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'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville!

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A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a refrigerator, a stove, and a dining table with chairs.
A living room with a dark brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a grey patterned rug, and a small side table with a lamp.
A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
A residential area with a red railing, green lawns, and trees.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, ceiling fan, framed pictures, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Waynesville, NC
  • Place, Shelton House
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Cuba Room

1 Double Bed

French Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Upstairs shared bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Waynesville

Located in Waynesville, this cottage is in the city centre. Shelton House and Colonial Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cataloochee Ski Area and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Waynesville Recreation Center and Barber Orchard Fruitstand are also worth visiting.
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Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

  • Shelton House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Folkmoot Friendship Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Ridge Beer Hub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bogart's Restaurant and Tavern - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Waylon & Honey’s Southern Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bocelli's Italian Eatery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at 'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville!?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville! on 7 March 2027 start from NZ$665, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville! located?

Located in the heart of Waynesville, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Shelton House and Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts. LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Folkmoot Friendship Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 135 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was like staying in your own home. Everything you could need was there we enjoyed it tremendously and was very comfortable. We thank him for sharing his home with us. My husband left a note for him.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
View from front porch
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozzy place to spend time away from home. Good location. Clean environment. I recommend it to anyone spending time in Waynsville!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean very nice home will be returning host was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place for a relaxing visit. Rooms were good size and all cooking utensis, pots, and pans
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place. Very responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and outdoor space were perfect for what we needed!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dood's Ranch is how I dream all vacation rentals to be. Clean, cozy, and with a great host. The location was perfect for taking day hikes in Cataloochee and on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Close to amazing restaurants in Hazelwood and downtown Waynesville. We loved the views from the porch and didn't want to leave. I highly recommend staying here and hope to be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay here this year! It is very clean roomy house! Beautiful views and great location. Love our stay will be back hopefully in May 2026!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Home is conveniently located to everything! The Home was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. Already planning a trip to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean with amply supplies and amenities and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house and close to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Host was very welcoming and it really felt like home.. I will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for a group

Stayed as part of a family group here and it was a great stay. Plenty of room and clean. Would definitely stay again if we need a place around the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bill was the most amazing host! The home was wonderful, clean, warm and cozy. We enjoyed our time there so much and look forward to returning. We highly recommend Dood's Ranch for your stay in the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful cabin, well equipped with everything you need from towels to kitchen supplies. Beautiful and peaceful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Return vacationers

This was our second stay here. We enjoyed our stay once again. Our grandchildren loved the upstairs rooms and the house location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Like a home away from home

We’ve stayed here several times now & love it more each time! It’s just the perfect place to relax & day trip from! So very peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2024
Thank you! we're glad you enjoyed your stay! hope you back soon Natasha
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable

We enjoyed our stay. It was clean, and very comfortable. We had cold rainy weather while we were there and we stayed warm and cozy while visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was fabulous. We didn’t get to meet the host, but everything was so self explanatory when we arrived, the only thing we missed was the opportunity to exchange pleasantries. Great Property at an extremely fair price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

A quite get away

Quiet, relaxing, all the things we were looking for. Would definitely stay again at this site! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Music

Good location to all around Waynesville. Near good restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2024
Thank you! we're glad you enjoyed your stay! hope you back soon Joel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Post Christmas Getaway

Lovely little cottage with a sweet view. So close to downtown. Plenty of space and very cozy. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2024
Thank you! we're glad you enjoyed your stay! hope you back soon Erica
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