160 Whitney Blvd

Apple Valley Villas, built in 1984 within the Rumbling Bald Resort community at Lake Lure, is a low-rise collection of one-bedroom villas and studio-style units arranged as stacked walk-up condominiums. Exteriors are modest and lodge-like, surrounded by wooded slopes and shared lawns; many units have private decks facing wooded or winter mountain views. Interiors typically feature open floorplans with kitchenettes or small full kitchens, breakfast bars or islands, built-in storage and remodeled finishes in some units such as luxury vinyl tile or laminate wood flooring. Building-level conveniences include attic storage and common laundry hookups in select units; several units are sold furnished for immediate use. Property common areas are resort-oriented: two outdoor pool complexes, an indoor pool/fitness center, sauna, tennis courts, hiking trails, picnic and beach/marina access on Lake Lure, plus on-site dining and spa services through the larger resort. Parking is surface-level with community-maintained lawn and grounds care handled by the HOA/POA. Ownership carries both monthly HOA dues and a Rumbling Bald Resort POA fee plus an initiation charge that provides access to resort amenities; units often participate in the resort rental program. Pet policies, specific parking allocations and some services are governed by association rules tied to the resort membership.