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

McCracken Farm with Mt. Wolfpen in background.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Waynesville, NC

Balsam Spa
‪3 min drive‬
Lake Junaluska Golf Course
‪7 min drive‬
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
‪8 min drive‬
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪52 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.

Property manager

Bill McCracken

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 1

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this 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.

Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

Balsam Spa - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Waynesville Recreation Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 10 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪Singletree Heritage Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
‪Bocelli's Italian Eatery - ‬3 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
‪Maggie's Galley - ‬5 min drive
‪Bogart's Restaurant and Tavern - ‬15 min walk

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.

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).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

25 Dec, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

17 Feb, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

30 Apr, 2025

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

Nice location

Overall the house was clean, and well organized, the instructions were straightforward and clear. The only downside was there were no horses, which was a big draw for us, but as far as everything else, it was beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

2 Feb, 2025

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

Charming

Our weekend stay was wonderful! The house was so clean and charming. The beds were comfy. The house has everything you need! I Loved sitting on the porch looking up at the mountains! If we’re ever in the area again we would love to stay at Dood’s Ranch!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

LA W.

16 Dec, 2024

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

Clean & Convenient

Doods ranch is a quaint home with all the conveniences for a really nice stay. All the necessary supplies were provided including shampoo & conditioners! The home was very clean & its location to downtown Waynesville was perfect. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol s.

18 Nov, 2024

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

Quiet mountain getaway!

Four female friends gathered to celebrate birthdays! Doods horse farm was the perfect spot!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carole W.

6 Jan, 2025

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

Great location, responsive owner

The location and layout of the house were perfect for our visit to Waynesville. Easy to get into town. A few minor issues on arrival but a quick response from our host got everything in order. For coffee drinkers be prepared to bring your own.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emili D.

8 Nov, 2024

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

I love everything ❤️🙏thank you it’s beautiful and comforting, in this cozy home you have everything

Everything it’s beautiful 😍 and Paced, it’s clean and comfortable, cozy, you have everything of you need ❤️❤️❤️❤️ beautiful experience with my family ❤️🙏 thank 10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mimi G.

6 Oct, 2024

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

8/10 Good

May

25 Oct, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

tasha M.

6 Nov, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

James T.

9 May, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

12 Apr, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Erica M., Alabaster, Al

28 Dec, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

5 Dec, 2023

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

Music

Good location to all around Waynesville. Near good restaurants

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

19 Dec, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

7 Feb, 2024

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

Weekend Getaway

Great location, very clean, and great communication with owner. Very convenient to area stores and restaurants. My only recommendation would be the addition of a king size bed in one of the bedrooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

27 Apr, 2024

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

Family

Our stay for a local wedding met all our needs and expectations. Very clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Oct, 2023

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

Very cozy

Lovely home with a beautiful view.Close to town.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

2 Oct, 2023

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

Waynesville Charmer

Our group of 3 friends enjoyed the property. It was nice to have our own rooms plus ample space to hang out together. The house was clean and Bill was very responsive. We would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monde D.

29 Nov, 2023

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

Perfect cozy house

We loved this house. It was perfect for travelers who want to get to Waynesville, Asheville and the Smoky Mountains. Rooms are large and kitchen well equipped. The steps are a little steep but once you get in everything is just lovely. The owners were very reponsive and friendly. I highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

31 Dec, 2023

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

Holiday Mountain Getaway.

Overall this is an extra nice older home perfect for a vacation getaway. Very close to everything Waynesville has to offer. I would stay again if in the area for an extended period. Everything was as described except there was no gas grill. The charcoal Smokey Joe Weber worked fine for what we needed, but you might want to check if you will be grilling a major meal.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loretta R.

19 Oct, 2023

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

Comfortable and Serene

We absolutely loved the property. The house was spacious yet cozy. Easy directions to the house and you are only 5 minutes from downtown but you felt like you were in the country. Definitely worth the drive from Florida. Will definitely come back. We also had a treat of hitting it at the right time for the leaves changing and saw snow!! We loved the whole experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen E.

22 Jun, 2021

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

Nice rural area close to town

Very nice property, well furnished. Love the porch and deck. I could not find any fire alarms in any room of the 2 story house. This is something I think the owner should address for the safety of future guests. All in all a 5 star property.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

27 Mar, 2024

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

Pleasant stay with a caveat.

The house itself is very nice and clean, and overall my sisters and I enjoyed our stay. The caveat is, we are all in our 60s with various and sundry physical limitations. It's quite a haul walking up the sidewalk and the steps to the front porch with luggage if you have physical limitations. That being said, the inside staircase really wasn't a problem. The front porch and deck are very nice, but the views aren't quite as bucolic as the pictures would suggest. The owner is very nice and super responsive and the location is very convenient to everything in Waynesville.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bill McCracken

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.