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Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Kids Ski Free!

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Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Reviews
10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Maggie Valley, NC
  • Popular LocationSoco Falls4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaggie Valley Festival Grounds10 min drive
  • Popular LocationWheels Through Time Museum11 min drive
  • AirportGatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)90 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Kids Ski Free!


Welcome to Serenity Retreat! This cozy cottage is the perfect place for a relaxing Great Smoky Mountain getaway.

Located in beautiful Maggie Valley, this lovely home offers year round Mountain View’s and is surrounded by nature. Local wildlife such as elk, deer, and turkeys regularly stroll by. With a gas log fireplace, WiFI, cable tv, and a fire pit, the cottage has everything you need for a wonderful escape, while also being convenient to area attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee, and Soco Falls.

Serenity Retreat is a lovely, peaceful cottage, stocked with everything you need for a fantastic mountain vacation. When you arrive at the house, you’ll find parking in the driveway for two vehicles. You can access the cottage either by ramp or up a small flight of stairs. Upon opening the front door, you’ll be greeted by a wonderful open floor plan with a spacious kitchen, plenty of comfortable seating, and a gas log fireplace. There is also a washer and dryer for our guests to use in the hall closet by the front door.

Travel to the left of the living area, and you’ll find a spacious master suite with a comfy king size bed and large screen tv so you can relax and unwind after a day exploring the mountains. This room has an adjacent sitting area with a full size futon that is perfect for an extra guest or little ones. There is also an attached full bath and walk in closet.

The cottage has a split floor plan, so back across the living room takes you to a hall bath and second bedroom with two twin beds ans plenty of board games.

Back in the living room, travel towards the back of the cottage to the spacious dining area with a family size table and chairs so our guests can enjoy meals together.

Off the dining room, the back door takes you out onto the deck where you can pull up a rocking chair and soak in the Mountain View’s. There is also a gas grill out here for our guests to enjoy. Off the deck, you can journey down the backyard path to a wonderful fire pit area with plenty of seating to roast marshmallows or enjoy a glass of wine.

Other Things To Note:
The road to Serenity Retreat is gravel, and during the winter months or in heavy rain, guests should have 4WD/AWD to access the cottage.

We do offer WiFi, but options are limited in the area and it isn’t the best for streaming or gaming. We do provide Satellite TV in both the living room and master bedroom.

Cell service can be limited in the area around the cottage.

It is just 12 miles to Cherokee and Harrah’s Casino, 5 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance, and about 20 minutes to historic Waynesville. The Cataloochee Ski Resort is 20 minutes away and Tube World is a 10 minute drive. Guests can also reach the Biltmore Estate in Asheville in about an hour.

We offer discounts to active military, veterans, and first responders. Please message us for details.

Serenity Retreat is hosted by Loriel and Adam of Keaton Cottages, an affiliate of Wander Wagon Tours and Realty in Asheville.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Maggie Valley

This holiday home is located in Cranberry Falls, a neighbourhood in Maggie Valley. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Smoky Mountain Jumphouse.
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Maggie Valley, NC

What's nearby

  • Soco Falls - 4 min drive
  • Waterrock Knob - 10 min drive
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 10 min drive
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 11 min drive
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bearwaters Brewing Company - 8 min drive
  • Guayabitos - 10 min drive
  • Joey's Pancake House - 8 min drive
  • Salty Dog - 10 min drive
  • BrickHouse Burgers & Pizza - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Kids Ski Free! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Kids Ski Free!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Kids Ski Free!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Kids Ski Free! located?

This family-friendly Maggie Valley holiday home is located in Cranberry Falls, within 2 mi (3 km) of Soco Gap and Soco Falls. Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Waterrock Knob are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needed a peaceful rest after My Husband 💓 passed away
I will say this, I will stay here again absolutely five star.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew W., Williamson, Ga. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect retreat?
This is among the best VRBO's I've stayed in (and I've stayed in a few). The property management (Loriel and Adam) are easily the best I've ever stayed with. They go above and beyond! The house was PERFECT in every way. It was very clean, well kept and feature rich. The road leading to the cabin can be tricky if you're in a car, just take note of this and be mindful of the time of year and weather conditions. Loriel messaged me the day of our arrival and advised us of the weather and road conditions we may encounter and offered an alternate route up to the cabin that was much easier for a car (above and beyond!). Upon arrival, we walked in to a beautiful home that even had a Christmas tree lit up to welcome us in. The outdoor space is excellent for roasting marshmallows (we didn't get to because of the weather this time, but I anticipate a return to this cabin, even if only for roasting marshmallows). And the arrival and departure duties are among the easiest I've had in a rental. Oh, and this is a big deal... The beds! The beds are higher quality, very comfortable beds! There are no complaints from any of us for any reason whatsoever and we are already looking for a reason to come stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Loriel and Adam of Keaton Cottages

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Welcome! Our names our Loriel and Adam, and a few years ago, we turned our dream of owning a home in the mountains into a reality that blossomed into a business.

Our company, Keaton Cottages owns and cares for a number of properties in Maggie Valley and Waynesville. Loriel is a licensed real estate agent and affiliate of Wander Wagon Tours and Realty. We look forward to hosting you!

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