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The Rock House at Big Bear Estates

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A house with a pond, wooden deck, and a bridge.
A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a large window with a view of trees.
A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a microwave.
A house with a deck overlooking a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a large window leading to an outdoor patio.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Waynesville, NC
  • Place, Balsam Spa
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Folkmoot Friendship Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waynesville

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Pisgah National Forest, this vacation home places you within a few miles (5 km) of Balsam Spa. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Balsam Spa - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Folkmoot Friendship Center - 11 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography - 12 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Barber Orchard Fruitstand - 14 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 16 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Ridge Beer Hub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papas & Beer - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Maggie's Galley - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Rock House at Big Bear Estates

Summary:

Secluded Dog-Friendly Home with Spacious Deck, Gas Grill, Gas Fireplace, Fast WiFi



The Space:

Pack your suitcases and get ready to experience a memorable getaway in the mountains at this secluded, dog-friendly home! Enjoy a spacious deck facing the pond with an outdoor dining area and a BBQ grill—the perfect spot for a family barbecue! The inside of the home offers rustic touches here and there that perfectly blend with modern appliances and amenities.



The living room is a great place to unwind, especially around the gas fireplace while watching TV. When mealtime comes around, the kitchen will have your back with incredible appliances and everything you need to prepare everyone's favorite dish! This incredible home features a stackable washer/dryer in the hallway, an office room with a small sofa and a desk, which is perfect considering the free high-speed WiFi and Internet offered, two bedrooms, and two full bathrooms.



Things to Know Dog-friendly. Only one dog allowed (40 lbs). High-speed internet and free WiFi, perfect for working from home, distance learning, and streaming. This home is a subunit of Eagles Nest at Big Bear Estates. The Guest House at Big Bear Estates can be rented separately.

This property is managed by VueStay Vacations.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
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 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Waynesville, close to Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance, Queen's Farm Stables, and Lake Logan. You'll also find Pisgah National Forest and Balsam Spa within a short drive.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), which is about 24.6 mi away.

The Rock House at Big Bear Estates Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. Love the stone on the house, the fireplace was great , comfortable beds. Loved the outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Regina S.

PIcturesque home

We loved cooking on the back deck. The home had plenty of common space and the kitchen was well-stocked. The location was centrally located but felt removed from town. House was clean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Great weekend getaway

Clean, family-friendly house on great property. Loved the pond out back with a great area for kids to play outside. Wonderful location to restaurants and skiing at Cataloochee.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

Perfect!

Simple and comfortable - great home base to explore the region.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Michael H.

Comfortable Cabin

Spacious rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marsha A.

Adorbs!!

Cozy home with ice cold ac, hot water and awesome view. Enjoyed our stay so much+
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lee D.

Big Bear House

Grounds are beautiful. House very clean. Enjoyed our stay very much.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Our STay at the Rock House

The house was super cozy and clean. We loved the horse and bear paintings on the walls. The decor was super cute.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erik H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were advised to wash the towels and found that the handle to open the washer was broken and missing, which prevented us from washing as requested by the owner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

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

Wonderful Stay

Very enjoyable loved sitting out on the deck early in the morning listening to the small stream flowing and the birds chirping. And then evening time watching the fireflies all over
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CYnthia P.

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

Beautiful Mountain Retreat

It was a great property in a quiet residential development where each neighbor had beautiful landscaping. We even had a pond with ducks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Misty L.

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

The loving 13 yr anniversary

We had an amazing stay in a gorgeous house, clean, stocked, everything we needed, I can't wait to come stay again on our 14 yr anniversary, thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jeffery B.

Liked: Location

Great workout on the road coming up to house

Properties great ,house is old,great back deck needing clean, slept well
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Leisure by the Lake

The Rock House - what a gem!!! We enjoyed our stay so much. The peace snd quiet, the serenity was just what the doctor ordered. The accomodations were comfortable, clean and close enough to downtown Waynesville. Everything we needed was provided for our brief getaway. We are looking forward to a return visit very soon. Thank you!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Robert S.

Nice House. Lacking Necessities

The house and property were nice but lacking amemities.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

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

Our Summer Vacation in the Mtns

The house and property was was excellent condition. We had everything we needed. House was high enough on the mountain but close enough to town. House stocked with all essentials and clean. We like to thank the folks who take care of the house and property in making our experience AWESOME!!!! Wish we could have stayed longer...... We will be back to this house in the future. Checking in and out was a breeze and simple. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful place for my wife, mother in law and myself. PERFECT VACATION PLACE!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katherine W.

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

Stone Lake

Was not happy that we had to sign another contract with Vasaca when we already had one with you. The location and house was very nice. Only thing wrong need more lighting outside. Master bath shower head could be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

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

Great visit

We loved our stay here and it is our 2nd time to stay at this property. We love the spacious landscaping and beautiful yard and creeks. Everything was a great experience for us except for the wooden benches on the deck. There's a lot of nails that need to be hammered in. A couple of us had their pants rip because of them. If there was a small hammer in the tool drawer in the kitchen then we could have fixed them while we were there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Peaceful (to a point) Cabin with a Pond!!!

The cabin/pond was gorgeous - I would give this property an A+. The check in process was a nightmare - after driving 8 hours it took another hour and a half trying to get a hold of someone for the access code. Once we entered the cabin, there was no WIFI password provide - another 2 hours wasted trying to gain this info. As far as peace and quiet - our check out was Wednesday, Tuesday a crew came out and cut the grass for 2 1/2 hours (couldn't it have waited until we checked out on Wednesday?) I would rate VRBO on this rental with a D-
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Thaddis D. M.

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

I won't recommend this property until repairs are made!

The fireplace don't work ! The back bedroom sliding glass door is inoperable ! There's a leak in the kitchen over the sink in the ceiling ! The fountain and lights in the pond have never worked in three visits ! The antique bed in the master bedroom's springs squeak every time you move ! This property needs maintenance badly !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nyda B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location, no internet whole trip, needed cleaning

Upon arrival at the house, entry was easy. Sit up things and had no internet nor cable, called the 800 number many, many times and they kept saying it had been given to the local manager, whom never called and when we left today, neither was still not working. The entry walkway needed to be swept and front door area, deck had duck poop all over the benches, the second bedroom small patio was very dirty and needed to be swept clean, the screen door is broken and the handle fell over in my hand. The screen door leading from the inside to the deck was also broken so we could not leave the door open and enjoy the fresh air. If Vacasa spent as much time fixing issues and responding to clients as they have asking for a review/survey, they would greatly benefit from their efforts. I was so very disappointed I cannot tell you. I had to work and without the internet, it was not fun I can assure you. I would like to know how you plan to compensate us for this messf????
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Cathy L.

I wish I had better things to say...

This home could be a really nice rental; the location was beautiful, and it was just far enough out of town for us - we love the open spaces in the yard. Unfortunately, our stay went downhill pretty quickly. The private drive & entrance to the home is extremely dark; there are motion lights on the corner of the house that would light your entry easily but not working. I fell on the stone steps because it's so dark even my cell phone had difficulty lighting up the walk. I have other complaints I'll get to, but this safety issue, and Vacasa's subsequent inaction to my requests is really what made our stay here horrible. We contacted Vacasa via their toll-free number within 24hours of checkin with a list of issues (incl the lighting) with our priority being the fireplace - one of the major reasons we chose to stay here. There were no instructions to get the fireplace working. Additionally, we were tracking in a lot of dirt and dead leaves because the house didn't have a door mat at the back door, bathroom door wouldn't stay closed, and the sink was very slow to drain. Over the first 48 hours, I placed 5 calls to Vacasa's helpline, each one promising a call back, and a house visit "that day." I eventually reached a supervisor (Tiffany) based in Georgia (the rental is in NC) who while extremely nice really couldn't resolve anything other than to pass another message on the the "local" contact and/or GM. On the 4th day of our stay, I received a call from a local contact who's excuse for not getting back to me sooner was that she didn't have a maintenance worker on Mon or Tues. I understand you can't be 100% staffed 100% of the time, a promised call back, instead of being ignored, would go a long way. While someone did come out on the 4th day & installed some small solar lamps along the walkway, left a mat at the door, & fixed the slow drain (we had already fixed the door since you can't have a hallway bathroom door open at just any time), we never had a working fireplace (they blamed it on a gas supply issue). In addition, the washer & dryer both need servicing, the house was extremely dusty/dirty under beds & furniture (we found a dog bone), hall-bath toilet was filthy w/crud, food crumbs were left in cabinets & bread box, coffee pot had old coffee in it, dishes in the cabinets were dirty with food debris, tile floors in both baths had black grout due to dirt, back porch had mildew causing slips when damp, lighting in & outside the house were filled with cobwebs & bugs, and the downstairs porch was filled with trash & broken furn. Additionally, there has been a leak in the roof that has caused damages to the kitchen; there is a hole in the ceiling, and you can see mold in & around the area where the paint is peeling, as well as around the window that is beneath the damages. This poor home needs some loving care that it isn't getting from Vacasa. From this experience, we will NEVER stay in a Vacasa owned or managed home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Judybguil J.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April W.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025