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Cardinals Nest In The Smokies ~ Family Friendly
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Popular amenities
- Spa pool on site
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom
4 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
About this property
Cardinals Nest In The Smokies ~ Family Friendly
Welcome to The Cardinal’s Nest 🏔️❤️
Peaceful mountain retreat on 4 private acres with stunning views, hot tub, and family-friendly space. Sleeps 8 + infant, with 4 bedrooms, playroom, and full amenities. Enjoy quiet seclusion while staying close to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Smoky Mountains, Cherokee, and Asheville. The perfect blend of relaxation, comfort, and adventure
Your Home in the Smokies
The Cardinal’s Nest is a spacious, family-friendly mountain cabin designed for comfort, connection, and unforgettable stays.
🏡 Property Highlights
Private cabin on 4 acres surrounded by nature
Sleeps up to 8 guests + infant
4 bedrooms (including a wildlife-themed kids’ room)
3 full bathrooms
Two living areas and two kitchens—perfect for families or groups
✨ Amenities You’ll Love
Hot tub with mountain views
Spacious deck with outdoor dining and grill
Fully equipped kitchens for home-cooked meals
Smart TVs (log into your favorite streaming apps)
Fresh mountain well water
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Features
Playroom filled with toys
Playpen, booster seat, potty seat, and jogging stroller
Comfortable layout for families traveling together
🌄 What Makes It Special
Peaceful, quiet setting “above the clouds”
Stunning Smoky Mountain views
Surrounded by woods for privacy and relaxation
Perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility
📍 Nearby Attractions
15 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway
20 minutes to Maggie Valley
30 minutes to Great Smoky Mountains National Park & Cherokee
30 minutes to Cataloochee Ski Area
45 minutes to Asheville
Peaceful mountain retreat on 4 private acres with stunning views, hot tub, and family-friendly space. Sleeps 8 + infant, with 4 bedrooms, playroom, and full amenities. Enjoy quiet seclusion while staying close to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Smoky Mountains, Cherokee, and Asheville. The perfect blend of relaxation, comfort, and adventure
Your Home in the Smokies
The Cardinal’s Nest is a spacious, family-friendly mountain cabin designed for comfort, connection, and unforgettable stays.
🏡 Property Highlights
Private cabin on 4 acres surrounded by nature
Sleeps up to 8 guests + infant
4 bedrooms (including a wildlife-themed kids’ room)
3 full bathrooms
Two living areas and two kitchens—perfect for families or groups
✨ Amenities You’ll Love
Hot tub with mountain views
Spacious deck with outdoor dining and grill
Fully equipped kitchens for home-cooked meals
Smart TVs (log into your favorite streaming apps)
Fresh mountain well water
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Features
Playroom filled with toys
Playpen, booster seat, potty seat, and jogging stroller
Comfortable layout for families traveling together
🌄 What Makes It Special
Peaceful, quiet setting “above the clouds”
Stunning Smoky Mountain views
Surrounded by woods for privacy and relaxation
Perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility
📍 Nearby Attractions
15 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway
20 minutes to Maggie Valley
30 minutes to Great Smoky Mountains National Park & Cherokee
30 minutes to Cataloochee Ski Area
45 minutes to Asheville
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About the area
Waynesville
Located in Waynesville, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shining Rock Wilderness and Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance, while LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts are cultural highlights. Barber Orchard Fruitstand and Waynesville Recreation Center are also worth visiting.
Haywood County, NC
What's nearby
- Hazelwood Soap Company - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
- Barber Orchard Fruitstand - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
- Balsam Spa - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
- LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
- Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
- Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 14 min drive
- Taco Bell - 14 min drive
- Papas & Beer - 14 min drive
- Maggie's Galley - 12 min drive
- Fuego - 14 min drive
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