![]() If we were to book again, I'd definitely try to get the Virginia (Baby's) cottage, but the Chestnut Lodge suited us just fine for this visit. We booked very last minute, and were able to get the 2-night minimum waived, so was happy to book what was available. There are four sections to choose from for your stay: Main Mountain lodge, Historic/Rustic Cabins (including the Virginia Lodge, best known as "Baby's Cabin" in the film), Blueberry Ridge Mountain Homes and the Chestnut Lodges, where we stayed.Ĭhestnut Lodge – Photo Source: Mountain Lake Lodge was built in the 1930's, was updated in 2012, and maintains a rustic, dated feel, with modern amenities families will appreciate. What some may find this place lacking in 5-star luxuries, is more than made up for in it's picturesque setting, historic charm and film culture coolness factor. The front desk staff were super pleasant and accommodating and will give you a self-guided tour map to visit the locations where scenes in the film were shot.įAMILY ACCOMMODATIONS AT MOUNTAIN LAKE LODGE You will then veer off behind to registration and check-in – the location where Johnny sped off in frustration in the film (except the opposite way). As soon as you arrive you'll see the Main Lodge from the first scenes of the film. New for 2022, the resort now offers anytime stay Kellerman's Film Packages.ĭisclaimer 2022 – as travel protocols and advisories continue to be ever-changing given the uncertainty of current pandemic/endemic times, please consult your country's foreign travel policies (for Canadian Travellers, go HERE) as well as destination websites for the latest updates/mobility requirements before you book and venture off.ĭriving 7 miles up the winding road (sans guard rails) to get to the resort is an experience in itself and where the anticipation builds (and I got my giddy on with "Big Girls Don't Cry" swirling in my head). 2022 marks the 35th Anniversary of the film's release, and the resort recently released its dates for Dirty Dancing Weekends in 2022-2023. ![]() UPDATE 2022: Mountain Lake Lodge is the set location for the new celebrity dance competition TV series "The Real Dirty Dancing". Other scenes were shot at Lake Lure in North Carolina. ![]() Mountain Lake Lodge served as the location for many of the most memorable film scenes, including the iconic "water lift," dining room, beach games, gazebo dance classes, and Houseman family cabin scenes. In reality, it's in the state " for lovers" and probably, then, more suited to the love story of our fave dancing duo. Virginia? I know, in the film Kellerman's was supposed to be set in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York. The hotel has a 2-night minimum stay restriction on weekends, so we were just going to stop by and take in the sights, but a few days before departing on our road trip I called the hotel and they were able to book us into a cottage that would fit the 6 of us! Excited was an understatement! We were going to THE KELLERMAN'S MOUNTAIN HOUSE!!!!Ībout 13 hours drive from Toronto, Mountain Lake Lodge is set at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Pembroke, Virginia. Filmed in 1987, this year marks the 30 th Anniversary of the film, which just fueled my "hungry eyes" to see this place for myself and make a bucket list wish come true! When we booked our road trip vacation to Myrtle Beach and I saw that Mountain Lake Lodge was on the way, I knew stopping in was an opportunity we couldn't pass up. My heart went "ga-gung" and I couldn't believe there was actually a place to visit where Baby had the time of her life with Johnny! I remember it being one of the first times I felt truly inspired in my youth, and also having my 1 st celebrity crush on the suave and striking Patrick Swayze (RIP beautiful man).Ībout 2 years ago, after seeing the film on TV replay, I searched "where the movie dirty dancing was filmed" and came across a search hit for the "real" Kellerman's Mountain House – Mountain Lake Lodge. My love of the "Dirty Dancing" movie has been borderline obsessive since I saw this film in theatres when I was 8 years old (censorship wasn't a big deal for us 80's kids). (*Originally published in 2017 updated for 2022) Stay at The Real Life "Dirty Dancing Resort" – Mountain Lake Lodge ("Kellerman's Mountain House")
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