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Mountain House Rental at the Lake
We had a wonderful time at this lake house. Plenty of room for my family of five to spread out and relax and such a beautiful setting. The house had everything we needed to just relax and spend time there. The kitchen was very well stocked with equipment. My sons loved fishing in the lake and we all enjoyed sitting around to bonfire at night. It was wonderful. Next time we will stay for longer!

Lazy Lake Lakefront 1bdrm 1 loft
4 guys weekend of fishing and boating. TV worked great for NCAA tournament watching. Lots of wildlife deer and turkey.

Amazing Lakefront home with private NEW dock
This house is awesome! Great views with lots to do! The backyard is beautiful. Phillip was a great hosts and made sure we had everything we needed. Would recommend to everyone!

Mountain Lake House [Kayaks & Paddleboards]
The house was exactly as advertised. Incredibly clean and well stocked. Easy to get in and even smelled great. The kitchen was equipped with EVERY utensil we possibly needed. We were only able to use the paddle boards on our last day due to weather but they were great when we did. Also enjoyed a campfire and saw a million stars on clear nights. Overall we loved the place and felt right at home.

Lake House w/Amazing views of the Smoky Mountains
Andrew was very responsive and was a great host for our first time using AirBNB. He stated in the listing that the house was older and being worked on, so we didn't drop the rating for some of the imperfections. It was a gorgeous location and very close to downtown. The only thing we wish was better was access to the water. We brought kayaks expecting to be able to put them in at a neighborhood boat ramp but the closest place we found was miles away at the local dam. Overall, we were very pleased with Andrew and his home and wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

“Unforgettable Sunrise” on Douglas Lake/ Smoky Mt
Michelle is always very welcoming and we absolutely love her home! Can’t wait to come back again!! Thank you for EVERYTHING 😊

1577 - Lake Front Relax & Play; Open for visits!
Alisha and Todd's home is amazing! It's located in our home town making the perfect place to visit family for Christmas. Their home provided everything we needed to cook, to play games with the grands, an awesome lake view, and more. Thank you Alisha!

Lake View Cottage on Douglas Lake/ lake access
We absolutely loved Brandon & Stacey's Airbnb! The place was immaculately clean upon arrival. The space was tastefully decorated & the beds were comfortable. We were thrilled at how well they had stocked the kitchen, every utensil, pan, bowl, gadget you could possibly want to utilize! And when I asked Stacey if I should bring my slow cooker & glass casserole, she said, "no" & went shopping to provide those items before our arrival. Talk about going above & beyond! What a sweetheart! Hands down, our absolute favorite part of this lovely home was the deck & the panoramic view of Lake Douglas. The outdoor loungers made for relaxing afternoons enjoying a good read & a glass of wine. The area was so tranquil & quiet. We highly recommend the cottage. Brandon & Stacey are the best!
Lake access apartment rentals

Peaceful Lakefront Apartment
We absolutely enjoyed your place! Sharon and Anna were excellent host and very supportive! The apartment lacked nothing! It was so peaceful and relaxing! We loved the trail around the whole lake and walked it each day! The location is very convenient to anything you would like to do in the mountains! We have no problem recommending this AirBNB location or the host, Sharon and Anna! Thank you for a great few days!

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

Quilted Corner-C
Great location - a very short walk to the lakeside trail. We had everything we needed for our weekend stay. Alice and Philip were very responsive.

Hummingbird Suite at Lake J
Lovely place, very welcoming and comfortable. My friend and I really enjoyed staying here. There was even coffee available!

Beautiful Cozy Mountain Retreat
By far the best airbnb host we’ve ever had super fast to respond to questions and the accommodations were better than described. Beds were absolutely marvelous woke up every morning feeling better than new. This airbnb is a nature lovers dream. Highly recommend Sandy and the unit

Lone Star Retreat # 3 - Beautiful lake views!
Carolyn and Van’s place is fantastic! We stayed for 3 nights and only regret that we didn’t stay longer. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and very well-equipped. We felt right at home. My favorite part was eating breakfast by the window and enjoying the lovely lake view.

Lakeside Joy-Magical Views, Peaceful Escape
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Loriel and Adam’s place. It was very clean, quiet and had a wonderful view of the lake and mountains. Loriel and Adam were excellent communicators, checking in with us ahead of our visit to ask whether we had any questions, etc. We would definitely try to stay there again if/when we return to the area.

Farmhouse Charmer II
Brenda’s place was perfect for our short stay in the area. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch taking in the beautiful surroundings. Comfortable bed, nice sheets and soft white towels. We are rental house owners and appreciated all that Brenda has done to make her place cozy and comfy.
Lake access cottage rentals

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

Lake Chatuge Mountain Village Cottage Getaway
We loved our stay at Terry's place in the beautiful mountains of western NC! His place is super comfortable, bright, and convenient to everything. Terry was very responsive and a pleasure to deal with. We would definitely stay again!

Hidden Cove Cottage on Chatuge Lake
Had a great stay! While a bit remote, the house was really nice and exactly as pictured. It’s in a quiet and peaceful location on the lake. Bob was responsive and has the house well stocked. We especially enjoyed the kayaks and getting out on and exploring the lake.

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 :)

Lakeside Lodge-Not impacted by Hurricanes
We had a great stay at the Lakeside Lodge. Everything was as described and the place was clean and well-stocked. Jeff was friendly and responsive. Would love to return!

Rest Assured with hot tub
Aside from backing into the tree in the driveway that I forgot was there everything was good. The Bohemian restaurant was very good, waterfalls were beautiful and I caught a trophy crappie in the lake. Thx. Andrew

Lake front Sunset Cottage with dock & kayaks
Wonderful spot, loved the cabin andthe kayaks and private doc.

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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