Vacation rentals with lake access in Blue Ridge Mountains

The house was wonderful. The house was spotless and had everything we needed. Our family loved how peaceful it was.

The house is a great stay and the host is fantastic! Kristen is very responsive, helpful, and even offered to extend our stay at a reduced rate. The house is right on the water with an amazing dock. The community is gated and has great amenities--we enjoyed the playground and the hiking trails. Definitely beats any hotel in the area!

We visited Phillip’s lake house for a long weekend to celebrate our daughter’s upcoming 17th birthday, along with a few of her friends and our family. Within 20 minutes of being there, our daughter asked us if we could rent again this summer! The house is beautifully appointed (the girls loved the leopard stair runners!), and the home was absolutely pristine. The owners have left no stone unturned when it comes to detail, instruction and comfort, and there was plenty to entertain our crew inside and out! The surroundings are somewhat ethereal, not to mention peaceful, even with 6 teen girls, a ten year old boy, and our pup! We all loved that he got to join us, and being the water dog he is, he was in heaven! Our favorites were exploring the lake in the canoe and other water toys, so generously provided, and star gazing on the dock! We can’t wait to visit again! This home may have become our new Highlands tradition!

Jessi’s Air bnb exceeded my expectations! The house its self was beautiful, and the inside was very well kept up! The back deck made the perfect lounging area, as well as the boat dock! We enjoyed lots of sunshine at the dock! Jessi’s communication was amazing, checking in on us, keeping up to date and her response time made questions answerable within minutes! The location of the house is 15 minutes from restaurants which made it very accessible! The house is perched back into a cove, which made it very peaceful and relaxing! I would highly recommend Jessi’s air bnb!

Peaceful Lakeside Retreat – Perfect for a Quiet Getaway: We had an amazing stay at this beautiful lakefront house. The view from the balcony overlooking the lake was incredibly peaceful and the perfect spot to relax. The home was spotless, quiet, and felt very cozy. The kitchen looked recently renovated and had everything we needed to cook and enjoy our time there. We didn’t need to contact the host during our stay because the check-in and check-out process was super smooth and everything was clearly laid out. The property also includes a fire pit and canoes—which we didn’t get to use this time, but definitely will on our next visit! The house is about a 20-minute drive from restaurants and grocery stores, but with a car, it was no problem at all. If you're looking for a quiet, cozy, peaceful, and scenic getaway, this is the perfect place. Highly recommend!

I am a consultant working on a project here in Hartwell and stayed at Dan's place for 4 months. Dan is an absolutely amazing host. He is communicative, attentive, and ALWAYS very quick to respond. The place is beautiful, clean, quiet, and comfortable. I had no issues feeling at home the entire time I was staying here. I will look to book here first when I come back to Hartwell later this year. Thanks for an amazing experience, Dan!

Great place with easy access to lake! Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. Super responsive host and very accommodating. We will be back.

Our stay was great, super peaceful and very privacy. Lots of room for family and friends to share a space. Everything was within a short drive.

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

Our very first lake stay and it exceeded our expectations. Irene is an incredibly friendly, responsive, accommodating and generous host. The Cardinal Cove made for a great stay including comfy beds, fluffy towels and even pantry extras. The waterfront view and lake access were highlights for us and we took full advantage of fishing and kayaking, literally from 7:00am to 7:00pm. We got groceries from Food Lion right after we checked in and we never left the property until we checked out. It was nice to have eggs and pancakes available for breakfast (courtesy of Irene) and to use the grill and enjoy lunch on the patio. Friendly neighbors, serene surroundings, we look forward to coming back!

We had a wonderful stay! The property was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and perfectly located for a peaceful lakeside retreat. Having direct access to the lake was a highlight, and the host was friendly and helpful, offering great local recommendations. Highly recommend!

Loch Norm Lair is beautiful and relaxing. Great neighborhood. Just the peaceful week we needed. Rick and Judy are extremely friendly. Rick loves to share his boat and will take you for a ride. We sat and talked with them on several occasions and shared a dinner at a restaurant. The place is well cared for and a great deal, very reasonable pricing. It was a shame the sailboat wasn't working, would have loved a ride. We are already talking about a return trip in warmer weather to fully enjoy the water. Thank you so much for the beautiful week. Debbie and Jim

Laurie and her husband welcomed me warmly. The space was clean and comfortable. The view was my favorite! I enjoyed the dock early in the morning. Such a cozy and beautiful spot tucked away in Dayton. I’ll be recommending it to others.

This was our second stay at Carolyn’s wonderful Airbnb, and it was just as perfect as the first! The lake views are absolutely stunning—peaceful, scenic, and the perfect getaway. Carolyn is a fantastic experienced host, thoughtful and welcoming. It felt like coming back home. Our dog got to join us, and he loved it just as much as we did! If you’re traveling with a dog, you can’t beat the accommodations of Carolyn‘s place. It’s so nice to find a place that’s both pet-friendly and convenient and nice and truly relaxing for humans. We can’t recommend Carolyn’s home high enough and will definitely be back again. Thank you, Carolyn, for another amazing visit!

Beautiful, spacious, well-appointed space in a great neighborhood adjacent to trails and a bird sanctuary. Quiet, peaceful, and perfect. Wish I could live there! Staci was out and Tricia was helpful and great to communicate with.

Myself my boyfriend and my dog stayed and it was amazing. Gorgeous views and lake to walk around. Very clean and organized. Very close to downtown and other activities. We enjoyed our stay and the host kept in contact when we had questions. We would absolutely stay again.

We had an amazing time at this cottage! Our family of 6 loved the space and all the amenities in the kitchen came in so useful! We enjoyed sitting out on the back porch eating dinner. It’s super easy to access and in a great location to the lake. We visited Long Point Trail, Cathedral Falls, the lake, and Fat Eddies! Thanks for a great stay!

We loved our stay here! The AirBnB is small and quaint, but has everything you could need. It was clean and had some additional games and puzzles for entertainment too. We loved spending time on the dock enjoying the views and nature. There are a lot of stairs to get down to the dock, as they show, but they are safe and the views from above at the house paired with the dock on the water were worth it.

We really enjoyed our stay. From kayaking to sipping coffee on the back porch, it was great. The beds were so comfy, and the kitchen was stocked with all the needs to make it easy to enjoy a cooked meal. We will return!

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home! It was the perfect place for our anniversary weekend getaway and also for celebrating my nephew’s 3rd birthday. The house was easy to find and access, and the host went above and beyond by putting up a few birthday decorations and even leaving a sweet little gift for the birthday boy—such a thoughtful touch! The home was very clean, cozy, and well-stocked with everything you could need for a short or long stay. It has two spacious bedrooms with easy access to the living room, bathroom, and kitchen. The views of the lake were absolutely beautiful, and we really enjoyed having access to the dock—it was great for swimming, fishing, and just relaxing by the water. The host was very helpful, provided clear instructions, and gave us great recommendations for local dining and activities. Communication was quick and friendly. We felt right at home and would absolutely stay here again when we’re back in the area!

We enjoyed our stay very much. Home was exactly what we were looking for with our selection. Peaceful area with hiking near the home in the Taylorsville State Park.

Absolutely beautiful and quiet . Just what we needed for a quick weekend away. Definitely a must stay if you are wanting to be tucked away but still close enough to everything you need.

Really enjoyed our night here. Appreciated the clear instructions and everything is labeled well. The house and area is beautiful, sad it was too rainy to take advantage of the canoes. Would definitely stay here again.

Very well taken care of home on the lakefront. Dock, kayaks, outdoor seating. A beautiful setting for our family. Thank you so much!