Emerald Bear | 5-Bedroom Maggie Valley Log Cabin with Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Game Room

Find your mountain escape at Emerald Bear, a 5-bedroom, 3-bath log cabin in Maggie Valley, NC, with a private hot tub, outdoor fire pit, and game room. Located just minutes from city centre Maggie Valley and approximately 5 minutes from Cataloochee Ski Area, this wooded retreat brings family and friends together for ski trips, summer adventures, and relaxing mountain getaways. Enjoy the character of a traditional log home alongside modern comforts, including central air conditioning and high-speed Wi-Fi. Beds accommodate 12 guests, with a maximum occupancy of 14.

Perfect For
Maggie Valley family holidays: Five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and shared spaces for gathering across generations, North Carolina ski getaways: Stay approximately 5 minutes from Cataloochee Ski Area and return to your own hot tub after a day on the slopes, Group cabin rentals in the Blue Ridge Mountains: Bring family or friends together for meals, games, and evenings around the fire pit, Maggie Valley cabins with a private hot tub: Unwind outdoors surrounded by the peaceful wooded setting, Blue Ridge Parkway adventures: Make the cabin your home base for scenic drives, hiking, and exploring Western North Carolina, Waynesville and Asheville day trips: Combine mountain downtime with local dining, shopping, galleries, and sightseeing.

What You'll Love
• Your own outdoor hot tub: Soak after a day of exploring while looking out over the surrounding woods.
• Long range mountain views
• Authentic log cabin character: Warm wood interiors and mountain-inspired accents create a welcoming retreat.
• Entertainment for all ages: Challenge someone to ping pong or settle in with board games and puzzles.
• Evenings by the fire pit: Gather outside for conversation, stargazing, and time together.
• A wooded setting near town: Enjoy mountain privacy just a few minutes from city centre Maggie Valley.
• Comfort throughout the seasons: Central air conditioning, high-speed internet, and satellite TV make it easy to settle in.

Home Features
5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms | sleeps 12 in beds | maximum occupancy of 14
• Traditional log home with modern updates and mountain-inspired décor
• Open living space with wood burning fireplace
• Large kitchen and dining space
• Game room with ping pong, board games and puzzles
• Satellite television
• 2 main level bedrooms
• Upper level loft with a TV and a twin trundle bed
• Upper level primary bedroom
• Lower level with family room, ping pong and 2 bedrooms

Outdoor Features
• Private outdoor hot tub overlooking the woods
• Outdoor fire pit for gathering after a day of adventure
• Upper level covered deck with dining, a gas grill, and a gas firetable
• Lower level deck with cornhole and a gas firetable
• Peaceful wooded mountain surroundings
• Opportunities to observe local wildlife

Practical Details
• Parking: Room for up to 8 cars in the designated parking area. Please do not park in the street.
• Parking-area caution: The well head is located within the parking area. Please leave it clear and park carefully around it.
• Driveway access: The driveway is gravel with a noticeable slope. Most vehicles have accessed the property successfully, but motorcycle riders and drivers of low-clearance vehicles should use extra caution.
• Winter travel: 4x4 is recommended during winter weather. Standard vehicles are generally suitable during other seasons, depending on conditions.
• Garage: Not available for guest use.
• Security cameras: Located outdoors only.
• Linens & towels provided (one set per guest)
• Easy self check-in for a smooth arrival
• Minimum booking age: The reserving guest must be 25 or older and remain at the home for the entire duration of the stay.
• The reserving guest must be staying in the home for the full duration of the stay.

📍 ​​​​​​​Location Highlights
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
5 minutes → City centre Maggie Valley — Explore local restaurants, shops, and small-town mountain charm.
10 minutes → Cataloochee Ski Area
25 minutes → City centre Waynesville — Spend an afternoon browsing galleries, shopping, and enjoying local dining.
15 minutes → Blue Ridge Parkway access — Head out for mountain overlooks, scenic drives, and hiking opportunities.
45 minutes → City centre Asheville — Discover restaurants, breweries, galleries, shopping, and entertainment.
45 minutes → Biltmore Estate entrance gates — Plan a day exploring the estate, gardens, and winery.
Regional outdoor recreation: Explore hiking in Pisgah National Forest or plan outings for rafting, kayaking, fishing, and zip-lining throughout Western North Carolina.
Travel times are approximate and may vary with traffic, weather, and road conditions.

Extras with Yonder
• Discounted Biltmore tickets: after booking, you'll receive a guest-only code for ticket savings
• Yonder Experience Programme: optional discounts on curated adventures (fly fishing, waterfall hikes, in-home chef dinners, yoga, art workshops, and more)

Professionally managed by Yonder, our local team is dedicated to delivering a smooth, high-quality guest experience from booking through check-out, with thoughtful care and consistent support every step of the way. Our Guest Experience Team is available every day of the year from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM by phone, text, message, or email, with emergency support available overnight.

⭐ Yonder Policies & Information

Cleaning Fee & Clean Guarantee
Yonder is committed to full transparency. All cleaning fees are clearly disclosed and backed by our **100% Clean Guarantee**. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for further details.

Check-In / Check-Out
Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am. We're happy to review early and late check requests and will do our best to accommodate. While early check-in or late check-out can't be guaranteed, we always make every effort to honour these requests when availability allows. Paid options may be available.

Pet Policy
Dog-friendly home! Up to two dogs are welcome with a $130 non-refundable pet fee.

Quiet Policy
This home is located in a peaceful, private mountain community. To preserve the relaxing setting for everyone, please keep noise to a respectful level at all times. Parties and disruptive behaviour aren't permitted, and we kindly ask that you be mindful of neighbors and quiet hours starting at 10pm.

Extended Stays
Reservations of 30+ days are subject to additional review. Stays exceeding 90 days require a separate agreement. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.

Military Discount
We proudly offer a 5% discount to active duty military members and veterans. Proper documentation is required. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for details.

Last-Minute Bookings
For reservations made **within 5 days of arrival**, additional verification is required to protect our homeowners and guests.
This includes:
* A clear photo of a government-issued ID
* A full facial selfie of the primary guest holding that ID (must match the reservation name)
* A photo showing the last 4 digits of the payment method in the primary guest's name
Subject to security screening for verification and authenticity. Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.