Authentic log cabin Vacation Rental Located in Waynesville, NC

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Cabin

Rocking chairs? Jacuzzi? Fire pit? We’ve got you covered.

Time to relax after hiking or sightseeing.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Waynesville, NC

Cataloochee Ski Area
6 min drive
Queen's Farm Stables
10 min drive
Cataloochee Valley
25 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
49 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 (Downstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (Downstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (Upstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (upstairs)

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (Downstairs)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 (Upstairs)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

4 bedroom/2 bath log cabin
3 queen beds/2 twin beds
Full kitchen with fridge, oven, microwave, dishwasher & Keurig coffeemaker
Gas Fireplace inside/Fire Pit outside
Picnic Table & Charcoal Grill
Full Size Washer & Dryer
Includes Linens & Towels
High speed WIFI & Cable with two Smart TV’s
Minutes from the Smoky Mountain National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Downtown Waynesville, Cataloochee Ski Resort & Maggie Valley

Property manager

Pat & Jeri Kennedy

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Similar properties

Enjoy breathtaking mountain vistas from the wrap-around deck.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waynesville

Located in Waynesville, this cabin is in the city centre and on a river. Wheels Through Time Museum and Maggie Valley Opry House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cataloochee Ski Area and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Queen's Farm Stables and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

Cataloochee Ski Area - 6 min drive
Wheels Through Time Museum - 13 min drive
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 14 min drive
Maggie Valley Gem Mine - 14 min drive
Tube World - 16 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ammons' Drive Inn & Dairy Bar - ‬12 min drive
‪Buttered Biscuit - ‬12 min drive
‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬15 min drive
‪Guayabitos - ‬14 min drive
‪Pop's Butts On The Creek - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic log cabin Vacation Rental Located in Waynesville, NC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Authentic log cabin Vacation Rental Located in Waynesville, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic log cabin Vacation Rental Located in Waynesville, NC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Authentic log cabin Vacation Rental Located in Waynesville, NC located?

Located in the mountains, this Waynesville cabin offering ski-in/ski-out access is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Cataloochee Ski Area and within 9 mi (15 km) of Queen's Farm Stables and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Lake Junaluska Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

james b.

4 Dec 2022

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

Enjoyed our stay.

Very clean house. Property as described. Easily accessible. Overall, great experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Tim & Stephanie A., Johnston

1 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Quiet cabin retreat

We very much enjoyed the cabin and outside fire pit. The host was very helpful with helping us with early check in and when we had vehicle troubles. He had neighbors come help us. The driveway was a challenge for our full dress touring bikes but we made it work. The amenities in the cabin were great! Overall we loved our experience and the rides around the Smoky Mountains was awesome!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Lake City, FL

26 Aug 2022

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

Purchase gap

Nice owner and everything was perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

martha o.

18 July 2022

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

Formidable ubicación

Una cabaña muy acogedora con todos los servicios, lo desagradable fueron los vecinos que no dejaron dormir por andar paseando en sus motos

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juan Pablo R.

21 Apr 2022

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne R.

21 Dec 2021

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

Great Cabin In The Smokies

If you're looking for warm cabin get-a-way this is the place. We enjoyed Christmas with our family there for a week. They had everything we needed for a nice, comfortable stay in the smokies!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Alan and Susan L.

16 Aug 2021

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

Very restful stay

Good location for activities in the Waynesville area. The cabin was very clean, beds comfortable and we really enjoyed listening to the stream nearby. The owners were very quick to respond and could not have been more helpful.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

james m., Cheraw SC

8 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Nice & clean

We expected a better view but the accommodations fit the bill

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

2 Aug 2021

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

Summer Family Trip

The home was easy to find, quiet, very clean, and had a great location to get to wherever we were gonna spend the day. My only critique to someone who might be interested in renting the cabin is that the cabin is small and the upstairs bedrooms are wide open, it felt cramped for a larger group (we had 7 people). However, overall we had a great experience with the owners, the cabin, etc. Would defnitely recommend it for smaller groups.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sherri R.

10 Apr 2021

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

Disliked: Location

Location

The location of the cabin was beautiful. The other houses around the cabin were “less than appealing to look at”.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

21 Mar 2021

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

Excellent clean modern cabin

Everything was as expected the cabin was excellently cleaned. The three queen beds were the perfect assortment of comfort the amenities were great and it truly is conveniently located close to everything in that area. The only thing I would change is the surrounding area around the cabin. It takes away from how gorgeous the cabin really is.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindi D.

15 Mar 2021

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

Perfect perfect perfect!

Great location, house was setup great! Clean, well kept, had lots of fun and made special memories!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

LARA K.

21 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

20-30 minutes to ski area

The cabin is great. The listing shows it is 1.9 miles from the slopes and ski in and ski out. While there is a road that would make it 1.9 miles, it can not be used by the general public so it is really 20-30 minutes away. I rented this cabin so my high schoolers would be close to the cabin and wouldn't have to drive far. This was a huge disappointment. Also one of our cars could not make it up the drive after it snowed. Wheels just kept spinning. Might need more gravel. We had to park it a long way away and walk.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Mariana P.

15 Feb 2021

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

Cozy and clean cabin

Very clean and cozy cabin! The only thing will be that it is a longer drive to snow activities as per listing.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Samantha N.

29 Jan 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Brooke’s 14th birthday

Everything was great once we figured out how to run the heat lol

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

21 Jan 2021

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

Wonderful Cabin

We so enjoyed your cabin! It was immaculately clean and so charming. We loved hearing the babbling stream nearby, too.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

David V.

30 Nov 2020

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

Perfect relaxing getaway

We had a great time staying at a great location in a very cozy cabin!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Belinda R.

18 Nov 2020

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

Fall getaway

Wonderful spot to get away and see the fall colors. The cabin was conveniently located to go hiking, see the elk in the Great Smokies, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. We had more than enough space and enjoyed the deck and fire pit.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

amber h.

3 Nov 2020

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

Cozy Cabin

We had the best time and loved this cabin. It’s so cozy! The driveway is a little steep with sharp curves but not a problem at all if you have a truck or SUV. Loved the sound of the stream across the street. Would definitely stay here again! The owners are so nice and helpful also!!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

23 Oct 2020

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

Loved this cabin

Very easy process. Enjoyed my stay!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

10 Oct 2020

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

Fall 2020

Thanks for sharing your cabin! It was very roomy for our family of 4 adults. Loved the front porch. The kitchen has all the essentials, and the cabin was clean and new. Terrific location with easy access to Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Asheville, Blue Ridge Pkwy, and the Smoky Mountain National park.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

22 Aug 2020

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

Cabin is fantastic.. But...

The cabin is awesome.. and all the amenities are fantastic.. but if you ride a motorcycle it's not so fun.. the driveway is terrible ( it is a shared driveway ).. and getting up to the cabin is not fun.. the other thing that is a problem is you have to take your trash with you when you leave.. You are to take it to the county dumpsters.. that are NOT open on Fridays.. How do you do that on a motorcycle? Owners should make it easier in that respect ( especially when they know in advance that the guests are coming in on motorcycles ) but other than that I would definitely recommend that rental..

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

12 Aug 2020

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

Great for 4 guys in a golf trip!

There are a lot of great golf courses within an hour of this property. Me and 3 friends each had a room and the house was immaculate. An added bonus was the cornhole boards that allowed us to continue the competition we’ll into the evening

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Mark B.

7 Aug 2020

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

Very good

Great layout of the cabin. Good central location as well. Overall very pleased.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caira R.

29 July 2020

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

Good weekend away

The cabin was beautiful! The beds are more like doubles, but they sleep great. The fact that they have all the pots and pans for their guests is just amazing. The view is gorgeous and we loved sitting on the porch and just enjoying the mountains. We weren't able to to enjoy the firepit because it was raining. Unfortunately, the cleaning fee is the same whether you stay for 1 night or 7 nights. Along with the cleaning fee, you have to take your trash with you, but there is nowhere to throw it away on a Sunday. We only stayed one night, but it was a nice getaway.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Pat & Jeri Kennedy

We live in Tampa Florida with our teenage daughter. We also have two adult kids in college. In 2004, our family rented a cabin in Waynesville and we all fell in love with the North Carolina mountains! In 2014, we bought the property and began designing the cabin. In March of 2016, we broke ground and opened for business in December of 2016.

The cabin was Pat's childhood dream. Ironically, years ago, Pat's sister bought them "The Kennedy Hideaway" sign, which hangs next to the front door of the cabin. We had no idea that would eventually become the name of our business.

Jeri teaches special needs kids in high school and is the volleyball coach. Pat retired from a career in law enforcement and now coaches high school golf and boy's basketball.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property for numerous reasons. The views are spectacular and the rushing water from the stream provides such a soothing experience while you enjoy the rockers on the porch by day and amazing white noise while you sleep at night. Whether you're looking to hike, enjoy beautiful waterfalls, explore the Smokey Mountain National Park, drive the Blue Ridge Parkway, ski or go tubing, white water rafting, ziplining, gambling in Cherokee, the Biltmore in Asheville, enjoying great restaurants, or shoping in Waynesville or Maggie Valley, you're never far from the cabin.