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Serenity Hillside Lower Apartment

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A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a grassy yard.
A covered patio area with a rocking chair, stone pathway, and a view of a yard with trees and a shed.
A river with a sandy beach and a wooden dock extending into the water.
A living room with a fireplace, wooden walls, a sofa, and a television.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden walls, and comfortable seating.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Junaluska Golf Course

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Golf Course
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cataloochee Valley
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Lake Junaluska

Lake Junaluska is home to this condo. Shelton House and Colonial Theater are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Shining Rock Wilderness. Waynesville Recreation Center and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Lake Junaluska, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 31 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 40 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Cataloochee Valley - 49 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Serenity Hillside Lower Apartment have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Serenity Hillside Lower Apartment?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serenity Hillside Lower Apartment on 2 Nov 2026 start from £332, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Serenity Hillside Lower Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serenity Hillside Lower Apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity Hillside Lower Apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serenity Hillside Lower Apartment located?

Situated in Lake Junaluska, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Blue Ridge Health - Haywood and Haywood Regional Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy apartment

Cute and comfortable apartment at a lovely place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Diamond

Great little place with everything you need. Hiking, food and great views. Very comfortable and homey.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little place!

We booked this place at the last minute but it was great! Very clean with all the necessities for a short stay. Bathroom is very nice. AC worked well, WiFi was good. It's not right on the lake or anything but just a quick walk/drive is all it takes to get you to the lake and its amenities. Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely location

Wish we had booked more time here. Would be even better if the fireplace was functional. The wifi was spotty, but that helped us unconnect a bit. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Nice mountain home

If our key pad had worked properly and had floors that didn’t squeak, I would have enjoyed the property more. The location is beautiful. The home is clean. We also left it very clean but the cleaning prices were too high.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the beautiful location and found the home to be clean. I apologize for the issues you experienced with the keypad. Regarding the cleaning fees, I understand your concerns and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We strive to maintain high standards to ensure every guest has a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice small place

This is a basement apartment, so it tends to be a bit dark. However it was perfect for our family of four to have as a landing place after a busy day of activities. It was very clean and the furniture was comfy. The kitchen was quite well stocked. They didn’t have any basic cooking foods though like even salt & pepper, so make sure to bring your own. But they had plenty of dishes and a toaster oven and all the other basics to cook. We liked the outdoor table and chairs as a nice bright eating space, and we were lucky enough to have perfect weather for that. The WiFi is good too. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice little apartment relatively close to pool and lake

The full kitchen and outdoor grill made it very convenient for us. The air conditioning was not working when we got there. Vacasa was pretty responsive and put in a temporary air conditioner for the remainder of our short stay. This place was not as cool as we would have liked as a result and my husband hung around a good part of the first day of our short vacation to facilitate this. Fortunately, it doesn't typically get terribly hot at Lake Junaluska even in the middle of summer. Overall, we had a great time walking around the lake, swimming in the pool, and fishing.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2023
Hi Linn, thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the amenities and location of our home. However, we sincerely apologize that you encountered a maintenance issue with the AC. We are glad that our local staff acted promptly and delivered temporary AC. We want to assure you that this is not a typical Vacasa experience, and we pride ourselves on providing our guests with exceptional experiences. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We verified with the local staff that the HVAC issue has been fixed. We hope to have another chance to impress you on a future stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family get away

The house had accommodations for the 4 of us (queen bed and 2 twin beds) and we were comfortable with the living and kitchen spaces. The porches had great views of the lake and it was really quiet and we enjoyed the space a lot. I would probably stay here again because of these things. We were a little disappointed with the cleanliness because we found a candy wrapper and a cracker wrapper on the floors. We also found a dirty washcloth in the bathroom. Another thing was that an air conditioner repair person showed up without any notice and we had to wait on the person for half of the day for repairs.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

New Years Experience

The apartment is well stocked and confortable for a family of four. We had a bad experience because we had problems with the WIFI. In addition, there’s a problem with the heating system that went out twice during our stay. The system has to be reset but the reset button is located outside and is not easy going out in the middle of the night. Another inconvenience is that they forgot to leave coffee filters for the coffee maker. We were unable to use the machine and had to wait until the maintenance manager changed the machine. The first two days we had to resort to running to Dunkin’ Donuts for coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely apologize if you experienced an issue during your stay; this is not what we are trying to make our guests experience. We passed on your feedback to our local operations manager to review and work on any updates. We hope you'll give us a second chance to serve you better!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cozy stay by Lake J

We enjoyed the lower unit. It was clean, warm and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clean, quiet, quaint and peaceful.

First of all, few places on Earth are as beautiful and serene as Lake Junaluska. Then once your here, having a nice warm and comfortable place to stay is a bonus. Serenity Hillside Lower is aptly named. It was quiet, calm, warm and most comfortable. The HVAC system responds immediately to any changes and was plenty warm despite the freezing outdoor temps. Rooms and beds were just the right size for two folks, anymore than three folks would be a little tight. Appliances appeared brand new and the kitchen was more than amply stocked with utensils, even some housekeeping supplies. TV service (composed of streaming services) and Wi-Fi were more than sufficient. Proximity to lake was great given the price. Each time we went down to the lake we simply walked. The site is off the main roadway making it quiet and peaceful, but super close to the Lake Junaluska Outfitters area which has most of the visitor amenities. All were within a short walk away. Super easy to get to and close to the Lake Junaluska entrance without being near any traffic. You can see the lake clearly from the patio but it’s not as if you’re right on the bank, thus the economical price. Unless you have to have an entirely unobstructed view of the lake, it’s a great bargain. Communication with Vacasa was super simple and done entirely via text, though use of the app is an option. Would most definitely stay there again. Thank you to the owners and Vacasa for a most memorable and pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location

Very nice accommodations just steps from Lake Junaluska and close to Waynesville and Maggie Valley.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful area!

Great spot away from the crowds. All the comforts of home with a convenient location. Very clean and comfortable and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a great time

The place was great, clean, well stocked. Awesome location near the lake and aquatic center. We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great little place!

Location and access are great!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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