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The Ark- Unwind with Mountain Views | Modern Cabin Amenities

Lake Junaluska cabin with kitchen

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Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Golf Course
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Health - Haywood
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Lake Junaluska

In Lake Junaluska .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Lake Junaluska cabin, you'll find Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Blue Ridge Health - Haywood. Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center and Haywood Regional Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 1 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Blue Ridge Health - Haywood - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Haywood Regional Medical Center - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 38 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Family Pizza & Pasta - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks Waynesville - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Ark- Unwind with Mountain Views | Modern Cabin Amenities

Experience stunning mountain views and a range of amenities at The Ark in Lake Junaluska. Enjoy seasonal canoe/kayak rentals, outdoor pool, tennis courts, playground, and scenic lake trails. This cozy cabin features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, stone wood-burning fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, dining for 8, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Perfect for a relaxing getaway in Waynesville and Maggie Valley. Don't forget your cell phone; no landline available.  Please note:  Lake Junaluska amenities passes can be purchased separately.
No pets allowed. 
This property is managed by a North Carolina Real Estate Firm.  You will receive a North Carolina Vacation Rental Agreement from our Reservation system that must be signed as part of this agreement.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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The Ark- Unwind with Mountain Views | Modern Cabin Amenities Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a group of friends stay in this cozy cabin for the weekend while we attended an event at Lake Junaluska, which was within a beautiful 30 minute walk around the lake or a 5 minute drive. We recieved several emails up until our stay from the rental company to help aid in check in and check out. Overall, the house was very cute and felt like staying at your grandma and grandpa's house. It was very homey. There was enough space to park 3 cars, though we did have to play Tetris to make sure people could get in and out. The driveway is a little hard to see when coming the way the GPS took us, and was a little steep and gravel. We ended up spinning our wheels in the gravel towards the bottom a couple of times, but made it up after that fairly easily. As a bigger person, the stairs were a bit narrow and didn't feel as wide as normal stairs. They were manageable, but took some getting used to. The toilets were also small, but that's personal preference. The beds were a little firm, but not impossible to sleep on (again, personal preference). Other than that, it was a comfortable stay and worked for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Junaluska

We really enjoyed the property, and our family was very happy to have 3 bathrooms.Two living areas and a washer and dryer were just what we needed.The only thing I didn’t love was the narrow unpaved driveway that was a little difficult to see entering and exiting.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard c.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Ark

A rustic Cabin with country charm. Walking distance to Lake Junaluska and great access to transportation routes to all things in Western NC.The 4th Celebration was spectacular!Great restaurants nearby highlighted by Fat Buddies in Waynesville, and the Buttered Biscuit in Lake Junaluska.Rental communication was exceptional and responsive.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Trip

The property was as shown. Plenty of space and bathrooms for us. Only issue was a noticeable smell in the home, all of our clothes smelled “musty” Great location, driveway is tricky and had a huge hole at the bottom. Otherwise great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint stay, exactly as described, great location, and a really cute cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Junaluska Anniversary.

Very nice 42nd anniversary long weekend in North Carolina’s High Country!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and Quiet

This home is adorable and cozy. Close to town and other amenities. We didnt realize it was 1.5 hours from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, but we made the trip 2 times while there. Great spot for fishing. Home is spacious and beds were comfy! Would love to stay again when we come to this area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Our family had a great time. Home was exactly like posting!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

The house was as advertise. Clean and easy access to Waynesville and the rest of the lake property. Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edna W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Staying in the Ark

We enjoyed our stay at Lake Junaluska. The cabin was nicely furnished and clean. We were unable to use the fireplace because of a large mirror standing in front of it. There was also a large wrapped item in front of the mirror. We felt there shouldn't have been personal pictures everywhere. We have stayed at other cabins and never had family pictures before.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not the Ark - Hickory Hill House

Our stay at Hickory Hill House (which was graciously substituted for the Ark) was great. The home is lovely - very spacious and well appointed. There is plenty of parking. The sunroom on the back of the house was our favorite spot. The one small downside to the property was it's location near a highway which gave us some road noise at times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not this location but great

Got moved to a different location but we loved it and would like to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the Location

Beautiful lake just steps away! We loved how close this house was to so many things, hiking, shopping, etc. The house was great for our group and we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall leaves treehouse

Cozy cabin nestled in the trees with the lake a short walk down the street. Pretty views from every window. A sweet place to stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin and Fall Colors

This was the perfect place to stay and see the fall colors, enjoy the Apple Harvest Festival & celebrate turning anther year older.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin

Was just what we needed and was close to the wedding venue we were in town for.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sven K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Quaint, very private cabin in an outstanding location. It's a very short walk away from the lakeshore and also a great jump-off point for great hiking trips in the area. Shopping is close too!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Koby O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Check in was effortless, quiet peaceful stay. Cabin very clean, all amenities as described. Paula property manager very accessible and courteous. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy and Cozy

Communication with property manager was easy and she was quick to respond. Check in and out was super easy. Well stocked kitchen. We were comfortable and relaxed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Very nice accommodations with a great location. You can be in Waynesville or Maggie Valley in a couple of minutes or Asheville or Cherokee in 30 minutes. Home is as described! Enjoyed the Stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

Perfect location and house was great for our family of 6
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic log cabin right by Lake Junaluska

The location of this cabin was perfect, we were just steps away from Lake Junaluska. We took morning and afternoon walks around the 2.3 mile lake loop, had coffee at the Lake's coffee shop & swam at the community pool. The lake also offers rentals for canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, minature golf & other activities. The cabin will make you feel like you area away in the woods. You are also very close to all of the quanit towns; Asheville, Waynesville & just a short drive to The Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and accommodations

This property was perfect for our family! It has a great log cabin feel while being in walking distance to Lake Junaluska. Wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020