Unwind at Cataloochee Hideaway, a log-sided cabin that will make your mountain escape seem effortless. Tucked among the treetops, the cabin is packed with extras including high-speed internet, gas-log fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, delightful master suite and recreation including foosball, electronic darts, billiards, ping pong and an electronic gaming table. Easy access and motorcycle friendly via paved roads and driveway. Enjoy the privacy and tranquility afforded by the surrounding woodlands. Keep connected with high-speed internet. Stay comfy year-round with ease with central air/heat, a supplemental propane furnace plus two gas log fireplaces. It’s a destination on its own with recreation galore, and a convenient home base to explore the Great Smokies, Maggie Valley, Cataloochee Ski & the many treasures of Western NC.

The perfect setting for the family or small group to relax amid the mountain ambiance, with spaces to gather and places to find your privacy. Here are some details on this beautiful hideaway:

Ground Level
• All game lovers to the rec room for foosball, electronic darts & many classic arcade games on a console featuring Ms Pac-Man
• Enjoy complimentary cable programming on the 60” Smart Android TV in the TV room. Or log in to your own subscription services.
• Park in the garage, or use it as your ping-pong room.
• A twin day bed + half bath add a sleeping option

Main Level
• You’ll feel synergy with the forest in the great room, with big windows all around and a vaulted ceiling open to the loft.
• Relax by the toasty-warm no mess gas log fireplace with an effortless flip of the switch. Lounge by the fire while enjoying the living room Roku/Fire TV.
• Whip up your favorite meals in the well-equipped kitchen with quality cookware, a supply of all the essential tools you’ll need, plus generous pantry space for your supplies.
• The occupants of the romantic Master Suite will delight in the gas log fireplace, king sized bed, 50” Smart Fire TV and bath with shower, double sinks and claw foot tub for luxurious soaks.
• A laundry room and half bath complete this level, with three entrances opening onto the covered deck.

Loft Level
• Shoot a game of pool on the 7-foot pool table overlooking the great room.
• Make yourself at home in the generously sized queen bedroom. There’s a second dormer bedroom with two full-sized bed and hotel quality plush towels and cotton linens.
• There’s a second full bath in the loft with shower/tub.

Outdoors
• Absorb the peaceful surroundings on the large private fully covered wrap-around deck with rockers, spaces for dining, and a big old-fashioned porch swing, with ceiling fans to supplement mother nature’s breeze.
• In the summer you’ll be enveloped in greenery. The falling leaves permit a few glimpses of the mountains through the trees.
• Take a stroll through the woods to the gazebo. Escape from the pack to read a book, nature watch or meditate.
• Grill your favorites on the gas BBQ grill.
• Play corn-hole & giant Jenga.
• Watch for elk and bear visitors, and delightful hummingbirds in the spring and summer.

The surrounding Great Smoky mountains offer opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to hike, bike, fish, river raft, nature watch and explore scenic drives and waterfalls. Elk watching is a unique local opportunity with a now thriving herd resettled in Cataloochee Valley. Motorcycle enthusiasts will be thrilled to find scenic and challenging rides. The many quaint towns in the region offer arts & crafts, history, Native American Indian culture, music, dining and shops to explore. Agritourism is thriving in the region with farm to table dining experiences and locally grown products. In the warmer months the higher elevation offers a summer respite with cooler temperatures and abundant greenery. During the fall, this is one of the most spectacular areas for leaf viewing. There's a full calendar of winter activities too, including skiing and snow tubing.

Less than 10 minutes: Interstate 40

Less than 20 minutes: Maggie Valley, Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum, Lake Junaluska Golf Course

Less than 25 minutes: Tube World, Lake Junaluska Aquatic Center, Waynesville

Less than 35 minutes: Blue Ridge Parkway, Cataloochee Valley, Soco Falls, Cataloochee Ski

Less than 45 minutes: Biltmore Estate, Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport

Less than 50 minutes: Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, Oconoluftee Visitor Center - Great Smoky Mountains National Park

We will forward a virtual welcome guide to provide arrival information and orient you to the cabin and the area before your travel date.

Please feel free to message with any questions you have!

Additional Rules and Safety Information:

We share the mountain with wildlife, including black bears and elk and they have been seen on the property and immediately outside the cabin in the past. We recommend that guests refer to the National Park Service guidance for recommendations in the event of an encounter. We require that outdoor areas, including the cabin deck, be kept free from trash and food scraps to avoid attracting wildlife.

The cabin may not be suitable for all children because of the steep hillside, multiple stairs and fireplaces, and potential for wildlife encounters on the premises. Child/baby equipment and safety devices are not provided.

HOA rules include speed limit of 10 MPH, no parking on the road, no airborne fireworks and no unreasonably loud music or noise between the hours of 10 PM-7AM in accordance with Haywood County rules.

House rules not noted above include no smoking or vaping indoors, food off-limits in gazebo to avoid bear damage, gas logs must not be moved and fireplaces should not cooked over, wifi and house electronic devices must remain in place and connected, and avoiding placing excessive weight on the pool table.

There is no regular trash collection in this area and garbage must be taken to a nearby county waste disposal site. For guest convenience upon departure, housekeeping will dispose of several bags of trash. Guests staying longer than several days are responsible for interim garbage disposal, or may request special trash pick-up for an extra fee.

Winter Access - While the cold season here is typically not extreme, winter weather may occasionally present travel challenges. A 4 WD vehicle, while not required in normal weather, is strongly advised for inclement wintry conditions. The paved road up the mountain to the cabin is maintained by the HOA, including snow removal when needed. While there are a number of other homes and vacation rentals that use the road, we don't have control over how quickly snow removal may occur. There is a snow shovel and ice melt on the premises for guest use if necessary, and parking at the top of the driveway may be the preferred option during inclement conditions. At this time we don't have a contractor on demand to clear the driveway. As long as guests understand the risks, and that extra effort may be involved to access the driveway, we are happy to host you during the winter season.

Recommend motorcyclists arrive during daylight hours. As specified by North Carolina Statutes, Chapter 42A, Vacation Rental Act: THIS IS A VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT UNDER THE NORTH CAROLINA VACATION RENTAL ACT. THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE DEFINED BY LAW AND INCLUDE UNIQUE PROVISIONS PERMITTING THE DISBURSEMENT OF RENT PRIOR TO TENANCY AND EXPEDITED EVICTION OF TENANTS. YOUR SIGNATURE ON THIS AGREEMENT, OR PAYMENT OF MONEY OR TAKING POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY AFTER RECEIPT OF THE AGREEMENT, IS EVIDENCE OF YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT AND YOUR INTENT TO USE THIS PROPERTY FOR A VACATION RENTAL