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MOUNTAIN JOY COTTAGES #3 - OWL LODGE

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and fireplace

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and fireplace
Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room are available at this smoke-free cabin. Other amenities include a garden. The cabin boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as 4.5 bathrooms and a sofa bed.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
Recreational amenities at the cabin include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Carolina Vacations

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Porch

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Garden

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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 deadlock
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 area

Map
Maggie Valley, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Tube World - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Maggie Valley Gem Mine - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 14 min drive - 7.1 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 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 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 mile (2 km).

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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

Great space for families missed details like firepit and enclosed pool on property nice bonus !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: When we arrived rental agency did excellent job.arrival at the cabin, not so good. The cabin was not clean, linen was dirty, cobb webbs on all the ceilings and walls. The cabin had very bad odor of CURRY!there were seven or eight bags of garbage out side by the A/C condensing units. Two of the rooms Bed Comforters had very bad damp spots on Them, looked like Sex Spots, we had too clean and mop the floors and clean bathrooms and kitchen,spray cabin several times for odor. one of the A/C heat pumps keept freezing up and making noise. You should check after cleaning crew.
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love staying in the cabin! It is peaceful, and old which we love!! It has SO much room and plenty of chairs and couches for everyone to have a place to sit.
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice place and love the locationeasy access to all the places we wanted to visitwould to be able to staying there on our next visit
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a great rental. Clean. Nice sized for large extended family. Loved the huge dining table to allow us to all eat together. Grands enjoyed the pool and basketball court. I loved the feel that it was secluded area with easy access, but yet right near the main area of town. My only negative was missing a pitcher (which we bought a plastic from DG and left)and no baking sheets. We did our cooking at home mostly so enjoyed the stocked kitchen. Especially looked forward to our daily elk visits. We identified at least 6 different ones. Loved watching them. Yes, I would rent again and recommend. This would be awesome for something like a family reunion where each could rent their own cottage yet have all of the outside common space, fire pit, pool, playground, basketball court.

10/10

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
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was central to ski resort, tubing and puzzle room. For family of 10 it was very comfortable. The only complaint I had was that 3 of the 5 bathrooms had no toilet paper when we arrived. We had to go buy it, which for the price charged I feel the owner should supply toilet paper and a roll of paper towels. The space was great and the large kitchen table was great for games. The room layout was perfect for the family. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We recently stayed in the Bait n Tackle cabin and it was great. Beds were comfy and the cabin was well cleaned. Kitchen had all we need.
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: wonderful
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We again stayed at the Mountain Joy cottages- rented through Carolina Vacations- and as always it was another GREAT vacation. Carolina Vacations has AWESOME customer service and were very helpful with making and paying for my reservation. The cabin was clean and comfy as usual and my family totally enjoyed the entire visit. Would definitely recommend this place again!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Staying at Mountain Joy Owl is perfect for a family getaway. Our extended family rents two houses at Mountain Joy. The family enjoys the pool, watching elk meander through at times, dropping a line in the pond, taking walks, or sitting in the porch watching a little game of badminton in the front yard. We grill and cook meals but also enjoy local restaurants like Joey’s and Butts on the Creek. We also enjoy the local festivals in Maggie Valley or Waynesville

10/10

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

Good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

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

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
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved staying here. It was clean and looked very nice when we arrived. We had tons of space for everyone to spread out and be comfortable. Would definitely rent this one again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

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

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
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great weekend, perfect get away
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Third year coming to this cabin and our team loves it!
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is perfect for safe distancing during a pandemic. Large rooms, very comfortable furniture, an enormous kitchen table for games and puzzles as well as eating, well-stocked kitchen with plenty of dishes, pots, pans and utensils. However, it needs some deep cleaning and a few repairs. Locks don’t work on all the doors, windows over kitchen sink were filthy, most dishes needed a good washing, cabinet below sink lacked flooring probably due to past water damage, heavy cobwebs in some bedroom corners and around lamps, dirty baseboards, missing or burned out light bulbs in lamps. On the other hand, management was very helpful and courteous. We reported a leak from the refrigerator the day we checked out, and a repairman was there before we left. I would definitely stay here again, in the hopes that these issues will be addressed.
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Second stay in this house and it still did not disappoint although we could have done without the skunks. Not as clean as it was in 2018 but nothing we couldn’t deal with. Loved the elk visiting every morning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin had rustic elements with modern conveniences and was very spacious for our party of 10. The location and amenities were great! The kids really enjoyed the pool and fire pit on the grounds. There was a pond for fishing, and we saw ducks, rabbits and elk on the property. Our only issue was with people coming to our cabin to check in or inquire as to availability. The first time was somewhat amusing but the second time a woman actually entered our cabin and startled us! I guess our cabin housed the rental office at one point.
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had 7 adults and 5 teenagers and there was plenty of room for all of us. One of the biggest things we were hoping to see in that location was the elk, and they did not disappoint. Our daughters and their girl cousins loved the upstairs room as their own girl getaway. Even with things closed down due to the virus, we had a very memorable time. Thanks for having us.

6/10

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.