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QUAINT MOUNTAIN COTTAGE-BREATH TAKING VIEWS-1.5 MILES TO DOWNTOWN WAYNESVILLE

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AHHH…the view at THE ROOST is amazing!
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Beautiful long range view of the mountains on the expansive covered porch
Adirondacks to enjoy the view
2 benches on either side of the porch can be used for outdoor dining for 8pp.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Waynesville, NC
  • Place, Balsam Spa
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Folkmoot Friendship Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hazelwood Soap Company
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

QUAINT MOUNTAIN COTTAGE-BREATH TAKING VIEWS-1.5 MILES TO DOWNTOWN WAYNESVILLE

An absolutely charming mountain cottage style home with one of the best views in Haywood County. A single level plan with an open living area highlighted by exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and skylights. A split floor plan with a large ensuite master suite on one side and 2 guests rooms and 2 bathrooms on the opposite side of the house gives everyone privacy.

You will have wonderful long-range views of the Balsams at an elevation of 3000’ yet you are only 1.5 miles from downtown Waynesville with all the shops, galleries and outstanding restaurants. Ingles & Walmart are less than 1.5 miles from the house.

All roads to the house are maintained by the city and the driveway and parking area at the house are paved as well. The Roost is the midpoint between Asheville and the Cherokee Indian Reservation and Harrah’s Casino - each about 30-45 minutes from THE ROOST so great for day trips with major highways easily accessible. Bryson City for white water rafting and tubing as well as riding the Great Smoky Mountain Railway are only 40 minutes from THE ROOST.

An incredibly well equipped kitchen including a gas stove, quartz counter tops and an abundance of dishes and cookware will make family mealtime easy. Games, cards, books, and DVDs are available to enjoy during your stay. There are flat screen HD TVs, Blue Ray players in the living room & master bedroom as well as an Apple TV box in the living room but we doubt you will need them with the covered porch and rockers at sunrise and sunset calling your name. The Wifi connection is strong and many have worked remotely from THE ROOST over our years of ownership.

Please note – pets and smoking are not permitted at The Roost. Thank you for honoring this request and our Grandchild with allergies especially thanks you!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
So Sorry - our granddaughter is highly allergic
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Waynesville

Located in Waynesville, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Shining Rock Wilderness, while Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts and LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography are cultural highlights. Consider Folkmoot Friendship Center for a night out or Waynesville Recreation Center if you're travelling with kids. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

  • Balsam Spa - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Folkmoot Friendship Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hazelwood Soap Company - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Shelton House - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Ridge Beer Hub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papas & Beer - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Maggie's Galley - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is QUAINT MOUNTAIN COTTAGE-BREATH TAKING VIEWS-1.5 MILES TO DOWNTOWN WAYNESVILLE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at QUAINT MOUNTAIN COTTAGE-BREATH TAKING VIEWS-1.5 MILES TO DOWNTOWN WAYNESVILLE?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at QUAINT MOUNTAIN COTTAGE-BREATH TAKING VIEWS-1.5 MILES TO DOWNTOWN WAYNESVILLE on 21 June 2026 start from AU$380, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at QUAINT MOUNTAIN COTTAGE-BREATH TAKING VIEWS-1.5 MILES TO DOWNTOWN WAYNESVILLE?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at QUAINT MOUNTAIN COTTAGE-BREATH TAKING VIEWS-1.5 MILES TO DOWNTOWN WAYNESVILLE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at QUAINT MOUNTAIN COTTAGE-BREATH TAKING VIEWS-1.5 MILES TO DOWNTOWN WAYNESVILLE?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is QUAINT MOUNTAIN COTTAGE-BREATH TAKING VIEWS-1.5 MILES TO DOWNTOWN WAYNESVILLE located?

This family-friendly Waynesville holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Balsam Spa and Folkmoot Friendship Center. Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts and Hazelwood Soap Company are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

rhondareily

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place. Great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2025
Thank you Betsy for sharing that the view at THE ROOST is lovely....we love it too! Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we hope your family will return soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan and Keith are great hosts. Their property is warm and inviting and perfect for a getaway. This was our second time staying at their property and it was a pleasure to stay there. The property is well maintained and very centrally located to shops, stores and restaurants. We’re planning on staying there again next year if they will have us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2025
David - Thank you so very much for the compliment! It is a pleasure having you at THE ROOST and look forward to having your group return hopefully for many more years! Susan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is so cozy and welcoming! The host has literally thought of everything down to the smallest detail. We could not have enjoyed it more!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2025
Thank you so much Cathy! We are so honored that you chose THE ROOST for your stay to celebrate a birthday for your husband. We appreciate that you felt we had "thought of everything" for your stay. Hope you will both come back again very soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical place decorated beautifully for Christmas with a gorgeous view from the porch. Spotless and every need covered. It’s obvious a lot of time and effort has been put in to make it a special experience. Many ideas for places to eat or things to do given as well. Much appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jorge v.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay, great location

Really enjoyed our stay, the view and the residence was fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2022
Thank you Jorge - glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came to NC for a wedding and to make wonderful memories. The Roost will make the top 5 list of great memories of the week. I can't list everything that was just perfect for our stay, I'd run out of room. The home was our dream for the week and Susan went over the top to be the best hostess we have ever experienced on our over 4 dozen VEBO rentals!We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2025
Wow Kirk...I am honored! To be included at the top of your list from someone that has stayed in over 4 dozen VRBO rentals is amazing! We were so happy to have had your family stay at THE ROOST for such an amazing gathering of your family for your son's wedding. Thank you for choosing our home for such a special family event. We hope you will return very soon :-) Susan & Keith
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most special cottage and the most welcoming host. We loved everything about our stay here. The view is spectacular! It was such a convenient location as we enjoyed time in beautiful Waynesville and several other surrounding towns. We saw many beautiful mountain views but none any prettier than the one we enjoyed from the swing on the porch at THE ROOST! The host went out of her way to make sure our stay was perfect - complete with restaurant recommendations and local events and sites info. I highly recommend this gem for a mountain getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2025
Beverly you shared so many wonderful & kind comments about your stay - THANK YOU! I loved that you LOVED everything about your stay. That is exactly what we hope to provide for all our our guests :-) Our front porch swing with that amazing view will be here waiting for you to return & I will have even more great recommendations of events & restaurants for you and your husband to experience! Susan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Meticulously maintained home with outstanding views. Owners have thought of everything needed to make stay comfortable and enjoyable. Home is spacious and has lots of natural light. Surrounding grounds are well maintained. Nice neighborhood and excellent location. Owners were easy to communicate with as needed. Will be returning next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2025
Thank you Melanie for the wonderful review and so nice to know that you enjoyed the natural light in the house, the grounds and the neighborhood. You pointed out all the reasons I too love THE ROOST :-) We so look forward to having you back again in 2026!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

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

Wonderful getaway

The house was beautiful and the view. Very clean and well equipped. The host answered every question and even checked on us during the trip to make sure we had everything we need.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2025
Cindy - thank you so very much for choosing THE ROOST for your stay in Waynesville. I'm so happy all your questions were answered and that you appreciated us checking in to make sure you had everything you needed while you were there. Please do come again very soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy A.

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

Conference at Lake J

Beautiful setting, well appointed, great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Wonderful get away

The property was absolutely beautiful. We loved using the kitchen and cooking in some to enjoy the breathtaking view!! The yard was well maintained and beautiful flowers. We will definitely be renting again. It was home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2025
Wendy - we so loved having you both at THE ROOST! I am so glad you made time to use the kitchen. I have said often that the kitchen at THE ROOST is better "kitted" than my kitchen at home! Having meals at the table on the porch is one of my favorite things to do. We so hope you will be able to take a break again soon and come stay at THE ROOST! Susan & Keith
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful, comfortable, clean and extremely welcoming. Fabulous mountain view from the porch. The host was fantastic in her communication, making sure we had all of the pertinent information, made sure everything was going well, and gave us recommendations of restaurants, etc. It could not have been a better experience. We had a wonderful time, and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2025
Dawn - it was an absolute pleasure to have you and your friends as our guests at THE ROOST! I know it was a special time for you all to be together and remember your friend. We are so honored you chose our home to celebrate her. Thank you for sharing with us how much you enjoyed your stay & pointing out all the things that meant a lot to you before and during your stay. We look forward to having you return to THE ROOST! Susan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc G.

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

Great time

We had a wonderful stay for our week in Waynesville. The house is super clean with long distance mountain views. We hope to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Magnificent View

Special place! Perfect for friends or family. Every detail accounted for. Best Vrbo we’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nano F.

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

Comfortable and inviting

We enjoyed our time at their home. It was perfect for our start of our vacation. We'd highly recommend the home to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2022
Thank you so much Nano for recommending our home to others :-) We enjoyed having you & your friends as our guests at THE ROOST!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anmarie B.

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

Great home with beautiful views

Property was in great condition and very clean. Beautiful mountain views, easy access to national park and other activities. Front porch was relaxing with many comfortable seating options.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2022
Anmarie - we so enjoyed having your family stay at THE ROOST. What a treat to see the you enjoyed the house, location and especially the front porch :-) Please do come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

The Roost

Wonderful house - great views - but right in town - perfect location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you so much Nancy - we agree...it is a PERFECT location :-) We so appreciate you choosing to stay at THE ROOST and hope you will return soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross S.

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

A wonderful getaway!

We used the Roost as a central meeting spot for Thanksgiving. It was a wonderful and comfortable environment, with two fantastic and hospitable hosts! The entire family loved the ROOST.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2020
Thank you Ross & Beverly-we are thrilled we could be your central meeting spot for your family's getaway for Thanksgiving! We certainly hope you will get everyone together again at our. "Happy Place" - Susan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cindy k.

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

Great house, great location, wonderful view.

Everything was perfect. Owners went out of their way to make the home comfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2021
Thank you so very much Cindy for the wonderful review - we love that you found everything "Perfect" :-) Hope we will have the pleasure of having you back as our guest again at THE ROOST!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Perfect Getaway!

The entire property is enchanting. Seamless stay! Host is super!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Cozy, comfortable, convenient, commanding views of the mountains and valleys nearby!

Having stayed at many nice mountain cottages, we were surprised at how The Roost stands out - both outside and throughout the quaint interior, which is decorated with whimsical chicken accessories and prints. Was not wasted on this older couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristen j.

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

Fantastic

My family and I stayed at this property this month and it was wonderful! The house was exceptionally clean, great location and amazing views. The hosts are so helpful and friendly. My young children loved it as well. Highly recommend and we would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2021
We would love to have your family come stay again! Thank you so much for recognizing the great job our housekeeping team does in keeping THE ROOST so clean! We really appreciate your kind words :-) Susan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha A.

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

Spectacular!

The Roost was the perfect place for a weekend getaway!!! Everything was just perfect and the view from the front porch was breathtaking! Susan was always available for questions and the checkin process was super easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2022
Thank you Martha - So very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at THE ROOST. We love hearing when our guests think it is the perfect place to stay! Please do come back again soon so you can enjoy even more days to take in the breathtaking view of the mountain :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayra C.

Beautiful cabin with amazing views!

Home is beautifully and tastefully decorated. Owners take pride in their home and we were extremely pleased in the home’s ambiance. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you so much Mayra for the great review and we certainly do appreciate that you noticed and let others know that we do take great pride in our home and love to share that with our guests. We do hope you will come back again soon....come try it out in the spring or fall. It's lovely all year long but those times are especially lovely at THE ROOST :-) Susan

About the host

Hosted by Susan & Keith

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We live in Fayetteville, NC and hope to retire to the beautiful mountains of North Carolina in a few more years. We began our search for a vacation home near Asheville so we could start to learn more about the area and be close to family that lives in Asheville...especially the latest addition to our wonderful family... our 3rd granddaughter!

Why they chose this property

Initially, we were looking in the Asheville/Hendersonville area, wanting to be as close to our Asheville family as we could. We spotted THE ROOST on the internet & loved the cottage look and told our real estate agent if she would drive us over we'd buy her lunch since we were certain we would buy in the Asheville area :-) We wanted her to see the style house that really caught our attention. The 30 minute drive over from Asheville was easy, the lovely neighborhood so close to the center of town, and the amazing rock retaining walls leading up to the house were all wonderful. All it took however was for us to step on the porch and look at the view of the Balsam Range of the Smokey Mountains from 3000' to know this house was the perfect home for us- you just know when you get goose bumps it's something special! And we had not even stepped inside the house yet! Once inside, it was all over - we knew this was the one! Not surprising - our guests now say the same thing :-)

What makes this property unique

So close to downtown yet with killer views! We are so centrally located to enjoy Western North Carolina outdoor activities, festivals and tons of great restaurants. Waynesville is one of the best kept secrets around!

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