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

Mountain cabin with a hot tub, near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Waynesville, NC
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪52 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

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

*Lack of reviews from January to April 31st due to the house being closed for Winter as well as our many repeat guests who book directly*

If you experience any issues booking—such as website timeouts, date glitches, or payment errors—please reach out right away. We’re happy to assist!

Welcome to Elk Point Cabin, managed by Carolina Mountain Vacation Homes
A trusted, family-owned business proudly serving Maggie Valley and Waynesville travelers since the early 1990s.

Nestled on 10 private acres between Maggie Valley and Waynesville, this authentic log cabin combines rustic mountain charm with modern comfort. With sweeping Smoky Mountain views and Great Smoky Mountains National Park just 2 miles away, Elk Point Cabin is the perfect year-round retreat for nature lovers and relaxation seekers alike.

THE SPACE

This spacious retreat accommodates up to 8 guests and features:
• 3 bedrooms – 2 queens on the main level and 1 king Sleep Number upstairs
• Sleeping loft with 2 trundles (ideal for kids)
• 2 full bathrooms
• Open great room with vaulted ceilings and a stone wood-burning fireplace
• Fully equipped kitchen with cookware, dishes, utensils, microwave, and coffee options (Keurig & regular)
• Washer / dryer for guest use

Please note: Access from the driveway is via a short inclined stone pathway with handrail; the property is not suitable for guests with mobility challenges.

RELAXATION & OUTDOOR LIVING

Enjoy two covered decks with rocking chairs and a swing, perfect for morning coffee or stargazing at night.
After a day of hiking or sightseeing, unwind in the five-person hot tub, gather at the fire pit, or grill dinner on the charcoal BBQ.

AMENITIES

• 3 bedrooms / 2 full baths
• King Sleep Number bed, 2 queens, loft with 2 trundles
• High-speed Wi-Fi (2025 upgrade)
• Satellite TV
• Wood-burning fireplace
• Hot tub and fire pit
• Charcoal grill
• Central heat & AC
• Washer / dryer
• Fully stocked kitchen with microwave, cookware, and coffee makers
• Linens & towels provided
• Starter paper products and soaps included
• 1 small dog (≤ 35 lbs) allowed – $75 + tax fee (required disclosure when booking)
• No smoking inside the home

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Cataloochee Valley / Elk Viewing Area – 3 mi
• Maggie Valley – 14 mi
• Waynesville – 16 mi
• Cherokee – 30 mi
• Asheville & Biltmore Estate – 36 mi

A four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicle is required during the winter months (November 1 through mid-April) due to possible snow and icy mountain roads. The property is accessible year-round, but weather conditions can change quickly at higher elevations—please plan accordingly.

Day-trip favorites: Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Grandfather Mountain, and Lake Lure.

HOUSE RULES

• Check-in after 4 PM / Check-out by 10 AM
• Maximum occupancy: 8 guests
• No parties or events
• No smoking inside the home
• 1 small dog (≤ 35 lbs) allowed with fee
• Minimum renter age: 25 years
• Please respect neighbors and the mountain environment

HOST MESSAGE

Our team at Carolina Mountain Vacation Homes looks forward to welcoming you to Elk Point Cabin, where ten acres of privacy, breathtaking views, and the sounds of nature create the ultimate Smoky Mountain experience.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
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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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Cataloochee Valley. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Smoky Mountain Jumphouse, or consider a night out at Folkmoot Friendship Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 21 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 25 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 45 min drive - 65.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 52 min drive - 54.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ben’s Backdraft BBQ - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ghost Outpost - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Swag Country Inn - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪J Creek Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Gigi's Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Log Cabin right next to entrance of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park!?

On-site parking is available 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.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 68 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The drive up to the cabin was a bit unnerving but definitely worth the ride. Perfect cabin to escape the world.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Williamson S.

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

Amazing Mountain Rental

My wife and I love the outdoors and wanted a place to stay when visiting the Smokey Mountains National Parks and this was an awesome place! Not only does it have quick access to the Catalochee Valley but also was secluded and had ample privacy. It also had an amazing, beautiful, and picturesque sunrise view from the porch and bedroom. We will definitely be renting here again in future visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla N.

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

Phillip D.

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

Our stay

Very secluded, beautiful cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

amber w.

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S., Geneva, IL

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

Excellent

Wonderful stay, place, and people.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holli W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

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

Chris A.

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

George C.

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

Kimberly P.

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

Ivonne G.

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

Gina A., Plymouth N.C.

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

Chloe B.

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

Great weekend spot!

The cabin was super clean, had some puzzles and toys, and even a treasure trove of 90’s movies that we broke into on a rainy day. The cabin and view are nice enough that it is pleasant to stay at the property for a few days without any real plans. Walks with young kids do need to be well supervised because your on the side of a mountain, but that was half the fun. The kitchen was fully equipped and we had everything we needed for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marlana B.

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

Anah M.

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

Elk Point Beauty

This home has amazing views from the porch. We enjoyed many hours just swinging and enjoying the natural beauty of the mountains. It is also incredibly near Cataloochee valley for elk and bear sitings and hiking. The road to the driveway and the driveway itself are a bit stressful but after a few times you get used to hairpin turns and watching out for oncoming traffic. Overall would incredibly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Sherri H.

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

Dottie S., Addieville IL

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

Fun in the mountains

We loved that the property was very private and secluded, however the road to the property and the driveway made things interesting! The property looked exactly as it did online and was very clean. There were 8 of us that stayed there and I loved the fact that the table sat 8 so we could all eat together, not a lot of other properties had a big enough table. It was big enough that everyone could spread out and have their own space when they needed some down time. We loved the weather there as it was over 100 heat index back home that week :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

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

8/10 Good

lisa m.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

Dr. Nathaniel O., Fernandina Beach, Florida

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

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Hosted by Carolina Mountain Vacation Homes

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Celebrating 30 Years of Exceptional Hospitality in Maggie Valley!

As one of the original vacation rental companies in Maggie Valley, we are incredibly proud to continue serving our guests and homeowners with the same personalized care and commitment that started it all—30 years ago! 💙

We’ve intentionally remained a small, locally owned company so we can offer truly hands-on, customized service. With the addition of our experienced agent, Paul Wait, we’re now able to provide 24/7 support—ensuring that whether you're a guest or an owner, someone local and knowledgeable is always here for you.

We’re LOCAL. We’re AVAILABLE. And we’re here for YOU.

Thank you for choosing and supporting Carolina Mountain Vacation Homes—where hospitality feels like home.

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Katie Hermida & Shelda Muirhead
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