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Open air cabin, sweeping views at low elevation, in the Smokies!

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Room
Golf
King Sized Bed with Egyptian cotton sheets and four king pillows
AC/Heat system too!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Waynesville, NC
  • Place, Pigeon River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Open air cabin, sweeping views at low elevation, in the Smokies!

We are a working Mangalitsa farm on 95 acres in the Smoky Mountains of NC. Located on a half mile of river and less than a mile off of I 40. It is remarkable to be so accessible and yet feel so remote. Quiet and safe, our farm is a true marvel! 17* N enjoys its own private setting on a mountain pasture hillside. Oriented toward the river and other farms the scenery is endlessly changing with the sights and sounds of rushing water and birds. The cabin boasts a king sized bed with 680 Egyptian cotton sheets, double comforter and four king pillows. The mood is set with a wall hanging electric fireplace with heater option and electric remote controlled candles. Every light both inside and outside of the cabin may turned off and most can be dimmed to the desired setting. AC and heat keep you comfortable. Additionally there is a kitchenette with a convection toaster oven, double burner portable stove top, freezer and refrigerator drawers as well as a Keurig coffee machine with complimentary coffee pods. The large pea gravel patio is equipped with a Weber propane BBQ with side burner, two Adirondack chairs flanking a propane firepit and two chaise sun chairs complete with pillows and beach towels. The cabin is instantly transformed into an open-air experience upon raising the 10' wide glass garage door! Step out onto the large wooden deck outfitted with a giant U shaped sofa ensemble and an in-deck hammock with pillows perfect for napping and stargazing!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total

Bing beds, towels and bowls No pets on bed or furn

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3028859vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Waynesville

Located in Waynesville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cold Mountain Gameland, while LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts are cultural highlights. Waynesville Recreation Center and Queen's Farm Stables are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

  • Pigeon River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 22 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 34 min drive - 54.8 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 46 min drive - 52.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sherrill's Pioneer Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Open air cabin, sweeping views at low elevation, in the Smokies! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at Open air cabin, sweeping views at low elevation, in the Smokies!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Open air cabin, sweeping views at low elevation, in the Smokies!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Open air cabin, sweeping views at low elevation, in the Smokies!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Open air cabin, sweeping views at low elevation, in the Smokies! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Pigeon River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Blue Ridge Health - Haywood and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center and Waynesville Recreation Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Amazing Views!

I will definitely be going back! What a wonderful serene retreat! Everything I needed was there and the communication with Catherine was great:)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2024
Thank you Susan for your wonderful review! We loved having you as a guest and are delighted that you enjoyed your time here at Smoky Mtn River Ranch. You are our first VRBO guest and we hope to see you again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had great communication with our host right from the start. This was by far one of our most favorite stays. The views are absolutely stunning, the cabin was clean and the fenced in property was perfect for our dogs. Love how the property is a short drive from the highway and you don't have to drive forever up a mountain due to its low elevation. There's not a full kitchen in the cabin but that wasn't problem for us and there are plenty of restaurants nearby. It was so great seeing all the animals on the farm. We were sad to leave and we'll definitely be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Topel

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I am a seven generations Floridian. Almost 100 years ago my great grandfather purchased a home here in the Smoky Mountains. During a visit in 2015 my husband and I bought a farm when we decided to be our own boss. It has been incredible fun to work the land, fish for trout in our own 1/2 mile of river and meet so many wonderful farm visitors!

Why they chose this property

Our farm is one of the largest low elevation tracts left in Haywood County, NC. It is accessible yet incredibly peaceful. We enjoy a half mile of trout fishing on the NE side of our farm as well as the sweeping views of other farms. We are 10 minutes from Waynesville and 25 minutes from Asheville.

What makes this property unique

We raise the wooly Mangalitsa pig from Hungary and are considered to be one of the most important stewards of the breed in the US. Our farm is clean and manicured, walkable and interesting with forests, creeks and a half mile of trout river. We have egg laying hens, horses, goats and donkeys. It is just so much fun!

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