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Suite Escape Mountainside Retreat

Holiday home in Maggie Valley with kitchen and balcony

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Deck views - bistro seating - late fall, winter, early spring
View of the whole deck in summer.
Master bedroom with french doors to the deck and mountain views
Living room view from the entrance
Living room from the hallway

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 579 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Wheels Through Time Museum
  • Place, Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
  • Place, Cataloochee Ski Area
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Suite Escape Mountainside Retreat

We are in the middle of everything that people come to Maggie Valley for. Our intention is for your stay to be a memorable experience!
Suite Escape is in a peaceful setting surrounded by nature. It is a stylishly decorated ground level of our home with a private entrance.
The kitchen is complete with a full size refrigerator, convection/toaster oven, microwave oven, electric skillet, hot plate with ceramic saucepan, regular drip and Keurig coffee makers. Cable TV is available in both the living room with DVD player and the bedroom. You have your own private deck that runs the length of the house. You may take the table and chairs outside on the deck for al fresco dining. There is a heated mattress pad on the king size bed for frosty nights! We use all organic and non-toxic cleaning products.
Guest Access:The entrance door has a keyless entry system & guests will be issued a unique passcode before arrival.
Guests may use the driveway to unload. Parking is available on the upper level for your vehicles. We are motorcycle friendly. We may share our garage space by special arrangement.

Interaction with Guests

We live on the upper level of the home, so most of the time we'll be available to our guests. We are happy to loan household items as needed and offer recommendations . Washer and Dryer may be available for use by special arrangement.

The Neighborhood

Our neighborhood is a great place to walk. If you like to hike, you can go all the way to the top of the mountain and Maggie Overlook!
We are near some great restaurants and local shops, and we're walking distance from the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. It's a 10 minute drive to Waynesville and the grocery store, it's 20 minutes to Cherokee and the Great Smoky Mountain Nat'l Park.

Getting Around

It is recommended to have your own vehicle. If you will be coming in the winter, 4WD or AWD is helpful. However, if we have heavy snow, you can park at the bottom of Summit. Let us know and we will help you up the 0.4 mile to the house.

Other Things to Note

We are biker friendly. We are 4/10 mile from the highway, and there is a bit of a climb, but bikes pass by our house all the time!

Amenities:
Kitchen
Internet
TV
Essentials
Heating
Air Conditioning
Free Parking on Premises
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Smoke free interior
Pets Allowed
Family/Kid Friendly
24-Hour Check-in
Hangers
Iron
Laptop Friendly Workspace

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Queen sleeper sofa. Linens provided.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
We prefer pet be crated when alone in the suite
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside on the deck.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maggie Valley

Located in Maggie Valley, this holiday home is in the mountains. Cataloochee Ski Area and Fantasy Golf & Game Room are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Soco Gap. 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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Maggie Valley, NC

What's nearby

  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Maggie Valley Gem Mine - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Tube World - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 17 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maggie Valley Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Catrina’s Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Guayabitos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Grits & Eggs - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Suite Escape Mountainside Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Suite Escape Mountainside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Suite Escape Mountainside Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Suite Escape Mountainside Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Wheels Through Time Museum, Stompin' Ground and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Maggie Valley Opry House and Fantasy Golf & Game Room are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice stay all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takeshi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are very enjoyed to stay Maggie Valley everything went great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mel and Lynda have a delightfully cozy mountain retreat in Maggie Valley that exceeded all our expectations. Such warmth and a friendly and welcoming atmosphere that has us already figuring out when we can get away for our next Suite Escape! Lovely in all aspects!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool Escape from FL in the Summer Heat. Felt like living in a tree house. 30 foot Private deck and private entrance give you lots of privacy. Owners couldn't be nicer or more gracious.Pet friendly a big plus for me.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Mel was a great host who you can genuinely feel cares about his guests and their comfort and enjoyment. The suite under their home was perfect for my girlfriend, me, and our 2 dogs. It was a great location close to anything you want to visit in Maggie Valley or Waynesville. Would recommend to anybody wanting to visit the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald V., Venice

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

Our Mountain Getaway

We had a wonderful time and the property was a perfect place to stay and relax. Mel was a pleasure to work with, very communicative and helpful. We would love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

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

Great for pets

Cute and great setup for pets!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Perfect mountain getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at Suite Escape. We enjoyed the cozy space that provided exactly what we needed. The heated bed was divine and the view was spectacular. Mel was a great host and greeted us upon arrival. Location was good, close to grocery store, restaurants, etc. Overall, we loved our stay and hope to return soon!

10/10 Excellent

John S., Lexington, SC

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

Great getaway!

The property was in excellent condition. The hosts were very welcoming and accommodating. The property was very convenient to everything you need for a vacation, including restaurants in both Maggie Valley and Waynesville, hiking trails and overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the eastern entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Lake Junaluska and Cherokee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Great experience

Mel and Lynda were both great host. Mel even helped us unload the motorcycle when we got there after showing us around the beautiful property. Quiet and peaceful place to stay. Hoping to be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

don u.

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

comfortable, quiet

quite large for a one bedroom...comfortable living room, plenty of room for two, exceptionally well equipped. Great balcony. less than 5 minutes to Maggie valley
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O., Parker, Arizona

Fantastic and cizy

This one bedroom home was so very comfortable and cozy for my 3 night stay, so much so I stayed in one day Just to relax after 8 days of treking around the Smoky’s. I really loved the layout, deck, views with so many trees, lovely furnishing and all the big and little touches they do to may your stay so enjoyable. Do not hesitate to book this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

holly p.

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

Mel's place

Truly a home away from home. The house was stocked with everything we could have ever needed (and then some)! When we initially checked in we felt so comfortable we went & picked up a pizza from down the street (Bizarro's, highly recommended!!) and had an amazing "family night" at home with our toddler & senior dog. If given the opportunity we will 100% stay here again. Thank you so so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh B.

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

Pleasant Time

It was everything we needed. The Keurig coffeemaker was a pleasant surprise. There were two of us and our dog and the size of the space was fine. We were in a quiet neighborhood on the side of the mountain but not too high.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M., Mount Juliet

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

Rest Amongst the Beautiful Colors

Our stay was a delight. The communication with Mel from the beginning was great. No surprises. The unit was warm and inviting. We enjoyed our time on the deck relaxing. This was a nice getaway spot to relax and enjoy the fall foliage. Mel also suggested a few placed to eat which were great. I highly recommend Suite Escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil B., Fayetteville NC

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

Like Goldilocks

If there was an option for more than 5 stars I would have selected it. My wife and I travel quite a bit and enjoy using VRBO as often as possible. This was our best experience ever. From communication with the owner (Mel), to the rental itself, the whole experience was OUTSTANDING. Like Goldilocks, we find some VRBOs to be too expensive or too cheap, too remote or too cramped, overrated or underrated.....this one was JUST RIGHT. Anytime we have the opportunity to be back in Maggie Valley, we will return to Suite Escape. Thanks Mel for the hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karisa C.

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

Great little place for our hiking weekend!

This property was in a great spot for us going out on day hikes! There wasn’t a washer/dryer in the unit (which we knew ahead of time) but would have made it even better with our dirty hiking clothes and dog items. The kitchen was super small but it was sufficient since we decided to just eat dinners out on this trip. You can hear noise from the upstairs unit where the hosts live but it wasn’t too bad. My husband woke up early one morning to footsteps above so if you’re a light sleeper maybe not the best. Mel was such a gem though and makes the experience great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host made every accomadation we had and place was spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming, communicative, and numerous amenities in a great part of town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No pets. No skiing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean space that was easily accessible in Maggie Valley. Close to attractions on the Blue Ridge Parkway that we were planning to visit with still being close to Cherokee and Asheville.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jody N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay, bed was quite comfortable & this location is very pet friendly! These were most important to us. The hosts are very friendly & the location is close to activities, giving you plenty to see/do.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dewayne G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mr Mel was a great host. The suite was not cleaned, spider webs, dirty floors,stains on mattress cover. The first night my wife cleaned everything up and got it right. The rest of the trip was great. Mr. Mel was not aware of the cleanliness of the suite,he pays for a house keeper to clean it . Mr Mel was very thankful we brought it to his attention.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the peaceful setting and the room was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

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

Excellent Place!

Great Place to get away and have some rest and renewal time while attending a conference.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mel Fergenbaum and Lynda Saffell

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Mel and Lynda moved from the Tampa Bay area in 2009 because we love the mountains and four beautiful seasons! We love meeting new people, and sharing our experience of the area with them. We own Mountain Spirit Wellness in Maggie Valley, so you have massage and yoga classes at your fingertips.
With 5 children between us, we enjoy traveling to visit family, and also parts of the world we've never seen.

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood is a forest and so peaceful. We loved the cathedral ceiling and windows on the main floor, and while inside the house, you don't see other houses - just wonderful nature!
It's also within 15 minutes of grocery shopping and other necessities, and only 30 minute drive to Asheville.

What makes this property unique

The deck is a special place to enjoy your morning coffee or an evening glass of wine - a great place to relax and hang out!
Suite Escape is off of the main road in Maggie Valley, so you are away from the traffic noise.
We supply water in the fridge, a variety of coffees and teas, creamers.

Languages:

English

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