Log Cabin right next to entrance of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park!

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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Hot tub
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

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Waynesville, NC

Cataloochee Valley
‪14 min drive‬
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
‪28 min drive‬
Cataloochee Ski Area
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

**Cataloochee Valley reopened on April 4, 2025!**

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Enjoy the serenity that Elk Point Cabin offers. Tucked away in the Smoky Mountains above Maggie Valley, NC, this authentic log home offers unparalleled privacy and is a haven for hikers. Named after the nearby reintroduction site of North Carolina's thriving elk population, Elk Point is adjacent to the Cataloochee trail, making it an ideal retreat for outdoor enthusiasts.

This spacious log home sits on 10 acres of seclusion and boasts three large bedrooms: a King bed (Sleep Number) upstairs and two Queen beds on the main level. A cozy loft overlooks the stone fireplace in the great room.

Outside offers two covered porches with rocking chairs and a bench swing. In the back of the house there is a grill, fire pit with seats, and a big Hot Tub.

Enjoy sweeping views of the Smoky Mountains from the comfort of Elk Point, just minutes away from Cataloochee Valley National Park. Conveniently located, it's a short drive to Cataloochee Park (10 minutes), Maggie Valley (20 minutes), Waynesville (25 minutes), and Asheville (45 minutes), home to the iconic Biltmore House.

*This home has some cell service but no WiFi!*
NO pets allowed

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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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Waynesville

Located in Waynesville, this cabin is in the mountains. Cataloochee Ski Area and Lake Junaluska Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pisgah National Forest. Queen's Farm Stables and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.

Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

Cataloochee Valley - 14 min drive - 6.4 km
Wheels Through Time Museum - 27 min drive - 21.5 km
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 28 min drive - 21.5 km
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 28 min drive - 22.3 km
Cataloochee Ski Area - 30 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cataloochee Ranch - ‬34 min drive
‪J Creek Cafe - ‬18 min drive
‪Gigi's - ‬17 min drive
‪Appalachian Amusement Center - ‬17 min drive
‪Shoneys Restaurant - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Cabin right next to entrance of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Log Cabin right next to entrance of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin right next to entrance of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin right next to entrance of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Cataloochee Valley and Pigeon River. Queen's Farm Stables is 12 mi (19.3 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

28 Oct 2024

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

One of the best places we have ever stayed!

If you are looking for wifi, people, or a party atmosphere, this place is NOT for you! If you are looking for a beautiful, secluded place to spend QUALITY time with whomever you are with, this place IS for you! The setup is perfect for a family or group of friends. Beautifully decorated with everything you need. Very convenient to Cattalochee Valley. I cannot say enough good things about the property and the hoats! The only things to be aware of is the driveway is steep but my friend's car had no issues, and the walk up to the cabin (30 yards) can be tricky for anyone with balance issues. These are not negatives, just things to be aware of.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holli W.

7 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful stay

This cabin has the best view . It feels like home away from home . The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook . I will definitely recommend to anyone needs a place to get away and relax .

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda H.

24 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wouldn’t stay again

The hot tub smelled and was green when we tried to get in it. The A/c didn’t work the whole weekend. The garbage disposal had a crack in it (which owners knew about but didn’t warn us about) the address is not visible from the street, not sure where the dumpster was/is (never sent email to give information, like stated in the arrival email). The driveway is very narrow and steep. The “sidewalk” up to home is very steep and difficult ( if elderly or have issues with legs). Yes the view is nice, firepit is nice. Place is clean. NO INTERNET! Even though wifi (basic email for all their properties) state if any issues with wifi how to fix. We did contact owners and they were willing to send someone to the cabin to assist, but, unfortunately, we had plans and were unable to wait for person to come. We plan this trip for our daughter’s graduation and left hot, sweaty and dissatisfied.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

18 June 2024

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

Girls trip

The house was great. The scenery was perfect. The drive up to the cabin was a little scary. Plan on arriving before dark. There were eight of us 40 years and older. The climb to the cabin was steep for us. One of the ladies fell carrying her stuff to the cabin. Perfect place but the seniors had a little bit of a hard time getting to the cabin. Once in the cabin a couple of ladies stayed in the cabin and didn’t leave because of the pathway. Everyone had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

amber w.

29 Nov 2023

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

Spent Thanksgiving Here

My family and I spent Thanksgiving here and we had the best time! Very secluded and private, which we loved.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Rhonda W.

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

I booked this property to attend a family reunion in Maggie Valley. If you are looking for seclusion, this is it. The front porch views are amazing. Little to no cell service and no Wi-Fi, so you can definitely turn the outside world off. Lots of dvd’s and vhs movies provided. Hot tub is small, but nice. Kitchen has plenty of dishes and flatware. The log home has a beautiful wood burning stone fireplace. Other things to know… the drive up the mountain is steep and winding, as is the driveway(mostly paved). Parking is limited. The climb from car to house is a full cardio workout and we found it to be slippery following rain. I can’t imagine seniors or those with mobility issues safely making it to house. I would also be very concerned with small children on this property. Arrival night, my son discovered his bed (loft queen) had dirty sheets. We made do with sheets from trundle bed not in use. All of my group(adults) commented on the lack of lighting both inside and out. The grill/hot tub/fire pit area was nice, but had zero lighting that we could find. Both front and back porches(the length of house) had one small light at each door. Same issue inside. It’s almost as if lighting was an afterthought. So dark! We were also very disappointed in the bed and bath linens. Please invest in new! The towels and washcloths are worn out and many are stained. We had trouble with the washing machine and notified property manager. Response was quick, relaying instructions from cleaner.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne G.

10 July 2023

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

Amazing view

Had a nice time in the cabin. The walk way up to the cabin is pretty tough especially unloading and toting everything up and back down. Besides that we had a great time and the best view in any cabin we have ever rented!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T., Columbia SC

28 June 2023

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

Mountain stay

Really enjoyed the property. The driveway is a bit unnerving as there are multiple switchbacks and it is very steep. The cabin is wonderful. Very clean. The kitchen was very well stocked. But beware there isn’t much sound insulation- we could hear my Mom cough from our upstairs bedroom when she was in her bed directly below us. She said she could hear us talking as well. The views are wonderful. Most mornings we were above the clouds. One word of caution- the area between where you park and the cabin entrance is steep and not easy to navigate for my 70yo mother. It rained a lot and this walkway of stones was very slippery for most of our stay. It took two of us to help her navigate up and down. A handrail would be a great safety addition.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

lisa m.

21 June 2023

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

Ideas

The grill could use a cleaning. The upstairs stays warm. It is hard to make the whole place the same temp. Very loud but its a cabin!! Lots of positives but you know them!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sherri H.

1 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

cabin in the woods

the view was amazing the cabin was clean and big lots of beds and room to hang out bathrooms were great size and worked well. the only part that was rough was as you see the pictures the walk up to the cabin looks somewhat flat it is not it is a steep hill you have to climb to go up. as long as you don't take your elderly mother it is so worth every dime to stay!!!!! loved it Phillips family

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina A., Plymouth N.C.

1 Dec 2022

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

Thanksgiving 2022

First time ever going on vacation during Thanksgiving. I took all the food to cook there. Kitchen was perfect size. Family enjoyed the house. They all said it was perfect. The house is exactly as described. Views are amazing!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

14 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful!!

Our stay at this cabin was wonderful!! Felt like home!! Very comfortable, clean, spectacular views a close drive to our favorite park!! Got to see so much wildlife in Chattahoochee Valley!! Thank you so much!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla N.

3 Aug 2022

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

The cabin was amazing!

We had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

25 June 2022

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

Secluded and peaceful

The cabin is well furnished and we loved being so secluded. An evening walk down and back up the driveway was great exercise, for us and the dog!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Nathaniel O., Fernandina Beach, Florida

9 June 2022

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

Immaculate and Central

Our stay who manage this property are great. I’ve never seen a house so clean. The staff were helpful and resolved a few issues during our stay. The only limitation of this house was the steep drive in and hassle with opening the gate. The grounds were nice but I see potential if they tidied up a bit more, did some gardening and tree trimming. Indeed it was remote and there is no WiFi or LTE with Verizon. That’s a plus or minus depending on what you want. I would suggest this property to those who plan to do a lot of hiking/exploring and using this as a central “home base”, and the cabin is somewhat perched on a steep hill.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

George C.

4 June 2022

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

Wonderful Visit

This is a great property that made for a very comfortable stay. Everything was as described, and communications were easy. This is a fairly technology free location (no wifi, poor cell reception, old TV), but that's what we were looking for, so this fit the bill perfectly!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S., Geneva, IL

10 Dec 2021

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

Excellent

Wonderful stay, place, and people.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marlana B.

26 Oct 2021

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

Just perfect!

Absolutely loved our stay and hope to come back! Reviews were accurate when talking about the winding roads and driveway up! But we'll worth it! Kitchen was so well equipped with pots, pans, etc....I was able to cook to my hearts content. Views were incredible!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

29 Sept 2021

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

Had a great time

Propose to my woman

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

6 Sept 2021

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

Excellent mountain getaway

What a weekend and what a stay! This mountain top cabin was just the destination we needed this Labor Day weekend. Perfect views, comfortable living spaces and a nice fire pit and hot tub to relax in after daily outtings. All around lovely.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Famiglia de L.

4 Aug 2021

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

Incredible Hideout!

We loved our time away from the rest of the world. This is a beautiful location. And a true hideout from the rest of the world. Be prepared for the winding roads and trek to the front door.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky I.

2 Aug 2021

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

Very peaceful place, great location!

We enjoyed our stay very much the cabin was very clean, peaceful and very spacious would love to come and stay again. Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

18 July 2021

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

Almost heaven

There was 7 of us, tons of room! Ages 6 to 85. Although the path to the house from the parking is a tad steep and uneven my dad went slow and made it. So keep in mind if your bringing older people who are wobbly. But the view is undescribable Its so beautiful. Rocking swinging and relaxing in hot tub. Loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

3 July 2021

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

Beautiful location! Very clean.

Clean with nice accommodations! Beautiful views. Loved the front porch and hot tub! Charcoal grill and fire pit was nice too. Be advised that there are hair pins turns up the mountain and up the private driveway. I had a Rav 4 and did fine, but my brother rented a large van and had to reverse quite a few times to make the turns, as well as avoid on-coming traffic. The walk up to the home is steep and not accommodating for those with disabilities or those unsteady on their feet. Enjoyed downtown Waynesville and even spent the day in Pigeon Forge TN.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

20 June 2021

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

Outstanding!

If you want to go to the mountains and sit in a rocking chair on the front porch and see the beauty God created, this is the place! The cabin is fully updated with what you need. We loved the charcoal grill and hot tub too! We'd like to come back next year. a week earlier! Remember this place is on a mountain and there are no straight roads going up a mountain, so be prepared. We had no problem! Memories forever!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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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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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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2 bathrooms

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Upstairs bathroom

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