Luxurious Mountain Retreat for the Discerning Traveler

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Guest House sits on a beautiful and private year-round creek.

Creek provides soothing sound from deck and every room.

Wood burning fireplace in living room. 55" Smart TV for streaming favorite shows

Leather couch and two swivel rockers in the livingroom

Soft, comfortable leather couch and ottoman with blankets for cool evenings.

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2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Waynesville, NC

Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance12 min drive
Wheels Through Time Museum20 min drive
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds22 min drive
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The beauty and serenity of the western North Carolina Mountains never fails to fill visitors with joy and peace. We purchased our own three acres of heaven and built a luxurious Guest House so we can share the mountain experience with you.

The Guest House sleeps 4 with two queen beds. The house has been designed for maximum relaxation and pampering. Situated on the bold creek that runs through the property, every room opens onto a 46’ covered deck that overlooks the creek. You can open large sliding glass doors to let the relaxing sound of the creek fill the house or wander out onto the deck to enjoy the fresh mountain air and sunshine.

Careful consideration went into every aspect of our Guest House accommodations. There are two comfortable master bedroom suites with inviting private baths. Relax in the central great-room in front of an evening fire. The gourmet kitchen with cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops is a weekend chef’s delight!

We have furnished and outfitted the Guest House to please even the most discerning traveler. You will enjoy comfortable queen beds with smooth linens and full pillows. Large ensuite baths with soft towels and complimentary soaps and shampoos. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to make a romantic dinner, hearty breakfast or picnic lunch to take on a hike. The living room has comfortable seating in front of a wood-burning fireplace and large, Smart TV. Out on the deck, there are relaxing rockers where you can put your feet up and enjoy a good book. For summer nights, there is a great fire pit situated in a bend of the creek.

While The Guest House offers a peaceful and private retreat, it is close to everything that makes western North Carolina so appealing as a vacation getaway. Outdoor adventures abound. Take an invigorating hike or rafting trip, a leisurely walk around Lake Junaluska or experience zip-lining through the scenic forest. Enjoy casual or upscale dining and delightful shopping in charming downtown Waynesville, just five minutes away. Drive 30 minutes to Asheville for more dining and shopping opportunities or to visit the always incredible Biltmore Estate.

The house is easily accessible and available year-round. We invite you to relax and re-energize at our North Carolina Guest House. We’re sure you will fall in love with the magic of these glorious mountains!

Property manager

Peg Ganger

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Well behaved dogs are welcome. Please, no cats.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed on the deck.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Waynesville

Located in Waynesville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Balsam Spa and Lake Junaluska Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pisgah National Forest. Barber Orchard Fruitstand and Waynesville Recreation Center are also worth visiting. 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

Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 12 min drive
Wheels Through Time Museum - 20 min drive
Maggie Valley Gem Mine - 21 min drive
Tube World - 22 min drive
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 22 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

Taco Bell - 9 min drive
Maggie's Galley - 8 min drive
Papas & Beer - 9 min drive
Clyde's Restaurant - 9 min drive
Frog Level Brewing Company - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious Mountain Retreat for the Discerning Traveler pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Luxurious Mountain Retreat for the Discerning Traveler?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Mountain Retreat for the Discerning Traveler?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Mountain Retreat for the Discerning Traveler located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Barber Orchard Fruitstand and within 6 miles (10 km) of LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Balsam Spa. Smoky Mountain Jumphouse and Waynesville Recreation Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

15 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful creekside gem

Beautiful location and well appointed property. Close to Waynesville for shopping while being close to nature too. Definitely book again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

27 Feb 2024

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

Lovely Cabin!

Can’t say enough good things about this wonderful home! Perfect is the only word that comes to mind. We have stayed in Waynesville on our anniversary for years and will definitely choose to stay at this place in the years to come! Peg is wonderful and will answer any questions you have:) can’t wait until our next visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B., Blythewood SC, USA

19 Feb 2024

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

Enjoyable Stay

The description of the rental was on point. Loved it. No smells and was like new. The mountain stream was nice even though it was too cold outside to enjoy sitting on the porch. Hope to visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

11 Feb 2024

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

Great trip

Wonderful place

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

22 Jan 2024

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

Absoulety Wonderous Place

We did a short 2-night visit to see the Biltmore during Christmas. Really wished I booked their place for a few more nights. First and most importantly we would like to thank Ms. Peg for the ability to bring our puppies with us, they are family and mean everything to us. To rent such a wonderful place which is pet friendly was amazing. Everything from the furnishings to the property was whimsical and amazing. I have rented places in the NC mountains high up with great views; however, this place was amazing, and I preferred much more due to the location and ease of access compared to steep incline, goose bump driveways. I will be returning to rent this place several times as long as they hopefully have it listed to do so. Almost not wanting to leave such a great review out of jealously someone may have this place other than me! We look extremely forward to returning and exploring more of Waynesville and the Ashville area, to include Cherokee which I heard is not too far from this wonderful place. Thank you again Ms. Peg we will be seeing you very soon again. This place deserves 10 stars not 5.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Peg Ganger

We met when we were young and working at Xerox Corporation. We have enjoyed long careers in the corporate world and more recently running nonprofit organizations in Jacksonville, FL. Bruce was the CEO of the Feeding Northeast Florida food bank and Peg was Executive Director of Girls Inc. We raised three children together who have given us six beautiful grandchildren and we have been blessed to travel all over the world. We are now settled forever in North Carolina. Peg is a real estate broker specializing in working with buyers who want to own a mountain home. Bruce is the executive director of a feeding ministry.

Why they chose this property

We purchased three acres in Waynesville 22 years ago when we came to the mountains for a long weekend. We fell in love with the area and knew right then that this is where we wanted to settle some day. When we first saw the property and the amazing creek that runs through it, we could not resist making an offer. We have lived and traveled all over the United States and we have never found an area we love more. We built the Guest House eight years ago with a plan to build our permanent home next door when we turned 60.

What makes this property unique

We designed and built the Guest House to be a well-appointed, luxurious and comfortable retreat for friends, family and guests like you who want to escape for a vacation in the glorious North Carolina mountains. It is designed to take full advantage of the creek setting. The two master bedroom suites are perfect for two couples traveling together. With a sleeper sofa and additional half bath, the Guest House can sleep six and can easily accommodate a young family. Couples will find the Guest House perfect for a romantic getaway!