Reviews for Maggie Valley Vacation Rental - VRBO 82772 - 2 BR Smoky Mountains Cottage in NC, Clean, Comfortable & Affordable ** Wi~Fi * a-Frame Chalet *

Very Nice

Guest Boyd
Date of stay 06/18/12
Review Submitted 07/13/12

We enjoyed our stay - a very nice and quiet relaxing location.

Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners.

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Absolutely Heavenly

Guest Midge
Date of stay 05/27/12
Review Submitted 07/20/12

I rented this Chalet for a week for my daughter and two children to stay. Every year they go to the Lake Junaluska (SDA Campmeeting) in North Carolina. Before she always would camp out with the kids so she could afford it the whole week.They talked me in to driving up from GA.to be with them. They arrived at the Chalet a hour before me....and when I drove up my grandson ran out to greet me and said, "Grandma, You're gonna like it....it is so nice! I was amazed how beautiful the Chalet was. It was so relaxing there. I even got to bring my little 5 year old Yorkie (a small deposit required) and that made me very happy as well to have my little pet with me.. The drinking water was so cold. In Ga. you couldn't get the water to come out cold...it was always just a little cool. It was wonderful to get a cold drink of water right out of the faucet. We ate at the Chalet a lot of times and found everything at our finger tips that we needed. It was nice that the bath area was separate from the sink area. That way we could be working on hair and all while the other one was taking a shower. It was nice having a washer and dryer, too. We really enjoyed our stay there. It was just beautiful, and cool most of the time...so we didn't have to run the Air/Con much at all. When it came time to leave we were a little sad....wishing we had another week just to chill out and not go to meetings. Sometime when you rent something on-line, you really don't know what to expect....but in this case we were very pleased. The Chalet was comfortable, clean, affordable and beautiful! I want to go back when there is no camp-meeting....so I can fully enjoy the beautiful Chalet and all the surrounding areas. The Mt. views were breathtaking.. Thank you Leisa for everything you did to help make it possible for me to rent the Chalet. You are a special person and I will never forget your kindness and helpfulness. Looking forward to another stay in your beautiful Chalet. Thankful, appreciative hugs from Midge.

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

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Wonderful anniversary

Guest RAP
Date of stay 05/15/12
Review Submitted 09/01/12

My wife and I, along with our dog, Frodo, celebrated our 53rd anniversary in Maggie Valley. We were pleasantly surprised by how nice the A frame was. It was roomy and very comfortable. To sit on the front porch on a lovely afternoon and take in the beautiful mountain view, well it was special. We were also close to a number of good restaurants and activities. I would recommend this place to anyone who enjoys getting away from the rat race and escaping to the Smokies.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: I am so pleased you enjoyed the Chalet, not surprised though! It truly is my little slice of heaven and so enjoy sharing it with others. Congrats on your 53rd anniversary, may you celebrate, many, many more wonderful years together!

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Our romantic and very relaxing Mountain vacation!

Guest SmokeyGal
Date of stay 02/27/12
Review Submitted 03/26/12

Our experience was unbelieveable. The cabin was absolutley perfect not to mention gorgeous!! It was a home away from home. Anything you could want was right there, inside the cabin. Only 20 mins from Cherokee, NC and 45 mins from Gatlinburg, TN! The chalet was very clean, organized, very cozy and special. We will be coming back. Hopefully you will have it available for the day after Christmas through the week of New Years. My boyfriend and I will love to be there again! Thank you so much for renting out this very beautiful and unique chalet/cabin. :))))

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

Owner response: I loved the fact that when you arrived you immediately called me to see if you could stay an additional night. I was glad I was able to accomodate you! I do have the dates available that you are looking for. I will e-mail you directly and send you a lease. Thank you for such a heartfelt review!

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Enchanting!!!

Guest raiivyn
Date of stay 02/27/12
Review Submitted 03/12/12

There is not much that is more charming than your chalet in Maggie Valley. My experience was magical! Not only did I enjoy the beautiful sight-seeing places that are within a short distance...but the early mornings and evenings sitting on the porch watching the colors over the mountains change as the sun rose and set were breathtaking. Leaving the chalet was like leaving home....and I can't wait to book another week!! Thank you~

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: I've heard many descriptions of the Chalet over the years, but I must admit I like the word "enchanting". I strive to make the Chalets an enjoyable experience and furnish and maintain the homes as if I lived in them. Maybe that is why you felt like you were leaving "home" when you left! I look forward to your return.

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one star is generous

Guest skier
Date of stay 02/17/12
Review Submitted 03/06/12

The cabin is kind of tacky, worn carpet, no toilet paper, burned out light bulbs, no cleaning supplies (although there are warnings about cleaning the place). The kicker was they deducted $40 from my deposit for a mythical bloodstain they claimed was on one of the sheets. Very disappointing experience. I'm sure there are better, cleaner and more charming places to stay in Maggie Valley that don't rip you off.

Owner response: There is a small wear mark in the carpet on the top step. No where else in the home is the carpet worn or damaged. As stated in your lease you are supplied with your first roll of paper products. If a light bulb was burned out, we keep a supply in one of the cabinets or a note for the cleaning people would easily fix it. We don't ask that you clean the Chalet, as that is what the cleaning fee is for, but that you start the first load of towels (which we supply detergent for) and take the trash out before leaving. In the seven years of owning the Chalet I have had to reduce a security deposit two times due to damages, yours being one of them. I'm sorry that you feel you have to discredit my wonderful Chalet, that I had 12 return rentals booked for 2012 before the year even started. I wish you the best.

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Great Time with Mountain Views

Guest J&J
Date of stay 01/12/12
Review Submitted 03/07/12

We had a great time! We arrived to a light dusting of snow and beautiful views. We enjoyed skiing at Cataloochee Ski Resort which is very convenient to the chalet. Our boys also enjoyed the open area to run around and throw football, as well as, the creek that runs nearby. The little time they were inside, they played with the jigsaw puzzles that you keep at the chalet. On Sunday morning, we walked to Church for service and were welcomed by the congregation. The chalet was very nice, clean, and cozy. We had everything we needed. The downstairs bedroom was convenient for my mother who has trouble with stairs. We would definitely recommend this chalet to our friends and family. In fact, we have already booked it for another stay this fall. Leisa has been a pleasure to work with and has answered all questions promptly. Thank You for an enjoyable stay!!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Chalet! It really warms my heart when people are able to visit my "little slice of heaven". I look forward to your return in the fall.

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Perfect Happiness

Guest JL
Date of stay 01/12/12
Review Submitted 03/07/12

Started with winter, cold, snow and ice and perfect happiness in your home so nice. Going to Church was a beautiful walk to wonderful new friends to study and talk. My only complaint is it went by too fast But thanks to God, our memories last!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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AH-MAZING VACATION!!!!!

Guest Martie K.
Date of stay 12/13/11
Review Submitted 12/16/11

My boyfriend (cop) , best friend (a fellow ER nurse), my teenagers and I just got back to Atlanta this afternoon from our stay at the Chalet and I have to say - this was just about the BEST vacation I've ever had!!! Aside from our being long-overdue for a vacation (stressful jobs!!), the Chalet was PRECIOUS!!!! It was spotlessly clean and wonderfully equipped - Leisa has really thought of EVERYTHING we could have needed or wanted to make our stay pleasant!! The only thing we had to bring were groceries. It was a "Bucket List" trip for me - made my first efforts (all of us did, actually) at snow-skiing at Catalooche and had a BLAST!! We went horse-back riding with a member of the Cherokee Nation and then had a ball people-watching at Harrahs. We cannot WAIT to come back next year and try the slopes again!!! We're even thinking about a trip during warmer weather so we can do some hiking and see some of the other sights. THANK YOU for your "hospitality" - SOOOOO much nicer (and less expensive) than a hotel!!!! KUDOS to Leisa - TWO THUMBS UP!!!!!

Owner response: Your enthusiasm jumps off the page - wow! THANK YOU for such an awesome write up and for taking the time to do so! I look forward to hearing from you again (and again and again)!!!

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Wonderful Experience

Guest Alli
Date of stay 12/08/11
Review Submitted 12/19/11

We had an amazing vacation in Maggie Valley. The chalet was perfect; it offered everything we needed. The chalet was clean and cozy, there was plenty of room for our family. We would certainly recommend this chalet to our friends and family.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Twol Delightful Stays...Perfect Location and Lovely Chalet!

Guest fernsma
Date of stay 10/29/11
Review Submitted 03/25/12

My husband and I have rented this chalet twice and would have come back again in April but it was unavailable. We can't say enough about how great our stays have been. The owner has been super to deal with...she always responds very quickly to any request and is so friendly! We always have found it clean and very comfortable. It is very easy to get to...no steep roads to climb, paved access, great parking and very convenient to Maggie Valley, Cherokee and the Blue Ridge Parkway. We have four chihuahuas that we like to travel with and the chalet was the ideal spot. We were able to put up a little "fence" using their exercise pens right outside the back door so that we could just let them in and out. They had lots of fun "communicating" with the dogs up the hill! The chalet is very well equipped as advertised. We brought our paper products and things that we thought we would need with us. The kitchen has all of the necessities. In November of 2010 we brought our grandson up for the Polar Express at Thanksgiving and after taking him home, we returned for the rest of the week. The gas fireplace is wonderful...in fact it was sometimes too warm and we had to turn it down, so we were very comfortable in spite of the cold weather( we had a sprinkling of snow). We had scheduled the last week of August last year but with the hurricane threatening us at home, we were afraid to leave. The owner was so nice about it and let us switch weeks, so we were there the first of November 2011 and it was a great stay. Other than our super ziplining experience, we spent a good deal of time just enjoying the chalet. We also enjoy going to the Casino at Cherokee and the chalet is only a short drive over the mountain. We definitely plan on returning. It has been an ideal choice for us and our "babies"! Some of the activities that we would recommend are the Polar Express, ziplining, hiking on the parkway, helicopter ride at Cherokee, LaZoom tour in Asheville if you go that way, Biltmore House and the farmer's market. We love eating at Moose Cafe (farmer's market), Legends, Joey's Pancake House and Paula Deen's.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: I think I felt worse than you when I couldn't accomodate your dates in April. I had donated a week to our church to auction off at a silent auction to raise funds for our youth building. The "winners" of the auction choose the exact week you were looking for, and unfortunately our other Chalet had been previously booked. I so look forward to hearing from you and the four "b's" again and thank you for such a wonderful review!

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Home was as promised--Beautiful!

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Home was as promised--Beautiful!

Guest Lorna
Date of stay 10/22/11
Review Submitted 10/30/11

Leisa, First let me say that I'm so sorry it has taken me this long to get back to you. Just before our trip, my daughter had surgery and I broke my foot. Your home was as promised--beautiful!! We had a great time and enjoyed being in Maggie Valley again. Thank goodness for the first floor bedroom since I never got to make it up the stairs to see the loft. My granddaughter loved the loft and the games you had. Hopefully next trip I'm in better shape. We did go to the zoo in Cherkee and got our picture taken with a 18 day old tiger cub. If I can figure out how to work the scanner and the email I will send you a copy. Thank you for the opportunity to enjoy your beautiful home.

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Disappointed!!!

Guest Larry&Bev
Date of stay 10/09/11
Review Submitted 10/21/11

It was not nice!!!No central Ac or heat,Hot water.Run down, needs lots of work.Place not as depicted.We would not recommend it!!!

Owner response: I am sorry you felt the Chalet wasn't up to par. I do not advertise "central" heat or air, but we do supply both. You referenced that the hot water was luke warm in a note you left on departure. I had no idea that there was an issue with the hot water until we read your note. I had maintenance in and had it fixed that day as one of the elements had gone out in the hot water heater. Had you called me when you first found out this issue I would have had someone there that day to attend to it. I feel your use of words "run down" are a bit harsh as there are 35 previous reviews with many of which commenting on how clean and well kept the Chalets are. I'm sorry we were not able to please you and wish we were informed of the water issue so it would have been fixed during your stay.

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Wonderful Experience!!

Guest Becky
Date of stay 10/06/11
Review Submitted 10/10/11

Leisa, thank you so much for sharing your mountain chalet with us. It was absolutely gorgeous. It was exactly as described in the website write-up. The setting was beautiful, the chalet was clean and comfortable, and everything we could have needed was there. We only had to open a drawer or a cabinet and find anything we needed. You had thought of everything. We were there for 3 nights and just returned home yesterday, but we could be ready to go back. We've already told our friends and family what a great place it is. We are looking forward to our next visit.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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FABULOUS!!

Guest dbarabis
Date of stay 09/30/11
Review Submitted 10/26/11

We stayed at the sister property a few weeks ago for my daughters 12th birthday and she and her best friend absolutely loved it! It was like staying in a doll house! I could hardly get them out of the loft! It had all the ammenities we needed and was very clean! It is well maintained especially for a rental property!The girls even found a board game to play! They loved the play ground right out front and walking down to the stream. It is very convienantly located yet quiet. I would absolutely recommend this chalet especially to a family! We can't wait to come back! Thanks Leisa!

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

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Great Location!

Guest Kathy
Date of stay 03/25/11
Review Submitted 03/29/11

Thank you for the use of the Chalet! My family and I had such a great time! It was so nice to come back to a warm, comfortable,clean place! We had a easy commute to everything. The mountains are awesome. We hope we can come back in the Summer! Thanks for making it so easy too!

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

Owner response: Kathy, I can't say it enough how much it warms my heart to share "our little slice of heaven" with people. I was especially excited to know that you were taking your boys to the mountains, which is something they had never experienced before. I try to explain the experience to people and when they get back they say, "Now I understand!" I look forward to having you back soon. Take care - Leisa

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Wonderful!

Guest Kathy
Date of stay 10/17/10
Review Submitted 10/28/10

We stayed at the Chalet from 10/17 to 10/20 it was wonderful! The chalet is clean and cozy, it was so nice to have a house to come home to and not a hotel room! We were literally down the road from Smoky Mountain National Park and the Blue Ridge parkway. The neighbors were very friendly and even let my 12 year old borrow a rake so she could rake a big pile of leaves to jump in. The weather couldn't have been better and we loved experiencing a "real fall" after years and years in Florida! It was a wonderful visit and the owner could not have been more accommodating thank you Leisa, we will definitely be coming back again next year!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Kathy, It was my pleasure! I'm so glad we were able to make it happen for you last minute. I saw your beautiful fall pictures and wondered how you created such a big leaf pile. I figured the kids raked them up with their hands, but I understand now that a neighbor lent them a rake. One of the many reasons I fell in love with the Maggie area is the people. I still expect Andy Griffin to walk down the road one day! I look forward to your return and thank you!

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Guest Tom
Date of stay 08/01/10
Review Submitted 08/15/10

Hi Leisa: I wanted to take a moment to tell you how much we enjoyed the Chalet and our time in the mountains. The property was everything you're description detailed and provided the perfect locale to launch a "touristy" event or to just relax and listen to the silence. Hopefully we can visit again in the future and take in the glorious night sky once more.

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An Awesome Get-Away!

Guest Deadra
Date of stay 07/19/10
Review Submitted 08/04/10

We had a terrific stay at the chalet. It was clean with all of the comforts of home. It was wonderful to have a place to come 'home' to each evening. The porch was our favorite spot....breakfast in the morning, catching lightening bugs at dusk and viewing the Big Dipper as darkness fell over the mountains. Lots of day trips around the area - Cherokee, historic Waynesville, Blue Ridge Parkway, Smoky Mountains & Gatlinburg. There were so many other things that we didn't get to see because we ran out of time. I guess we'll just have to come back to the chalet again!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: That's just one more thing that we love about the Chalets...the location! They are convienent to everything, but tucked just far enough off the main road that you have peace and quiet to return to. You can never run out of things to do. After five years of going up several times a year, I still find new adventures each and every time. Thank you for the kind words, and we look forward to your return!

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Perfect For Us

Guest Leigh Ann and children
Date of stay 07/08/10
Review Submitted 07/14/10

What a great trip! Your house was a perfect place for my daughter, son, their friends and me to stay during our visit in Maggie Valley. We used it as our home base while we visited Cherokee, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Sliding Rock, Waynesville, and, of course, downtown Maggie Valley. The sound of the creek was relaxing. The little community that your chalet is a part of is very comfortable. Thank you for making this a home away from home for everyone who chooses to stay here! We really enjoyed it!

Owner response: When you first made your reservation you said that your children were excited that they were going to the mountains. It sounds like you made some memories that will last forever. That is one of the many things we love about sharing the Chalets with our new "friends". There is so much to see and do within a short distance from the homes, but yet when you return after a long day it is quite and relaxing. Thank you for allowing us to share our "little slice of heaven"!

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Home away from Home

Guest b's mommy
Date of stay 05/05/10
Review Submitted 05/09/10

I rented this Chalet for a Mother's Day mini-vacation with 4 generations of women in my family. We had a great time-- from my 2-year-old daughter all the way to my 76-year-old grandmother!!! We enjoyed the mountain views from the porch, played in the grass out front, spent HOURS!! on the swings, and ate wonderful food we prepared in the kitchen. It was so quiet and relaxing. It was a quick drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park and also to Cherokee. The beds were a comfy end to fun-filled days! Thanks for providing such nice accommodations.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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"At Home" - Chalet Too

Guest Lady Five O
Date of stay 03/19/10
Review Submitted 03/24/10

Thank YOU so much for sharing your beautiful Chalet with us! So many new memories have been made because of you and your comfortable Chalet. The Chalet is family oriented for those who would like to take their children and enjoy the quiteness and beauty of nature. It is also perfect for a couple that would love to spend time alone in a romantic atmosphere. The comforts of home are located all around you with beautiful decorations, utensils, furniture and cozy bedrooms. And the kitchen allows you to make those delicious home cooked meals during your stay. The outside area is perfect for children that love to play out of doors in a safe and friendly environment. It is also perfect for couples that owuld like to sit in the swing and enjoy the beautiful mountains of Maggie Valley that surround the Chalet. When it came time to leave I couldn't help but to shed a few tears I just didn't want to leave the Chalet, the soothing atmosphere, the cozy comforts of home and all of the precious memories. Thank YOU once again Leisa for allowing us to spend time "At Home" away from Home at the Chalet in Maggie Valley! :)

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: You are priceless! I can't help but wonder if people will think I either paid you or wrote this myself! It is so warming to know my tenants feel the way that I do when they visit my Chalets. They are truely a "Home Away From Home". Thanx again and again!

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Can't Wait to Go Back

Guest LesaB
Date of stay 03/04/10
Review Submitted 03/16/10

Me and my 3 older children stayed here in March 2010. The property was exactly like it is shown on the website. The house was very clean and neat and had everything you needed. There were several inches of snow when we went and it was beautiful but I would love to go back and stay in the summer time. Has a wonderful front porch to sit on and beautiful views. Close to stores and restaurants. The owner was very nice to work with. I would definitely recommend this home for a vacation. I didn't want to leave !!!!

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

Owner response: I really hope you can return in the summer, or any other season for that matter. That is one of the amazing things about the Smoky Mountains, each season offers something different. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourselves!

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Indian Creek Chalet #38

Guest Juker
Date of stay 02/11/10
Review Submitted 02/22/10

Very nice Chalet with a wonderful propane heating stove that we adored ..... Cooking stove and hot water are both gas also which is great in case of severe winter weather ...... Our weather was extremely cold with substantial snow cover and an additional 6 inches fell during our stay ..... Absolutely georgous much like a Currier & Ives card ..... Everything is quite close to the Chalet including skiing, tubing, Cherokee (if you like to gamble) and shopping in and around Maggie Valley ..... Convenient parking at the lower Peachtree Church lot if the short drive up to the Chalet is too icy ..... A must for breakfast is Joey's Pancake House in Maggie Valley maybe 5 or 10 minutes away ...... Absolutely delicious ..... You'll love it ! We had a very enjoyable time and may try a spring mini vacation with an emphasis on hiking ......... We definitely recommend this property ..... Our dog, Sydney, gives it a two paws up rating also ..... She really enjoyed herself !

Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest Dan
Date of stay 01/12/10
Review Submitted 01/11/10

Leisa, Thank you for the use of your chalet we had an awesome time . We look forward to visiting there again. It is a neat little house my kids loved it. A note to GPS users I received a gps for Christmas so I decided to use it and it took us way up a trecherous Mtn. behind Cataloochee there was a sign posted about wrong gps directions so we used your directions. The rock slide was the other side of 40 also. If you have familys that want to ski beginners send them to Sapphire valley it s 55 miles from the chalet takes about 90 minutes but its half as much as Cataloochee with no lines and cheap ski lessons also very family friendly. We ate a place called Salty Dogs very good food. Thanks again, Dan

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Thanks for the Great Time!

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Thanks for the Great Time!

Guest Dan
Date of stay 12/18/09
Review Submitted 01/12/10

Leisa, Thank you for the use of your chalet we had an awesome time . We look forward to visiting there again. It is a neat little house my kids loved it. A note to GPS users I recieved a gps for Christmas so I decided to use it and it took us way up a trecherous Mtn. behind Cataloochee there was a sign posted about wrong gps directions so we used your directions. The rock slide was the other side of 40 also. If you have familys that want to ski beginners send them to Sapphire valley it s 55 miles from the chalet takes about 90 minutes but its half as much as Cataloochee with no lines and cheap ski lessons also very family friendly. We ate a place called Salty Dogs very good food. Thanks again, Dan

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Guest N/A
Date of stay 12/18/09
Review Submitted 12/17/09

Rest in Peace !!! Life is not fair but it can be fun Ohio Review Submitted: September 8, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009 My wife and I just spent a week at the sister property to the one shown here. We had an excellent time. The Chalet is very well maintained, cool and quiet. The location is perfect. You are close to Asheville, Cherokee, a quick trip to the tourist traps in Tennessee and miles and miles of very serene mountain drives. If you need a shot of adrenalin, you can go to Deals Gap and drive the "Tail of the Dragon". It's 11 miles with 138 curves most hairpin. Then come back to Chalet for a quiet cocoa, coffee or chilled beverage and just mellow out. We found lots of nice places to eat in Maggie and Waynesville and you can save a few bucks staying in and cooking. The Chalet kitchen had all the necessities to set up house. We checked in on Sunday afternoon and the following Sunday when we pulled out we spent 8 hours driving home just talking about all we had done, how well rested were and what a great bang we had gotten for our buck. Thanks Leisa !!!

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Great Bank for Your Buck!

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Great Bank for Your Buck!

Guest Gerritt Janssen
Date of stay 12/13/09
Review Submitted 01/01/10

My wife and I just spent a week at the sister property to the one shown here. We had an excellent time. The Chalet is very well maintained, cool and quiet. There are about six of these in a row back off the road and though they are close we were never disturbed. The location is perfect. You are close to Asheville, Cherokee, a quick trip to the tourist traps in Tennessee and miles and miles of very serene mountain drives. If you need a shot of adrenalin, you can go to Deals Gap and drive the "Tail of the Dragon". It's 11 miles with 138 curves most hairpin. Then come back to Chalet for a quiet cocoa, coffee or chilled beverage and just mellow out. We found lots of nice places to eat in Maggie and Waynesville and you can save a few bucks staying in and cooking. The Chalet kitchen had all the necessities to set up house. We checked in on Sunday afternoon and the following Sunday when we pulled out we spent 8 hours driving home just talking about all we had done, how well rested were and what a great bang we had gotten for our buck. Thanks Leisa !!!

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my wife and i vacation getaway

Guest Izzy&Jeannie
Date of stay 09/26/09
Review Submitted 10/06/09

this vacation spot was close to maggie vally and the casino. we will try to use the same chalet next year if we can.

Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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You can do nothing,then rest afterward

Guest Life is not fair but it can be fun
Date of stay 08/30/09
Review Submitted 09/10/09

My wife and I just spent a week at the sister property to the one shown here. We had an excellent time. The Chalet is very well maintained, cool and quiet. There are about six of these in a row back off the road and though they are close we were never disturbed. The location is perfect. You are close to Asheville, Cherokee, a quick trip to the tourist traps in Tennessee and miles and miles of very serene mountain drives. If you need a shot of adrenalin, you can go to Deals Gap and drive the "Tail of the Dragon". It's 11 miles with 138 curves most hairpin. Then come back to Chalet for a quiet cocoa, coffee or chilled beverage and just mellow out. We found lots of nice places to eat in Maggie and Waynesville and you can save a few bucks staying in and cooking. The Chalet kitchen had all the necessities to set up house. We checked in on Sunday afternoon and the following Sunday when we pulled out we spent 8 hours driving home just talking about all we had done, how well rested were and what a great bang we had gotten for our buck. Thanks Leisa !!!

Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing.

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Rest in Peace !!!

Guest Life is not fair but it can be fun
Date of stay 08/30/09
Review Submitted 09/08/09

My wife and I just spent a week at the sister property to the one shown here. We had an excellent time. The Chalet is very well maintained, cool and quiet. There are about six of these in a row back off the road and though they are close we were never disturbed. The location is perfect. You are close to Asheville, Cherokee, a quick trip to the tourist traps in Tennessee and miles and miles of very serene mountain drives. If you need a shot of adrenalin, you can go to Deals Gap and drive the "Tail of the Dragon". It's 11 miles with 138 curves most hairpin. Then come back to Chalet for a quiet cocoa, coffee or chilled beverage and just mellow out. We found lots of nice places to eat in Maggie and Waynesville and you can save a few bucks staying in and cooking. The Chalet kitchen had all the necessities to set up house. We checked in on Sunday afternoon and the following Sunday when we pulled out we spent 8 hours driving home just talking about all we had done, how well rested were and what a great bang we had gotten for our buck. Thanks Leisa !!!

Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing.

Owner response: How do I even respond to such an awesome review?? I can only express how truely happy it makes me to know others appreciate the Chalet as much as we do. Until you actually go and experience the serenity you feel while you are there, you can't understand it. Thank you for the heartfelt review.

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Was everything we had hoped for...

Guest Luisa F.
Date of stay 07/06/09
Review Submitted 07/14/09

We rented the cabin last week for several days and upon arrival found it to be clean and neat as we had hoped. The kitchen has lots of items in it which is nice so you don't have to bring your house with you! The washer/dryer really helped out with 2 grandbabies running around. We were pleasantly pleased and would recommend this cabin to anyone wanting a nice break from the hustle and bustle of your life. Neighborhood was very quiet and made for a very pleasant stay.

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

Owner response: I value the comfort of my tenants more than I can express. I strive to make their stay as enjoyable as possible, so when I receive a review like this it makes me happy to know I've succeeded. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to share our "little slice of heaven" with you!

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A Great getaway!

Guest Eva and her boys
Date of stay 02/27/09
Review Submitted 03/12/09

I highly recommend staying here to everyone! It's hard to put into words what a wonderful trip I had with my boys. Relaxing, peaceful, wonderful, and perfect are just some words that come to mind. My vacation time there was only 3 days, but well worth it! I will be booking another trip here soon and enjoy another season. We got to go skiing, tubing, and we even got to see snow on our last day. My children had a lot of fun and the challet was so comfortable. It's definitely home away from home. I am so happy that we have found such a lovely new vacation spot. Everyone needs to experience it at least once.

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

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Great Weekend get-away

Guest Snow Tubers
Date of stay 02/27/09
Review Submitted 03/05/09

We rented the Chalet to be close to Cataloochee. We are not skiers but love to go snow tubing. The Chalet was perfect. Easy to get too. Layout was great with queen bed downstairs and 2 queens in loft. Everything was clean and in working order. I had a question when we got there and owner returned my call immediately. I plan to go back to Maggie Valley in the summer and hope to be able to rent this same Chalet.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners.

Owner response: Wow, I really appreciate the kind words. I strive to keep our Chalets clean and comfortable and am so grateful when it is appreciated by others. I also pay close attention to when someone is staying at one of our Chalets so I can be accessible at all times. I look forward to hearing from you in the future and sharing our home with you again!!

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Great place

Guest Lar0322
Date of stay 10/17/08
Review Submitted 10/28/08

This was a wonderful place to stay. It is close to the Blue Ridge parkway and close to any other place you would like to go to. Its clean and well managed. I would go back in a second. The price is not too expensive and you can save money than going out to eat. There is not alot of food choices in Maggie Valley but Waynesville, NC is not far away and there are places there that you can eat.

Recommended for: Sightseeing

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We'll be Back

Guest wiffie
Date of stay 10/03/08
Review Submitted 10/09/08

It was perfect: Homey, great location, beds comfortable, words can't explain. The weekend was to short. We had a great time. We are already planning to come back. We washed sheets, left towels in the dryer. Cleaned up as if we wasn't there. I have suggested this unit to all our friends and family. I would highly recommend this to everyone. Thanks for having us at your place.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

Owner response: Thank you so much for the kind words! We really do strive to make our Chalets as comfortable as possible and get such satisfaction knowing our guests are enjoying themselves. We look forward to having you visit again!

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Can't Wait to Come Back!!

Guest C. Mc
Date of stay 08/29/08
Review Submitted 09/09/08

Leisa, I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how much we enjoyed our time in your cabin. The cabin was perfect and the setting just wonderful. I hope that we left it in just as good a shape as when we arrived. We plan to try and arrange another trip in a month or so and hope to be able to stay there again. Will be in touch once our dates are final. Chuckie & Family

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

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chalet in the valley

Guest serg
Date of stay 07/26/08
Review Submitted 08/05/08

It has nice quite location couple miles off town and close to Blue Ridge pkwy. Overall, we liked this place. Little bit tight, and second bathroom has no doors. Only inconvinience is driving garbage to another city by yourself. Kind of dissapointing surprize. The area is great. High enough to be cool in summer time. Close to Smoky trails and to Meggie Valley crafts. Only 15 min to Cherokee. Great views.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Owner response: Glad to hear you enjoyed the Chalet. Sorry about the mis-understanding on the garbage, as we have regular garbage pick-up at the Chalet. Not sure why how this got confused with having to take it yourself. We only ask that the garbage is removed from the Chalet and placed in the cans outside. Again, sorry for the mix-up!

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What a Great Chalet!

Guest A. M.
Date of stay 07/19/08
Review Submitted 07/25/08

Leisa, I can't begin to tell you how we enjoyed our Stay, the chalet was in great shape no complaints, everything was clean,we washed the towels&sheets and cleaned, we left everything like we found it. The weather was great some afternoon showers kept it very pleasant 80 to 90 was the average. We would like to return at a later date lots of fun. God bless Rev. Alvin M.

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Vacation at Chalet In The Valley

Guest Lin Lu
Date of stay 06/04/08
Review Submitted 06/11/08

We really enjoyed staying at your chalet in the valley, We did not know how bad we needed a rest until we got there. The beds were very comfortable and the two reclinders were just what 2 tired bodies needed. The weeping willows and other beautiful trees and flowers in the yard made things so peaceful. My son and daughter-in-law came up friday night with my grandson. Saturday, We had a good time playing in the creek behind the church. Linda

Owner response: Linda, Thank you again for the kind words. We pride ourselves in keeping the Chalets clean and comfortable. I know what you mean about relaxation. There is something about being in those mountains that just puts the soul at rest. We look forward to "seeing" you again! Sincerely, Leisa Munce

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GREAT!!!

Guest Furkid Mother
Date of stay 03/01/08
Review Submitted 03/30/08

The chalet was exceptionally clean and completely stocked with household items. Probably the first totally relaxing vacation I've ever taken. The location - out of the hubbub but very convenient to everything. That our greyhound girls were welcome - extremely important to us. The town of Waynesville provided any and all services and was easy to get to. If we ever travel to that area again...we definitely would stay at Leisa's chalet.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest Autumn
Date of stay 02/05/08
Review Submitted 02/04/08

Hi Leisa! First of all, thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your chalet. We had a wonderful time. The house was extremely clean - there was not one thing that we found to be wrong upon arrival or any time during our stay. It truly felt like a home away from home. As picky as my husband is - he could not say one bad thing about anything in the home. Again, thank you so much. We look forward to staying there again.

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Guest Kim182
Date of stay 05/29/07
Review Submitted 05/29/07

Leisa, We had a grand time and the cabin was really great. I am sure I am not the first person to tell you this. My sister, who lives in Waynesville, really had a good time visiting us there. We used the grill almost every night. It was the perfect size for us and great for visiting with family. The beds were very comfortable, the towels were very large and fluffy, and we had all the amenities. I will definalty recommend this cabin to others, and I hope to be able to use you again in the future. Thanks for a wonderful vacation. Kim

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Guest Nancy Keck
Date of stay 05/10/07
Review Submitted 05/10/07

Hello, We just wanted to let you know that we had a great time at your home in Maggie Valley! Thomas and Ben had a wonderful time snowboarding, and Woody and I skied one day as well. The boys snowboarded all three days. Thursday the snow was really starting to melt, but they had more than enough runs open to enjoy. Tube World was closed for the season, but looked like it would be fun too. We were delighted to see that Ghost Town in the Sky will be re-opening in May. I remember going to that when I was a kid. Wow, that was a long time ago. We went in the gift shop and got a t-shirt for nostalgia sake. Thanks again for sharing your home. It was delightful!! Blessings, Nancy

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We had a great time!!

Guest Leisa M.
Date of stay 05/01/07
Review Submitted 06/06/07

Leisa, We had a grand time and the cabin was really great. I am sure I am not the first person to tell you this. My sister, who lives in Waynesville, really had a good time visiting us there. We used the grill almost every night. It was the perfect size for us and great for visiting with family. The beds were very comfortable, the towels were very large and fluffy, and we had all the amenities. I will definalty recommend this cabin to others, and I hope to be able to use you again in the future. Thanks for a wonderful vacation. Kim

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Great Experience

Guest jiweil
Date of stay 09/01/06
Review Submitted 03/13/07

Eveerything is all that we were told. Even more. There was so much to see and do. In the cabin was a basket full of information on the the things in a 30 mile radious that you could do. Some of the things we did were mountain biking, white water rafting, heilcopter ride, music in the park,(the best bluegrass ever), great food and all the people were so friendly. The local potter(Pitter is his name), is full of great stories. I would recommend this to anyone. Thank you for the fun.

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Guest Heloise
Date of stay 06/15/06
Review Submitted 06/14/06

Hello Leisa, We came back from the mountains and had to catch up for the week we were gone. I received the check you sent me, thank you. We had a very good time at your place and enjoyed it very much. It was quiet, we sort of had the entire place to ourselves - there was not much activities from others going on, which we liked. The weather was great, we could go for walks and just enjoy the outdoors. I must say your kitchen is the best equiped I have ever experienced away from home. We like to fix most of the time our food ourselves, so that was wonderful. Thank you once again that we could rent your little haven. Best regards Heloise

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Guest Darlene P.
Date of stay 04/21/06
Review Submitted 04/20/06

It was wonderful to have good pans and dishes along with salt/pepper (although I brought all my spices). The play area for the boys was perfect!! We enjoyed grilling out, too. You have it decorated in such a manner that you feel right at home! The beds and bedding was very comfortable...and those two chairs in the living room were wonderful (we took turns in them.) Everyone said they would love to come again since most things were closed until May. We cleaned everything before we left except the vacuuming, cleaning the floor and bathroom which I thought the housecleaning lady would do. Thanks for allowing us the privilege of enjoying your home...we prayed God's blessing on all who come to enjoy a little R&R. Darlene:)

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Guest Leisa M.
Date of stay 03/09/06
Review Submitted 03/09/06

Stayed in your Chalet and loved it. Talk about getting more than what you paid for. Everything is brand new, right down to the towels. The kids were always in view on the playset or on the property around it. We went down and sat by the stream several times - how relaxing! Your Chalet was immaculate too, very refreshing after some other stays. We'll be back soon...

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Traveler Reviews (49)

Very Nice

Very Nice

Absolutely Heavenly

Absolutely Heavenly

Wonderful anniversary

Wonderful anniversary

Our romantic and very relaxing Mountain vacation!

Our romantic and very relaxing Mountain vacation!

Enchanting!!!

Enchanting!!!

one star is generous

one star is generous

Great Time with Mountain Views

Great Time with Mountain Views

Perfect Happiness

Perfect Happiness

AH-MAZING VACATION!!!!!

AH-MAZING VACATION!!!!!

Wonderful Experience

Wonderful Experience

Twol Delightful Stays...Perfect Location and Lovely Chalet!

Twol Delightful Stays...Perfect Location and Lovely Chalet!

Home was as promised--Beautiful!

Home was as promised--Beautiful!

Disappointed!!!

Disappointed!!!

Wonderful Experience!!

Wonderful Experience!!

FABULOUS!!

FABULOUS!!

Great Location!

Great Location!

Wonderful!

Wonderful!

An Awesome Get-Away!

An Awesome Get-Away!

Perfect For Us

Perfect For Us

Home away from Home

Home away from Home

"At Home" - Chalet Too

"At Home" - Chalet Too

Can't Wait to Go Back

Can't Wait to Go Back

Indian Creek Chalet #38

Indian Creek Chalet #38

Thanks for the Great Time!

Thanks for the Great Time!

Great Bank for Your Buck!

Great Bank for Your Buck!

my wife and i vacation getaway

my wife and i vacation getaway

You can do nothing,then rest afterward

You can do nothing,then rest afterward

Rest in Peace !!!

Rest in Peace !!!

Was everything we had hoped for...

Was everything we had hoped for...

A Great getaway!

A Great getaway!

Great Weekend get-away

Great Weekend get-away

Great place

Great place

We'll be Back

We'll be Back

Can't Wait to Come Back!!

Can't Wait to Come Back!!

chalet in the valley

chalet in the valley

What a Great Chalet!

What a Great Chalet!

Vacation at Chalet In The Valley

Vacation at Chalet In The Valley

GREAT!!!

GREAT!!!

We had a great time!!