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'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville!

Cottage perfectly located for exploring Waynesville

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Waynesville, NC
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the area

Waynesville

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Shelton House and Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts. LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Folkmoot Friendship Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Waynesville Recreation Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 10 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 18 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frog Level Brewing Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bocelli's Italian Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ridge Beer Hub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Family Pizza & Pasta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bogart's Restaurant and Tavern - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville!

'Dood's Ranch' is a fully renovated, quaint mountain cottage on a horse farm setting, apprx 1 mile from downtown Waynesville and all it has to offer. Long range views of Wolf Pen and Lickstone Mtns on front porch, and views of famous Eagle's Nest Mtn from the spacious side deck. This conveniently located 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house boasts a full kitchen, a comfortable living room w/cable and internet, and a master w/bath on main. Unfortunately, Dood's Ranch is not pet friendly.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 1

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 118 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house and close to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean with amply supplies and amenities and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaWanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. Already planning a trip to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C., Durham

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
View from front porch
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great weekend location was perfect the view off the front porch was amazing! The house was so cozy and clean. The house has everything you needed for the stay all you need to bring is your food and snacks! Mr Bill Checked in on us to make sure everything was good!! I will be using this gem again!! Did not disappoint!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We came for a conference at Lake Junaluska and this perfect. 4 adults and one dog. The property was wonderfully situated to downtown and the lake. Everyone commented on how comfortable and convenient it was. The host was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location

Overall the house was clean, and well organized, the instructions were straightforward and clear. The only downside was there were no horses, which was a big draw for us, but as far as everything else, it was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable

We enjoyed our stay. It was clean, and very comfortable. We had cold rainy weather while we were there and we stayed warm and cozy while visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather P., Climax, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming

Our weekend stay was wonderful! The house was so clean and charming. The beds were comfy. The house has everything you need! I Loved sitting on the porch looking up at the mountains! If we’re ever in the area again we would love to stay at Dood’s Ranch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Home

We went and stayed to see family, it was a lovely home with so many accommodations and extra’s. Convenient location and such a great host, he told us the house was ready and we could check in anytime that day. We have agreed we will be staying every visit we make there from now on, very pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carole W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, responsive owner

The location and layout of the house were perfect for our visit to Waynesville. Easy to get into town. A few minor issues on arrival but a quick response from our host got everything in order. For coffee drinkers be prepared to bring your own.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for a group

Stayed as part of a family group here and it was a great stay. Plenty of room and clean. Would definitely stay again if we need a place around the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LA W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean & Convenient

Doods ranch is a quaint home with all the conveniences for a really nice stay. All the necessary supplies were provided including shampoo & conditioners! The home was very clean & its location to downtown Waynesville was perfect. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Return vacationers

This was our second stay here. We enjoyed our stay once again. Our grandchildren loved the upstairs rooms and the house location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet mountain getaway!

Four female friends gathered to celebrate birthdays! Doods horse farm was the perfect spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emili D.

Liked: Cleanliness

I love everything ❤️🙏thank you it’s beautiful and comforting, in this cozy home you have everything

Everything it’s beautiful 😍 and Paced, it’s clean and comfortable, cozy, you have everything of you need ❤️❤️❤️❤️ beautiful experience with my family ❤️🙏 thank 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing visit with kids!

Visit with our Ashville kids was disrupted by the hurricane. We booked in Waynesville because it had water!! Absolutely love the area! This home was the best equipped vrbo I have experienced! Very comfortable and relaxing stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mimi G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

What a lovely house. It was cozy and well decorated. Also very well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness

A quite get away

Quiet, relaxing, all the things we were looking for. Would definitely stay again at this site! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family

Our stay for a local wedding met all our needs and expectations. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

Very nice place just a few minutes from town in a nice neighborhood had everything u needed inside would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stay with a caveat.

The house itself is very nice and clean, and overall my sisters and I enjoyed our stay. The caveat is, we are all in our 60s with various and sundry physical limitations. It's quite a haul walking up the sidewalk and the steps to the front porch with luggage if you have physical limitations. That being said, the inside staircase really wasn't a problem. The front porch and deck are very nice, but the views aren't quite as bucolic as the pictures would suggest. The owner is very nice and super responsive and the location is very convenient to everything in Waynesville.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lane G.

Liked: Cleanliness

WCU Visit

simple and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

Great location, very clean, and great communication with owner. Very convenient to area stores and restaurants. My only recommendation would be the addition of a king size bed in one of the bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday Mountain Getaway.

Overall this is an extra nice older home perfect for a vacation getaway. Very close to everything Waynesville has to offer. I would stay again if in the area for an extended period. Everything was as described except there was no gas grill. The charcoal Smokey Joe Weber worked fine for what we needed, but you might want to check if you will be grilling a major meal.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023