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Lake Life House - 1 min walk to Lake J Assembly -10 min to Waynesville & BR Pkwy
Lakefront holiday home in Lake Junaluska with kitchen
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8102.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Lake Junaluska, NC
- Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center16 min walk
- Place, Blue Ridge Health - Haywood2 min drive
- Place, Lake Junaluska Golf Course3 min drive
- Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)38 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Futon
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Lake Life House - 1 min walk to Lake J Assembly -10 min to Waynesville & BR Pkwy
Enjoy sights & sounds of nature at Lake Life House on Lake Junaluska! Charming 1,100 sq. ft. 2BR/2BA steps away from the water's edge. Relax on the front porch & watch the sunset over the lake after a day of exploring Waynesville, Maggie Valley or Asheville. Complete with amenities for a long weekend or an extended stay. 5 min walk to shared pool, tennis, mini-golf, 10 min to restaurants, shops & grocery stores. Four golf courses 5-15 min away.
Eco-Friendly, fully remodeled 2BR/2BA house
DEN-DINING-KITCHEN FEATURES:
- Open floor plan with wood floors
- Large picture windows that overlook Lake Junaluska
- Queen leather sleeper sofa with gel memory foam mattress
- Dining table that seats eight
- Full-size kitchen furnished with all appliances, cookware, dishes, glassware, utensils. See "Amenities" for complete list
- Starter supply of coffee & basic spices, paper goods & soaps provided
- Separate laundry room. Washer/dryer stocked w/ starter supply of laundry essentials
BEDROOM / BATHROOM FEATURES:
- Two King beds with new plush mattresses
- Queen sleeper sofa with memory foam mattress (in den)
- 16" queen air mattress sleeps 2 extra people
- Bathroom 1 - oversized, walk-in tile shower
- Bathroom 2 tub/shower combo
- All linens provided plus starter supply of basic toiletries & paper goods
OUTDOOR FEATURES:
- Front porch seating overlooking Lake Junaluska
- Private backyard
- Gas grill, patio seating & gas firepit w/ lake view
- Outdoor fire pit
EXTRA AMENITIES:
- Desk & ergonomic chair for those on a working vaca
- 50” Smart TV with Roku, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, ESPN+
- Secure WI-FI 227 Mbps
- 2 complimentary day passes to access to Lake Junaluska pool and recreation area during summer months
- Cataloochee Kids Ski Free vouchers (restrictions apply)
- Mitsubishi mini-split air conditioner/heater units for ensured year-round comfort
- Keyless door-locks
- Graco Pack & Play complete with mattress & sheets available for families traveling with a baby
Preferred dates unavailable? Message us for info about our other properties at this location:
Lake Life Upper Studio apt
Rock Wall Retreat at Lake Life (Studio apt)
Our properties across the lake:
Lone Star Retreat # 1 Studio apt
Lone Star Retreat # 3 1BR/1BA apt
REC CENTER / CLUBHOUSE ACCESS:
- 2 complimentary day passes to access to Lake Junaluska pool & rec area. Playground, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, shuffleboard & putt-putt golf. Paddle boards, canoes, kayaks & tennis racquets may be rented at Lake Junaluska Rec hut. Water sport amenities available Memorial Day - Labor Day.
We live year-round on the south side of Lake Junaluska and are available if you have questions during your stay.
This is a multi-unit property with 2 studio apartments located in the stone building that sits to the right/back side of the house. These units rent separately and have their own deck, firepit and gas grills.
Paradise for outdoor enthusiasts! Lake Junaluska is a 200 acre lake that is home to bald eagles, swans, Canadian geese & more. Year-round golf, tennis, fishing (NC fishing license required) and walking/biking on the 3.8 mile paved path around the lake. Seasonal pool, paddle board & kayak rentals, mini golf, and shuffleboard. Nestled between the Great Smoky Mountains and The Blue Ridge, we’re surrounded by amazing hiking trails and waterfalls.
Just minutes from restaurants, breweries, galleries and shops!
- Waynesville 4 Mi
- Maggie Valley 6 Mi
- Blue Ridge Parkway Access 8 Mi
- Cataloochee Ski Area 13 Mi
- Cherokee Casino 15 Mi
- Asheville Biltmore Estate 24 Mi
- Bryson City 35 Mi
- Gatlinburg 59 Mi
- Located 2-3 minutes off Hwy 23/74/19. Paved roads throughout the neighborhood and fast snow plowing in the winter makes for easy year-round visits. Elevation 2600 ft.
PET POLICY:
- 2 pet limit per reservation - 70 pound weight limit per dog
- $75 non-refundable pet fee
- Rentals exceeding 13 nights, the pet fee is assessed per dog
- Dogs MUST be fully housebroken
- Declawed cats welcome
PARKING:
- Parking is in the parallel spots directly across the street on Chapel Drive
CLEANING FEE:
-Cleaning Fee $125. For stays of 21 nts or more, a mid-stay cleaning required
- Minimum age for renters is 25
- 100% Non-Smoking property inside and outside
- This is a multi-unit property with 2 studio apartments located in the stone
building that sits to the right/back side of the house. These units rent
separately and have their own deck, firepit and gas grills.
House rules regarding minor housekeeping requirements prior to check-out are posted in the house. (Such as loading/starting dishwasher, trash disposal and emptying refrigerator) If these are not followed and additional housekeeping charges are incurred by host, these charges will be charged to guest
This is a smoke free property. Also, no vaping, candles or incense please
Check-in anytime after 4:00 p.m.
Check-out 10:00 a.m. ***We frequently have back-to-back guests. To be considerate of our housekeeping staff, we do not offer late check-out***
Eco-Friendly, fully remodeled 2BR/2BA house
DEN-DINING-KITCHEN FEATURES:
- Open floor plan with wood floors
- Large picture windows that overlook Lake Junaluska
- Queen leather sleeper sofa with gel memory foam mattress
- Dining table that seats eight
- Full-size kitchen furnished with all appliances, cookware, dishes, glassware, utensils. See "Amenities" for complete list
- Starter supply of coffee & basic spices, paper goods & soaps provided
- Separate laundry room. Washer/dryer stocked w/ starter supply of laundry essentials
BEDROOM / BATHROOM FEATURES:
- Two King beds with new plush mattresses
- Queen sleeper sofa with memory foam mattress (in den)
- 16" queen air mattress sleeps 2 extra people
- Bathroom 1 - oversized, walk-in tile shower
- Bathroom 2 tub/shower combo
- All linens provided plus starter supply of basic toiletries & paper goods
OUTDOOR FEATURES:
- Front porch seating overlooking Lake Junaluska
- Private backyard
- Gas grill, patio seating & gas firepit w/ lake view
- Outdoor fire pit
EXTRA AMENITIES:
- Desk & ergonomic chair for those on a working vaca
- 50” Smart TV with Roku, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, ESPN+
- Secure WI-FI 227 Mbps
- 2 complimentary day passes to access to Lake Junaluska pool and recreation area during summer months
- Cataloochee Kids Ski Free vouchers (restrictions apply)
- Mitsubishi mini-split air conditioner/heater units for ensured year-round comfort
- Keyless door-locks
- Graco Pack & Play complete with mattress & sheets available for families traveling with a baby
Preferred dates unavailable? Message us for info about our other properties at this location:
Lake Life Upper Studio apt
Rock Wall Retreat at Lake Life (Studio apt)
Our properties across the lake:
Lone Star Retreat # 1 Studio apt
Lone Star Retreat # 3 1BR/1BA apt
REC CENTER / CLUBHOUSE ACCESS:
- 2 complimentary day passes to access to Lake Junaluska pool & rec area. Playground, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, shuffleboard & putt-putt golf. Paddle boards, canoes, kayaks & tennis racquets may be rented at Lake Junaluska Rec hut. Water sport amenities available Memorial Day - Labor Day.
We live year-round on the south side of Lake Junaluska and are available if you have questions during your stay.
This is a multi-unit property with 2 studio apartments located in the stone building that sits to the right/back side of the house. These units rent separately and have their own deck, firepit and gas grills.
Paradise for outdoor enthusiasts! Lake Junaluska is a 200 acre lake that is home to bald eagles, swans, Canadian geese & more. Year-round golf, tennis, fishing (NC fishing license required) and walking/biking on the 3.8 mile paved path around the lake. Seasonal pool, paddle board & kayak rentals, mini golf, and shuffleboard. Nestled between the Great Smoky Mountains and The Blue Ridge, we’re surrounded by amazing hiking trails and waterfalls.
Just minutes from restaurants, breweries, galleries and shops!
- Waynesville 4 Mi
- Maggie Valley 6 Mi
- Blue Ridge Parkway Access 8 Mi
- Cataloochee Ski Area 13 Mi
- Cherokee Casino 15 Mi
- Asheville Biltmore Estate 24 Mi
- Bryson City 35 Mi
- Gatlinburg 59 Mi
- Located 2-3 minutes off Hwy 23/74/19. Paved roads throughout the neighborhood and fast snow plowing in the winter makes for easy year-round visits. Elevation 2600 ft.
PET POLICY:
- 2 pet limit per reservation - 70 pound weight limit per dog
- $75 non-refundable pet fee
- Rentals exceeding 13 nights, the pet fee is assessed per dog
- Dogs MUST be fully housebroken
- Declawed cats welcome
PARKING:
- Parking is in the parallel spots directly across the street on Chapel Drive
CLEANING FEE:
-Cleaning Fee $125. For stays of 21 nts or more, a mid-stay cleaning required
- Minimum age for renters is 25
- 100% Non-Smoking property inside and outside
- This is a multi-unit property with 2 studio apartments located in the stone
building that sits to the right/back side of the house. These units rent
separately and have their own deck, firepit and gas grills.
House rules regarding minor housekeeping requirements prior to check-out are posted in the house. (Such as loading/starting dishwasher, trash disposal and emptying refrigerator) If these are not followed and additional housekeeping charges are incurred by host, these charges will be charged to guest
This is a smoke free property. Also, no vaping, candles or incense please
Check-in anytime after 4:00 p.m.
Check-out 10:00 a.m. ***We frequently have back-to-back guests. To be considerate of our housekeeping staff, we do not offer late check-out***
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Amenities
Pool
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Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Seniors-only community.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Lake Junaluska
Located in Lake Junaluska, this holiday home is on a lake. Cataloochee Ski Area and Lake Junaluska Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cold Mountain Gameland. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Smoky Mountain Jumphouse, or consider a night out at Folkmoot Friendship Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lake Junaluska, NC
What's nearby
- Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Blue Ridge Health - Haywood - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
- Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- Biltmore Estate - 33 min drive - 52.4 km
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 38 min drive - 43.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 7 min drive
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Dunkin' - 19 min walk
- Burger King - 4 min drive
- Wendy's - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
24 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary Ann S.
28 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary Ann S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeff S.
7 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeff S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
hugh m.
30 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
hugh m.
Stayed 55 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debbie M.
8 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Debbie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrea R.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty area
Andrea R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Temple E.
14 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Temple E.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Judy M.
8 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Judy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane M.
25 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break get-a-way
Diane M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
13 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just an absolute perfect location on Lake Junaluska. Carolyn and Van are awesome owners!!
Robert B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Diane M.
28 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing get-away
Diane M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
MaryCatherine L.
27 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful
MaryCatherine L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Brandy G.
22 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
Brandy G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Diana P.
21 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Junaluska Lake House Wonderful!
Diana P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
James C.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed stay by the Lake.
James C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna K.
6 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake View
Donna K.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diane M.
20 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get-away
Diane M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda M.
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ll be back!
Linda M.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul S.
22 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant week.
Paul S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leah W.
11 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Getaway
Leah W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Diana P.
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Lake Getaway!
Diana P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah F.
19 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake View
Sarah F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cooper H.
24 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great property!
Cooper H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy C.
24 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Events at Lake Junaluska
Amy C.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
7 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Very well-appointed home. Great owners - very caring and responsive.
Robert B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by Carolyn Walker
I grew up in Murfreesboro, TN graduated from Middle TN State University and was a commercial lender for a bank for ten years. In 1989 I married my husband Van and moved to Dallas. Van is a native Texan, born in Dallas. He spent some of his formative years in Oklahoma and thus is a die-hard Sooner fan! He attended Midwestern University before enlisting in the Navy in 1969. We've enjoyed being self-employed all our married life which has given us great flexibility and allowed us to move to NC before fully retiring. I loved my years in Texas...there's truly no place like it, and it does "get in your blood". It's just so dang hot! In 2017 we followed through on a dream we've had for 20+ years. We packed it up and moved to the mountains of beautiful Western North Carolina! Call us crazy, but remodeling homes is a hobby for us. We've renovated 8 homes top to bottom since we've been married. Our vacation rental properties are among those projects. I love to dance, laugh out loud and I whistle a lot! I've been told I shouldn't sing along to the radio, but I do it anyway! I believe what comes around, goes around, and that we should all live, and let live. We both enjoy gardening, movies and playing with our beloved pets. We treasure spending time with our fabulous adult children and their spouses and love hosting happy hour with friends on our deck! Van loves firing up his Texas sized smoker and cooking for a crowd. We love Tex-Mex, sushi, walking around the lake and visiting historical places. I love soul music, Van's a Beatles fan, and we both love meeting new people so VRBO is a natural for us! Come see us and experience some North Carolina charm and beauty at Lone Star Retreat and Lake Life House and Apartments!
Why they chose this property
The Mountains are calling, and I must go! We lived in Dallas until all our children were in college and semi-independent! We'll always love Texas, but nice cool summers and the beauty of the western North Carolina mountains drew us here! Waynesville is quaint and easily won our hearts. The natural beauty and tranquility of Lake Junaluska is truly paradise!
What makes this property unique
We visited several towns in the Asheville area before we relocated. One visit to Lake Junaluska and charming Waynesville, and we were SOLD! This cute house has an unparalleled view of Lake Junaluska and the mountains. The sunsets that you will enjoy right from the front porch will be like none you've ever seen. Its truly an inspiring place to live. If you come stay with us, you'll you just might not ever want to leave!
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