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Luxurious Mountain Retreat for the Discerning Traveler

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Waynesville, NC
  • Popular LocationWheels Through Time Museum20 min drive
  • Popular LocationTube World22 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaggie Valley Festival Grounds22 min drive
  • AirportKnoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)117 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxurious Mountain Retreat for the Discerning Traveler

The beauty and serenity of the western North Carolina Mountains never fails to fill visitors with joy and peace. We purchased our own three acres of heaven and built a luxurious Guest House so we can share the mountain experience with you.

The Guest House sleeps 4 with two queen beds. The house has been designed for maximum relaxation and pampering. Situated on the bold creek that runs through the property, every room opens onto a 46’ covered deck that overlooks the creek. You can open large sliding glass doors to let the relaxing sound of the creek fill the house or wander out onto the deck to enjoy the fresh mountain air and sunshine.

Careful consideration went into every aspect of our Guest House accommodations. There are two comfortable master bedroom suites with inviting private baths. Relax in the central great-room in front of an evening fire. The gourmet kitchen with cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops is a weekend chef’s delight!

We have furnished and outfitted the Guest House to please even the most discerning traveler. You will enjoy comfortable queen beds with smooth linens and full pillows. Large ensuite baths with soft towels and complimentary soaps and shampoos. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to make a romantic dinner, hearty breakfast or picnic lunch to take on a hike. The living room has comfortable seating in front of a wood-burning fireplace and large, Smart TV. Out on the deck, there are relaxing rockers where you can put your feet up and enjoy a good book. For summer nights, there is a great fire pit situated in a bend of the creek.

While The Guest House offers a peaceful and private retreat, it is close to everything that makes western North Carolina so appealing as a vacation getaway. Outdoor adventures abound. Take an invigorating hike or rafting trip, a leisurely walk around Lake Junaluska or experience zip-lining through the scenic forest. Enjoy casual or upscale dining and delightful shopping in charming downtown Waynesville, just five minutes away. Drive 30 minutes to Asheville for more dining and shopping opportunities or to visit the always incredible Biltmore Estate.

The house is easily accessible and available year-round. We invite you to relax and re-energize at our North Carolina Guest House. We’re sure you will fall in love with the magic of these glorious mountains!

Property manager

Peg Ganger

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed on the deck.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved dogs are welcome. Please, no cats.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Luxurious Mountain Retreat Discerning Traveler House Waynesville
Luxurious Mountain Retreat Discerning Traveler House
Luxurious Mountain Retreat Discerning Traveler Waynesville
Luxurious Mountain Retreat Discerning Traveler

About the area

Waynesville

Located in Waynesville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Balsam Spa and Lake Junaluska Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pisgah National Forest. Barber Orchard Fruitstand and Waynesville Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 12 min drive
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 20 min drive
  • Stompin' Ground - 20 min drive
  • Tube World - 22 min drive
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Maggie's Galley - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papas & Beer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Frog Level Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious Mountain Retreat for the Discerning Traveler pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Luxurious Mountain Retreat for the Discerning Traveler?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Mountain Retreat for the Discerning Traveler?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Mountain Retreat for the Discerning Traveler located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Barber Orchard Fruitstand and within 6 miles (10 km) of LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Balsam Spa. Smoky Mountain Jumphouse and Waynesville Recreation Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 198 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity in the summer
Lovely setting on bubbling stream. Clean, well appointed and comfortable cottage. Good restaurants in the area. Green and cool, relaxing and serene.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F., Cary, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable stay
Everything lived up to the description. Kitchen very well stocked with pans, cutlery and dishes. I appreciated some options for storage since those are often lacking in rental properties. I also appreciated the shampoo etc in the bathrooms. The best part is the deck and creek. I really appreciated that the porch is gated at both ends so I didn’t have to worry about my dog running off. That gave him some freedom and me peace of mind. Everything worked fine but I would recommend adding instructions to the welcome book for the dishwasher as it took me a bit to figure it out.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Woodland & Creek Oasis
Wonderful visit to the North Carolina Mountains The cabin was clean & tidy and cozily furnished. My girlfriend, doggy & I all enjoyed every moment on the property. The highlight was definitely having breakfast & dinners on the back porch area with the babbling creek just maybe 20 or so feet away
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a getaway
Had a relaxing time listening to the stream from the deck and living room , plenty of parking for motorcycle trailer , enjoyed riding on the blue ridge parkway and all other roads in the area Location close to restaurants and all other essentials
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful creekside gem
Beautiful location and well appointed property. Close to Waynesville for shopping while being close to nature too. Definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cabin!
Can’t say enough good things about this wonderful home! Perfect is the only word that comes to mind. We have stayed in Waynesville on our anniversary for years and will definitely choose to stay at this place in the years to come! Peg is wonderful and will answer any questions you have:) can’t wait until our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B., Blythewood SC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Stay
The description of the rental was on point. Loved it. No smells and was like new. The mountain stream was nice even though it was too cold outside to enjoy sitting on the porch. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip
Wonderful place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absoulety Wonderous Place
We did a short 2-night visit to see the Biltmore during Christmas. Really wished I booked their place for a few more nights. First and most importantly we would like to thank Ms. Peg for the ability to bring our puppies with us, they are family and mean everything to us. To rent such a wonderful place which is pet friendly was amazing. Everything from the furnishings to the property was whimsical and amazing. I have rented places in the NC mountains high up with great views; however, this place was amazing, and I preferred much more due to the location and ease of access compared to steep incline, goose bump driveways. I will be returning to rent this place several times as long as they hopefully have it listed to do so. Almost not wanting to leave such a great review out of jealously someone may have this place other than me! We look extremely forward to returning and exploring more of Waynesville and the Ashville area, to include Cherokee which I heard is not too far from this wonderful place. Thank you again Ms. Peg we will be seeing you very soon again. This place deserves 10 stars not 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T., Camden, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great! Great! Great!
Our 4 night stay was perfect. The house was very clean, very cozy, and very nicely decorated. The stream that runs along behind the house is beautiful. This will be our spot for future visits to the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023