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MOUNTAIN JOY COTTAGES #3 - OWL LODGE

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Property grounds
Exterior
Game room
TV, fireplace
5 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

MOUNTAIN JOY COTTAGES #3 - OWL LODGE

Mountain Joy Cottage #3, Owl Lodge, is a 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath (2 with jacuzzi tubs) lodge that can sleep 13.

Originally the homestead of Maggie Setzer, for whom Maggie Valley was named, the land that Mountain Joy sits is a special place. You will become enchanted with it’s mountain charm, family atmosphere and character. We offer all the modern conveniences you would expect with the year-round access and seclusion that very few can offer.

Enjoy the peaceful country setting of our cottages. We have one, two and four bedroom cottages all equipped with wood burning fireplaces, cable TV, internet and kitchens ready to cook a home made meal. Outside the porches have rocking chairs so you can enjoy your morning coffee or enjoy the sunset on the mountains in the evening. Our glass enclosed outdoor pool (seasonal) offers a delightful place to relax.

Mountain Joy Cottages are centrally located in the heart of Maggie Valley just one block up Setzer Cove Road with easy access to all of the area attractions. We are just minutes off of the Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The area is loaded with craft, antique and gift shops. The great outdoors offers horseback riding, golf on area mountain courses, trout fishing in streams, white water rafting and scenic drives. Snow skiing and tubing is available for the entire family at Cataloochee Ski Area. Nightlife includes everything from Jazz to Bluegrass, clogging or dinner entertainment. Our cottages are just a short drive to the Great Smoky Mountain Railway, The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, Cherokee Indian Reservation and Harrah’s Casino and historic downtown Waynesville.

Whatever the season, Mountain Joy Cottages and the Great Smokies have something very special to offer. From the wildflowers of spring, to the blaze of colors in the fall or the serenity of winter, come visit and make lasting memories at Mountain Joy Cottages.

Property manager

Carolina Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Porch
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Mountain Joy Cottages 3 Owl
Mountain JOY Cottages #3 - OWL Lodge Cabin
Mountain JOY Cottages #3 - OWL Lodge Maggie Valley
Mountain JOY Cottages #3 - OWL Lodge Cabin Maggie Valley
2398-145960

About the neighborhood

Map
Maggie Valley, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Tube World - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Maggie Valley Gem Mine - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 14 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maggie's Galley - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Guayabitos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Place Biscuits, Burgers & BBQ - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does MOUNTAIN JOY COTTAGES #3 - OWL LODGE have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is MOUNTAIN JOY COTTAGES #3 - OWL LODGE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at MOUNTAIN JOY COTTAGES #3 - OWL LODGE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MOUNTAIN JOY COTTAGES #3 - OWL LODGE?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MOUNTAIN JOY COTTAGES #3 - OWL LODGE located?

This family-friendly Maggie Valley cabin is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Tube World and Maggie Valley Gem Mine. Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Maggie Valley Opry House are also within 1 mi (2 km).

MOUNTAIN JOY COTTAGES #3 - OWL LODGE Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Again
This is our 3rd stay at Mtn. Joy Owl cabin. The large size works great for our family. The little ones enjoy the fishing. The elk never disappoint. The pool is nice, and cold (just like a mountain stream). Even though the cabin could use a little extra love, the size fits our needs and we know what to expect at this point.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski trip
Great space for families missed details like firepit and enclosed pool on property nice bonus !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald M.

Great place!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Maggie Valley. The property is great and was plenty spacious for our large family that includes several children. We got to see elk and ducks right in the front yard several times each day! The cabin was well stocked and for the most part clean. The dishwasher did not work, one tv was broken and another was missing a remote that we later found under a bed. But all in all it was totally worth it and we are already planning our trip for next year :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and I probably will come back next year
Good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Camden, SC G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall break
Everything went well from the time of booking the cabin until leaving for home. We had a great time and will look forward to another time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Dorothy S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
The property is a nice property, but with no one showing it any love. I rented this cabin for my sister’s 70th birthday with 4 couples, all over 60. It was extremely dusty and dirty. So dusty, that I started sneezing as soon as I stepped in the door and my throat got scratchy to the point I took an allergy tablet. Spider webs in corners with spiders attached. Ants in the kitchen. I’m glad my husband and I got there early to decorate. We had to literally clean and dust before decorating . We had no choice out of town family was due there in a couple of hours and I didn’t want to be embarrassed by renting it and I couldn’t get a refund. I didn’t want to ruin my sisters birthday weekend. We definitely left it better than when we got there. My brother even had to fix a couple of items. We have pics. All and all I’m just glad my sister had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

George A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great first time cabin experience.
It was a nice, roomy home with everything a family needed for that home away from home experience with a whole lot more to offer. Grandkids are ready to go back now
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Jane M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Owl Lodge great for multiple families. Needs thorough cleaning.
If you can get past an occasional stink bug and dust bunnies, Owl lodge is a great location for multiple families. The pond was great for kids fishing and the basketball hoop and open central area were perfect for our 4-11 year olds. A total of 13 in our group of all ages fit comfortably. Impressive kitchen equipment selection available. Clean linens and lots of towels, but needed all floors cleaned in and around furniture. Although many lights did not function and fans were all covered in layers of dust, we would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Kamleshkumar R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Security concern, entertainment missing
Cabin has more than 5 doors to come-in or go. Main door doesnt has lock at all. One bedroom doesn't has lock from in side. TV remote was not available in living room. Table tennis was not available. Dart game was completely broken. Foosball table missing one handle.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for big groups
We rented owl lodge for a class field trip to the Smoky Mountains. It was a great place to stay for our big group. The place was even bigger than it looked in the photos. Really enjoyed our stay!

8/10 Good

Connie B., Charlotte, NC

Great family vacation home
The size and layout was perfect for our multi generational family. We all had private sleeping quarters with baths and the common rooms were spacious. We especially enjoyed breakfast around the big table.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

LISA P.

Very spacious!
We rented Mountain Joy #3 for a week at Christmas and for the second half of the week had a full house that included some toddlers and babies. There was a lot of room to spread out and the living room and kitchen are very spacious! (Though for some reason, the kitchen is never shown in the pictures.) The location is very close to Cataloochee Ski Area and also very close to town. We ate all of our meals there and were able to all sit at the very large dining room table. Beds were comfortable and we loved having so many bathrooms! I am not giving 5 stars because of the following: 1) the dishwasher did not work; 2) though the kitchen was well stocked for cooking and eating, there were absolutely no dishtowels or dishcloths. (Thankfully I had brought some from home!); 3) some parts of the house were not very clean; and 4) not a lot of parking close to the house ... hard to move in and out. (we did drive around back once we saw that it was possible, but still crowded) Highlights: the kids enjoyed the ducks on the pond and 2 mornings we saw large elk in front and in back of the house!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Jennie N.

We loved mountain joy 3
I stayed this weekend with 13 others 11 adults and 3 children. It was great for us the sitting arrangements and kitchen was great for us together. Then the bedrooms where such we had our privacy. The location was for the most part clean but it could have been a little bit better. Outside area was quite and nice but you where close to area restaurants and shops. Overall we had a great time and would definitely consider returning next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Aldijana B.

Great
This place has exceeded our expectations. Very spacious, equipped well and overall clean. We wish there was a full patio sitting area but front porch had enough reclining chairs to enjoy our morning coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

tricia s.

Great house for a large family
The best thing is the space this house has - in addition to the bedrooms, the living spaces are large and comfortable for a large group. The house is split up in a way that allows people that need quiet or privacy at different times to do that. It is a cabin and a little "rustic" but what we expected. We did have a maintenance problem but they responded quickly. Overall, everyone was happy and comfortable and we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Moncks Corner, South Carolina

Great for youth group!
Our Boy Scout Troop took a weekend trip to Mountain Joy #3. We had a great time and the cabin was perfect for our large groups. Lots of room and activities for the boys!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018