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The Guest House at Big Bear Estates

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A small, single-story building with a wooden deck, a front door, and a small porch.
A wooden house with a deck, large windows, and outdoor furniture.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, television, and artwork on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Waynesville, NC
  • Place, Folkmoot Friendship Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Hazelwood Soap Company
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Waynesville

Located in Waynesville, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Cataloochee Ski Area and Lake Junaluska Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waynesville Recreation Center and Barber Orchard Fruitstand. Maggie Valley Festival Grounds and Fantasy Golf & Game Room are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

  • Folkmoot Friendship Center - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Hazelwood Soap Company - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Barber Orchard Fruitstand - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 16 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Ridge Beer Hub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bogart's Restaurant and Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mad Anthony's Taproom & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guest House at Big Bear Estates pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Guest House at Big Bear Estates?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Guest House at Big Bear Estates?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Guest House at Big Bear Estates located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Folkmoot Friendship Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hazelwood Soap Company and Shelton House. Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts and LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our little family really loved this property! Very beautiful and cozy! We even got to see a few deer grazing in the lower yard!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quite place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smoke smell upon entry. Could be fireplace but smelled like cigar.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2026
Thank you for the feedback, and for taking the time to share it. We're sorry that the home carried a smoke smell when you arrived, as that isn't the standard we hold for a clean, fresh space. We've passed this along to our housekeeping team to look into. We'd love to host you again whenever your travels bring you back. The VueStay Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is well positioned close to everything in Waynesville and within easy access of the HWY to reach Clyde, Silva and Maggie Valley. The Cabin looks out over a beautiful grassy sloped lot that provided sunset mountain vidogews and lots of room for the dog to run around. The Estate is located in a quiet, residential area with fully paved access. We found the cabin spacious, with its 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms plus large wrap around deck. We stayed for one month, and there is no mailbox so I was not able to receive USPS packages, which did cause some confusion on my part due to some Amazon orders. The kitchen could use some improved lighting and a few more cooking utensils, but when I enquired about items we needed, the management team very quickly responded and provided us with what we needed. We truly enjoyed the peace and quiet along with the scenery and quick driving access to everywhere we wanted to get to.
Stayed 34 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review. We're so glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting, the beautiful mountain views, and the convenient location for exploring the area with your dog. We appreciate you noting the kitchen lighting and cooking utensils, and we're really happy to hear that our team was able to quickly help you out with what you needed during your month-long stay. Thank you also for the feedback about the mailbox situation, which we'll pass along to the property owner for consideration. The spacious layout and wrap-around deck sound like they were just right for your extended visit, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime. The VueStay Team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful Scenery

Beautiful Mountain views, quiet area and close to downtown Waynesville.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Great location and perfect for my small dog. Beautiful view from the deck and house had everything we needed and was very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
had a great time. house was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The view and location were great. It was very peaceful and quiet.

the peace, quiet, and the view.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We love this little bungalow

Very cute place in a beautiful wooded area. Very quiet and serene. Close to Lake Junaluska, Asheville, Maggie Valley.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful View

Great quiet neighborhood. Convenient to town and the mountains
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

very nice and very clean would love to rent it again

nice
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Loved the lottle house very cue clean and spaceous, the only thing missing is a hot tub and extra pillos and blankets! Overall great little town convinient marketplace, we will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

comfortable house above waynesville

great house just far enough from the town activities good view of the changing fall colors
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Deck

Wonderful place to hang outside on the deck. Good view, small creeks on each side, quiet. Great place. Inside a little dated, but very comfortable.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good stay

All as advertised. All we needed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good enough

Great location, clean...however house needs a little updating. Views are spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Cost too much

The location was very good.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2024
Hi, Steven. Thank you for providing us with this valuable feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the location of our home. We thank you for your feedback, as it helps us improve our guests' experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fabulous getaway in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

The home was in a nice neighborhood. Bathrooms were upgraded. Cozy and comfortable. I would have liked more outside lighting to enjoy the wrapped around porch
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Motorcycle

Great for motorcyclist. Easy access right on the corner with gorgeous views. away from town but close enough to doordash. They deft need numbers on the side of the home would be helpful. Clean, great location, beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Serene with great mountain views

The house is about 10 minutes up the mountain from Waynesville with a beautiful view of the mountains, quiet, serene, no traffic, a creek on either side of the house with a deep side porch to rock and enjoy the sunsets. It’s one floor, easy to get around, pet friendly. Large primary bedroom and nice size secondary with 2 baths. Have stayed before and did not disappoint this trip . Needs some upkeep maintenance- but not enough to keep me from coming back. Very clean on arrival with all the basics provided.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Be sure to re-attach heating system heat strips for winter usage. We froze at night for 2 nights until maintenance man re-attached heat strips. We should be compensated for that massive foul up.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

4 day stay with kids

I stayed here, having been raised in the mountains of NC with my husband and 2 kids (a 2 year old and infant). Overall the stay was great and the committees with towels, space and the ability to keep it clean was great. The only problem we had was the porch wood had a few splinters which my oldest found after tripping. Despite being in the mountains, the Wi-Fi was mostly stable despite cutting out a couple times but not enough to be inconvenient. It was very homey and I defiantly plan to stay here again when visiting NC again.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2024
Hi Angela, Thank you for your review, and we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. It is good to know that you will be back to experience again this rental home. We apologize for the Wifi and splinter issues you encountered during your stay with us. We take guest feedback seriously and have forwarded this information to the Local Operations Manager so they can address your concerns and provide a resolution. We are hoping for another opportunity to host you again for a truly exceptional experience.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Peaceful Get-a-way

The house was very clean and we found the seating and beds to be comfortable. The rental property is as pictured. However, some basic amenities are non-existent such as salt/pepper, aluminum foil, Kleenex and extra wash clothes/bath towels. There is Wi-Fi on the premise, but the network and password given to us was not correct. Even after numerous contacts with Vacasa, this was not remedied in our 4 days stay which severely limited planning of restaurant visits and daily activities. This would not have been an issue if dealing directly with the homeowner or if a basic notebook of information was provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Horrible

Nasty. The fireplace didnt work or the dishwasher. Floor had wet spots All over. The fire alarm was not working, no batteries. Missing light bulbs. Moldy refrigerator. Most of all the owners would not answer my comments.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2023
Hi Frankie, thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your stay, as well as any personal touch you found lacking. Moving forward, our local staff has taken immediate action and addressed your concerns so that we can prevent any further issues in the future. Thank you again for this valuable information as we always welcome the opportunity to improve. We understand how disappointing it was that the home was in this condition upon your arrival. Please know we strive to provide every guest with a relaxing stay. We hope to have another chance to impress you on a future stay.
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