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

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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.

Property manager

Bill McCracken

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

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

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site 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 that 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

  • Balsam Spa - 4 min drive
  • Waynesville Recreation Center - 5 min drive
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 8 min drive
  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 8 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Singletree Heritage Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bocelli's Italian Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Maggie's Galley - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bogart's Restaurant and Tavern - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Beach Mountain Diner - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville! located?

Located in the heart of Waynesville, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and within 3 miles (5 km) of Balsam Spa and Waynesville Dog Park. Waynesville Recreation Center is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Erica M., Alabaster, Al

Liked: Cleanliness
Post Christmas Getaway
Lovely little cottage with a sweet view. So close to downtown. Plenty of space and very cozy. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
We had a great time! Plenty of room 2 queen beds and 1 king! Very convenient to downtown Waynesville!! Definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Music
Good location to all around Waynesville. Near good restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monde D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cozy house
We loved this house. It was perfect for travelers who want to get to Waynesville, Asheville and the Smoky Mountains. Rooms are large and kitchen well equipped. The steps are a little steep but once you get in everything is just lovely. The owners were very reponsive and friendly. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

tasha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like a home away from home
We’ve stayed here several times now & love it more each time! It’s just the perfect place to relax & day trip from! So very peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

May

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cabin, well equipped with everything you need from towels to kitchen supplies. Beautiful and peaceful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loretta R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and Serene
We absolutely loved the property. The house was spacious yet cozy. Easy directions to the house and you are only 5 minutes from downtown but you felt like you were in the country. Definitely worth the drive from Florida. Will definitely come back. We also had a treat of hitting it at the right time for the leaves changing and saw snow!! We loved the whole experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy
Lovely home with a beautiful view.Close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waynesville Charmer
Our group of 3 friends enjoyed the property. It was nice to have our own rooms plus ample space to hang out together. The house was clean and Bill was very responsive. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna F., BISHOPVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location, Location
The house was great. The steps going into the house was a little bit of a challenge but so worth it. The house is so nice and located within 5 minutes of everything. We had a wonderful time. And it is exactly the way it shows you in the pictures.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prrfect
Can’t think of anything negative. Comfortable, very clean, quiet, beautiful surroundings, very convenient to shops and restaurants. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great job
Everything was great. Clean, quiet and great location to town. Would stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carson E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This home is conveniently located to downtown Waynesville as well as Cataloochee ski resort (which was our main activity). We will be back when we visit Cataloochee again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect mountain getaway
Another wonderful stay at Dood’s Ranch. This home is so co for table and better appointed than most of the vacations homes we have rented. Bill is a very attentive homeowner, and he made us feel very welcome. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

karen m.

Liked: Cleanliness
EXCELLENT LOCATION! BEAUTIFUL VIEWS!
Wills house was absolutely 💯 amazing! Fully stocked kitchen with every kind of herb you need for cooking and all the major necessities! It was really a pleasure waking up to fresh coffee looking out over the mountains watching the dear in the field below. Afternoons were spent on the outside patio deck enjoying a cocktail taking in fresh mountain air. Truly a great vacation stay! We will definitely be back. 5 STARS ALL THE WAY!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our Needs!
The property is clean and functional! We had a wonderful stay but I had hoped for horses and goats right across the street. Would definitely stay there again when it’s just my wife and I!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022