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Escape to a serene lakeside haven at Lake Junaluska, where comfort and entertainment blend seamlessly. Unwind in the hot tub on the large deck overlooking the lake, engage in friendly competition in the game room with a regulation pool table, or enjoy cozy movie nights with multiple TVs. Stay connected with high-speed internet and keep comfortable with central air conditioning.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

High Hope: Private|Creek|Pets

  • Welcome to High Hope: A Serene Mountain Retreat at 4000 Feet
    Nestled at 4000 feet on the side of a mountain, High Hope is a charming cabin that offers an escape you'll never want to leave. This idyllic retreat is perfectly suited for outdoor enthusiasts, whether you're a hiker eager to explore the trails or someone who simply wants to relax on the deck and enjoy the serene beauty of the surrounding woods, wildflowers, and the soothing sounds of Winchester Creek.
    High Hope features a 3 bedroom, 2 bath layout with an inviting open floor plan. On the main level, you'll find two bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace for cozy evenings, and a spacious kitchen equipped with modern amenities including Wi-Fi, heating, a washer & dryer, and Smart Lock for convenient keyless entry. The master bedroom boasts its own ensuite bathroom, and both bathrooms offer a tub/shower combo for relaxation after a long day of adventures.
    The upstairs area transforms into a great hangout spot, featuring two single beds, a trundle bed, and a large 55" TV—ideal for movie nights or lounging. Open the windows to let in the fresh mountain air and the tranquil sounds of the nearby creek as you drift off to sleep.
    Located just minutes from the Balsam entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway, High Hope is conveniently close to mountain adventures, fine dining, shopping, and local breweries. The cabin is only 6 miles from downtown Waynesville and a 30-minute drive to Cherokee and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, placing countless activities and scenic spots at your doorstep. Make High Hope your next getaway destination and experience the beauty and tranquility of mountain living.

    A well-behaved dog may be permitted by the owner, provided the dog is crated when left alone. We also require that dogs not be allowed on all beds and furniture nor scratching flooring and crated when left alone. Provided towels and linens are NOT for pet use, please be a responsible pet owner; pet owners who do not follow the rules are subject to additional cleaning fee. Respecting these guidelines enables us to continue to offer a home for pets and their families. A non-refundable pet fee of $150 is required prior to arrival. Prior approval is required to bring more than one dog and an additional pet fee will be required to be paid. We will request the additional monies after the reservation is confirmed.

    If any pet is brought to the premises without receiving prior approval and/or the $150 per pet fee being paid, you will be charged a $500 pet penalty for each unauthorized pet and subject to being asked to leave immediately!
    NO smoking
    NO fireworks are permitted on the premises as this is a safety and forest fire hazard

    Recent reviews:
    "This house is a dream vacation stay, from start to finish! It has all the things I look for when I travel: comfortable bed and linens, communicative hosts, a (very) well stocked kitchen, and thoughtfully appointed accommodations throughout. The house is cozy and clearly well loved. I especially appreciate the art, the privacy every guest is afforded by the setup, the roominess (so big!) and the incredibly beautiful creek below the house. Of all the places I've stayed in the area (my son goes to college locally), this is my favorite. I'll be back!”

    This property is managed by a North Carolina Real Estate Firm. You will receive a North Carolina Vacation Rental Agreement from our reservation system that must be signed as part of this Agreement and the renter is bound by the terms of that Agreement.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children

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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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Lake Junaluska is home to this holiday home. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pisgah National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Maggie Valley Festival Grounds and Queen's Farm Stables. Waynesville Recreation Center and Fantasy Golf & Game Room are also worth visiting. Visit our Lake Junaluska travel guide
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Map
Lake Junaluska, NC

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    3 min drive
  • Angelo's Family Pizza & Pasta
    8 min drive
  • Burger King
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is High Hope: Private|Creek|Pets pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at High Hope: Private|Creek|Pets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High Hope: Private|Creek|Pets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is High Hope: Private|Creek|Pets located?

Situated in Lake Junaluska, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Junaluska Golf Course, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center and Blue Ridge Health - Haywood. Haywood Regional Medical Center and Pigeon River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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High Hope: Private|Creek|Pets Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful property with an amazing view of the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house and location was great! Walking distance to the lake and surrounding stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jil S P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were amazing, the house was perfect, the Lake was beautiful. Plenty of room for our group, and every amenity one could wish for. Any time we gad a question we had a reply within minutes. We all would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, everything worked well for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Datrick P.

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

Great stay!!

We enjoyed the location. And already making plans to book that location again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Great house and location

We enjoyed staying at this house. It is lovely; the decks and view are great. The location is very convenient to Maggie Valley and Waynesville.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Peaceful Accommodating Get-away

Our multi-generational family enjoyed our restful and inspiring vacation at this lovely home while attending our church conference.Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Excellent in every way

Our team enjoyed the beautiful property, the spacious living areas, and the walkability of the house to Stuart Auditorium for the UMC's Annual Conference. We will be booking again soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Summer gathering i the hills

Excellent location to get anywhere in Maggie Valley. The house is amazing with a wonderful view of the lake. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

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

Work retreat

Was a great place to stay with several other adults. We all had plenty of room to spread out as well as lots of great hang out options. Loved the multiple decks and the pool/pong pong table! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

This is the perfect house for a work group to stay

This was our 2nd year to stay at this house during the Western North Carolina Annual Conference. Our work staff rents this home, and it is perfect for a work group. It is spacious, and offers enough space for everyone to spread out and have some privacy when needed. But also has great areas for everyone to convene, eat, etc. We hope to make it 3 years in a row at next year's Annual Conference!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

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

Beautiful Views

The house was great with beautiful views, several levels of porches. Space to spread out. The lake and the sidewalk around the lake was very scenic. Liked the convenience of Food Lion about 5 minutes away. Cooked a lot. Resort amenities are not included. There is not a sandy area with swimming in the lake. The pool was nice 10 per person per day. Pickle ball was the hit of the week and we brought our own paddles. Otherwise you can rent equipment. The mini golf needs a make over.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice R.

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

Perfect for girls' getaway.

4 college buddies. We each had our own room and bath! Comfort. Conversation. Dining. Relaxation. Shopping. Hiking. Hot tubbing. Mountain and Water views. Checked all our boxes and then some. Thanks for a great space to reunite!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Great week in the Smoky Mountains

Great property - wonderful to have room to move around with lots of family. Great setting.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ambrose Schwallie

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Great week and area Long comment process
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Natalie Messner

This is our second stay at Harmony Hilll and we are so glad we came.

This is our second stay at Harmony Hilll and we are so glad we came. We did a weekend in October and a full week in June, and enjoyed both stays. Lots to do in the area and the home had plenty of space for our family to visit and hang out. Team members are amazing, friendly, and very helpful. As stated above, we had a few problems and their response was quick and they took care of everything, and followed up to make sure everything was okay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Natalie Messner

This is our second stay at Harmony Hilll and we are so glad we came.

This is our second stay at Harmony Hilll and we are so glad we came. We did a weekend in October and a full week in June, and enjoyed both stays. Lots to do in the area and the home had plenty of space for our family to visit and hang out. Team members are amazing, friendly, and very helpful. As stated above, we had a few problems and their response was quick and they took care of everything, and followed up to make sure everything was okay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Natalie Messner

This is our second stay at Harmony Hilll and we are so glad we came.

This is our second stay at Harmony Hilll and we are so glad we came. We did a weekend in October and a full week in June, and enjoyed both stays. Lots to do in the area and the home had plenty of space for our family to visit and hang out. Team members are amazing, friendly, and very helpful. As stated above, we had a few problems and their response was quick and they took care of everything, and followed up to make sure everything was okay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

doug b.

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

Ski Lodge

It was a great house and the pictures are very accurate.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Phil Chase

I have said more than you needed to hear.

I have said more than you needed to hear. I understand that Rick is checking out other properties for our '22 event. Previously, I was told I would receive a refund for the Hot tub fee. I also feel there should be a reasonable reimbursement for the property not being as expected. Contacts relating to this visit was with Paula - she was very helpful and attempted to deal with our issues. I understand my son communicated with Rick Border - he was appreciative of Rick's concern and effort to help.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Wonderful stay

Property was everything we expected and more - clean and spacious with a great view. Plenty of room for all 8 of us to enjoy. The only drawback was the steep driveway. You better make sure you are lined up properly before you start your decline because you can't see the driveway until you take that first drop.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

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

Fantastic Family Getaway with beautiful view from deck!

We had a great family getaway at this home with plenty of room for multiple families. Beautiful views from the deck, nice walking path around the lake in friendly community.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Natalie Messner

Great house with beautiful views from the deck.

Great house with beautiful views from the deck. Plenty of room for family gathering. Plan to return! Extremely friendly and helpful, responded quickly to messages.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Lovely property & location

Enjoyable variety of Family spaces to gather for meals & visiting. The Lake Junaluska area presents with so much natural beauty! Very refreshing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Butcher

Lovely property & surrounding environment.

Lovely property & surrounding environment. All ages found something enjoyable about the vacation location. Communication was effective & informative from the Sunburst Team.