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Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Maggie Valley

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Property grounds
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Maggie Valley, NC
  • Place, Soco Gap
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Soco Falls
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cataloochee Ski Area
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Maggie Valley

Cranberry Falls stay.Your stay at this Cranberry Falls vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Soco Gap and Soco Falls. Tube World and Waterrock Knob are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Soco Gap - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Soco Falls - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 19 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 20 min drive - 11.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Maggie Valley Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Guayabitos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Grits & Eggs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Maggie Valley Ice Cream - ‬10 min drive

About this property

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

Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape

Welcome to Serenity Retreat! This cozy cottage is perfect for a relaxing Great Smoky Mountain escape.

Located in beautiful Maggie Valley, this lovely home offers year round Mountain View’s and is surrounded by nature. Local wildlife such as elk, deer, and turkeys regularly stroll by. With a gas log fireplace, WiFi, cable tv, and a fire pit, the cottage has everything you need for a wonderful getaway, while also being convenient to area attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway and Cherokee.

Serenity Retreat is a lovely, peaceful cottage with everything you need for a fantastic mountain vacation.

When you arrive at the house, you’ll find parking in driveway for two vehicles. You can access the cottage either by ramp or by a small flight of stairs. Upon opening the front door, you’ll be greeted by a wonderful open floor plan with a spacious kitchen, plenty of comfortable seating, and a gas fireplace. There is also a washer and dryer for our
guests to use in the front hall closet by the door.

Travel to the left of the living area, and you’ll find a spacious master suite with an adjacent sitting area and full size futon perfect for an extra guest or little one. This bedroom also has an attached full bath and walk in closet. A comfy king size bed and large screen tv complete the space so you can relax and unwind and enjoy the mountains.

The cottage has a split floor plan, so back across the living room is a hall bath and second bedroom with two twin size beds and plenty of board games.

As you travel back through the living room, you’ll find a spacious dining area with a family size table and chairs so guests can enjoy meals and make memories together.

Off the dining room, you can travel outside and enjoy the Mountain View from a rocking chair on the back deck. This area also overlooks the backyard and has a gas grill for guests to use as well.

From the deck, you can journey down the backyard path to a wonderful fire pit area with plenty of seating to roast marshmallows or enjoy a glass of wine.

Serenity Retreat is hosted by Loriel and Adam of Keaton Cottages Vacations and Loriel is a licensed real estate agent.

You’ll have access to the entire cottage and surrounding property.

We are available anytime by message, text or phone, and members of our team live nearby and can help as well if needed.

Serenity Retreat is located in quiet area with just a few neighbors besides the local wildlife.

It is just 12 miles to Cherokee and the Harrah’s Casino, 5 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance, and about 20 minutes to historic Waynesville. The Cataloochee Ski Resort is 20 minutes away and Tube World is a 10 minute drive. Guests can also reach the Biltmore Estate in Asheville in about an hour.

The road up to the cottage is gravel and while 4WD/AWD is not required in the milder months, guests should have it in the winter in the case of snow or ice or in heavy rain.

A car is needed to best access the property and all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer.

Please use Waze for directions to the cottage and navigating the mountains in general. GPS is not reliable.

We provide Satellite TV in both the living room and master bedroom.

Cell service can be limited in the area around the cottage.

The road to Serenity Retreat is gravel and during the winter months or in heavy rain, guests will need 4WD/AWD to access the cottage.
Pets are welcome at Serenity Retreat. There is a $50 non-refundable pet fee. Please keep pets off the furniture and bedding. Thank you!

No fire accelerants of any kind, such as lighter fluid are permitted to be used at the fire pit or anywhere else on the property.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Pets are welcome at Serenity Retreat. There is a $50 non-refundable pet fee. Please keep pets off the furniture and bedding. Thank you! No fire accel

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

443699

Frequently asked questions

Does Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Harrahs Cherokee Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape to downtown Maggie Valley?

This vacation home is 4.5 mi away from Maggie Valley.

Reviews

Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape Reviews

8.0

Very Good

9.2/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

John B.

Location was perfect, house and amenities were great. Cleanliness could be improved, floors not mopped or spot mopped, interior paint is worn and needs updating, cobwebs as well. Also, would have been helpful to know the bbq grill did not work. It was in our plans to cookout on the back deck, but was unaware until we read the sharpe notes on the grill itself. Steaks had to be cooked inside instead.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean! Nice view! Very comfort mountain cabin. We enjoyed watching the bears. The whole time we were there, we were visited by a momma bear and her six cubs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fools gold

I’m a wheelchair bound disabled veteran who found this cabin highly recommended, on verbo, but in reality I was highly disappointed by reality.. This was my last trip,due to health reasons and my family members are in their senior years also. This cabin is clean and beautiful - well set for the healthier lifestyle! As a result; we had to leave a day early, a true lesson to myself - also was supposed to be extended a veteran’s discount, but that didn’t happen. Big sigh all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Needed a peaceful rest after My Husband 💓 passed away

I will say this, I will stay here again absolutely five star.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew W., Williamson, Ga. USA

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect retreat?

This is among the best VRBO's I've stayed in (and I've stayed in a few). The property management (Loriel and Adam) are easily the best I've ever stayed with. They go above and beyond! The house was PERFECT in every way. It was very clean, well kept and feature rich. The road leading to the cabin can be tricky if you're in a car, just take note of this and be mindful of the time of year and weather conditions. Loriel messaged me the day of our arrival and advised us of the weather and road conditions we may encounter and offered an alternate route up to the cabin that was much easier for a car (above and beyond!). Upon arrival, we walked in to a beautiful home that even had a Christmas tree lit up to welcome us in. The outdoor space is excellent for roasting marshmallows (we didn't get to because of the weather this time, but I anticipate a return to this cabin, even if only for roasting marshmallows). And the arrival and departure duties are among the easiest I've had in a rental. Oh, and this is a big deal... The beds! The beds are higher quality, very comfortable beds! There are no complaints from any of us for any reason whatsoever and we are already looking for a reason to come stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023