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Location: Maggie Valley, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (Google's Map is wrong, so the house marker is approximate) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Cabin, Chalet, Mountain, View, House, New, River, Creek, Ski, Snow, Quiet, Cozy, Villa, Cottage, Home, Romantic, Smoky, Cherokee, Maggie, Valley, Asheville, Bryson, Waynesville
“A World Apart” is not your typical bare provisioned rental cabin locked away in a subdivision overlooking more houses than views. Its location was selected and the home painstakingly built by our family to take advantage of the best of Maggie Valley and Western North Carolina. The care and attention to detail is visible throughout.
Nestled on 5.5 secluded acres of Soco Mountain, our home offers a Romantic Oasis for Couples or the perfect Retreat for Families. Relax on the Full Wrap-Around Porch and unwind while enjoying the scenery and listening to the persistent harmony of Jonathan Creek winding through the valley below. If you’re still and quiet, some of the neighborhood hummingbirds might visit and perhaps even an owl or two will announce the arrival of dusk.
The downstairs of our home features a magnificent Stone Fireplace towering over the living room, Satellite HDTV with DVD, broad-plank hardwood floors, queen sleeper sofa, slate bathroom with Antique Claw-Foot Tub and walk-in shower. The Queen Bedroom features a large armoire, Satellite TV/DVD/VCR, and its own door leading to the hot tub. A fully-equipped and well-stocked kitchen with slate countertops and peninsula bar in addition to the dining table for six offers plenty of seating and amenities for your family gathering. Screen doors and windows allow for Mother Nature's ventilation and the sounds of the wilderness without being visited by it.
Upstairs the loft features a pool table and French Doors that open onto a Covered Porch complete with Dining Area. In the Master Suite, unwind in the slate-surround Jacuzzi Tub while gazing out at the mountainside or enjoying the soothing embers of the electric fireplace. Satellite HDTV with DVD invites you to just lounge in the pillow-top King Bed watching a movie. The French Doors from the Master open onto a Large Private Balcony that is the perfect place to enjoy the morning’s first cup of coffee.
For those who still feel the need to keep in touch with the outside world, free high-speed DSL wireless internet is provided. Please note that this service is wireless only so you'll have to have a wireless enabled computer to use the free service.
Wrap-around porches complete with rockers, swings, Adirondack chairs, charcoal grill and (our family’s favorite) a secluded hot tub for 6 are really why you vacation in the mountains. The upstairs Tin-Roofed Porch plays an unforgettably soothing melody on drizzly afternoons.
On adventuresome days, you’re a short walk to cascading waterfalls and only a few minutes drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Ghost Town in the Sky, the Cataloochee Ski Resort, Cherokee and Harrah’s Casino. A late afternoon trek to see the Elk in Cataloochee Valley is a must do and in little more than 30 minutes you can be enjoying the Biltmore Estate in Asheville or the Great Smokey Mountain Railroad in Bryson City.
We welcome you to be our guests and find out what makes our home "A World Apart!" However, don't just take our word for it. Our previous guests comments are the best editorial of what you can expect.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed : Queen Sleeper Sofa
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Large Jetted Tub
- Private Hot Tub : 6 Person Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV : 3 Flat Screen TV's. All with DVD Players and one with VCR
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Coffee Maker, Full Size Microwave, Toaster, Blender, Hand Held Mixer, Wine Glasses, Champagne Glasses, Grill Tools, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Wrap-Around Decks and Porches. Screened Doors at all entrances for great Mother Nature cross-ventilation.
- Balcony : Private upstairs Balcony off the Master Suite
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Woodsy in the Spring and Summer. Views in late Fall and Winter.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Cell Phone : Cell Tower is nearby so there's very good Cellular Service available.
- Broadband Internet : 3MB DSL provided
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Service is wireless only. You'll need a wireless capable computer to use the free service.
- Other Amenities
- Wrap-around porch with Swing, Rocking Chairs, Adirondack Chairs, and Hummingbird feeders to enjoy the wildlife and view. Tin roof covered porch upstairs with eating area. Claw foot Tub in downstairs bath. Electric Fireplace in upstairs Master can be enjoyed from the bed or the Jacuzzi Tub. Pool Table in Loft. Stone wood-burning Fireplace. 3 Satellite TV's with DVD's and a VCR. Ceiling Fans in bedrooms. Board Games and books. Non-smoking inside.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Pets are accepted on a case-by-case basis. An additional fee applies.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Ghost Town in the Sky, Cataloochee Ski Resort, Visit the Elk at Cataloochee Valley, Horseback Riding, Hiking, White Water Rafting, Trout Fishing, Bird Watching, Snow Skiing & Tubing in the winter, Miniature Golf, Gem Mining, Golfing, Cherokee Indian Reservation & Harrah's Casino, Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway & Great Smoky Mountains National Park nearby. Plus many more ideas in the "Things to Do" folder provided for you at the Cabin.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$165/night (2 night min.) .. $875/week
$200 Refundable Security Deposit (Security Insurance also available)
$50 Hot Tub fee (drained, cleaned, and refilled between each guest)
$45 Reservation fee & 12% North Carolina lodging taxes apply
Due to unpredictable Winter weather Trip Insurance is required for Dec-Feb visits
All Pets are case-by-case. Pet fee varies based upon length of stay.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Maggie Valley
The name “A World Apart” came quite easily standing on the porch one early evening. After your visit I hope you’ll understand why...
The land on which A World Apart sits has been in the family for a few decades. The cabin was started in 1985 and was literally built board by board by one person. It was a quiet retreat and went through numerous design changes and additions, but the interior was never completed (some would say it was never started). With its lack of insulation, few exposed frame walls, and roughed in plumbing and electrical, it was a fun place for getaways where no one could find you.
In 2006, after many years of the cabin sitting desolate, I purcahsed the property. That set off a two year adventure of weekly drives to the property, more Lowes trips than I ever thought possible, and a frustrating and painstakingly slow yet rewarding process of reworking and completing the interior of the cabin and bringing it up to current building code. The majority of the work was done by my family including all the framing, electrical, heating and air, insulation, cabinetry, tile work, flooring and stairs (which was milled from red oak trees from my primary house), and too many other details to recall them all. It was a labor of love that nearly broke me in so many ways.
We tried to pull from the best of the cabins we had visited around the Smokies and at the same time, add a little of our own flair and style. I am quite pleased with the result and have been rewarded by the many kind words and stories from guests.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
It’s all about location. The cabin sits just a few minutes West of Maggie Valley, Ghost Town, and Cataloochee Ski Resort. The Blue Ridge Parkway runs along the back side of the mountain. Even being so close to these amenities it feels as though you are on a quiet hiking trail in the middle of the Park. The 5.5 acres is surrounded on all sides by vacant properties so that there is literally no other sign of civilization within your view. The only sounds are the wind through the trees, the creek running through the hollow below, and nature living the way it was intended.
Our Cabin. Google's map of the area is wrong, so this is an approximation. I guess we're so secluded that Google doesn't even know how to find us. :-)
http://www.ghosttowninthesky.com/ Step back into the Wild West at this timeless, family-fun destination offering rides fit for the youngest buckaroo to the bravest outlaw. Ghost Town also features sta
http://www.cataloochee.com/ Offers Winter Skiing fun for the whole family.
The entrance to the parkway is only a few minutes from the cabin and offers a beautiful drive to Cherokee or Asheville with incredible vistas and great day spots.
http://www.tubemaggievalley.com/ Open in Winter, this is a 5-lane snow tube with a moving carpet lift. Fun for the whole family.
The BEST breakfast in the valley! There's a reason the lines are out the door until noon. http://www.joeyspancake.com/
Great Pizza and Greek Salads. Stay away from the pasta. They deliver to the cabin as well! :-)
Great Wings and Sliders (mini hamburgers). Lots of TVs. It's the place to hang out for the game or race.
very good steaks. If your looking for the special place for a Birthday, Anniversary, or Honeymoon, this is the place. It's upscale, but still has some Southern charm. Go here for a coupon: http://
This is practically an instiution in the valley and no trip would be complete without a stop at Granny's. Very good fried chicken and pork chops served family style.
This is where you'll find the elk. They come out of the forest at dusk to graze in the meadows. Well worth the trip. It's Cade's Cove but on a smaller and MUCH less populated basis.
Owner's Map of Maggie Valley
I've had a love for the Smokies throughout my life. Annual retreats to their splendor, beauty, and peace have been a part of my life since I was a small child. When I need a reprieve from the sometimes hectic "normal" life that I head to the bosom of these old mountains. Just one breath of cool, crisp morning air seems to put everything back in its proper place. I hope you too can find a little of that mountain magic. --Brien, Charlotte, NC
Property Photos
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- Welcome Home! - Maggie Valley Mountain Cabin
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- Rockers, Swing, & BBQ for peaceful days on the Full Wrap-Around Porch - Maggie Valley Mountain Cabin
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- Secluded Six Person Hot Tub to soak your cares away! - Maggie Valley Mountain Cabin
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- Open Living Room with picture window and Game Table
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- Queen Sleeper Sofa and comfy Loveseat invite you to stretch out and relax
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- Fully-Equipped and Well-Stocked Kitchen with seating at Bar
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- Dining Area Seats Six (2 arm chairs at game table)
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- Downstairs Bedroom features a Queen size bed
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- Gaming Area with Pool Table and View from Loft
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- Looking through French Doors to the Covered Balcony & Outside Dining Area
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- King-Size Sleigh Bed in the Master Bedroom
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- Massive Floor-to-Ceiling Wood Burning Fireplace
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- Inviting Antique Clawfoot Tub Downstairs
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- Master features a Large Jetted Tub with Romantic View
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- Both Bathrooms include a Walk-in Shower
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- Snow's just starting to fall; Fire's warm and inviting. Won't you stay awhile?
Traveler Reviews (44)
What we asked for and more!
Guest: Kat
(Atlanta, ga)
Date of Stay: 01/26/12
Review Submitted: 02/01/12
Beautiful, uniquely built secluded house. Highest built house on the mountain. Full use kitchen and spotlessly clean bathrooms. Hot tub felt and looked brand new. Perfect house for 2-4 adult guests. Definitely need a truck or full wheel drive vehicle for parts of drive up. Wifi and directv was a nice feature and nice size tv in main room.
Owner response:We're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. It was great having you as our guests and we look forward to having you visit again. We do highly recommend that our Winter guests have a vehicle appropriate for mountain roads covered in snow and ice. However, in the "Sunny" months I prefer to take my sports car when visiting. :-)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Guest: Gary and Wife
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Date of Stay: 12/05/10
Review Submitted: 12/30/10
Gary and I & Mocha & Sarge (our chocolate & Black labs) absolutely love the cabin! We all felt at home from the minute we arrived. It snowed the first 2 days we were here and we didn’t mind staying in & keeping warm by the fire. The wood in the house is just gorgeous and the stone fireplace is amazing. The stair railings are really neat, too. We’ve had fun enjoying the hot tub, the tub upstairs, and of course the pool table. We wanted a relaxing vacation & this cabin provided just that type of environment. Our fury babies were very relaxed this week too as all 4 of us could be found taking naps. :-) We enjoyed going to historic Waynesville, go to the coffee/furniture shop there & get a good cup of Kona coffee & you have to get a slice of coconut cake…truly a slice of heaven!! We also got to see Biltmore @ Christmas, which was neat. The Blue Ridge Parkway was closed for repairs, so that was a bummer. Maybe next time. Hopefully we can see some elk tomorrow and to to the Soco Falls down the road before it’s back to Raleigh. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cabin in these gorgeous mountains. It was the perfect winter getaway that we needed.
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Guest: Guest
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Date of Stay: 11/25/10
Review Submitted: 12/30/10
Guest from FL entered the following in our cabin's guest book: Our first Thanksgiving in the mountains was great! The peace and tranquility was much needed. The cabin was comfortable, great location. Enjoyed each and every day, but time passes too quickly in the beautiful mountains. Hiked a lot, hot tub sure helped! Have to return to the Florida Gulf coast tomorrow, but will cross this off my bucket list and hope to return next year.
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Guest: Jesse and Dolli
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Date of Stay: 10/29/10
Review Submitted: 12/30/10
Guest from FL entered the following in our cabin's guest book: Jesse & I want to thank you for an amazing week! From cutting up with the gas at the Grey Mule Farmer’s Market to the Beauty of the Blue Ridge Pkwy & newfound Gap and the view from Clingman’s Dome. We had a BLAST at the Maggie Valley Opry House! Raymond Fairchild is a HOOT!! The Elk at Cataloochee was inspiring and the drive over exciting! This cabin is like a home – beautiful & invitingly comfortable.
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Guest: Andrew and Brynn
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Date of Stay: 10/17/10
Review Submitted: 12/30/10
Guest from Atlanta, GA entered the following in our cabin's guest book: We’re back after our engagement trip up here last December! But this time, it’s for our honeymoon! When trying to decide where to go for our honeymoon, we thought what could be better than back up to the mountains and this amazing cabin. We were seeking a relaxing trip, and that’s exactly what we got, couldn’t have been better! Enjoyed the fall scenery, beautiful views, and couldn’t get enough of the hot tub. Just what we needed after our amazing, but hectic Wedding. Went to Asheville one evening for a beautiful dinner at the Sunset Terrace at the Grove Park Inn. An Amazing, full suset accompanied our dinner out on the terrace. Also went to see the elk one evening, which was a really cool experience, ended up being about 10 miles off of Cove Creek Road, up and down the mountain side. Our stay here was absolutely perfect, thank you so much for the awesome cabin, we will be back again!!!
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Guest: Guest
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Date of Stay: 10/16/10
Review Submitted: 12/30/10
Guest from Fort Mill, SC entered the following in our cabin's guest book: Death of the Diet After being on the Atkins/South Beach for 6 weeks and only 4 lbs from my goal, total crap broke out in MV, Cherokee and Waynesville as my 4 day vacation from the diet turned into a binge fill pursuit of carbohydrates: Pizza, Chips & Nacho Cheese, Hush puppies, Gravy, OJ, homemade Reesie Cup, Bread, Crackers, French Fries, Jelly, Twizzles, and Sour Gummy Bears. looks like I'll be checking into the Betty Crocker center for carb addicts when I get back home. Fried Apple Pie... This was the only carb I was going to eat, but time after time i was foiled in the quest for a FRIED APPLE PIE. Even went to the Apple Festival in Waynesville - they had everything apple, fruit, apple butter, jelly, jam, underwear, cake, bread, apple tacos, but no apple fried pies (turnover). On a surprising note, there was a Native American in Cherokee performing a chanting dance. Afterwards, he spoke with the audiance in his native New York accent while smokng his cigarettes. His family must have descended from the group that sold Manhattan for $24. Watch out for the local bear - he begs! The hike to Water Rock Knob was steep, and then was no water at the top. continued...Chipmunks or Muckrats? which are they? Like Visa, they are everywhere you are. One evening walking close by, I noticed 3-4 following me. Soon, I found myself surrounded by them. If only I had a Fried Apple Pie to offer as a sacrifice. Closer they came. I tried calling them Alvin, I tried playing Captain & Tennille, but nothing stopped them. What would happen to me? Would I be gnawed to death? Would small pieces of me be stored in their chubby cheeks? The answer lie in my failed diet. In my jacket was 4 oz (232 jelly Belly) - flavor very cherry. Throwing them in the air, thou tiny brained vermin went for the sour tasty treats as I made my escape. Had a Good Time.
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Guest: Joe "Mac" and Sherry
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Date of Stay: 09/20/10
Review Submitted: 12/30/10
Guest from Shallotte, NC entered the following in our cabin's guest book: After a 6 1/2 hour drive across NC & SC we're here!! We live at the beach and needed a break from the very hot, humid summer. We also have every species of bug known to mankind! Your cabin is great! You certainly planned it well, and decorated it nicely. Gorgeous forest - peaceful seclusion. The ceiling over the deck is exactly like the one, color and all, of ours in our home of 19 years on the Catawba River in Meclenburg Co - (Charlotte). Nostalgic! So far (9-25), we have not heard one hoot owl, :-), of course, no bears yet, so that's good! About this road - whew, our poor Buick will never be the same! Sherry hit a jackpot at Harrah's - happy days!!! Now we can go back again! Yesterday, 9-24, we arrived in Bryson City minutes after a bank robbery! Police cars zooming everywhere! After a chase they arressted him a block from the bank. To be continued. Today, we visited Waynesville and shopped on Main St. Very nice! Of course, I found Walmart - greatest one I've ever gone to! But, the hi-lite of the day has to be the multiple flushing toilet handle at the police dept!!! I kid you not! Push up for #1, down for #2!! :-) we rode the Great Smoky Mt. RR today. Great staff, but saw more kudzu than anything. Would not recommed unless the trees have changed color - especially considering the price. Ladies, check out Sassy Sisters up-scale consignement between Sylva and Dillsboro - great store! Men - knife store next door. Love the hot tub - Moon and Sun shining down (not at the same time). The wood work in the house is first class! Some lost people drove up after dark - a little creepy. Yea - "Dancing with the Stars" is on! Thanks for the washer/dryer! No Hoot Owl yet! We found a great antique store today (9-30) 7 miles west of Waynesville headed towards Sylva on the right. Name? We can't remember! Is has rained 20" back home in Shallotte the last 2 days. What a mess! Only 4 inches here. We grilled hamburgers tonight and enjoyed the great hot tub. Colder tonight. Back to Waynesville tomorrow. No Hoot Owl yet. Well, we go home tomorrow. It is 40 degrees today at 5:30. Feels great! We went to see friends today who have a farm in the country west of here. We have really enjoyed our trip. P.S. No Hoot Owl!
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Guest: Mizy Zhush
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Date of Stay: 07/31/10
Review Submitted: 12/30/10
Guest from Alabama entered the following in our cabin's guest book: My daughter Jinny loves this place very much. This is her first time living in a caibn. I hope she has this wonderful memory in her whole life. Love her Dad and Mom
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Guest: Qiuhui and Yuhao
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Date of Stay: 07/31/10
Review Submitted: 12/30/10
Guest from Alabama entered the following in our cabin's guest book: Is is really a good place to enjoy a period of world apart time. My family and my sister’s had a wonderful family reunion here. The cabin is prepared quite thoughtfully, with even detergent, hand soap provided for the convenience of visitors. We love it. The cozy cabin. The peace place, beautiful scene, and happy time leave us very deep impressions. We love the cabin very much. We are looking forward coming back again in the near future. Roll Tide Roll!! Our football team will get another champion in this year.
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Guest: Wade, Tishia, Keegan, Kerstan, Jeff and Lisa
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Date of Stay: 07/24/10
Review Submitted: 12/30/10
Guest from Bay Minnette, AL and Lower Burrel, PA entered the following in our cabin's guest book: We enjoyed our time at this great home away from home. We came on our first vacation with our children’s grandparents. First time we have spent this much bonding time together because we live so far away. We enjoyed tubing down the river in Cherokee. We love Cataloochee Valley “elk”. I just thought this drive was hair raising but the road to Cataloochee Valley made this look like a walk in the park. But it was worth it! Our most favorite was the mornings visiting on the poarch you really are a “World Apart” here. We loved our breakfast at Joey’s pancake house, Unto these Hills play, but would not spend our money again on the “authentic Indian village”. Thanks for sharing this wonderful place. FYI – we viewed the Elk from 6:45 – 8:00 had to leave the house about 5:45-6 to get there gates close at 8Pm.
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