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High Hopes-3 bedroom, 3.5 Bath, Sleeps 9, Strong Internet

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A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and a view of a mountainous landscape.
A two-story wooden cabin with a stone foundation, a balcony, and a stone wall surrounding the property.
A wooden cabin with a balcony overlooking a dense forest and mountains.
A wooden deck with a table and benches, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious log cabin interior with a central staircase, a cozy seating area, and a kitchen visible through an open door.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Tube World
Sleeps 9•3 bedrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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Maggie Valley, NC
  • Place, Maggie Valley Gem Mine
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Maggie Valley Opry House
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai

About this property

High Hopes-3 bedroom, 3.5 Bath, Sleeps 9, Strong Internet

High Hopes is a beautiful log cabin that offers excellent views every season. Paved access and an abundance of amenities make High Hopes your perfect vacation retreat. Working remotely? High Hopes offers 600Mbps hard wired internet or 100+ Mbps WiFi access. At an elevation of 3,460’, High Hopes offers incredible long range mountain views with easy paved access. Located in Maggie Valley, you are just minutes to all of the area outdoor activities and shopping.

Cherokee (25 mins); Waynesville (10 mins.); The Blue Ridge Parkway (15 min.); Hiking, fishing, rafting, skiing, horseback riding, and golf (10-15 min). Asheville is 40 minutes east and offers the Biltmore Estate, the River Arts District, AVL airport, shopping and great restaurants.

The home sleeps 3 couples privately or up to 8-9 utilizing the bunk beds. You are welcome to bring your own hammock or Eno to hang in the corner of the porch (hooks provided).

Enjoy High Hopes for family reunions, girls weekends, or family vacation. Two Smart Tv's will keep you connected to the world and the movies you watch, or just keep them turned off and relax on the porch.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 3734407
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

Maggie Valley

Located in Maggie Valley, this cabin is in the mountains. Maggie Valley Opry House and Wheels Through Time Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Shelton House and Mingus Mill. Maggie Valley Festival Grounds and Fantasy Golf & Game Room are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and skiing.
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What's nearby

  • Maggie Valley Gem Mine - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fantasy Golf & Game Room - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Maggie Valley Opry House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tube World - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Catrina’s Cantina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Maggie's Galley - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Butts On The Creek - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffeine & Chaos - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is High Hopes-3 bedroom, 3.5 Bath, Sleeps 9, Strong Internet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at High Hopes-3 bedroom, 3.5 Bath, Sleeps 9, Strong Internet?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High Hopes-3 bedroom, 3.5 Bath, Sleeps 9, Strong Internet?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is High Hopes-3 bedroom, 3.5 Bath, Sleeps 9, Strong Internet located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Maggie Valley Gem Mine and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Maggie Valley Opry House are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pete G.

Riding trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We are a group of men from our our church safety team who ride motorcycles together. This was the second time we stayed at the High Hopes house and we had a great weekend again. The location is perfect for riding in the area and the house is very relaxing at the end of the day to sit out on the deck with friends and enjoy a beautiful view of Gods creation. We hope to be returning next year.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Main drawback is the bedroom on the first level (where the pool table is) was too cold for someone to sleep there
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brandy M.

Independence Day at High Hopes

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at High Hopes to enjoy the 4th of July in the mountains and had a wonderful time. We were able to see fireworks at Lake Junaluska on Friday night and at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds on Saturday night. The home is conveniently located to many things but also feels like you have the whole valley to yourself. It was clean and had everything we needed and more. The view is incredible from the porch, the couch and every window. The drive up is steep but paved and not a problem. The tv and internet were fast and easy to use. The kitchen was well stocked with pans, utensils, dishes and a large grill is located on the porch. We weren't there long enough to use the game room downstairs but it would be so fun for a family! We hope to return to High Hopes and would highly recommend it for a short or long mountain getaway.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Great Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was set up perfectly for 3 couples, everyone had their own space, but plenty of room to gather when we wanted to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Amazing NC Mountain Retreat

In response to the negative review of Nov. 2014, as the owner, I can honestly say that we were not made aware of any of the mentioned issues by the property management company at that time. In fact, the home was supposed to be winterized at the beginning of November '14, so we were not expecting guests. The management team has been replaced, so I would expect an improved experience for future renters. I will add that in May 2015 the home was repaired such that a bat will not be able to enter it again. The home is in a rural area, and mice can be an issue. The home is on a service contract for pests, and if that were to happen again, I encourage the guest to contact the management for immediate attention. Our home is lovely, and we have had many guests over the years who have thoroughly enjoyed their stays. Maggie Valley and the Smokey Mountain Park area are incredible destinations for time spent in the great outdoors. Please consider our home for your next vacation. We are close to Cherokee, the National Park, Asheville, Bryson City and Deep Creek Tubing and more! Great hikes abound! Come check us out. * Please note it is a Non-Smoking rental.* Amazing NC Moutain Retreat
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

Beautiful view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A quiet mountain retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Mountain Peace

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was just beautiful and the location was stunning! We enjoyed the beauty of the mountains in this private home. We would definitely go there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

High Hopes October Week 2

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Annual fall mountain vacation to see leaves changing. Enjoyable cabin with good location, view, and comfortable. I would consider again and have stayed in many cabins in Maggie. Issues encountered were could not light gas fireplaces but central heat sufficient. Low water pressure but sufficient. Bring your own streaming device which I always do. Ice maker not connected to water so consider trays or bag.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Mountain Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My daughter celebrated her birthday with friends and family in Maggie Valley and had a great time! They loved the house!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Melissa W.

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

Beautiful cabin but needs cleaning

The cabin is beautiful but needs to be cleaned. The first thing we found in the cabin was a dead bat on the couch. We could tell it had not been cleaned, swept or vacuumed in a while. Super dusty and the rooms were really stuffy. Water pressure not great and no cable in the main living room. It was okay for 2 nights but we had to do a lot of cleaning to get rid of dust and bugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Susan E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great view and location... needs a few repairs.

We've rented dozens of homes in this area over the past 30 years. We usually rent much higher up for a great view. This house has a beautiful view while still being a short drive up a paved mountain road. The covered wrap-around porch was a big plus, as was the large gas grill and the strong wi-fi. But.. beware the almost nonexistent upstairs AC. It was too warm to sleep up there. The TV in great room did not work: directions were to watch it via Roku, but there was no Roku. We were able to stream Netflix. There's an odd mix of updated vs outdated finishes, furnishings and appliances. Refrigerator had trouble keeping all of our things cool and there was no working water line. That meant there was no way to make ice and no filtered in-door water. The steps to the basement are precariously placed next to the kitchen and the handrail doesn't run all the way up. I wouldn't want a small child in this house. Great potential, just needs some repairs and TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Great Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean, easy to deal with. No let downs, really nice place, enjoyed a great weekend stay for my son's graduation.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Tana H.

Best views, large house

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed at this house several times and there was a significant difference in the condition compared to our previous stays. Pros: the BEST views of any property we've ever stayed at; large house with 3 separate private sleeping areas and 2 non-private sleeper sofas; plenty of dining space; amazing porches; lots of easy parking; kitchen is well-equipped (bring pot holders.) Cons: the house was not as clean as we expected (hair in the tubs, dead bugs and spiderwebs everywhere); there were not enough linens/blankets for every bed; the air conditioner was not capable of cooling the 2nd floor; the furnishings are really starting to show age (sleeper sofa mattresses are little more than pads.) In the many times we've stayed in any Carolina Vacations property, we've never had one that didn't start off with clean bathrooms. It appeared that only the most cursory of cleanings had been done in quite some time. Carolina Vacations responded very quickly and sent out the cleaning crew the same morning we called; however, there was still hair left in the tubs when they finished. Fortunately, it wasn't as bad as when we arrived. The major issue that we couldn't resolve was the insufficiency of the air conditioner for the 2nd floor. To get the 2nd floor temperature tolerable, the first floor and basement were freezing. That was how we discovered that there weren't enough blankets for every bed. We were fortunate that the temperatures during the day never got very hot. Otherwise, the 2nd floor would not have been usable for sleeping. As it was, we couldn't stay up there during the heat of the day. This house would probably be perfect in the fall or early spring before it begins to get hot. It could use a thorough cleaning and new mattresses for the sleeper sofas but you won't find better views anywhere else. We would conditionally recommend this property for use in cooler weather, if it gets a detailed cleaning and if you don't need to use the sleeper sofas.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Michael J.

High hopes

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

The view is worth the drive!

The driveway to this property is a bit dicey, but the view is worth it. It was very quiet and peaceful. The house was great, but could’ve used some window cleaning and a few spare blankets.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

B.j. B.

Family Time Wedding Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent house, perfect setup.Need to replace smart pots for stove, only one worked, had to use the grill for cooking breakfast, etc. & need to replace pool balls, chipped and damaged. Excellent staff and responses to questions & needs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kay E.

Beautiful views and relaxing stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 3rd time staying at this cabin. We love the location and the amenities. The views are beautiful and we had a very relaxing stay. Our only complaint on this trip is that we didn't have access to regular TV stations. We could access Netflix and a few other streaming sights but not local TV. My dad is 80 and enjoys watching the news and at the time of our stay the Olympics were beings held. It was disappointing that he wasn't able to watch while we were there. Overall we loved our stay and we would definitely stay there again. Everything was clean and there had even been renovations since the last time we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Comfortable house with an extraordinary view!

My husband and I wanted a quiet and cool place to enjoy family time with our adult children and to recharge our batteries after last year’s lockdown. We definitely found what we wanted in this beautiful and comfortable house with gorgeous views of the Smoky Mountains. The pictures of the swing and the rocking chairs on the spacious porch were what sold me on this house and they did not disappoint! We had a couple rainy days during the week we were there and we enjoyed them as much as we did the sunny days. The furniture was rustic and comfortable and my husband and sons enjoyed a few games on the pool table downstairs. We enjoyed cooking meals in the spacious kitchen and my son cooked some wonderful steaks on the gas grill. The beds were comfortable and the fact that each bedroom had its on bathroom was definitely a plus. Maggie Valley is a lovely little town with some good places to eat and the drive to Waynesville for groceries was very easy. I loved my time in this beautiful mountain home…the week went by much too quickly!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Spectacular

Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles W.

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

Need to fix all shower heads

Need to fix all shower heads
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

William H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice view

The view was great as the smoky valley could be seen from the porch or better from the loft. The view is becoming slightly obstructed by growing trees but still nice today. The home needs some updates. Replacing beds, resurfacing the pool table and replacing the carpet would do wonders.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

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

Nice cabin

the cabin was very nice with bedrooms on 3 levels which worked well for our group. We enjoyed sitting on the porch enjoying the view and watching the hummingbirds eating from the feeder.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great deck with a great view.

Overall, we had a great time at High Hopes. The view was amazing, watching the sunrise right in front of the house over the valley. The house itself was pretty easy to find and not too far off the main road, grant it up a steep side of a mountain, but that is how you get the views. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the HUGE wrap around deck. Sitting on the rocking chairs watching the hummingbirds and even listening to the rain. They even had a location to put up a hammock on the deck, which we happened to bring ours, so that was nice! The TVs were also upgraded from the photos with now two large flatscreens, one on the main floor and one in the basement. There were some things that could have made things better. First was the number of plates, definitely could use another 8 place setting. There were only 5 of us and we could have used more at times. Most of the plates were chipped too. Maybe having some more plastic plates for kids would be good too. More cups would be nice too, again some more plastic ones for the kids too. A few more blankets to snuggle up in would be nice, but not sure that is possible with the management company. The linens for the pull-out couches did have stains on them and could be changed out by the management company. Finally, the AC on the top floor basically doesn’t exist. During the summer (when we were there) we had to freeze out the first two floors to cool off the top floor due to very few vents. In the winter this probably wouldn’t be much of an issue. The cabin could be cleaned better as well, dusty headboard, socks found around, and a used bar of soap left behind. We reported to the management company that the Ice Maker wasn’t working in the refrigerator and the drain plug in the master bathroom was missing. They never responded to my email during our stay, but we did not call. There was no started kit of soaps in the bathroom nor kitchen and half used rolls of toilet paper in the bathrooms. Overall, we had a great short stay at the cabin and would recommend the cabin to others, especially when AC is not needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

lucy l.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the porch and the view.

House was everything we expected. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful but some broken furniture

We stayed for a couple nights and it is really nice. The view is beautiful. We loved sitting on the back deck with our coffee and wine and soaked in the view. Our number one complaint is we had 9 people staying with us and both sofa beds that were advertised were completely broken and unusuable. Unfortunately some of our guests had to sleep on the floor. Management was notified and they were very apologetic and they did compensate us for our trouble. Just want to mention for future guests to make sure that they will not require the sofa beds for sleeping arrangements. Hopefully the owner will replace the sofa beds soon. Also, we were unable to use the tv in the loft which would have been nice for my kids. Other than that, it was great. Thank you for a very nice weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

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