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Historic 2 bedroom home with wood-burning fireplace and river front views

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Exterior
Living area
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Internet

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Historic 2 bedroom home with wood-burning fireplace and river front views

Sassafras Cottage

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Step back in time and experience the rich history of this charming house in Waynesville, NC. Originally built in 1920 as a general store with a large family residing in the back, this unique property has since transformed into an Anglican church, pottery studio, design firm, and now a cozy home. Conveniently located within walking distance to downtown Waynesville and Frog Level, stroll to Main Street and enjoy the beautiful shops, amazing restaurants or take part in one of the many festivals that happen throughout the year.

This single-level home offers a comfortable and inviting space for your stay, with a mix of modern amenities and historic charm. Relax in the living room by the wood-burning fireplace, enjoy a movie night with Netflix streaming, or gather around on the patio for a cozy evening under the stars. The well-equipped kitchen is perfect for preparing meals, and the dining area offers a spacious setting for family dinners or game nights.

Wake up in the beautiful Gateway to the Smokies and stroll down the street for a coffee or make one yourself and enjoy it on the balcony overlooking the river. Whether you're looking to explore the outdoors, play a round of golf, or simply unwind in a peaceful setting, this home has something for everyone. With wheelchair accessibility, step-free access, and a range of thoughtful amenities, including board games, riverfront views, and a fireplace, your stay in Waynesville is sure to be memorable.

Experience the best of Waynesville's historic charm and natural beauty during your stay at this one-of-a-kind vacation rental. Book now and create lasting memories in this special home that has stood the test of time.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.




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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About the area

Waynesville

Located in Frog Level, a neighbourhood in Waynesville, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Balsam Spa and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. 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/biking trails nearby.
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Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

  • LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waynesville Dog Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Shelton House - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Waynesville Recreation Center - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hazelwood Soap Company - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ridge Beer Hub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Family Pizza & Pasta - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay for us at this conveniently located gem. It feels like a second home -warm, inviting, spacious, and very relaxing all while listening to the constantly moving creek.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is was our second time to stay here and we hope to stay every time we come to Waynesville. It is very comfortable for a historic home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great for our favorite spots and plans for our stay. Lots of space and loved the layout. Was nice being next to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thom a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, comfortable beds and a great family room where we were able to play cards and Yahtzee in the evenings after some intense golf matches with my son and my nephew. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, relaxing property in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Great Stay

Nice house with a great location for walking to everything Waynesville.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this historic home. The house is much larger than it appears in the photos with the master bedroom tucked in the back of the house with a deck overlooking the creek. The location allows you to explore all Main Street has to offer but we also enjoyed the Frog level area just outside our door!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

Perfect spot

We had a great time in this perfect little spot. The rushing water offered a nice spot to sit on the deck and read. Within walking distance to Main Street and plenty of places to shop and eat.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Beautifully renovated space with tons of room to spread out and comfy beds and seating. Note that the "kitchen" is comprised of a toaster oven, countertop two-burner stove, and microwave. It's adequate, but you certainly can't cook a turkey or a frozen pizza. Communication was fine but unnecessarily complicated. I booked through VRBO so I'd prefer to communicate through VRBO. Not sure why everything had to switch to Vacasa. The location is extremely convenient, but it's also this property's downfall. The creek is lovely to look at and listen to, but it's hard to hear between all of the loud trucks and motorcycles that pass directly in front of the house. Dump trucks crossing the bridge literally shake the house. There's a white noise machine to help drown out the noise for sleeping, but it was so loud during the day that we found it hard to truly relax. The porch off of the master bedroom was the only partial respite. If you are unbothered by loud traffic noise and trains and want walkability, stay here. If, like us, you find steady traffic noise bothersome, I'd suggest elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliza W.

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

Riverside Retreat

The charming cottage was cozy and comfortable! We didn't mind that the kitchen had no built in oven /rangetop because there were so many terrific restaurants in walking distance we wanted to try. The countertop microwave & oven were sufficient for our minimal cooking. Our only issue was a malfunctioning dryer - the mgmt responded quickly to our report of and attempted to fix it twice but its probably in need of replacement. Despite that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
1. I prefer to deal directly w/host rather than through Vacasa--didn't realize that was the case when I booked it. 2. Not sure why others say it's so scenic--yes, technically it's on the river but you also see & hear a busy street.3. Had a hiccup getting into the house--back gate lock was too high for me to reach. 4. Had to keep upping the heat to get it warm enough--even though temp read at 65 (what we keep it at home) it was chilly.5. When we arrived back 1st evening after dinner there was s/one sitting outside the gate who didn't move. We kept waiting for him to leave while we sat in the car, eventually he did leave but it unsettled us. The sign about trespassers on the house didn't help give us confidence.6. House was spacious & comfortable otherwise
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2025
Cindy, thank you for your review, we sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. We will follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your feedback to discuss preventative measures and ensure the continued enjoyment of our future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter M.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

allyson b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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