Located just minutes from the Cataloochee Ski Area, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Nantahala National Forest, this Maggie Valley vacation rental is your ultimate home base for year-round outdoor recreation! With 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a rustic-yet-refined interior design, the house is perfect for a group of family or friends looking to explore the great outdoors. Finish the evening with a movie in the updated living space or go for a soak in the private hot tub! -- THE PROPERTY -- 2,000 Sq Ft | Mountain Views | Outdoor Entertainment Space | Private Hot Tub | Free WiFi Designed with outdoor enthusiasts and family mountain escapes in mind, the 'Louisiana Purchase' offers all the amenities you could need, ample outdoor space to enjoy nature and a prime location near all of the local attractions! Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Loft: Queen Sleeper Sofa STEP OUTSIDE: Top-floor deck, second-story deck w/ gas grill, picnic table, Adirondack chair & lighting, lower-level deck w/ private hot tub, cornhole game, new custom paved wood-burning fire pit area w/ Adirondack chairs INTERIOR LIVING: Soaring ceilings, 3 Smart TVs, mountain-themed furnishings, loft coffee/cocoa station, ample natural sunlight, loft, gas fireplace, rustic decor, leather furniture KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, complimentary spices, granite countertops, breakfast bar, toaster, Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker GENERAL: Linens & towels provided, window unit air conditioning systems, central heating, washer/dryer, complimentary toiletries ACCESSIBILITY: Access only by stairs, not suitable for those with limited mobility, 4WD/chains required in icy/snowy conditions PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), carport (1 vehicle) -- THE LOCATION -- HIT THE HIKING TRAILS: Soco Falls (5.9 miles), Hemphill Bald Trail (13.2 miles), Oconaluftee Visitor Center (18.7 miles), Richland Balsam Nature Loop Trail (29.9 miles), Clingmans Dome (40.6 miles), Ivestor Gap Trail (41.9 miles), Graveyard Fields Loop Trail (42.1 miles) LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Ghost Town In The Sky (0.9 miles), Tube World (1.0 mile), Flipside Boardshop (1.0 mile), Maggie Valley Festival Grounds (2.4 miles), Chris and Friends Antiques and More (2.6 miles), Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum (2.8 miles), Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort (15.3 miles), Cherokee Bear Zoo (16.0 miles) GOLF THE DAY AWAY: Lake Junaluska Golf Course (8.7 miles), Laurel Ridge Country Club (12.0 miles), Waynesville Inn Golf Resort (12.7 miles), Sequoyah National Golf Club (18.6 miles), Smoky Mountain Country Club (22.5 miles) NEARBY ADVENTURES: Asheville (36.4 miles), Biltmore (39.8 miles), Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Drive (40.1 miles), Gatlinburg (48.9 miles), Pigeon Forge (56.6 miles) SKI RESORTS: Cataloochee Ski Area (3.3 miles), Ober Gatlinburg (49.2 miles), Sapphire Valley Ski Area (56.9 miles), Wolf Ridge Ski Resort (65.7 miles) AIRPORT: Asheville Regional Airport (41.1 miles), McGhee Tyson Airport (109 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This cabin offers a 10% discounted nightly rate to all guests who are first responders, medics, or any other type of front line worker (please inquire with your booking inquiry) - NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility - NOTE: It may be necessary to have 4x4 or chains in icy/snow conditions to access the property