Get away from it all! Remote lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom log home with sleeping loft nestled in the woods and looking out on a bold cascading stream. Soak in the hot tub or rock on the covered porch overlooking the rushing stream and relax to the sound of the beautiful waterfalls. Open up the windows and feel the cool mountain air, fall asleep to the calming sound of falling water - The best nights sleep. Gather round the fire-pit, roast marshmallows, and soak up the scenery. Relax, hike, or play in this true mountain paradise! . WiFi and free long distance calls included. Enough room for everyone, 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds, 1 queen sofa sleeper, 1 full sleeper sofa. **NOTE: The cabin is 2.6 miles from Hwy 19 into our mountain community on Hornbuckle Creek. The road is gravel (not steep) but is very well maintained by the HOA, we have provided very detailed driving directions and proper signage as GPS is not fully accurate in the mountains. It is a 15 minute drive to town. While in the winter months - driving a 4 wheel drive vehicle would be recommended, no need in other seasons. If getting away from the crowds and enjoying a remote Great Smoky Mountain experience is your thing , you will love this place! The kitchen is extremely well equipped to prepare any meal. Outside you will enjoy cooking on the gas or charcoal grill over the stream. The local property manager can assist you with firewood and any other needs. In the beautiful cool evenings of spring and fall take the chill off watching the flames in the woodstove fireplace. Pets may be considered. Ask us.
Cozy Mountain Log Home Overlooking Rushing Stream
- Cabin1500 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps8
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 - 3 nights
Owner
Neil Pritchard
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Jun 19, 2018
About Neil Pritchard
Shari is an NC Native who married Neil, a transplant from Britain who grew up watching Grizzly Adams. The cabin was his dream and after three years of weekend labor, away from his job as a Banker they fulfilled their dream completed this ideal log home getaway! Neil is a Licensed NC General Contractor and has built multiple homes in the area. Their kids grew up in the icy cold waters of the stream building forts and dams.
Neil Pritchard purchased this Cabin in 2000
Why Neil Pritchard chose Maggie Valley
The private remote location with a high elevation rushing creek and mountain views. With easy access to popular destinations and activities. The private neighborhood has some 30 miles of nature trails, large cascading waterfalls and beautiful 360 degree views of the Smokies and Great Balsam Mountains. Occasionally you may see Elk, Wild Turkey, Grouse, Black Bear, Bob Cats and always Native Brook Trout in the stream
What makes this Cabin unique
Privacy. Wild Flowers like you've never imagined. Well stocked kitchen, plush towels and linens. Local property manager. Wifi in the wilderness with free long distance phone.
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Hot Tub
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Kids Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Downstairs Master1 queen, En-Suite
- Upstairs1 queen, 2 twin/ single
- Den1 sleep sofa /futon, Queen Size Sleeper Sofa in Den
- Loft1 sleep sofa /futon, Full Size Sleeper Sofa in Sleeping Loft
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Master Bathroomtoilet, combination tub/shower, jetted tub
- Upstairs Bathroomtoilet, combination tub/shower
Location Type
- Mountain ViewThere is a limited mountain view from the hot tub. The hot tub sits on a separate connected deck under a gazebo and overlooks the rushing stream. Accessed from the master & covered porch deck.
- RuralThe cabin is located in the Balsam Mountains at 4100 feet. The setting is wooded and remote.
- Water ViewHornbuckle Creek runs through the property. It's a bold rushing stream with waterfalls. Sleeping to the sound of the rushing water is the ideal antidote to the stressful city life.
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Linens Provided600 Thread Count Sheets Plenty of extra pillows and blankets
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Clothes Dryer
- Living Room
- Parking
- TelephoneUnlimited free long distance CELL PHONE SERVICE can be sketchy in our remote location. However, text messaging through SMS, IM and FACETIME will work with the WiFI.
- Towels ProvidedPlush Towels
- Washing Machine
- Wood Stove
Kitchen
- Coffee MakerCone Filter
- Dishes & UtensilsPlenty of dishes, pots , pans, utensils. glasseware, etc.
- Dishwasher
- KitchenWell appointed kitchen , all you need to make every meal! Gas and charcoal grill, spices and other kitchen essentials available. Check out Ingles Grocery in Waynesville - Impressive!
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry ItemsMartini Shaker, Ice Bucket, Blender and appropriate stemware.
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 10 people
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- StereoBlue tooth speaker to pair your devices. TV Sound Bar
- Television
Outside
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
- Golf
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Lawn / GardenYour are in the forest
- Outdoor Grill
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Hot TubSix person hot tub under covered gazebo over looking the falls
Attractions
- churches
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- museums
- recreation center
- restaurants
- theme parks
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- photography
- antiquing
- boating
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- miniature golf
- bird watching
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- mountain climbing
- cycling
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- fishing
- mountaineering
- rafting
- rock climbing
- skiing
- snowboarding
- swimming
- tennis
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
32 Reviews
AMAZING!!!!
This cabin is totally amazing. We loved our time there and did not want to leave. The kitchen is well stocked. The bed is comfortable. The winding road to get to the cabin is well maintained and an adventure in itself, wondering what was around each turn. The beautiful scenery, the sound of the creek, and the complete and total privacy! If you want to get away and enjoy the beauty/solitude of nature - this is the cabin you are looking for. The owners are responsive and strive to make your stay the perfect getaway. Cabin is close to entrance to Great Smoky Mountain park and Blue Ridge Parkway. Next time we go this way, will absolutely book this cabin. A piece of heaven on earth!
Thanks Jan, for your kind words! We are so glad you had a wonderfull experience at Running Bear Falls!! Hope you will come back and see us again!
Amazing Cabin
We had a wonderful vacation at Running Bear Falls cabin. The cabin was great and the area is beautiful. The owners were great to work with and made sure we had a great stay. We hope to return soon.
This place was spectacular! More than I imagined!
This place was fabulous! Most relaxing vacation I have had in a while. All accommodations exceeded my expectations. It had all the modern luxuries of home while being about to enjoy the most majestic scenery. One of my favorite things about this place was the creek on this property. I raised the windows at night and had the best sleep EVER! Not that I didn't enjoy the outdoor jacuzzi, firepit by the stream for roasting s'mores, the beautiful flowers and the hummingbirds that had no fear being 12 inches from your face. The kitchen was fully equipped with whatever tool you could be looking for, satellite for tv and phone and an indoor wood burning fireplace. The property manager and owners were wonderful. The property manager scooped guest to bring them to the property, supplied wood for the fire and even does ATV rides in the wilderness! I will definitely visit "Running Bear Falls" again!
Tranquil Sanctuary
The cabin is tucked away between Maggie Valley and
Cherokee, far enough off the road to feel like you're nestled in the woods, but close enough to the main road to reach the grocery store. The cabin has a wonderful bedroom on the main floor with comfortable bed and access to hot tub and back porch. The two rooms upstairs are very nice. There's a game room that could sleep several people and another bedroom just as comfortable as the one downstairs. The kitchen is well stocked and living room very cozy. The greatest feature is Hornbuckle Creek. The size of it is impressive after the rains we had last week. The sound was that of a raging river, perfect for sitting in the hot tub, rocking in a chair, or swing. The property will not disappoint! The property mangers were helpful and kind. They will even sell you a dozen of their fresh chicken eggs! There are plenty of trails to hike, museums to visit, and parkways to drive. I highly recommend this property and look forward to a future stay.
Laurie Guerino
Awsome
The wife and I absolutely loved your place so did mom dad and cooper. Thanks so much! Can't wait to visit again!
Best place I have ever stayed! Perfect☺️
Loved every minute of this secluded gorgeous nature haven and fully stocked homey cabin! Everything you could possibly need is right there! Caretaker even has a fire ready to start! They had makings for s’mores too! We enjoyed the fire pit by the creek when we made our s’mores ☺️
The cabin and the mountain air smelled soooo good I surely didn’t want to leave! You won’t either! Take advantage of letting the friendly caretaker get groceries for you!
So accommodating on every level! Called to make sure we got there. The caretaker offered to meet us and guide us to the cabin since we got there late. How sweet
We WILL be making this the only place we ever stay for our mountain vacation☺️👍�🏻�
Location
Maggie Valley is located 40 minutes from Asheville's eclectic downtown arts scene, great restaurants, live music, festivals and of course the Biltmore Estate. You will be 20 minutes from the quaint historic downtown of Waynesville, packed with art galleries, gift shops, antiques, local breweries and "Farm to Table" restaurants. 20 minutes to your west, immerse yourself in the culture and home of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indian Tribe. Try your luck at the luxurious and exciting Harrah's Cherokee Casino. For the outdoorsman, Cherokee has 40 miles of stocked trout streams. The cabin is surrounded by so many outdoor mountain adventures, including Cataloochee Ski Resort, Rafting the Tuckaseegee River .pontoon boating the spectacular clear Fontana Lake , Bathe in the natural Hot Springs or raft the wild waters of the Nantahala River. Ride a steam Engine Train through the Smokies out of Bryson City and while there check out Deep Creek Tubing in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.