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Evening Shade River Lodge and Cabins

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Chimney Rock State Park

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Panoramic Double Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, River View | Terrace/patio
Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Panoramic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View | Balcony view
Panoramic Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, River View | Private kitchen | Microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils
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

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Map
745 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC, 28720

What's nearby

  • Chimney Rock State Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ingles Market
  • ‪Legends on the Lake - ‬28 min drive
  • Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure
  • Grey Hawk Bar & Grill
  • ‪The Highlands Kitchen + Bar - ‬14 min drive

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

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

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

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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 at Evening Shade River Lodge and Cabins?

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 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Chimney Rock State Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lake Lure. Biltmore Estate is 25.5 mi (41 km) away.

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