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Lakefront mountain home with WiFi, extensive kitchen, & central AC

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
TV, fireplace
Pool
Terrace/patio
Bishops Retreat is a charming, cabin-inspired haven perfect for relaxation. Take in gorgeous lake and mountain views from the living room's window seat or gather around the indoor gas fireplace and firepit. The home features two full kitchens, comfortable spaces including a lounge with games, curated decor in bedrooms with personal library access for guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 13193 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront mountain home with WiFi, extensive kitchen, & central AC

Bishops Retreat

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Step inside this grand home and you'll feel right at home! This charming, cabin-inspired haven is perfect for coming together and relaxing, especially if you're in the mood for sitting around the firepit. The flagstone patio might be your favorite place to be - though there's also always room around the indoor gas fireplace. So many comfortable spaces fill this home, with so many spots for everyone to settle in together. Take in gorgeous lake and mountain views from the living room's window seat. The nearby full kitchen is outfitted for any chef, featuring a special coffee station, a double oven, and a prep island that doubles as a table for casual meals. The lounge on the lowest floor is the perfect place for a game night, and the second full kitchen downstairs will keep snacks and beverages coming all night. The luxuries keep coming inside the bedrooms, where guests can enjoy curated decor and comfortable beds. The main bedroom of the home includes a personal library available for guest use, in addition to an ensuite bathroom featuring both a stone standalone shower and a soaking tub. Guests of this home will be close to numerous outdoor attractions, from Mount Pisgah to the Biltmore Estate. But you'll always have a great base to return to at this home.

SHARED AMENITIES
Pool (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend)
Tennis court
Basketball court

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,073 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

92877

About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Junaluska, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 23 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 33 min drive - 53.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 38 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakefront mountain home with WiFi, extensive kitchen, & central AC have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lakefront mountain home with WiFi, extensive kitchen, & central AC pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront mountain home with WiFi, extensive kitchen, & central AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront mountain home with WiFi, extensive kitchen, & central AC?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront mountain home with WiFi, extensive kitchen, & central AC located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Lake Junaluska Golf Course and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center and Blue Ridge Health - Haywood. Haywood Regional Medical Center and Queen's Farm Stables are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Lakefront mountain home with WiFi, extensive kitchen, & central AC Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Nan Lacy L.

Great vacation spot.

We were able to relax and enjoy being with family...Just what we needed.
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn J.

A beautiful home and conveniently located. It was slacking in enough, toilet paper, soap, and the...

we really enjoyed the front porch and spent lots of time over coffee enjoying the beautiful lake. The house is really lovely.
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10/10 Excellent

Mae P.

Bishop’s Retreat

Front porch view is fantastic! So roomy for large group! Most well equipped kitchen ever! Lots of lake equipment provided! We’ll definitely stay here again!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Russell G.

Bishop's Retreat

This is a perfect house. The views are the best at Lake Junaluska.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Perfect in every way!

We had 11 ladies stay here for a spiritual life retreat and it could not have been more perfect for our needs. Beautiful, comfortable, and serene!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Amazing view and location. Plenty of space

We love coming to Lake Junaluska and staying here!

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dahlia grove winter retreat

This was a perfect day for our retreat. Dahlia Grove is a nonprofit seeking to employee survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and addiction, and this was the perfect place and the perfect weather and the perfect weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karyn J.

We loved our stay at Bishops Retreat!!

The home is beautiful, roomy and well appointed! The location is perfect too!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Amazing Stay!

Wonderful views and location. Had literally everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

A great place to stay for a sizable group

Clean and functional
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharyne R.

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

Bishops Retreat

This was our second visit and we enjoyed the beautiful house and setting. However, as we are 4 older ladies in our 70’s we have decided to stay elsewhere next year because of the steep slope of the driveway. We had trouble being able to get up the driveway after pleasant walks around the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Beautiful Home and Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in this beautiful home.
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8/10 Good

Mary O.

Girls Trip

This house was perfect for a girls trip. It is spacious with comfortable beds, great kitchen, and wonderful porch overlooking Lake Junaluska.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn E.

Wonderful house!

Plenty of space with great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

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

This is an amazing home

Absolutely beautiful view of the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Mountains are calling

Excellent house with all amenities... perfect location for walking to the pool, the courts and canoeing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne D.

Amazing House

We loved our stay, well appointed, lots of space, great amenities like a firepit and kayaks. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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

Nice house and view

Very nice house views of the lake and mountains
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Vickie M.

Perfection

This property was perfect for our multi generational weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Marty N.

Modern Tranquility with Amazing Lake and Mountain Views

Bishops retreat offers a large rental home that has very nice and amenities, luxury kitchen and baths, and, picturesque relaxing areas both inside and out. Very clean and well appointed vacation residence. Feels like you are enjoying a vacation in your “own” lakeside vacation lodge….and, in fact you are!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Angie F.

Beautiful Home

Loved our Third stay at Bishop’s Retreat. Comfortable Home with all you need to accommodate a big Family. Nothing can match sitting on the porch taking in the views and sounds of Lake Junaluska. The best house on the lake!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Family Wedding weekend

We got married in the chapel and one family stayed for the weekend and then we stayed a couple of extra days to relax. We loved the space and layout and view. We made some great pictures at the house and front porch before the ceremony. The house was perfect for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Wonderful home.

A group of 9 ladies stayed here for a retreat. It was perfect for us. There was a large gathering area for us to be together but enough space to spread out also. It is beautifully furnished and well appointed with amenities. Large kitchen and fantastic porch with a lovely view. We'll be back!

10/10 Excellent

Katharyne R.

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

Wonderful!

This was a wonderful house for our yearly trip with four old friends. The house is beautiful, extremely clean and comfortable. The kitchen is very well stocked and a joy to cook in. But, our most favorite feature of the house is the wonderful covered porch where we could sit, relax, and watch the parade of people, dogs, and wildlife as they made their way around the lake shore path!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Bishop’s Retreat

A beautiful home with an amazing view of the lake and the mountains. Very well stocked kitchen; lovely bedrooms; large open area for kitchen, dining and living rooms. The window seat in the living room was my favorite spot! Will definitely return here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022