10/10 Excellent
Angela P.
1 Jan 2026
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Angela P.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Cabin
Private + Serene + Mountain Views + Easy Winter Access + Hot Tub + Fire Pit
Cabin in Waynesville with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Waynesville, NC
- Place, Smoky Mountain Jumphouse9 min drive
- Place, Balsam Spa10 min drive
- Place, LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography10 min drive
- Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
King Bedroom
1 King Bed
Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Twin Bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private + Serene + Mountain Views + Easy Winter Access + Hot Tub + Fire Pit
Nestled in Waynesville’s breathtaking Plott Valley, this gorgeous 3-bedroom cabin, affectionately dubbed ‘Camp Raven Rock,’ is a luxury respite for young and old.
☆ STUNNING, panoramic mountain views
☆ Serene & PRIVATE
☆ Easy, paved access
☆ Small creek
☆ Hot Tub
☆ Fire Pit
☆ HUGE yard for games, picnics, star gazing, yoga & sledding
☆ Ski rack & boot dryer
☆ High quality chef's kitchen
☆ Indoor Fireplace
☆ Mins. to Waynesville & Maggie Valley
☆ Local, hospitable, & knowledgeable hosts
HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY AMENITIES
Camp Raven Rock offers amenities unlike any other vacation rental in Waynesville!
☆ Easy access; the home sits at 3,400 feet in elevation which lends to cooler summer temperatures, and easier driving in winter. And there are no nail-biting, steep, unpaved mountain roads to access the property.
☆ Quick access to Waynesville (10 minutes), Maggie Valley (15 minutes), Lake Junaluska (13 minutes) Blue Ridge Parkway, Mountains to Sea Trail and Pisgah National Forest (13 minutes). 30-minute drive to Cataloochee Ski and 35-minute drive to Asheville.
☆ Gorgeous mountain and farmland views with a small creek on the property. Nearby Plott Creek can be heard singing everywhere on the property.
☆ Private, serene setting with large, open field for picnicking, yoga, outdoor games, stargazing, sledding, etc.
☆ Hot tub and Breeo fire pit. A generously sized first bundle of wood is complimentary with more on site to purchase.
☆ Modern and well-equipped, kitchen with high-quality cookware and tools, including a coffee bar with Nespresso machine, Moccamaster Coffee Maker, Bodum French Press, Chemex Coffee Maker, Oxo Burr Grinder, and Bonavita electric tea kettle.
☆ To create a luxurious "camp" experience, we provide locally sourced amenities such as Smoky Mountain Roasters coffee, Asheville Tea Company tea, French Broad Chocolate Company hot chocolate, Nespresso espresso pods, and Hazelwood Soap Company toiletries. We also provide a supply of toiletries and paper products and a starter bundle of firewood (with more available for purchase on site).
☆ Extensive selection of outdoor games and toys for use in the property’s field, including corn hole, bocce ball, Spikeball, and sleds. Yoga mats and a telescope are also available for guests.
☆ Luxe HELIX Midnight mattress on a Reverie adjustable king bed frame in the primary bedroom
☆ Pottery Barn massage recliner (with optional heat!)
☆ Kid and toddler friendly with a high chair, pack and play, bathtub, kids dinnerware, and a library of age-appropriate books for bedtime reading and snuggles.
☆ Roku TV with Bose Sound Bar
☆ Vinyl turntable, Bose CD Player, and Bose Bluetooth Speaker with a vinyl and CD library, including a collection of regional music selections
☆ Large selection of board games and puzzles, suitable for all ages, including unique games such as National Parks edition of Monopoly, Scrabble, and Yahtzee
☆ Library of literature and regional guides focusing on Western North Carolina history, hiking and culture
☆ While we can't always offer early check-in, if the cabin is ready before the 4:00 PM check-in time, we’ll contact you for a complimentary early check-in.
☆ Expect a Five Star stay from local, knowledgeable hosts who are happy to help you plan your perfect western North Carolina vacation.
A DAY IN THE LIFE AT CAMP RAVEN ROCK
Greetings, Campers! Welcome to ‘Camp Raven Rock’–a luxe version of year-round summer camp with gorgeous mountain and farmland views and a creekside setting.
This spacious and unique property is a destination in and of itself, and it’s the picture-perfect setting to unplug and unwind. Our cozy cabin sleeps 6 comfortably in 3 bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms.
Wake up with a cup of local Smoky Mountain Roasters coffee, Asheville Tea Company tea, or French Broad Chocolate Company hot chocolate. Head out to a porch rocker where you’ll have a front row view of Plott Balsam Mountain.
You’ll also be treated to the serenade of song birds with Plott Creek providing the background music. It’s the perfect place to relax and map out your day’s activities from our selection of local guides and literature.
If you can tear yourself away from camp, spend part of your day hiking from our curated list of recommended trails off the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Mountains to Sea Trail (12 minutes) or Great Smoky Mountains National Park trails (40 minutes).
Alternatively, spend the day in Camp Raven Rock’s enormous field and park-like setting, playing one of our many yard games, picnicking, practicing yoga, or even sledding if there’s snow!
If you start feeling homesick for ‘city life,’ head into Waynesville (10 minutes), Lake Junaluska (12 minutes), Maggie Valley (15 minutes), or Asheville (35 minutes). Cataloochee Ski is only 30 minutes away, and our cabin has a ski rack and boot dryer waiting for you after an exciting day on the slopes.
Camp Raven Rock’s magic continues as the sun sets. After washing up with local Hazelwood Soap Company products, light up the grill for a camp-inspired cookout, or make a meal in our well-stocked kitchen with a focus on high-quality tools and appliances.
Then gather around our smokeless Breeo Fire Pit (wood provided) for ghost stories, s’mores, and maybe even a camp song or two! Or soak away your aches and pains from the day’s outdoor activities in our soothing hot tub.
When you’re ready for some indoor time, choose from one of our many board games or puzzles while listening to regional music on vinyl or CD. Or connect your own playlist through the cabin’s Bose bluetooth speaker. You can also cozy up next to the fireplace, perhaps in the home's Pottery Barn massage recliner with a book from the camp library, which focuses on regional literature and history.
If you’re craving some screen time, our Roku entertainment system will connect you to the outside world through your streaming accounts. High speed Wifi connectivity is also available if you’d like to send someone an email and let them know how much fun you’re having at camp.
Camp Raven Rock guests also have special permission to stay up past their bedtime, so be sure to head back outside to stargaze in our field before turning in (telescope and star guides provided!).
When you can’t hold your eyes open for another minute, snuggle into our comfortable beds for a good night’s rest and sweet dreams. The king bed in the primary bedroom has an adjustable frame, so feel free to elevate the mattress for some reading before bed. Or if you’re craving even more mountain fresh air and a glamping-style experience, we highly recommend sleeping on the front porch’s cozy bed swing.
Camp Raven Rock is a destination where unforgettable memories are created and traditions take root. Our goal for your stay is that you leave feeling restored, refreshed and well cared for, after spending time in a location that feeds your heart and soul. We hope you’ll return year after year to unplug and unwind!
DETAILS ABOUT OUR SPACE
☆☆ BEDROOMS ☆☆
The primary bedroom boasts a king sized bed with a Reverie adjustable bed frame and a bathroom with a double vanity.
A second bedroom holds a comfortable queen sized bed.
The third bedroom holds two twin XL beds.
The second and third bedrooms share a full-sized bathroom.
☆☆ BATHROOMS ☆☆
The cabin has 2 full bathrooms, each stocked with Hazelwood Soap Company soap, shampoo, and conditioner as well as other essentials you need for the duration of your stay. We also supply bathrobes and hot tub towels for our guests.
☆☆ KITCHEN & LOUNGE ☆☆
The high quality chef’s kitchen is fully equipped with loads of Cook’s Illustrated recommendations, including everything from high quality knives, utensils, and cookware.
The dining area comfortably seats 6 and there is an island with additional seating. A high chair and child’s dining stool are also available for your use.
The living room is equipped with a 50-inch Roku TV, allowing full access to your favorite streaming services.
☆☆ OUTSIDE SPACE ☆☆
The exterior area of this home boasts enormous mountain and farmland views and extensive outdoor space, including a hot tub, Breeo fire pit and enormous open field for your use.
☆ STUNNING, panoramic mountain views
☆ Serene & PRIVATE
☆ Easy, paved access
☆ Small creek
☆ Hot Tub
☆ Fire Pit
☆ HUGE yard for games, picnics, star gazing, yoga & sledding
☆ Ski rack & boot dryer
☆ High quality chef's kitchen
☆ Indoor Fireplace
☆ Mins. to Waynesville & Maggie Valley
☆ Local, hospitable, & knowledgeable hosts
HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY AMENITIES
Camp Raven Rock offers amenities unlike any other vacation rental in Waynesville!
☆ Easy access; the home sits at 3,400 feet in elevation which lends to cooler summer temperatures, and easier driving in winter. And there are no nail-biting, steep, unpaved mountain roads to access the property.
☆ Quick access to Waynesville (10 minutes), Maggie Valley (15 minutes), Lake Junaluska (13 minutes) Blue Ridge Parkway, Mountains to Sea Trail and Pisgah National Forest (13 minutes). 30-minute drive to Cataloochee Ski and 35-minute drive to Asheville.
☆ Gorgeous mountain and farmland views with a small creek on the property. Nearby Plott Creek can be heard singing everywhere on the property.
☆ Private, serene setting with large, open field for picnicking, yoga, outdoor games, stargazing, sledding, etc.
☆ Hot tub and Breeo fire pit. A generously sized first bundle of wood is complimentary with more on site to purchase.
☆ Modern and well-equipped, kitchen with high-quality cookware and tools, including a coffee bar with Nespresso machine, Moccamaster Coffee Maker, Bodum French Press, Chemex Coffee Maker, Oxo Burr Grinder, and Bonavita electric tea kettle.
☆ To create a luxurious "camp" experience, we provide locally sourced amenities such as Smoky Mountain Roasters coffee, Asheville Tea Company tea, French Broad Chocolate Company hot chocolate, Nespresso espresso pods, and Hazelwood Soap Company toiletries. We also provide a supply of toiletries and paper products and a starter bundle of firewood (with more available for purchase on site).
☆ Extensive selection of outdoor games and toys for use in the property’s field, including corn hole, bocce ball, Spikeball, and sleds. Yoga mats and a telescope are also available for guests.
☆ Luxe HELIX Midnight mattress on a Reverie adjustable king bed frame in the primary bedroom
☆ Pottery Barn massage recliner (with optional heat!)
☆ Kid and toddler friendly with a high chair, pack and play, bathtub, kids dinnerware, and a library of age-appropriate books for bedtime reading and snuggles.
☆ Roku TV with Bose Sound Bar
☆ Vinyl turntable, Bose CD Player, and Bose Bluetooth Speaker with a vinyl and CD library, including a collection of regional music selections
☆ Large selection of board games and puzzles, suitable for all ages, including unique games such as National Parks edition of Monopoly, Scrabble, and Yahtzee
☆ Library of literature and regional guides focusing on Western North Carolina history, hiking and culture
☆ While we can't always offer early check-in, if the cabin is ready before the 4:00 PM check-in time, we’ll contact you for a complimentary early check-in.
☆ Expect a Five Star stay from local, knowledgeable hosts who are happy to help you plan your perfect western North Carolina vacation.
A DAY IN THE LIFE AT CAMP RAVEN ROCK
Greetings, Campers! Welcome to ‘Camp Raven Rock’–a luxe version of year-round summer camp with gorgeous mountain and farmland views and a creekside setting.
This spacious and unique property is a destination in and of itself, and it’s the picture-perfect setting to unplug and unwind. Our cozy cabin sleeps 6 comfortably in 3 bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms.
Wake up with a cup of local Smoky Mountain Roasters coffee, Asheville Tea Company tea, or French Broad Chocolate Company hot chocolate. Head out to a porch rocker where you’ll have a front row view of Plott Balsam Mountain.
You’ll also be treated to the serenade of song birds with Plott Creek providing the background music. It’s the perfect place to relax and map out your day’s activities from our selection of local guides and literature.
If you can tear yourself away from camp, spend part of your day hiking from our curated list of recommended trails off the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Mountains to Sea Trail (12 minutes) or Great Smoky Mountains National Park trails (40 minutes).
Alternatively, spend the day in Camp Raven Rock’s enormous field and park-like setting, playing one of our many yard games, picnicking, practicing yoga, or even sledding if there’s snow!
If you start feeling homesick for ‘city life,’ head into Waynesville (10 minutes), Lake Junaluska (12 minutes), Maggie Valley (15 minutes), or Asheville (35 minutes). Cataloochee Ski is only 30 minutes away, and our cabin has a ski rack and boot dryer waiting for you after an exciting day on the slopes.
Camp Raven Rock’s magic continues as the sun sets. After washing up with local Hazelwood Soap Company products, light up the grill for a camp-inspired cookout, or make a meal in our well-stocked kitchen with a focus on high-quality tools and appliances.
Then gather around our smokeless Breeo Fire Pit (wood provided) for ghost stories, s’mores, and maybe even a camp song or two! Or soak away your aches and pains from the day’s outdoor activities in our soothing hot tub.
When you’re ready for some indoor time, choose from one of our many board games or puzzles while listening to regional music on vinyl or CD. Or connect your own playlist through the cabin’s Bose bluetooth speaker. You can also cozy up next to the fireplace, perhaps in the home's Pottery Barn massage recliner with a book from the camp library, which focuses on regional literature and history.
If you’re craving some screen time, our Roku entertainment system will connect you to the outside world through your streaming accounts. High speed Wifi connectivity is also available if you’d like to send someone an email and let them know how much fun you’re having at camp.
Camp Raven Rock guests also have special permission to stay up past their bedtime, so be sure to head back outside to stargaze in our field before turning in (telescope and star guides provided!).
When you can’t hold your eyes open for another minute, snuggle into our comfortable beds for a good night’s rest and sweet dreams. The king bed in the primary bedroom has an adjustable frame, so feel free to elevate the mattress for some reading before bed. Or if you’re craving even more mountain fresh air and a glamping-style experience, we highly recommend sleeping on the front porch’s cozy bed swing.
Camp Raven Rock is a destination where unforgettable memories are created and traditions take root. Our goal for your stay is that you leave feeling restored, refreshed and well cared for, after spending time in a location that feeds your heart and soul. We hope you’ll return year after year to unplug and unwind!
DETAILS ABOUT OUR SPACE
☆☆ BEDROOMS ☆☆
The primary bedroom boasts a king sized bed with a Reverie adjustable bed frame and a bathroom with a double vanity.
A second bedroom holds a comfortable queen sized bed.
The third bedroom holds two twin XL beds.
The second and third bedrooms share a full-sized bathroom.
☆☆ BATHROOMS ☆☆
The cabin has 2 full bathrooms, each stocked with Hazelwood Soap Company soap, shampoo, and conditioner as well as other essentials you need for the duration of your stay. We also supply bathrobes and hot tub towels for our guests.
☆☆ KITCHEN & LOUNGE ☆☆
The high quality chef’s kitchen is fully equipped with loads of Cook’s Illustrated recommendations, including everything from high quality knives, utensils, and cookware.
The dining area comfortably seats 6 and there is an island with additional seating. A high chair and child’s dining stool are also available for your use.
The living room is equipped with a 50-inch Roku TV, allowing full access to your favorite streaming services.
☆☆ OUTSIDE SPACE ☆☆
The exterior area of this home boasts enormous mountain and farmland views and extensive outdoor space, including a hot tub, Breeo fire pit and enormous open field for your use.
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Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Our home is not childproofed, but child friendly.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Waynesville
Waynesville is home to this cabin. Cataloochee Ski Area and Balsam Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Barber Orchard Fruitstand and Waynesville Recreation Center. 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.
Waynesville, NC
What's nearby
- Smoky Mountain Jumphouse - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
- Balsam Spa - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
- LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
- Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
- Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Taco Bell - 11 min drive
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 11 min drive
- Maggie's Galley - 9 min drive
- Papas & Beer - 11 min drive
- Catrina’s Cantina - 18 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Nancy East
We weren't born in the mountains, but we got here as fast as we could nearly 30 years ago.
Nancy was a veterinarian for 22 years before she retired to pursue a career in outdoor education and writing. Larry is a Certified Financial Planner for Wells Fargo Advisors.
We are parents to 3 children (and 1 dog child), avid outdoor adventurers and volunteers on our county's search and rescue team and ski patrol at Cataloochee Ski. We aim to treat our cabin's guests with extraordinary hospitality.
Nancy was a veterinarian for 22 years before she retired to pursue a career in outdoor education and writing. Larry is a Certified Financial Planner for Wells Fargo Advisors.
We are parents to 3 children (and 1 dog child), avid outdoor adventurers and volunteers on our county's search and rescue team and ski patrol at Cataloochee Ski. We aim to treat our cabin's guests with extraordinary hospitality.
Why they chose this property
Plott Creek Valley is one of the most serene and scenice settings in all of western North Carolina.
What makes this property unique
Camp Raven Rock sits on nearly 5 acres of private land, comprised of an open field and woods. It's setting creates unique opportunities for field games (we have several for guest use), star gazing (we have a telescope and star guides waiting for you), yoga (we even provide yoga mats), and picnicking on our gorgeous knoll where a Polywood picnic table awaits. We have a backpack full of picnic supplies in the cabin, too.
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