Buck Mountain Retreat - 3 acres, creek, secluded

Entire chalet in Maggie Valley, North Carolina

  1. 7 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Hosted by Erin
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

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40-min drive to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

This home is near the national park.

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This cozy chalet is nestled in front of a 45 ft rocky outcrop.  Sitting on nearly 3 secluded acres, this retreat feels miles away from anyone, but is actually less than 10 minutes to various restaurants, shops, and activities.  Relax on the deck, take in the amazing views, and enjoy visits from local wildlife including elk and wild turkey.

The cascading creek running through the property provides the calming sounds of water rippling through rocks and over small waterfalls.

The space
Buck Mountain Retreat is perched on the mountainside at 4,000 ft above sea level. 4 sliding doors across the front side of the house provide mountain views from the living area and primary bedroom. Start your day with a beautiful view of Brown Lead Peak from your bed and end your day on the deck enjoying the crisp, clean air and sounds of the creek.

2 Bedrooms and 2 full baths are on the main floor along with kitchen, dining and living area. The basement includes a sleeping room, half bath, game room, and laundry room. Basement steps are a little steep so please use caution.

The rich history of this small mountain town and neighboring Cherokee Indian reservation has been incorporated into the home with paintings, handcrafted art, and various décor from local artists and carvers.

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire house with the exception of a storage room in the basement.

Other things to note
The house is fully stocked with games, books, puzzles and everything you need for the perfect mountain getaway. After booking, we'll send more detail on some of our favorite things to do in the area and our favorite restaurants. Here's a little sneak peek -
- Hiking - several hikes of various difficulty levels and waterfalls within 15 minutes.
- Lake Junaluska - 20 minute drive to a beautiful, smaller lake with walking trails, kayak/canoe rentals, fishing and free mini golf, sand volleyball, shuffleboard and more (equipment can be borrowed from our garage).
- Winter activities - Just a 5 minute drive to Cataloochee Ski Area and tubing.
- The town of Maggie Valley offers something for all ages including restaurants, shops, mini golf, arcades, gem mine, fishing, axe throwing, the Wheels through Time museum and more.
- 6 minute drive to Maggie Valley Fairgrounds which offers cars shows, arts and craft fairs, concerts and more.
- Blue Ridge Parkway is a 10 minute drive from the house. Spend some time exploring and visiting the various scenic overlooks.
- Harrah's Cherokee Casino is a 25 minute drive
- Set a tee time for one of the 6 area courses within 25 miles of the house
- Take a day trip to Asheville or another local mountain town.

Please note: The driveway is steep, but is concrete and motorcycle friendly. 4WD suggested in December through February, but not required.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Valley view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 355 Mbps
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 104 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Maggie Valley, North Carolina, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

This neighborhood has a quiet road with several houses including full time residents and vacation rentals. The privately maintained, single lane road through the neighborhood is paved, but turns to gravel after passing Buck Mountain Retreat. The convenience of being just 5 minutes from the town of Maggie Valley and seclusion of the private road with a few homes scattered throughout, is the perfect combination for your mountain getaway!

Meet your host

Superhost
138 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: UNC Charlotte

Erin is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Eric

Host details

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Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
7 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm

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