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Spectacular views
Welcome to Emerald Bear!
Large covered porch
And the hot tub!
Terrace level patio fire feature

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13255.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Maggie Valley, NC
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wheels Through Time Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cataloochee Ski Area
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Common Space

2 Single Beds

Lower Level Guest Room (#4)

1 King Bed

Lower Level Guest Room (#5)

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Level Guest Room (#2)

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Guest Room (#3)

1 Queen Bed

Second Level Primary Suite (#1)

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bath (#3)

Toilet · Shower only

private Full Bath (#1)

Toilet · Shower only

shared Full Bath (#2)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub

Emerald Bear...your Blue Ridge Mountain destination that is truly log home escape.
Looking for that dream mountain get-a-way vacation?
How about the feel of mountain seclusion while being just a few minutes from downtown Maggie Valley, breweries, restaurants, music and more?
With Emerald Bear, you are welcomed to all that & more, with a unique log cabin designed to create relaxation & memories!!

Location:
Private home located just a few minutes outside of downtown Maggie Valley. You're only a 5-10 minute drive to the Cataloochee Ski Resort and about 45 minutes to the gates of Biltmore Estate & downtown Asheville. You are also app. 15 minutes from Waynesville and also access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, and easy access to just about everything in the area; including DuPont Forest & Pisgah National Park.

Accommodations:
5 bedroom, 3 full baths
Occupancy Summary / Sleeps in beds: 12 Max. Occupancy: 14
(PLEASE NOTE: Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens.)

Description:
Welcome to Emerald Bear!
Yet another truly spectacular Yonder vacation home providing a true mountain log home experience. This splendidly situated mountain log cabin has been entertaining travelers for years, as they flock to experience the wonder that is the Blue Ridge mountains & the allure of Maggie Valley.

Escape to Asheville and the Waynesville area to discover the world renowned tourist area. This private mountain retreat, up the mountain from Maggie Valley, and close to downtown Waynesville, ski slopes & the distant Pisgah Mountains, offers an escape from the daily grind, complete with a private outdoor hot tub overlooking your own private woods in the Appalachian Mountains!

A mountain log home with modern updates & amenities; you will be relaxed by the mountain craftsman inspired accents. Featuring an open living space surrounding you with the warmth of wooded privacy, Emerald Bear offers a calming atmosphere with natural elements all around. Gather with some friends, family, or both, and celebrate, relax, and unwind together at Emerald Bear.

Enjoy a plethora of amenities, including the private hot tub, wireless Internet access, satellite television, new central air conditioning for those warm days, wildlife sightings, and more! The hot tub & fire-pit afford year-round relaxation opportunities when not out exploring and enjoying the local flavor & activities.

Extremely convenient to everything Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway have to offer; come enjoy the eclectic, artsy town that is the now world famous downtown Waynesville, venture out into the western North Carolina wilderness, stay in to enjoy this marvelous getaway, hop in the car for a short drive to Asheville, or simply do it all! Whatever you choose, you will relax and unwind in style at this luxurious private retreat!

You are just minutes from America's favorite scenic byway, The Blue Ridge Parkway, motorcycle touring, biking, hiking, white water rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, zip lining, Segway tour…just about any outdoor activity! Or, take a quick ride to downtown Hendersonville, or up to downtown Asheville to enjoy the first-rate restaurants, shopping, galleries, spas, and entertainment.

Exclusive Yonder Special: When you book Emerald Bear you will receive a special code for discounted tickets to the Biltmore Estate! Contact Yonder for more info.

Bedroom/Bath Layout:
5 bedrooms, Loft Area, 3 full baths
Bedroom #1 – 2nd Level Master Suite - King Bed w/private Full Bath (#1)
Bedroom #2 – Main Level – Guest Room – Queen Bed w/shared Full Bath (#2)
Bedroom #3 – Main Level – Guest Room – Queen Bed w/shared Full Bath (#2)
Bedroom #4 – Lower Level – Guest Room – King Bed w/shared Full Bath (#3)
Bedroom #5 – Lower Level – Guest Room – Twin Bunk Bed w/shared Full Bath (#3)
Loft Area: Twin Trundle Bed & Twin Daybed
Occupancy Summary / Sleeps in beds: 12 Max. Occupancy: 14
(PLEASE NOTE: Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens.)

We look forward to possibly booking your stay, should these accommodations work for you. We can reserve your stay with a credit card and send out a rental agreement to firm everything up when you are ready...but don't delay too long.

Additional Rate Info And Fees:
Yonder openly shares our Cleaning Fees in a manner of full disclosure, as we think this is the most honest and forthright approach with respect to our guests. Our Cleaning Fees are backed by our Clean Guarantee, which reflects the highest level of standards, pristine environments for our guests, and a level of clean that surpasses any other vacation homes; we literally guarantee it!
processing fee
Current local tax rate is 13%
No Security Deposit / Guests are responsible for damages.

Early Check In and/or Late Check Out may be possible, depending on cleaning schedules and other reservations. If it is possible, there may be an additional fee that would be determined based on the time that you wish to check in or out and the seasonal rates.

Internet Speed:
Download: 457.60 mbps
Upload: 22.3 mbps

Pets: This home and property are very dog friendly, and guests are welcome to bring their "best friends" with them. There is a non-refundable Pet Fee of $130 with a limit of 2 dogs per booking party.
Payment - Cancelation - Insurance Please review our payment cancellation policies, along with information about vacation rental insurance by clicking here.
Note: Reservations over 30 days are subject for review prior to acceptance. A separate rental agreement will be required for 90+ day stays.

Property manager

Yonder
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Maggie Valley

Located in Maggie Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine and Mingus Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Fantasy Golf & Game Room 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.
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Maggie Valley, NC

What's nearby

  • Tube World - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Maggie Valley Gem Mine - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 21 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Guayabitos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Place Biscuits, Burgers & BBQ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Butts On The Creek - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waterrock Knob - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tube World, Maggie Valley Gem Mine and Fantasy Golf & Game Room. Maggie Valley Opry House and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Great location lots of space

Great size property. Nice view of the surrounding mountains. Well stocked with wood for a cozy fire. Property is in a great location if you are looking to head up the mountain to Cataloochee.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Annette D.

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

Christmas Visit

Cozy cabin near everything we needed it to be. Beautiful views, even in the winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yveline D.

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

30th Birthday celebration

Great vibe, clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter D.

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed a wonderful trip to Maggie Valley over the New Years. We had family traveling from Illinois, Florida and NC. It was a great place for us all to meet. The house was a wonderful size, plenty of room for people to spread out our gather together. Everything at the house worked just as it should, including the hot tub. Plus there are beautiful views from the whole house. It was just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Great property, amazing view, amazing amenities

We had a mini family (siblings) reunion with enough space for each family to be on their own floor. Plenty of amenities to cook for large groups, spread out to play games and relax. With great dining and sights to see within a reasonable driving distance. We’re definitely considering coming back to this property again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Family Get Together

Very nice property with a perfect sunset view off back decks. Plenty of room for everyone with a nice assortment of bedroom types. Even had some nice wildlife walk by to make the last evening dinner pretty special. Definitely recommend as a place to get family together!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Fabulous Mountain Retreat!

I will bear is an absolutely lovely property, prettier than the pictures! The appointments and furniture are all high-quality. Ditto for the sheets and towels. There are plenty of cleaning supplies, extra toilet paper, towels, and laundry detergent. Things I usually bring to every VRBO, but now we’re in this instance!). We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor H., Myrtle Beach

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

Beautiful Home

Perfect mountain house with the perfect layout for our family of 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

Gorgeous mountain escape

We had an amazing family reunion weekend. Loved the elk and the resident cats! The house was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bala B.

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

Great Location

Great location to start with. Secluded but has easy access to most nearby places to visit. All amenities provided in house are top class. Over all had a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

We will be back!

This cabin was amazing. The beds comfortable, the views breathtaking and the owners thought of everything to make it a great experience for all their guests. We don’t ever stay in the same cabin every year but we will probably go ahead and re-book this house for next fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Great mountain getaway

We really enjoyed the house and location. Very central to doing activities from Asheville to Smoky Mountain NP including Bryson City and Cherokee. Home was cozy and well stocked with great amenities. Tip for non-SUV drivers- down shift to 2nd gear before heading up the gravel drive. It helped a lot. Highly recommend staying at Emerald Bear!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

David B.

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

Great for 3 families

Enjoyable stay 6 adults 4 youth. We had our entire family and house layout was great for 3 families. Only issue was with locks on kitchen and downstairs patio door. These locks require that the handle be rotated CCW before you can lock the deadbolts. Would have been nice if info was included in info package. We do recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deidra B.

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

Lovely vacation!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Emerald Bear. The house had lots of room for our family and they really enjoyed the hot tub and the firepit. The house is close to everything in Maggie Valley, but still feels secluded. The yard was beautiful and I really enjoyed sitting out on the porch. The locks are tricky, but are okay once you figure them out. You will get lots of exercise going up and down the stairs. The stairs between the first and second floor are bare wood and we did have one person slip and fall down the stairs while wearing socks (she was okay though)... Everything else was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H., Dover, Florida

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

Amazing location, beautiful views

We spent a long weekend with a group of our employees, 12 of us in total, to celebrate an outstanding year for our business. We were stunned at the beauty of the property. The home is immaculate, spacious and has just the right amount of amenities for a large, diverse group. The grounds were well kept. We loved seeing the elk in the early morning hours and the two kitties at night. Even when it rained an entire day of our visit, we were all able to find things to entertain ourselves with, whether ping pong downstairs, corn hole under the balcony, or playing card games around the dining room table. All of our guests were comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed their stay. We highly recommend this property for a large group. We will look into renting this property again next year. Tony & Chris Huntley Dover, FL
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Sandra K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not so sure

Two of the outside doors did not lock -very disturbing. We had to jam chairs under the door knobs to try and secure them. Some of the pans had food stuck on them. The garage bin was not big enough to support 6 days of garbage, and if we needed to have it emptied it was an additional $35. I do not feel the price we payed was worth it. Also because the description did not detail pots n pans, small kitchen appliances, toilet paper etc
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

What a great home, truly a fantastic place to stay.

There are many pros to this place so I'll name a few: 2 king beds, 1 queen, 2 full, large bunk bed, and loft bed with trundle pull out bed. This place really does sleep a lot of people and lets not forget the amazing view!! Also, there wasn't anything we were looking for that we couldn't find. The kitchen is well equipped and the beds and furniture were very comfortable (no complaints from me or any of my family). I think there's more than 4 large TV's in this place so we never had to worry about someone taking over the TV which was nice. The ping pong table got a lot of use by all the kids (way more than I expected) so thank you for that. It also has a large Jacuzzi tub that we did not have the chance to use. Now for the cons: there's only one, the road. It's paved for the 1st 1/2 mile but the last 1/4-1/3 mile is a pretty steep gravel driveway. I had a 15 passenger 2 wheel drive Ford Transit 350 van. I had to drop it down in 1st gear every time to get up to the house but it got there so that was good. For the 1st 6 days of our stay, the end of the road/driveway closest to the house was pretty wash-boarded and I had to find the "sweet spot" to get to the house. On the last 2 days, it had been smoothed out by some kind of machinery and that made all the difference (thank you for that as well). So that's it, a steep gravel road/driveway that's now been smoothed out. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

david p.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille A.

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

Great vacation

Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

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

Great Getaway for Groups

Some friends and I booked this house in November for our annual friendsgiving weekend, and we enjoyed the place so much. It offers great views, privacy, and convenience to stores and activities. There's ample space and the house is well-equipped for large groups. We would absolutely book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Great place, great location

This house was very nice. It was close to everything we needed to go to. Definitely the best place we’ve stayed at in Maggie. Only thing I noticed was the carpet in all bedrooms had a lot of stained spots. Figured with the price of cleaning and dog fee per pet, those would’ve been taken care of. But it was minor compared to the beautiful views and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin I., Laurel Park

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

Excellent choice for ski vacation!

Our group of three families stayed at Emerald Bear in Maggie Valley, NC for a ski weekend trip and we couldn't have been more pleased. From the ease of booking to the responsiveness of the Yonder team down to the actual house, we were pleasantly surprised. We usually go into a rental house expecting to be disappointed, but with each turn, we were pleasantly surprised! The house was clean, well-equipped, spacious enough for 11 people and comfortable. The hot tub was immaculate, plenty of towels for everyone. The bedrooms were clean with ample sheets, pillows, etc. The kitchen was decent, not gourmet, but it worked for our purposes. We all loved the setting and enjoyed both the propane fire pit as well as the wood fire pit. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are expecting to return next year for another ski weekend trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Great get-away with friends and our children

This house is beautiful and well suited for larger groups. We met friends here and there was more than enough room for 4 adults and 4 children. Both adults and kids had a great time on the porches and in the hot tub. Tub World was just down the street and lots of fun. Waynesville is a close drive and worth a visit. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

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

As Advertised

The property was exactly as advertised - in fact it felt a nicer in person. Very easy communication with management as well. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Great House Kim is awesome

Great house, exactly what we were looking for. The property manager Kim was great to work with and very accommodating. Would recommend for large groups. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

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