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MOUNTAIN JOY COTTAGE #8 - LITTLE BEAR

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Children's area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
  • Tube World
    9 min walk
  • Maggie Valley Gem Mine
    14 min walk
  • Fantasy Golf & Game Room
    18 min walk

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

MOUNTAIN JOY COTTAGE #8 - LITTLE BEAR

Mountain Joy Cottage #8, Little Bear, was built in the early 1840's aNd was the Medford residence of the Iron Duff/Crabtree area and was moved to its current location in the early 1+50's. This cottage has exposed log interior walls that gives it a unique appeal. This cottage has interesting details that we have added to remind us of the black bears that our native to our area.

Originally the homestead of Maggie Setzer, for whom Maggie Valley was named, the land that Mountain Joy sits is a special place. You will become enchanted with it’s mountain charm, family atmosphere and character. We offer all the modern conveniences you would expect with the year-round access and seclusion that very few can offer.

Enjoy the peaceful country setting of our cottages. We have one, two and four bedroom cottages all equipped with wood burning fireplaces, cable TV, internet and kitchens ready to cook a home made meal. Outside the porches have rocking chairs so you can enjoy your morning coffee or enjoy the sunset on the mountains in the evening. Our glass enclosed outdoor pool (seasonal) offers a delightful place to relax.

Mountain Joy Cottages are centrally located in the heart of Maggie Valley just one block up Setzer Cove Road with easy access to all of the area attractions. We are just minutes off of the Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The area is loaded with craft, antique and gift shops. The great outdoors offers horseback riding, golf on area mountain courses, trout fishing in streams, white water rafting and scenic drives. Snow skiing and tubing is available for the entire family at Cataloochee Ski Area. Nightlife includes everything from Jazz to Bluegrass, clogging or dinner entertainment. Our cottages are just a short drive to the Great Smoky Mountain Railway, AshEville and The Biltmore Estate, Cherokee and the Indian Reservation and Harrah’s Casino and historic downtown Waynesville.

Whatever the season, Mountain Joy Cottages and the Great Smokies have something very special to offer. From the wildflowers of spring, to the blaze of colors in the fall or the serenity of winter, come visit and make lasting memories at Mountain Joy Cottages.

Property manager

Carolina Vacations
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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. 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 Pisgah National Forest. Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also worth visiting.
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Maggie Valley, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Tube World - 9 min walk
  • Maggie Valley Gem Mine - 14 min walk
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 3 min drive
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 4 min drive
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maggie's Galley - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Guayabitos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Butts On The Creek - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does MOUNTAIN JOY COTTAGE #8 - LITTLE BEAR have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is MOUNTAIN JOY COTTAGE #8 - LITTLE BEAR pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at MOUNTAIN JOY COTTAGE #8 - LITTLE BEAR?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MOUNTAIN JOY COTTAGE #8 - LITTLE BEAR?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MOUNTAIN JOY COTTAGE #8 - LITTLE BEAR located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Tube World and Maggie Valley Gem Mine. Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Maggie Valley Opry House are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay!!
We had an absolutely amazing stay in Maggie Valley!! 100% recommend this cabin! The Elk came through every day for a visit and the cabin was cozy and comfortable. We will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alesia S.

Great place for a famioy reunion
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a great property. Along with family members, we occupied 8 of 12-13 cabins. The grounds are lovely with a huge area for kids to play and grown-ups to act like kids and a fire ring to gather around and enjoy s'mores. During the summer months a very nice pool is available. Everyone was quite happy with their cabins.
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10/10 Excellent

LeAnn E.

Perfect!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cabin 8 was the perfect little place to stay for a trip. Easy access, comfortable and close to everything we enjoy doing while visiting Maggie Valley.

8/10 Good

Cheryl J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small problems make a big difference
We stayed in this same place in Oct 22, and noted some problems then. Sinks not draining properly, only a few clothes hangers, coffee maker has wrong carafe and made a mess when we tried to brew coffee. These problems still exist. Oh, and now they have a new policy of not providing paper products or cleaning supplies. We had to make a trip to buy our own. For the price, we will stay somewhere else next visit. It's too bad because the bed is super comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David L.

3 Day Get-A-Way!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Quiet and Relaxing and N O Crowds!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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2/10 Terrible

A guest from Aiken, SC

Bring cleaning supplies
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Upon walking into our cabin, there was feces under and on top of toilet lid. Covers appeared dirty. Bring your own laundry detergent, there will be three wash rags for the entire stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy g.

review
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a clean and great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberlie C., Miamisburg Ohio

Little Bear
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin is exactly as shown in the pictures. It was quiet, yet close to BRP and Smokies. We had some trouble with the WIFI but it was corrected immediately. The bed was comfortable, the kitchen nicely equipped and we even had a visit from an elk one evening.
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10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

North Carolia
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: had a wonderful time,awesome place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed
The cabin was exactly like the pictures. It is a pleasant alcove of 12 cabins surrounding a beautiful green space with a great playground for the kids , a beautiful covered pool and mountains all around. An addition was the wild Elk that wandered in to eat crab apples right off the tree. A fantastic property.
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6/10 Okay

Donna B.

Celebrating anniversary
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall the experience was great. We had a problem opening the door we called the office and someone came out ASAP and gave us an extra key and showed us how to unlock the door. The doorknob should be replaced so no one has to struggle to unlock the door. The only other thing that should be replaced is the mattress. It is horrible. A good nights sleep is very important to an enjoyable stay.There was a strong smell of smoke from the fireplace especially when you first walk in. That should be taken care of.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

tina b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy getaway
Was nice and cozy, clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glen And Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Harmon (Buddy) E., Savannah, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Nice Small Cabin
My wife and I stayed in this cute, little cabin. It had everything that we needed. 1 bedroom with a King bed, 1 bath with all the necessities. We enjoyed our stay. We mostly sat around enjoying the mountains and shelling pecans. The scenery is wonderful and it is a good place for a couple to get away in!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas W., Slidell

Great Couples Retreat
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice comfortable modern cabin in quiet neighborhood. Perfect for a couple. Nicely equipped in the kitchen and very nice TVs in the living room and bedroom. AC Heat works awesome. Very Very comfortable. The perfect get-away.
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8/10 Good

Cynthia C.

Little Bear Cabin
Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great. Cabin was clean, well supplied. Property was as described, very family oriented. Directions to cabin were great. Communication with Carolina Properties was not the best, no email to confirm stay or give directions about checkin. Got there on a Sat afternoon and no way to checkin or contact the management. Fortunately were able to peer in a window and get an emergency contact number to get our checkin info. pretty stressful beginning.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

William H.

My first mountain vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was hands down one of the most beautiful places i have ever seen. I loved the area, the people seemed so friendly and welcoming, the cabin was absolutely amazing, couldn't have asked for a better stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Delany A.

A very nice clean cabin
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyable stay in N C mountains
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4/10 Poor

Weekend at Little Bear
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I stayed at Little Bear for four nights. I found the cabin to be too dark, stuffy, and uncomfortable. The bed, in particular, was extremely uncomfortable. I was also surprised that, when I went to check out, the office staff were not wearing masks. I wouldn't recommend this cabin.
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8/10 Good

Eric S.

Beautiful place. Would recommend in spite of some issues.
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful cabin in a great setting. Right off the main road so there is noise from motorcycles and cars but it stops around 8pm and doesn't start again until after 9am. So overall the road noise was not an issue. We had an issue with the cleanliness and the cleaning crew leaving something of significant value from the previous renter that they should have seen. Bed sheets were dirty and the bathroom was dirty. Overall the place was pretty good and I would definitely go back. I just think the management company needs to find a new cleaning crew.

8/10 Good

chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice peaceful place
Overall nice only had 3 rags and towels for a 2 night stay also no hand soap and only a half roll of tp other than that we haf a very nice stay it's a simple cabin but all we needed we would recommend to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

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