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Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with patterned bedding, a picture on the wall, and a wooden railing. - Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub (Maggie Valley)
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At Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub, you can look forward to golfing on site, a firepit, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13255 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub

  • Welcome to Emerald Bear! Yet another truly spectacular Yonder vacation home providing a true mountain log home experience. This splendidly situated mountain log cabin has been entertaining travelers for years, as they flock to experience the wonder that is the Blue Ridge mountains & the allure of Maggie Valley.

    5 bedroom | 3 full baths | Sleeps in beds: 12 | Max. Occupancy: 14

    Location | Maggie Valley, NC
    Private home located just a few minutes outside of downtown Maggie Valley. You're only a 5-10 minute drive to the Cataloochee Ski Resort and about 45 minutes to the gates of Biltmore Estate & downtown Asheville. You are also app. 15 minutes from Waynesville and also access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, and easy access to just about everything in the area; including DuPont Forest & Pisgah National Park.

    Escape to Asheville and the Waynesville area to discover the world renowned tourist area. This private mountain retreat, up the mountain from Maggie Valley, and close to downtown Waynesville, ski slopes & the distant Pisgah Mountains, offers an escape from the daily grind, complete with a private outdoor hot tub overlooking your own private woods in the Appalachian Mountains!

    You are just minutes from America's favorite scenic byway, The Blue Ridge Parkway, motorcycle touring, biking, hiking, white water rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, zip lining, Segway tour…just about any outdoor activity! Or, take a quick ride to downtown Hendersonville, or up to downtown Asheville to enjoy the first-rate restaurants, shopping, galleries, spas, and entertainment.

    The Space
    A mountain log home with modern updates & amenities; you will be relaxed by the mountain craftsman inspired accents. Featuring an open living space surrounding you with the warmth of wooded privacy, Emerald Bear offers a calming atmosphere with natural elements all around. Gather with some friends, family, or both, and celebrate, relax, and unwind together at Emerald Bear.

    Enjoy a plethora of amenities, including the private hot tub, wireless Internet access, satellite television, new central air conditioning for those warm days, wildlife sightings, and more! The hot tub & fire-pit afford year-round relaxation opportunities when not out exploring and enjoying the local flavor & activities.

    Internet Speed: Download: 457.60 mbps Upload: 22.3 mbps

    Bedroom/Bath Layout:
    5 bedrooms, Loft Area, 3 full baths
    Bedroom #1 – 2nd Level Master Suite - King Bed w/private Full Bath (#1)
    Bedroom #2 – Main Level – Guest Room – Queen Bed w/shared Full Bath (#2)
    Bedroom #3 – Main Level – Guest Room – 2 Double Beds w/shared Full Bath (#2)
    Bedroom #4 – Lower Level – Guest Room – King Bed w/shared Full Bath (#3)
    Bedroom #5 – Lower Level – Guest Room – Twin Bunk Bed w/shared Full Bath (#3)
    Loft Area: Twin Trundle Bed & Twin Daybed
    (PLEASE NOTE: Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens.)

    Extras with Yonder
    * Discounted Biltmore tickets: after booking, you'll receive a guest-only code for ticket savings
    * Yonder Experience Program: optional discounts on curated adventures (fly fishing, waterfall hikes, in-home chef dinners, yoga, art workshops, and more)

    Professionally managed by Yonder, our local team is dedicated to delivering a smooth, high-quality guest experience from booking through check-out, with thoughtful care and consistent support every step of the way. Our Guest Experience Team is available every day of the year from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM by phone, text, message, or email, with emergency support available overnight.

    ⭐ Yonder Policies & Information

    Cleaning Fee & Clean Guarantee
    Yonder is committed to full transparency. All cleaning fees are clearly disclosed and backed by our **100% Clean Guarantee**. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for further details.

    Check-In / Check-Out
    Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am. We're happy to review early and late check requests and will do our best to accommodate. While early check-in or late check-out can't be guaranteed, we always make every effort to honor these requests when availability allows. Paid options may be available.

    Pet Policy
    Dog-friendly home! Up to two dogs are welcome with a $130 non-refundable pet fee.

    Quiet Policy
    This home is located in a peaceful, private mountain community. To preserve the relaxing setting for everyone, please keep noise to a respectful level at all times. Parties and disruptive behavior aren't permitted, and we kindly ask that you be mindful of neighbors and quiet hours starting at 10pm.

    Extended Stays
    Reservations of 30+ days are subject to additional review. Stays exceeding 90 days require a separate agreement. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.

    Military Discount
    We proudly offer a 5% discount to active duty military members and veterans. Proper documentation is required. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for details.

    Last-Minute Bookings
    For reservations made **within 5 days of arrival**, additional verification is required to protect our homeowners and guests.
    This includes:
    * A clear photo of a government-issued ID
    * A full facial selfie of the primary guest holding that ID (must match the reservation name)
    * A photo showing the last 4 digits of the payment method in the primary guest's name
    Subject to security screening for verification and authenticity. Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Located in Maggie Valley, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Shelton House and Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling. Visit our Maggie Valley travel guide
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Maggie Valley, NC

What's nearby

  • People sledding down a snowy slope.
    Tube World
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A building with a large garage door, a parked motorcycle with a sidecar, and another motorcycle in the background.
    Wheels Through Time Museum
    6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Maggie Valley Gem Mine
    4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
    6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area
    11 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Catrina’s Cantina
    11 min drive
  • Joey's Pancake House
    4 min drive
  • Caffeine & Chaos
    13 min drive
  • Ben’s Backdraft BBQ
    15 min drive
  • Guayabitos
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Tube World, Maggie Valley Gem Mine, and Fantasy Golf & Game Room. Maggie Valley Opry House and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 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

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent. This place was an excellent choice for our annual family trip. Very good location ! Many things to do and the property had all we needed for a group of 10 !Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

30th Birthday celebration

Great vibe, clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Christmas Visit

Cozy cabin near everything we needed it to be. Beautiful views, even in the winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location lots of space

Great size property. Nice view of the surrounding mountains. Well stocked with wood for a cozy fire. Property is in a great location if you are looking to head up the mountain to Cataloochee.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

Perfect mountain house with the perfect layout for our family of 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Get Together

Very nice property with a perfect sunset view off back decks. Plenty of room for everyone with a nice assortment of bedroom types. Even had some nice wildlife walk by to make the last evening dinner pretty special. Definitely recommend as a place to get family together!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property, amazing view, amazing amenities

We had a mini family (siblings) reunion with enough space for each family to be on their own floor. Plenty of amenities to cook for large groups, spread out to play games and relax. With great dining and sights to see within a reasonable driving distance. We’re definitely considering coming back to this property again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed a wonderful trip to Maggie Valley over the New Years. We had family traveling from Illinois, Florida and NC. It was a great place for us all to meet. The house was a wonderful size, plenty of room for people to spread out our gather together. Everything at the house worked just as it should, including the hot tub. Plus there are beautiful views from the whole house. It was just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Mountain Retreat!

I will bear is an absolutely lovely property, prettier than the pictures! The appointments and furniture are all high-quality. Ditto for the sheets and towels. There are plenty of cleaning supplies, extra toilet paper, towels, and laundry detergent. Things I usually bring to every VRBO, but now we’re in this instance!). We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a great home, truly a fantastic place to stay.

There are many pros to this place so I'll name a few: 2 king beds, 1 queen, 2 full, large bunk bed, and loft bed with trundle pull out bed. This place really does sleep a lot of people and lets not forget the amazing view!! Also, there wasn't anything we were looking for that we couldn't find. The kitchen is well equipped and the beds and furniture were very comfortable (no complaints from me or any of my family). I think there's more than 4 large TV's in this place so we never had to worry about someone taking over the TV which was nice. The ping pong table got a lot of use by all the kids (way more than I expected) so thank you for that. It also has a large Jacuzzi tub that we did not have the chance to use. Now for the cons: there's only one, the road. It's paved for the 1st 1/2 mile but the last 1/4-1/3 mile is a pretty steep gravel driveway. I had a 15 passenger 2 wheel drive Ford Transit 350 van. I had to drop it down in 1st gear every time to get up to the house but it got there so that was good. For the 1st 6 days of our stay, the end of the road/driveway closest to the house was pretty wash-boarded and I had to find the "sweet spot" to get to the house. On the last 2 days, it had been smoothed out by some kind of machinery and that made all the difference (thank you for that as well). So that's it, a steep gravel road/driveway that's now been smoothed out. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice home and overall great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best kitchen-stocked utensils, cookware, etc. Lacked nothing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect! This cozy cabin was the serene escape we needed. Waking up to the sound of birds and the view was magical. Everything was spotless, well-stocked (loved the Popcorn!), and the fireplace made for cozy evenings. Hosts were incredibly helpful, and the location offered privacy. Highly recommend for a true mountain recharge!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10

Super nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous mountain escape

We had an amazing family reunion weekend. Loved the elk and the resident cats! The house was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House Kim is awesome

Great house, exactly what we were looking for. The property manager Kim was great to work with and very accommodating. Would recommend for large groups. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will be back!

This cabin was amazing. The beds comfortable, the views breathtaking and the owners thought of everything to make it a great experience for all their guests. We don’t ever stay in the same cabin every year but we will probably go ahead and re-book this house for next fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great except we couldn’t get the dishwasher to work or lock the door when we checked out. And we had trouble with the internet. Still, great time and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great for 3 families

Enjoyable stay 6 adults 4 youth. We had our entire family and house layout was great for 3 families. Only issue was with locks on kitchen and downstairs patio door. These locks require that the handle be rotated CCW before you can lock the deadbolts. Would have been nice if info was included in info package. We do recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely vacation!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Emerald Bear. The house had lots of room for our family and they really enjoyed the hot tub and the firepit. The house is close to everything in Maggie Valley, but still feels secluded. The yard was beautiful and I really enjoyed sitting out on the porch. The locks are tricky, but are okay once you figure them out. You will get lots of exercise going up and down the stairs. The stairs between the first and second floor are bare wood and we did have one person slip and fall down the stairs while wearing socks (she was okay though)... Everything else was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location, beautiful views

We spent a long weekend with a group of our employees, 12 of us in total, to celebrate an outstanding year for our business. We were stunned at the beauty of the property. The home is immaculate, spacious and has just the right amount of amenities for a large, diverse group. The grounds were well kept. We loved seeing the elk in the early morning hours and the two kitties at night. Even when it rained an entire day of our visit, we were all able to find things to entertain ourselves with, whether ping pong downstairs, corn hole under the balcony, or playing card games around the dining room table. All of our guests were comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed their stay. We highly recommend this property for a large group. We will look into renting this property again next year. Tony & Chris Huntley Dover, FL
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Not so sure

Two of the outside doors did not lock -very disturbing. We had to jam chairs under the door knobs to try and secure them. Some of the pans had food stuck on them. The garage bin was not big enough to support 6 days of garbage, and if we needed to have it emptied it was an additional $35. I do not feel the price we payed was worth it. Also because the description did not detail pots n pans, small kitchen appliances, toilet paper etc
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway for Groups

Some friends and I booked this house in November for our annual friendsgiving weekend, and we enjoyed the place so much. It offers great views, privacy, and convenience to stores and activities. There's ample space and the house is well-equipped for large groups. We would absolutely book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, great location

This house was very nice. It was close to everything we needed to go to. Definitely the best place we’ve stayed at in Maggie. Only thing I noticed was the carpet in all bedrooms had a lot of stained spots. Figured with the price of cleaning and dog fee per pet, those would’ve been taken care of. But it was minor compared to the beautiful views and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022