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Lake-access house rentals

Mountain Lake House at Rocky Point
The view of the lake from the large back porch was awesome. A peaceful place to relax and explore the lake on the canoes provided. There was a green egg on site for cooking dinner. I’d highly recommend this location!

Aframe Amazing Views Hot Tub Dog & Family Friendly
Our family felt right at home at Michael's A-frame. My husband commented that it felt as though we had stayed there before, and it really had. It has every amenity and creature comfort you could want or need, including a nicely stocked spice cabinet, plenty of linens, board games and puzzles, and a place to do laundry. Michael was friendly and helpful. Our family had an awesome time, and we hope to be back to enjoy the property in the summer months!

HUGE House near skiing, easy access. King
This is a lovely spacious home with everything you could possibly need. It is nestled in the woods and is quiet and peaceful. We had room for our family to spread out with lots of space to relax. We would love to come again!

Waterside Home, Hot tub, Fireplace, WiFi, Dog-OK
The host did a ton of up front work answering a lot of questions you may have. The place was well stocked. Beautiful location on the water. No cell service right near the place but instructions on how to navigate that are provided and easily followed. Rainy weekend in the sticks so it's expected, power went out but host reached out to me with updates which I appreciated very much. I would recommend this cabin!

Lake front with private dock & gorgeous views!
Beautiful, secluded location. Perfect ti get away from it all. Make sure you bring anything you need with you, the closest town is 25 min away. Great hiking nearby.

Luxury 3/2.5 Cabin: Lake views, Theatre+GameRoom!
This location was absolutely perfect for our spring break destination. We were looking for peace and beautiful views and that’s exactly what this Airbnb offers. Certainly worth every penny! The photos are spot on and every room was extremely clean! An additional plus was the two way paved road up to the house. We have stayed in Bryson city before and the last location had an unpaved one way road, which made us feel very uneasy going to and from the home. Dan and Veronica were stellar hosts! Very responsive and friendly. We look forward to booking with them again in the future. Thank you so much for everything.

Lakefront 5BR w/ Dock, Hot Tub & Game Room
Beautiful location, comfy and spacious home. Would certainly recommend for a family vacation to the area. Great amenities and host!

Little Dipper - Lakefront Mountain Paradise
Little gem. Only weakness was the TV is a bit older and the internet bandwidth isn’t consistent. Cell service is weak up there too, so be aware of that. But if you want to truly unplug and enjoy nature, especially during the warmer months, this place is a treat. The owners have put a lot of intentionality into the place and accommodating the stay of their guests. Overall, wonderful.
Lake-access apartment rentals

Peaceful Lakefront Apartment
We absolutely enjoyed your place! Sharon and Anna were excellent host and very supportive! The apartment lacked nothing! It was so peaceful and relaxing! We loved the trail around the whole lake and walked it each day! The location is very convenient to anything you would like to do in the mountains! We have no problem recommending this AirBNB location or the host, Sharon and Anna! Thank you for a great few days!

Sarah's Studio Apt, 5 min walk to the Lake!
This was such a lovely Airbnb! Squeaky clean, walkable to beautiful Lake Junaluska and just a few minutes to hiking and downtown Waynesville. You can really tell Steve and Susie want their guests to have a five star stay with so many thoughtful touches such as bottled water, coffee, tea, half and half, biscotti’s card games and an abundance of books and guides about the area. There was a private table and chairs outside for a glass of wine or a meal which we loved and the bed was so comfortable. We visit this area often and we are so glad we have found our home away from home in Waynesville. Thank you Steve and Susie for hosting us! Blessings, Steve and Amy

Quilted Corner-C
Great location - a very short walk to the lakeside trail. We had everything we needed for our weekend stay. Alice and Philip were very responsive.

Cozy Mountain Hideaway
Very clean, nice comfortable beds super clean bathroom, well stocked kitchen!!! don’t buy coffee or sugar. It’s already there. Very responsive host.

Hummingbird Suite at Lake J
The space was bigger than we expected and works out really well for our needs. The host was very responsive and helpful. There is a 3 ring binder with all the info about the area.

Starstorm Mountain Apartment-Pet Friendly
This is a great spot for a family of four. The beds were comfortable. The space was big enough to spread out a little bit. The view from the deck is great as well. If you don't mind being 30 minutes away, this is a great place to stay while visiting Asheville. It's about an hour from Looking Glass Falls too. It's also a beautiful drive to the Tail of the Dragon from here. If you're coming from Raleigh this makes for a much shorter drive home after spending a day driving near the Dragon.

NEW! Sapphire Hilltop Cozy Condo
If you're looking for a condo in the Sapphire Valley Resort don't hesitate to book Heather's place! It was fully stocked with everything we needed and honestly the cleanest Airbnb we've ever stayed at!!! It was a super easy check in/out process, the decor was super charming, beds were so comfy, and Heather had really high quality shower/kitchen supplies. We were pleasantly surprised with all the extra touches! In addition to this we also really enjoyed the pool, lake, playground, and arcade. It was the perfect family getaway!

Beautiful Cozy Mountain Retreat
By far the best airbnb host we’ve ever had super fast to respond to questions and the accommodations were better than described. Beds were absolutely marvelous woke up every morning feeling better than new. This airbnb is a nature lovers dream. Highly recommend Sandy and the unit
Lake-access cottage rentals

Hiraeth Hill Cottage! Pond! Minutes from Asheville
This is absolutely the best Airbnb I’ve ever stayed in. I love to fish and the pond didn’t disappoint, caught bass, catfish and bluegill, it was a blast. It was so quiet and we really enjoyed the space by the pond. The home was immaculate!! We are already planning another trip to go back.

1 Mile to pkwy, Pets, Hot Tub, Creekside, Porch
this home is quaint. It is tucked away in a hidden neighborhood. there is a creek at the edge of the yard. once summer comes will be lovely and refreshing to wade in. The property was clean and had everything if you plan on cooking even a juicer!! Bonus for on site laundry and hot tub.

Livy's Lake Cottage, 3min walk to Lake Junaluska!
This cozy place is truly a gem. You cannot beat the location — we walked around Lake Junaluska every day. The house was well-decorated, comfy and had lots of amenities. The host even included a bottle of wine and snacks! The back deck is a great place to start the morning with a cup of tea of coffee. I highly recommend this Airbnb!

Farmer & the Naiad, cottage on 1800s farmplace
Can't say enough about my stay and how lovely Sarabeth was. The cottage was truly beautiful (the art work, design, furnishings). Every detail was thought of. It was the perfect getaway in stunning surroundings. Sarabeth and her family were so warm and responsive whenever I had questions. I felt truly welcome. It's a very special place and I can't wait to go back.

Rest Assured with hot tub
Thank you for letting us stay. it was wonderful being able to have our two dogs with us. Bed was comfortable and and there was ample room for our two 18 year olds. The hot tub was clean and warm! Used it every day. Only thing I would not, and this doesn't take away from the review or rating, is the pond wasn't quite the view we thought it would be and there were more lizards than fish. nothing the host can control. Just something to note depending on the expectations of the guest and what they are looking for. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again

Guest Suite apt with kitchenette Lake Glenville!
We were in town to tour a wedding venue which was very conveniently located about 5 minutes down the street. Cameron was super flexible and communicative, which we appreciated. Perfect for what we needed!

Britt Cottage - Hot Tub
Absolutely loved it here! Beautiful house and private surrounding area, it was a great getaway. Owners were very friendly and great at communicating. Would stay again!

Lake Osceola Cottage-5 min from DT Hendersonville
What an amazing gem for a family with kids to stay at! We are super grateful to have found this cozy cottage for our roadtrip stay in the area. We had everything we needed, all arranged and neatly explained. Would love to stay again 🙂
Quick stats about vacation rentals with lake access in Waynesville
Total rentals
30 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$97 CAD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
1.6K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
20 properties are a good fit for families
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10 properties allow pets
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10 properties have a pool
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