“Lazy Elk Hideaway”… Come Relax with the elk indigenous to the area!!!

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Maggie Valley, NC

Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
‪5 min drive‬
Wheels Through Time Museum
‪5 min drive‬
Cataloochee Ski Area
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Located in a secluded and serene cul de sac there is virtually no traffic to distract you from this beautiful Mountain setting. Centrally located to all the trails, waterfalls, sites to see and Pubs that western NC has to offer. And if it’s winter sports your wanting to enjoy you can’t get much closer to the entrance road leading to the slopes then right here!!! Asheville is a convenient and easy 35 minute drive. Cherokee and Harrahs casino 20 mins over Soco Mountain. Newly renovated with all new amenities throughout!!! This is the real classic Mountain getaway that the whole family can’t help but to enjoy thoroughly!!! Book it today, enjoy it tomorrow!!!!

Property manager

J. Hunter Gardner

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

No over night event guests allowed/event fee $300

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Pet $75 per dog up to two dogs only

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There will be an excessive cleaning fee of $150 for guests who leave the cabin in unreasonable condition.

If anything breaks please call and inform the property manager immediately, J. Hunter Gardner at 828-545-1853

When departing please take used linens and towels to laundry area, rinse coffee pot, start dishwasher, garbage cans emptied into lrg cans downstairs.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30

Note from host: No over night event guests allowed/event fee $300

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Maggie Valley

Located in Maggie Valley, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Oconaluftee Indian Village 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 Nantahala National Forest. Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Maggie Valley, NC

What's nearby

Tube World - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Maggie Valley Gem Mine - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Wheels Through Time Museum - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Cataloochee Ski Area - 15 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬3 min drive
‪Guayabitos - ‬4 min drive
‪Pop's Place Biscuits, Burgers & BBQ - ‬5 min drive
‪Pop's Butts On The Creek - ‬8 min drive
‪Waterrock Knob - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Lazy Elk Hideaway”… Come Relax with the elk indigenous to the area!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at “Lazy Elk Hideaway”… Come Relax with the elk indigenous to the area!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Lazy Elk Hideaway”… Come Relax with the elk indigenous to the area!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “Lazy Elk Hideaway”… Come Relax with the elk indigenous to the area!!! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Tube World and within 3 miles (5 km) of Maggie Valley Gem Mine and Fantasy Golf & Game Room. Maggie Valley Opry House and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jaroslaw K.

20 February 2025

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

Two days ski trip

The location is great for skiers because it is so close to the slope and restaurants. My students only complained about some stink bugs in the bank bed room. Beside this everything was great. We enjoyed meeting elks in the neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jazmin

19 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Me and my family had a fun time and enjoyed going to the casino that was 20 minutes away. Very spacious and cozy.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jan C.

10 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Beautiful rental

Home was beautiful & well stocked with everything we needed. Only complaint… communication with host was terrible! Had to contact VRBO customer service twice before he responded to my Vrbo messages, text or voicemails! He wasn’t available at checkin (all he had to do is message us with a code!). We were at the property at checkin time and on the phone with VRBO. We were about to try to find a hotel rooms for our family! About an hour & 1/2 AFTER checkin he called with the code!!!! So much unnecessary anxiety!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

1 June 2024

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

Super nice house! Convenient location!

Great house, very nicely decorated and super clean. Close to restaurants and shopping. Quiet neighborhood. Even saw an elk!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randi D.

17 May 2024

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

Peaceful stay

This cabin was perfect! We were in town for an event and it was a great location to Maggie Valley. The host was great with communication and helped us out more than he knows understanding our needs traveling with kids. It was just the right size for all of us. We seen elk each morning and could hear the river running the whole time! It was peaceful and the porch was perfect for coffee in the mornings. We will definitely be back here!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin D., Darlington

20 December 2023

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

Plesant stay

Communication was great amd the property was very nice and easily accesable. Definately reccomend

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

19 December 2023

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

Polar express weekend

3 generations of 11 family members relaxing, polar express, and to pick and cut Christmas tree! Everything was perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenny B., Acworth

17 December 2023

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

Perfect stay

Absolutely loved the cabin and property! Great location, being extremely close to the ski resort, central Maggie Valley, and just a short drive to downtown Waynesville (which was a must, with great food, bars, and shops). I absolutely loved the cabin, plenty of room, everything well furnished and clean. Felt really quaint and like home. My friends and I loved it and felt comfortable their. Also, the property manager/owner, was very communicative and helpful before and throughout the whole stay. I plan on staying here again in the future for my continued ski trips!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

GAYLE F.

16 October 2023

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

Cousins annual trip

Great property. Had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitsy B.

17 September 2023

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

Perfect accommodations

Everything was great. House was clean & had plenty of room for everyone. Hunter was friendly & helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ashly P.

10 September 2023

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

Plenty of room in nice peaceful neighborhood

The house was plenty big for the 6 of us plus little dog. Floors could’ve stood to be a little cleaner but overall the house was clean. All the rooms were nicely decorated. It was very nice sitting out on front deck relaxing and listening to the sounds of nature. Was very convenient to everything. Has everything you need to cook meals or grill out. Neighborhood was quiet, felt safe, and peaceful. Hunter the property manager was very responsive and easy to work with. We would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley D.

8 August 2023

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

Excellent stay!

Hunter was a wonderful host. Very friendly and hospitable. He answered texts quickly. The home is spacious and very clean. Our family enjoyed our stay very much! Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

1 August 2023

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

Nice getaway

We planned a trip before school started and it was great. The house was great and was enough room for all 11 of us. Thank you Hunter. The homeowner was so friendly and just a call away. He was a great at communicating.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Briana E.

12 June 2023

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

Wodnerful place

An absolutely wonderful place! We loved every minute we spent there, like a home away from home! The place was very nice and clean, quiet and relaxing. Most definitely would stay again!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy N.

4 June 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!!!

The place is beautiful and relaxing the wrap around deck is (WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!); that says it all. My only complaint; check in time was at 4pm, we arrived at 6:20pm. Housekeeping was still there and finsihed preparing the home after 7pm.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena Grace

21 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The place is so cozy and the kids love the room upstairs. we had a great time and Hunter is very accomodating. Highly recommended :)

10/10 Excellent

Ana T.

6 February 2023

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

It was amazing!

We will definitely stay at this location again! Loved everything about it!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian G.

15 January 2023

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

Best host ever!!!!

We really enjoyed our stay, Hunter is the best! The house was very clean, had everything that we needed, just minutes from Ski area and tubing.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

2 January 2023

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

Loved the Elks!

We had a great stay in Maggie Valley at the Lazy Elk Hideaway! We enjoyed skiing at Cataloochee only a short drive away and our hike to SOCO falls was breathtaking. We loved our coffee in the mornings on the deck watching the elk and the cabin was great for our family. Thank you Hunter (property manager) for being so responsive with any questions I had! Cheers and Happy New Year!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

27 December 2022

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

Christmas Vacation

The property was perfectly easy to fine. It was very clean! Hunter was amazing the whole time we were there when we had question or needed something. He even had a Christmas tree for my girls to decorate and brought extra ornaments by the next day. We loved they cabin and all 5 of the kids liked staying in the upstairs room. Would definitely recommend for a family!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by J. Hunter Gardner

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bunk Room 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property