Emerald Gate Farm-13 Acre Mtn Estate-Fish Ponds-Horse Friendly [#96096] | View Property
Maggie Valley
Cabin, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 10)
From $185per nt to $1375/wk.
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Wonderful family vacation!
Wonderful family vacation!
- Guest katijean
- Date of stay 12/14/12
- Review Submitted 12/20/12
The house was warm and cozy and the property was awesome. My kids had a blast running around out side and playing with the dogs. John was a great host, friendly and accomodating. He was great with the kids! Would definitely reccomend this place to anyone visiting the area that wants a relaxing vacation and something fun right in the backyard for the kids to do.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Great experience
Great experience
- Guest Suzy
- Date of stay 11/09/12
- Review Submitted 11/19/12
Unique experience. Beautiful accomodations and a true farm stay weekend. Great place to relax and spend quality family time. Owner went above and beyond to make our stay memorable.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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spectacular
spectacular
- Guest ezedxpress
- Date of stay 10/13/12
- Review Submitted 10/30/12
My wife nd I, my two daughters and their families, specnt a fantastic week at Emerald Gate. The web page made the place look great but it did not do justice to the farm. JC, Polly, clyde and other animals made emerald Gate etraordinary. JC even saw to it that the weather stayed great and the trees were in full color. The house itself, was clean, beds were comfortable, and unlike other cabons or homes we rented in the Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Ashvile area is was bug and cobweb free, and there was no musty odor. We all were sad when it was time to go and defitiely will return. It is a great place to get together with family and enjoy not only the farm but also the local area. Unlike the Gatlinburg area, traffic is light, restaurants are great and there is much shopping.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Excellent Vacation
Excellent Vacation
- Guest Parker
- Date of stay 09/01/12
- Review Submitted 09/12/12
I had a great time. Our family and friends had a great time. This is a beautiful home and fantastic setting in the country. I look forward to visiting again.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Wonderful Stay
Wonderful Stay
- Guest Angie
- Date of stay 07/14/12
- Review Submitted 07/30/12
This was our second trip to the area and first stay at the farm. We had a great time. The property was beautiful and the home was comfortable and spacious. The owner JC was very gracious and accommodating and we enjoyed his company. He was also readily available for any questions we had or if any problems would have arose. We had our daily outings (Zip-lining, Whitewater rafting, gem mining, hiking, etc.) but it was very relaxing to come back to the farm for dinner, start a fire and roast marshmallows, make s'mores and chill out. We enjoyed Polly and Clyde and felt safe with them roaming the grounds. We also enjoyed feeding the fish, ducks, geese, etc., and eating fresh vegetables from the garden. If we are fortunate enough to make a trip next year definitely plan on returning and hopefully will bring the grandkids as I know they would love it.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.
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Our 2nd home!
Our 2nd home!
- Guest Gary & Laura
- Date of stay 01/30/12
- Review Submitted 02/08/12
JC, This is our 4th visit in a little over a year, and each time it gets better!. Your farm has become a second home for us, and You, Polly & Clyde have become part of our family. We can't imagine ever coming to Maggie, without staying at the farm. It's very sad that Sampson passed away, but we look forward to see what "critters" you acquire next. We will see you later this summer, as I try to get the whole extended Noel family back here, like we did last year. You are the best! Gary Spencer and Laura Noel - Feb 2012Recommended 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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Best family vacation ever
Best family vacation ever
- Guest Keith
- Date of stay 12/25/11
- Review Submitted 01/02/12
JC's property was the perfect setting for our family vacation and Christmas Holiday. We stayed 12/25/11 through 1/1/12 and the house was perfect for for 12 people to stay. JC is a very gracious host and guide for the area. He pointed us towards Cataloochee valley one evening in the afternoon where we saw a large herd of wild elk and well over 100 wild turkey. The animals around the farm kept the kids very entertained as well as the fishing ponds but the biggest hit was Poly and Clyde the two very large very friendly dogs. The house is in a perfect location for exploring Great Smoky Mountain National Park. On the ride home the conversation was mainly about what time of year to come back as we truly loved the farm and JC's company.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Coleman and Payne Families
Coleman and Payne Families
- Guest Leon
- Date of stay 12/17/11
- Review Submitted 12/23/11
Our family came here for Christmas Vacation and have had a wonderful time. There is so much to do with the family whether you stay on the property or visit the local towns. J.C. the owner, was very accommodating and willing to do what ever he could to make our stay more enjoyable and comfortable. You want be disappointed if you stay here, especially if you need time to relax. We highly recommend Emerald Gate Farm and hope you enjoy it as much as we have. P.S. Say hello to Polly and Clyde. You'll See.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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John and the farm were great
John and the farm were great
- Guest Alice
- Date of stay 11/23/11
- Review Submitted 12/05/11
Thanks so much for such a wonderful Thanksgiving, we all had a great time. You were always willing to lend and helping hand even smoked one of our Turkeys. The dogs and kids had a great time playing and hangin out with you. We will definately be back. Alice and Randall and familyRecommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.
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Wow!
Wow!
- Guest Jacque
- Date of stay 10/29/11
- Review Submitted 11/25/11
We just returned a few weeks ago from one of the best vacation stays we have ever had. Our 2 four legged family members really loved playing with Polly and Clyde (well, one did anyway). The other one simply tolerated all the fun. JC even made me a homemade peach cobbler for my birthday. YUM! The cabin was wonderful and the grounds were perfect for roaming. We enjoyed all the 'critters' that lived on the farm and the wild critters that live close by. JC was great. We will definitely return.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.
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Laura, Gary, Bernin, Neddy & Boo
Laura, Gary, Bernin, Neddy & Boo
- Guest Gary & Laura
- Date of stay 06/03/11
- Review Submitted 06/08/11
What is there to say except that we love it here. Our first visit was over Xmas 2010, and we loved being snowed in with Polly, Clyde and Sampson. I have stayed in Maggie Valley many times over the yearsm and we finally found our home away from home. It has been so rewarding getting to know you JC, and your bounty of critters. Polly and Clyde may be behemoths, but they are THE sweetest dogs. On a scale of 1 to 100, this place is a 99 (1 point off for dang geese)...:D We will be back as often as we can.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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BEST WINTER VACATION EVER!!!
BEST WINTER VACATION EVER!!!
- Guest FLFamily
- Date of stay 01/20/11
- Review Submitted 02/09/11
We wanted to find something suitable for our winter vacation that would be enjoyable for our two children (5 & 2.5 year old.) What a PERFECT FIT! This place is like a piece of HEAVEN! We didn't have to go anywhere!! It was tranquil, beautiful, open and spacious and there was so much to do! It is so close to a wonderful ski resort, Cataloochee, and it was close enough to so many other wonderful towns and sights, e.g. Gatlinburg. We LOVED EVERY MINUTE of it and we WILL be back! JC, we fell in love with Emerald Gate - and with you and your dogs! What a wonderful time! We can't wait to see you, Polly & Clyde & Sampson again! Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven with us! The Yonces of Florida.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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John you are great and so is the farm
John you are great and so is the farm
- Guest Alice
- Date of stay 12/23/10
- Review Submitted 12/05/11
John we had such a wonderful time over Thanksgiving. The farm had everything and you were more than willling to help in any way. The dogs and especially the kids had such fun with all your animals and hangin out with you. We will definately be back Thank You so much Alice and RandallRecommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.
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John you are great and so is the farm
John you are great and so is the farm
- Guest Alice
- Date of stay 12/23/10
- Review Submitted 12/05/11
John we had such a wonderful time over Thanksgiving. The farm had everything and you were more than willling to help in any way. The dogs and especially the kids had such fun with all your animals and hangin out with you. We will definately be back Thank You so much Alice and RandallRecommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.
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Another Great Emerald Gate Stay!
Another Great Emerald Gate Stay!
- Guest Lyn17
- Date of stay 09/03/10
- Review Submitted 09/06/10
Thanks again JC for another great get-away weekend at Emerald Gate. We hiked, we road horses, we picked raspberries and vegetables in the abundant gardens! Made for some awesome fresh meals. So much to do with our kids and our dog. We always enjoy the stay. Keeps us coming back year after year.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Can we stay forever
Can we stay forever
- Guest Nicola, Rachel and kids
- Date of stay 06/26/10
- Review Submitted 07/12/10
Thanks JC for a wonderful week - we just didn't want to leave. Emerald Gate Farm far exceeded our expectations and the kids keep telling everyone about our experience. From helping in the vegetable garden and learning how to make pickled beets, picking berries and making jam to catching crawfish and salamanders in the creek and feeding and playing with the animals (Caitie misses Pickles but was so glad to hear that the chicken eggs had hatched), every minute of our vacation made life long memories. The house was perfect - clean and well maintained - we loved the kitchen. The location was great just a few miles from Cataloochee Valley in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park where we did some beautiful hikes and saw elk, wild turkey and deer. We'll be back JC. Thanks again.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.
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5 Stars!!!!
5 Stars!!!!
- Guest Don and JoAnn
- Date of stay 06/19/10
- Review Submitted 06/29/10
Beautiful house with a wonderful view!! Ponds, firepit, pet friendly, farm animals, and waking up to beautiful mountains...with out the crowd of the city!! Emerald Farms was much more than we expected!! Thank you JC for sharing!! Give Polly and Clyde a hug from us...we will be back!!!!!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.
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Home away from home!
Home away from home!
- Guest HJanshon
- Date of stay 06/12/10
- Review Submitted 06/12/10
Dear JC....We loved our stay so much last year that we have come back this year. As I am sitting here at the farmhouse dining room table, I am so grateful for having found your wonderful property. Our children will forever remember their week long stays at "the farmhouse in North Carolina". They are now 4 and 6, and I can tell you that they have talked about and reflected upon this home away from home since we left last year. It feels like we never left...yet a year has passed. Your hospitality and warmth is what has us coming back, and I get to come in and treat the farmhouse as if it were my own. When I searched for properties last year, my criteria were so specific...The house had to have ambiance...There had to be property for the children and the dogs to run...It had to allow pets....and it had to have fishing possibilities for my hubby. I never dreamt that when I found Emerald Gate Farm that we would find an incredible host who loves people and has welcomed us like family, farm animals, fresh vegetables given to us by you from your garden and not to mention an absolutely amazing huge house with every amenity a family could need. Thank you with love...The Janshon Family from FL.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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