Train Caboose w/ Upscale Amenities Minutes to Waynesville & Asheville

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Entire home

Private Setting with relaxing outdoor space.

Spa like bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes.

Gorgeous landscaping with calming water feature.

Overview
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Waynesville, NC

Cataloochee Valley
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
‪15 min drive‬
Cataloochee Ski Area
‪17 min drive‬
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Sleeping Space

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchenette

Dining area

About this property

Experience a unique getaway at The Caboose at Station 451, just 10 miles from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. This transformed 1926 train caboose is nestled in a private rural setting, close to I-40 and a short drive to popular destinations like historic main street Waynesville, Asheville, Tennessee, the Blue Ridge Parkway and MORE!

Enjoy nearby hiking, waterfalls, local entertainment and dining, or unwind in the vintage caboose which features a queen-sized bed, Smart TV, and convertible couch for additional sleeping. The custom bath house features a luxurious double shower and premium amenities.

Outdoor highlights include an oversized covered porch with relaxing sitting areas and an outdoor TV. You'll enjoy the private outdoor shower, fire pit, grill, and scenic views, all set amidst gorgeous landscaping and a rushing waterfall.

You'll have the entire property to yourself and each rental includes both structures. Please respect our no-smoking policy inside and enjoy your stay at this unforgettable retreat!

Property manager

Brooke Parrott

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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 a rural area and in the mountains. Wheels Through Time Museum and Maggie Valley Opry House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cataloochee Ski Area and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Queen's Farm Stables and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 15 min drive - 15.7 km
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 15 min drive - 15.3 km
Wheels Through Time Museum - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 16 min drive - 16.2 km
Cataloochee Ski Area - 17 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Haywood Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪Ferguson Supply - ‬18 min drive
‪Ammons' Drive Inn & Dairy Bar - ‬14 min drive
‪Buttered Biscuit - ‬14 min drive
‪Fines Creek Cafe - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Train Caboose w/ Upscale Amenities Minutes to Waynesville & Asheville pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Train Caboose w/ Upscale Amenities Minutes to Waynesville & Asheville?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Train Caboose w/ Upscale Amenities Minutes to Waynesville & Asheville?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Train Caboose w/ Upscale Amenities Minutes to Waynesville & Asheville located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Pigeon River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cataloochee Ski Area. Queen's Farm Stables and Pisgah National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marli N.

6 May, 2025

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

Hidden gem

This was our third stay at the caboose, and we enjoyed every single minute. We love the property and spent our entire stay relaxing and enjoying the beautiful scenery and the accommodations. The owner is incredibly responsive, and friendly. The property was very clean, and we loved all the thoughtful details. We will be back!! Thanks for a fantastic stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

15 Feb, 2025

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

Perfect couples’ getaway!

My boyfriend and I came here for a pre-Valentine’s day getaway and had the best time. The plan was to go skiing one day and to the casino the next. We had such an amazing time here though that we skipped the skiing! My boyfriend built us a bonfire one night and we watched the Super Bowl the next night while listening to the waterfall. I’ve never been to North Carolina before but staying here definitely made it one of my favorite trips ever!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

18 Sept, 2024

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

Red Caboose and water feature

Great stay, perfect location for our trip. Authentic experience with Caboose and perfect location to enjoy outdoor living on covered porch of bathhouse.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Romantic getaway

Stay was everything I expected it to be Was really a nice step back from reality

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

5 Aug, 2023

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

Wonderful property!

Such a cute property and perfectly located. Hopefully I’ll be back soon from Seattle and would love to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzzanne S.

26 Jun, 2024

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

Adorable

The location was perfect! You felt away from it all while still having the convenience of being close to major higways. The bathhouse was beautiful and the caboose was so cute and cozy. Brooke was an excellent host and I appreciated her responsiveness.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy C.

15 Nov, 2017

Great place! So much fun!

If you love trains and you want to see the southern sky this is the place!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

27 Feb, 2023

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

Mountain lovers ❤️

Beautiful place just peaceful and so relaxing.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

5 Nov, 2018

Beautiful, loved the property!

The perfect little getaway, thoroughly enjoyed it! The owners did a wonderful job with the decor, great attention to detail. Especially the patio area, so welcoming and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Skyler S.

30 Dec, 2023

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

Trip

Absolutely loved this place. Very clean and looks exactly like the pictures.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

11 Jul, 2018

Beautiful Getaway

The owners have thought of everything in this mountain retreat. Thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

25 Jan, 2023

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

So unique and beautiful!

Our family loved our stay at the Station! We would recommend it to anyone. Great location and we were very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

26 Oct, 2017

Very Quiet, relaxing and clean.

My Wife and I had a wonderful stay. The place was very quiet, relaxing, and clean. The view was beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

24 Aug, 2023

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

Oasis Caboose

The Caboose Vaca was Awesome Our Host is Very Professional The While Layout is PERFECT Close to a lot of things to do We Absolutely Loved our stay & will be back again

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

17 Aug, 2022

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

Anniversary Getaway

Excellent weekend away celebrating our 35th anniversary! Everything exceeded photos! Great location for dinner in Waynesville downtown and walks at Lake Junaluska.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marisa H., Durham, NC

17 Aug, 2018

Beautiful and unique property! Perfect for our family of four.

Beautiful, unique and luxurious property! Perfect spot to explore a different town within 30 minutes each day. The owners have put so many thoughtful amenities in place as well.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

28 Aug, 2022

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

Adorable Caboose

Everything as just what we need. Great place that hang out from r a couple of days.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

27 Sept, 2024

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

The cutest caboose ever!!!

Is there anything not to love about this property?! The location was fantastic and the accommodations were incredible. The separated bath house was such a nice change of pace - it made me be thoughtful about just slowing down, putting my luggage in a different location and cracking a beer and relaxing. Brooke was amazing. Hurricane Helene was on the doorstep and we chose to head out early - Brooke offered potentially lifesaving advice by recommending we not continue on into Asheville due to lower lying elevation. We are planning to come back to this area for a web redemption of our original itinerary and will 100% be back at the caboose.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

3 Jan, 2021

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

Anniversary/New Years Trip

Had an excellent time celebrating our 12th wedding anniversary and bringing in the New Year. Enjoyed the privacy and coziness of the caboose. Scenery and views were great and everything was provided for. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Candi H.

24 May, 2022

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

Perfect Getaway

This was the perfect destination for both relaxation and adventure. The property was beautiful and close to everything we could need but also private enough to escape the noise of the world. We spent evenings on the porch chatting or playing games beside the fire, while days were spent exploring.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

5 Jun, 2023

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

Anniversary Trip

Could not recommend this place enough. The attention to detail throughout the entire experience was spot on (bluetooth speakers, double shower heads, drinks, soap/shampoo). Even the level of detail with landscaping and design was exceptional. It is perfect for something like an anniversary because it has the luxurious vibe

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody D.

23 May, 2023

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

Cathartic Respite

One of the most unique places I’ve ever stayed - it was the perfect getaway for a solo retreat. No detail was overlooked. I would 100% stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

28 Mar, 2021

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

Great Stay

Caboose and bath house were great. Very clean and communication with owner was outstanding. It is a wonderful and unique property that provided long lasting memories. Thanks so much.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

14 Jun, 2023

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

Caboose

Perfect in everyday. Had all of the nice touches to make the get away perfect. Convenient location right off I-40 and Waynesville/Maggie Valley.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lana Z.

4 Jan, 2023

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

Wonderful Experience

Station 451 was simply amazing.! Such a unique experience. Plenty of room for our family of four. Convenient location to Maggie Valley and Waynesville. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022