Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
15 min drive
Cataloochee Valley
Place, Cataloochee Valley
45 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
46 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Waynesville
River Ridge stay.With a stay at this River Ridge vacation home, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Pigeon River and 9 miles (15 km) of Blue Ridge Health - Haywood. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center.
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 15 min drive - 9.8 miles
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 27 min drive - 11.6 miles
Biltmore Estate - 42 min drive - 38.1 miles
Cataloochee Valley - 45 min drive - 14.9 miles
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 14 min drive
Haywood 209 Cafe - 8 min drive
Sherrill's Pioneer Restaurant - 15 min drive
Dunkin' - 16 min drive
Ben’s Backdraft BBQ - 14 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sleeps 22 On 17 Acres, River Access, Pet Friendly
You come around the last curve and the trees open up, and the house just keeps going. Six thousand square feet of stone-and-timber lodge sitting on seventeen private acres with the Smoky Mountain ridgelines stacked behind it and a river winding through the valley below. The grounds are landscaped with gardens and walking paths, and the covered porch runs along most of the house, lined with rocking chairs and aimed squarely at the sunset. This is a big property in every sense of the word.
Inside, the great room sets the tone: cathedral timber-beam ceilings, a massive stone fireplace, leather seating deep enough for the whole group, and windows that pull the mountain views into every corner. The kitchen has a big island, granite counters, and the counter space to handle a real meal for a crowd. A gas grill sits on the stone patio outside for the nights when you want to eat with the mountains in front of you. The dining table seats the full crew.
The house has a lot of character. Artwork and eclectic decor fill the rooms, the stonework and log details run throughout, and the overall feel is a big rustic mountain lodge with personality. Two king-bedded suites anchor the main level with en-suite bathrooms, soaking tubs, and walk-in showers. Four more bedrooms spread across the other levels, and a separate apartment with its own kitchen, sleeper sofa, and twin beds gives overflow guests their own space. In total, six bedrooms plus sleeper sofas accommodate up to twenty-two people without anyone being on top of each other.
The lower level opens into a second world. A pool table and foosball table anchor the game area. Around the corner, a wine cellar sits behind a stone-arched doorway with an iron gate, and a library with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a chess set makes for a quieter escape. The TV room has a large sectional for group movie nights, and a record player sits in the corner for anyone who wants to slow things down.
When the afternoon light starts to go amber, take it outside. The stone patio has outdoor dining and the gas grill. The outdoor fireplace, real stone with Adirondack chairs, sits in the yard. The hot tub is positioned at the edge of the hill where the view drops off into ridge after ridge. The covered porch is where most mornings and evenings happen. Seventeen private acres. A river in the valley below. The kind of quiet that takes a day or two to get used to.
Six bedrooms. Five bathrooms. Twenty-two guests. And a whole lot of room to spread out.
What You'll Love:
A lodge that lives up to its name -- Six thousand square feet of stone-and-timber construction on seventeen private acres, with a river in the valley below and layered mountain views from every outdoor space.
Room for a serious group -- Six bedrooms, a separate apartment, and sleeper sofas across multiple levels mean twenty-two guests can spread out without anyone stepping on anyone else.
A wine cellar and library -- Stone-arched entry, iron gate, wooden wine racks, and a library next door with bookshelves and a chess set for when you want to disappear for an hour.
Outdoor spaces that make the stay -- A stone fireplace in the yard, a hot tub at the edge of the ridge, a covered porch with rocking chairs, and a stone patio with grill and dining.
Games and entertainment throughout -- Pool table, foosball, smart TVs, record player, board games, and enough seating across multiple rooms that everyone can do their own thing.
Close to everything worth doing -- Downtown Waynesville shops and restaurants (minutes away), Blue Ridge Parkway (8 min), Harrah's Cherokee Casino (25 min), Asheville (35 min), Great Smoky Mountains National Park (40 min), Cataloochee Valley elk viewing (45 min)
✔️ Entire Home Access 🏡
Enjoy full and private access to the entire property—inside and out—for the ultimate mountain getaway.
✔️ Starter Essentials Provided 🧴🧼
We’ve got you covered with a complimentary starter supply of shampoo, conditioner, soap, toilet paper, detergent pods, and more.
✔️ Parking 🚗
Free parking for 8+ vehicles in the spacious driveway. The road to the property is well-maintained and easy to navigate with any vehicle.
✔️ Work-From-Home Friendly 💻📶
Stay connected with high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the home.
Note: Due to the mountain location, occasional internet outages may take a few days to resolve. If this happens, we’ll notify you in advance so you can plan accordingly. For backup entertainment, we’ve provided DVD players and a movie collection.
✔️ Family-Friendly Features 👶🍽️
Traveling with kids? We’ve thought of you! The home includes a Pack ’n Play, children’s dinnerware, and baby gates for added peace of mind.
✔️ Pet-Friendly 🐾
We love furry guests! Up to 2 dogs are welcome per reservation with a $150 per pet fee. All pets must be put in crate if left alone. No pets are allowed on furniture or beds. You are required to clean up pet waste in the yard to keep it clean for our future guests.
❄️ Winter Driving Advisory: During winter weather, mountain roads leading to the property may become icy or snowy. We strongly recommend arriving in a 4WD or AWD vehicle during icy or snowy conditions. Please check the weather forecast and road conditions before traveling, bring tire chains if available, and allow extra time for your drive. Road conditions can change quickly, and we cannot guarantee that roads will be clear or that a particular vehicle will be able to reach the property.
✔ Sleeps 22 Guests
✔ 6 Bedrooms | Main House - 4 King · 1 Queen · 1 Pull out couch and 1 Futon | Garage Apartment - 2 Twin · 1 Pull out couch · 1 Futon
✔ 5 Bathrooms stocked with fresh towels + starter toiletries
✔ Fully Stocked Kitchen with modern appliances + kids’ dinnerware & high chair
✔ Spacious Living Room with fireplace, vaulted ceilings, Smart TV & mountain views
✔ Pool table, Board Games etc.
✔ Expansive Deck with ample of seating & mountain views
✔ Outdoor Fire Pit with Adirondack chairs + complimentary firewood
✔ Multiple patio areas with seating and 2 gas grills
🏠 BEDROOMS
🏡 MAIN HOUSE
Main Level Bedrooms
🛏️Bedroom 1: King bed with ensuite full bathroom.
🛏️Master Suite: King bed with private deck access, smart TV, and a spacious ensuite bathroom featuring a jetted tub, separate shower, and private toilet room.
Lower Level Bedrooms
🛏️Bedroom 3: King bed, smart TV, and shared Jack & Jill full bathroom.
🛏️Bedroom 4: King bed, smart TV, guest closet, and shared Jack & Jill full bathroom.
🛏️Bedroom 5: Queen bed, smart TV, access to the downstairs porch, and ensuite shared full bathroom.
Small Cabin (Guest House)
🛏️2 Twin beds
🛏️1 Pull-out couch
🛏️1 Futon (Sleeps up to 4 guests total)
Smart TV and private ensuite full bathroom
🛁 Bathrooms
🛁Bathroom 1: Full ensuite bathroom in the small cabin
🛁Bathroom 2: Full ensuite bathroom with shower (Bedroom 1)
🛁Bathroom 3: Master ensuite with jetted tub, separate shower, and private toilet room
🛁Bathroom 4: Jack & Jill full bathroom with enclosed shower shared between Bedrooms 3 & 4
🛁Bathroom 5: Downstairs hallway full bathroom with shower/tub combo
🍳 KITCHEN & DINING
👩🍳 Fully stocked kitchen with modern appliances
🍽️ Large dining table (seats 10+)
🍼 Children’s dinnerware + high chair
☕ Coffee maker · blender · crockpot · French press
🛋️ LIVING & GAME ROOMS
🔥 Living Room: Gas fireplace · Vaulted ceilings · Smart TV · Mountain views
🌲 OUTDOOR SPACE
🌄Porch and deck with sunrise & sunset views
🔥 Stone fire pit with Adirondack chairs + firewood provided
🪑 Outdoor chairs for morning coffee or evening wine
Walk the trails down to your own private river frontage for amazing fishing
🎯 NEARBY ADVENTURES
🛣️ Blue Ridge Parkway — Scenic drives & viewpoints
🥾🌲 Waterfall & hiking trail escapes
💧🌿 Soco Falls — A relatively short adventure to a pretty twin waterfall just off the highway near Waynesville
⛰️🌤️ Waterrock Knob (via Blue Ridge Parkway) — A stunning high‑elevation viewpoint with panoramic scenery along the Parkway, easily accessed from Waynesville
🎨🏘️ Exploring downtown & local culture in Waynesville
🔐 Easy Self Check-In:
Check-in is simple and secure via a keypad. A personalized code will be sent before your arrival.
🌲 Wooded Setting & Wildlife:
The property sits in a lush, wooded area where you may spot wildlife, insects, and other critters. 🦌🐿️ Bring bug spray if you’ll be outdoors.
🐾 Pet-Friendly Place – Bring Your Furry Friends! Traveling with pets? You've found the perfect place! We warmly welcome your four-legged companions, making this the ideal home-away-from-home for the whole family. A small pet fee applies to maintain a clean and comfortable space for all guests. Have questions about our pet policy? Send us a message, we're always happy to help!
🛡️ Worry-Free Stay – Damage Protection Included: Book with total confidence! Every reservation includes accidental damage coverage at no extra cost, it's already built into the cleaning fee, so there are no hidden charges or surprises. After booking, we'll send over a quick and easy rental agreement to keep everything clear and straightforward. Your comfort, safety, and peace of mind are our top priority. Book now and make this your next favorite escape!
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Deadbolt lock
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
General
Garden
Unit size: 6,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
All guests must sign the house rules/rental agreement.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. All pets must be put in crate if left …
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Sleeps 22 On 17 Acres, River Access, Pet Friendly to the airport?
This vacation home is 35.5 mi (48-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Sleeps 22 On 17 Acres, River Access, Pet Friendly have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Sleeps 22 On 17 Acres, River Access, Pet Friendly offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Sleeps 22 On 17 Acres, River Access, Pet Friendly?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Sleeps 22 On 17 Acres, River Access, Pet Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Sleeps 22 On 17 Acres, River Access, Pet Friendly?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Sleeps 22 On 17 Acres, River Access, Pet Friendly have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Sleeps 22 On 17 Acres, River Access, Pet Friendly have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Sleeps 22 On 17 Acres, River Access, Pet Friendly to downtown Waynesville?
This vacation home is 8.3 mi away from Waynesville.
Sleeps 22 On 17 Acres, River Access, Pet Friendly Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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This area of the country is the most beautiful place I have ever been. The home is gorgeous, large, and the most gorgeous views ever. Alex was an amazing host. We can't wait to return next year! If you get the chance, run...don't walk...to stay at the Big House on the River. It is truly magical.
We had a great time at the Luxury Lodge. Our group enjoyed the scenic view of the mountains and river from the overlooking porch. The spacious indoors allowed room for everyone to hang out without being crowded. Good amount of available seating and rooms with space for kids and adults.The response of host/maintenence was great, one item needed addressing and they were out that day to fix. We had a great visit and look forward to coming back.