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Lone Star Retreat # 3 -10 min to Waynesville & BR Pkwy-25 min to Biltmore Estate

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Relax in Adirondack chairs & enjoy crisp fall evenings by your private gas fire-pit on the 60' deck overlooking beautiful Lake Junaluska
Sunrise view from private deck
Bright, open great room with comfy leather sofa and easy chair
Enjoy your morning coffee by the large windows overlooking the lake
Daybed with trundle for additional sleeping space or a great second sofa

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lone Star Retreat # 3 -10 min to Waynesville & BR Pkwy-25 min to Biltmore Estate

Lone Star Retreat # 3 at Lake Junaluska is a charming 1BR apartment with a 60' deck overlooking the lake. PET FRIENDLY, private firepit w/ deck seating, free access to pool, tennis, FAST WiFi. Located on the south side of the lake where its peaceful & quiet. Apt is complete with amenities for a long weekend or an extended stay. 10 min to restaurants, shops & grocery stores. Four golf courses within 5-15 min, ski Cataloochee Mt. 20 min away. Ask about our other properties if we're booked!

Charming 700 sq ft eco-friendly 1 BR/1BA apartment located on the lower level of our home. Private entrance off the spacious 60' deck with breathtaking views of the lake & mountains. We're nestled in a gorgeous wooded area with a tree-house feel! We live in the upper level of the house but always give our guests complete privacy! Must be able to navigate short flights of stairs down to apartment from parking area (as shown in photos). Walk to the lake (includes some hills) in 5-10 minutes.

DEN AREA:
- Open floor plan with wood floors & large wrap-around windows that overlook Lake Junaluska
- Leather sofa & easy chair, a twin daybed & pull-out trundle & dining table that seats four
- 50” Smart TV with Roku, Fubo, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, ESPN+
- Secure WI-FI 229 Mbps

KITCHEN/LAUNDRY:
- Full-size kitchen furnished with all appliances, cookware, dishes, glassware, utensils. See "Amenities" for complete list
- Starter supply of coffee & basic spices, paper goods & soaps provided
- Separate laundry room. Washer/dryer stocked w/ starter supply of laundry essentials

BEDROOM / BATHROOM:
- Queen bed with 4" memory foam mattress topper
- Bathroom is attached to bedroom for privacy & has a tub-shower combo
- All linens provided plus starter supply of basic toiletries & paper goods

DECK:
- Patio seating & private gas firepit
- New Weber gas-grill

EXTRA AMENITIES:
- 2 complimentary day passes to access to Lake Junaluska pool & rec area during summer months
- Cataloochee Kids Ski Free vouchers (restrictions apply)
- Whole-house water filtration system
- Keyless door-locks
- Mitsubishi mini-split air conditioner/heater for ensured year-round comfort

Preferred dates unavailable? Message us for info about our other properties!
Lone Star Retreat Apt # 3 1BR/1BA apt
Lake Life 2BR/2BA house - 1 min walk from Lake Junaluska grounds
Lake Life Upper Studio Apt - 1 min walk from Lake Junaluska grounds
Rock Wall Retreat Studio apt - 1 min walk from Lake Junaluska grounds

***COVID19*** For everyone's protection, our housekeeping staff continues to follow CDC guidelines for cleaning & disinfecting this space.

REC CENTER / CLUBHOUSE ACCESS:
- 2 complimentary day passes to access to Lake Junaluska pool & rec area. Playground, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, shuffleboard & putt-putt golf. Paddle boards, canoes, kayaks & tennis racquets may be rented at Lake Junaluska Rec hut. Water sport amenities available Memorial Day - Labor Day.

We live year-round upstairs on the first level of the house and are available by phone 24-7. We give our guests complete privacy, but are available to help with recommendations and/or directions if you need us!

Paradise for outdoor enthusiasts! Lake Junaluska is a 200 acre lake that is home to bald eagles, swans, Canadian geese & more. Year-round golf, tennis, fishing (NC fishing license required) and walking/biking on the 3.8 mile paved path around the lake. Seasonal pool, paddle board & kayak rentals, mini golf, and shuffleboard. Nestled between the Great Smoky Mountains and The Blue Ridge, we’re surrounded by amazing hiking trails and waterfalls.

Just minutes from restaurants, breweries, galleries and shops!

- Waynesville 4 Mi
- Maggie Valley 6 Mi
- Blue Ridge Parkway Access 8 Mi
- Cataloochee Ski Area 13 Mi
- Cherokee Casino 15 Mi
- Asheville Biltmore Estate 24 Mi
- Bryson City 35 Mi
- Gatlinburg 59 Mi

Located 2-3 minutes off Hwy 23/74/19. Paved roads throughout the neighborhood and fast snow plowing in the winter makes for easy year-round visits. Elevation 2700 ft.

PARKING:
- ONE (1) dedicated parking space located on the street. If you will have a second vehicle, please contact us for help regarding parking

- Minimum age for renters is 25
- Non-Smoking property
- Not handicap accessible. Appx 25 steps down to apartment
- Unit is in lower level of home. Owners live year around upstairs
PET POLICY:
- 2 pet limit per reservation - 70 pound weight limit per dog
- $75 non-refundable pet fee
- Rentals exceeding 13 nights, the pet fee is assessed per dog
- Dogs MUST be fully housebroken
- Declawed cats welcome
CLEANING FEE:
-Cleaning Fee $75. For stays of 21 nts or more, a mid-stay cleaning required

Minimum age for renters is 25

Exit Cleaning Fee $75. For stays longer than 21 nights, additional cleanings are required. Contact us for details.

Property manager

Carolyn Walker
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 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Exit Cleaning Fee $75. For stays longer than 15 nights, additional cleanings are required. Contact us for details.
- Rentals exceeding 13 nights, the pet fee is assessed per dog - Dogs MUST be fully housebroken - Fully declawed cats welcome

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Junaluska

Located in Lake Junaluska, this apartment is in the city centre and on a lake. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Smoky Mountain Jumphouse, or consider a night out at Folkmoot Friendship Center. 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 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Haywood Regional Medical Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Waynesville Recreation Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Queen's Farm Stables - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Singletree Heritage Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Rooster Southern Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lone Star Retreat # 3 -10 min to Waynesville & BR Pkwy-25 min to Biltmore Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lone Star Retreat # 3 -10 min to Waynesville & BR Pkwy-25 min to Biltmore Estate pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lone Star Retreat # 3 -10 min to Waynesville & BR Pkwy-25 min to Biltmore Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lone Star Retreat # 3 -10 min to Waynesville & BR Pkwy-25 min to Biltmore Estate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lone Star Retreat # 3 -10 min to Waynesville & BR Pkwy-25 min to Biltmore Estate located?

Located in the heart of Lake Junaluska, this apartment building is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Lake Junaluska Golf Course and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center and Blue Ridge Health - Haywood. Haywood Regional Medical Center and Queen's Farm Stables are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

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

Great place

This is a wonderful peaceful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

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

Great place to stay

My family and I had a great time. Very clean and a great location at the lake. Good fishing too!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOHN G.

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

Fantastic Lake Getaway

Impecably maintained and well decorated getaway with beautiful lake views. Great home base for visiting the Smokeys.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

Great Spot at Lake Junaluska

Another enjoyable visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C., Palmerton

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

Wonderful !

Very much enjoyed our stay at the long star , perfect place !!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

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

Honeymoon

This was a great little trip! The house was nice and clean the host was very very helpful with anything we had questions on and even provided some snacks! I would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne z.

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

Wonderful house!

This house was absolutely perfect! We loved the location and the amenities. We can’t wait to stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

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

July 2024 Vacation Stay

We enjoyed staying at the Lone Star Retreat. The unit was nice and clean and it had a pretty view of the lake. There are lots of beautiful flowers and trees on the property too. We had a great time walking around the lake and also going to Waynesville, Asheville and some waterfall hikes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayme R.

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

Scenic & peaceful

This property was a serene setting; quiet and beautiful. When we are in the area again, this will be our first choice of a place to stay!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James W., Clarendon, NC

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

Scenic Views and Magestic Mountains

We stayed 6 nights at this property and we were very satisfied with the entire stay. Good views, good people, and the views were indescribable.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

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

Great vacation spot

We booked this for our granddaughter and family. being from Florida they wanted something in the mountains and it met every expectation. Nice to have the amenities also at the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

Paradise in the woods

It was outstanding. Beautiful location and very quiet. Just what we needed! Looking forward to our next trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

George A.

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

Our second visit to Lonestar 3 at Lake Junaluska

We enjoyed our short stay but had to leave early due to weather from hurricane Helena. The apartment was very comfortable, well appointed and stocked with basic provisions (paper towels, etc.), and a generous supply of welcome snacks. It's a perfect location and ideal for our two small Westies and their morning and afternoon walks through a beautiful neighborhood overlooking Lake Junaluska.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie T.

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

Lone Star Retreat

Very nice unit - everything we needed was supplied. Would go back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

Great Spot at Lake Junaluska

We really enjoyed our stay at Lonestar Retreat #3! Everything was as advertised. Lake J is one of our favorite places to visit and we have been visiting as a family for over 25 years. We would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

George A., Indianapolis, Indiana

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

Great Hosts

Carolyn and Ken were very attentive to all our needs and questions. The apartment was very comfortable and provided all the basic essentials for our stay. We would love to return and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Logan A.

Great place and city to spend with your girlfriends!

The place was clean and we were greeted with some yummy snacks from the owner! It was a pleasant surprise!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

robert m.

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

peaceful retreat

Lone Star Retreat was a wonderful rental. Spotless, nicely decorated, well equipped kitchen and in a quiet, lovely and peaceful location with a great view of Lake Junaluska. Thank you to Van and Carolyn for being such gracious hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Lovely, picturesque property

Just as pictured in listing. This property was exceptionally clean, bed was comfortable, updated appliances and large corner window allowing for plenty of light and of course the view of the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R., DeLand, USA

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

Beautiful Lakeview cabin in the woods

Effortless check in, thoughtful touches throughout. Loved waking up to the view of the lake! Enjoyed the outdoor firepit! Owner very responsive if we had questions. Overall we had a wonderful stay! Karen & Bob Reed
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly A.

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

Great!

This place is so cute, and the views are awesome! The property is extremely well-kept and is tucked up away from everything, but still close and convenient to a good amount of things. My husband and I prefer to keep to ourselves, and the hosts respected that while still being super accommodating. I would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Wonderful experience!!!

We enjoyed our stay. The host was awesome in her communication with us. It is a beautiful area! Everything was extremely clean!! We appreciated the snack basket. The website is very accurate in what to expect. Definitely a 5 out of 5 in every way!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

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

great place to chill...

We had a great time in NC. The place was clean and comfy. Loved the puppusses's, Maize and Bentley. Very nice stay. A quick suggestion, instead of the big rocks out front to designate parking maybe a couple of big flower boxes or planters. I clipped one of them when we were leaving.. :(
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cliff A.

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

Wonderful getaway

The Lone Star Retreat was a beautiful place. I enjoyed being able to sit on the porch and watch the lake and trees in cool weather (which, now that I’m back in Texas, I won’t see again until maybe February). I wish I could have given more than 5 stars. Carolyn was a gracious host, attentive but not intrusive. Wish I were back there…
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy & Lori H., Beaufort, SC

Beautiful home with GREAT views!

We really enjoyed our visit to the "Lone Star Retreat". The home was beautifully decorated, beds were very comfortable, and the view of the lake was outstanding! The only thing better than the home, were the owners who lived above. When we arrived, they came out to greet us and offered to help unload our car...incredibly gracious! And, although they never disturbed us during our stay, they were always available to answer any questions we had about the area. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn Walker

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I grew up in Murfreesboro, TN graduated from Middle TN State University and was a commercial lender for a bank for ten years. In 1989 I married my husband Van and moved to Dallas. Van is a native Texan, born in Dallas. He spent some of his formative years in Oklahoma and thus is a die-hard Sooner fan! He attended Midwestern University before enlisting in the Navy in 1969. We've enjoyed being self-employed all our married life which has given us great flexibility and allowed us to move to NC before fully retiring. I loved my years in Texas...there's truly no place like it, and it does "get in your blood". It's just so dang hot! In 2017 we followed through on a dream we've had for 20+ years. We packed it up and moved to the mountains of beautiful Western North Carolina! Call us crazy, but remodeling homes is a hobby for us. We've renovated 8 homes top to bottom since we've been married. Our vacation rental properties are among those projects. I love to dance, laugh out loud and I whistle a lot! I've been told I shouldn't sing along to the radio, but I do it anyway! I believe what comes around, goes around, and that we should all live, and let live. We both enjoy gardening, movies and playing with our beloved pets. We treasure spending time with our fabulous adult children and their spouses and love hosting happy hour with friends on our deck! Van loves firing up his Texas sized smoker and cooking for a crowd. We love Tex-Mex, sushi, walking around the lake and visiting historical places. I love soul music, Van's a Beatles fan, and we both love meeting new people so VRBO is a natural for us! Come see us and experience some North Carolina charm and beauty at Lone Star Retreat and Lake Life House and Apartments!

Why they chose this property

The Mountains are calling, and I must go! We lived in Dallas until all our children were in college and semi-independent! We'll always love Texas, but nice cool summers and the beauty of the western North Carolina mountains drew us here! Waynesville is quaint and easily won our hearts. The natural beauty and tranquility of Lake Junaluska is truly paradise!

What makes this property unique

We house-shopped in several towns in the Asheville area. One look at this house was all it took...we knew we were HOME! Every room in the entire house has an amazing view of Lake Junaluska and the mountains. Then there's our deck views...WOW. Its truly an inspiring place to live. If you come stay with us, you'll understand...and you just might not ever want to leave!

Languages:

English

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