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Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Kids Ski Free!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Kids Ski Free!


Welcome to Serenity Retreat! This cozy cottage is the perfect place for a relaxing Great Smoky Mountain getaway.

Located in beautiful Maggie Valley, this lovely home offers year round Mountain View’s and is surrounded by nature. Local wildlife such as elk, deer, and turkeys regularly stroll by. With a gas log fireplace, WiFI, cable tv, and a fire pit, the cottage has everything you need for a wonderful escape, while also being convenient to area attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee, and Soco Falls.

Serenity Retreat is a lovely, peaceful cottage, stocked with everything you need for a fantastic mountain vacation. When you arrive at the house, you’ll find parking in the driveway for two vehicles. You can access the cottage either by ramp or up a small flight of stairs. Upon opening the front door, you’ll be greeted by a wonderful open floor plan with a spacious kitchen, plenty of comfortable seating, and a gas log fireplace. There is also a washer and dryer for our guests to use in the hall closet by the front door.

Travel to the left of the living area, and you’ll find a spacious master suite with a comfy king size bed and large screen tv so you can relax and unwind after a day exploring the mountains. This room has an adjacent sitting area with a full size futon that is perfect for an extra guest or little ones. There is also an attached full bath and walk in closet.

The cottage has a split floor plan, so back across the living room takes you to a hall bath and second bedroom with two twin beds ans plenty of board games.

Back in the living room, travel towards the back of the cottage to the spacious dining area with a family size table and chairs so our guests can enjoy meals together.

Off the dining room, the back door takes you out onto the deck where you can pull up a rocking chair and soak in the Mountain View’s. There is also a gas grill out here for our guests to enjoy. Off the deck, you can journey down the backyard path to a wonderful fire pit area with plenty of seating to roast marshmallows or enjoy a glass of wine.

Other Things To Note:
The road to Serenity Retreat is gravel, and during the winter months or in heavy rain, guests should have 4WD/AWD to access the cottage.

We do offer WiFi, but options are limited in the area and it isn’t the best for streaming or gaming. We do provide Satellite TV in both the living room and master bedroom.

Cell service can be limited in the area around the cottage.

It is just 12 miles to Cherokee and Harrah’s Casino, 5 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance, and about 20 minutes to historic Waynesville. The Cataloochee Ski Resort is 20 minutes away and Tube World is a 10 minute drive. Guests can also reach the Biltmore Estate in Asheville in about an hour.

We offer discounts to active military, veterans, and first responders. Please message us for details.

Serenity Retreat is hosted by Loriel and Adam of Keaton Cottages, an affiliate of Wander Wagon Tours and Realty in Asheville.

Property manager

Loriel and Adam of Keaton Cottages

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

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Check-in

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

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Maggie Valley, NC

What's nearby

  • Soco Falls - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 19 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 20 min drive - 13.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Guayabitos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Place Biscuits, Burgers & BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waterrock Knob - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Legends Sports Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Kids Ski Free! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Kids Ski Free!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Kids Ski Free!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Kids Ski Free! located?

This family-friendly Maggie Valley vacation home is located in Cranberry Falls, within 2 mi (3 km) of Soco Gap and Soco Falls. Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Waterrock Knob are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Kids Ski Free! Reviews

Reviews

7.4

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

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

Needed a peaceful rest after My Husband 💓 passed away

I will say this, I will stay here again absolutely five star.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Fools gold

I’m a wheelchair bound disabled veteran who found this cabin highly recommended, on verbo, but in reality I was highly disappointed by reality.. This was my last trip,due to health reasons and my family members are in their senior years also. This cabin is clean and beautiful - well set for the healthier lifestyle! As a result; we had to leave a day early, a true lesson to myself - also was supposed to be extended a veteran’s discount, but that didn’t happen. Big sigh all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew W., Williamson, Ga. USA

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

The perfect retreat?

This is among the best VRBO's I've stayed in (and I've stayed in a few). The property management (Loriel and Adam) are easily the best I've ever stayed with. They go above and beyond! The house was PERFECT in every way. It was very clean, well kept and feature rich. The road leading to the cabin can be tricky if you're in a car, just take note of this and be mindful of the time of year and weather conditions. Loriel messaged me the day of our arrival and advised us of the weather and road conditions we may encounter and offered an alternate route up to the cabin that was much easier for a car (above and beyond!). Upon arrival, we walked in to a beautiful home that even had a Christmas tree lit up to welcome us in. The outdoor space is excellent for roasting marshmallows (we didn't get to because of the weather this time, but I anticipate a return to this cabin, even if only for roasting marshmallows). And the arrival and departure duties are among the easiest I've had in a rental. Oh, and this is a big deal... The beds! The beds are higher quality, very comfortable beds! There are no complaints from any of us for any reason whatsoever and we are already looking for a reason to come stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023