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Welcome to Water Rock Escape

Waynesville vacation home with kitchen

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Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Waynesville, NC
  • Place, Hazelwood Soap Company
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Barber Orchard Fruitstand
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Waynesville

In Waynesville .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Waynesville vacation home, you'll find Hazelwood Soap Company and Barber Orchard Fruitstand. Also, Folkmoot Friendship Center is within 3 miles (5 km) and Balsam Spa is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hazelwood Soap Company - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Folkmoot Friendship Center - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Barber Orchard Fruitstand - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Balsam Spa - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 10 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papas & Beer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Maggie's Galley - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fuego - ‬9 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.

Welcome to Water Rock Escape

Enjoy this perfect mountain location with year round access. Inside you will find all the essentials you need to have a perfect mountain vacation. Come enjoy everything Western North Carolina has to offer from hiking, horseback riding, golf and whitewater rafting and tubing.

You will be conveniently located to also enjoy Harrah's Casino and the Cherokee Indian Reservation, The Blue Ridge Parkway, Cataloochee Ski Area, The Great Smoky Mountain National Park and Asheville.

Whatever the season, Water Rock Escape and the Great Smokies have something very special to offer. From the wildflowers of spring, to the blaze of colors in the fall or the serenity of winter, come visit and make lasting memories at Water Rock Escape.

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Property amenities

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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 not indicated whether 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

House
Welcome to Water Rock Escape Waynesville
Welcome to Water Rock Escape Private vacation home
Welcome to Water Rock Escape Private vacation home Waynesville
2398-221021

Frequently asked questions

How close is Welcome to Water Rock Escape to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.9 mi (44-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Welcome to Water Rock Escape have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Welcome to Water Rock Escape offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Welcome to Water Rock Escape?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Water Rock Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Welcome to Water Rock Escape?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Welcome to Water Rock Escape have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Welcome to Water Rock Escape have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Welcome to Water Rock Escape to downtown Waynesville?

This vacation home is 3.1 mi away from Waynesville.

Welcome to Water Rock Escape Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Wonderful time had

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was serene with beautiful views. Recommend cleaning little more, there was quite a bit of animal hair on furniture, carpets and floor.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Julia S.

Short stay at Water Rock

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Short two night stay for an event in the area
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leah W.

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

Cute, but not enough information given

This home is very cute and situated in a quiet and peaceful location. I overall really loved the idea of the home, but there are a few items that need to be mentioned prior to staying. If you have small children I would be very hesitant to stay here. The home is situated on a steep hill that has a large creek at the bottom. There is no fence that would limit the likelihood of someone falling and getting injured. The home is not well insulated in regards to sounds, so you will be able to hear everything that happens within the home, though that's not a huge deal. There are many kitchen amenities, but not everything is thoroughly listed. They have a regular coffee pot and a Keurig. If you plan to bake/cook please know that the home does not have oven mits. (at least not that we could find) Upon booking there are many things you will be informed of that are not provided on the listing. The information states that there will be no soap or paper products provided. However, there were both when we arrived. I assume this was left behind from the previous guest, but keep in mind you will likely need to supply that on your own. This includes dish tabs and laundry pods if you plan to use either of those amenities. You will also need to dispose of your own trash if you have a long stay because only 2 bags (left in kitchen) are allowed to be left behind upon check out. Also required during check out is all towels left in 1 location, lights turned off, door locked, and thermostat set to a specific temperature. These are all reasonable requests and not a big deal at all. The one piece of information I wish I had known ahead of time is that you will have to pick up your keys at the management company's location in Maggie Valley which is roughly 20mins away from the home. You will also have to return your keys at that same location the morning of check out. If you are going in the opposite direction or have plans, you will need to keep this in mind. The home is pet friendly, but the company that cleaned the property before our arrival did a very poor job. I did contact the management company regarding the cleanliness, but never heard a response. There was fur/hair in all the towels and linens, in the tubs, vanities, on the air returns, baseboards, floors, and on the thermostat. We also found a tooth flosser and bottle cap near the couch. Overall very cute, but there is not enough detail on the listing and it needs a better cleaning team.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Richard S.

Nice cottage beautiful setting

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall the stay was comfortable and positive. Enjoyed cottage and stay and would rent again. Thank you. Only critique was kitchen counter had crumbs as though someone had eaten recently and not cleaned up. Some of cushions on couch facing tv had an odor. Otherwise bed comfortable, rooms and cottage spacious and view lovely.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Dayton, OH

Perfect getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, convenient to Blueridge Parkway, smokies and Asheville. Great place to stay. We had the perfect long weekend.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Nice location.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was in nice location, close to restaurants and stores. Check-in and check-out was easy. Had an issue however, Sid at Carolina Vacations helped out! Would definitely recommend Carolina Vacations! Thanks again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Kingsland, GA

Water Rock Escape is Magical

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was my second time staying at Water Rock Escape. It is truly a relaxing get away! Hiking and exploring during the day, wonderful restaurants a few minutes away (I recommend Boojum's and Bogarts), and then heading to the porch to listen to the water rushing down the creek is the perfect, peaceful, relaxing end to your day.The cabin is perfect and feels secluded even though it only takes 5-10 minutes to get to town. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. The kitchen has everything you would need should you want to cook. I am already booked to see the leaves in October and can't wait to use the fireplace! Don't hesitate to stay here!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Water Rock Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great Thanksgiving. Was told Fireplace was didn't. One of the reasons we stayed here. A call was placed to the owners and they didn't return phone call. Other than that it was a perfect stay.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

J F.

Disappointing

Rating Details: The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: E came to enjoy fall colors and a nice fire. There was no place to burn the firewood we brought from home. The photos disguise how truly dated the home has become.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lydia C.

Nice home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice Home! More detail need to be put into the cleaning.Second floor queen bed height it’s not normal and needs to be lowerTo be at a comfortable height for anyone.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Kingsland, GA

Beautiful view, wonderful stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our 5 day stay. From hiking nearby trails, rafting, shopping and great places to eat, we enjoyed every minute. The best part was coming back to Water Rock Escape, propping our feet up on the spacious porch and listening to the sounds of the water and taking in the gorgeous view. We will be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria E.

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

The calming sound of the waterfall.

We loved our stay at this home. It was spacious and nicely decorated. The home was comfortable, clean, and it was great to have a restroom on each level. The deck was wonderful, especially with the sound of the waterfall just below. My family and I had a great time in this relaxing home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie I.

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

Quiet and Relaxing place

Nice house and enjoyed sitting on the porch listening to the creek in front of the home
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

kimberly h.

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

Okay but probably wouldn’t stay here again.

The house could use a good cleaning and the sheets were all very worn, pilled and dingy. Bathroom vanity was filthy in larger bedroom. Tv didn’t work in upstairs bedroom and most of the remotes didn’t have batteries. The kitchen was fairly stocked but no toaster or pot holders and only one kitchen towel. Refrigerator filter was 70 days overdue to be changed. They should also warn people of the extremely steep driveway. Overall we made due but would not have been happy if staying more than two days.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn E.

Rally Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house to vacation in. Quiet setting and loved the creek in front of the house.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary Helen R.

A wonderful relaxing vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A wonderful relaxing vacation, Love the house. We enjoyed being there and staying in this beautiful house. It was so relaxing sitting on the porch and listening to the stream down below us. What a wonderful way to spend your day.