On Jonathan Creek! Family Oriented! Small Dogs Accepted! Close to Everything!
About this cabin rental
Nestled in Ivy Hill, this charming cabin for $150 per night is a great choice for your next break. Gentry's Rest Stop-2 is your one-stop vacation playground! HOT TUB JUST ADDED! With great motorcycle access, this air conditioned cabin is the perfect compliment to Gentry's Rest Stop-1, the 'Big House' also located on the same property. This cabin is newly remodeled and is a natural for any overflow from the 12 occupancy larger home that can be rented for large family reunions or shared vacations, yet intimate enough for two. The master bedroom has a king size bed. Bedroom #2 bedroom has unique bunk beds; the upper mattress is a twin size and the lower one is an actual full size mattress. There is a queen bed in the den/guest area. GRS-2 is also pet friendly! Everything's included in the kitchen and the cabin overlooks a wonderful bubbling creek that will lull you to sleep at night; restful to sit to by day. Outdoors there is a firepit, picnic table, grill and Jonathan Creek is right in the backyard! Very easy access year round. Guests have horseback riding, snow skiing and both water & snow tubing in town. Dogs Allowed with Prior Approval - DOGS ONLY (limit 2) 35-40 lbs. WANT TO KNOW MORE?: Gentry's Rest Stop-2 is professionally decorated by the owner, a well known interior designer, in a charming country décor and the outside has also been lovingly tended for picture-taking for your memory books. Four-season and holiday decorations contribute to the coziness of the home and children love to view some of the local wildlife close up that is part of the area. Gentry's have their own 'resident' elk, aptly named Bullwinkle, who actually comes to visit occasionally and loves to pose for pictures! Raccoon and squirrels scoot among the trees as well as hummingbirds, butterflies and fireflies at night. Guests are well taken care of as the Gentry's live on-site and are available to supply your every need should one arise. The Gentry's are mindful of your seclusion and separateness and you can be assured your privacy is guaranteed. There's plenty of parking for vehicles and if you want to trailer your motorcycle or ATV, there is more than enough room for turn-arounds on the gravel driveway. Easy access all year and ATV and motorcycle enthusiasts will find many trails to explore. WHAT'S THERE TO DO?: Nearby attractions include the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway with miles of never-ending views of the beautiful mountains and valleys; Great Smoky Mountain Railroad in Dillsboro, Biltmore Estate with its winery and garden tours, hiking, shopping, antiquing, whitewater rafting, tubing (both water and snow), horseback riding and of course eating at the many restaurants around the area. Only about 30 minutes away is Cherokee where you will find Harrah's Casino, and find an authentic pair of moccasins or other Native American gifts for that special person. Visit Cataloochee Valley where you can get up close and personal with the elk that were reintroduced to our area. Fontana Lake is about 45 minutes away where you can rent paddle boats or go fishing and swim in the cool mountain waters. Golfing is quite close for you duffers and horseback riding is a sure bet to enjoy fall foliage in autumn. Maggie Valley's very own Ghost Town in the Sky is now reopened and features a new ZIPLINE for you thrill-seekers! Dollywood, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge are about an hour away. NO MONTHLY RENTALS NO SMOKING! NO CAMPING!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Ivy Hill, NC
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(107 Reviews)
5.0
This cabin is great. It is perfect for families with kids. Our kids are 7 and 9, and they absolutely loved it. They played out back by the creek and said that was their favorite part of our trip! Getting to and from the shops, Tube World, and restaurants was an easy drive. The kids room that has bunk beds was so cute! Lots of toys and very cozy feel. Really, the entire cabin was very cozy. The gas fireplace was awesome. The kitchen has everything you need to cook! We went grocery shopping and cooked most of our meals there. We did try Joey's Pancake house which was SOOOO good! The hot tub was great, the beds were comfy, and the place was very clean. We met the neighbors dog, Dorothy, who is the sweetest! Our kids were so sad to leave her! Rhonda was very kind, and let us know about a winter storm warning on our last night there. She even told our kids that if it did snow, she had sleds for them to use! It didn't end up snowing (just rain), but what a sweet gesture!
All in all, we loved it here and would absolutely stay again. We are already thinking about heading back in the fall to see the leaves changed color.
TIP: make sure you listen to Rhonda's recommendation to print out the welcome packet she sends! We didn't and had no cell service, so didn't know the code to get in. Thankfully, even though it was 9pm, she came and let us in!
Thanks so much Rhonda! You made our family vacation wonderful!
5.0
A beautiful creek at the bottom of the property. Mountain laurel & pine trees all around. The large back porch has a great view of the stream & is so quiet you can hear the water running through the creek. It was decorated for fall. Our poodle loved running around the creek. She had a blast. It was our 48th Anniversary & we really loved our stay.
5.0
Everything was great except the hot tub. Hot tub could use some cleaning. House was well decorated and had Everything we needed. We will be coming back in the future.
5.0
Lovely rustic setting! We were conveniently located for day trips to Hartford, TN and Asheville, NC. So much more to explore. Definitely would consider returning to Maggie Valley. Thank you for providing a safe and comfortable getaway.
5.0
We had a great time with our family. The creek is amazing and everything was so cute and homey. Definitely would visit again. Sadly we didn't get to see the elk or bear, maybe next time!
5.0
We had a great stay even though the weather was not always on our side. This was a great place to stay and clean. My kids enjoyed the creek and it felt like home away from home.
5.0
delight
5.0
Nice clean quiet place to relax.
5.0
We were very happy with the area and the house, and its surroundings. We enjoyed meeting the owners and conversing with them.
5.0
This was our third trip to the rest stop and every one has been great. I love the update to the fire pit by the creek. We will be back again next year.
5.0
This was easily the best house we’ve rented- it had everything you could want. My boys loved the bunk beds, we loved the master bedroom suite. I will miss relaxing on the deck- it was wonderful being up there and listening to the roaring brook below. And the hot tub was the icing on the cake.
We had driven a long way (from CT), and this house truly felt like a home away from home.
5.0
This was our first stay at Gentry’s Rest Stop #2. It was wonderful and we will be back! Easy access up Black Camp Road and turn off right to the house. The house itself was well equipped with everything needed and more. Our favorite parts of the property was the back porch and back yard! Absolutely beautiful view of Jonathan Creek which runs throughout Maggie Valley. Listening to the creek from the porch and second bedroom was a treat. We used the grill a couple of nights and enjoyed eating outside. Awesome fire pit for marshmallow roasting too. Very convenient location for exploring nearby mountains. Thank you for allowing pets also! The hot tub was also a nice treat - it was warm and ready. We had great weather (70’s) all week and enjoyed your place so much! Thank you for sharing your home! Nice to meet y’all as well!
5.0
We had a great stay. The property had everything we needed. The beds were comfy, kitchen fully equipped and very nicely decorated. We hiked 45 miles during our stay so the hot tub and firepit were a nice finish to our day.
The back deck was fantastic, and a beautiful view. We would not hesitate to return.
5.0
We lived the cabin. Everything we needed was there. Very comfortable. The nice part when got there late and when we found the ca in the lights were on. Thank you so much. Want to come back again
5.0
The property is spectacular, between the rushing creek and the mountains it doesn’t get any better. The cabin is very well stocked with everything you could possibly need and more. We can’t get back soon enough.
5.0
Had a great time. House had everything we needed. Used the fire pit & hot tub everyday. Loved being on the creek.
4.0
It wasn’t entirely clear that the owners would be staying immediately next to us, I feel like that expectation needs to be addressed to anyone interested in the property. We all have chlorine sensitivity, and I attempted to leave the chlorine device outside of the hot tub, and they would keep coming over into the area we were renting and putting it back in. I’m sure Kathy will have a good reason for this, I notice she monitors the reviews very carefully. Beyond that, the area down by the river and behind the back porch feels like you are in a magical section of Disneyland. It really is an amazing property, we feel blessed to have spent some time here. The bold instructions, three sheets of them, on the refrigerator threatening to charge you another night should you stay past 10:30 AM on checkout day were slightly unsettling, but we cleaned everything meticulously and hopefully satisfied the requirements.
5.0
The cabin was everything we could’ve asked for. The view, the creek, the fire pit was all great for our kids. It had all the comforts of home, all the little things you may have forgot to pack. The location was great, not right in town but real close by. My kids loved the bunk bed room. I loved sitting on the back porch listening to the creek and reading. We enjoyed our time very much. We even saw elk. They weren’t on the property but we’re right down the road.
5.0
Enjoyed our stay, very comfortable, quiet, and relaxing. Host were great and attentive. Definitely will be coming back.
5.0
Our family enjoyed another great stay in Maggie Valley at Gentry’s Rest Stop II. We spent one day enjoying the slopes at Cataloochee and another exploring Waynesville.
The hot tub was the perfect ending after a long day and nothing beats the sound of the creek from the back porch.
Can’t say enough wonderful things about the house and location and we look forward to booking our next trip.
4.0
Very cozy warm inviting, Elks came to visit as well as lots of birds squirrels etc ….
Just need a good cleaning, a little bleach. Everything you need is there, nice place
5.0
A very nice cabin in the mountains next to a roaring brook.
We saw 3 Elk while there.
5.0
Everything went smoothly from check in to check out.
5.0
We all enjoyed our stay! Communication with owners was great. House was comfortable and had everything we needed. The house is in a beautiful location. We enjoyed the creek and the relaxing sound, and watching the variety of squirrels, especially the flying squirrels! We hope to be able to visit again soon.
5.0
We had an absolute blast all week. The creek in the back yard was awesome. The kids had a blast. It’s a very cozy house. Had everything you need in it. Very easy to get to. There is no cell service at the house at all. Which was great for us. They do have internet but its in the mountains so it works when it wants to. Very nice relaxing place to get away from everything and enjoy nature. We did not see the resident elk in our front yard but it was a couple house over and we saw it 3 or 4 times all week. Went over to Cherokee and went tubing. Kids loved it.
5.0
Thank you for everything! We had an amazing stay.
5.0
Nice quiet place to stay and rest
It was a very nice quiet place to stay with a cool creek to relax by. Very clean, had everything you would need for a family to be comfortable. You could do a lot of things like shopping in craft, antique, and souvenir shops, play putt putt, eat some ice cream while viewing the mountains. We even got a chance to do some house back riding not for from here. My family was very happy to be able to stay here. Very cool place to stay for a summer vacation.
5.0
Gentry's Rest Stop
This place is HEAVEN. We really enjoyed the tranquility. We had several visits by resident elk. We also had a precious boomer that visited the back deck all day. The back deck was our favorite place. It overlooks the brook. We will be coming back. Thank you for an awesome stay.
5.0
Family has always stayed on Tenn side of the mts. This was a new adventure to the N.C. side. Accommodations were excellent, property owner friendly, welcoming and helpful with info on the area. Look forward to staying again.
5.0
Had a wonderful time here. The back deck looking over the rushing creek was wonderful.
5.0
Nice place has everything you want.
5.0
Family vacation.
Family has always stayed on Tenn side of the mts. This was a new adventure to the N.C. side. Accommodations were excellent, property owner friendly, welcoming and helpful with info on the area. Look forward to staying again.
5.0
Great Place
Had a wonderful time here. The back deck looking over the rushing creek was wonderful.
10.0
Nice place has everything you want.
5.0
My vacation
Nice place has everything you want.
4.0
First off, what we liked about the house were the large vanity in the master bath with sufficient storage space for us to use, as well as a pantry in the kitchen with empty shelving for our groceries. I mention this because, in other VRBO houses, we have found that cabinets, drawers and shelves are crammed with hundreds of things that we "may" need, but no space for what we DO need. The house was very comfortable and easy to live in.
On the whole, the house was as advertised on the interior, but exterior photos were old and should be updated to show the way the house looks now, with the addition of the hot tub area on the left side of the house and the addition of numerous "decorations" on the exterior. Upon arriving, we found some maintenance/housekeeping problems that should have been addressed prior to our arrival, such as a good number of burned out lightbulbs in the living room and hall bathroom, as well as unwashed dishes and silverware that had been placed back into the cabinets and drawers. When I called Mrs. Gentry about the lightbulbs, she was very responsive and came right over with a good supply of new bulbs. But, having to do routine maintenance while we were trying to unpack and settle in was stressful.
A previous review mentioned the excessive number of items on the kitchen counters, and I agree. There were also excessive items on top of the kitchen cabinets, on top of the refrigerator, on top of the garbage can cabinet, and on the back porch. I had to remove several items from the countertops just to have space to maneuver.
Our favorite part of our vacation was just sitting on the back porch, watching and listening to the creek.
5.0
The rental was awesome. Well kept and very clean. Decorated with a lot of country charm. Hot tub was a bonus after a hard day's motorcycle riding. Creek was nice a peaceful. Not big enough to support trout though. Easy in and out for car. Pictures of driveway are a little meaning. It is plenty big enough but the Pictures make it look bigger. The extra lot is just up the street. We parked a second truck and trailer there. Everything behind the home us hidden so that is nice. Back porch overlooks the creek the creek has fire pit ,sitting area, and grill at it. Charcoal and gas grill on back porch. Owner feeds squirrels. I was almost able to touch one. For someone wanting to relax and be secluded this is the place. We will definitely book again next year. Oh almost forgot because it didn't matter to me but the internet is slow and splotchy. Pages load slow and got kicked off a couple of times. So not good for gaming streaming, or work. But who wants that anyway. Enjoy the sounds of the creek, birds and nature.
Thank you for a great stay.
4.0
Very comfortable getaway
First off, what we liked about the house were the large vanity in the master bath with sufficient storage space for us to use, as well as a pantry in the kitchen with empty shelving for our groceries. I mention this because, in other VRBO houses, we have found that cabinets, drawers and shelves are crammed with hundreds of things that we "may" need, but no space for what we DO need. The house was very comfortable and easy to live in.
On the whole, the house was as advertised on the interior, but exterior photos were old and should be updated to show the way the house looks now, with the addition of the hot tub area on the left side of the house and the addition of numerous "decorations" on the exterior. Upon arriving, we found some maintenance/housekeeping problems that should have been addressed prior to our arrival, such as a good number of burned out lightbulbs in the living room and hall bathroom, as well as unwashed dishes and silverware that had been placed back into the cabinets and drawers. When I called Mrs. Gentry about the lightbulbs, she was very responsive and came right over with a good supply of new bulbs. But, having to do routine maintenance while we were trying to unpack and settle in was stressful.
A previous review mentioned the excessive number of items on the kitchen counters, and I agree. There were also excessive items on top of the kitchen cabinets, on top of the refrigerator, on top of the garbage can cabinet, and on the back porch. I had to remove several items from the countertops just to have space to maneuver.
Our favorite part of our vacation was just sitting on the back porch, watching and listening to the creek.
5.0
House was so cute with all the decorations. It was clean and just as described. We would definitely come back and stay
10.0
The rental was awesome. Well kept and very clean. Decorated with a lot of country charm. Hot tub was a bonus after a hard day's motorcycle riding. Creek was nice a peaceful. Not big enough to support trout though. Easy in and out for car. Pictures of driveway are a little meaning. It is plenty big enough but the Pictures make it look bigger. The extra lot is just up the street. We parked a second truck and trailer there. Everything behind the home us hidden so that is nice. Back porch overlooks the creek the creek has fire pit ,sitting area, and grill at it. Charcoal and gas grill on back porch. Owner feeds squirrels. I was almost able to touch one. For someone wanting to relax and be secluded this is the place. We will definitely book again next year. Oh almost forgot because it didn't matter to me but the internet is slow and splotchy. Pages load slow and got kicked off a couple of times. So not good for gaming streaming, or work. But who wants that anyway. Enjoy the sounds of the creek, birds and nature.
Thank you for a great stay.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Ivy Hill?
The average price for a rental in Ivy Hill is $165 per night. This rental is $15 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at On Jonathan Creek! Family Oriented! Small Dogs Accepted! Close to Everything!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is On Jonathan Creek! Family Oriented! Small Dogs Accepted! Close to Everything! pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at On Jonathan Creek! Family Oriented! Small Dogs Accepted! Close to Everything!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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