Rustic Mountain Retreat-Spacious, Pet-Friendly

Waynesville, North Carolina
$316 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to the Rustic Mountain Retreat! This inviting home is perfect for larger groups that want to experience all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer.

With a hot tub, fire pit, WiFi, gas log fireplace, game room, and a variety of outdoor spaces to enjoy, you will fall in love with this amazing home.

Relax in a rocking chair under
the twinkle lights on the back deck, or roast marshmallows at the fire pit.

This space has everything you need to enjoy a fantasticmountain escape!

The Rustic Mountain Retreat is a fantastic place for groups of friends and family to come together and enjoy the mountains.

Located in Waynesville, this inviting home is perfect for those who want to get away from it all and enjoy nature, and yet still be convenient to the area attractions.

Trees surround the property and local farms dot the landscape on your drive to the house. If you would like to explore the area, the Cataloochee Ski Resort is just 5 miles away, and it is less than 10 minutes to the beautiful town of Maggie Valley with all its shopping and festival ground events. Cherokee, Harrah`s Casino, and the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are about 30 minutes away, and guests that would like to visit the historic Biltmore Estate in Asheville, can be there in less than an hour.

When you first arrive, you will find parking for 2 vehicles in the gravel driveway, as well as additional spaces in the front of the house. You`ll enter the front door and find a spacious laundry room with a washer/dryer, sink, and plenty of room for taking off those muddy hiking boots or wet ski clothes. From there, you will travel into the kitchen which opens into the main living area.

The updated and spacious kitchen has a wonderful gas stove, stainless steel appliances, wine fridge, and everything you will need to cook and enjoy a meal with friends and family. The kitchen flows into the spacious living room, with high ceilings and a stunning gas log fireplace. There is also a door to the back deck which has plenty of seating to relax and enjoy the mountain air, as well as a
propane grill for additional cooking options. Also off the living room is a lovely dining area with a large table and seating for 8.

This main floor also boasts 2 bedrooms and 2 baths that are set on either side of the living room. To the left, you will find the master bedroom with a comfy king size bed, tv, walk in closet, and an expansive attached bath with dual sinks and a walk in shower. There is also a desk and chair in this room that offers comfort and privacy for anyone needing to work while on vacation.

To the right of the living room is a second bedroom, with a queen bed, tv, and an adjacent full bathroom.

Also in the living area, is a gorgeous, hand crafted, staircase. Traveling up the stairs takes you to a spacious loft that overlooks the living room, and has a full size bed, futon sofa bed, as well as some comfy chairs in a cozy little reading nook.

Traveling down the stairs off the living room takes you to the lower level. Here you will find a second living area set up as a game room, with tons of board games, a chess table, tv, and a foosball table. There is also a door out to the covered back deck with a nice picnic space.

There is a full bath on this level adjacent to the game room, and this space also has two additional bedrooms. One is a very spacious room with a king size bed. Then, on the opposite side of the game room, is a bedroom that is
perfect for kids with 3 twin beds.

Travel back outside, and you can enjoy the expansive back yard, as well as the side deck with comfy outdoor chairs and the hot tub. Behind the house is the fire pit area, with tons of seating for a larger group to relax and enjoy. Additionally, travel up the staircase by the driveway to a hidden deck with seating that is tucked in the trees.

We happily offer discounts to veterans, active military, and first responders. Please message us for details.

The Rustic Mountain Retreat is hosted by Loriel and Adam of Keaton Cottages Vacations. Loriel is a licensed real estate agent.

We look forward to hosting you!

Guest have access to the entire home as well as the expansive back and side yards.

We are available to our guests by phone, text, or message any time. Members of our team also live nearby and can also help if needed.

The Rustic Mountain Retreat is located in a quiet neighborhood filled with trees that feels very private.

You need a car to best enjoy the area and all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer.

Guests must climb stairs to access the entire home.

The Rustic Mountain Retreat in located off a gravel road. 4WD is not necessary to access the house in the milder months, however it is necessary in the winter in the event of snow or ice.

This property cannot accommodate recreational vehicles or trailers, and we do not advice guests to drive motorcycles to this property.
Please include all pets in your reservation when booking. Please keep all pets off the bedding and furniture.

We do ask that all guests ages 18 and over be added to the reservation so all may review the house rules and guidelines.

Lighter fluid and other accelerants are not permitted anywhere on this property.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    3 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair Travel Crib
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Latta P.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    We had a great stay. the house was very specious, clean and well equipped.

  • jill h.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 22, 2025

    It really was a great place but the couch needs to be desperately changed.

  • Clayton B.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    The hosts communicated very proactively and were friendly and accommodating. Space was cozy and well-kept. We’d totally book this place again.

  • Gracie S.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Very communicative owners and a lovely property with the perfect amount of privacy

  • Stacie E.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    We visited Rustic Mountain for a family getaway so we could be close to Lake Junaluska. It was definitely off the beaten path which only adds to its charm. It was a perfect weekend and the house is gorgeous and well-maintained! Everything we could possibly need was provided. The only issue we had was parking, which was minor. The driveway can only accommodate 2 vehicles so we often played musical cars. Otherwise, everything was fantastic. The hosts were wonderful and communication couldn't be better. I definitely recommend staying at this property for a relaxing getaway.

  • Sheri S.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    Wonderful stay plenty of room property owners made sure to keep in touch to make sure our stay was great! Road up here to cabin is alittle tight but otherwise a great place to stay.

  • Jennifer T L.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    We loved the home and found it to be spacious to accommodate our large family. Loved the hot tub, and appreciated how well equipped the house was for us.

  • erin l.

    Submitted Jan 30, 2025

    Stayed Jan 24, 2025

    Our group had a blast staying here! They allowed us to bring our dogs and were very kind throughout the whole process.

  • Maureen Y.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2024

    Stayed Dec 12, 2024

    Be prepared for a rugged drive the last mile to the Rustic Mountain Retreat! It is a steep, winding, and one-lane dirt road. I would recommend that you arrive during daylight hours so you can see the road/terrain. But it is worth it!!! We had a fabulous time! I had family drive in from Florida, Maryland, and Massachusetts to join those of us who live in SE NC for a holiday family weekend. I would definitely consider staying with this host again!

  • Kristin P.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2024

    Stayed Mar 22, 2024

    The house is very spacious, lots of room for the 9 of us. It was very clean! Kitchen is fully stocked with lots of dishes, silverware, cups, glasses, pots and pans. They have spices for cooking which was awesome. Lots of towels for bathing and the hot tub. Three different bathrooms, good size bedrooms (I would recommend putting a mirror or two in the downstairs bedrooms) Everything worked as it should and the hosts were super helpful! We would definitely stay here again!

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Includes taxes and fees
$316+
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