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Beautiful Views & Easy Access. 15 min to Waynesville and 30 Min to Asheville

Waynesville vacation home in River Ridge area

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A wooden pergola with a view of a green landscape and hills.
A room with wooden flooring, two wooden chairs with floral cushions, a small round table, a 'WELCOME' sign, and a window with blinds.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and large windows.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A rural property with a house, a driveway, and surrounding fields.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8234 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Waynesville, NC
  • Place, Pigeon River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Waynesville

River Ridge stay.With a stay at this River Ridge vacation home, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Pigeon River and 6 miles (10 km) of Blue Ridge Health - Haywood. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center.
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What's nearby

  • Pigeon River - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Waynesville Recreation Center - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Queen's Farm Stables - 14 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Catrina’s Cantina - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sherrill's Pioneer Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Views & Easy Access. 15 min to Waynesville and 30 Min to Asheville

Enjoy our beautiful mountain retreat in the picturesque valley of Iron Duff. This 4-bedroom home offers a private mountain setting with great mountain views and easy access to enjoy your vacation! High Speed Internet at 211 Mbps. Great room with fireplace and custom kitchen with all the amenities of home. Fantastic flat yard to enjoy with family and friends. Tastefully decorated, including smart TVs in all the rooms. Close to everything our wonderful area has to offer. Perfect for motorcycles with large garage for inside parking. Only 15 minutes to historic Waynesville, Maggie Valley and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Plus, only 30 minutes to Asheville, 20 minutes to Cataloochee Ranch for skiing and horseback riding and 40 minutes to whitewater rafting. Once you stay in this home you will never want to leave. Pet fee is per dog. Max 2 dogs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,520 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

All renters who bring dogs are responsible for cleaning up after their pets both inside and outside the house. Fees apply for noncompliance.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet fee per dog

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

NEW Listing Harmony House in Iron Duff

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful Views & Easy Access. 15 min to Waynesville and 30 Min to Asheville to the airport?

This vacation home is 33.9 mi (43-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful Views & Easy Access. 15 min to Waynesville and 30 Min to Asheville have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful Views & Easy Access. 15 min to Waynesville and 30 Min to Asheville offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful Views & Easy Access. 15 min to Waynesville and 30 Min to Asheville ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Views & Easy Access. 15 min to Waynesville and 30 Min to Asheville ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful Views & Easy Access. 15 min to Waynesville and 30 Min to Asheville ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful Views & Easy Access. 15 min to Waynesville and 30 Min to Asheville have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful Views & Easy Access. 15 min to Waynesville and 30 Min to Asheville have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful Views & Easy Access. 15 min to Waynesville and 30 Min to Asheville to downtown Waynesville?

This vacation home is 7.1 mi away from Waynesville.

Beautiful Views & Easy Access. 15 min to Waynesville and 30 Min to Asheville Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was fantastic. No issues with check in, location was great. Not knowing the exact area we were looking for an accessible house in case of snow and this was that.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte C.

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

Fabulous!

Excellent home. Very well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gill C.

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

Perfect home.

Very clean and comfortable home in a very peaceful area. This is the second time that we stayed at this home and we are not disappointed with the location and how clean everything was.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay

This home is beautiful felt at home. This home does not disappoint. Had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Family Getaway

The house was perfect in a quite area. The views were breathe taking and watching the alpaca's everyday was a treat. The house was very clean and the fireplace was nice on the cold mornings. We will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicki D.

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

Excellent NC mountain house

Great house, very quick and responsive owners, comfortable home, and next door to an alpaca farm!!! Will def be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Great Trip

House was as good as previous reviews indicated. The kitchen was the best stocked kitchen of any property we’ve used in the past. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Beautiful Home and Property

The home was just as beautiful as listed on VRBO. Everything was clean, tidy and we had a gorgeous view of the mountains. There was plenty of room for our family with a large covered back porch for outside dining. We highly recommend this home for family vacations.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis L.

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

Great rental place in a great area

I stayed here with 5 family members and another couple. The place served us very well. There was plenty of room for everyone for just hanging out and for sleeping. There's a lot of great places to eat and drink around Waynesville and beyond and it's only a 10-minute ride to Waynesville. I would consider staying at this rental again if I'm ever back in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Iron Duff’s Best

We had a great time staying at the Harmony in Iron Duff Haywood County NC. The property was spacious, clean, and offered everything we needed for comfort. This is a great location to “get away” yet offers easy access to main routes to many attractions in the Smokies. We put it on our list of places we will revisit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Perfection

The house was well represented by the pictures. The views and neighborhood were awesome. Lots of great.walks and or hiking near the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernard H.

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

excellent

Very peaceful. magnificent view from front porch, my favorite part of the house. Hope to visit again,
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

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

Wonderful Christmas house!

Our family loved staying at River Ridge for Christmas! The house was beautiful, well-stocked, and comfortable for our whole group. The location was perfect - we enjoyed trips to Waynesville, Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Heather was easy to get in touch with about any questions we had and very responsive.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma B.

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

Perfect

Snow met us and remained for our visit....just what we had ordered !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Pet Friendly Summer Getaway

This property totally blew us away. Everything was perfect except the outdoor grill, which they replaced with a brand new grill within 24 hours. Awesome view, great location, totally clean and comfortable. My Wife and I will definitely be back next Summer.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Spring break 2023

We had a great time visiting for Spring break. The house was beautifully decorated and well stocked. The views are absolutely gorgeous. Everywhere we wanted to go was within a reasonable distance, so the location was perfect. Waking up to the beautiful mountain views and the alpaca’s next door made our stay so relaxing. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Beautiful Setting

The home was immaculate inside with every essential needed. The mountains were so beautiful and the charm and kindness of the residents in the small towns was so special! The home overlooks a well kept property next door of adorable alpacas grazing. Thank you Heather for your visit with us and making sure everything was just right! A jewel!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Perfection

This was the place we had always hoped existed. Spacious, clean, fun (pool table & multiple TV's), but most importantly, the setting. That's why we went to the mountains... for tranquility, serenity and relaxation without feeling utterly cut off from civilization. We were only 6 1/2 miles from Publix and other amenities when needed. I hope we can return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Simply the Best

This lovely home has all the best things… 1) easy access to town, 2) beautiful views of the alpaca neighbors and sunrises, 3) lots of room to stretch out, 4) unlimited hot water - with 6 of us, we never ran out! and 5) amazing amenities in the home. Heather was very responsive and protective in communication. The home was well cleaned and comfortable! We will be back again! I think we’ve found our annual NC vacation landing place!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis N.

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

Just Perfect

This is the kind of place we were looking for. The house felt so cozy and homie that we didn’t want to leave. Very relaxing and quiet neighborhood. Pictures are very accurate and the house was very clean all around. The Alpaca’s next door were a treat since they stayed staring at me while I was walking my dog in the front yard every morning. House is very accessible and close to different cities like Maggie Valley and Waynesville. For a little longer drive then you have Asheville and Bryson City. It was a plus that we could park the car inside the garage. We really loved the property and communication with Heather was very good! I can’t recommend this place enough and we will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham S.

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

Excellent stay in the mountains

Centrally located in a rural setting between Ashville and Great Smokey Mountains with beautiful views from kitchen/great room. There are other houses on these 2+ acre lots but most of them seem unoccupied (vacation homes) so the setting is very tranquil. Clean, organized and functional. The only room for improvement: the booking is non refundable and there is a significant cleaning fee yet we were given a list of chores to do before checking out (even though we left at 6am). Like many people using STRs the list of pre check out chores plus increasing fees is making us reconsider if its even worth it. Second there is a Keurig style/pod coffee maker but bring your own (none provided). There is a drip coffee maker. Just add coffee to shopping list.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

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

Amazing

My family and I traveled from Ohio originally to Bryson City and arrived at our rental only to find it infested with roaches! I contacted Heather and she let us move right in to her house the same day. I wish I would have found this rental first because it’s positively stunning! By far the cleanest, most well organized, and beautiful home I’ve ever rented. Heather was a wonderful host allowing us to even move in to the house at 9:00 in the morning. I can’t say enough about the house, the beautiful views and the most gracious host! My 1 and 2 year old nieces loved seeing the animals and eating raspberries growing by the road. Overall, it was the best experience I’ve had with vacation rentals and we’ve been doing this for about 20 years. Again, thank you Heather for being so accommodating! God bless
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose-Marie H.

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

Above expectations! A Perfect Home!

Pictures and description is on point! And it sure does not disappoint. On the contrary, this beautiful home absolutely exceeds all expectations. It is a single-level home with a basement which was perfect for my 91 year old mom. It is fully equipped with everything you can think of. The furnishings are beautiful and just the right amount. The fireplace was perfect as some nights were too cold for mom. So she was the happiest roasting by the fireplace. The fully equipped kitchen is spacious and the open floor plan made it pleasant for everyone to feel inclusive. Beds are also comfortable and the bathrooms had ample towels. But the crown jewel of this place is the location. OMG I couldn’t wait to get up in the morning to enjoy my coffee on the porch and take in the spectacular views this home has to offer. And oh those loving Alpacas in front. They are so adorable and friendly. The location is perfect to relax and enjoy the amazing amazing views but also it’s a short distance and a nice drive to everything and everywhere you need to get to. We couldn’t figure out the TV and the Fireplace and when reaching out to the owners they were there in no time. Communications from booking until departure was excellent. We also came in with an RV and rented a car while there and parking was excellent for both. If you are in this area this is the house to stay at. It’s simply perfection. The only challenge was leaving. Even the dogs didn’t want to leave. Will come back for sure. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Great home with convenient location!

So happy to find this lovely home in Iron Duff. 30 minutes to Asheville, 15 minutes to downtown Waynesville, and 50 minutes to Bryson City. This location was perfect to allow us to explore different areas and come home to a beautiful home to rest.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Vac. 2022

We arrived at the House & it was just as you see it on the VRBO site & it was Beautiful & the property it is on is also Beautiful & Landscaped very nicely the inside of the House is very nice & we had plenty of room for (4) Adults & (2) Dogs & the view front the front porch is great looking out over the valley & also the Alpaca farm directly across from the property & I would highly recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022