Located in Waynesville, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and rock climbing.
Waynesville Recreation Center - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Blue Ridge Beer Hub - 11 min drive
Burger King - 13 min drive
Sherrill's Pioneer Restaurant - 11 min drive
Waylon & Honey’s Southern Kitchen - 9 min drive
Waynesville Pizza Company - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Renovated Mountain Escape, 10 min to downtown Waynesville & Lake Junaluska, pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Renovated Mountain Escape, 10 min to downtown Waynesville & Lake Junaluska,?
As of 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Renovated Mountain Escape, 10 min to downtown Waynesville & Lake Junaluska, on 9 November 2026 start from NZ$866, 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 Cozy Renovated Mountain Escape, 10 min to downtown Waynesville & Lake Junaluska,?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy Renovated Mountain Escape, 10 min to downtown Waynesville & Lake Junaluska,?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy Renovated Mountain Escape, 10 min to downtown Waynesville & Lake Junaluska,?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cozy Renovated Mountain Escape, 10 min to downtown Waynesville & Lake Junaluska, located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Pigeon River, Waynesville Dog Park and Waynesville Recreation Center. LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Shelton House are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very enjoyable visit. Stayed 3 nights and explored the Waynesville area. Nicely renovated house with open living, dining and kitchen space. Porch is great to sit or dine outside. Narrow but lovely view of the mountains thru the trees. House is perched high up the mountain community and road to house is squiggly and steep in places.
Great place, not right in town but close enough we got to enjoy the views. Fully stocked with cleaning necessities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
jim J.
21 September 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location
The host sent us an access code earlier in the week. The day before the trip he sent us another code and then Vrbo sent us access third code. Neither of the codes sent the day before the trip worked. We spent over half an hour trying to get in. I remembered the original code, and it worked. I've never stayed at a location where we were asked to start washer with towels before we left. Also asked to wash dishes by hand and put back where we got them. Didn't use the hard to access downstairs bedroom, which was next to the HVAC system and extremely loud. Mattresses on all the beds were old, lumpy, and VERY uncomfortable. We also were not warned about the dangerously narrow and dark road full of switchback and hairpin curves up to the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2026
Thanks for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear that some aspects of your stay did not meet your expectations.
I’m sorry for the confusion with the keypad lock. When you called on the day of arrival I answered immediately & remotely unlocked the door. During our call, we confirmed the lock worked properly after following the welcome email instructions, including pressing the blue house button before entering the code.
For checkout we ask all guests to start a load of towels to help the cleaning team work efficiently, important during the busy fall season. A dishwasher is available for dishes & house guidelines ask guests to clean any cookware & kitchen items used during their stay.
The downstairs bedroom & full bathroom are in the daylight basement & are easily accessible by stairs. Many guests appreciate the added privacy of that level, though I understand HVAC noise sensitivity varies from person to person.
I'm also sorry you found the mattresses uncomfortable. Mattress preferences are very personal. What works well for one guest may not for another.
Finally, Cozy Mountain Escape is located in the mountains, as noted in the listing title and description. Mountain roads naturally include curves & elevation changes. The route to the home has guardrails on the steepest sections similar to other scenic mountain roads like the Blue Ridge Parkway.
I appreciate your stay & your feedback, it helps me continue improving the guest experience. Safe travels in the future.
On this property you have to start with the host Steven. I have experienced both good and bad hosts, and Steven is the best of the best (communication, flexibility, responsiveness, and all the traits you want in a host. The property itself is also a winner. At 3,500 ft elevation, you get the cool air without a lot of humidity. It is located in a rainforest, and the back porch and view are excellent. The house itself is as described, so if you like the pictures you should like the house. An extra benefit is weekly trash pickup at the house instead of driving to a convenience center miles away. Nice house!
Everything about our stay was wonderful. From first booking throughout the entire stay we had no issues. The house was exactly as described and a great place to stay. Everything we needed to spend the weekend with family was available.
Was in the area for a surgery at Haywood Hospital . The property is a short drive and very convenient. Easy communication with owner and the house was clean and nicely furnished. Would definitely stay again .
Stayed here for our Thanksgiving holiday and had a wonderful time. Mr. George was a super host, very accommodating for our special requests. We loved the gas gireplace, outdoor fire pit
Great place for all ages! Got a true mountain experience for the grandkids. We roasted marshmallows at the fire pit and they all loved the little creek behind it! Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
David
6 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It fit us 6 adults perfectly. We got lucky choosing this one.
Host was available right away to give us the access code, as VRBO had sent us the wrong code. Really enjoyed the beautiful sunset views from the wrap around deck which was perfect for our dogs. The house is very nice on the inside, except for the stove which had melted plastic on one of the burners. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and even saw a deer on the property.
We arrived Friday evening and left Sunday morning. The home was perfect and relaxing and we spent a lot of time on the back porch taking in the views. Saturday we walked around Lake Junaluska and explored downtown Waynesville, both minutes away. Everything in the home was clean and cozy and we appreciated the updated open living space. We look forward to staying here again in the future, hopefully for longer, since there is so much to do and see in the area.
Nice property well keep, owner available to answer questions. We originally planned on staying 2 weeks but decided to stay an extra week. If you like the mtns you will like this view, while the drive up was a challenge after a day or two it became very manageable.
I brought my family to the mountains for the weekend. Excellent location we were able to shop, dine and spend a day on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The home is family and pet friendly. We spent one evening playing games and roasting marshmallows by the the fire-pit. They supply everything you need minus toiletries. The home has a beautiful view of the sunset off the top porch which I loved. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2023
Hi Megan, I'm glad you guys enjoyed your stay in Waynesville. The firepit and sunsets are also two of my favorites. Thanks for choosing my house!