'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville!

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Entire home

McCracken Farm with Mt. Wolfpen in background.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Waynesville, NC

Waynesville Recreation Center5 min drive
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center8 min drive
Lake Junaluska Golf Course8 min drive
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Cuba Room

1 Double Bed

French Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Upstairs shared bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

'Dood's Ranch' is a fully renovated, quaint mountain cottage on a horse farm setting, apprx 1 mile from downtown Waynesville and all it has to offer. Long range views of Wolf Pen and Lickstone Mtns on front porch, and views of famous Eagle's Nest Mtn from the spacious side deck. This conveniently located 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house boasts a full kitchen, a comfortable living room w/cable and internet, and a master w/bath on main. Unfortunately, Dood's Ranch is not pet friendly.

Property manager

Bill McCracken

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 1

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waynesville

Located in Waynesville, this cottage is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, while LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Wheels Through Time Museum are cultural highlights. Waynesville Recreation Center and Queen's Farm Stables are also worth visiting.

Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

Balsam Spa - 4 min drive
Waynesville Recreation Center - 5 min drive
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 8 min drive
Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 8 min drive
Queen's Farm Stables - 8 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

Singletree Heritage Kitchen - 3 min drive
Maggie's Galley - 5 min drive
Sauced - 3 min drive
Frog Level Brewing Company - 4 min drive
Mad Anthony's Taproom & Restaurant - 16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at 'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville! located?

Located in the heart of Waynesville, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and within 3 miles (5 km) of Balsam Spa and Waynesville Recreation Center. Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center and Lake Junaluska Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

27 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

Our stay for a local wedding met all our needs and expectations. Very clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Very nice place just a few minutes from town in a nice neighborhood had everything u needed inside would definitely stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

27 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay with a caveat.

The house itself is very nice and clean, and overall my sisters and I enjoyed our stay. The caveat is, we are all in our 60s with various and sundry physical limitations. It's quite a haul walking up the sidewalk and the steps to the front porch with luggage if you have physical limitations. That being said, the inside staircase really wasn't a problem. The front porch and deck are very nice, but the views aren't quite as bucolic as the pictures would suggest. The owner is very nice and super responsive and the location is very convenient to everything in Waynesville.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lane G.

22 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WCU Visit

simple and easy.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

7 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Great location, very clean, and great communication with owner. Very convenient to area stores and restaurants. My only recommendation would be the addition of a king size bed in one of the bedrooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bill McCracken

I moved back to Waynesville in 2003 after college and a 10 year stint in the corporate world. I enjoy all types of outdoor activities including cycling, running, skiing, surfing and playing guitar.

Why they chose this property

My Father purchased the property in 1984 to be next door to his sister, and to remain near the property of the original family dairy farm started in the 1920's, McCracken Dairy.

What makes this property unique

This quaint property is quiet, cozy and has beautiful long range views of 2 mountain ranges, which seem to cradle the historic town of Waynesville. The town has much to offer in the way of boutiques, galleries, museums, restaurants, craft breweries and coffee shops.