House in Maggie Valley, NC

Peaceful mountain vacation at The Rusty Elk Retreat

Peaceful mountain vacation at The Rusty Elk Retreat

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Exterior
Kitchen
Upstairs Family Room
Upstairs Family Room Pic 2
Master Bedroom

Overview of Peaceful mountain vacation at The Rusty Elk Retreat

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Maggie Valley, NC
  • Popular LocationTube World4 min drive
  • Popular LocationWheels Through Time Museum7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaggie Valley Festival Grounds7 min drive
  • AirportKnoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)114 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master Bedroom

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Peaceful mountain vacation at The Rusty Elk Retreat

Tucked away off the beaten path on Maggie Valley’s Cataloochee Mountain, The Rusty Elk Retreat has every ingredient for a cozy and memorable stay with family and friends. This spacious, newly renovated property has 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and comfortably sleeps 8-10 offering a peaceful setting to gather and unwind. Guests will find rustic charm with several comforting amenities including a fully stocked kitchen, multiple flat screen TVs, wireless access, two family rooms, Hot Tub and a game room featuring a billiard and air hockey tables. With plenty of room for everyone, this perfect getaway destination offers the ideal balance for guests to rest and play inside and out, and is just minutes from all the activities one could want!

All four seasons offer amazing views whether it's a soft magical snowfall, colorful autumn foliage or springtime blooms! Take in the sounds of birds chirping with the smell of clean mountain air from a large wrap around porch that overlooks an untouched Nature and Wildlife Game Land Area. Wildlife can often be spotted nearby grazing and perching among lush native plants of NC Maple trees, Evergreen, and rhododendron.

Nearby: only a few minutes from the Cataloochee Ski area, Cataloochee Valley and Maggie Valley. The quaint town of Waynesville is just a few miles further down the road. Opportunities are endless for skiing, tubing, snowboarding, horseback riding, hiking, trout fishing, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, dining, shopping and seasonal craft fairs.

A little further down the road: Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, Cherokee Indian Village.


Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

About the area

Maggie Valley

This vacation home is located in Cataloochee Ranch, a neighborhood in Maggie Valley. Tube World and Maggie Valley Gem Mine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Traveling with kids? Consider Queen's Farm Stables and Waynesville Recreation Center.

What's nearby

  • Tube World - 4 min drive
  • Maggie Valley Gem Mine - 6 min drive
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 7 min drive
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 7 min drive
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pop's Butts On The Creek - 10 min drive
  • Guayabitos - 7 min drive
  • Joey's Pancake House - 5 min drive
  • Salty Dog - 6 min drive
  • BrickHouse Burgers & Pizza - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Molly L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Nice Enough
The Rusty Elk was nice enough for our long weekend. However, it could really use some TLC. It was clean, but it needed some better upkeep. The location was nice - be aware the roads and driveway leading up to it are pretty steep, but they were manageable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication
Review
Like the house, but it needs some tender loving care.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joddie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a Quick Getaway
Very clean and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittni V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time!
We really enjoyed our stay. It was very peaceful, clean, and comfortable. We used the firepit every night and the hot tub multiple times. The house was good size. It was just 3 of us, but had room for more if needed. Especially with family of kids. We'll definitely book here again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerome R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain get a way
Unbelievable location and views we had a fabulous time Home has everything thing you need
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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