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The Little Gem

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A living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a sofa. - The Little Gem (Waynesville)
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a window with blinds, a kitchen in the background, and a pendant light. - The Little Gem (Waynesville)
A covered porch with a ceiling fan, a blue sofa, wooden chairs, and a table. - The Little Gem (Waynesville)
A room with a wooden floor, a brown sofa, a small table, a TV, and a white pillar. - The Little Gem (Waynesville)
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window, and artwork on the walls. - The Little Gem (Waynesville)
The Little Gem provides a firepit and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

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About this property

The Little Gem

  • Summary:

    Charming Waynesville retreat- dog-friendly, nature views, near creek & trails



    The Space:

    Nestled in the heart of Waynesville, NC, this charming house offers the perfect retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Located near the picturesque Richland Creek and the Waynesville Greenway, this home provides easy access to serene walking paths, rock outcroppings, and a charming bridge over the creek. Whether you're seeking a peaceful stroll along the water or a moment of reflection surrounded by nature, this location has something for everyone.



    This dog-friendly (fenced yard) property is ideal for families and friends looking to explore the natural beauty of Waynesville together. With amenities like a gas fireplace, central AC, and a fully equipped kitchen, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Relax in the living room with mountain views, enjoy a cozy evening by the firepit on the patio, or challenge each other to a friendly game of board games. After a day of exploration, your furry friends can enjoy a refreshing rinse at the convenient dog washing station located in the basement, ensuring they’re as comfortable as you are.



    For those looking to explore beyond the property, Waynesville offers a variety of attractions and activities. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby golf courses, while outdoor adventurers can explore the hiking trails and scenic vistas of the surrounding mountains. After a day of exploration, return to the comfort of this well-appointed house to unwind and recharge for the next day's adventures. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an active outdoor getaway, this house in Waynesville provides the perfect home base for your vacation. Book your stay now and experience the natural beauty and charm of this mountain town in North Carolina. This property is managed by VueStay Vacations.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

About the area

Waynesville is home to this holiday home. LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Shelton House and Colonial Theater. Consider Folkmoot Friendship Center for a night out or Maggie Valley Festival Grounds if you're travelling with kids. Visit our Waynesville travel guide
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Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

  • A calm sea with a clear sky and a distant shoreline.
    Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Waynesville Recreation Center
    3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Waynesville Dog Park
    4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course
    4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography
    5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    5 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Beer Hub
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Angelo's Family Pizza & Pasta
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little Gem pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Little Gem?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little Gem?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Little Gem located?

This family-friendly Waynesville holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Waynesville Recreation Center, Waynesville Dog Park and Blue Ridge Health - Haywood. LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Haywood Regional Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Little Gem Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views were amazing. The hot tub and table top fire place were a great touch. The drive up the mountain was a little nerve wracking but so worth it for the views!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Great family house

My family had a great stay in this house! We loved how much space we all had to spread out and really enjoyed the game room. We cooked several meals at the house and enjoyed the hot tub as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very clean and easy to find. I loved the quiet setting and enjoyed the bunny rabbits and birds. The flowers were also beautiful. The location was very convenient, not far from family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this cabin! It had so much to do for the kids. We had kids ranging from ages 1-15 and they all loved it and had plenty to do. It was clean and homey and had a good vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy J.

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

Chasity’s 30th Birthday Getaway

Upon arriving at lazy bear lookout , we were greeted with an amazing view. We enjoyed everything about our stay. We took a 30 min drive to
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

Excellent! Beautiful view ! Comfortable and extra clean and very romy !

It was less than an hour all around from waineville , highlands , Cherokee ! Great location. We always travel with truck with 4x4 and the drive to cabin is steep and we had no problem !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Quiet country home

Lovely home! Very clean, thoughtfully decorated with privacy yet still close enough to town happenings. Very much enjoyed our stay. :)
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Grace W.

Amazing space, but needs some extra TLC.

The view was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Family Trip for an early Christmas making memories!

The house was perfect size for 8 adults and two children! We all had our time in the hot tub and loved gathering around the table for dinner and game time! A beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gilma P.

Amazing experience..

The family loved everything about the place. It was big enough for everyone to have a great time. We enjoyed all the amenities and the privacy. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David G.

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

Spectacular Views

The Trip from the gate to the driveway is not for the faint of heart very narrow roads cut into the side of the mountain just barely wide enough for one vehicle. The description of the cabin was spot on beautiful views and a clean interior. Easy Check in and Check out. Was a Great place to kick back and relax for a few days away from everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Hidden Gem

Everything we as described. Countertops and more lighting is about the only downside. We enjoyed the playroom with all the games. It was a quick weekend with my son graduating so didn't stay long.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ryan A.

Great for families on summer vacation.

Great view from the front porch. Lots of space in the house for all 8 of us to move around. We enjoyed the spa, games, large kitchen table and having a washer and dryer. The place does need more bath towels. Ac upstairs was a little warm at times. Locks on the windows do not work, most of them were broken off.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Lovely mountain home with incredible view

We stayed at this mountain top home for a week with our 5 teenagers! Not only is this home spacious and offers plenty of "downtime activities" for the kids, the views were what really made our stay. Many hours were spent by all just rocking and swinging on the porch. Yes, there are bugs...it's the mountains and is to be expected. Yes, the WiFi is slow...again it's the mountains. But our teens managed just fine! This mountainside retreat is located central to everything and just an hours drive to many incredible adventures. Our kids are already asking if we can come back again next summer. Thank you for the incredible week away!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

john k.

Mountain getaway

We were up there for my birthday weekend and this place is centrally located close to a lot of small downtown shopping. The house itself offered several things to do but the only downside is at the place needed a lot of TLC and cleaning. The hot tub was great and they were lots of games to play with the exception of them were missing game pieces like the pool table was missing the 15 ball. The views from the deck are amazing the garage, where the pool table and other games are had a lot of leaves and sand and was very dirty, even spiderwebs with spider eggs hanging on the lamps , I don’t wanna be misleading because we thoroughly enjoyed our vacation here/birthday weekend. This place just needs a better cleaning service as well as someone who would be attentive to the maintenance of the home, missing lightbulbs and fixtures, and other things that homes need to be maintained.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

Great Family Vacation

We had a great visit with our family to Lazy Bear Lookout. The views from the front porch were stunning and is where we spent most of our time. The cabin was large and had plenty of space for our family of six. Our two young boys especially liked the game room and hot tub; and we even had a bear visit while we watched from inside the garage! There were a few things about the cabin we would change; it needs a little TLC with some minor repairs needed. We were also disappointed to not find a regular coffee pot available; there is a Keurig but we are a big coffee family and did not have K-cups. The kitchen was otherwise well stocked and we prepared a couple of meals in it. The drive up the mountain was a bit more intense than we realized, and even in summer four wheel drive would have been helpful as the last stretch up to the cabin is just gravel. All in all, we had a lovely visit and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

College Tour

Unfortunately, the electronic lock was broken upon arrival but we were able to access the house with a physical key from a contractor box on the porch. The cabin had an amazing view, was clean and well stocked with everything you need except toilet paper. All three bathrooms only had half a roll. Of the four bedrooms, two were unusable (master and bunk room) as there was an electrical issue leaving them with no power or heat. There were no tripped breakers and no gfci’s leaving us baffled why the two bedrooms were without power. The temps were in the 30’s at night and 50-low 60’s during the day so heat was definitely needed. I called and texted the management company, and they said they would reach out to the local office to get someone out to fix it. We were there four days and three nights and no one came. I called and texted multiple times and only received a reply of “sorry for the inconvenience”. Even though the cabin was beautiful, we would not rent again unless the owners switched property managers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Decent mountain getaway

Overall the cabin was a lovely getaway. Great memories were made! However, few items need updated on their listing. It says it has a firepit and to bring your own firewood (which we did). However there is no firepit on site. There is a outdoor gas fire feature, but it's not your typical "sit and roast marshmellow" type deal which was very disappointing. The cabin did not have a coffee pot which was a major issue for us. There was also a very odd/foul smell on the downstairs level. When you ask questions to the guest service number, the company responds quickly initially and goes hunting for the answer. Their answer usually didn't help at all and you realize it's just not worth continuing. For example I asked about how to use the cabin heating system (which is a type I had not seen before) and the response was the microwave should be working. Cabin was also pretty dusty in areas. Overall though, great escape, beautiful view, and lots of games for the family and kids to enjoy. Just needs a minor touch up!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Some of the remotes were dead for the tvs, and there was cobwebs on the pool tables. Other than that it was a very beautiful home with an amazing view. If you haven’t drove up a mountain then just beware of the drive it’s a little scary but soo worth it! Overall it was a great experience will definitely book next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the host was very responsive and welcoming! the place was also well kept, and the amenities were much appreciated. i would recommend to anybody looking to stay in franklin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful family weekend! The cabin was perfect, had everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Morales F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! There were some areas that could use a deep cleaning but overall had a great time. The kitchen was very appointed. It was the first rental that I have a found blender, stand up mixer and plenty of pans for the oven. So it really took me by surprise to find that there were no oven mitts to be found and also a lack of kitchen towels. There are also a couple of pans that are in desperate need of being changed; everything was sticking due to the scratched up surface.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Would have been nice if the electric fire place worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayla G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming little house with easy access to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025