October 7, 2024 update:
While our hearts go out to Asheville and other communities affected by Hurricane Helene, we're grateful that most of our properties now have power/water and internet restored.
Please consider visiting— Our community is open for business and the locals would love to have you. Our local businesses depend on tourism, and your support makes a real difference. Carolina Mountain Vacation Homes is ready to welcome you to Maggie Valley and Waynesville!
**Note to all guests: If you have any trouble booking, or receive any errors/glitches during the process (website timed-out during payment, dates were available but now no longer are, etc.), please reach out to us immediately and we will assist you. At Carolina Mountain Vacation Homes, we are always available to answer your questions.**
Welcome to The Waynesville Gem (formerly known as Shadyside)! At 3,000+ feet above sea level, the air is cool and fresh. Come beat the heat in the Smoky Mountains of NC. This house is located off Jonathan Creek which lies between Maggie Valley and Waynesville. Access is paved the entire way. Eight guests can sleep here comfortably.
On the main level you'll enter into the gourmet kitchen with an open floor plan to the living and dining area -- perfect for your gatherings. Kitchen features an island, granite countertops, and all the cookware and serving sets you'll need for huge family dinners. We offer a regular coffee maker AND a Keurig. The living area faces a gas fireplace making cooler nights super cozy. Also on the main level you'll find a 1/2 bath, and the King bedroom with an en-suite bathroom including a jet tub and walk-in shower. Downstairs is a queen bedroom, a full bathroom (tub/shower combo), and another bedroom with a double bed plus a twin bunk bed, and a Foosball table. We offer a Ping Pong table in the garage. Enjoy each others company on the two large back decks that span the length of the house and provide amazing long-range views of multiple mountain ranges.
Parking for 4 to 5 vehicles (No parking in the garage). Down below on the property, we offer a firepit with Adirondack chairs for guests to enjoy campfire cooking and s'mores.
High-speed WIFI allows for playing games, using apps, and streaming movies/shows.
**Please let us know if you will be bringing a pet. There is a one-time fee of $50 + tax per dog (2 max).
Ten minutes to downtown Maggie Valley.
Fifteen minutes to downtown Waynesville.
Fifteen minutes to Blue Ridge Parkway.
Fifteen minutes to Cataloochee Ski Resort and Horse Ranch.
Thirty minutes to Harrah’s Casino, Cherokee gambling.
Forty minutes to Asheville, NC, where the Biltmore House is.
Day trips include Nantahala and Ocoee white water rafting, Grandfather Mountain, Lake Lure, Hot Springs, Biltmore House, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and much more.
Linens and towels are provided. Starter sets of paper products and soaps provided. For longer stays guests will need their own.