Serene Mountain Retreat
Maggie Valley, NC, United States
About
Imagine waking up to the sound of Cranberry Creek rushing just outside your window. You grab a coffee, step onto the wraparound deck, and feel the cool mountain breeze at 4,200 feet. No neighbors, no traffic - just the Smokies. It's a mountain retreat you’ve been dreaming of. Ideal for families or couples, it sleeps 6 with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a cozy loft with a queen sleeper sofa. Minutes from Blue Ridge Parkway, Smoky Mountains NP, Cherokee, Bryson City, and Asheville.
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🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements Sleeps 6 guests comfortably: • Bedroom 1: Queen bed • Bedroom 2: Queen bed • Loft: Queen sleeper sofa with memory foam mattress • Optional: Queen-size air mattress available 🏠 Layout & Accessibility This is a three-level cabin, so you will need to climb stairs: • Ground level: Full bathroom, laundry room, and bonus room • Main level: Kitchen, living room, and half bathroom • Top level: Two bedrooms, full bathroom, and loft 👨🏼👩🏻👧🏻👦🏼 Family-Friendly Features We welcome families! The cabin includes: • Bed foam bumpers, Bed rail guard • Outlet covers • Safety gate • Toy box and Board Games • Booster seat • Step stool for sink • Night lights • Giant handmade Jenga on the bottom deck! ✨ What Makes Our Cabin Special • True Smoky Mountain private hideaway perfect for unplugging. • Immersed in nature with a peaceful creek and birds singing all day long. • Covered wrap around deck which feels like sitting in the tree house. • Naturally built interior crafted from never-stained pine wood. • Large private property with plenty of places for kids (and adults) to discover nature. • Exceptionally clean and well-stocked with all the essentials—just as guests love it. 🍽️ Well-Equipped Kitchen + Outdoor Grill • Prepare meals with ease in a fully stocked kitchen with cooking and pantry basics—we've thought of everything from cookware to coffee makers. • Step onto the deck, fire up the grill, and enjoy a cookout surrounded by the woods. 🔥 Fire Pit - Firewood provided Relax by the front yard fire pit under the stars—complimentary firewood included. 📌Important to Note • Minimum age to book: 25 years • No smoking, including porches. • No need for A/C – Perched at 4,200 ft, our cabin stays naturally cool. Enjoy the crisp mountain air and the sounds of the creek through screened windows. • The driveway: It is steep. We recommend 4WD, but for those in 2WD, we have a dedicated parking spot at the top of the drive (just a 150ft stroll down to the cabin). It's a small price to pay for the total privacy you'll find at the bottom! 🗺️ The Neighborhood & Getting Around Cranberry Creek Cabin is nestled at 4,200 ft in the quiet, wooded Hornbuckle/Cranberry Falls community, just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The setting is peaceful and remote, surrounded by trees and nature sounds. 🛒Soco Gap Market - small convenience store located at the entrance to the community. 🏞️ Nearby Attractions • Waterrock Knob (>15min) – Beautiful long range views, visitor center, hiking trails • Soco Falls (6min) – A picturesque double waterfalls • Maggie Valley (12 min) – Quaint town with shops, ice cream, crafts, and souvenirs. • Great Smoky Mountains National Park (25 min) – Perfect for hiking, scenic drives, and wildlife • Cataloochee Ski Area (20 min) – Winter fun for skiers and snowboarders • Waynesville (25 min) – Grocery stores (Publix, Ingles), restaurants, and boutique shopping • Cherokee (25 min) – Native American heritage, Harrah’s Casino, elk sightings, and family attractions • Asheville (50 min) – Artsy, vibrant city with breweries, live music, the Biltmore Estate & more 🚗 Getting to the Cabin •Located 1 mile off US Hwy 19/Soco Rd •Access road is a gravel country road maintained by the HOA •4WD required in winter; recommended in other seasons •2WD vehicles can access, but be aware of a steep driveway near the cabin. If needed, you may park at the top near the Izzie Ln sign and walk down ~150 ft 📌Important: GPS may not work accurately for the last mile—please follow our detailed directions to reach the cabin smoothly.
Other Details to Note
Any guests beyond the number listed on your itinerary will be charged a penalty at $20 per person per night. We reserve the right to terminate your stay without refund if you exceed the maximum occupancy of 6 people without permission agreed via Airbnb messaging function.
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What this place offers
Outdoors
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
What this place offers
Outdoors
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Mosquito net
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
Family
- Board games
- Children's books and toys
- High chair
- Outlet covers
- Stair gates
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
- Indoor fireplace
- Portable fans
Common
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
Entertainment
- Life-size games
Services
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
Location features
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Accessibility
Neighborhood
Cranberry Creek Cabin is tucked away in the privacy of surrounding trees in Hornbuckle/Cranberry Falls Community at 4200 ft. The setting is wooded and remote. Only minutes away from Blue Ridge Parkway. We recommend to take a drive and stop for breathtaking views. Maggie Valley (12 min), a charming little town has many shops to visit for ice cream, crafts, gems, food and souvenirs. Less than 30 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and only 20 minutes from Cataloochee Ski Resort if you enjoy skiing!! Stop in Waynesville (25 min) to get your grocery shopping done in major markets (Publix, Ingles) and explore charming Main Street for local boutiques and gift shops or grab a bite in local restaurants. Cherokee (25 min) offers many family attractions, shopping, Cherokee Indian Art, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and much more. Enjoy elk watching even strolling in town. If you like urban life visit edgy and artsy Asheville, approximately 50 minutes away. It is the ultimate playground for arts, live music, locally owned shops, breweries, art galleries and Biltmore Estate as a top attraction.
Guest Access
Entire home for use with the exception of a garage.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
Find us
The Cranberry Creek Cabin is located one mile from the main US Hwy 19/Soco Road. You will be driving on country gravel road which is well maintained by HOA. 4WD vehicle is REQUIRED in winter months and recommended in other seasons. For 2WD vehicles: You can access cabin without problems but please know there is a steep incline driveway right before the cabin and it might be challenging to drive up the hill on the way out. You can park your vehicle at the top of the hill by Izzie Ln street sign and walk down 150 feet to the cabin to avoid any difficulties. Please note: GPS WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY within the community for the last mile of your trip therefore you have to follow detailed directions.
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