It's an easy all-season drive to this modern 3BR/2BA cabin/home for 1 to 6 guests. There is a 7 min walk to Waynesville's vibrant downtown with shopping, dining, and entertainment. Waynesville is known as the gateway to the Smokey Mountains.

Maggie Valley's elk along with the Cataloochee ski area and Tub World are a short,10 minute drive. Explore the nearby Great Smokey Mountains NP & Blue Ridge Parkway to the west. Asheville is a 30 min drive to the east. Cherokee, NC and Gatlinburg, TN are to the west & a picturesque Parkway drive from this home base.

Enjoy the mountain view from our over-sized front deck with warm sunsets. Private back yard garden with hot tub on a large deck, w/ grill. Stay in and enjoy various games in our open concept Living w/ fireplace or lower rec room with decorative stove for those cooler mountain nights.

All pictured/listed amenities are available to all guests. The home has a main, upper level and a lower level. The main level includes a full bath and two queen bedrooms, open concept living space with a full kitchen. The lower level includes a second, more kid friendly living area, a second full bath with washer/dryer and a third bedroom set up as a king or 2 twin beds - guest choice.

Access the home at the top of the stairs and enter the large open designed dining, living and gaming area. Enjoy a home cooked meal around the farm table, snuggle up on the sectional for a movie night, or be challenged with a night of games and darts around the gas fireplace.

Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and hickory cabinets provide a warm, comfortable place to cook in the well stocked kitchen. Intimate dining available at the breakfast bar counters that also overlook the living and gaming area.

The front Mountain View Bedroom offers sunset mountain views, with extra windows and desk area. The back Garden View Bedroom overlooks the manicured backyard with a private access door to the wraparound deck and hot tub.

The main level full bath is accessible from the hallway and the Garden View Bedroom. Over-sized fluffy bath towels, local soap, shampoo and conditioner are provided.

The lower level full bathroom is accessible at the bottom of the stairs, located in the hallway. This bathroom includes the full washer and dryer which is available to all guests.

Spend time outside on the 3/4 wraparound deck. In the front, sit and watch the sunset over the mountains. In the back, enjoy a backyard barbecue, dine at the picnic table or relax in the hot tub.

The yard is designed to provide privacy from the neighbors and focus your attention on the Mountain View. The backyard is a private park oasis with tiered flower beds and evergreen shrubs and trees.

The driveway has ample parking available for 3 cars. Plus a one car garage space under the porch can be used. Note, proceed slowly up the short driveway as some lower suspension vehicles may scrape.

All modern shopping conveniences are within a 10 minute drive around town.

Use the home for a home base as you explore the greater area.

West on the Blue Ridge Parkway will take you into Cherokee. From there you can either take your adventure northwest into Smokey Mountain National park, Clingmans Dome, and Gatlinburg Tennessee; or head toward the Tail of the Dragon, which is 50 miles southwest.

East on the freeway will take you into Asheville in about 30 minutes. Or you can choose the relaxed scenic drive on the Parkway to Asheville.

The Blue Ridge Parkway provides access to many hiking/biking trails along with rivers and waterfalls. We also suggest using the 'All Trails' app for detailed information regarding trail heads.

Get out and enjoy the fresh mountain air. You will feel the difference!

Thankfully our home was not affected by Helene. All utilities and amenities are as listed here. Waynesville downtown and commerial areas are open and ready for business.