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Huge Lodge on 17 Acres | Hot Tub | River Access

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Outdoor dining
Lobby
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathrooms6000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Waynesville, NC
  • Place, Pigeon River
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waynesville

With a stay at this vacation home in Waynesville (River Ridge), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Pigeon River and Haywood County Public Library. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from Blue Ridge Health - Haywood.

What's nearby

  • Pigeon River - 18 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 21 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Biltmore Estate - 38 min drive - 36.4 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 49 min drive - 34.1 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sherrill's Pioneer Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ben’s Backdraft BBQ - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ghost Outpost - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ammons' Drive In and Dairy Bar - ‬19 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.

Huge Lodge on 17 Acres | Hot Tub | River Access

You come around the last curve and the trees open up, and the house just keeps going. Six thousand square feet of stone-and-timber lodge sitting on seventeen private acres with the Smoky Mountain ridgelines stacked behind it and a river winding through the valley below. The grounds are landscaped with gardens and walking paths, and the covered porch runs along most of the house, lined with rocking chairs and aimed squarely at the sunset. This is a big property in every sense of the word.

Inside, the great room sets the tone: cathedral timber-beam ceilings, a massive stone fireplace, leather seating deep enough for the whole group, and windows that pull the mountain views into every corner. The kitchen has a big island, granite counters, and the counter space to handle a real meal for a crowd. A gas grill sits on the stone patio outside for the nights when you want to eat with the mountains in front of you. The dining table seats the full crew.
The house has a lot of character. Artwork and eclectic decor fill the rooms, the stonework and log details run throughout, and the overall feel is a big rustic mountain lodge with personality. Two king-bedded suites anchor the main level with en-suite bathrooms, soaking tubs, and walk-in showers. Four more bedrooms spread across the other levels, and a separate apartment with its own kitchen, sleeper sofa, and twin beds gives overflow guests their own space. In total, six bedrooms plus sleeper sofas accommodate up to twenty-two people without anyone being on top of each other.

The lower level opens into a second world. A pool table and foosball table anchor the game area. Around the corner, a wine cellar sits behind a stone-arched doorway with an iron gate, and a library with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a chess set makes for a quieter escape. The TV room has a large sectional for group movie nights, and a record player sits in the corner for anyone who wants to slow things down.

When the afternoon light starts to go amber, take it outside. The stone patio has outdoor dining and the gas grill. The outdoor fireplace, real stone with Adirondack chairs, sits in the yard. The hot tub is positioned at the edge of the hill where the view drops off into ridge after ridge. The covered porch is where most mornings and evenings happen. Seventeen private acres. A river in the valley below. The kind of quiet that takes a day or two to get used to.
Six bedrooms. Five bathrooms. Twenty-two guests. And a whole lot of room to spread out.

What You'll Love

A lodge that lives up to its name -- Six thousand square feet of stone-and-timber construction on seventeen private acres, with a river in the valley below and layered mountain views from every outdoor space.

Room for a serious group -- Six bedrooms, a separate apartment, and sleeper sofas across multiple levels mean twenty-two guests can spread out without anyone stepping on anyone else.

A wine cellar and library -- Stone-arched entry, iron gate, wooden wine racks, and a library next door with bookshelves and a chess set for when you want to disappear for an hour.

Outdoor spaces that make the stay -- A stone fireplace in the yard, a hot tub at the edge of the ridge, a covered porch with rocking chairs, and a stone patio with grill and dining.

Games and entertainment throughout -- Pool table, foosball, smart TVs, record player, board games, and enough seating across multiple rooms that everyone can do their own thing.

Close to everything worth doing -- Downtown Waynesville shops and restaurants (minutes away), Blue Ridge Parkway (8 min), Harrah's Cherokee Casino (25 min), Asheville (35 min), Great Smoky Mountains National Park (40 min), Cataloochee Valley elk viewing (45 min)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this vacation home include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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: 6,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

All guests must sign the house rules/rental agreement.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Dogs only. All pets must be put in crate if left a

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Huge Lodge on 17 Acres | Hot Tub | River Access Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristina J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time at the Luxury Lodge. Our group enjoyed the scenic view of the mountains and river from the overlooking porch. The spacious indoors allowed room for everyone to hang out without being crowded. Good amount of available seating and rooms with space for kids and adults.The response of host/maintenence was great, one item needed addressing and they were out that day to fix. We had a great visit and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Raven M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This area of the country is the most beautiful place I have ever been. The home is gorgeous, large, and the most gorgeous views ever. Alex was an amazing host. We can't wait to return next year! If you get the chance, run...don't walk...to stay at the Big House on the River. It is truly magical.
Sunrise from the back porch
Hot tub and outdoor fireplace
Relaxing in the living room
Deck
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025