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Mountain Lake Lodge

4.5(1,697)
Hotel

About

Mountain Lake Lodge offers a rustic mountain setting across a sprawling 2,600-acre nature preserve with hiking trails, three pools, and a nature center. The lodge’s stately accommodations provide a peaceful retreat, while on-site dining and a tavern support relaxed business gatherings amid Southern hospitality.

The property’s claim to fame is as a primary filming location for the movie Dirty Dancing, with a free self-guided tour highlighting iconic scenes. Its outdoor event spaces and charming cabins, including the famous Baby’s cabin, make it a distinctive venue for small corporate retreats or team offsites seeking both nature and nostalgia.

Best for

  • Rustic executive retreats & nature escapes
  • Client dinners with scenic outdoor views
  • Small group meetings with unique local character

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Iconic Dirty Dancing Filming Location
Historic Significance
Iconic Dirty Dancing Filming Location
Mountain Lake Lodge is famously known as one of the primary filming locations for the iconic movie "Dirty Dancing," including the famous "lift" scene filmed on the grounds. The resort offers a free self-guided tour map highlighting exact filming
2600-acre nature preserve with hiking trails and pools
Natural Setting
2600-acre nature preserve with hiking trails and pools
The lodge sits within a vast 2,600-acre nature preserve featuring hiking trails, three pools, a hot tub, and a nature center with reptiles. This rustic mountain setting offers a peaceful atmosphere away from urban bustle, ideal for outdoor-oriented
Picturesque outdoor ceremony and reception sites
Outdoor Event Spaces
Picturesque outdoor ceremony and reception sites
The property includes beautiful outdoor ceremony sites and reception spaces that work well for events, with scenic views of the grounds visible from an enclosed patio dining area. These spaces combine natural charm with functional event hosting.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 1,697 reviews