Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2 - main floor
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower
Bathroom 3 - top floor left
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4 - top floor right
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 5 - game room
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi
Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi, Hiking, Nature, Wildlife, Mountain Gem awaits!
Nestled in the heart of the majestic Great Smoky Mountains, our mountain cabin in Waynesville, NC is the perfect getaway for families and friends seeking a tranquil and serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. With 4 spacious bedrooms and 5 sparkling bathrooms, our cabin offers ample space for up to 10 guests to relax and unwind on nearly 7 private acres.
As you step inside, you'll be greeted by the warm and inviting ambiance of the cabin's rustic decor, complete with hardwood floors, wooden beams, and a stone fireplace. The spacious living room and game room provides the perfect setting for cozy movie nights, with a large flat-screen TV and plenty of comfortable seating.
But the real gem of our mountain cabin is the outdoor area, where you can soak in the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains from the comfort of the 7 person hot tub. As you relax in the soothing waters, you'll feel your cares slip away as you take in the stunning scenery. The 2 wrap around decks and fire pit provide large gathering areas, or separation for large groups if wanted.
For those who love to entertain, the cabin's fully equipped kitchen provides everything you need to whip up a gourmet meal for your guests, complete with all the appliances, granite countertops, and all the cookware and utensils you could need.
And when it's time to unwind, head to the lower level of the cabin, where you'll find a pool table and a cozy seating area, perfect for game night or just hanging out with friends.
But the real star of the show is the location – just minutes away from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain Park, where you can hike, bike, and explore the beauty of the mountains to your heart's content. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, our mountain cabin in Waynesville, NC has something for everyone. So book your stay today and experience the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains like never before!
Items to note:
We are located about 2 miles up well-maintained dirt and gravel road in a private gated community. There is a gentle grade up all the way to the home suitable for 2-wheel drive when there is no snow. Home is very private and secluded as we own all the land around the home for the most part.
The home is at an elevation of 3,600 ft. on the side of a mountain, this means:
1. Not all cellular service works or works consistently.
2. We have Starlink WIFI that can beimpacted by foul weather.
3. Trash service is not available in the community nor most mountain homes in Haywood county due to wildlife. We kindly ask that guests take trash to the conveniently located 4 miles away.
4. It snows! When booking a winter stay you should consider an all wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4x4) vehicle. The slope leading to our home isn't very steep, but anytime you have snow and ice on any surface, you can run into issues.
Amenities:
7 person Master Spa Hot Tub with LED lights
Regulation size pool table
Arcade with 17,000+ games
Two stories of wrap around decks with custom seating areas
Attached floating gazebo
Big Green Egg Grill - Charcoal Grill / Smoker
Commercial Stainless ultra premium “Blaze” Gas Grill
All bedrooms have attached private bathrooms
Community fishing pond
Community playground
Community donkey (George!)
Located in private gated neighborhood, with a fishing pond, playground, and close to everything including:
1. Maggie Valley (14 mins)
2. Waynesville North Carolina (20 mins)
3. Cataloochee Ski resort (25 mins)
4. Harrah’s Cherokee Casino (28 miles away)
5. Asheville North Carolina (34 miles away)
6. Biltmore Estates North Carolina (34 miles away)
7. Asheville Regional Airport (34 miles away)
8. Gatlinburg Tennessee (56 miles away)
9. Pigeon Forge Tennessee (60 miles away)
PLUS: White water rafting, horseback riding, hiking, waterfall exploring!
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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 first aid kit
About the area
Waynesville
Waynesville is home to this holiday home. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cataloochee Valley reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Queen's Farm Stables and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Waynesville Recreation Center are also worth visiting.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 16 min drive - 8.1 km
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 18 min drive - 18.7 km
Cataloochee Ski Area - 19 min drive - 13.4 km
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 22 min drive - 17.8 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Dunkin' - 22 min drive
Ammons' Drive In and Dairy Bar - 23 min drive
Catrina’s Cantina - 19 min drive
Blue Ghost Outpost - 12 min drive
Haywood 209 Cafe - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi on 13 May 2026 start from NZ$850, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi located?
Situated in Waynesville, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cataloochee Valley, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pigeon River. Queen's Farm Stables and Cataloochee Ski Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful house and a great location. Everything was exactly as described. The house and neighborhood are very relaxing and a great place to get away to.
It's a beautiful cozy house with beautiful views. Kitchen fully stocked with everything you would need, very clean with big rooms and can't wait to go back.
Spacious and very well stocked for a short interim stop on our extended family vacation. The gorgeous views, fireplace, hot tub, and game room were enjoyed by all.
Property was clean, lots of room, decks. Owners were terrific to deal with, checkin checkout was easy. Great area, close to so many activities. Highly recommend this property!
The house was clean and spacious. Beds were comfortable. Loved sitting on the deck in the mornings and evenings. Full size washer and dryer off the kitchen. The kitchen had some upscale appliances that we didn’t use like an instant pot and stand mixer. Lower floor had nice seating for TV watching, a pool table and the arcade was fun. The top floor took some time to cool down. Overall it was great. Owners were always easy to communicate with.
The property and the owners are amazing! Everything is better than described. We lost electricity for a few hours after a night of thunderstorms and the owners were communicating with us immediately! Book this property - you won't be disappointed! Five stars!
Stayed at this beautiful cabin with 7 friends in early November. It was clean, very spacious, and had a really nice kitchen! We cooked a lot during our week long stay, and had every kind of dish, utensil, and appliance we could possibly need. The beds were comfy, the outdoor spaces were inviting, and the hot tub was a relaxing way to end our days.
Our host, Anthony, was always very responsive and helpful when we reached out to him.
I would highly recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway!
Lots of options to have privacy if wanted, and a great basement entertainment area for all ages.
We played jumbo jenga with 8 people for 90 minutes! It was intense, competitive and a memory and great family story to be remembered for a lifetime!
We were rained in with ice the first half of our trip but the property is so great, we enjoyed just staying around the house. For a large family well traveled, mountain gem is truely its name sake. 20 out of 10!
This cabin is everything we hoped for and more! The online description was 100% accurate. It sleeps 12 guests, which we originally had. A last minute issue and only 10 we’re able to go. The cabin is so spacious that not once did we feel like we were bumping into each other.
PROS: Beautiful! All rooms are spacious with comfortable beds. The mountain view is gorgeous and can be seen from inside the cabin or on the deck. There is plenty seating on the deck and inside. The kitchen is large with lots of counter space. It is also well stocked with pots, pans, and utensils. The owner was easily accessible. Thankfully, we only needed him once, but he answered on my first call and quickly resolved an issue that turned out to not even be his issue to handle. Maps took us on an incorrect route up to the cabin and we ran into a down tree that blocked the road. We later found out that was not the correct route and we were on private property. Even though that was the case, he had it taken care of.
CONS: I rated it a 4/5 on cleanliness because there were cobwebs on light fixtures, dusty shelves, and the towels smelled very musty. We had to wash all of them before using. The one and only frustrating thing about this cabin is the water pressure, or lack there of. The water pressure is TERRIBLE! You cannot have water running in more than one location in the home. Even something as simple as washing your hands in the sink would dramatically affect water pressure in the shower. But even if the water was only running in one location, it was barely strong enough to rinse shampoo out with of my hair.
These few cons would not keep me from staying there again. Everyone in the group loved it and would highly recommend it!!
Allison C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Thank you for your feedback Allison! I'm sorry about the water pressure issue, we hope we have that corrected now (seems to be good now). Apparently it was not a well issue, but a new home water filter system was installed backwards a few months ago, once it was flipped it to the correct flow, we are back to normal again. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you consider us again in the future.
The cabin was well equipped and there was plenty of space to meet all of our needs. The views are breath taking and the quietness of the location was much appreciated. Expect a 45 min to 1 hr drive to most major attractions in the area, but the drive time offered the rest we needed between excursions. Would recommend.
We had a wonderful vacation at Mountain Gem with its beautiful furnishings inside and out. The home was spotless with everything we needed to have a great vacation including games, firewood, fuel for the grill, swings and rocking chairs etc. All we had to do was show up and enjoy! We couldn’t get enough of that awesome view from that big back deck. Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful cabin. Despite some of the bad reviews our only complaint, if you will call it a complaint; is the water pressure in the showers. The cabin is absolutely beautiful and plenty of room for large groups of all ages! We will definitely be visiting this cabin, again! We have zero complyabojt the cabin!
Heather E.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Thank you so much for choosing us, and for the honest feedback. I think we’ve found the water pressure issue and should have resolved this week. Seems there is a pressure tank issue with our shared well. We hope you choose us at Southern Gem properties in the future!
With some maintenance and updates the home could be great, various components of home need repair and some updating. Various issues observed from plumbing leaks, roof leaks, visible mold like substance on ceiling in upstairs bedrooms, loose lighting on outside of home, spa missing components, jets and hardware loose and sitting in bottom of spa, no working vacuum, TV's missing remotes, VERY poor water pressure, LOTS of lady bugs in upstairs, Loose bedroom doorknobs, master bathroom strike plate does not latch, etc. etc. Carpet installed in 1st floor of home with no a/c unit, very musty. Suspect may be warm in summertime as well. Plastic insert showers and tubs, master shower SMALL. Plastic devices installed around home on exterior and are very noisy when windy. Not peaceful at night due to noise they make.
Phil W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Just so guests are aware, this guest wanted to hold me hostage for a review demanding a discount refund for his stay. I offered to refund him if he left the property. He showed up several hours early while our cleaner was still preparing the property. He then followed her and her team around the home playing 50 questions while they attempted to finish. We didn't authorize early arrival, and unfortunately, the departing guests didn't leave the home in the best shape and the cleaners did need time to prepare the home. We take very good care of our home, as witnessed by the many other reviews. It is just this way with some guests. We also personally stay in our homes frequently as Southern Gem Properties is owned and managed by my wife and I.
I hope he finds a place to stay in the future, but he will not be allowed to stay in any of our properties.
The property was in reasonably close proximity to the greater Asheville area so we were able to easily commute to the activities we wanted to experience. The house itself was roomy and comfortable for the eight guests in our party; each bedroom had an adjoining full bath which was really nice! The size and number of beds in the 4 bedrooms could comfortably accommodate a group of 12. The kitchen was well-equipped for those who prefer to eat their meals on property. Highly Recommend!
Amazing place and an amazing stay next time well book a whole week!! Everything was a 5 star rating except everybody in our group felt like an earlier check in time like maybe 3 PM instead of 5 PM because there was not much day light getting unpacked and set up. Only complaint (or suggestion)would be better water pressure. Thanks for a wonderful vacation experience!
We were so pleasantly surprised with the cabin. Very clean, large and well appointed. The location is quiet and private. We will definitely be returning ion the future. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home with us.
DR
Property Manager easy to contact and very quick to respond. Location was super as it is between the GSM National Park and Asheville. The house is amazing, very spacious and beautifully furnished. In addition, the kitchen was filled with numerous supplies. The game room is awesome ! Internet access is very spotty but nice to live off the grid for a few days.
Bob R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
About the host
Hosted by Anthony Wood
Erynn and Anthony started Southern Gem Properties, originally with a small vacation property in New Orleans. We own and manage our properties, and frequent them ourselves.
Why they chose this property
Mountain Gem stole our hearts the moment we walked in. We were taken by the privacy, long range views, incredible space and the local area. We love visiting this property all year long!
What makes this property unique
Long range views Incredible privacy (we own over 6+ acres), but close to so much to do Fire flys - more than you have EVER SEEN Fall Leaves Spring Flowers Hiking / Biking / Fishing Great Smoky National Park (Entrance about 4 miles away) UTV Riding Fly Fishing
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests