Bishops Retreat

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A two-story house with a stone foundation, a covered porch, and a large window on the second floor.
A covered patio with stone flooring, wicker furniture, and a ceiling fan.
A patio with stone flooring, metal chairs, a fire pit, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A patio with stone flooring, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, and a cross on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cataloochee Valley
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Lake Junaluska

Located in Lake Junaluska, this holiday home is in the mountains. LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Waynesville Recreation Center and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Barber Orchard Fruitstand are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Lake Junaluska, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 36 min drive - 55.4 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 42 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Cataloochee Valley - 49 min drive - 30.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bishops Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Bishops Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bishops Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bishops Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bishops Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Lake Junaluska Golf Course and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center and Blue Ridge Health - Haywood. Haywood Regional Medical Center and Pigeon River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

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 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family has been coming to Lake Junaluska for 3 generations now. The Bishops Retreat is the nicest place we have ever stayed at. It is perfect for making the best family memories. We loved the big table to play games and the giant porch to chat and enjoy the evening. We can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing view and location. Plenty of space

We love coming to Lake Junaluska and staying here!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay at Bishops Retreat!!

The home is beautiful, roomy and well appointed! The location is perfect too!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Stay!

Wonderful views and location. Had literally everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great vacation spot.

We were able to relax and enjoy being with family...Just what we needed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, quality furnishings, and plenty of space for a gathering of friends or a planning retreat. Lake access for walking is immediately in front of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home and Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in this beautiful home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay here! Such great gathering areas inside and outside of the home. The location was superb. We loved walking the trails around the lake as well as just enjoying the gorgeous view. This stay was a sibling gathering, something we’ve done for many years in different locations. Everyone agreed this was our favorite stay to date.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bishop's Retreat

This is a perfect house. The views are the best at Lake Junaluska.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great place to stay for a sizable group

Clean and functional
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful house!

Plenty of space with great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful home and conveniently located. It was slacking in enough, toilet paper, soap, and the...

we really enjoyed the front porch and spent lots of time over coffee enjoying the beautiful lake. The house is really lovely.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Girls Trip

This house was perfect for a girls trip. It is spacious with comfortable beds, great kitchen, and wonderful porch overlooking Lake Junaluska.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in every way!

We had 11 ladies stay here for a spiritual life retreat and it could not have been more perfect for our needs. Beautiful, comfortable, and serene!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is an amazing home

Absolutely beautiful view of the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bishop’s Retreat

Front porch view is fantastic! So roomy for large group! Most well equipped kitchen ever! Lots of lake equipment provided! We’ll definitely stay here again!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing House

We loved our stay, well appointed, lots of space, great amenities like a firepit and kayaks. Highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house and view

Very nice house views of the lake and mountains
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfection

This property was perfect for our multi generational weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dahlia grove winter retreat

This was a perfect day for our retreat. Dahlia Grove is a nonprofit seeking to employee survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and addiction, and this was the perfect place and the perfect weather and the perfect weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountains are calling

Excellent house with all amenities... perfect location for walking to the pool, the courts and canoeing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Modern Tranquility with Amazing Lake and Mountain Views

Bishops retreat offers a large rental home that has very nice and amenities, luxury kitchen and baths, and, picturesque relaxing areas both inside and out. Very clean and well appointed vacation residence. Feels like you are enjoying a vacation in your “own” lakeside vacation lodge….and, in fact you are!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home

Loved our Third stay at Bishop’s Retreat. Comfortable Home with all you need to accommodate a big Family. Nothing can match sitting on the porch taking in the views and sounds of Lake Junaluska. The best house on the lake!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Wedding weekend

We got married in the chapel and one family stayed for the weekend and then we stayed a couple of extra days to relax. We loved the space and layout and view. We made some great pictures at the house and front porch before the ceremony. The house was perfect for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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