A Star Catcher's Retreat - Spectacular Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Single Level

• Definitely "NOT-a-krapper" but a KEEPER!

  Definitely "NOT-a-krapper" but a KEEPER!

  • Guest Noelle
  • Date of stay 03/23/13
  • Review Submitted 05/10/13
  Simply WONDERFUL! The views were even better than the photos on VRBO show! Wew drove up from Florida for Spring Break and were treated to an unusual 13" of snow in late March! It was fabulous and the fresh snow made the cabin even more beautiful. Our family of four, which includes two teens, was very comfortable in the cabin. The floorplan gave everyone some privacy but still kept us close for meal time and warming up by the wood-burning stove fireplace. The wrap around deck was amazing, with what we considered to be the finest view in the Smokey Mountains. We did a lot of scenic driving while here and never found a view better than what we had while at Star Catcher's Retreat. We enjoyed the hot, fresh water of the spa on the deck just outside the master bedroom. I think it is quite possible that every bird in North Carolina has the cabin on their birdfeeder "radar", since we had to fill the feeders every day to keep the endless bird traffic satisied! Luckily the Walmart was close enough, that we were able to replenish the supply left by the owners. The beds were really comfy with soft sheets and an abundance of pillows and blankets on hand. Direct TV kept us well informed of the incoming weather, and we had good cell service the entire time we were at the cabin. The location was literally a ten minute drive from the Cataloochee Ski Resort, which we were able to enjoy as well. Although "Ghost Town in the Sky" was not yet open for the summer season, we could clearly see the yellow rollercoaster that sits atop the adjacent mountain from the deck at the cabin. Even on the day that we were "snowed in", we enjoyed a nice long hike on the property that surrounds the cabin (basically the driveway). BTW, the title of my review is an inside joke based on the sense of humor the owners obviously have...since they covered the well's pump with an "outhouse-like" structure which they hung a sign stating "Not a Krapper". My husband posed for a photo (or two) in front of the quirky shed, for a laugh of course. The location is close to shopping and restaurants as well as an easy drive to Asheville. The only negative was really part of the fun...the steep, narrow driveway with switchbacks was even a surprise to some local friends we invited up one night for dinner. I sent a text warning them of the driveway because of the heavy snow, but since we are from Florida, they thought we were exaggerating until they arrived. Even without 4WD, we all made it up!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Honeymooners!

  Honeymooners!

  • Guest Beachbums from ENC
  • Date of stay 03/31/13
  • Review Submitted 04/24/13
  We spent our honeymoon at the Star Catcher's Retreat the week of 3/31/13-4/7/13. My husband and I absolutely loved the cabin and we are so glad we chose to come to Maggie Valley! We thought about taking a trip out of the country, but felt like staying close to home and we are glad we made that decision. The cabin was very clean with linens all ready for us :) It was such a cozy atmosphere and we loved the decorations. The king size bed was wonderful (we have a queen at home) so that was a nice treat for the week. We also LOVED the hot tub out on the deck! It was one of our favorite parts of the home and it worked great all week. We adventured out in Maggie Valley, Cherokee, Waynesville, Asheville, and Brevard during our week horseback riding, shopping, eating out :), and waterfall hunting which was a lot of fun. We are planning to return to the Star Catcher's Retreat with our family (or friends) in the near future. Thank you for such a wonderful week and sharing your lovely home with us!! PS-Sure glad we had a 4wd truck...the driveway was interesting, but defiantly a memory we won't forget!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you for sharing your input with us and we are glad you had a wonderful time in the home and the area! Mountain drives can be a little fun but for the good views like A Starcatcher's has, they sometimes are adventureous! Glad you enjoyed your visit and come back anytime!

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• Absolutely Wonderful Place to Stay!

  Absolutely Wonderful Place to Stay!

  • Guest Andy
  • Date of stay 07/17/11
  • Review Submitted 09/13/11
  We were needing a get away from the daily grind and found it at Star Catcher's Retreat. From the moment we arrived we knew that we had made the right choice. The views were amazing, the cabin was spotlessly clean and extremely well thought out. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals, that were enjoyed on the spacious decks overlooking the valley below. We made a trip to the local grocery store and loaded up with fresh produce and meats so we could prepare our food at the cabin, on the gas grill, while enjoying the views and spending family time together. In the four days we were there we only had one meal that was not eaten outdoors and that was due to an afternoon rain shower. There are many attractions for the whole family within a short driving distance and then you can come back and soak the sore muscles in the hot tub in the evening. We were so amazed at how well the cabin is maintained and laid out. There are 3 bedrooms, each with their own private full baths. This is so convenient for a group of three couples. The game room with the ping-pong table was so much fun in the evenings. There are so many things to do, I'm not sure why there is a TV in the cabin. We never turned it on! A short drive away is Cherokee. We went to the river and let our daughter play in the cold water after we made a visit to the Cherokee Indian Museum and visited some of the shops. We returned to the cabin on the Blue Ridge Parkway and enjoyed more unbelievable mountain views. The ride up to the Cataloochee Valley for hiking and elk watching was priceless. We were there in July and the elk calves were wondering around in the fields with the bull and cow elks. It was so nice to see this majestic animal making a comeback to this area. The elk were brought in to this park in 2001 and are doing well in the Cataloochee Valley, the herd is around 140 strong at this time. If you need a get away from the normal hustle and bustle, make this your destination, you won't be disappointed. This is one of the most peaceful places I have ever been and we will be back again, soon. Andy M. & Family

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Jon/Darla's Vacation

  Jon/Darla's Vacation

  • Guest Jon
  • Date of stay 08/15/11
  • Review Submitted 08/21/11
  We had a great time at this cabin; The mountain view is spectacular, it's 5 minutes from Maggie Valley; has good front/back porch, bar-b-que, super clean hot-tub, great bed. Kitchen is well stocked with pots/pans, good equipment, even has a separate room for ping-pong! Well worth the money. Very clean. Maggie Valley has great amenities/entertainment, etc.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Truly Million Dollar Views

  Truly Million Dollar Views

  • Guest Jean, Melanie, Paul--CJ and Lucy
  • Date of stay 08/30/10
  • Review Submitted 09/11/10
  My Mom, Paul and I took our 2 dogs and stayed the week(8-30 to 9-6-10). My mom's only request for a cabin, was that it have "fantastic mountain views". This cabin exceeded all of our expectations.Cherly/MVP was a joy to work with, provided answers to all of our questions and answered my emails within 2 hours of hitting send. The drive up to the cabin was awesome!!-made my mom nervous with the grade and winding switchbacks - but Paul had a blast testing the 4-Runner's abilities! The cabin was a bit stuffy on arrival, but we opened all of the windows and it soon cooled off. The mountain air, breezes and cabin_window views will be sorely missed!! The cabin meets all of your needs-beds comfy!. We enjoyed Waynesville on Tuesday and an awesome lunch at the Sweet Onion. Their crab cakes were to DIE for, the French Onion soup was authentic and Paul's meatloaf "sandwich" was delicious. Don't miss J Arthur's for Prime Rib (we went back twice) (don't waste your time at Hurley's) For Barbeque, it is WELL worth your trip to Fat Buddies in Waynesville. The service was awful, but the BBQ is really, really good. We shopped in Waynesville, Cherokee, MValley - but if you are looking for jewelry - a remembrance of some sort, don't miss that little purple shop on Soco Road just down from MVP properties. I have NEVER seen such an awesome inventory and they have some really, really special, beautiful pieces. On Sunday, we rode over to Cherokee (unfortunately-very touristy), but we had a blast mining at the Smoky Mountain Gold and Gem mine. My mom had the most fun. She and my daughter both found some really nice stones (make friends with the guys there and they will help you fill up your bag) Don't forget to rummage through the trough - folks throw away lots of nice stones. Mom and Morgan had their emeralds cut and mounted and the stones came yesterday..not bad looking. I found some nice pottery in the Native American Craft shop in Cherokee and discovered "white buffalo" turquoise - I regret not getting a piece. We also got to veiw the Elk grazin in an open field just after the new HSchool location. Paul and I did tour Biltmore, but I think it was highly overpriced! $140 for 2 just to get in the gate. We most enjoyed the hunt for waterfalls (Looking Glass Falls and Moore Cove), Hiking with the puppies, Rock Crawling in Paul's4Runner, driving the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Hot Tub, and the hummingbirds at cabin. Trying to talk Paul into Christmas in MValley!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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• Perfect Secluded Getaway

  Perfect Secluded Getaway

  • Guest Joe and Stacy
  • Date of stay 06/07/10
  • Review Submitted 06/28/10
  My wife and I spent our honeymoon at Starcatcher’s. We had a fantastic time! The cabin is beautiful, so much space! Everything seemed brand new and very clean. This is a cabin that has everything, and each part of it was thought out- you can tell that no expense was spared; with tile and wood floors, a hot tub, dishwasher, and satellite TV! The views are indeed spectacular, and the cabin is incredibly secluded- trust me you can’t see or hear anyone close by. The drive up the mountain on the drive way is fun, with many switchbacks cut through the trees and up the mountainside- the cabin is so far above the road (which you can’t see at all from up there) that we never heard a car drive by. The cabin is an easy drive down the mountain into Maggie Valley, only about 5 minutes. About 30 minutes to the entrance to Great Smoky Mountain NP, and the drive is on the beautiful scenic parkway. We really enjoyed driving that every day to get to the park. Our one trip all the way to the Gatlinburg side confirmed our choice to get away from all the commercialism and tourist traps- we were so glad we didn’t get a place in the busy and loud city where everyone else seemed to be staying. We loved everything about the cabin- and we will be back!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• a heavenly retreat!

  a heavenly retreat!

  • Guest ncmountainlover
  • Date of stay 03/26/10
  • Review Submitted 05/21/10
  i have stayed in this cabin during 3 different seasons and it's hard to say which was my favorite - i loved them all. the cabin itself is cozy, clean and beautiful. love waking up, making a cup of coffee and sitting outside on the wrap-around deck with the view of other mountains and valleys below. short drive to the blue ridge parkway, cherokee and the quaint town of waynesville. also close to asheville; can't wait to go back!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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$165.00/nt (3 Night Min.) ... $750.00/weekly ... $2400.00/monthly
Prices Include Cleaning Fee
Prices Do Not Include NC Sales Tax & Occupancy tax at 11%
Refundable $300.00 Security Deposit OR
Damange Waiver Insurance of $45.00 Fee (Non-refundable)
Hot Tub Fee $50.00, Sales Tax $3.50
Pet Fee $100.00 (non-refundable), Sales Tax $7.00

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.