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Emerald Bear | 5-Bedroom Maggie Valley Log Cabin with Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Game Room

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A two-story log cabin with a balcony and outdoor seating area.
A wooden deck with two rocking chairs facing a mountainous landscape.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a television displaying 'YONDER LUXURY VACATION RENTALS'.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub and a deck overlooking a forested area.
A mountainous landscape with dense forest and a small building with a green roof.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Tube World

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Maggie Valley, NC
  • Place, Tube World
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cataloochee Ski Area
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Common Space

2 Single Beds

Lower Level Guest Room (#4)

1 King Bed

Lower Level Guest Room (#5)

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Level Guest Room (#2)

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Guest Room (#3)

2 Double Beds

Second Level Primary Suite (#1)

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bath (#3)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

private Full Bath (#1)

Toilet · Shower only

shared Full Bath (#2)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Maggie Valley

Located in Maggie Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Shelton House and Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Maggie Valley, NC

What's nearby

  • Tube World - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 11 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 25 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Catrina’s Cantina - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ben’s Backdraft BBQ - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Caffeine & Chaos - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Guayabitos - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Emerald Bear | 5-Bedroom Maggie Valley Log Cabin with Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Game Room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Emerald Bear | 5-Bedroom Maggie Valley Log Cabin with Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Game Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Bear | 5-Bedroom Maggie Valley Log Cabin with Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Game Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerald Bear | 5-Bedroom Maggie Valley Log Cabin with Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Game Room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Emerald Bear | 5-Bedroom Maggie Valley Log Cabin with Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Game Room located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tube World, Maggie Valley Gem Mine and Fantasy Golf & Game Room. Maggie Valley Opry House and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice home and overall great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emerald Bear was just perfect for my group. We had our kids and their kids so three generations. Theres’s a beautiful deck on the first level that didn’t appear in the pictures and had several heavy duty Wicker chairs, rockers and a couch. Delightful to sit out in that area in the morning. We were involved in many activities around the area so didn’t get to sit and enjoy as much as we would had liked to, The AC stopped cooling, but I reported it and it was fixed on the next afternoon. All the comforts of home and completely decorated for the Fourth of July. Would definitely like to rent again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent. This place was an excellent choice for our annual family trip. Very good location ! Many things to do and the property had all we needed for a group of 10 !Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best kitchen-stocked utensils, cookware, etc. Lacked nothing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb, 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect! This cozy cabin was the serene escape we needed. Waking up to the sound of birds and the view was magical. Everything was spotless, well-stocked (loved the Popcorn!), and the fireplace made for cozy evenings. Hosts were incredibly helpful, and the location offered privacy. Highly recommend for a true mountain recharge!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

30th Birthday celebration

Great vibe, clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Visit

Cozy cabin near everything we needed it to be. Beautiful views, even in the winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location lots of space

Great size property. Nice view of the surrounding mountains. Well stocked with wood for a cozy fire. Property is in a great location if you are looking to head up the mountain to Cataloochee.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous mountain escape

We had an amazing family reunion weekend. Loved the elk and the resident cats! The house was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2023
Tiffany, thanks for your review! We're so glad that you and your family enjoyed your reunion stay at Emerald Bear, and we look forward to hosting y'all again sometime! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10/10

Super nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

Perfect mountain house with the perfect layout for our family of 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Get Together

Very nice property with a perfect sunset view off back decks. Plenty of room for everyone with a nice assortment of bedroom types. Even had some nice wildlife walk by to make the last evening dinner pretty special. Definitely recommend as a place to get family together!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House Kim is awesome

Great house, exactly what we were looking for. The property manager Kim was great to work with and very accommodating. Would recommend for large groups. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2023
Robert, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Emerald Bear. We hope you're doing well, and Yonder can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back!

This cabin was amazing. The beds comfortable, the views breathtaking and the owners thought of everything to make it a great experience for all their guests. We don’t ever stay in the same cabin every year but we will probably go ahead and re-book this house for next fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2023
Ashley, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Emerald Bear. There's no shame in wanting to stay here again, even if you usually pick different homes! It's such a wonderful home, who could blame you? We welcome you back to this home, but would also happily help you find another Yonder home to stay at in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property, amazing view, amazing amenities

We had a mini family (siblings) reunion with enough space for each family to be on their own floor. Plenty of amenities to cook for large groups, spread out to play games and relax. With great dining and sights to see within a reasonable driving distance. We’re definitely considering coming back to this property again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We enjoyed a wonderful trip to Maggie Valley over the New Years. We had family traveling from Illinois, Florida and NC. It was a great place for us all to meet. The house was a wonderful size, plenty of room for people to spread out our gather together. Everything at the house worked just as it should, including the hot tub. Plus there are beautiful views from the whole house. It was just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great except we couldn’t get the dishwasher to work or lock the door when we checked out. And we had trouble with the internet. Still, great time and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2026
Everything was great except we couldn’t get the dishwasher to work or lock the door when we checked out. And we had trouble with the internet. Still, great time and comfortable accommodations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Mountain Retreat!

I will bear is an absolutely lovely property, prettier than the pictures! The appointments and furniture are all high-quality. Ditto for the sheets and towels. There are plenty of cleaning supplies, extra toilet paper, towels, and laundry detergent. Things I usually bring to every VRBO, but now we’re in this instance!). We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2024
Lisa, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you found Emerald Bear to be even more beautiful in person :) It's great to know we could provide everything you needed for a comfortable stay, allowing you to travel a little lighter! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us and hope to welcome you back in the future for another memorable stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for 3 families

Enjoyable stay 6 adults 4 youth. We had our entire family and house layout was great for 3 families. Only issue was with locks on kitchen and downstairs patio door. These locks require that the handle be rotated CCW before you can lock the deadbolts. Would have been nice if info was included in info package. We do recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely vacation!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Emerald Bear. The house had lots of room for our family and they really enjoyed the hot tub and the firepit. The house is close to everything in Maggie Valley, but still feels secluded. The yard was beautiful and I really enjoyed sitting out on the porch. The locks are tricky, but are okay once you figure them out. You will get lots of exercise going up and down the stairs. The stairs between the first and second floor are bare wood and we did have one person slip and fall down the stairs while wearing socks (she was okay though)... Everything else was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location, beautiful views

We spent a long weekend with a group of our employees, 12 of us in total, to celebrate an outstanding year for our business. We were stunned at the beauty of the property. The home is immaculate, spacious and has just the right amount of amenities for a large, diverse group. The grounds were well kept. We loved seeing the elk in the early morning hours and the two kitties at night. Even when it rained an entire day of our visit, we were all able to find things to entertain ourselves with, whether ping pong downstairs, corn hole under the balcony, or playing card games around the dining room table. All of our guests were comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed their stay. We highly recommend this property for a large group. We will look into renting this property again next year. Tony & Chris Huntley Dover, FL
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2023
Tony & Chris, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your group enjoyed your celebration stay at Emerald Bear. It's such a treat to explore all the "rainy day" activities in this home! :) We hope you're all doing well, and Yonder can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not so sure

Two of the outside doors did not lock -very disturbing. We had to jam chairs under the door knobs to try and secure them. Some of the pans had food stuck on them. The garage bin was not big enough to support 6 days of garbage, and if we needed to have it emptied it was an additional $35. I do not feel the price we payed was worth it. Also because the description did not detail pots n pans, small kitchen appliances, toilet paper etc
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2023
Sandra, thanks for your feedback! We’re deeply sorry that your stay at Emerald Bear was less than what you had expected. Had we been notified of any of these issues, we would’ve done our best to remedy them—sadly, the only issue we were informed of was low propane. We hope you’re doing well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great home, truly a fantastic place to stay.

There are many pros to this place so I'll name a few: 2 king beds, 1 queen, 2 full, large bunk bed, and loft bed with trundle pull out bed. This place really does sleep a lot of people and lets not forget the amazing view!! Also, there wasn't anything we were looking for that we couldn't find. The kitchen is well equipped and the beds and furniture were very comfortable (no complaints from me or any of my family). I think there's more than 4 large TV's in this place so we never had to worry about someone taking over the TV which was nice. The ping pong table got a lot of use by all the kids (way more than I expected) so thank you for that. It also has a large Jacuzzi tub that we did not have the chance to use. Now for the cons: there's only one, the road. It's paved for the 1st 1/2 mile but the last 1/4-1/3 mile is a pretty steep gravel driveway. I had a 15 passenger 2 wheel drive Ford Transit 350 van. I had to drop it down in 1st gear every time to get up to the house but it got there so that was good. For the 1st 6 days of our stay, the end of the road/driveway closest to the house was pretty wash-boarded and I had to find the "sweet spot" to get to the house. On the last 2 days, it had been smoothed out by some kind of machinery and that made all the difference (thank you for that as well). So that's it, a steep gravel road/driveway that's now been smoothed out. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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