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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 124800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Jonathan Creek, NC
  • Place, Pigeon River
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waynesville

This vacation home places you within a 15-minute drive of Cataloochee Valley and Pigeon River. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Pigeon River - 13 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 24 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 25 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 27 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 30 min drive - 16.1 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Catrina’s Cantina - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ghost Outpost - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ammons' Drive In and Dairy Bar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Butts On The Creek - ‬22 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.

Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi

Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi, Hiking, Nature, Wildlife, Mountain Gem awaits!

Welcome to your private mountain sanctuary — a stunning log cabin perched at 3,600 ft on nearly 7 acres in the Great Smoky Mountains of Waynesville, NC. With 4 bedrooms, 5 private bathrooms, and space for up to 12 guests, this is the ultimate retreat for families and groups looking to unplug, breathe mountain air, and make memories that last.

The Views & Outdoor Space

Step outside and you'll immediately understand why guests keep coming back. Two stories of wrap-around decks frame sweeping mountain views that never get old — morning coffee up here is something else entirely. When the sun goes down, gather around the fire pit for s'mores and stargazing, or sink into the 7-person Master Spa hot tub with LED lights and let the mountains do the rest. Fire up the Big Green Egg or the commercial-grade Blaze gas grill for a proper cookout, then pull up a seat at the outdoor dining area and eat with a view. And don't be surprised if you spot George and Paco — our beloved community donkeys — wandering the neighborhood. They are guest favorites.

The Entertainment

Rainy day? No problem. The lower level of the cabin is a full entertainment hub: regulation-size pool table, an arcade loaded with 17,000+ games, and a cozy seating area perfect for hanging out. When you want something slower-paced, we've got board games, card games, puzzles, and yes — adult Jenga. The main living room features a large flat-screen TV, plush seating, and a stone fireplace that makes every evening feel like exactly what a mountain vacation should be.

The Kitchen

This kitchen is built for groups. You'll find a full induction stove and oven, microwave, dishwasher, and everything you need in terms of cookware, utensils, and prep space — including granite countertops with plenty of room to spread out. For your morning routine, we've set up a proper coffee station with a drip coffee maker, Keurig, and a French press with a burr grinder. Whether you're making coffee for two or twelve, you're covered.

The Bedrooms

Sleep well in one of four bedrooms — two king suites on the main floor and two queen rooms upstairs (each with two queen beds), giving you flexible arrangements for couples, families, and mixed groups. Every bedroom has its own private en-suite bathroom, so there's never a wait. With 5 bathrooms for 12 guests, mornings are easy.

The Practical Stuff

7-person Master Spa hot tub with LED lights

Big Green Egg charcoal grill + commercial Blaze gas grill

Regulation pool table + arcade with 17,000+ games

Board games, card games, puzzles & adult Jenga

Full-size washer and dryer on site

Coffee station: drip, Keurig & French press with grinder

Two stories of wrap-around decks + attached floating gazebo

Community fishing pond & playground

Fast Starlink Wi-Fi throughout (83 Mbps)

Dedicated workspace

Self check-in via smartlock

Free parking on premises

No pets permitted

Good to Know Before You Book

The cabin is about 2 miles up a well-maintained private gravel road in a gated community — suitable for 2WD in dry conditions, but AWD or 4WD is strongly recommended for winter visits. At 3,600 ft, snow is real and it's beautiful. Cell service can be spotty at elevation, but our Starlink keeps you connected. Trash drop-off is 4 miles away (we'll provide the details) — standard for mountain communities in Haywood County due to local wildlife.

Getting There

Maggie Valley: 14 min · Waynesville: 20 min · Cataloochee Ski Resort: 25 min · Harrah's Cherokee Casino: 28 miles · Asheville & Biltmore Estate: 34 miles · Gatlinburg: 56 miles · Pigeon Forge: 60 miles

The mountains are calling. Book your stay and come find out why our guests keep returning year after year.





The home is at an elevation of 3,600 ft. on the side of a mountain, this means:

1. Not all cellular service works or works consistently.

2. We have Starlink WIFI that can beimpacted by foul weather.

3. Trash service is not available in the community nor most mountain homes in Haywood county due to wildlife. We kindly ask that guests take trash to the conveniently located 4 miles away.

4. It snows! When booking a winter stay you should consider an all wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4x4) vehicle. The slope leading to our home isn't very steep, but anytime you have snow and ice on any surface, you can run into issues.





Amenities:

7 person Master Spa Hot Tub with LED lights

Regulation size pool table

Arcade with 17,000+ games

Two stories of wrap around decks with custom seating areas

Attached floating gazebo

Big Green Egg Grill - Charcoal Grill / Smoker

Commercial Stainless ultra premium “Blaze” Gas Grill

All bedrooms have attached private bathrooms

Community fishing pond

Community playground

Community donkeys (George and Paco!)

Located in private gated neighborhood, with a fishing pond, playground, and close to everything including:

1. Maggie Valley (14 mins)

2. Waynesville North Carolina (20 mins)

3. Cataloochee Ski resort (25 mins)

4. Harrah’s Cherokee Casino (28 miles away)

5. Asheville North Carolina (34 miles away)

6. Biltmore Estates North Carolina (34 miles away)

7. Asheville Regional Airport (34 miles away)

8. Gatlinburg Tennessee (56 miles away)

9. Pigeon Forge Tennessee (60 miles away)

PLUS: White water rafting, horseback riding, hiking, waterfall exploring!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 4,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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: 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Mountain Gem Wifi Hot tub Fire pit
Mountain Gem Hot tub Fire pit Views!
Mountain Gem Hot Tub Fire Pit Breathtaking Views
Mountain Gem: Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Breathtaking Views Waynesville
367957

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Waynesville, close to Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, Cataloochee Ski Area, and Cataloochee Valley. You'll also find Wheels Through Time Museum and Queen's Farm Stables nearby.

Will I be able to park at Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi?

Yes, every house at Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi comes with a balcony and some offer mountain views.

Log Lodge, Breathtaking Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wifi Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and a great location. Everything was exactly as described. The house and neighborhood are very relaxing and a great place to get away to.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonida H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very plentiful, relaxing and if you wanted space you had enough places to have space. Great place and layout.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan E.

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

Breathtaking

It's a beautiful cozy house with beautiful views. Kitchen fully stocked with everything you would need, very clean with big rooms and can't wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John and Deborah B.

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

An Amazing couple's weekend

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

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

Beautiful Mountain Getaway

Spacious and very well stocked for a short interim stop on our extended family vacation. The gorgeous views, fireplace, hot tub, and game room were enjoyed by all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juanita B.

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

Family Getaway

Property was clean, lots of room, decks. Owners were terrific to deal with, checkin checkout was easy. Great area, close to so many activities. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

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

Snow Storm Stay

We enjoyed our stay here! Can’t recommend this place enough! Best host that we have dealt with in a very long time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel P.

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

Cabin Fever

nice Fall week in beautiful cabin setting with all th amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and spacious. Beds were comfortable. Loved sitting on the deck in the mornings and evenings. Full size washer and dryer off the kitchen. The kitchen had some upscale appliances that we didn’t use like an instant pot and stand mixer. Lower floor had nice seating for TV watching, a pool table and the arcade was fun. The top floor took some time to cool down. Overall it was great. Owners were always easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

Amazing property!

The property and the owners are amazing! Everything is better than described. We lost electricity for a few hours after a night of thunderstorms and the owners were communicating with us immediately! Book this property - you won't be disappointed! Five stars!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Wonderful Cabin

Stayed at this beautiful cabin with 7 friends in early November. It was clean, very spacious, and had a really nice kitchen! We cooked a lot during our week long stay, and had every kind of dish, utensil, and appliance we could possibly need. The beds were comfy, the outdoor spaces were inviting, and the hot tub was a relaxing way to end our days. Our host, Anthony, was always very responsive and helpful when we reached out to him. I would highly recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family house extravaganza

Lots of options to have privacy if wanted, and a great basement entertainment area for all ages. We played jumbo jenga with 8 people for 90 minutes! It was intense, competitive and a memory and great family story to be remembered for a lifetime!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Exquisite

We were rained in with ice the first half of our trip but the property is so great, we enjoyed just staying around the house. For a large family well traveled, mountain gem is truely its name sake. 20 out of 10!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Stunning!!!

This cabin is everything we hoped for and more! The online description was 100% accurate. It sleeps 12 guests, which we originally had. A last minute issue and only 10 we’re able to go. The cabin is so spacious that not once did we feel like we were bumping into each other. PROS: Beautiful! All rooms are spacious with comfortable beds. The mountain view is gorgeous and can be seen from inside the cabin or on the deck. There is plenty seating on the deck and inside. The kitchen is large with lots of counter space. It is also well stocked with pots, pans, and utensils. The owner was easily accessible. Thankfully, we only needed him once, but he answered on my first call and quickly resolved an issue that turned out to not even be his issue to handle. Maps took us on an incorrect route up to the cabin and we ran into a down tree that blocked the road. We later found out that was not the correct route and we were on private property. Even though that was the case, he had it taken care of. CONS: I rated it a 4/5 on cleanliness because there were cobwebs on light fixtures, dusty shelves, and the towels smelled very musty. We had to wash all of them before using. The one and only frustrating thing about this cabin is the water pressure, or lack there of. The water pressure is TERRIBLE! You cannot have water running in more than one location in the home. Even something as simple as washing your hands in the sink would dramatically affect water pressure in the shower. But even if the water was only running in one location, it was barely strong enough to rinse shampoo out with of my hair. These few cons would not keep me from staying there again. Everyone in the group loved it and would highly recommend it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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

Beautiful Views!

The cabin was well equipped and there was plenty of space to meet all of our needs. The views are breath taking and the quietness of the location was much appreciated. Expect a 45 min to 1 hr drive to most major attractions in the area, but the drive time offered the rest we needed between excursions. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DONNA F.

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

Smokey Mt. Vacation

We had a wonderful vacation at Mountain Gem with its beautiful furnishings inside and out. The home was spotless with everything we needed to have a great vacation including games, firewood, fuel for the grill, swings and rocking chairs etc. All we had to do was show up and enjoy! We couldn’t get enough of that awesome view from that big back deck. Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Wonderful stay, just low water pressure, wish there were chairs instead of hard bench around kitch.

Beautiful peaceful place, view is amazing
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

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

Loved our time here

We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful cabin. Despite some of the bad reviews our only complaint, if you will call it a complaint; is the water pressure in the showers. The cabin is absolutely beautiful and plenty of room for large groups of all ages! We will definitely be visiting this cabin, again! We have zero complyabojt the cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Phil W.

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

Maintenance

With some maintenance and updates the home could be great, various components of home need repair and some updating. Various issues observed from plumbing leaks, roof leaks, visible mold like substance on ceiling in upstairs bedrooms, loose lighting on outside of home, spa missing components, jets and hardware loose and sitting in bottom of spa, no working vacuum, TV's missing remotes, VERY poor water pressure, LOTS of lady bugs in upstairs, Loose bedroom doorknobs, master bathroom strike plate does not latch, etc. etc. Carpet installed in 1st floor of home with no a/c unit, very musty. Suspect may be warm in summertime as well. Plastic insert showers and tubs, master shower SMALL. Plastic devices installed around home on exterior and are very noisy when windy. Not peaceful at night due to noise they make.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle C.

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

Thanksgiving Week at Mountain Gem

The property was in reasonably close proximity to the greater Asheville area so we were able to easily commute to the activities we wanted to experience. The house itself was roomy and comfortable for the eight guests in our party; each bedroom had an adjoining full bath which was really nice! The size and number of beds in the 4 bedrooms could comfortably accommodate a group of 12. The kitchen was well-equipped for those who prefer to eat their meals on property. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl B.

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

Great 8 Maggie Valley trip

Amazing place and an amazing stay next time well book a whole week!! Everything was a 5 star rating except everybody in our group felt like an earlier check in time like maybe 3 PM instead of 5 PM because there was not much day light getting unpacked and set up. Only complaint (or suggestion)would be better water pressure. Thanks for a wonderful vacation experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Weyman R.

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

Great trip love the view

Great cabin with a great view. We had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren R.

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

More than expected!

We were so pleasantly surprised with the cabin. Very clean, large and well appointed. The location is quiet and private. We will definitely be returning ion the future. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home with us. DR
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Perfect experience!

The house was absolutely gorgeous, clean, and well-stocked with all sorts of things.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

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

Summer fun at Mountain Gem

Property Manager easy to contact and very quick to respond. Location was super as it is between the GSM National Park and Asheville. The house is amazing, very spacious and beautifully furnished. In addition, the kitchen was filled with numerous supplies. The game room is awesome ! Internet access is very spotty but nice to live off the grid for a few days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021