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Minutes from Skiing & Snow Tubing! Easy access, no 4x4 needed!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 243 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Maggie Valley, NC
- Place, Wheels Through Time Museum3 min drive
- Place, Stompin' Ground3 min drive
- Place, Maggie Valley Festival Grounds4 min drive
- Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)47 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Master Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Minutes from Skiing & Snow Tubing! Easy access, no 4x4 needed!
Newly remodeled cottage in a central location between Maggie Valley and Waynesville, providing year-round easy access without needing a 4x4. Less than half a mile from the fairgrounds, 6 minutes from Tube World, and a short drive to Cataloochee Ski Area, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Cherokee. Across from a popular BBQ restaurant and pizza/Italian place, with numerous dining and shopping options within a 1-15 minute drive.
This cottage features Mid-Century Modern styled decor. Situated on a quiet street off the main road, in a well-maintained subdivision. Originally built in 1956 and renovated for modern comfort, the front offers mountain views and wildlife sightings, including elk, bears, bobcats, turkeys, deer, and more.
THE BEDROOM - Brand-new comfortable Serta queen sized bed, reading nook with two velvet chairs and table, personal fan, ceiling fan, portable ceramic heater, and Roku 4k TV. The blackout curtains and thick concrete walls ensure a restful stay. Two nightstands are each equipped with USB charging stations and lights.
THE LIVING ROOM - Velvet couch, midcentury coffee table, Roku 4k TV, art deco armoire filled with games, puzzles, local guides, and books, and a dining room table with seating for two.
THE KITCHEN - Thoughtfully re-designed with brand new appliances and all new cabinets/countertops. Beautiful chevron acacia butcher block counters really make it stand out! The cabinets, drawers, and shelves have been filled to the brim with every cooking essential you could need!
THE BATHROOM - Remodeled en suite bathroom with a new sink/vanity and toilet, and original 1956 tiled shower stall. The shower measures approx 2.5x2.5 ft. (29.5"x29.5") and has an entrance opening of 23.5". Please note the shower size for mobility considerations. (There is no tub available.)
Embrace the enchantment of the mountains throughout the year! Winter graces us with crisp days, abundant sunshine, and bluebird skies, occasionally blanketed by gentle snowfall. No dreary, gray winters here! As spring unfolds, the landscape comes alive with the blossoming trees, including dogwoods and redbuds, alongside the exquisite rhododendrons and mountain laurels. Summer invites you to bask in the beauty of the lovingly tended gardens surrounding the cottage, teeming with an array of colorful flowers, fragrant herbs, graceful ferns, and thriving vegetables. And when autumn arrives, the valley is ablaze with the renowned, vivid hues for which this region is celebrated. Be sure to embark on a scenic journey along the Blue Ridge Parkway to truly immerse yourself in the breathtaking spectacle.
Ich spreche Deutsch! :)
This cottage features Mid-Century Modern styled decor. Situated on a quiet street off the main road, in a well-maintained subdivision. Originally built in 1956 and renovated for modern comfort, the front offers mountain views and wildlife sightings, including elk, bears, bobcats, turkeys, deer, and more.
THE BEDROOM - Brand-new comfortable Serta queen sized bed, reading nook with two velvet chairs and table, personal fan, ceiling fan, portable ceramic heater, and Roku 4k TV. The blackout curtains and thick concrete walls ensure a restful stay. Two nightstands are each equipped with USB charging stations and lights.
THE LIVING ROOM - Velvet couch, midcentury coffee table, Roku 4k TV, art deco armoire filled with games, puzzles, local guides, and books, and a dining room table with seating for two.
THE KITCHEN - Thoughtfully re-designed with brand new appliances and all new cabinets/countertops. Beautiful chevron acacia butcher block counters really make it stand out! The cabinets, drawers, and shelves have been filled to the brim with every cooking essential you could need!
THE BATHROOM - Remodeled en suite bathroom with a new sink/vanity and toilet, and original 1956 tiled shower stall. The shower measures approx 2.5x2.5 ft. (29.5"x29.5") and has an entrance opening of 23.5". Please note the shower size for mobility considerations. (There is no tub available.)
Embrace the enchantment of the mountains throughout the year! Winter graces us with crisp days, abundant sunshine, and bluebird skies, occasionally blanketed by gentle snowfall. No dreary, gray winters here! As spring unfolds, the landscape comes alive with the blossoming trees, including dogwoods and redbuds, alongside the exquisite rhododendrons and mountain laurels. Summer invites you to bask in the beauty of the lovingly tended gardens surrounding the cottage, teeming with an array of colorful flowers, fragrant herbs, graceful ferns, and thriving vegetables. And when autumn arrives, the valley is ablaze with the renowned, vivid hues for which this region is celebrated. Be sure to embark on a scenic journey along the Blue Ridge Parkway to truly immerse yourself in the breathtaking spectacle.
Ich spreche Deutsch! :)
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About the area
Maggie Valley
Located in Maggie Valley, this cottage is 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 Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Maggie Valley Gem Mine. Maggie Valley Festival Grounds and Queen's Farm Stables are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby
- Wheels Through Time Museum - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
- Stompin' Ground - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
- Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
- Maggie Valley Opry House - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
- Fantasy Golf & Game Room - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
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- Butts On The Creek - 3 min walk
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20 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Janet M.
9 January 2026
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Janet M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jannell R.
6 September 2025
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Jannell R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Tammy W.
29 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Tammy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Lynne E.
30 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Little Piece of Paradise
Lynne E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Barry S.
29 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Little Cottage
Barry S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Brigitte P.
7 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
WENDY M.
24 June 2024
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Wonderful cottage!
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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Kelly O.
30 June 2024
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Tammy S.
6 May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Mary Jane B.
10 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
COOL MOUNTAIN AIR
Mary Jane B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Julia W.
8 July 2024
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Beautiful Cottage!
Julia W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Margeaux Boles
Hello! Our names are Margeaux and Elijah, from Key Largo, Florida and Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. We have lived in Maggie Valley (just a few minutes from the cottage) for around 5 years now and absolutely love it! The Red Fern Cottage is our first home purchase and we are so excited to share it with you! Margeaux is a wedding and portrait photographer and Elijah manages a local spa and wellness center. We both enjoy the outdoors, hiking, camping, swimming, stargazing, foraging, etc. and we think Maggie Valley is the perfect place for all of that! Though Margeaux has been a business owner for 17 years with photography, this is our first time being vacation rental hosts and we strive to provide an excellent experience.
Why they chose this property
The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. We often have turkeys, rabbits, elk, bears, bobcats, and the usual squirrels and birds wandering through that you can watch right from the front porch. Our favorite spot is sitting in the rocking chairs just enjoying the view and the beautiful weather! Located right off the main road in Maggie Valley, it's a great location just minutes from everything you could want to do in the area! The main road is always plowed in the winter when there's snow/ice allowing for easy year round access, no 4x4 needed (unlike some of these mountain cabins). The neighbors are always happy to help if you need anything and couldn't be nicer!
What makes this property unique
The Red Fern Cottage was built in 1956 and is one of the original Leatherwood Cottages. It was used as part of the motel until around 2010 when they were split up and sold as individual units. We purchased it in Feb 2023 and have lovingly renovated it to bring it to modern times by putting in a new kitchen, appliances, LVP flooring in the bedroom, new tile in the bathroom, new toilet and sink, etc. It has been thoughtfully designed it for optimal comfort and efficiency, giving you everything you need in a small package! Our hearts were put into making the cottage be what we envisioned our little dream vacation home to be, adding tons of personal touches. Featuring unique decor and amenities, we strive to be more than just another generic vacation rental, the goal is to be your home away from home! Many of the neighbors who own the other cottages remember coming here with their parents as children and spending many wonderful summers at the cottages. We hope to continue that tradition with a new generation of guests making memories in Maggie Valley and we want The Red Fern Cottage to be a part of that! We are so proud of all our hard work and we hope you enjoy it as well!
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