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Picturesque, Spacious, Mountain, Lake Home

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Tuckasegee, NC
  • Place, Wolf Creek Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Wolf Creek Lake Access Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bunkroom

4 Single Beds

Fifth Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second King Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Third Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Picturesque, Spacious, Mountain, Lake Home

Wolf Lake Retreat is a picturesque mountain lake home in the heart of Appalachia. Perched on a mountain, double decker decks look out over calm waters reflecting a mountain vista. In the evening, walk down the hill and enjoy a beverage on your very own dock. This spacious home was recently refurbished with an exquisite attention to detail. With 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 1 master living area, 1 outdoor screened in living area, a massive rec room, an ample kitchen, a walk in pantry, an inside dining area, and an outside dining area, Wolf Lake Retreat is ideal for up to 3 families. The area boasts great hiking and amazing waterfalls; the Blue Ridge Parkway is just 20 miles north; there is an outdoor fire pit; and 2 kayaks are provided. If you catch a rainy day, no worries. With the pool/ping pong table, a parlor area for chess or checkers, dozens of board games and puzzles, hundreds of books, video game systems, vinyl records, a DVD library, a poker table and chips, and covered porches, your entire group will be entertained. If you're looking for a stylish mountain retreat set in unspoiled nature, you would be hard pressed to find anything more on point!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2348774vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

About the area

Tuckasegee

Located in Tuckasegee, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bear Lake Reserve Golf Club and Sapphire National Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Bear Creek Lake Access Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute, or check out an event or a game at Silversteen Memorial Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Tuckasegee, NC

What's nearby

  • Wolf Creek Lake - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Wolf Creek Lake Access Area - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Tuckasegee River - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Bear Creek Lake - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Gorges State Park - 19 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ursus @ Sapphire - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Headwater Trout Farm - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Picturesque, Spacious, Mountain, Lake Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Picturesque, Spacious, Mountain, Lake Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Picturesque, Spacious, Mountain, Lake Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Picturesque, Spacious, Mountain, Lake Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Picturesque, Spacious, Mountain, Lake Home located?

This family-friendly Tuckasegee holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Wolf Creek Lake. Tuckasegee River and Wolf Creek Lake Access Area are also within 2 miles (3 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. 37 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are avid VRBO renters and this property is absolutely stunning. Loved that we could bring our dogs too! It is a mountain and lake paradise. Immaculately clean, plenty of space, and more amenities and stocked items in any experience ever renting. Highly recommend. The owner communicates incredibly quickly and effectively. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check-in, great kitchen. We appreciated the extensive DVD collection on one particularly rainy day! Thanks for accommodating our dogs!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

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

Great getaway

The house was awesome! Great for a big group. Well appointed, clean and lots of room to spread out.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

relaxing vacation

We all had a wonderful time. The home was perfect for us and the 2 small problems were quickly fixed. loved our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect New Years week. We hiked, played board games, cozied up with movies and made gourmet meals. Simply have no complaints. We knew it was a remote location and planned accordingly and sticking close to the house is just what we needed anyways. Beds were comfortable, the two living spaces were fantastic for our big bunch, porches were great for hot coffee and slow mornings with a view. Lots of movies, games and a stocked kitchen for our group of 12. Book it already!
Living room - watching ball drop
Firepit
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl T.

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

Family Outing.

It is wonderful home and was perfect for our family. There were activities for all to enjoy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
Sheryl, We're so glad to hear it. It was a pleasure to host you! Jessica & Garrett
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dani s.

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

wolf lake retreat

property and home are beautiful. we enjoyed the lake view.. it's a gorgeous area!!! Hosts were easily accessible for any questions
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 December 2024
Thank you, Dani. Come see us anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick J.

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

Family vacation.

The property has beautiful views of the lake and mountains. The house is very clean, well equipped, spacious and beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time renting this house and we love it! Garrett is so easy to communicate with which makes the rental a breeze! The house is large and gorgeous and has so many amenities. This time around we really enjoyed the record player, the Wii and the pool table since it rained a good bit. But of course nothing beats the lake view and lake access! It is quite a drive from anything which makes it a real getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peg H.

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

Great for 3 Families to Gather

Beautiful property and expansive interior with lots of spaces and places to group and relax. Kitchen was very well stocked and beds were very comfortable. Quite a nice movie library and we even worked a fun puzzle. A few folks ventured down and up the hill and our fisherman even caught a couple fish down on the dock! Everyone enjoyed the house and lovely view!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2021
Hi Peg. Thank you for the kind words! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

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

Just wow!

Quite possibly the best place we’ve ever stayed. House was fantastic . Very remote. Gorgeous weather and views. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 November 2021
You are amazing Valerie! It was a pleasure hosting you and we'd love to have you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabine G.

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

Blissfully peaceful

We loved our stay at this gorgeous property. It was very clean and well stocked. We played games, swam, hiked. Our teen loved having the whole downstairs “wing” to herself. Our doggy loved having the zoomies on the steep mountain yard. We will happily return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thanks Sabine! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben K.

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

Great!

Spent the week with extended family and the house was perfect! All the room we needed and the view of the lake and mountains was priceless. The property is remote but if you’re prepared it’s an excellent get away. Communication with the owner was good but the limited cell service did limit it at times. Would definitely recommend a stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis G.

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

My 60th birthday!!

Had a great time and filled all five bedrooms with family. Hiked to the top of the road for our exercise!! Kayaking, swimming, we did all of it. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

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

Fab

What a spot. Challenging to get here but once arrived, fabulous. Whew!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

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

Idyllic retreat for large group with dogs

This is a very special place. The home is beautiful and spacious. The views of the lake and surrounding mountains are lovely. Our family of 9 with multiple dogs loved our stay. It is remote, but that is what we desired. Fourth of July on a peaceful lake. We used the kayaks everyday, and enjoyed smores at the fire pit. So nice that so many floats, life jackets, fishing gear was provided. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

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

Outstanding mountain home!

Our whole family loved our vacation at this beautiful large house. It had an amazing lake view, spacious kitchen and more than enough to entertain kids ages 6-16 both out on the lake and inside. We took hikes each day, kayaked, swam, enjoyed the decks, and played chess. Everything in the house was high quality including the beds. We would love to stay here again if we are ever in the area! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful home and for the helpful communication before our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2023
Thanks for the kind words, Molly. Your group is welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

G N.

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

A perfect family getaway

We were very happy with Wolf mountain retreat. It is very remote and quiet, which is what we wanted. The house is amazing - so huge! It had everything one would need for a great vacation. The lake is a beautiful mountain lake with very little activity. The Kayaks were fun, as was the fishing. We hope to go back when the weather is a little warmer. If booking, just know that you are far away from any sort of store/restaurant/life etc....prepare properly and it will be a perfect trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

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

Peaceful Mountain Getaway

The home was absolutely beautiful, large enough for our family to spread out, well appointed. Comfortable beds, equipment for playing in the water. Responsive host and property manager. The walk to the dock is steep and there's very little flat yard for the kids to play, but the decks and playhouse became their playground! Though we didn't use them, there was a huge DVD library. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Thanks for your kind words, Barb! Come see us anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Slice of Heaven

This house was perfect. Clean, roomy and well stocked. Beautiful views of the lake and mountains. 10/10 would recommend. It is remote so take what you need. Lots of curved road but you get used to it. Very steep walk to the lake (not flip flop friendly so wear sneakers) but there is room to park by the dock if you want to drive down. My adult kids enjoyed kayaking and taking out dogs to the beach. Great host communication.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2024
Thanks for the kind review, Lori! It's great to know that the house is bringing other's joy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

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

Beautiful property with everything you need

Our crew of 11 had a great time. The house is definitely remote, but we brought enough food and drink and never left the property (except for paddling adventures on the lake). The house has everything you need to cook... the biggest DVD collection I have ever seen... and a vinyl collection that we thoroughly enjoyed. The view from the porch was great. We enjoyed the fire pit at night. The walk down to the lake is short but very steep, but you can drive your cooler and floats down and park by the dock. We come to the general Asheville area every year and this house was our favorite. We definitely talked about coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Oh wow, Brooke, thank you so much for the kind words! It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spotless at check in. Garrett communicated often & provided a great check in, map & check out file. The house was perfect for our large family (mom/dad) 3 adult children, spouses & granddaughter. The porches are oerfect for gathering & the house is heavily stocked with kitchen items; fridge & freezer space. Beds are comfortable & lines provided are quality! Great fire pit area for smores! The lake was extremely low (mother nature for you) and the trek to the dock & back to house is not for people with heart conditions or in poor health. We managed a trip a day & that was enough for us. Home is very well maintained & we were more than happy with it. Area is very remote & I'm glad we took all food items with us! Late fall is beautiful in nc mountains & we just missed peak leaf season. The weather could not have been more perfect for our weekend. It forced us to slow down for a few days & enjoy time with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

crystal c.

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

Amazingly Beautiful and Peaceful!!

Our family just got home from an amazing vacation stay here. The house is immaculate and has so much room. The screened in side deck was my favorite spot. It's the perfect place to read and relax. We had a lot of fun floating around the dock and laying in the sun. The water was very clear and clean. The walk back up, from the dock, is a little steep but was worth it. There is also a little pull off at the dock so you could always drive down and park. The views and tranquility were absolutely perfect! Garrett and Jessica are incredible hosts. We never had a problem but did have a couple questions. Their communication and timeliness couldn't be beat. We are completely satisfied with our stay and will definitely be back!! Thank you Jessica and Garrett!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2021
Crystal, we loved having you and hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

trish v.

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

perfect!

Our family had a wonderful time! We were 7 adults and 3 children, 4,5 and 6, and everyone had plenty of space. The house has everything you could want...and everyone had their favorite things...some like the kayaks best, the fire pit was a favorite, puzzles, pool table, bunk beds, porches....mine was the black stone griddle... and we ALL loved the location. Maybe a bit daunting to get to at first, but honestly, even though we visited some of the hiking trails (that we're truly amazing) if we could never leave the property that would've worked too. The view is as beautiful as it looks in the photos, and the inside of the house is just as pretty as it shows. The hosts were very responsive, and you can tell they pay attention to the comfort of their guests. Thanks Jess and Garrett. We are planning a return trip, for sure! We recommend staying here 100%.😀👍
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

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

Well-appointed, cozy, serene

What a wonderful, comfortable home for our adult children (ages 18-25) and friend/spouse to spend a week with us! The serenity of the birds singing and mountain streams running were a restorative break from everyday responsibilities. Even when it rained, there was plenty to do in the house, from playing pool to card games to Monopoly to occasional video games for some of the kids. The lake is absolutely wonderful and the provided kayaks and life jackets were great to have at the dock. The walk is incredibly steep, but thankfully, there is a place to park at the bottom if you're just not "feeling it." We cooked all of our meals at the house and enjoyed s'mores over the fire a couple of nights. It is a significant distance from any commercial establishment, which is part of the charm of the lake's location. Thank you so very much, Garrett and Jessica, for sharing your parcel of paradise with us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

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