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Train Caboose w/ Upscale Amenities Minutes to Waynesville & Asheville

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Private Setting with relaxing outdoor space.
Cozy porch with outdoor TV.
Spa like bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes.
Sleep inside the story book caboose!
Gorgeous landscaping with calming water feature.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waynesville, NC
  • Cataloochee Valley
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cataloochee Ski Area
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Sleeping Space

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Train Caboose w/ Upscale Amenities Minutes to Waynesville & Asheville

Experience a unique getaway at The Caboose at Station 451, just 10 miles from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. This transformed 1926 train caboose is nestled in a private rural setting, close to I-40 and a short drive to popular destinations like historic main street Waynesville, Asheville, Tennessee, the Blue Ridge Parkway and MORE!

Enjoy nearby hiking, waterfalls, local entertainment and dining, or unwind in the vintage caboose which features a queen-sized bed, Smart TV, and convertible couch for additional sleeping. The custom bath house features a luxurious double shower and premium amenities.

Outdoor highlights include an oversized covered porch with relaxing sitting areas and an outdoor TV. You'll enjoy the private outdoor shower, fire pit, grill, and scenic views, all set amidst gorgeous landscaping and a rushing waterfall.

You'll have the entire property to yourself and each rental includes both structures. Please respect our no-smoking policy inside and enjoy your stay at this unforgettable retreat!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waynesville

Located in Waynesville, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Wheels Through Time Museum and Maggie Valley Opry House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cataloochee Ski Area and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Smoky Mountain Jumphouse, or consider a night out at Folkmoot Friendship Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 14 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 17 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 19 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 19 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haywood 209 Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ferguson Supply - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ammons' Drive In and Dairy Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Buttered Biscuit - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Caffeine & Chaos - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Train Caboose w/ Upscale Amenities Minutes to Waynesville & Asheville pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Train Caboose w/ Upscale Amenities Minutes to Waynesville & Asheville?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Train Caboose w/ Upscale Amenities Minutes to Waynesville & Asheville?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Train Caboose w/ Upscale Amenities Minutes to Waynesville & Asheville located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Pigeon River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cataloochee Ski Area. Queen's Farm Stables and Pisgah National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 192 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hank F.

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

Just as advertised

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole M.

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

Maggie Valley Caboose

Great communication. Outstanding location! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Amazing and Unique Property

Quiet and serene setting in a good location. Wonderful host that supplies many thoughtful details. We highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith j.

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

Location Privacy. Cleanliness

Location Privacy. Cleanliness all excellent Very nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Red Caboose and water feature

Great stay, perfect location for our trip. Authentic experience with Caboose and perfect location to enjoy outdoor living on covered porch of bathhouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva S.

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

Amazing couple’s retreat!

My husband and I stayed at Station 451 to celebrate our 15th anniversary and had the most amazing time reconnecting with each other and with nature. The place was immaculately clean, adorably decorated and very cozy and romantic. We loved the outdoor shower, the waterfall, the covered porch living space to drink coffee in the morning and cocktails in the evenings. Brooke thought of everything we would need to make our trip special. We truly enjoyed every moment at the caboose!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marli N.

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

Hidden gem

This was our third stay at the caboose, and we enjoyed every single minute. We love the property and spent our entire stay relaxing and enjoying the beautiful scenery and the accommodations. The owner is incredibly responsive, and friendly. The property was very clean, and we loved all the thoughtful details. We will be back!! Thanks for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Peace

Beautiful location, wonderful layout, very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

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

Mountain lovers ❤️

Beautiful place just peaceful and so relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

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

Must see!!!

Great experience in an amazing place. This was a absolutely an amazing place to stay. Loved everything about it and will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

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

Oasis Caboose

The Caboose Vaca was Awesome Our Host is Very Professional The While Layout is PERFECT Close to a lot of things to do We Absolutely Loved our stay & will be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

A Relaxing Place

Great Place to stay. 5 star!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Skyler S.

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

Trip

Absolutely loved this place. Very clean and looks exactly like the pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

So unique and beautiful!

Our family loved our stay at the Station! We would recommend it to anyone. Great location and we were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

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

Everything we expected

We really enjoyed our stay. The caboose was very inviting for the small space and the bathhouse was excellent as well. The porch was great for sitting and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Wonderful property!

Such a cute property and perfectly located. Hopefully I’ll be back soon from Seattle and would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

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

Romantic getaway

Stay was everything I expected it to be Was really a nice step back from reality
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Unique cabin life

We choose this property due to the unique value. Normally we choose due to location and accessibility. This cabin is located just down from the blueridge pkwy, Cherokee and lots of other scenic areas to explore. The cabin itself was perfect. We sat outside and enjoyed the small water feature and covered patio. The bathhouse was the wife’s favorite as it is completely up to date. The only thing I had an issue with is I’m 6’2” and the ceiling in the cabin when you walk in and over the bed is just at that. I clipped my head 2 times on the ceiling. Other than that it was a glorious experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzzanne S.

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

Adorable

The location was perfect! You felt away from it all while still having the convenience of being close to major higways. The bathhouse was beautiful and the caboose was so cute and cozy. Brooke was an excellent host and I appreciated her responsiveness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

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

Anniversary Getaway

Excellent weekend away celebrating our 35th anniversary! Everything exceeded photos! Great location for dinner in Waynesville downtown and walks at Lake Junaluska.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Perfect couples’ getaway!

My boyfriend and I came here for a pre-Valentine’s day getaway and had the best time. The plan was to go skiing one day and to the casino the next. We had such an amazing time here though that we skipped the skiing! My boyfriend built us a bonfire one night and we watched the Super Bowl the next night while listening to the waterfall. I’ve never been to North Carolina before but staying here definitely made it one of my favorite trips ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

4-day stay

Would recommend this location for those looking for a fun place to stay. Especially for this with younger children.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Adorable Caboose

Everything as just what we need. Great place that hang out from r a couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody D.

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

Cathartic Respite

One of the most unique places I’ve ever stayed - it was the perfect getaway for a solo retreat. No detail was overlooked. I would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Caboose

Perfect in everyday. Had all of the nice touches to make the get away perfect. Convenient location right off I-40 and Waynesville/Maggie Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brooke Parrott

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