Top 1% Airbnb! Open air cabin, sweeping views at low elevation, in the Smokies!
We are a working Mangalitsa farm on 95 acres in the Smoky Mountains of NC. Located on a half mile of river and less than a mile off of I 40. It is remarkable to be so accessible and yet feel so remote. Quiet and safe, our farm is a true marvel! 17* N enjoys its own private setting on a mountain pasture hillside. Oriented toward the river and other farms the scenery is endlessly changing with the sights and sounds of rushing water and birds. The cabin boasts a king sized bed with 680 Egyptian cotton sheets, double comforter and four king pillows. The mood is set with a wall hanging electric fireplace with heater option and electric remote controlled candles. Every light both inside and outside of the cabin may turned off and most can be dimmed to the desired setting. AC and heat keep you comfortable. Additionally there is a kitchenette with a convection toaster oven, double burner portable stove top, freezer and refrigerator drawers as well as a Keurig coffee machine with complimentary coffee pods. The large pea gravel patio is equipped with a Weber propane BBQ with side burner, two Adirondack chairs flanking a propane firepit and two chaise sun chairs complete with pillows and beach towels. The cabin is instantly transformed into an open-air experience upon raising the 10' wide glass garage door! Step out onto the large wooden deck outfitted with a giant U shaped sofa ensemble and an in-deck hammock with pillows perfect for napping and stargazing!
Property manager
Catherine Topel
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 4 total
Bing beds, towels and bowls No pets on bed or furn
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
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
About the area
Waynesville
Located in Waynesville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cold Mountain Gameland, while LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Canton Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Waynesville Recreation Center and Queen's Farm Stables are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and ecotours.
Waynesville, NC
What's nearby
Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 21 min drive - 20.3 km
Cataloochee Ski Area - 22 min drive - 21.0 km
Cataloochee Valley - 24 min drive - 16.8 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Sherrill's Pioneer Restaurant - 10 min drive
Haywood Cafe - 4 min drive
Burger King - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Top 1% Airbnb! Open air cabin, sweeping views at low elevation, in the Smokies! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).
What time is check-in at Top 1% Airbnb! Open air cabin, sweeping views at low elevation, in the Smokies!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Top 1% Airbnb! Open air cabin, sweeping views at low elevation, in the Smokies!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Top 1% Airbnb! Open air cabin, sweeping views at low elevation, in the Smokies! located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Pigeon River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Blue Ridge Health - Haywood and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center and Waynesville Recreation Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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I will definitely be going back! What a wonderful serene retreat! Everything I needed was there and the communication with Catherine was great:)
Susan J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
About the host
Hosted by Catherine Topel
I am a seven generations Floridian. Almost 100 years ago my great grandfather purchased a home here in the Smoky Mountains. During a visit in 2015 my husband and I bought a farm when we decided to be our own boss. It has been incredible fun to work the land, fish for trout in our own 1/2 mile of river and meet so many wonderful farm visitors!
Why they chose this property
Our farm is one of the largest low elevation tracts left in Haywood County, NC. It is accessible yet incredibly peaceful. We enjoy a half mile of trout fishing on the NE side of our farm as well as the sweeping views of other farms. We are 10 minutes from Waynesville and 25 minutes from Asheville.
What makes this property unique
We raise the wooly Mangalitsa pig from Hungary and are considered to be one of the most important stewards of the breed in the US. Our farm is clean and manicured, walkable and interesting with forests, creeks and a half mile of trout river. We have egg laying hens, horses, goats and donkeys. It is just so much fun!