Title: Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape - 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 # Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape Family-friendly vacation home in Maggie Valley ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99884800/99884766/62bd35e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99884800/99884766/f50e55a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99884800/99884766/560d7788.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99884800/99884766/9b1605a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99884800/99884766/c14e38b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Serenity Retreat in Maggie Valley offers a peaceful mountain getaway with year-round views and local wildlife. Unwind by the gas log fireplace, enjoy WiFi, cable TV, and gather around the fire pit for stargazing. This cozy cottage is close to Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee attractions like Harrah's Casino and Soco Falls. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Air conditioning - 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. ### Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape Welcome to Serenity Retreat! This cozy cottage is perfect for a relaxing Great Smoky Mountain escape. Located in beautiful Maggie Valley, this lovely home offers year round Mountain View’s and is surrounded by nature. Local wildlife such as elk, deer, and turkeys regularly stroll by. With a gas log fireplace, WiFi, cable tv, and a fire pit, the cottage has everything you need for a wonderful getaway, while also being convenient to area attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway and Cherokee. Serenity Retreat is a lovely, peaceful cottage with everything you need for a fantastic mountain vacation. When you arrive at the house, you’ll find parking in driveway for two vehicles. You can access the cottage either by ramp or by a small flight of stairs. Upon opening the front door, you’ll be greeted by a wonderful open floor plan with a spacious kitchen, plenty of comfortable seating, and a gas fireplace. There is also a washer and dryer for our guests to use in the front hall closet by the door. Travel to the left of the living area, and you’ll find a spacious master suite with an adjacent sitting area and full size futon perfect for an extra guest or little one. This bedroom also has an attached full bath and walk in closet. A comfy king size bed and large screen tv complete the space so you can relax and unwind and enjoy the mountains. The cottage has a split floor plan, so back across the living room is a hall bath and second bedroom with two twin size beds and plenty of board games. As you travel back through the living room, you’ll find a spacious dining area with a family size table and chairs so guests can enjoy meals and make memories together. Off the dining room, you can travel outside and enjoy the Mountain View from a rocking chair on the back deck. This area also overlooks the backyard and has a gas grill for guests to use as well. From the deck, you can journey down the backyard path to a wonderful fire pit area with plenty of seating to roast marshmallows or enjoy a glass of wine. Serenity Retreat is hosted by Loriel and Adam of Keaton Cottages Vacations and Loriel is a licensed real estate agent. You’ll have access to the entire cottage and surrounding property. We are available anytime by message, text or phone, and members of our team live nearby and can help as well if needed. Serenity Retreat is located in quiet area with just a few neighbors besides the local wildlife. It is just 12 miles to Cherokee and the Harrah’s Casino, 5 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance, and about 20 minutes to historic Waynesville. The Cataloochee Ski Resort is 20 minutes away and Tube World is a 10 minute drive. Guests can also reach the Biltmore Estate in Asheville in about an hour. The road up to the cottage is gravel and while 4WD/AWD is not required in the milder months, guests should have it in the winter in the case of snow or ice or in heavy rain. A car is needed to best access the property and all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer. Please use Waze for directions to the cottage and navigating the mountains in general. GPS is not reliable. We provide Satellite TV in both the living room and master bedroom. Cell service can be limited in the area around the cottage. The road to Serenity Retreat is gravel and during the winter months or in heavy rain, guests will need 4WD/AWD to access the cottage. Pets are welcome at Serenity Retreat. There is a $50 non-refundable pet fee. Please keep pets off the furniture and bedding. Thank you! No fire accelerants of any kind, such as lighter fluid are permitted to be used at the fire pit or anywhere else on the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Gravel flooring in public areas - No elevator - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111730000/111720800/111720749/aabf56e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Mountain Cabin - Amazing View! 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There is a $50 non-refundable pet fee. Please keep pets off the furniture and bedding. Thank you! No fire accel ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as 443699 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.488766,-83.16396&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BgswEv%7DqzN%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40Q%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%40QBS%40QBQBS%40QBQBSDQBSDQBQDODQDSDODQFQDQFODQFOFOFOHOFQFMHOHOFOHMHMHOHMJOHKJMHMJKJMJKJKHKLMJKJILKJILKJILILILILGJILGNGLGLGLGLENGLENELENELCNCLENCNALENANCNANALANAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LDN%40NBLDNBLBNDLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLFNFLFJHLFLHLHLHJHLJJHLJJHJJLLHJJJJJJLJJHLJLHLJLHLHNHLHNFLHNHNFLFPHNFNFNFNDPFNDPFPDPDNDRDPDPBNDPBRDPBR%40PBPBRBP%40PBR%40P%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FPAR%3FRAPARAPCRARCPCRCPAPCPERCPEPCPEPEPEPEPEPGNEPGPENGNGPGLIPGNGNINILGNILININILKJINKLILKJKLKJKJIJMJKJKJMJKHMHKJMFMJMFMHKFMFOHMFMDMFOFMDMDODMDODMDOBMBOBOBMBOBO%40O%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAM%3FOCOAOAOCMCOCOCMCOCMEOEMEOEMEOEMGMGMEMGOIMGKGMIMGMKMGKKMIKIMKKKKKMKIKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMKMIMIOIOIKGOIOIOGOGOIQGMGQGOEOGQEQGOEQEQEQEQEQCQEQCQESCQCQAQCSCQASCSAQASAQ%3FSASAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pc6nQ04A_91T-kjoAear9tYX5K8=) Maggie Valley, NC #### What's nearby - Soco Falls - 2 min drive - 1.4 km - Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 11 min drive - 11.9 km - Wheels Through Time Museum - 11 min drive - 12.3 km - Cataloochee Ski Area - 19 min drive - 14.3 km - Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 20 min drive - 18.1 km #### Restaurants - ‪Maggie Valley Restaurant - ‬11 min drive - ‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬8 min drive - ‪Pop's Grits & Eggs - ‬10 min drive - ‪Guayabitos - ‬10 min drive - ‪Maggie Valley Ice Cream - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape located? > This family-friendly Maggie Valley vacation home is located in Cranberry Falls, within 2 mi (3 km) of Soco Gap and Soco Falls. Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Waterrock Knob are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Serenity Retreat-Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, Escape Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela W. Feb 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Needed a peaceful rest after My Husband 💓 passed away I will say this, I will stay here again absolutely five star. ##### Pamela W. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Chris M. Sep 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fools gold I’m a wheelchair bound disabled veteran who found this cabin highly recommended, on verbo, but in reality I was highly disappointed by reality.. This was my last trip,due to health reasons and my family members are in their senior years also. This cabin is clean and beautiful - well set for the healthier lifestyle! As a result; we had to leave a day early, a true lesson to myself - also was supposed to be extended a veteran’s discount, but that didn’t happen. Big sigh all around! ##### Chris M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mathew W., Williamson, Ga. USA Dec 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect retreat? This is among the best VRBO's I've stayed in (and I've stayed in a few). The property management (Loriel and Adam) are easily the best I've ever stayed with. They go above and beyond! The house was PERFECT in every way. It was very clean, well kept and feature rich. The road leading to the cabin can be tricky if you're in a car, just take note of this and be mindful of the time of year and weather conditions. Loriel messaged me the day of our arrival and advised us of the weather and road conditions we may encounter and offered an alternate route up to the cabin that was much easier for a car (above and beyond!). Upon arrival, we walked in to a beautiful home that even had a Christmas tree lit up to welcome us in. The outdoor space is excellent for roasting marshmallows (we didn't get to because of the weather this time, but I anticipate a return to this cabin, even if only for roasting marshmallows). And the arrival and departure duties are among the easiest I've had in a rental. Oh, and this is a big deal... The beds! The beds are higher quality, very comfortable beds! There are no complaints from any of us for any reason whatsoever and we are already looking for a reason to come stay here again. ##### Mathew W. 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