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

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McCracken Farm with Mt. Wolfpen in background.
Property grounds
Exterior
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Waynesville, NC
  • Place, Shelton House
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Balsam Spa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Cuba Room

1 Double Bed

French Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Upstairs shared bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

'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.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 1
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1648903vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

About the area

Waynesville

Located in Waynesville, this cottage is in the city centre. Shelton House and Colonial Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Balsam Spa and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Waynesville Recreation Center and Queen's Farm Stables are also worth visiting.
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Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

  • Shelton House - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hazelwood Soap Company - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Folkmoot Friendship Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Balsam Spa - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Ridge Beer Hub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Family Pizza & Pasta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fuego - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waylon & Honey’s Southern Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Frog Level Brewing Co. - ‬3 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.

How much is parking at 'Dood's Ranch', cozy mountain cottage on horse farm in Waynesville!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 within a 15-minute walk of Shelton House and Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts. LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Folkmoot Friendship Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean very nice home will be returning host was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMES A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place for a relaxing visit. Rooms were good size and all cooking utensis, pots, and pans
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
View from front porch
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sejal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and outdoor space were perfect for what we needed!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

regina w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Host was very welcoming and it really felt like home.. I will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Home is conveniently located to everything! The Home was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay here this year! It is very clean roomy house! Beautiful views and great location. Love our stay will be back hopefully in May 2026!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaWanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. Already planning a trip to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean with amply supplies and amenities and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house and close to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bill was the most amazing host! The home was wonderful, clean, warm and cozy. We enjoyed our time there so much and look forward to returning. We highly recommend Dood's Ranch for your stay in the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Great spot for a group

Stayed as part of a family group here and it was a great stay. Plenty of room and clean. Would definitely stay again if we need a place around the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

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

Return vacationers

This was our second stay here. We enjoyed our stay once again. Our grandchildren loved the upstairs rooms and the house location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Very comfortable

We enjoyed our stay. It was clean, and very comfortable. We had cold rainy weather while we were there and we stayed warm and cozy while visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend location was perfect the view off the front porch was amazing! The house was so cozy and clean. The house has everything you needed for the stay all you need to bring is your food and snacks! Mr Bill Checked in on us to make sure everything was good!! I will be using this gem again!! Did not disappoint!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

May

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

10/10 Excellent

tasha M.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2024
Thank you! we're glad you enjoyed your stay! hope you back soon Natasha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came for a conference at Lake Junaluska and this perfect. 4 adults and one dog. The property was wonderfully situated to downtown and the lake. Everyone commented on how comfortable and convenient it was. The host was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Lovely Home

We went and stayed to see family, it was a lovely home with so many accommodations and extra’s. Convenient location and such a great host, he told us the house was ready and we could check in anytime that day. We have agreed we will be staying every visit we make there from now on, very pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mimi G.

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

Lovely

What a lovely house. It was cozy and well decorated. Also very well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

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

Music

Good location to all around Waynesville. Near good restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2024
Thank you! we're glad you enjoyed your stay! hope you back soon Joel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2024
Thank you! we're glad you enjoyed your stay! hope you back soon Erica
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2024
Thank you! we're glad you enjoyed your stay! hope you back soon Terri

About the host

Hosted by Bill McCracken

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I moved back to Waynesville in 2003 after college and a 10 year stint in the corporate world. I enjoy all types of outdoor activities including cycling, running, skiing, surfing and playing guitar.

Why they chose this property

My Father purchased the property in 1984 to be next door to his sister, and to remain near the property of the original family dairy farm started in the 1920's, McCracken Dairy.

What makes this property unique

This quaint property is quiet, cozy and has beautiful long range views of 2 mountain ranges, which seem to cradle the historic town of Waynesville. The town has much to offer in the way of boutiques, galleries, museums, restaurants, craft breweries and coffee shops.

Languages:

English

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