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Upstairs, dog-friendly retreat with forest views, full kitchen, plus pool access

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Terrace/patio
TV, books
Beach
Pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Lake Junaluska

Located in Lake Junaluska, this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. .This vacation home is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Queen's Farm Stables.

What's nearby

  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 23 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 34 min drive - 53.3 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 37 min drive - 42.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Family Pizza & Pasta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks Waynesville - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Upstairs, dog-friendly retreat with forest views, full kitchen, plus pool access

Hood Upper

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Set back in the trees and located just a short walk from the shores of Lake Junaluska, this second-story vacation rental is a classic and comfortable option for your next family outing to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Inside this home you'll find a well-equipped full kitchen all ready to help you prepare everyone's favorite recipes. Dine at the two adjacent tables or bring out the board games for some rainy day fun! The living area includes a TV for evening channel surfing, while the furnished and screened sunroom is a great spot for lounging on quiet afternoons.

Additional amenities and features at this home include a private washer/dryer in the kitchen and a shared gas grill on the lower level for when you want to spice up your home-cooked menu.

SHARED AMENITIES
- Pool (passes available for an additional fee)
- Canoes and paddle boats (accessible for an additional fee)
- Tennis courts
- Shuffleboard

THINGS TO KNOW

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.

Dock details:




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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and a tennis court on site. Recreational activities include snowboarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Upstairs, dog-friendly retreat with forest views, full kitchen, plus pool access Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Phillip C.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
I didn’t see a pool. Out boxer did great but we were mostly there at night
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

M. S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Hideaway

Quaint hideaway on Lake Junaluska. Property was well appointed and clean. Check in and check out was a breeze. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfort

Short trip for our loved one's memorial. The views & seamless checkin process made it comfortable. THank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022