Nottingham Nook - 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath, Hot Tub, Firepit

The word Nook by definition means “a corner or recess offering seclusion or security.” If your vacation rental choice is Nottingham Nook, to be sure you will find just that. Whether you are looking for a place to escape and unplug for a few days or a quiet spot to work remotely on vacation, Nottingham Nook offers the perfect balance of nature and relaxation away from the everyday world. Everything about this thoughtful 2 bedroom, 2 bath custom made log cabin makes you feel at home the moment you arrive.

Please note this is a dog friendly property. It is the guest's responsibility to contact the property manager at Maggie Mountain Vacations as there is an additional non-refundable pet fee, not included in the base rent. Unauthorized pets on property will incur a $300 per pet penalty. No cats or other pets are accepted. The road to this home is paved and an increased incline until your destination. The drive is also paved and has downward steepness. There is also a parking area and turnaround at the top of the drive. Four-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and/or chains would be required during any type of snow or ice event. No trailers.

Stepping up onto the front covered porch you are immediately greeted with comfortable seating and a large gas heater for those chilly outdoor nights. A gas grill located there is perfect for feeding your crew inside. The smell of steaks and veggies on the grill will fill the air.

As you walk in the door, a large open living space with vaulted ceiling awaits you. Overstuffed couches (one of which doubles as a pull-out queen sofa bed) and comfortable chairs are perfect for enjoying a roaring fire in the large custom stone gas fireplace or for catching up on your favorite television show on the large flat screen TV located there. To the left is the dining room with its high-top table for six, a great space to play cards or enjoy an evening meal with friends and family. A cozy kitchen with all the amenities you would expect from a vacation home (stove top and oven, microwave, and refrigerator/freezer) is conveniently located just steps away. A stackable washer dryer is also located on the main floor. Down the hall is the main floor queen bedroom with desk space and chair for those who might be on a working vacation. That’s no problem as high-speed Spectrum internet and cable are included with this home. The main floor bath with tub/shower combination is located mid hallway. Upstairs you’ll find the master king bedroom with master bath.

Stepping out on the back deck you will immediately feel like you are alone in the woods – your view out is trees as far as you can see. Imagine having morning coffee there, listening to the birds chirping or just the quiet of your surroundings. What a concept. Comfortable seating and a large flat screen TV can also be found there to enjoy a beverage and a ballgame. Just down the steps find your own private hot tub where you can let the steaming waters relax your achy muscles after a full day’s activities and be ready for a good night’s sleep. The adjacent fire pit complete with outdoor lighting and large Adirondack chairs is the perfect place to end your day. To recap, this property comes equipped with washer/dryer, central heat and A/C, Wi-Fi, Spectrum cable and internet, gas fireplace, hot tub, firepit, and gas grill. Both bedrooms have large flat screen TV’s as well as does the back deck and living room.

Nottingham Nook is only a few minutes’ drive to the heart of Maggie Valley, Cataloochee Ski Area (known for being one of the first ski resorts in the US to open each year), Tube World (snow tubing), Wheels Through Time (a historic motorcycle museum featured on the History Channel's “American Pickers”), horseback riding and golfing. In about 25 minutes, you could be in Waynesville at Ingles and Publix grocery stores, Walmart or head to Main Street in Waynesville and enjoy additional shopping, dining, and sightseeing.

This home is about a 35-minute drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Harrah's Cherokee Casino (even if you do not gamble, Harrah's has some of the best restaurants around), Pisgah National Forest, several golf courses, and just west of Cherokee is Bryson City (home of the Great Smoky Mountain Railway and “Polar Express” during the Christmas Holiday).

A little more than 50 minutes away, you’ll arrive in Asheville at the Biltmore Estate & Winery (America's largest and most visited privately-owned home), many great restaurants and micro-breweries, and 1 hour and 30 minutes away is Transylvania County (home of the most waterfalls in the United States), and over 100 Antique Shops. Approximately, 1 hour away heading south to Hendersonville, you can visit Sierra Nevada Brewery (with their enormous dining and Tap Room), gem mining, white water rafting, zip-lining and much more in the surrounding areas.

You are just under 1 hour 35 minutes to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (home of Dollywood).