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Relax in a serene hot tub surrounded by a peaceful forest view.
Guests can enjoy a serene forest view from the comfort of their cabin, surrounded by trees and a majestic mountain backdrop.
Staircase leads to a forested area surrounded by tall trees and fallen leaves.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a bar area and sink, perfect for preparing meals.
Relax in this cozy living space with a sectional sofa and round coffee table, perfect for unwinding.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Maggie Valley, NC
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Wheels Through Time Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cataloochee Ski Area
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Maggie Valley

Located in Cataloochee Ranch within 2 miles (3 km) of Tube World, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of Maggie Valley Gem Mine. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Tube World - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Maggie Valley Gem Mine - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 10 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Guayabitos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Place Biscuits, Burgers & BBQ - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Butts On The Creek - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waterrock Knob - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful mountain vacation at The Rusty Elk Retreat

Tucked away off the beaten path on Maggie Valley’s Cataloochee Mountain, The Rusty Elk Retreat has every ingredient for a cozy and memorable stay with family and friends. This spacious, newly renovated property has 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and comfortably sleeps 8-10 offering a peaceful setting to gather and unwind. Guests will find rustic charm with several comforting amenities including a fully stocked kitchen, multiple flat screen TVs, wireless access, two family rooms, Hot Tub and a game room featuring a billiard and air hockey tables. With plenty of room for everyone, this perfect getaway destination offers the ideal balance for guests to rest and play inside and out, and is just minutes from all the activities one could want!

All four seasons offer amazing views whether it's a soft magical snowfall, colorful autumn foliage or springtime blooms! Take in the sounds of birds chirping with the smell of clean mountain air from a large wrap around porch that overlooks an untouched Nature and Wildlife Game Land Area. Wildlife can often be spotted nearby grazing and perching among lush native plants of NC Maple trees, Evergreen, and rhododendron.

Nearby: only a few minutes from the Cataloochee Ski area, Cataloochee Valley and Maggie Valley. The quaint town of Waynesville is just a few miles further down the road. Opportunities are endless for skiing, tubing, snowboarding, horseback riding, hiking, trout fishing, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, dining, shopping and seasonal craft fairs.

A little further down the road: Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, Cherokee Indian Village.


The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Val Michael

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Cataloochee Ranch, close to Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, Cataloochee Ski Area, and Wheels Through Time Museum. You'll also find Maggie Valley Gem Mine and Stompin' Ground within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Peaceful mountain vacation at The Rusty Elk Retreat good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Peaceful mountain vacation at The Rusty Elk Retreat?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Peaceful mountain vacation at The Rusty Elk Retreat?

Yes, every accommodation at Peaceful mountain vacation at The Rusty Elk Retreat comes with a deck.

Peaceful mountain vacation at The Rusty Elk Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Britt M., Peachtree Corners, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house & Location

My husband and I and our two daughters chose this house based on the location and the amenities. It was perfect on both accounts!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family ski getaway!

The Rusty Elk was absolutely perfect for what we needed. Eight minutes from Cataloochee ski area and 10 minutes from some local restaurants and stores. The hot tub felt great after a cold day on the mountain and our kids also enjoyed the pool table and air hockey. At first I was disappointed it didn’t have arcade games like some of the other houses, but this strategic move allowed us to have more unplugged family time. The check in process was easy, the host responded quickly to questions, the furniture was nice and new and the house was clean. We recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very, very nice

We stay three days and everything so good is plenty of room we are a group and we have a lot of space
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Molly L.

Nice Enough

The Rusty Elk was nice enough for our long weekend. However, it could really use some TLC. It was clean, but it needed some better upkeep. The location was nice - be aware the roads and driveway leading up to it are pretty steep, but they were manageable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Review

Like the house, but it needs some tender loving care.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joddie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a Quick Getaway

Very clean and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerome R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain get a way

Unbelievable location and views we had a fabulous time Home has everything thing you need
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittni V., winchester

Liked: Cleanliness

We had the best time!

We really enjoyed our stay. It was very peaceful, clean, and comfortable. We used the firepit every night and the hot tub multiple times. The house was good size. It was just 3 of us, but had room for more if needed. Especially with family of kids. We'll definitely book here again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sidney M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very peacful

This place is in a great area, relatively close to everything. Very quiet area and the house had plenty of room for my friends and I
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Spacious for a big family

The property was nice but could use some cleaning up and mowing around the hot tub. The house is a good size for a big family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Base

We had a great time visiting Maggie Valley and Cherokee! Our grandkids were with us and loved the Rusty Elk, as we did! We were out and about all day, but it was nice to have such a comfy place to return to for the evening; all our needs were definitely met at this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain hideaway

The house is tucked in the mountains and feels very remote while also being so close to town you can't beat the location. Very spacious accommodations, perfect for families traveling with kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kasie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rusty Elk

Everything was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Keith Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The cabin was very clean and well decorated, the outside was very disappointing it was very overgrown with weeds and lots of poison ivy/oak growing up unto the bottom deck and around the hot tub and firepit,the outdoor furniture hadnt been wipe down in quite sometime, the ladders of the bunk beds had loose steps that were very dangerous we couldn't let the kids sleep up there because of that, these are the only reasons i didnt give 5stars
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffery H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Needs a new grill but other than that it was just what we needed. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place To Stay

Our family of six enjoyed a comfortable stay at this wonderful accommodation. With four kids in tow, we were thrilled to find ample space to spread out inside, and the two levels on the porch were an added bonus. The little ones had a blast playing on the skee ball machine, while I indulged in the luxurious hot tub and the fire pit with the pre-chopped wood provided. Plus, the convenience of a quick drive into Asheville, NC, as well as the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg made our stay even more enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kim D.

Second time at this property was just as magical as the first. A great time was had by all… 6 kids and 4 adults. House was clean and very comfortable, a home away from home. The location cannot be beat if you are looking to ski. Hosts are gracious and easy to contact if any issues should come up. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy K., Moncks Corner, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cataloochie Ski Trip

First time personally renting a vrbo, but the check in/out seemed much easier than another trip with family. The owner was very nice and warned us about foul weather in the forecast. Very steep hills getting to the cabin and caraloochie skiing. Great location, we were able to get the kids introduced to skiing and the cabin provided plenty of diversion for four kids ages 7 to 11. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views, Convenient and spacious

The house was comfortable and convenient to town but with great views of the mountain floral. The manager was attentive to an issue and provided a quick resolution.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerome R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best view in mountains

Rented two years in a row view off front porch is breathtaking
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rusty Elk

Property was overall okay. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G., Mount Holly, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Right on the mark

Guys trip. Good location, short drive to restaurants. Nice deck, patio, fire pit areas. Good TVs but not a lot of channel selection. Kitchen was functional. Good communication with property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful

The actual rental process was above and beyond excellent. Location, ambiance, availability. So awesome. Hope to stay with you again and often.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Julie T.

Cozy cabin, nice area

Cabin had everything we needed. Kids enjoyed the play room. We went out everyday and enjoyed the area. Host was very responsive. Downside is the downstairs porch needs to cleaned up. Area by hot tub and fire pit needs attention. Master bed was very uncomfortable. Overall we had a good time
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022