Title: Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45600000/45593300/45593220/4f3b81ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45600000/45593300/45593220/e427c33e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45600000/45593300/45593220/c72685f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45600000/45593300/45593220/e07055b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45600000/45593300/45593220/2fd7048c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Emerald Bear, a Blue Ridge Mountain log home retreat with modern updates and amenities. Unwind in the private hot tub overlooking wooded privacy or gather around the fire pit for year-round relaxation. With wireless Internet access, satellite television, and wildlife sightings nearby. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 132750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub Emerald Bear...your Blue Ridge Mountain destination that is truly log home escape. Looking for that dream mountain get-a-way vacation? How about the feel of mountain seclusion while being just a few minutes from downtown Maggie Valley, breweries, restaurants, music and more? With Emerald Bear, you are welcomed to all that & more, with a unique log cabin designed to create relaxation & memories!! Location: Private home located just a few minutes outside of downtown Maggie Valley. You're only a 5-10 minute drive to the Cataloochee Ski Resort and about 45 minutes to the gates of Biltmore Estate & downtown Asheville. You are also app. 15 minutes from Waynesville and also access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, and easy access to just about everything in the area; including DuPont Forest & Pisgah National Park. Accommodations: 5 bedroom, 3 full baths Occupancy Summary / Sleeps in beds: 12 Max. Occupancy: 14 (PLEASE NOTE: Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens.) Description: Welcome to Emerald Bear! Yet another truly spectacular Yonder vacation home providing a true mountain log home experience. This splendidly situated mountain log cabin has been entertaining travelers for years, as they flock to experience the wonder that is the Blue Ridge mountains & the allure of Maggie Valley. Escape to Asheville and the Waynesville area to discover the world renowned tourist area. This private mountain retreat, up the mountain from Maggie Valley, and close to downtown Waynesville, ski slopes & the distant Pisgah Mountains, offers an escape from the daily grind, complete with a private outdoor hot tub overlooking your own private woods in the Appalachian Mountains! A mountain log home with modern updates & amenities; you will be relaxed by the mountain craftsman inspired accents. Featuring an open living space surrounding you with the warmth of wooded privacy, Emerald Bear offers a calming atmosphere with natural elements all around. Gather with some friends, family, or both, and celebrate, relax, and unwind together at Emerald Bear. Enjoy a plethora of amenities, including the private hot tub, wireless Internet access, satellite television, new central air conditioning for those warm days, wildlife sightings, and more! The hot tub & fire-pit afford year-round relaxation opportunities when not out exploring and enjoying the local flavor & activities. Extremely convenient to everything Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway have to offer; come enjoy the eclectic, artsy town that is the now world famous downtown Waynesville, venture out into the western North Carolina wilderness, stay in to enjoy this marvelous getaway, hop in the car for a short drive to Asheville, or simply do it all! Whatever you choose, you will relax and unwind in style at this luxurious private retreat! You are just minutes from America's favorite scenic byway, The Blue Ridge Parkway, motorcycle touring, biking, hiking, white water rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, zip lining, Segway tour…just about any outdoor activity! Or, take a quick ride to downtown Hendersonville, or up to downtown Asheville to enjoy the first-rate restaurants, shopping, galleries, spas, and entertainment. Exclusive Yonder Special: When you book Emerald Bear you will receive a special code for discounted tickets to the Biltmore Estate! Contact Yonder for more info. Please Note: The driveway to this home is gravel and has a noticeable slope. Most vehicles, including motorcycles, have accessed the property without issue, though some riders may find it more challenging. We recommend exercising caution, especially for those on motorcycles or in low-clearance vehicles. (use motorcycles at your own risk) Bedroom/Bath Layout: 5 bedrooms, Loft Area, 3 full baths Bedroom #1 – 2nd Level Master Suite - King Bed w/private Full Bath (#1) Bedroom #2 – Main Level – Guest Room – Queen Bed w/shared Full Bath (#2) Bedroom #3 – Main Level – Guest Room – Queen Bed w/shared Full Bath (#2) Bedroom #4 – Lower Level – Guest Room – King Bed w/shared Full Bath (#3) Bedroom #5 – Lower Level – Guest Room – Twin Bunk Bed w/shared Full Bath (#3) Loft Area: Twin Trundle Bed & Twin Daybed Occupancy Summary / Sleeps in beds: 12 Max. Occupancy: 14 (PLEASE NOTE: Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens.) We look forward to possibly booking your stay, should these accommodations work for you. We can reserve your stay with a credit card and send out a rental agreement to firm everything up when you are ready...but don't delay too long. Additional Rate Info And Fees: Yonder openly shares our Cleaning Fees in a manner of full disclosure, as we think this is the most honest and forthright approach with respect to our guests. Our Cleaning Fees are backed by our Clean Guarantee, which reflects the highest level of standards, pristine environments for our guests, and a level of clean that surpasses any other vacation homes; we literally guarantee it! processing fee Current local tax rate is 13% No Security Deposit / Guests are responsible for damages. Early Check In and/or Late Check Out may be possible, depending on cleaning schedules and other reservations. If it is possible, there may be an additional fee that would be determined based on the time that you wish to check in or out and the seasonal rates. Internet Speed: Download: 457.60 mbps Upload: 22.3 mbps Pets: This home and property are very dog friendly, and guests are welcome to bring their "best friends" with them. There is a non-refundable Pet Fee of $130 with a limit of 2 dogs per booking party. Payment - Cancelation - Insurance Please review our payment cancellation policies, along with information about vacation rental insurance by clicking here. Note: Reservations over 30 days are subject for review prior to acceptance. A separate rental agreement will be required for 90+ day stays. Last Minute Bookings: Reservations made within 7 days of check-in require additional documentation before confirmation. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a river ### Things to do - Golf - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 2,750 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116420000/116419400/116419382/0a285e4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 5BR Cabin | Close to Maggie Valley Waynesville - 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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 450602 Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.52694%2C-83.10710&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=m_7xXoPubjUQRnNFk562FfcZNrA=) Maggie Valley, NC #### What's nearby - Tube World - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Maggie Valley Gem Mine - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 5 min drive - 3.7 km - Wheels Through Time Museum - 5 min drive - 4.0 km - Cataloochee Ski Area - 11 min drive - 5.4 km #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Maggie Valley Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Swag Country Inn - ‬22 min drive - ‪Guayabitos - ‬5 min drive - ‪Pop's Grits & Eggs - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub located? > Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Tube World, Maggie Valley Gem Mine, and Fantasy Golf & Game Room. Maggie Valley Opry House and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Emerald Bear | Large, Private Home in Maggie Valley | Hot Tub Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 24 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yveline D. Dec 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 30th Birthday celebration Great vibe, clean place. ##### Yveline D. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bala B. Jun 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Great location to start with. Secluded but has easy access to most nearby places to visit. All amenities provided in house are top class. Over all had a great experience. ##### Bala B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert T. Nov 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House Kim is awesome Great house, exactly what we were looking for. The property manager Kim was great to work with and very accommodating. Would recommend for large groups. We will be back for sure. ##### Robert T. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly G. Apr 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great mountain getaway We really enjoyed the house and location. Very central to doing activities from Asheville to Smoky Mountain NP including Bryson City and Cherokee. Home was cozy and well stocked with great amenities. Tip for non-SUV drivers- down shift to 2nd gear before heading up the gravel drive. It helped a lot. Highly recommend staying at Emerald Bear! ##### Kelly G. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul S. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was great except we couldn’t get the dishwasher to work or lock the door when we checked out. And we had trouble with the internet. Still, great time and comfortable accommodations. ##### Paul S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tucker S. May 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 10/10 Super nice place ##### Tucker S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan M. Jan 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location lots of space Great size property. Nice view of the surrounding mountains. Well stocked with wood for a cozy fire. Property is in a great location if you are looking to head up the mountain to Cataloochee. ##### Dan M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hunter D. Jan 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation We enjoyed a wonderful trip to Maggie Valley over the New Years. We had family traveling from Illinois, Florida and NC. It was a great place for us all to meet. The house was a wonderful size, plenty of room for people to spread out our gather together. Everything at the house worked just as it should, including the hot tub. Plus there are beautiful views from the whole house. It was just what we needed. ##### Hunter D. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Annette D. Dec 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas Visit Cozy cabin near everything we needed it to be. Beautiful views, even in the winter. ##### Annette D. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle M. Aug 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property, amazing view, amazing amenities We had a mini family (siblings) reunion with enough space for each family to be on their own floor. Plenty of amenities to cook for large groups, spread out to play games and relax. With great dining and sights to see within a reasonable driving distance. We’re definitely considering coming back to this property again in the future. ##### Kyle M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa K. Jul 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Mountain Retreat! I will bear is an absolutely lovely property, prettier than the pictures! The appointments and furniture are all high-quality. Ditto for the sheets and towels. There are plenty of cleaning supplies, extra toilet paper, towels, and laundry detergent. Things I usually bring to every VRBO, but now we’re in this instance!). We really enjoyed our stay ##### Lisa K. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael N. Apr 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Get Together Very nice property with a perfect sunset view off back decks. Plenty of room for everyone with a nice assortment of bedroom types. Even had some nice wildlife walk by to make the last evening dinner pretty special. Definitely recommend as a place to get family together! ##### Michael N. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taylor H., Myrtle Beach Nov 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home Perfect mountain house with the perfect layout for our family of 10. ##### Taylor H. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. Aug 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a great home, truly a fantastic place to stay. There are many pros to this place so I'll name a few: 2 king beds, 1 queen, 2 full, large bunk bed, and loft bed with trundle pull out bed. This place really does sleep a lot of people and lets not forget the amazing view!! Also, there wasn't anything we were looking for that we couldn't find. The kitchen is well equipped and the beds and furniture were very comfortable (no complaints from me or any of my family). I think there's more than 4 large TV's in this place so we never had to worry about someone taking over the TV which was nice. The ping pong table got a lot of use by all the kids (way more than I expected) so thank you for that. It also has a large Jacuzzi tub that we did not have the chance to use. Now for the cons: there's only one, the road. It's paved for the 1st 1/2 mile but the last 1/4-1/3 mile is a pretty steep gravel driveway. I had a 15 passenger 2 wheel drive Ford Transit 350 van. I had to drop it down in 1st gear every time to get up to the house but it got there so that was good. For the 1st 6 days of our stay, the end of the road/driveway closest to the house was pretty wash-boarded and I had to find the "sweet spot" to get to the house. On the last 2 days, it had been smoothed out by some kind of machinery and that made all the difference (thank you for that as well). So that's it, a steep gravel road/driveway that's now been smoothed out. I would definitely stay here again. ##### David S. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deidra B. Jul 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely vacation! We really enjoyed our stay at the Emerald Bear. The house had lots of room for our family and they really enjoyed the hot tub and the firepit. The house is close to everything in Maggie Valley, but still feels secluded. The yard was beautiful and I really enjoyed sitting out on the porch. The locks are tricky, but are okay once you figure them out. You will get lots of exercise going up and down the stairs. The stairs between the first and second floor are bare wood and we did have one person slip and fall down the stairs while wearing socks (she was okay though)... Everything else was perfect! ##### Deidra B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### David B. Jun 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for 3 families Enjoyable stay 6 adults 4 youth. We had our entire family and house layout was great for 3 families. Only issue was with locks on kitchen and downstairs patio door. These locks require that the handle be rotated CCW before you can lock the deadbolts. Would have been nice if info was included in info package. We do recommend the property. ##### David B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Camille A. Dec 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation Loved it! ##### Camille A. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara D. Dec 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway for Groups Some friends and I booked this house in November for our annual friendsgiving weekend, and we enjoyed the place so much. It offers great views, privacy, and convenience to stores and activities. There's ample space and the house is well-equipped for large groups. We would absolutely book here again. ##### Sara D. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber S. Sep 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place, great location This house was very nice. It was close to everything we needed to go to. Definitely the best place we’ve stayed at in Maggie. Only thing I noticed was the carpet in all bedrooms had a lot of stained spots. Figured with the price of cleaning and dog fee per pet, those would’ve been taken care of. But it was minor compared to the beautiful views and location. ##### Amber S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sandra K. Jun 22, 2022 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Not so sure Two of the outside doors did not lock -very disturbing. We had to jam chairs under the door knobs to try and secure them. Some of the pans had food stuck on them. The garage bin was not big enough to support 6 days of garbage, and if we needed to have it emptied it was an additional $35. I do not feel the price we payed was worth it. Also because the description did not detail pots n pans, small kitchen appliances, toilet paper etc ##### Sandra K. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiffany C. May 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous mountain escape We had an amazing family reunion weekend. Loved the elk and the resident cats! The house was perfect! ##### Tiffany C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin I., Laurel Park Mar 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent choice for ski vacation! Our group of three families stayed at Emerald Bear in Maggie Valley, NC for a ski weekend trip and we couldn't have been more pleased. From the ease of booking to the responsiveness of the Yonder team down to the actual house, we were pleasantly surprised. We usually go into a rental house expecting to be disappointed, but with each turn, we were pleasantly surprised! The house was clean, well-equipped, spacious enough for 11 people and comfortable. The hot tub was immaculate, plenty of towels for everyone. The bedrooms were clean with ample sheets, pillows, etc. The kitchen was decent, not gourmet, but it worked for our purposes. We all loved the setting and enjoyed both the propane fire pit as well as the wood fire pit. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are expecting to return next year for another ski weekend trip! ##### Erin I. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura G. Feb 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great get-away with friends and our children This house is beautiful and well suited for larger groups. We met friends here and there was more than enough room for 4 adults and 4 children. Both adults and kids had a great time on the porches and in the hot tub. Tub World was just down the street and lots of fun. Waynesville is a close drive and worth a visit. We hope to be back! ##### Laura G. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris H., Dover, Florida Jan 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location, beautiful views We spent a long weekend with a group of our employees, 12 of us in total, to celebrate an outstanding year for our business. We were stunned at the beauty of the property. The home is immaculate, spacious and has just the right amount of amenities for a large, diverse group. The grounds were well kept. We loved seeing the elk in the early morning hours and the two kitties at night. Even when it rained an entire day of our visit, we were all able to find things to entertain ourselves with, whether ping pong downstairs, corn hole under the balcony, or playing card games around the dining room table. All of our guests were comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed their stay. We highly recommend this property for a large group. We will look into renting this property again next year. Tony & Chris Huntley Dover, FL ##### Chris H. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley H. Nov 5, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We will be back! This cabin was amazing. The beds comfortable, the views breathtaking and the owners thought of everything to make it a great experience for all their guests. We don’t ever stay in the same cabin every year but we will probably go ahead and re-book this house for next fall. ##### Ashley H. 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