Can't Beat the View! 4WD needed. Elk are here too! Hot Tub, Fast Wifi, private!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

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Hot tub
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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Maggie Valley, NC

Soco Falls
‪13 min drive‬
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
‪16 min drive‬
Cataloochee Ski Area
‪35 min drive‬
Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
‪114 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

MAster Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

**Note to all guests: If you have any trouble booking, or receive any errors/glitches during the process (website timed-out during payment, dates were available but now no longer are, etc.), please reach out to us immediately and we will assist you. At Carolina Mountain Vacation Homes, we are always available to answer your questions.**

The name Awesome View is no boast! From the front deck, you can see for 30 miles, across range after range of Smoky Mountains. High above Maggie Valley, this vacation rental is sure to please. At 4,700 feet above sea level, the air is cool and dry. Beat the heat in the Smoky Mountains of Maggie Valley, NC.

The log house will sleep six comfortably in two big bedrooms and the sleeping loft. One king bed. One queen. Two twins. Two full baths. Hot tub. Garage parking for one vehicle. Game tables in the loft let you have some fun and enjoy the view at the same time.

High-Speed Wifi throughout home. YouTube TV included.

Linens and towels are provided. Starter sets of paper products and soaps provided. For longer stays guests will need their own.

**4WD vehicle HIGHLY recommended year-round. **
NOTE: The last mile of the road to Awesome View is gravel. The first 1/3 of this road is steep and can be rough (bumpy, not muddy) depending on recent weather. This access road is not suitable for trailers.

** PET-FRIENDLY** If you are booking through a third party and choose to bring a dog, the $75 pet fee will be charged AFTER you reserve. You must let us know in your message if you are bringing a dog.

Fifteen minutes to Maggie Valley.

Twenty minutes to Blue Ridge Parkway.

Twenty five minutes to Waynesville, NC.

Fifteen minutes minutes to Cataloochee Ski Resort and Horse Ranch.

Thirty minutes to Harrah’s Casino, Cherokee gambling.

Forty-five minutes to Asheville, NC, where the Biltmore House is.

Day trips include Nantahala and Ocoee white water rafting; Grandfather Mountain; Lake Lure; Hot Springs; Biltmore House, and much more.

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Carolina Mountain Vacation Homes

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English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

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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

Located in Maggie Valley, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest, while Maggie Valley Opry House and Wheels Through Time Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, horse riding and hunting nearby.

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Maggie Valley, NC

What's nearby

Soco Falls - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
Maggie Valley Gem Mine - 15 min drive - 9.2 km
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 16 min drive - 10.2 km
Wheels Through Time Museum - 17 min drive - 10.7 km
Cataloochee Ski Area - 35 min drive - 16.6 km

Restaurants

‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬14 min drive
‪Guayabitos - ‬16 min drive
‪Pop's Place Biscuits, Burgers & BBQ - ‬16 min drive
‪Pop's Butts On The Creek - ‬19 min drive
‪Waterrock Knob - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Can't Beat the View! 4WD needed. Elk are here too! Hot Tub, Fast Wifi, private! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Can't Beat the View! 4WD needed. Elk are here too! Hot Tub, Fast Wifi, private!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Can't Beat the View! 4WD needed. Elk are here too! Hot Tub, Fast Wifi, private!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Can't Beat the View! 4WD needed. Elk are here too! Hot Tub, Fast Wifi, private! located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Soco Gap, Fantasy Golf & Game Room, and Soco Falls. Maggie Valley Opry House and Tube World are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chanse S.

4 Jan 2025

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

Excellent

Excellent stay! House was exactly as pictured and so cozy! It rained a few days while we were there and it was just as fun hanging at the cabin! Everything was clean and organized. 4 wheel drive was 100% necessary which we knew ahead of time so that was no problem at all. House was stocked with everything we needed but stores were also near by to pick up anything! If you’re looking for a true mountain cabin this one is for you! :)

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bradley W.

12 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Renter beware

The road to the cabin is as described. The cabin has a nice view but that’s about it. The furniture is dated, the sofa smells like dog and there are fleas on it. The owner has a WiFi thermostat and gas it set to go to 55 degrees at 3:15 A.M. The bedroom window doesn’t close completely so the master bedroom is cold. There is no trash pick up so you have to take the trash 20 minutes away or be charger $35 for the first kitchen sized bag then $5 for additional bags. We checked out on Sunday and the dump is closed on Sunday. There are multiple other issues but the biggest issue is the property management company is a nightmare to deal with. They will keep your deposit for old damage and blame you for not checking the cabin thoroughly at check in.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy R.

23 Nov 2024

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

Awesome View Indeed

The cabin lived up to its name. The view is gorgeous! Cozy cabin with all of home conveniences. Upgraded GE appliances and lots of fluffy bath towels Very quiet and peaceful. Host was readily available and quick to answer any questions we had. The road leading to the cabin was bumpy and very rough. Would not recommend driving at night. All in all 10 out of 10

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

4 Nov 2024

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

Awesome view hardly describes

My wife and i stayed here this past weekend and man what a view. Simply beautiful at all times of the day. The house is definitely on the side of a mountain so 4wd is a must. And there are 2 ways to get up there i recommend the 2nd as it is pretty much a straight shot. It is still a little rutted from the hurricane a month ago. Communication with the owner was extremely easy and kept me up to date on the area status after the hurricane. The house was really clean other than some dog hair and finger smudges on the glass. Be sure to bring everything you need to cook with as it is a bare kitchen other than pans pots and plates. It was a wonderful stay and would highly recommend if you are looking a private scenic memorable stay in maggie valley.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toma S.

1 Sept 2024

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

Great stay

Very nice place. Host were more than accommodating. Easy to contact with fast response. Love it!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy J.

8 Aug 2024

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

Great View!

Believe the description regarding the drive/road up to the cabin. We had a 4WD and it was a kidney buster. Overall the cabin is clean and as described. I highly recommend that you take your own towels and wash cloths. The few that were provided were a bit threadbare.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

29 June 2024

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

What a view!

We have been staying in the Smokies for many years and this is the best view we have ever had! The cabin is very nice and comfortable. It was spotless clean and well maintained. The property management were very friendly and addressed our every need quickly and promptly. The road getting to the cabin is exactly as advertised, what an adventure and a memory we will never forget. It was a great week!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent C.

4 June 2024

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

Awesome view!

Had a great time. Beautiful property with an incredible view. Our only complaint was both bathrooms were almost out of toilet paper with only 1 backup roll.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey Edward

9 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Awesome view indeed!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zack H.

30 Apr 2024

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

Great view

Great mountain get away.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

cory k.

1 Jan 2024

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

Accurate Listing, Read others Comments for best expectation

We enjoyed this property immensely; the hot tub is a nice touch. The road up to the property is rough and 4-wheel drive made it much more manageable. Slight upgrades would make this property even more luxurious such as better shower heads and toilet seats (as the one in the master pinches your legs). Overall we would book this property again, very beautiful view of Smokies especially when it snows!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

josh t.

25 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful home & view

Very secluded and phenomenal view from the porch! House was very beautiful and clean. Everything we expected and more!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

17 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful View, Great Stay!

Our family of four enjoyed our stay in "Awesome View". The name is certainly accurate. If you are planning on this you NEED a 4WD vehicle. The driveway is steep and narrow and you would not want to be on this without 4WD. With that said the listing is accurate and you should do fine with the terrain as long as you are prepared. The cabin was very nice and we had a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

4 Sept 2023

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

Perfect Weather Great Views

Weather was breezy and in the 70s. Lots of hummingbirds around the deck. They were fun to watch. Road is steep and treacherous so 4WD is necessary as the listing states. Great sized cabin. Had a pleasant stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jamie e.

7 Aug 2023

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

It was a lovely stay!

Easy check in and out. Plenty of amenities. Just what we expected.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

21 July 2023

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

Awesome View!!

The road leading up to the cabin is treacherous! (But well worth it) I would most definitely stay here again! The views from the deck are so beautiful! The cabin is stocked with all of the necessary amenities, you wouldn't even need to leave (other than for food) if you didn't want to!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrey Z.

23 June 2023

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

Exellent

Good location and view.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenene M.

3 Apr 2023

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

Cabin stay

Need to describe property a little better. Internet doesn't load wellon tvs. Lots of reloading. Beautiful home lots ofsteps and short space for dogs outside. Would gladly stay again as I didn't want to leave this time.be sure totake good eith uou on the way up or take advantage of using the pay to have them stock the cabin for you. A littsilly that will allowdogs butnot on the furniture

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reagan M.

6 Nov 2022

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

Great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri D.

25 Oct 2022

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

Accuratel;y Named ! The View Is Great

Had a nice stay. Loved the ride up the gravel road to get to the house! I've got 4-wheel so no issues there. Found everything we needed in the kitchen. Bedding was good as was the comfort of the bed. While there, our phone service was 100%, no issues. Would highly reccommend this property.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka J.

18 Oct 2022

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

Awesome View (isn’t Awesome) it is phenomenal!!!

Wow! it was a such an amazing stay. I have no words to express how wonderful the house, the view, the town and everything else is. I cannot wait to be back. PS. Great Smokey Mountains are my favorite so far.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Melodie M., Denham Springs

29 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Mixed Emotions

Long review!!!! I’m going to be honest. I’ve stayed on this mountain many times over the years, but never in this house. The drive up wasn’t shocking because we’ve done it many times. You absolutely need a 4WD vehicle. You can never predict what condition the road is in so err on the side of caution and make sure you are driving a 4WD. The house was super clean and I didn’t have any issues with the stairs to get in and out because that is obvious in the pictures. I was so looking forward to some cool mountain breezes blowing through the windows and enjoying the glorious mountain weather. I was shocked to arrive and realize that all of the window screens have been removed and all of the windows are sealed shut. In a different time of year this might not matter, but I was looking forward some free AC. I know the “Amazing View” is amazing because I’ve stayed on this mountain many times. The view really is amazing!! The view at sunrise is unbelievably beautiful!! The problem is…….there are bats roosting at the door and if you want to take pictures of sunrise or before, you have to be willing to fight bats that are coming home to roost just above the door. The same is true in the evening. I am an early riser and love to take pictures from this location, but I couldn’t because of the bats. This house really does have an amazing view. It is clean and has a completely stocked kitchen. No need to bring basic supplies, salt, pepper and many spices are there including all pots and pans and paper goods, soap, TP, etc.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

3 Aug 2022

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

The name "Awesome View" is Spot On.

We rent cabins once or twice a year in Western Carolina. This is by far the best place we have stayed. Absolutely beautiful, long range views. Perfect size for a couple, a family of two, or two couples and two children. Very clean. The reviews that talk about the drive up the mountain are not an exaggeration. It took a couple trips to get the confidence needed to go up and down in our SUV. We did not have a 4-wheel drive. But if you want a great view, you have to go up! Great location! Great communication.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariann A.

13 July 2022

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

Awesome Views

This place is beautiful! It’s a little rough getting up the mountain to it, but very doable. The cabin was very clean and equipped with any supplies one might need to cook with. My family had a wonderful relaxing time.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl V.

4 July 2022

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

The views are amazing!!!

We stayed in Maggie Valley so we could go to the Pow Wow on the Cherokee reservation, not far from there. It is a perfect, secluded get away with amazing views! The hot tub was an added bonus! We went in July, and I would still recommend an all wheel drive vehicle! Thank you for letting us stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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Hosted by Carolina Mountain Vacation Homes

As one of the first vacation rental companies in Maggie Valley, we are proud to still be providing our guests and homeowners with exceptional customer service after 30 years in the business. We have purposely remained a small company in order to be able to provide personalized care for our guests. With the addition of our experienced agent, Paul Wait, we are also able to provide 24/7 assistance. We are LOCAL and AVAILABLE for YOU! Thank you for supporting Carolina Mountain Vacation Homes!
-Katie Hermida & Shelda Muirhead, Co-owners

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