Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
‪16 min drive‬
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪45 min drive‬
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Wakulla Woods Retreat
Welcome to Wakulla Woods Retreat located in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. The name says it all, and this cabin has it all! Wakulla Woods Retreat affords breathtaking year-round views and offering a private, yet not secluded place for your vacation home away from home. This mountain get-a-way offers paved easy access leading to a short gravel/dirt driveway. Whether you are arriving by motorcycle or car, you will feel right at home.
This beautiful log home sleeps 6. As you walk in the front door the first thing you see is the beautiful great room. The main level is an open floor plan that includes a large living room with a stone wood burning fireplace and a beautiful hand carved mantle, and a dining room opening onto the massive outdoor covered porch, perfect for sitting and taking in the view. This level also has a fully equipped kitchen, laundry closet with full-size washer/dryer and large kitchen pantry. Off to the right of the stairs is the master bedroom with king bed and full en-suite bathroom with a jetted tub and separate shower. There are flat-screen televisions in the living room and upstairs bedroom with cable TV and high-speed internet and Wi-Fi. The upper level includes one bedroom with queen bed and full bathroom with shower/tub and a loft bedroom with one queen bed.
Outside you’ll be sure to spend time in the brand new six-person hot tub regaling the day as steaks are cooking on the grill. Spend your evening by the fire pit, a must for stargazers any season of the year! A porch swing is located at the entrance of the home for hours of gliding your cares away.
Please note this is a dog friendly property for dogs 30 pounds or less. It is the guest's responsibility to contact the property manager at Maggie Mountain Vacations as there is an additional non-refundable pet fee per dog, not included in the base rent. Unauthorized pets on property will incur a $300 per pet penalty. No cats or other types of pets allowed.
If you’re coming for a long weekend to visit the famed Biltmore Estate, it’s only 35 minutes away. If you’re staying in town and exploring Maggie Valley you can visit the Wheels Through Time Transportation Museum or go skiing at Cataloochee Ski Area or snowtubing at Tube World. If you’re staying for a week (or longer!) to take in the multitude of outdoor activities the area has to offer, this home will not disappoint. Located less than 20 minutes to downtown Maggie Valley, less than 25 minutes to downtown Waynesville, and 6 miles to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this cabin offers a great location in the middle of it all! And hop back out onto 1-40 in just minutes to visit the quaint towns of Black Mountain, Lake Lure, Grandfather Mountain, and Asheville, plus cruising the legendary Blue Ridge Parkway are just an easy drive away.
Gradually inclining paved roads for easy access with a short distance of gravel driveway make Wakulla Woods Retreat appealing for most all types of transportation. We do experience seasonal inclement weather in this region. All-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive and/or snow tire chains would be required in winter weather events.
All guests must pick up a guest check-in package including check-in information, directions to property, and keys to the vacation rental home from the property manager at Maggie Mountain Vacations.
The Maggie Valley / Waynesville area is situated in North Carolina’s stunning Great Smoky Mountains, and known for its unrivaled location and friendly, small-town character. When you visit us, you’re sure to discover the meaning of Southern hospitality wherever you go and whatever you do.
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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 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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Waynesville
Located in Waynesville, this cabin is in the mountains. Shelton House and Colonial Theater are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Shining Rock Wilderness. Queen's Farm Stables and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 15 min drive - 16.5 km
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
‪Ammons' Drive In and Dairy Bar - ‬12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Wakulla Woods Retreat pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Wakulla Woods Retreat?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wakulla Woods Retreat on 9 May 2026 start from NZ$278, 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 Wakulla Woods Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Wakulla Woods Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Wakulla Woods Retreat?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Wakulla Woods Retreat located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Queen's Farm Stables, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cataloochee Ski Area. Pigeon River and Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you for being great guests and for your helpful insights! We appreciate your choosing Wakulla Woods Retreat 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!
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!
We had such a great stay! This cabin was perfect for our family and overall clean. The hosts were very responsive and helpful leading up to ,and throughout the duration, of our stay. The hot tub was very enjoyable and well kept. Thank you again, we will be back!
Angela L.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 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 look forward to your return visit!
The house was exactly what our family needed. The location is wonderful and it is close to all of the activities our family had planned. Also, Everyone loved the hot tub!
Jeff K. K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 February 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!
Everything was excellent , place was extremely clean, check in was great, beds comfortable! Only downfall was having to bring your garbage to a dumpster to dispose of. Would definitely rent again!
Stacey S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 December 2024
Thank you for being great guests and we appreciate your choosing Wakulla Woods Retreat and Maggie Mountain Vacations for your visit to our area of the Great Smoky Mountains. We hope you will choose to let us host you again in the future!
Great property and views. Very nice home. It was cozy and charming.
Renee K.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 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!
The house was very nice. We enjoyed our stay. Easy to access. Paved roads. Weather was perfect.
Ann F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Thank you for your kind comments here. We hope you will choose to visit with us again at Wakulla Woods Retreat when you travel to the Great Smoky Mountains.
We enjoyed every bit of what the house offered for our comfort away from home. The kitchen was very well appointed with excellent tools for those who like to cook meals! We enjoyed our stay at the house but we also enjoyed visiting Waynesville, Lake Junalusca, Bryson City and Silva.
andrea m.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 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!
Nice weekend getaway with the family. Convenient location. We drove to Asheville one day to tour the biltmore and then ate a late lunch at Tupelo Honey, which was amazing! The next day we hung out at the house and watched some movies and then went snow tubing that night.
Amanda G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2023
Thank you so much for your kind comments here. We appreciate your being great guests and hope to have you visit with us at Wakulla Woods Retreat again in the future!
Our family visited this home for a quick weekend getaway. Everything exceeded our expectations! The home was very clean, beds super comfy and the kitchen was completely stocked. The hot tub (with lights) was a hit! Highly recommend!
Lana W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 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!
The location was good and the cabinet too. We did really had hard time to get a hold of the management. I do understand that during the holidays they closed but we were unable to reach out for like 3 days. The hot tub was wronken and we couldn't use because no one was available to check it also all the trash places that they provided were closed and we didn't have where to throw the trash away and if you leave the trash there is like 50 per bag...
Great experience! Easy check in,
Property reflects the description.
Would come back again.
Only call out to the surrounding area Maggie Valley, waynesville.
We were unable to eat out at all the nearby resturant. All had 1.5 to 2 hour waits to eat.
Not because it was busy or good food no help!!!!
None of the local restaurants had help to serve , no cooks, no waitress. We had no idea how bad the rest of country is dealing with pandemic.
In fla we have no issues eating at the local restaurants at all. We were informed by the restaurants that they can not get the help to return to work.. everyone is short people.
Pack a lunch and go to Publix other wise you
You Will certainly be very hangery..
John M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2021
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!
Home is very nice! There were 3 adult couples and a pup overall. This house fit us very well with the 3 very comfortable large beds. I didn't read the property title and saw there were 3 bedrooms in the description so the loft was a surprise, but that's my mistake. FYI, in case you missed it too! Kitchen is well stocked with supplies (although knife sharpening would be beneficial.) We enjoyed the hot tub every night with the unusually cool May weekend. Hot tub and house was clean! House was easy to find, secluded enough that it was private, but not in the middle of nowhere either. Check-in packet was useful and staff was kind when we called the office in advance to confirm a few things. Only negative was that there was an additional $50 trash fee and an additional $100 pet fee on top of VRBO price, neither of which were clear until after we booked. I thought since I selected 1 dog in the listing it would have been included, but it was not. House was worth it, but wish I knew up front about those extra costs.
Ginina V.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2021
Thanks so much for your comments regarding your visit to our property. Sorry for any confusion about extra fees, since both trash and pet fees are options and not requirements that why they are not included in the cost of the home. We do give information and step by step directions as to where you can take trash on your own, without fees and the fee charged for trash is a fee we incur from an outside vendor. Since not everyone has pets, we don't include those fees as well. We certainly 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
6/10 Okay
Daniel A.
6 December 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication
Helpful management team
The property was not as nice as several where we have stayed in the past. The property management group does a superior job in all aspects of dealing with guests who stay at the property and are so pleasant to work with.
Daniel A.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 March 2023
Thank you so much for your comments here. We were so glad you were able to finally make the trip and hope to have you visit with us again in the future.
My wife and I had a wonderful stay at Wakulla Woods! A beautiful cabin tucked away on a quiet street with wonderful, helpful neighbors this made a perfect stay for us. Easy access to all of WNC and the mountains and all the comforts of home while being surrounded by the beautiful mountains and forest. As an added bonus we appreciated that the property management was very helpful and attentive throughout our stay. Would definitely recommend to those looking for a place to stay in WNC.
Brendan M.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 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!
The house was exactly as described. We loved the location in a quiet neighborhood, but very close to Waynesville and Maggie Valley. We were impressed with how well the house was stocked (I.e kitchen utensils, towels, family games). We loved being able to bring our medium-sized dog with us. She really enjoyed going with us on our hikes. We definitely enjoyed the hot tub after hiking. We also found Waynesville to be very dog friendly. The wifi worked well and my husband was able to video conference from home some of the days. The house was an added perk to our great trip to the Smokies!
Michelle M.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2021
Thank you for your kind comments and for being great guests! We appreciate your choosing Wakulla Woods Retreat 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!
About the host
Hosted by Maggie Mountain Vacations
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