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The Ark- Unwind with Mountain Views | Modern Cabin

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a view of the surrounding trees.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television.
A rustic cabin interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, a kitchen area with a stove, and a sink.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a lamp.
A log cabin interior with a sofa, two lamps, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Golf Course
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Lake Junaluska

At this holiday home you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Lake Junaluska Golf Course and 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Blue Ridge Health - Haywood. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a fireplace and a TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Lake Junaluska holiday home include Pisgah National Forest and Cataloochee Ski Area.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 1 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 35 min drive - 53.8 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 41 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Cataloochee Valley - 48 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ridge Beer Hub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Ark- Unwind with Mountain Views | Modern Cabin

Nestled in the Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center area, The ARK at Lake Junaluska offers a welcoming home base for mountain-lake getaways in Western North Carolina. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath retreat is designed for comfort and easy gathering, with room for up to 8 guests to relax, recharge, and enjoy the best of the Blue Ridge region.

Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting home with thoughtful touches throughout. The main living area features a fireplace for cozy evenings, while air conditioning and heating help keep the space comfortable in every season. Guests appreciate the convenience of a full kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, blender, freezer, cookware basics, and dishes and utensils—ideal for everything from quick breakfasts to family-style dinners. A washer and dryer, iron, hair dryer, hangers, and essentials add extra convenience for longer stays.

The bedroom layout includes a king bed, two queen beds, and a twin single, giving everyone a restful place to unwind. With three full bathrooms, getting ready is simple and stress-free for groups. WiFi, internet access, television, and satellite/cable entertainment help everyone stay connected and entertained, while self check-in with keypad access adds ease to your arrival.

Step outside to enjoy the patio or balcony, fire up the BBQ, and take in the peaceful setting near the water. Free parking and a private entrance make coming and going effortless. Safety features such as a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector provide added peace of mind.

Guests frequently mention how comfortable, clean, and well-equipped the home feels, along with its inviting atmosphere and convenient location near Lake Junaluska's scenic walking paths and peaceful waters. From cycling, fishing, kayaking, and paddle boating to hiking, golf, and mountain adventures, there's no shortage of nearby activities to enjoy. Seasonal foliage, waterfalls, antiquing, and scenic drives make this an excellent choice for travelers looking to experience the charm and beauty of the area.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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

  • No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
1087472

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ark- Unwind with Mountain Views | Modern Cabin have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ark- Unwind with Mountain Views | Modern Cabin?

No, The Ark- Unwind with Mountain Views | Modern Cabin does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ark- Unwind with Mountain Views | Modern Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ark- Unwind with Mountain Views | Modern Cabin?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Ark- Unwind with Mountain Views | Modern Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint stay, exactly as described, great location, and a really cute cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

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

Great location and accommodations

This property was perfect for our family! It has a great log cabin feel while being in walking distance to Lake Junaluska. Wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor N.

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

Great stay!

Our family had a great time. Home was exactly like posting!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Great place!

The house was as advertise. Clean and easy access to Waynesville and the rest of the lake property. Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Lovely home

Perfect location and house was great for our family of 6
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

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

Junaluska Anniversary.

Very nice 42nd anniversary long weekend in North Carolina’s High Country!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Not this location but great

Got moved to a different location but we loved it and would like to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Junaluska

We really enjoyed the property, and our family was very happy to have 3 bathrooms.Two living areas and a washer and dryer were just what we needed.The only thing I didn’t love was the narrow unpaved driveway that was a little difficult to see entering and exiting.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

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

Love the Location

Beautiful lake just steps away! We loved how close this house was to so many things, hiking, shopping, etc. The house was great for our group and we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard c.

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

The Ark

A rustic Cabin with country charm. Walking distance to Lake Junaluska and great access to transportation routes to all things in Western NC.The 4th Celebration was spectacular!Great restaurants nearby highlighted by Fat Buddies in Waynesville, and the Buttered Biscuit in Lake Junaluska.Rental communication was exceptional and responsive.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan T.

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

Quaint and Quiet

This home is adorable and cozy. Close to town and other amenities. We didnt realize it was 1.5 hours from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, but we made the trip 2 times while there. Great spot for fishing. Home is spacious and beds were comfy! Would love to stay again when we come to this area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenn B.

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

Wedding Trip

The property was as shown. Plenty of space and bathrooms for us. Only issue was a noticeable smell in the home, all of our clothes smelled “musty” Great location, driveway is tricky and had a huge hole at the bottom. Otherwise great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ola H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A Charming Cabin

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It is a cute place that accommodates a large family. It gives the feeling of a true cabin that has many amenities. We loved its proximity to everything, situated right by beautiful Lake Junaluska and right in between Waynesville and Maggie Valley. The managing office personnel were very responsive and helpful. Would love to come back with the family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Not the Ark - Hickory Hill House

Our stay at Hickory Hill House (which was graciously substituted for the Ark) was great. The home is lovely - very spacious and well appointed. There is plenty of parking. The sunroom on the back of the house was our favorite spot. The one small downside to the property was it's location near a highway which gave us some road noise at times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edna W.

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

Staying in the Ark

We enjoyed our stay at Lake Junaluska. The cabin was nicely furnished and clean. We were unable to use the fireplace because of a large mirror standing in front of it. There was also a large wrapped item in front of the mirror. We felt there shouldn't have been personal pictures everywhere. We have stayed at other cabins and never had family pictures before.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We had a group of friends stay in this cozy cabin for the weekend while we attended an event at Lake Junaluska, which was within a beautiful 30 minute walk around the lake or a 5 minute drive. We recieved several emails up until our stay from the rental company to help aid in check in and check out. Overall, the house was very cute and felt like staying at your grandma and grandpa's house. It was very homey. There was enough space to park 3 cars, though we did have to play Tetris to make sure people could get in and out. The driveway is a little hard to see when coming the way the GPS took us, and was a little steep and gravel. We ended up spinning our wheels in the gravel towards the bottom a couple of times, but made it up after that fairly easily. As a bigger person, the stairs were a bit narrow and didn't feel as wide as normal stairs. They were manageable, but took some getting used to. The toilets were also small, but that's personal preference. The beds were a little firm, but not impossible to sleep on (again, personal preference). Other than that, it was a comfortable stay and worked for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Krista Mulhollen

Beautiful view, close location to everything we wanted.

Beautiful view, close location to everything we wanted. We loved the lake and the house was exactly what we needed. Someone might want to check the dryer tape on the pipe - seems to be slowing down the dryer use. Easy to communicate with via text. A little challenging to get on the phone with. Hard to connect with when you can’t see the phone numbers thru the app, but friendly and helpful once connected.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Fall leaves treehouse

Cozy cabin nestled in the trees with the lake a short walk down the street. Pretty views from every window. A sweet place to stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

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

Cozy Cabin and Fall Colors

This was the perfect place to stay and see the fall colors, enjoy the Apple Harvest Festival & celebrate turning anther year older.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kristin Calhoun

Loved it! Paula was amazing! She gave us so many good tips and ideas of local activities to do with

Loved it! Paula was amazing! She gave us so many good tips and ideas of local activities to do with our children. Such a wonderful experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin P.

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

Cozy Cabin

Was just what we needed and was close to the wedding venue we were in town for.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sven K.

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

Great location!

Quaint, very private cabin in an outstanding location. It's a very short walk away from the lakeshore and also a great jump-off point for great hiking trips in the area. Shopping is close too!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Koby O.

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

Great

Check in was effortless, quiet peaceful stay. Cabin very clean, all amenities as described. Paula property manager very accessible and courteous. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Odelia Wilder

We really liked the location of property and the layout of house.

We really liked the location of property and the layout of house. It also was well equipped and had plenty of towels, comfortable beds and pillows. The Sunburst team was a pleasure to work with. Prompt with replies, efficient and always friendly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

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

Comfy and Cozy

Communication with property manager was easy and she was quick to respond. Check in and out was super easy. Well stocked kitchen. We were comfortable and relaxed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

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