Sip your coffee in rocking chairs on deck, gaze at the colors of the sun rise
Location: Maggie Valley, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (35 min Asheville, 20 min Cherokee, 10 min Blue Ridge HWY) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: Log Cabin nestled in the woods
Come to the PONDEROSA for ultimate relaxation. A beautiful two story log home at 4900 feet of elevation in the mountains of Maggie Valley, North Carolina, on Balsam Mountain. A serene private woodsy home on 1.25 acres with wonderful view. Be in remote privacy and feel the stress flow out of you.
Sit in the new 2011 HOT TUB under covered deck sit and rock your cares away. Back deck with 6 rocking chairs and hot tub. No houses are visible from back deck, only woods , wonderful long range and valley views. Both bird feeder and hummingbird feeder on back porch. Also with second uncovered porch in front with 4 chairs. Can view few houses only from driveway area. Ponderosa has recent extensive DVD movie selection 2 HDTV's ; AIR HOCKEY and FOOSBALL available, take a 20 minutes hike to Smoky Mountains, roast marshmallows at the FIREPIT. Feel like you are camping at the firepit which is down a path. Or just plain relax. The chipmunks, hummingbirds, and Carolina wrens also like to visit the Ponderosa. A couple times of the year Edgar the elk stops by for a visit. That is what my guest named the elk. There are numerous hummingbirds during summer months.
Once at the Ponderosa, you are away from civilization with total peacefulness. The temperature at the Ponderosa averages a minimum 10 degrees cooler than the valley. Open the windows for fresh air, but if needed gas heat or AC available. Wireless internet is available on porches and throughout house for those that like to surf the internet and be with nature at same time.
Road is a hard surface dirt/gravel with steep access for 0.5 mile. Total length of road is 1.3 mile. Would recommend all wheel drive for inclement weather ie snow. ( Snow usually falls in Jan, Feb, March) I have used my Camry many times over the years. Front wheel drive is needed in summer months. The road does have guardrail on initial 0.3 mile of road.
Please if need more pictures, have a letter with pictures ready to send out, just ask for it. thanks!
Please note : minimum age to rent condo is 25 years old. If 21 to 25 years old, I consider on individual basis but increase returnable security deposit to $225.
For family reunions on a mountain top , please ask about next door neighbor property available called Smoky Sunrise.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Air conditioning, ceiling fans, or open the windows for fresh air. Property 10 degrees cooler than valley
- Linens Provided : All linens provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage : foosball and air hockey table in garage. Have a champion tournament. Large garage to easily still pull one vehicle. Garage has Chink log finish.
- Covered Parking : garage
- Wood Fireplace : buckstove insert; also large firepit down path with benches.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : master bedroom downstairs with queen and upstairs bedroom with queen bed also. Loft w/ queen size sleeper sofa
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Trundle bed in loft
- Convertible Bed : queen size sleeper sofa in loft
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : 2011 new hot tub under covered deck with great view; Back deck is very private area with only woods and view noted.
- Cable/Satellite TV : 37 inch 2011 HDTV to enjoy that DVD library LR with dvd/vcr and DVD player; also CD player w/ speakers; upstairs in loft is a second 32" HDTV ( purchased 2009) with dvd player in loft also
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : numerous recent DVD collection, old VHS tapes, movies updated three times/year.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : small CD selection
- Foosball
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, ice maker, crock pot, pots/pans. Lots of large cups, and dishes.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Covered deck with wonderful long and valley views. Very private area with only woods in front and around deck. Hot tub and rocking chairs on back deck. From back deck view and watch birds at bird feeder. Back deck has Hummingbird feeder which is constantly active. Front porch is uncovered. Other houses visible only from front deck and driveway.
- Balcony : 2 decks, one in front of home, and one long covered deck on back side of home with wonderful views
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Fantastic Views; both long range mountain views and valley views of Maggie Valley. On clear night can see the lights of Maggie Valley and Lake Junaluska. Unbelievable star gazing. Put the chairs out on driveway and watch the shooting stars.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : wireless internet available. Bring your laptop and sit on back deck while cruising the internet.
- Other Amenities
- dry stacked Stone Fireplace with buck stove insert, HOT TUB under covered deck, Air Hockey Table,Foosball table, CD and tape Player, Ceiling Fans, Air Conditioning, Large movie selection for your viewing, Rocking chairs on covered deck, Provide hummingbird feeders and bird feeders, Coffee maker, A Campfire pit area is down path with benches, Central gas heating, Paved driveway, Nice yard
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : occasionally accept small pets on review.(25lbs or less) ; must be crated when leave house or at night. must bury excrements. $100 non refundable pet fee
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Other Activities
- maybe Edgar the Elk will stop by (that is what my guests named him)Star gazing, Numerous dirt roads around property for hiking, can hike to Heintooga Road in the Smoky Mountain(20 minute steep hike), Pick blackberries in July, campfire site down a path from house with benches, (Activities in Maggie Valley), Ghost Town in the Sky, Bluegrass shows, Wheels Through Time Museum, Carolina Nights Show, Numerous Golf Courses, Go-Karts, Trout Fishing, Horseback Riding (Activities Nearby), 10 minutes to Blue Ridge parkway milepost 452, 8 near Heintooga Road leading to Smoky Mountain National Park, Cataloochee Valley in Smoky Mountain National Park to see the elk, 40 minutes to Biltmore Estate, Hiking in Pisgah or Smoky Mountain National Park, Sliding Rock/Waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest, Cherokee Indian Reservation & Harrah's Casino, Whitewater Rafting, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Santa's Land, River tubing, Gem mining, fishing in Cherokee
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
weekly rate: $725/ Daily Rate: $120 per night;includes all taxes;cleaning fee $85
Hot Tub fee $50, firewood INCLUDED in price.Calendar up to date;
5 nt min,4 nt min 45 days from arrival date,3 nt min 21 days prior arrival date.
If days are available in between present rentals, then 3 day night minimum allowed
Accept credit card payment via paypal for 3% fee(invoice sent via email)
$150 Security Deposit (refundable if no damages & return of key).
No smoking policy;pets considered$100 petfee;hottub drained&refilled between guest
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1996
The Unique Benefits at this House
Blackberries everywhere in July and August. Like the privacy of being in the woods with great view. Favorite is sitting in hot tub on cold night looking at the lights of Lake Junaluska on a clear night. Like walking around all the dirt roads and hiking to Heintooga Road in the smokies. The fire pit in the summer time is surrounded by woods and house not visible secondary foliage. You can sing loud and we have terrible singing voices. Love watching the hummingbirds zoom around. And Edgar the Elk is always welcome when he stops by.
Heintooga Rd. Able to Hike to this area and numerous dirt roads to hike also.
Owner's Map of Maggie Valley
Jim and Paula. We bought this home as a family getaway. It was the best thing we ever did. We always feel totally relaxed when come back from the mountains. The Ponderosa has a very homey feel. It definitely gave our family quality time. Now the kids are grown up and just Jim and myself go on trips to the Ponderosa.
I try to keep everything that will be needed for that special cabin on top of the mountain experience. We have taken a picture every year when we leave the Ponderosa. This is us standing on the Ponderosa deck on cloudy day this year when we left the mountains.
Property Photos
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- Sip your coffee in rocking chairs on deck, gaze at the colors of the sun rise - Maggie Valley, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental
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- The Ponderosa; wrap around porch; front sitting area by front door. - Maggie Valley, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental
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- Living Room is cozy as a flannel blanket.37 "Tv ,recliner rockers. leather couch - Maggie Valley, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental
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- Queen size bed in master bedroom downstairs.
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- upstairs bedroom with queen bed
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- both long range and valley views of Maggie valley and Soco Road.
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- Loft w/ trundle twin beds &queen sleeper sofa; 32" TV; light up logs.& bullhorns
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- upside down bird checking out Long range view with low clouds from covered deck
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- Hot tub is ready and waiting on covered deck. Lots of rocking chairs on Porch
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- Soaking in hot tub and enjoying this autumn view; west view toward Soco Rd.
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- Nice long range views. Peaceful quiet area. Secluded area
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- Sit on the bench and roast marshmallows and sing songs by the firepit
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- Dining Room table. 8 chairs for everyone to sit and have that good BBQ
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- Amazing fast hummingbirds. Keep 2 feeders on back deck.
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- Kitchen with all essentials.
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- Nice Yard; also paths down to firepit and bench sitting area
Traveler Reviews (15)
Amazing!
Guest: Miranda
(St Petersburg, Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/30/11
Review Submitted: 11/13/11
Such a late review...but I'm putting it up now! The road up was rough, yes, but do not let that discourage you!! It is worth this Heaven on Earth. My now fiance proposed to me at the fire pit on Thursday September 1st 2011. I cannot imagine a more beautiful, relaxing, wonderful place to get proposed to. It was so romantic! We plan on coming there for our honeymoon(hopefully late April-May 2012) for a while longer than we were able to stay this time. I cannot get enough of this place. Looking at our pictures makes my heart ache. I miss the hummingbirds and the chipmunks...I was not able to see the elk though. On our last morning there I saw 2 dogs on the driveway(maybe those were the 2 dogs that were lost since we left on the 4th of September?). I must say thank you to the hostess for a very well stocked kitchen. We forgot creamer for our coffee the first morning, but tackled the road and went into town. I also suggest going to the bookstore in town and purchasing the Moonshiner's Daughter...it is a tough book but very good...and you can meet the writer! Other than going into town for a few things, we never left this "cabin"(as my fiance called it, but I corrected him. This place is HUGE!!) As much as I went up to the Smokies as a kid, I cannot remember a better place I stayed in, or a better time that was had. Our hearts are up there and we hope to move away from the city and live in the mountains for the rest of our lives. Thank you for sharing this amazing place with us!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Heaven on Earth!
Guest: holly
Date of Stay: 09/05/11
Review Submitted: 09/18/11
This was the best vacation I have ever had. Though the road up the mountain was stressful, it was well worth the trip. The view was spectacular. The cabin was like stepping into a different world. It was so comfortable and inviting, we felt right at home. It had everything that you would need and more. The hot tub was very relaxing and the air hockey table was great fun. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to get away from it all. The road up to the mountain was very steep and bumpy, but our Mitsubishi Galant made it up every time. Would recommend Mason's sapphire and ruby mine in Franklin, it was great fun. Of course, check out the Biltmore House and Jarrett House and taste some of the local fare, such as Joey's Pancake House and Maggie Valley Restaurant. There are multiple areas to check out on the Blue Ridge Parkway and wonderful waterfalls in Pisgah Forest National Park. But in the end, what I would recommend the most, watching the sunrise and sunset from the back porch of the cabin; simply breathtaking. Paula was very accomodating and very easy to work with. A word of advice, if you take a pet, please keep a close eye on them. There are a lot of different smells and sights and they could get away from you quickly. We came across a couple who were staying on the mountain and they had lost their two dogs, it was heartbreaking. All in all, I would highly recommend staying at this cabin. It was absolutly wonderful.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A great place to rest and recharge.
Guest: Allen
(Clinton, MS)
Date of Stay: 08/23/11
Review Submitted: 09/03/11
Just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time we had at your home. It was just what the doctor ordered - peacefulness and tranquility. We didn't do anything for the first three days but sit on the porch and take in the view. Our friends asked us if we were out looking at the scenery and we replied that it didn't get any better than our porch. Finally about Saturday we went gem mining, horseback riding and sightseeing. But the mountain kept drawing us back so we usually weren't gone but a few hours. Everything about your home was perfect for a vacation getaway. We even loved the drive up - I guess some people just don't have an adventuresome spirit! Thanks again for everything.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fabulous !!
Guest: NC wannabee
(NJ)
Date of Stay: 05/09/11
Review Submitted: 06/01/11
We arrived during the day, as we had been instructed, and wow... that is some road ! Our suburban had no problem with it, we even had a VW golf make it up there.. interesting, but not impassable if you take it slowly. The cabin was stunning... the view even more so! It had everything you could ask for in a cabin, the fireplace (which we used on the chilly evenings), the hot tub (which we used no matter the weather) the porch with the magnificent view, which was perfect for the first cup of coffee in the morning or evening cocktails, we even had Edgar the Elk show up for a visit! The cabin was immaculate, just as described by the website & the other reviewers, in fact it exceeded our expectations. We loved Maggie Valley, the people were very friendly & we ended up with lots of great places to hang out. We found a home away from home at Hurley's. The food was excellent & the people even nicer ! We went white water rafting, went to the casino in Cherokee, hiked and shopped at all the local and eclectic places.. the weather was beautiful, around 70-80 all week, but cooler in the evenings allowing us to sleep with the mountain breeze. Great area, great people, awesome cabin. We will be back for sure.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Heaven on Earth
Guest: Mary Anne3
(Pompano Beach, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/26/10
Review Submitted: 11/10/10
It was a dream come true to be in such a beautiful and peaceful place. The cabin has anything you might need to have an awe inspiring vacation. Lot's of wildlife, right in your backyard. Not to mention a fantastic view. Perfect setting for a couple or family get together. Lot's of nearby activities, anytime of the year. The road to get there is an adventure all in itself. Check it out, you won't be dissappointed!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
Fall 2010
Guest: sweetb319
(Chicago, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 10/16/10
Review Submitted: 11/01/10
This house and the view exceeded our expectations in every respect. The house is well maintained and more than comfortable for 4 adults. The view - simply spectacular. The road up and down, nerve-racking the first time, was just a typical mountain dirt road by the end of the week. The owners were excellent to work with and very responsive. I wish we could say that we were all totally relaxed by the end of the week, but the Maggie Valley/Asheville area is so full of things to do that we were on the go from morning to sunset and beyond. Barely able to keep our eyes open in the evenings. That road up is truly challenging the first time. We were glad to have taken the owner's advice and arrive during daylight. The signage is a little difficult to make out from the road and we kept stopping at the wrong house the first 3 times up. Just be patient. It's worth the drive and the bumps. An all around excellent vacation.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.
John & Eric Vacation 2010
Guest: johneric
(Richmond, VA)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10
Review Submitted: 08/10/10
The pictures do not do the cabin justice. We have been coming to the smokies for nine years now and this is the best cabin we have rented.Paula has thought of every detail to provde a worry free, relaxing, and peaceful vacation. Thank You !!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car.
Guest: John & Sallye
(Columbus, OH)
Date of Stay: 06/13/09
Review Submitted: 06/13/09
My wife and I stayed at the Ponderosa last week, 5/30/09 - 6/6/09. The house and view were worth every bump and bounce up the mountain. We have a Hyundai Sonata so it was pretty slow going and rough but we made it. The house is beautiful and all the furniture is comfortable for lounging. Every morning we enjoyed our coffee on the deck as the sun lit up the valley. This is a great place to just kick back and unwind. The owner was easy to work with. We scheduled our stay about three months in advance so we didn't have to rush anything. As a result, everything went off without a hitch. We are already talking about when we want to come back.
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What a gorgeous cabin
Guest: pb222
(Colorado)
Date of Stay: 05/11/09
Review Submitted: 05/14/09
This is our second trip to the Ponderosa. What a gorgeous cabin! The interior decorating of the cabin is wonderful. This cabin has many embellishments that you do not find in other rentals. Very cozy. Very romantic. The view from cabin is breathtaking. We spent the night in the hot tub taking in the beautiful wooded trees around us and gazing at the mountain range and stars. You can see Lake Junaluska lights at night. Of course we did stare into each others eye too. :) The hummingbirds were very busy at your feeders and great entertainment. Took a walk up to the smokies with map Paula provided; There are also numerous recent DVD movies to watch on that new TV . And Paula and Jim do an excellent job and the best owners I have dealt with. Thanks again for sharing your piece of heaven. Most important thing, I have to say is that I am the foosball Champ.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: pb222
(Colorado)
Date of Stay: 05/06/09
Review Submitted: 05/06/09
This is our second trip to the Ponderosa. What a gorgeous cabin! The interior decorating of the cabin is wonderful. This cabin has many embellishments that you do not find in other rentals. Very cozy. Very romantic. The view from cabin is breathtaking. We spent the night in the hot tub taking in the beautiful wooded trees around us and gazing at the mountain range and stars. You can see Lake Junaluska lights at night and the hummingbirds were very busy at the feeders. Took a walk up to the smokies with map Paula provided; There are also numerous recent DVD movies to watch on that new TV . Paula and Jim are the best owners I have dealt with yet. Thanks again for sharing your piece of heaven. And most importantly: I am the foosball Champ.
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