but comfy beds and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MELINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views were amazing and the staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Evening Shade is AMAZING! Thank you!

The Evening Shade hotel is amazing - we have now been a few times and each time it does not disappoint. The staff is friendly. The cabins are wonderful. The scenery is breattaking… it is truly our favorite spot in all of the Blue Ridge Mountains! Thank you to the wonderful owners, too! We love the Evening Shade!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a relaxing, family friendly location. We enjoyed the rocky beach area, the cold river water and so many places to sit and relax. Exactly as pictured and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We plan to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Friendly owners and guests. Gorgeous surroundings. Couldn't ask for a better getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: Offered backyard access to the river Had a balcony to sit and enjoy the sounds of the water Grill access Was very clean and quiet Was about 2 minutes from restaurants and shops in Chimney Rock Was about 5 minutes from Lake Lure Cons: Property was right on the highway; therefore, there was road noise. The rooms were dated; bathroom very small No coffeepot in the room; however, you could use the one in the front office
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024