Peaceful mountain vacation at The Rusty Elk Retreat

Maggie Valley, North Carolina
$412 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

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Sleep 14

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Night 2 nights

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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 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths and comfortably sleeps 12-14 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 agame 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.


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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2100 Sq Ft (195 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    4.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room DVD Player Foosball Table Games Pool Or Billiards Table TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 14

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Review Review

  • Renee

    Submitted Sep 1, 2020

    Stayed Aug 27, 2020

    Everything was perfect during our stay at The Rusty Elk Retreat. We could not have asked for a better cabin rental! We were very pleased! The owner was quick to respond to any questions I had and the cabin was well equipped and very clean. The beds were outstanding and so comfortable! This cabin has everything possible to keep the kids happy and our 2 1/2 yr. old grandchild had a blast as well. We will definately rent this cabin again (as long as the owner feels we left it in suitable condition, as I tried very hard too!) should we get the opportunity to return to Maggie Valley for a future vacation. (I am saddened I did not get to see Elk but I do think I heard some early one morning...BUT of course that is a part of nature....& with kids, I assume we were not quiet enough for them to venture onto these premises!)

  • Submitted Jan 21, 2020

    Stayed Jan 17, 2020

    It was awesome. Perfect for our group of 10. Kids stayed downstairs and adults up. Snowed last day and got a little tricky getting down drive.

  • Submitted Mar 30, 2019

    Stayed Mar 18, 2019

    The cabin was very updated. Each bedroom having it's own bathroom was an excellent amenity. Everyone enjoyed the pool table, air hockey table, and hot tub. The owner was very helpful and responsive. We would definitely stay there again.

  • Britt M.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Feb 15, 2025

    My husband and I and our two daughters chose this house based on the location and the amenities. It was perfect on both accounts!

  • Annie O.

    Submitted Feb 12, 2025

    Stayed Feb 8, 2025

    The Rusty Elk was absolutely perfect for what we needed. Eight minutes from Cataloochee ski area and 10 minutes from some local restaurants and stores. The hot tub felt great after a cold day on the mountain and our kids also enjoyed the pool table and air hockey. At first I was disappointed it didn’t have arcade games like some of the other houses, but this strategic move allowed us to have more unplugged family time. The check in process was easy, the host responded quickly to questions, the furniture was nice and new and the house was clean. We recommend!

  • Carter S.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Great stay

  • Yolanda S.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 28, 2024

    We stay three days and everything so good is plenty of room we are a group and we have a lot of space

  • Molly L.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2024

    Stayed Feb 15, 2024

    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.

  • Submitted Nov 5, 2023

    Stayed Oct 19, 2023

    Like the house, but it needs some tender loving care.

  • Joddie P.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2023

    Stayed Oct 26, 2023

    Very clean and private.

  • Jerome R.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2023

    Stayed Oct 15, 2023

    Unbelievable location and views we had a fabulous time Home has everything thing you need

  • Brittni V.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2023

    Stayed Oct 6, 2023

    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.

  • Sidney M.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2023

    Stayed Aug 11, 2023

    This place is in a great area, relatively close to everything. Very quiet area and the house had plenty of room for my friends and I

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$412+
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