The Ark / Unwind with Mountain and Lake Views provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
The Ark / Unwind with Mountain and Lake Views
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 7 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. This home is now animal-friendly! Guests are welcome to bring a maximum of two (2) pets, each weighing no more than 40 pounds. Please see the house rules for additional information.
Situated in a community with access to an association pool, lakeside coffee shop, tennis courts, paddleboards, canoes, mini-golf, and a scenic walking path around beautiful Lake Junaluska, there's ample opportunity for both relaxation and adventure. The house is located a short walk to the lake and the walking loop. Asheville, Cherokee, and Cataloochee Ranch and Ski Area are all located within a 30-45 minute drive. If you crave additional adventure, Gatlinburg is within a 1.5 hour drive. This home offers everything needed for a memorable getaway in a stunning setting.
Located in Lake Junaluska, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Shelton House and Colonial Theater are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cold Mountain Gameland. Waynesville Recreation Center and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking. Visit our Lake Junaluska travel guide
Does The Ark / Unwind with Mountain and Lake Views have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is The Ark / Unwind with Mountain and Lake Views pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Ark / Unwind with Mountain and Lake Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Ark / Unwind with Mountain and Lake Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Ark / Unwind with Mountain and Lake Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Ark / Unwind with Mountain and Lake Views located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Junaluska Golf Course, Blue Ridge Health - Haywood and Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center. Haywood Regional Medical Center and Pigeon River are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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The Ark / Unwind with Mountain and Lake Views Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Really nice house in a great location. We loved the cabin feel off the inside. It was a good size for our family with each of us having our own bathroom and space. We will certainly recommend it to people who may be coming to the area for a visit.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Krista Mulhollen
31 Dec 2021
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.
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!
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
25 Jul 2021
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.