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Pilots Porch, Hot Tub, Sleeps 8, in Gated Smoky Mtn. Retreat Community

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Perched at 4420 ft. elevation, Smoky Mountain Retreat offers a serene escape with an outdoor hot tub and picnic tables perfect for family gatherings. Relax in the cozy covered porch off the kitchen or unwind by the wood fireplace.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Pilots Porch, Hot Tub, Sleeps 8, in Gated Smoky Mtn. Retreat Community

  • Beautiful home on a 4420 ft. elevation, located in the Eagles Nest subdivision. 2 story cabin, with fascinating views. Enjoy the outdoor hot-tub with picnic tables near by for family gatherings. Covered porch right off the kitchen with a dining table for 6, plus an indoor dining table for four. Black kitchen cabinets and granite counter tops, 85" TV in the loft area.

    PLEASE READ BEFORE RESERVING: NO MOTORCYCLES OR SLINGSHOTS ARE ALLOWED IN THIS COMMUNITY.

    1st Floor: Living Room, Kitchen, Wood Fireplace, Stainless steel appliance, Dining Room table for 4, Covered porch with dining table for 6, breakfast bar, spacious kitchen, Master King bedroom with full bathroom, garden tub, walk-in shower

    2nd Floor: Loft with sitting area & 85" TV, King Bedroom with two twin beds, Full bathroom with garden tub, second bedroom with a queen bed and two twin beds.

    Rates:
    Low Season:
    $234 nightly - $1,438 weekly.
    3 nights minimum stay required.
    January through May
    September. November and December except: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year

    High Season:
    $290 nightly - $1,830 weekly.
    3 nights minimum stay required.
    June through August. October.

    Holidays:
    $290 nightly - $1,830 weekly.
    Minimum of one week required.
    Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year

    11% Tax applied to rent. Optional 6.5% Travel Insurance applied to rent.
    The Damage Protection of $50 is a required item that will be added to the reservation.
    $50 Damage Protection Plan ($3,000 of Insurance).
    $75 Hot Tub Cleaning Fee.
    $65 Reservation Fee (plus Tax)
    Pet fee $100
    $275 Cleaning Fee.

    Firewood Notice: Not all wood-burning fireplaces will provide firewood at the property. We can have firewood delivered to the property per request, we offer 1/4 cord for $100 or 1/2 cord for $180. Please order ahead before your arrival.

    The Smoky Mountain Retreat at Eagle’s Nest subdivision does not permit motorcycles or trailers on the mountain.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing 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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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 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
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

About the area

Located in Maggie Valley, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Wheels Through Time Museum and Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Shelton House and Colonial Theater. Queen's Farm Stables and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Maggie Valley travel guide
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Maggie Valley, NC

What's nearby

  • Wheels Through Time Museum
    Wheels Through Time Museum
    8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Hazelwood Soap Company
    6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Queen's Farm Stables
    7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
    9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    11 min drive
  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Maggie's Galley
    8 min drive
  • Starbucks
    11 min drive
  • Fuego
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pilots Porch, Hot Tub, Sleeps 8, in Gated Smoky Mtn. Retreat Community pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pilots Porch, Hot Tub, Sleeps 8, in Gated Smoky Mtn. Retreat Community?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pilots Porch, Hot Tub, Sleeps 8, in Gated Smoky Mtn. Retreat Community?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pilots Porch, Hot Tub, Sleeps 8, in Gated Smoky Mtn. Retreat Community located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Queen's Farm Stables, Hazelwood Soap Company, and Folkmoot Friendship Center. Balsam Spa and Wheels Through Time Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Pilots Porch, Hot Tub, Sleeps 8, in Gated Smoky Mtn. Retreat Community Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in the Smokies

This cabin is beautiful and well maintained. It has everything you need. Very clean and nicely decorated. We really enjoyed staying here. Gorgeous sunrises!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Took the family to go skiing at Catalloche ski resort. Perfect location to everything you need, but secluded with incredible views. The house was big with everything we needed. Definitely would recommend staying here if you are visiting Maggie Valley or Waynesville.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

• Peaceful, Beautiful, and Unforgettable Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than 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 spent 11 wonderful days at Pilot’s Perch in Smoky Mountain Retreat, and it was truly unforgettable! The cabin was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable, with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The mountain views were breathtaking, and the sunrises were incredible! We loved the peaceful setting, and the back exit directly to Waynesville made getting around so convenient. We enjoyed every moment and would definitely stay at Pilot’s Perch again. Highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

mike w.

Peaceful and restful.

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 came as a group of friends to Maggie Valley and this cabin was the perfect place to rest when we weren't out and about. Lovely views from the porch, beautiful sunrises. Highly recommend.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth T.

Perfect cabin non-existent management company.

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. 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 cabin is absolutely perfect! Gorgeous inside and out! Great kitchen and comfortable furniture. However the management company left us completely isolated!!! Following the directions given to the cabin we got lost. No one answered the phone. The after hours number was set to reject calls. I even sent an email with ZERO response. Once I put the street name in my map app I was able to find the cabin. I have never experienced anything like this from a rental agency. Thank my Lord in heaven above we didn't have any other issues or we would have been SOL!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Especially comfy

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: This is our third rental on Smoky Mtn. Retreat.I am never disappointed with any house we have rented here at Smokey Mountain Retreats. Everything we need, the mountains, it's just so beautiful. We always come back to this same Eagles Nest and it is a highlight of the year, twice a year. There is so much to do, don't miss Buttered Biscuit and Waynesville's Mass Gen. Fun places. So close to Asheville an Biltmore. Easy access road.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

mike w.

Peaceful and restful.

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 came as a group of friends to Maggie Valley and this cabin was the perfect place to rest when we weren't out and about. Lovely views from the porch, beautiful sunrises. Highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Great house, amazing views

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 at Pilot’s Perch. It was a wonderful week. The house is very comfortable and well kept. The views are amazing and we loved watching the sunrises.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Best vacation

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 so loved pilots paradise cabin. The scenery was beautiful and so loved the amazing view that we had. We loved how high on the mountain that we were. The cabin was very clean and beautiful. Can't wait to come back for another stay
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Beautiful Views!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was 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 location was beautiful- great views!My only complaint is that there was long golden dog hair everywhere. Mgt was called to bring us clean blankets and they did an excellent job of replacing right away. Cabin was very dusty also. Other than that, it was a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kirk S.

Thanksgiving at Pilot Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our second time staying at Pilot Paradise and 5th year staying with Smokey Mountain Retreats. Was a great time like always.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

DINA M.

Pilot's Paradise

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: Beautiful home with amazing views huge front porch with a yard. Very clean and comfortable. We greatly appreciate such a beautiful home allowing us to bring our fur baby with us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Relaxing Retreat!!

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: Loved being at over 4,000 feet at Pilot's Paradise, the air was cool and sweet and views were terrific. Love the hummingbirds on the porch feeder - they were not shy! Very roomy and comfortable home and a truly relaxing environment. We all really needed that!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chivonne w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pilots paradise

Beautiful cabin and a great area.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kirk S.

Pirates Perch

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: House was awesome. Only complaint is the grill needs to be replaced. Great location, awesome view and plenty of room. Would highly recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay at Pilots Paradise

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: The entire trip was wonderful, and we had an added bonus of early season snow that made it even more magical. The views from Pilots Paradise, and walks around the area were amazing. Pilots Paradise had great amenities like the outdoor hot tub and grill that we really enjoyed. Everything was clean and well-maintained! Even our two little pups enjoyed the cabin and surrounding area that was great for our walks with them. In addition to the wonderful visit, the team at Smoky Mountain Retreat Rental were beyond helpful and friendly in any interaction we had with them. They checked in with us on the weather conditions and made sure we were aware of road conditions. Any needs were taken care of immediately, such as additional salting of a stubborn area of ice on a small section of road after the storm. This was all very comforting to folks like us from Florida. We would highly recommend Pilots Paradise and Smoky Mountain Retreat Rental for a visit you're planning to Maggie Valley, you won't be disappointed!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Beautiful home with great views

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: We had an amazing time at this beautiful home. The views are amazing and worth the drive and winding road to get there! We had one issue that was quickly resolved by the management company and we were grateful for their quick response!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steph H.

Perfect place for our winter getaway

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: It was such a relief to walk into this beautiful home and find everything we needed and more. We enjoyed 5 days of skiing and exploring and being in awe of the beautiful views. The privacy of the neighborhood was a plus and the kids could have spent an entire day at the community park. We would love to return soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Betty P.

A fabulous week!

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 our second time vacationing in Pilot's Paradise, and it was a perfect week. The kitchen is well stocked, and the cabin has every amenity you could want. We enjoyed the hot tub, the beautiful view, the fireplace, just everything! We vacationed with our adult children and grandchildren and this home is perfect for multi-generational families. Thank you for a wonderful time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dina M.

Escape the Florida heat in luxury

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: Beautiful home on top of a premier mountain in NC. The road up/down was challenging for a Floridian, but the average temp of 74* for the month of July was worth it. The kitchen was wonderfully equipped and the furniture very comfortable. The owner and prop mgt were very responsive to our needs. I couldn't recommend more highly!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Saint Petersburg, FL

Amazing place!

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: The home was beautiful and very clean. Perfect for 3 families as there are 3 attached full bathroom for every bedroom. Would definitely come back again. The property management company was top notch.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Betty P.

Family Vacation at Pilot's Paradise

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: We have stayed in Maggie Valley many times and Pilot's Paradise is our favorite cabin by far. It is beautiful and thoughtfully furnished with everything we needed for a fabulous week in the mountains. The cabin had room for everyone to spread out, a gorgeous view, well-equipped kitchen, and all of us enjoyed the hot tub, grill, and large porch with comfy furniture.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome cabin

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 our families fourth time staying in Maggie Valley but the first time staying in this property. This was by far the best experience we had yet. The cabin was exceptionally clean and had all the amenities you would expect and more. This was a just an awesome vacation and would recommend this company to anyone going to the area.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stephen O.

Summer Break

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: We rented this property in 2019 and again this year. We had some issues with it in 2019 especially the satellite reception then. The reception this year was even worse. We got very few stations if any most of the 2 weeks we were there. My wife missed Wimbledon finals, we missed most of the NBA finals and missed most of the British Open. We are not huge TV watchers but having nothing available via satellite was not good. No local weather in mornings to plan the day. Fortunately the Internet connection was pretty good for Wi-fi. To be fair the owner did try to correct the reception problem (could not), arranged for technician to come out, however; they cannot go up on the roof where the dish is located, so nothing was done. Trees and/or branches need to trimmed to facilitate reception or the dish moved to a different location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Smokey Mountain Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Pilots Porch was a wonderful place to stay. The pictures on the site don’t do it justice. Well appointed rental. The sunrise was spectacular every morning. The switchbacks were fun. We videoed the trip up to show friends and family. The only thing that needed attention was the grill. It needs to be cleaned before summer guests. We visit Maggie Valley almost every year. My granddaughter enjoyed the playground. We enjoyed the PowWow in Cherokee, Maggie Valley shopping including Cabbage Rose, Maggie Mountain Crafts. The Biltmore in Asheville was wonderful. I would definitely stay in Pilots Porch again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021