Hidden gem overlooking downtown Waynesville - extremely walkable location - Waynesville

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 465.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen

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Waynesville, NC

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
‪5 min drive‬
Lake Junaluska Golf Course
‪5 min drive‬
Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance
‪9 min drive‬
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Hidden gem overlooking downtown Waynesville - extremely walkable location

The Loft

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This two-bedroom hidden gem offers a prime location in downtown Waynesville, right in the center of it all! Your all-suite second-floor condo features exposed brick details and hardwood floors. Enjoy easy access to all that downtown has to offer including shopping, art galleries, dining, nightlife, and annual festivals. Outdoor adventure, as well as bustling Asheville, are within a 30-mile drive.

The open kitchen and dining space is equipped with a full suite of all-black appliances. Handy gadgets include a Keurig machine. An ornate chandelier hangs above the four-seat dining table. Sprawl out on the sofa and two armchairs and watch shows on the Roku TV. A cozy window nook overlooks the charming streets of downtown Waynesville. Sweet dreams await on a queen bed in the primary bedroom. The en suite bathroom features a walk-in shower. The second bedroom provides two twin beds, a cute window nook, and en suite bathroom with a walk-in shower.

WHAT’S NEARBY
Drive approximately 30 miles and explore downtown Asheville; check out the breweries, fine dining, eclectic shops, history museums, and live music. Check out the sprawling Biltmore Estate and Village. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity to hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, tubing, zip lining, and skiing. Venture to Pisgah National Forest or enjoy a scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Lake Junaluska is a quick 4-mile drive from your condo, while the slopes at Cataloochee Ski Area are less than 14 miles away. Time your visit right and discover downtown Waynesville festivals including Folkmoot, Apple Harvest Festival, Mountain Dance & Festival, and Art After Dark.

THINGS TO KNOW
An in-unit washer/dryer, complimentary Wi-Fi, books, and games are provided.
Please note that access to this second-floor rental is via a flight of steps.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Vacasa of North Carolina

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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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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 first aid kit

About the area

Waynesville

In the mountains, this condo is in Downtown Waynesville, a neighbourhood in Waynesville with good shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pisgah National Forest, while LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Wheels Through Time Museum are cultural highlights. Waynesville Recreation Center and Queen's Farm Stables are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.

Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

Waynesville Recreation Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 14 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
‪Singletree Heritage Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
‪Bocelli's Italian Eatery - ‬4 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden gem overlooking downtown Waynesville - extremely walkable location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hidden gem overlooking downtown Waynesville - extremely walkable location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden gem overlooking downtown Waynesville - extremely walkable location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden gem overlooking downtown Waynesville - extremely walkable location located?

Located in Downtown Waynesville, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Waynesville Dog Park. Waynesville Recreation Center and Balsam Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

12 February 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

J V.

8 December 2024

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

Hidden gem for sure!

Loved the location, dedicated parking and how warm and cozy and cute the place was. We had more than enough room to spread out and it was very easy to cook there… but there are so many great walkable restaurants that’s not necessary:-). (It’s not for people that can’t do a lot of stairs)

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

21 November 2024

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

Work Trip

Cute little place. It was within walking distance of our jobsite.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

30 June 2024

Lovely place

Quiet, centrally located, comfortable

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10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

13 May 2024

Great location

Great morher, daughter weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

1 February 2024

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

Fun Weekend Away!

Myself, my husband and our son stayed in the Loft for a quick weekend getaway. It was fabulous! The Loft itself is adorable and the location is phenomenal! I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim D., Durham, NC

11 December 2023

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

Wonderful in-town hideaway

The main thing you need to know is that the listing and its photos are accurate in depicting the space. It is well-appointed and cozy, and I don't mean cozy as a euphemism for "cramped." Our family of two adults and two teens felt very comfortable. I could imagine a space like this being spartan and coldly modern. I could imagine it being Victorian and overstuffed. Whoever decorated here struck a perfect balance in making visitors feel at home. There is some inconsistency in the detail you'll see in the listing versus the detail you receive upon confirmation and then check-in. Most significantly, depending upon what you've read, as of Dec. 2023 the apartment does *not* have dedicated parking out back. This wasn't a problem for us, but you wouldn't want it to be a last-minute surprise.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathi C.

21 August 2023

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

We love this place!

Very cozy and loved the feel! Will for sure stay again! Only recommendation is to have a better hand held can opener :) But we really love this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen A.

11 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

CUTE APARTMENT/AWFUL MANAGEMENT (Vacasa)

The first thing I noticed was the open refrigerator and the take out container with a dirty fork inside. There were crumbs and a used toothpick on the placemats. The glass table, counters, and stove top were dirty. There was marijuana on the coffee table, hair in the sheets, hair in the dirty sink, a dirty toilet seat and bowl, hair in the dirty bathroom sink, used soap and toiletries in the shower, the mirror had white toothpaste spots all over it, and the bathroom floor was dirty. There were dishes in the dishwasher. AND my son found an insulin pen under his bed. I also found more pot in the master bedroom when I bent down to tie my shoes. Vacasa has a link through VRBO to their site and their cleaning protocols. They most definitely DID NOT wipe ANYTHING down and the dust bunnies under the bed are proof that they DO NOT thoroughly clean everything as stated on their website link. I had to wash our bed linens. Vacasa did send over towels. (They were brand new and I had to wash them as well). There was ONE coffee pod. The Vacasa employee brought more coffee pods with the towels, BUT they were ALL caramel apple flavored and there were no creamers. The apartment itself is close to PERFECT. The location is EXCELLENT. The decor is charming and the natural lighting is very nice. The furniture is comfortable. The kitchen is well designed and I love the hutch. It is the kind of place where you just feel happy (when it's clean). The only flaws there are minor and would be that the living room blinds do not go up (thus obstructing the view) and there is no toilet paper holder in the master bathroom (which had two half used rolls of TP sitting on a stand. Am I the only one who doesn't want to stick my hand in a used-by-strangers roll of TP in order to use it myself?). Had it been clean - I would have given it 5 stars overall. Perhaps this place being dirty was a fluke, but I am NOT AT ALL impressed with Vacasa as a host. They did refund my cleaning fee, but I feel like they should compensate me for the hassle and unprofessional service. Good luck communicating with them if you ever have a problem. I have a feeling though that the next guests may find it spotless since I sent pictures of what we found. Perhaps the owner should guard his investment and this ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC apartment and hire someone local who takes pride in their work to clean it and keep it stocked. In the future, I will only stay with owner hosts.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

24 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Loved the view wished blinds would go up so we could see better . The stairs were old and leaning to the left . Very cute and cozy . Only one wine glass and coffee cups could be bigger . The stairs were a killer but great place

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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8/10 Good

Liz H.

14 February 2023

Great space

We loved the location and how close it was to everything in town. We were able to walk around downtown and enjoy the beautiful area. Please note that there is no designated parking so parking can be troublesome at peak times. We had to park and walk then move our car after hours. Overall a good space!

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6/10 Okay

Kathy P.

9 February 2023

Great spot but fireplace didn’t work

Great location, very cute. If the fireplace had been working, or if the Vacasa team had given any response when I reported it upon check-in, I would have given a higher rating.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

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8/10 Good

Tammy H.

31 January 2023

Wonderful little apartment

This second story apartment is beautifully decorated. We loved exploring the shops in downtown Waynesville and this apartment was perfectly located to do just that. It was a decent drive (30 minutes) from WCU (college) to visit our oldest child and that worked out just fine. The only problem we had was that the TV didn’t have any sound and we enjoy watching a show in the evenings to unwind.

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6/10 Okay

Beth R.

31 December 2022

Cozy and cute

Females need a shower cap for the shower here. This place is cozy and cute but is getting a little dated. Sheets were t

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6/10 Okay

Francina F.

27 December 2022

Good, But Not So Great

Very clean, some charming furnishings - but in disrepair (5 issues, including a nail tip sticking up from a floorboard!). Made a request that at least needed lightbulbs be provided. There was no available ice - trays wouldn’t hold water! Lighting & ice issues were not taken care of, after making the request. One should know there is only one closet in the main bedroom. Tiny second bathroom - would not recommend for four adults. We would not consider this place again.

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10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

1 December 2022

Excellent attention and timely response

My rental had a water main fail and had no water upon arrival. vacasa quickly comped me a rental without any extra costs

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8/10 Good

Mary B.

27 November 2022

Location is perfect!

Location is perfect. Home itself is comfortable and quiet. Twin beds are comfy - queen is super hard. All the pillows and the couch are real feathers so the folks out there with allergies may want to take note. I did not realize until I got there how non-kid friendly the home is. The way it is decorated and all is not for young kids or toddlers. I spent the first hour of the stay rearranging things so that they wouldn’t be reachable or broken. The stairs going up to the apartment are steep and pretty uneven. It’s a very old building after all but just prepare yourself for that. My elderly mother would have had an extremely hard time going up and down the stairs. For couples or solo travelers or even families with older children (over age 5?), it is perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Wilson Alan C.

21 November 2022

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

Easy-to-use

Very quaint. Walking distance to lots of unique stores and restaurants.

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Butch C.

30 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

40th anniversary trip

Everything went well, furniture needs upgrade and wifi at 2g is very slow for streaming and no cable

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

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10/10 Excellent

JOYCE M.

22 October 2022

Lovely Getaway!

Tastefully decorated, comfortable, and great location.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

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10/10 Excellent

wendy l.

23 July 2022

Nice get away

Loved the inside , tastefully decorated, sheets were so soft and beds comfortable. Kleenex & a long mirror would be nice addition.

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8/10 Good

Sarah B.

19 July 2022

Beautiful Loft

Centrally located in Waynesville where you can walk to restaurants, stores and pubs.

8/10 Good

Michelle M., Bowling Green

18 July 2022

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

Downtown Loft Apartment

Charming second floor apartment on main street in Waynesville. Accommodations were well suited for a couple or small family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Walter P.

13 July 2022

stay at the loft

everything was great would stay again. things that need attention! shower water gets on the floor/ ref. ice maker not working when on to make ice water runs inside/ router for internet jumps in and out (thanks)

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

23 May 2022

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

Great Spot

We really enjoyed our stay here. The location is perfect with an easy walk to restaurants and stores. It's also a great central location to getting to just about anywhere in town with a short drive.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Hidden gem overlooking downtown Waynesville - extremely walkable location

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Children

Events

Pets

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Important information

You need to know

About the area

Waynesville

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.6/10

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

Sean H.

10/10 Excellent

J V.

Hidden gem for sure!

J V.

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Work Trip

Richard S.

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Lovely place

Karen R.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Great location

Sharon H.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

Fun Weekend Away!

Lindsey M.

10/10 Excellent

Jim D., Durham, NC

Wonderful in-town hideaway

Jim D.

10/10 Excellent

Cathi C.

We love this place!

Cathi C.

6/10 Okay

Karen A.

CUTE APARTMENT/AWFUL MANAGEMENT (Vacasa)

Karen A.