Family-friendly vacation rentals in Haywood County

Creek Cabin Escape (Pet friendly!)

Relax, restore, and rejuvenate while basking in the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy a private living-room, dining space, kitchen area, bathroom, reading nook, washer and dryer, and bedroom. Soak up breathtaking mountain views from your private outdoor patio. This getaway is pet friendly since we all know the mountains are better with your best furry friend by your side. Only a 20 minute drive to the slopes! *Very close to the NC entrances of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!

The Kenmar Cabin at Mountain Dell-Cozy Cabin

Make the KenMar Cabin at Mountain Dell your home base and enjoy all that Western North Carolina has to offer. Located in a rural residential area with a scattering of farms, yet only ten minutes from shopping and restaurants in downtown Waynesville. Within an easy drive of hundreds of miles of hiking and 40 minutes from Asheville or the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there is plenty to do. For those who want to do less, you can sit in the sunroom or on the deck and watch the horses graze.

Cozy Mtn Barn on 12 acres with Cold Plunge & Sauna

Relax, unwind and let nature surround you! Only 10 minutes from Historic Downtown Waynesville, the Spring House has everything you need to truly experience the country and the wilderness. We converted an old barn with a natural spring through it. Escape the hustle and bustle yet close enough to breweries and hiking, well then this is your spot for sure. 13 acres with a 1/2 mile hiking trail through the woods, hammock & a fire pit The star gazing can be spectacular too! 20min from Asheville

Fenced Yard for Pets - Lilly's Cottage

Private, pet and family-friendly luxurious cabin on the edge of a working farm—just a mile’s stroll from downtown Waynesville. Handcrafted new construction by your host with reclaimed barn-wood floors predating the constitution. Enjoy peaceful farm walks, mountain views, and a 1,000 sq ft gated deck (covered + open) with a connected fenced yard. Inside has a spacious walk-in shower and warm Appalachian aesthetic. E-bikes available to rent for easy rides to town and trails. Relax and recharge!

17 Degrees North Mountain Cabin

Awaken in a luxury king size bed and slide open the garage door to sweeping views of the Smokies. Enjoy coffee on the deck. Fully furnished bed and bath, AC/Heat and kitchenette. Pets permitted $40/first pet $20/each additional pet. Area is fenced. Listen to the river while lying in the in-deck hammock. The perfect stage for a restful afternoon or night time stargazing. Watch the wildlife and farm animals or fish for trout in our 1/2 mile of river. Quiet~ private~ breathtaking~ accessible~

High Calling

High Calling is the lower level of a home on Cataloochee Mountain, at 4300’ elevation. Enjoy the panoramic views year round from a private covered porch or around the fire pit as you relax with the peaceful sound of the creek below. A charcoal grill is also provided. Two bedrooms, one with a queen size bed, the other with one full bed and one twin bed face mountain views. A sitting area with a television and games, kitchenette and coffee station are provided, along with snacks and drinks.

Shayne’s Sanctuary -Small house with BIG features!

Paradise found in the pastoral Ironduff community. This home may qualify as a tiny home for some but is packed with some big features! The deep covered front porch or firepit area invite you to sit and rock with a cup of coffee or glass of wine as you gaze at the mountain views, sunrises and evening stars. Across the road you will find a working Alpaca Farm. The amenities and cheerful decor make it effortless to spend the day relaxing and savoring the tranquility this property offers.

The Marshall House a vintage craftsman home

Come enjoy the Marshall House. This cozy bungalow offers a sun filled sitting room which makes for a perfect family gathering. It also has an additional living room space and a sun room for your morning coffee. The kitchen is recently updated and fully equipped. There are 2 bedrooms and 2 updated baths with walk in showers. There is a patio and a firepit in a shared courtyard area and quite front porch. The home is a half mile from downtown Waynesville in a quiet neighborhood.

The Cabin at Silo Acres (Close to Cataloochee!!!)

Only miles from Cataloochee Ski area and valley (elk!). This is the perfect home base for exploring Pisgah National Forest, The Blue Ridge Parkway, Nantahala and Smoky Mountains National Park. Surrounded by quaint mountain towns with multiple breweries, coffeeshops and eateries close by. Whether a relaxing weekend or an adventure filled week is what you desire, this is your place! The home is a small cabin on a beautiful piece of land with a pond and amazing sunrise views.

Breathtaking View Waynesville

Breathtaking westward views in a comfortable retreat, complete with outside porch-swing memory foam bed and rockers. Peaceful getaway to rest and unwind after a day filled with exploring, hiking, shopping, or visiting one of the many breweries in our area. Have a glass of wine on the porch and soak in the mountain air. 15 minutes to downtown Waynesville; 35 minutes to Asheville. *@3500ft= curvy/steep drive up the mtn. * Please read more in "The Space" section.

Blackberry Cottage

Welcome to Blackberry Cottage! Our quaint, imperfect Farm Cottage was built in 1928 and much of it was updated in the spring of 2020. Come relax in the heated/cooled Cottage and enjoy the beautiful scenery and splendor that the Mountains of Western NC has to offer. Take day trips and visit the Blue Ridge Parkway, historic Waynesville, Canton, and Asheville then settle back into one of our cozy beds back at Blackberry Cottage... And don’t forget to visit the goats!!

Horse Farm - Unique Hay Loft - Horses Below!

Look at your “Neigh-bors” in their stalls below - from inside The Loft! The Loft at Chestnut Valley sits atop a working horse barn at a beautiful equestrian facility in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Centrally located near I-40!Waynesville/Maggie Valley, Asheville/Biltmore, The Great Smoky Mountain National Park, The Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee and Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.