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Family getaway to Lake Junaluska

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Queen's Farm Stables
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First floor Master BR #1

1 King Bed

First floor Master BR #2

1 King Bed

Second floor BR #1

1 Queen Bed

Second floor BR #2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family getaway to Lake Junaluska

Attractive, quiet, fully furnished mountain house on the grounds of the Lake Junaluska Conference Center. Large deck in the trees; mountain view from the front porch. Equipped with a smart TV (with free access to the Spectrum TV channels), DVD player, free Wi-fi, washer/dryer/laundry supplies, dishwasher, wood-burning fireplace, central heating/cooling, and ceiling fans in every room. Linens and towels available upon request; fee varies depending on amount of laundry left for the housekeeper. Within walking distance of the pool, playground, Rose Walk, trail around the lake, and other activities. Five-minute drive to Waynesville or Maggie Valley, 15-minute drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway, 25-minute drive to Asheville, and many hiking opportunities nearby. Well-behaved dogs welcome (maximum of 2).

Property manager

Kathy Rentz
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Quiet, well-behaved dogs only, no cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rents for a maximum of two weeks per party unless other arrangements are pre-approved by owner

Important information

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lake Junaluska

Lake Junaluska is home to this holiday home. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pisgah National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Queen's Farm Stables and Waynesville Recreation Center. Maggie Valley Festival Grounds and Fantasy Golf & Game Room are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Junaluska, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Queen's Farm Stables - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Waynesville Recreation Center - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 12 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Singletree Heritage Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Rooster Southern Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family getaway to Lake Junaluska have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Family getaway to Lake Junaluska pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Family getaway to Lake Junaluska?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family getaway to Lake Junaluska?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family getaway to Lake Junaluska located?

Situated in Lake Junaluska, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Queen's Farm Stables and Blue Ridge Health - Haywood are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed for MiniNats in Maggie Valley

Overall, our experience was great, and Kathy was very communicative and quite amenable! The only thing that I would have appreciated a heads up on was the fact that she has a permanent tenant in the basement. That said, we barely noticed that he was on the property at all. Check in and check out was super easy, and the area is relatively quiet. Heads up- make sure that you bring your own towels and linens unless you don't mind doing some laundry during your stay. All in all, I 10/10 recommend for a nice family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Get-Away for Christmas!

This home was charming, comfortable, and spacious enough for our 7 adults and 1 toddler. It was well equipped with everything needed for our family's Christmas gathering! We invited guests for dinner and there was space in the dining area to add a card table (we brought the table) so that 12 people could eat together. Kathy was very responsive and helpful when we had questions. Our toddler enjoyed the near-by playground and adults enjoyed the almost 3-mile walk around the Lake. Lake Junaluska is always a peaceful, beautiful place to visit regardless of the time of year. We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Lake Junaluska. The home was cozy, clean, and well appointed. Beds and furniture were comfortable. We had a great stay and would stay here again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

This is a wonderful property with lots of room. The house was extremely clean and equipped with all the convivences to make your stay comfortable. Don't overlook this place if you're looking for a place around Lake Junaluska.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family Weekend at Lake Junaluska

Every year, my three sisters and their spouses celebrate our family with a reunion in a rented home centrally located to our home addresses. Of the many places we have stayed, our weekend at Lake Junaluska was our best experience. The home was beautifully appointed, spacious (and including two ground floor master suites for our older sisters and partners), warm and inviting for sharing conversations in a cozy circle in comfortable living room seating, and our host, Kathy, was immediately responsive in all communications -- offering flexibility in all details, including our rebooking after Hurricane Helene. The Lake Junaluska area is beautiful, especially the overlooks across the lake and mountains and the well-used paved walking/running tour around the lake. Beautiful and so relaxing. We highly recommend this home and will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhett W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot at Lake Junaluska

Very comfy and roomy spot to enjoy Lake Junaluska, Waynesville, with easy access to Great Smokey Mountains NP. Plenty of room for our group of 8. House well equipped and host very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a weekend getaway

My family and I really enjoyed our time here. Great place to stay for Apple Festival weekend! We hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Owner was very responsive to emails. Nice, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and convenient

We enjoyed our stay so much - the weather was a great break from the heat and humidity in Florida. The house is comfortable and convenient to all Lake J has to offer; downtown Waynesville is less than 15 minutes away.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Spacious Family Getaway

This was our second stay at this home and our seventh vacation at Lake Junaluska. We like the space, everyone has their own room and a connecting bathroom. The dog friendly policy allows my Dad to bring his traveling companion which is a huge consideration in getting our whole family together. The walking distance to Lake Junaluska is of course the biggest draw. I can't say enough about how much we all love Lake Junaluska. A truly special place for respite and renewal!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cynthia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Good enough, if you are okay with a man in basement and lots of pet dander.

The size is good, but the level of pet dander made some in our group uncomfortable. We don't like the idea of bringing our own linens. It's an older house, and showing some wear. We like the natural light. In the upstairs bed rooms, we had trouble finding a comfortable temperature for sleeping. We had children with us, and don't like the idea of having a man in the basement.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beth Dunaway

Great location and layout for family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway!

Wonderful layout and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tangela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We traveled to Lake Junaluska for a conference and ordination. Kathy communicated well leading up to our check-in. She answered questions, provided thorough details, and responded quickly to communication both prior to and during our stay. This home is lovely and was a comfortable place to land for a week. We would definitely return in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary E. M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Retreat

This house was the ideal retreat for us during our stay. We were attending a week-long event at the Event Center which was just a short distance away. The house had everything we needed; clean rooms, comfortable furniture, wi-fi, kitchen facilities, etc. Would love to come again next year but unfortunately it is already booked for our dates. I hope to return someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet getaway

Wonderful home- great layout for teens and our toddler. Beautiful setting, friendly neighbors, cooking essentials were all there and plenty of seating to eating and visiting. Very responsive host!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

We were all there for my oldest son’s wedding The house and location is beautiful. Owner was very helpful. Will be returning when not such a rush. But thank you for the use of your beautiful home. We had great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia S., Sophia, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Great house! Comfortable beds, plenty of room, laid out well. Great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

bailey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Weekend getaway with friends

Nice house, clean. Really close to neighbors. Wasn’t a big fan of bringing my own linens, towels, dish cloth,etc. There wasn’t enough toilet paper. And check out wanting you to make beds empty dishwasher and still charge $90 cleaning fee! Thanks for the stay but 1 and done!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie W., Oxford, MS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This is a great location and stay if you're traveling to Lake Junaluska or surrounding area. The owner is a text or email away with any needs or questions, making sure her guests are taken care of. I can't say enough good things about this clean and spacious property.
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded Expectations!!

Frim the day we booked this property until the hour we locked the door our stay was perfect. The house is super spacious with plenty of room for 4 house guests as well and an additional 4 that joined us for a cook out on the large deck. The house had everything we needed to be comfortable and safe. An unexpected joy was the communication with the owner, Kathy. She answered every question we had and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was first rate. A bonus was the beautiful mountain view from the end of the driveway. I am putting this property on the top of my favorite VBRO mountain property list. I will DEFINITELY be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwina S., Winston-Salem NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house/great location

We stayed here for the lake junaluska conference. It’s the perfect house for convenience to the lake and is minutes away from Waynesville and Maggie Valley, and about a 30 minute drive to Asheville. We thoroughly enjoyed the large and shady deck, and even though it’s in the middle of a neighborhood it still felt very private and peaceful. Older style house is charming and had lots of room for us (3 couples and our mom). Our mother enjoyed a bedroom on the main floor with its own bathroom and she was able to not have to deal with stairs to get to the deck since those were on the main floor. We really appreciated the extra parking space our host made, plus if you happen to have a mini-cooper/smallish car, you could pull one car up as far as the parking area will let you, then just park the little car behind it, so we were able to accommodate our 4 vehicles! The only suggestion to our host would be to label the light switches lol! We had a great time here-thanks again 😁
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space for family visit

This house was perfect for our family. We were in town for a wedding and we enjoyed cooking meals and sitting together in the main room and on the deck to visit. I didn’t remember the note about no towels and lines when I made the reservation, but Kathy sent a reminder and when I had a question about it, the reply came within minutes. Would absolutely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary E. M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extremely pleased

The house was lovely with large, clean, comfortable rooms. Furniture was comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet and in a good location for our purposes. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

We really enjoyed our stay!! Met our needs in everway!! Really lovely 😍
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Rentz

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I grew up at Lake Junaluska, and while Cincinnati, Ohio, has been my hometown for over 30 years now, it has been a lifelong dream of mine to own a property in NC where so many of my favorite memories were made. At last I got my chance, and I couldn't be happier with my Lake Junaluska getaway! Many thanks to my husband, Dave, for supporting this big life step. We hope you have a great time at the place and learn to love Lake Junaluska and the Waynesville area as much as our family does.

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