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Carruth Cottage - Studio APT, Walk to Lake Junaluska Conference Center, Lake

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A log cabin interior with a bed, sofa, dining table, and chairs.
A cozy cabin interior with a living room, dining area, and kitchen, featuring wooden walls and furniture.
A small cabin with a stone chimney, wooden exterior, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A log cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a single bedroom.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cataloochee Valley
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Lake Junaluska

Located in Lake Junaluska, this cottage is in the mountains and on a lake. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cold Mountain Gameland reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waynesville Recreation Center and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Barber Orchard Fruitstand are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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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 - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 31 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 41 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Cataloochee Valley - 49 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Carruth Cottage - Studio APT, Walk to Lake Junaluska Conference Center, Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carruth Cottage - Studio APT, Walk to Lake Junaluska Conference Center, Lake?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carruth Cottage - Studio APT, Walk to Lake Junaluska Conference Center, Lake on 25 April 2027 start from NZ$1,038, 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 Carruth Cottage - Studio APT, Walk to Lake Junaluska Conference Center, Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Carruth Cottage - Studio APT, Walk to Lake Junaluska Conference Center, Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carruth Cottage - Studio APT, Walk to Lake Junaluska Conference Center, Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carruth Cottage - Studio APT, Walk to Lake Junaluska Conference Center, Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Blue Ridge Health - Haywood and Haywood Regional Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 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. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage within walking distance to Stuart Auditorium. Small, but worked well for just me. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2026
Thank you for being great guests! We appreciate your choosing Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to stay

The house was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2024
Thank you for being great guests! We appreciate your choosing Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location with easy walk to Lake Junaluska and drive to downtown and mountains. Would stay here

Easy checkin and very nice stay. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2020
Thanks for being excellent guests! We appreciate your choosing Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Little Place in Lake J

This place was perfect for me staying in town for Annual Conference! Hope to book again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2022
Thank you for your kind comments and for being great guests! We appreciate your choosing Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cute cottage

Perfect mountain get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2022
Thank you for being great guests! We appreciate your choosing Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good, very nice intimate studio

Excellent location, easy in and out for main roads and traveling
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2022
Thank you for being a great guest and we appreciate your choosing Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place.

Stayed 10 days. The location is excellent both as a base for traveling the area and for staying close by. The cabin was comfortable, clean, and well-appointed. Enjoyed our time there and would certainly go back again.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2021
Thank you for your kind comments and for being great guests! We appreciate your choosing Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute!

Great location for us. Enjoyed the walk around Lake Junaluska and businesses in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2022
Thank you for your kind comments and for being great guests! We appreciate your choosing Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain

Very clean and modern enjoyed our stay. The grounds need mowing at the cabin. Lake Junaluska needsTo mow and weed eat the right of ways.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2025
Thank you for being great guests and for your comments here! We appreciate your choosing Carruth Cottage and Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cute!

This property is perfect for a couples getaway. The house is so cute and quaint and is located in a cute little neighborhood. Very close to everything. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 November 2021
Thank you for your kind comments and for being great guests! We appreciate your choosing Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wife

Convent. Excellent in center of retreat .
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2024
Thank you for being great guests! We appreciate your choosing Carruth Cottage and Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice enough

The cabin is sweet and just fine for one or two people. Any more would be a bit crowded. Very nicely stocked kitchen and the bathroom is great - although a full length mirror would be nice. I did not know in advance of renting that there was no trash pick-up, which was a bit challenging. And had several large black ants to contend with. The fridge makes an odd noise, which makes it rough to sleep. Cobwebs on lamp shades.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2022
Thank you for your comments here and we will pass these on. We are confused as to how the trash information was missed as the trash pickup message is in every piece of information we sent to you regarding your visit and upcoming reservation including your thread here immediately sent to you right after you reserved the home. We received no calls from you on our emergency number or our office regarding any issues. Had you given us the opportunity to let us know about the ants in the home during your visit we would have been happy to have dispatched maintenance, as this is a mountain home and sometimes insects (and cobwebs) will appear between housekeeping visits. We appreciate your choosing Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Small but cozy, nice location

This little cottage was perfect for my husband and I for a quick anniversary getaway. I think it would definitely have been tight for more than 2 people. Very clean and and had all the basic necessities but no extras. Bring your own TP, coffee pot liners, per the property manager instructions. A quick walk down a few flights of stairs and we were on the walking path leading around the lake. We have a van which left us just enough room to get in and out while parked in the garage area, so a larger vehicle would need to park roadside (which there is room to do). Dollar General, Dunkin' Donuts, Bojangles all very close by. The only negative was the fridge sounded like a tractor idling in the kitchen when it turned on to cool. Because everything is all in one open space, it was a little distracting but we eventually got use to the noise. The checkin/out process was very easy to navigate. Overall, a very pleasant experience and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2020
Thank you for being excellent guests and for your kind words and feedback - we will definitely follow up on your comments. We appreciate your choosing Carruth Cottage and Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best friends getaway

The property was charming, obviously well-loved by its owners. We had a great time there and were able to relax and visit the surrounding area. The only problem was the refrigerator door that couldn't open entirely. This meant that the vegetable bin was inaccessible since the door couldn't open entirely. Anyone who plans to cook while staying there might object to this. I also recommend adding a vertical grab bar near the shower to make it safer stepping out. But overall it was great. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2021
Thanks so much for your comments regarding your visit to our property. We appreciate your feedback for through it we are better able to improve our services and we will definitely pass this on to our owners. Thank you for choosing Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really enjoyed my stay, definitely will stay again.

My stay was very good, would like to come back again.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2021
Thank you for your kind comments and for being great guests! We appreciate your choosing Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good stay

Nice little quite place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 April 2021
Thank you for your kind comments and for being great guests! We appreciate your choosing Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful bungalow

This place is adorable and clean! Has everything you need! Short walk to Lake Junaluska. Enjoyed our stay! Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2021
Thank you for being such great guests! We appreciate your choosing Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

cabin near the lake

The property was clean. Had a nice porch. No view of the lake, several blocks away on steep incline. Kitchen decent. One queen bed and hideabed sofa. This property is not for anyone that has difficulties climbing the stairs. We are in our 80's. We liked the place but stairs were a problem. Also we were locked out. Not aware that shutting the door would automatically lock it. Had to find someone to call for us to get the number so we could get help to get in. Took a few hours. Be careful to check the locking mechanism.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2020
Thank you for being great guests! We have passed your comments and feedback on to our owners in order to improve our services. Although we know it must have taken some time to find someone to make the call for you, we are glad our property manager was able to arrive and bring additional keys within minutes of contacting us. We appreciate your choosing Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Spent two weeks here and it was perfect. In a quiet neighborhood with an easy walk to the lake. Close to GSMNP to enjoy all it has to offer.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2020
Thank you for being excellent guests! We love our little cottage at the Lake and we agree it's such a great location! We certainly appreciate your choosing Carruth Cottage and Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to the Maggie Valley / Waynesville area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We know you have choices when you travel and thank you for choosing us! Hope to see you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding studio, everything you need!

Outstanding studio, everything you need! Quiet and beautiful surroundings on Lake Junaluska!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

Just what I was looking for.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2020
Thank you for choosing Maggie Mountain Vacations for your stay in the Maggie Valley / Lake Junaluska area of The Smoky Mountains. We absolutely enjoyed having you as a guest in Carruth Cottage and look forward to booking your next stay in our area soon. We hope you had a safe and wonderful travel home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Carruth Studio Cottages

An absolutely wonderful place to stay; all you need is here with an interior tastefully decorated in harmony with a quiet beautiful nature-like setting, a minute’s walk to Lake Junaleska!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2020
Thank you for choosing Maggie Mountain Vacations for your stay in the Maggie Valley / Lake Junaluska / Waynesville area. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just What We Needed!

This is a really well renovated cabin! Very convenient, quiet, easy access, and comfortable furniture. It accommodates 2 people well. I will definitely be back for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cabin

Everything was great, but you been blankets and pillows for the sleeper. Sheets alone are not enough in the winter.
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