all have kitchens with washer/dryers, living and dining areas, and cable tv with dvd players; some have whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include an indoor heated pool and a hot tub, a children's play area, and a movie and games library. the cozy 1- to 4-bedroom cabins feature wood paneling, gas or wood-burning fireplaces, and porches with bbqs and fire pits. there's also a guest computer, and an event room available for reunions, weddings or retreats. this rustic resort nestled between 2 flowing creeks is a mile from the maggie valley opry house and 6 miles from the cataloochee ski area McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 53
Mingo Falls (43 min) 120-ft. waterfall on the Cherokee Indian Reservation reached by a 0.4-mi. access trail. Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo (23 min) Year-round Santa Claus-themed park with rides, a gift shop, a zoo & paddle boating in a lake. Soco Falls (12 min) Two waterfalls merge in a picturesque setting with a primitive overlook, reachable by a short trail. Waterrock Knob (19 min) Highest peak in the Plott Balsams, with a visitor center, picnic tables, an overlook & hiking trail. Cataloochee Ski Area (15 min) Runs for all skill levels, along with an area for snow tubing & lessons for adults & children. Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum (11 min) 38,000-sq.-ft. museum housing 300+ rare motorcycles, with related exhibits, photos & memorabilia. |