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Walch Creekside Log Cabin Retreat in the Smoky Mountatins Maggie Valley NC

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View as walking back from Creek
Great Room
Great Room
Kitchen
Dining Table

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Maggie Valley, NC
  • Soco Falls
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Walch Creekside Log Cabin Retreat in the Smoky Mountatins Maggie Valley NC

PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT 7 DAY BOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS WEEK DECEMBER 19TH 4PM CHECK-IN TO 26TH 10AM CHECKOUT.
Walch Creekside Log Cabin Retreat sits on a Smoky Mountain at 4,400’ in a natural park setting on two acres in Maggie Valley. Maximum Guests 12 (No Additional Guest Allowed in Cabin, Decks or Grounds). This three story cathedral ceiling log cabin is 2,800 s.f. and has one king size bed in a master suite with private bathroom with whirlpool tub, one double futon in a loft off the master suite, two private bedrooms with queen size beds on the main level with shared hall bathroom, and in a large sleeping/den area a full futon sofa, two twin top & two double bottom futon bunk with a full bathroom. The cabin sits at over 4,000 feet elevation and has a central heat system but NO AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. To help circulate the cool mountain air, each room has a ceiling fan and all windows have screens.
Enjoy family fun in the garage game room with ping-pong and pool table. On the wrap around decks relax in the hot tub spa with a picturesque mountain view or lounge on the deck while overlooking 500 feet of a bold creek. UTV trails throughout the community or hike along the creek to waterfalls. The evenings are perfect for gathering around the fireplace while cooking in the fully-equipped kitchen or BBQ on the deck using propane gril under the stars. There is a small outside stone fire pit overlooking the creek on the higher bank off the back deck.

This vacation cabin comes fully equipped with towels and linens, 3 flat screen TV (living room, master bedroom and bunk room), Direct TV/DVD and phone.

The cabin has LIMITED WIRELESS Hughesnet Satellite Internet service (25mbps speed) and 1 GB per day is provided for guest with additional data purchases available at 3GB per $9, 5GB per $15, 10GB per $30 and 25GB per$75. You will not be able to stream or play video games on-line as they will use up an entire monthly allocation and shut or slow the Internet down, so please limit Internet use to checking email and have your group turn cell phones off when not in use. Cellular phones may not work at the cabin as many carriers have limited service in the mountains. There is a land line at the cabin and free long distance.

Full laundry facilities available for guest use.

One roll of toilet paper provided per bathroom upon arrival as guests are expected to provide additional paper products throughout their stay. Limited soap/cleaning products provided.

Fire wood should be purchased in bundles at the local store/gas stations.

Community road leading to cabin is 2.3 miles from main Soco/Hwy19 road in Maggie Valley, NC is a gravel road and as indicated in our description of the cabin location at least one vehicle should be 4 wheel drive in winter months due to snow and ice at our high elevation.

No pets allowed and a limit of 12 guests in cabin or on property at any time.

Property management provided for maintenance issues during guest stay.
Check-in 4 p.m. and check-out 10 a.m. Recommend arrival to cabin first time before sunset.

Guest are expected to haul all garbage to community dumpster, wash, dry and put away all dishware , lock all windows and doors, and turn heater to 55 degrees.

HOT TUBS: For the safety and enjoyment of our guests the hot tub is cleaned between stays. This might necessitate a delay in using the hot tub when you arrive because the water has not reached the desired temperature. We apologize for this inconvenience should this happen. Please be sure that the hot tub cover is kept in the down position after use to insure safety of all guests and allow for proper re-heating of the water. For your safety it is recommended that use be limited to 15 minutes to avoid over heating and also not to drink alcohol while in the hot tub. Guest should not put any soaps or oils into the hot tub. Should any of these items or other foreign materials be introduced into the hot tub that causes the cleaning of the hot tub to be more than normal then there will be a minimum $30 charge.

Please do not move furniture as this will incur an additional charge if cleaners have to move it back.

Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years weeks require a 7 day minimum.
3 Day Minimum for all other booking dates.

Property manager

Marc Walch
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside
7 night booking for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Weeks - preset dates.
Guest to remove trash from cabin and place at community dumpster at entrance.
Guests to wash all dishes and put away. All furniture and deck chairs to be put back in original place.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cherokee

Located in Cherokee, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Oconaluftee Indian Village and Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo and Queen's Farm Stables.
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Maggie Valley, NC

What's nearby

  • Soco Gap - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Soco Falls - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 15 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Guayabitos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Place Biscuits, Burgers & BBQ - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Butts On The Creek - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waterrock Knob - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walch Creekside Log Cabin Retreat in the Smoky Mountatins Maggie Valley NC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walch Creekside Log Cabin Retreat in the Smoky Mountatins Maggie Valley NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walch Creekside Log Cabin Retreat in the Smoky Mountatins Maggie Valley NC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walch Creekside Log Cabin Retreat in the Smoky Mountatins Maggie Valley NC located?

This family-friendly Cherokee cabin is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Soco Gap and Soco Falls. Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 73 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edwin L.

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

Great property !!

Perfect home. Very well maintained and has everything you could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael P.

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

Good

Nice cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

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

Family for christmas

Owner was extremely nice, prompt about questions and any issuesExtremely well stocked kitchen, awesome large family gathering table, comfortable furniture, lots of sleeping space and well stocked with bedding and towels etc The creek is beautiful and extremely relaxing. Lots for kids of all ages to do Everyone enjoyed and would highly recommend d this house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great Mountain Getaway!

Plenty of room and very comfortable - our family loved the creekside cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ted G.

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

A quiet remote getaway

If you want to get away from it all, this is it. Remote, quiet and lots of wildlife. Saw both Elk and black bears which was so cool.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

Friends get together

Great house for a 5-year reunion. Marc was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shantel W.

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

Very nice property

Property was great. Only downfall is the road leading to it, which we were aware of before booking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Relaxing

Very relaxing and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Winter vacation

The location of the property was perfect for exploring the mountains and still close to things in Maggie Valley, Waynesville, and Asheville. We enjoyed the waterfalls that were a short walk from the cabin and the kids loved the game room. It was a great layout for two families to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

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

Much needed getaway

My husband and I loved this cabin ! Everything that was shown on the Website was perfectly articulated and accurate! The owners were more than happy To make our much needed getaway perfect ! We may have found the area inane around Maggie Valley a town we may investigate to retire! We loved the mountains views, absolutely in line for what we will be wanting for our retirement years !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denae B.

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

Very enjoyable weekend

Very enjoyable weekend. The river next to the cabin was lovely. We enjoyed the use of the fire pit hot tub and indoor fireplace on the cold winter days. Everything worked well. It was just to get away my family needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Jarrett L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Walch Creekside Log Cabin Review

Our visit overall was pleasing. I was disappointed to see that the property was missing sheets and mattress pads for the bunk beds and futons but after contacting the property manager, they quickly rectified the issue. Great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Paul R.

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

Beautiful rustic home and property's creek was a winner.

Overall our stay was enjoyable although we did have some issues with very small mammals. Owner assured us they would deal with them. Would recommend the home to families and groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garrick H.

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

Peaceful on the creek.

We was surprised when we pulled up to the cabin of how beautiful it was. We spent a lot of time on the back deck just listening to the creek flowing. There was absolutely no disturbing noises at all. Everything was exactly or better than described in their property listing. This property will definitely be my first priority when staying again. The owners were great and made for a great getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., Canton, ga

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

Fishing reunion vacation

Wonderful vacation reunion with some classmates that haven’t seen for over 25 years. Cabin experience was great but some of the bunks were not in working order. Some of our expected guests canceled last minute and if they would have been able to come, we would have had a problem with sleeping arrangements. The bunks should be fixed or replaced or the sleeping capacity listed on the site should be reduced.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erica F.

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

Beautiful cabin

We loved the character of this home, and had a fantastic long weekend away! The fall colors were just beginning, and the temps were nice and crisp. We had such great communication from the owners as well as the property manager when we had questions pop up! The creek that runs behind the house is such a peaceful sound to enjoy while sitting on the huge porch. LOVED the ginormous hot tub on the porch as well! I knew there wasn't a DVD library to choose from, and wish we had brought some from home to enjoy. This place truly forces you to disconnect from technology/distractions and dive into nature. It was a challenge for our teenager, but a great reminder that we CAN live without our phones for a bit! This place is exactly what you are looking for. Just book it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ravi G.

Worn down with horrendous odors and rodents

The house looks like it used to be nice some time ago. Since looks like has been worn down and rented as often as possible with no material improvements. Different parts of the house have horrendous odors as if there are dead animals that have yet to be discovered. There are trails of rodent fecies lined through the cabinets as well as several traps spread throughout the house. Would not stay here again and do not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Charles N.

Lackluster and forgettable

While this cabin is very spacious, the kitchen well appointed and it may be relaxing to hear the creek this cabin has many more draw backs than recommendations. Some of the drawbacks were feeling like you were going to fall through the floor in first floor bedroom hallway, black mold covering an entire wall of the first floor bathroom, the ton of dead bugs in the window sills, the many holes in the window screens, the amount of sand in the master tub after turning off and emptying the Jacuzzi and you know you weren't that dirty, the heavily musty smell on the ground floor, etc., etc. We would clearly say the pictures are very old and it might have been great several years ago, but it appears to be an old money horse for the owners. It needs lots of work!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Beautiful Cabin

It is a great property for a larger group. It's very picturesque overlooking a stream, there is lots of space to spread out and enjoy different activities. The owners communicate well and are very friendly. Definitely a great spot to stay in the smokies.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Debbie N.

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

Great family getaway

We had 12 guests, six of them between the ages of 6 and 12 who were mostly cut off from electronics yet we never heard “I’m bored”. The layout was absolutely perfect for our group and everyone had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carin N.

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

Very nice and peaceful

We enjoyed our stay and the quiet, peaceful environment of the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Latasha D., High Point

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

Great location

I ruined my family's vacation by not reading the entire listing. There was no air conditioning so when you cook inside it gets rather hot in summer but not unbearable the downstairs stayed cool. There were no pets listed and I had my Yorkies with me. The owner immediately called me about the issue. They do have cameras on the driveway but after that everyone felt watched. All that my fault because it was listed. A very nice relaxing place to stay though grandson (6) enjoyed the creek in back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Amber O.

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

Great Family Getaway

The cabin is beautiful and spacious. The creek below is so nice to listen sitting on the peaceful wrap around porch. The listing is correct when it says you need 4 wheel drive and confidence driving on narrow roads. It worked for our group because we will leave in the morning to go out all day and hike then come back in the evening without a lot of out and back. We really enjoyed the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Traci A.

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

Had a Wonderful Weekend

Had a wonderful weekend! Went snow tubing, hiked, played in the snow, had fun in the hot tub and enjoyed playing ping pong. Lots of room for just hanging out. Well equipped kitchen. Marc kept us informed of the snow and what to expect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niki H.

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

Polar Express Weekend

We had a fantastic stay. There was plenty of room for our family of 12, including our 6 kids under 7. The views were beautiful!! Our people with Verizon had great cell phone service, but us with AT&T were out of luck. The road up to the cabin wasn’t bad at all. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Marc Walch

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Marc and Linda visited Maggie Valley in 1996 and fell in love with the town and area purchasing Walch Creekside Log Cabin Retreat in 2000.

Why they chose this property

The moment we got out of the car before we went in the cabin we knew we would buy the cabin when we saw the 500' of creek view.


What makes this property unique

Creek, Wraparound Decks, Game Room, Hot Tub, Fire pit and much more....

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests