Family-friendly holiday rentals in Lake Junaluska

Check in was super easy. Wonderful drive up the mountain. I would recommend a 4x4 vehicle as the driveway is tricky. Beautiful views that change through the day. At night the mountain across from the property is lit like a Christmas tree with the cabin lights. Amazing. The cabin is well equipped. Spacious but cozy. The decks offer a lot of space. Plenty of furniture inside and out. Indoor gas fireplace provides great ambiance. Hot tub was wonderful on a chilly night. Located just minutes from several towns, all with busy, well kept, downtowns. Lots to do in the area. Plenty of restaurants and grocery stores nearby. Highly recommend.

We visited for a family vacation. Make sure you have 4WD for the road up to the house!! It was a pretty view & very spacious. Game room is a plus! There were a lot of lady bugs & stink bugs in the house. It was great for a family mountain trip. Very private area!

Honeymoon cabin far exceeded our expectations and then some Madeleine is a Super Super Super Host! Her place was pristine inside and out, adorably decorated, inviting, relaxing, peaceful and simple like we prefer our little life’s get aways! We would highly recommend anyone staying in her places!!

First and foremost, Sergio is a great host. All of the information sent prior to our stay was great to have. He was very responsive to every message sent. The directions to the house were accurate and entry was seamless. The house is cozy and warm with everything you may need. We used all of the amenities; games, tv, hot tub, sauna, ping pong table- there really was no reason to leave the house. The weather wasn't great but we still made to it Cataloochee to ski, and having the hot tub to come back to was perfect!!! The view from the back porch was ever changing and always gorgeous. It was a wonderful way to bring our family together for a long weekend.

This place was a perfect getaway for my family and fur babies! Super quiet and peaceful. We will definitely be back!

Inside, A-Frame of Mind felt spacious and very comfortable for our family of three + our pooch. With 3 levels of living space it felt much more open than other A-frames we’ve visited. All the systems & appliances worked and the beds were also comfortable…which can be a make or break for our vacations. Outside, there are neighbors close but things felt surprisingly private due to how the house is oriented on the mountainside. We were in a HD truck and had snow & ice during our visit. This made the last section of road and driveway a bit challenging due to the angles, but overall the road in is very well maintained.

We had a great time in this perfect little cabin! Very cozy and relaxing. The river just outside the house was a beautiful site especially from the hot tub. Nate did a great job responding very quickly and made sure our stay was great. Highly recommend!

Thank you Michael for hosting friends that were grieving the death of a loved one. Your hospitality allowed many children and grandchildren to be present at the funeral. They could not accommodate all the family that came from near and far. Your house was close to the immediate family’s house. May God bless your endeavors and your most hospitable home.

This was a great place for my extended family to celebrate Thanksgiving! We had lots of room and the kitchen was fully stocked. The beds were very comfortable. We would stay there again.

This home was perfect for our family of 3 teens and 3 adults. It was spacious and clean, we wanted for nothing. All this with a very accommodating, understanding and hospitable owners, who let us stay even after Helene's destruction to their bridge. Thank you for the wonderful stay this Thanksgiving 2024.

Such a beautiful and peaceful cabin tucked a way with a lot of hiking close by. The cabin was rustic, clean, and just as described/pictured. My boyfriend and I did a couple of nice hikes including Looking Glass Rock Trail as suggested by Lucas. Greg/Lucas were very accommodating and responsive.

We stayed at Whistle Pig Farm over Thanksgiving, and it was the perfect place to relax and unwind for the week. The kitchen was so well stocked, and had everything we possibly could have needed. The grandparents loved lounging and baking in the warm, open spaces, and our 3 year old son loved playing with all the house toys (so nice!), saying hi to the chickens each day, and going on walks to throw rocks in the creek. Would absolutely stay again - thanks Anne and Tom for sharing your lovely home!!

This was a stunning peaceful location. The chalet was spotless and very comfortable. We stayed a full 7 nights and didn't want to leave this little piece of heaven on earth. Our host Julie quickly responded anytime we had a question. The chalet is well stocked and the extra attention to little details to make your stay special is appreciated. Having a beautiful view of the mountains whether inside or outside was amazing. Also, let's just say you will be talking about the fabulous showers long after you get home 😊 Don't hesitate to book this cabin. It is a golden find for a peaceful rest in the mountains.

A very nice stay. We had a group of seven and needed five bedrooms. This house was perfect for us. It was very much like a home with puzzles and books and TV and anything else we might want. Once we found it the first time it was easy. We kept forgetting to turn on a light before we left for the day so we came back to a lot of darkness. That was completely our fault. I would recommend this property to anyone who needed six bedrooms and three baths. They were very responsive when we had a question too.

We greatly enjoyed ourselves and we appreciated Liz's facilitation of our stay. Even though we were outside Asheville, we feel that the hospitality of owners like Liz is warmer. Thank you for being accommodating and friendly!

My friends and I enjoyed our weekend getaway at The Runaway Chalet. The driveway was a little tricky due to recent snowfall, but April suggested an alternative approach to enter driveway. We plan to return next year!

Beautiful property and amazing location!

The views were beautiful and the property was very pleasing!

I love staying here~ is my 2nd time. Carolyn has thought of everything one might need~ from amenities to local advice. The surroundings, views, deck, fire pit, deck tables and chairs ~ it's truly a retreat. Being on Lake Junaluska there are walks, even a little Crepe cafe at base of the hill that's delicious. Highly recommend!

Great little find for a few nights. Great host.

Carolyn is a exceptional host and we found her home on the lake to be very comfortable and cozy. It was furnished very nicely, had very comfortable beds and was equipped with all the essentials you could possibly need, in addition to extras. The home is well organized too making it so easy to find anything we needed in the home. She’s clearly put a lot of thought into making her guests experiences outstanding. We had a wonderful time and will definitely stay here again or at one of her other properties for our return stays to the area.

Incredible hospitality and kindness packaged with a gorgeous and peaceful place. Truly a gem!

Wonderful place to stay with family and friends. Great kitchen with all the necessities to cook with while you’re there! Plenty of pantry and storage space to bring your own food. Definitely follow their GPS instructions and address they give you in separate email. It gets dark out there so keep that in mind when arriving. Minutes away from WCU and beautiful gated community We will be back!

Sundrop Community is secluded and peaceful. Met the neighbors, everybody was super nice. Townhouse was perfect for what I needed. I was there to fly fish Caney Fork and the access to 2000’ of riverfront property was great. Two wood burning fireplaces were awesome (bring your own wood). Sundog were amazing and very helpful. The only negative I would say (it is not really negative), the listing indicates it is good for up to 6 people-I would disagree. Although there were 2 mobile air mattresses this place IMO is suitable for 4 people. Would definitely stay again.