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Kingfisher's Roost - Waterfront Cabin/Private Dock
This was such a sweet stay and we wish we could have stayed longer! Beautiful location - my husband enjoyed fly fishing during the day on the water and I was only 20 minutes from kayaking at the NOC. The house was very clean - tidy bathroom and kitchen with all your basics stocked to get you started. Hot tub was lovely and very clean! There is a steeper drop off next to the outside firepit so I would be mindful with little children. Easy check in and they were very flexible and responsive when we had some crazy weather pop up nearby. We will be back again and hopefully stay a little longer!

Lakefront, 2 Qn Bed, FULL Kitchen, NEW DOCK!
Host was very responsive to all our questions, He was very helpful when giving us the instructions about location. Beautiful place, very clean and with a gorgeous view. Brandon- Curt are doing a great job keeping the place clean and equipped with everything you need. There is a lot to do for the family, individuals and kids. Also short distance place’s worth it to visit. My family and I fully recommend this beautiful place.

Aframe Amazing Views Hot Tub Dog & Family Friendly
Our family felt right at home at Michael's A-frame. My husband commented that it felt as though we had stayed there before, and it really had. It has every amenity and creature comfort you could want or need, including a nicely stocked spice cabinet, plenty of linens, board games and puzzles, and a place to do laundry. Michael was friendly and helpful. Our family had an awesome time, and we hope to be back to enjoy the property in the summer months!

Amazing Lakefront home with private NEW dock
Absolutely perfect. We stayed for the week with our five kids (6,4,3, & 1 year old twins) and had an amazing family vacation. The space worked perfectly for our needs as a large family with small kids and the beach area was especially perfect for toddler playtime. The waterfall across the way was stunning and we loved boating around, fishing, swimming, fires by the lake, and rainy evenings in the hot tub. Such an amazing place for families!

Mountain Lake House [Kayaks & Paddleboards]
We had a great, albeit too short time at Jan’s home. I live in AVL and this is my first time at Lake Santeetlah, and we loved it! The house is in a cove and has an empty lot next door, which meant for a verrry quiet two nights. It would be ideal for 1-2 couples or a small family. We took advantage of the paddleboards and explored some nearby coves on an almost empty lake, which was wonderful. Next time we might rent a pontoon. We also lucked out and saw synchronous fireflies both nights! Magical. I definitely recommend to folks who would expect to spend most time outside or on water and aren’t expecting a fancy party house. PS GPS will wrongly route you. Turn into Forest Lakes. The house number is correct.

Unique Barn on an organic farm
This place is heaven on earth. So idyllic, quiet, lots of hiking. The house itself is cozy and well stocked. Kevin and Linda are wonderful hosts.

Lake House w/Amazing views of the Smoky Mountains
Andrew’s lake house was a comfortable place to stay. The view was wonderful, the area private yet within a half hour to an hour of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg. Smoky Mountains NP was just beyond Gatlinburg, so it was a great gateway to all the area offers. We didn’t have much luck fishing, because the recent rains made the lake full. The lake house provided lots of hot water, comfy beds, a well-stocked and updated kitchen. It is an older home, so it has some quirks, but we were cozy there. Thank you, Andrew, for sharing your lake house.

Luxury Lakefront Home with Pavilion and Loft
We had a fantastic time! The house was clean and had tons of amenities and activities, especially for children. Shelly went above and beyond to make sure we all had a great time and was extremely friendly and helpful with any questions we had. Excellent experience!
Lake access apartment rentals

Sarah's Studio Apt, 5 min walk to the Lake!
This was such a lovely Airbnb! Squeaky clean, walkable to beautiful Lake Junaluska and just a few minutes to hiking and downtown Waynesville. You can really tell Steve and Susie want their guests to have a five star stay with so many thoughtful touches such as bottled water, coffee, tea, half and half, biscotti’s card games and an abundance of books and guides about the area. There was a private table and chairs outside for a glass of wine or a meal which we loved and the bed was so comfortable. We visit this area often and we are so glad we have found our home away from home in Waynesville. Thank you Steve and Susie for hosting us! Blessings, Steve and Amy

Stacey's Suite Power & Water
Solid place to stay for good value with everything needed for a week stay.

Riverfront Condo, Super Conveniently Located!
This place was so Beautiful, Peaceful, and relaxing. The only down fall was that I didn’t have more time to stay. We will definitely stay here again.

Little River Escape in the Smokies!
The place was beautiful and clean and all the my toddler and I needed. He loved steeping into the River outside the INN. We watched Blippi, handyman Hal and Katie’s Classroom inside the pub connected to where we stayed. Everyone was friendly and it’s bike friendly. We rode the 11mile Cades Cove loop on bike and we went to Tuckaleechee Caverns and it was truly a magical stay and media Teton for us.

Beautiful Cozy Mountain Retreat
Sandy was a great host, we had a wonderful stay! She had very clear instructions that answered any possible questions. The place was very clean and comfortable with a private balcony. Would stay again!

Lone Star Retreat # 3 - Beautiful lake views!
This is the fourth time I have stayed at Carolyn and Van’s. They go above and beyond to welcome and support. Everything I needed. Great view. Grateful.

Lakeside Joy-Magical Views, Peaceful Escape
This is an amazing place!! Beautiful view, great place to sit outside, close walking path, quiet, comfortable and nicely furnished. It was just so perfect!! Fell in love with the apartment and Lake Junaluska. Cannot say enough about what an exceptional place this was!

Updated Studio 3Min Walk to Lake
Great location I will certainly miss being able to walk right down to the lake. Leslie is a phenomenal host and did a great job of communicating and taking care of any things that came up during our roughly 8 month stay. she was also very accommodating in helping us and other tenants that were impacted by hurricane Helene. kudos Leslie well done!
Lake access cottage rentals

Cabin Retreat – Relaxation and Adventure Await
we really enjoyed our stay at the cabin, every thing was perfect. it was quiet peaceful and the screened in porch was amazong. we would definitely stay here again.

Waterfront 3 bedroom cottage in the woods.
We spent Easter weekend here. As we drove in the wild azaleas and dogwoods were blooming, and everything afterwards was just as beautiful and peaceful. My teenagers loved kayaking and my daughter liked the pond so well she slept on the daybed on the porch. I appreciated the feather pillows and reverse osmosis water. Attention has been paid to every detail. I called my Nana to show her the antique desks. My small children enjoyed the toys and my middle son using the pully bucket on the porch. My daughter celebrated a birthday over our stay, more movie guests showed up than expected and I just couldn't turn these kids away. Our hosts were so kind. They of course charged a little extra as was clearly understood via the contract, they were very understanding and polite. The lock to the boat seems to be jamed, the downstairs fireplace is currently non operational, and I'm not sure I'll get back a thumb drive I forgot, but this family has worked hard to create really special place. Five star

Cozy Lakefront Cottage with Mountain Views
Great place, very peaceful and easy to just relax. Very close to bait shops, grocery stores, and marinas, and a short trip to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg where there are tons of things to do! Added bonus…Buc-ees is not far either :)

Lakefront Cozy Vintage A-Frame
This cozy, beautiful spot is a treasure! Kim was very attentive to details in creating a space that is welcoming and feels like home. The kitchen was well equipped, decor blends modern and mountain cottage. Plenty to entertain at the house or nearby. The description helped us know how to best plan our visit to the area and there were great tips and maps at the house too. Beautiful scenery and a great place to enjoy birds, fall foliage, hiking and much more. So thankful for a great getaway!

Lakeside Lodge-Not impacted by Hurricanes
We had a quick stay for camp drop off. Very comfortable home and beds. Clear instructions for getting there and staying.

Riverfront w/Grill + Fire Pit | Close to GSMNP!
This was one heck of a gem to find!! We enjoyed our entire stay!! We will definitely be back as well as share this w other people to enjoy!!

Rest Assured with hot tub
Sylvie’s home was beautiful, filled with details that made it both functional and homey (eg, a full spice rack, and even lotion). We loved our stay and they even let us extend it for a reasonable fee. The location is amazing — tucked away with privacy, but very easy to get to all the beautiful attractions in the area. Thanks for your responsiveness and answering my questions along the way!

Guest Suite apt with kitchenette Lake Glenville!
We had a great experience here! It was just the right place for our one night stay to go to a family wedding. Owner was very friendly and helpful!
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