Mountain Joy Cottage #1, Maggie's Place, is named for our dear sweet Maggie and is decorated in Maggie's traditional colors of red, green and gold adding whimsical signs and an old country feel.

Originally the homestead of Maggie Setzer, for whom Maggie Valley was named, the land that Mountain Joy sits is a special place. You will become enchanted with it’s mountain charm, family atmosphere and character. We offer all the modern conveniences you would expect with the year-round access and seclusion that very few can offer.

Enjoy the peaceful country setting of our cottages. We have one, two and four bedroom cottages all equipped with wood burning fireplaces, cable TV, internet and kitchens ready to cook a home made meal. Outside the porches have rocking chairs so you can enjoy your morning coffee or enjoy the sunset on the mountains in the evening. Our glass enclosed outdoor pool (seasonal) offers a delightful place to relax.

Mountain Joy Cottages are centrally located in the heart of Maggie Valley just one block up Setzer Cove Road with easy access to all of the area attractions. We are just minutes off of the Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The area is loaded with craft, antique and gift shops. The great outdoors offers horseback riding, golf on area mountain courses, trout fishing in streams, white water rafting and scenic drives. Snow skiing and tubing is available for the entire family at Cataloochee Ski Area. Nightlife includes everything from Jazz to Bluegrass, clogging or dinner entertainment. Our cottages are just a short drive to the Great Smoky Mountain Railway, The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, Cherokee Indian Reservation and Harrah’s Casino and historic downtown Waynesville.

Whatever the season, Mountain Joy Cottages and the Great Smokies have something very special to offer. From the wildflowers of spring, to the blaze of colors in the fall or the serenity of winter, come visit and make lasting memories at Mountain Joy Cottages.

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  Stayed 4 days ending in April, 2024

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  Tony W from Barre, VT recommends this vacation rental

  The place is great cool that the elk came down the grounds keeper is wicked cool

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• Home away from home

  Stayed 8 days ending in October, 2023

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  Tina L from Pennsville, NJ recommends this vacation rental

  Loved this little cabin. perfect size for two or a small family. we will be back again.

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• Great experience

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2023

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  Michelle K from Little river , South Carolina recommends this vacation rental

  This was our first time ever renting or staying in Maggie Valley. The Joy cabin was wonderful I couldn't ask for anything better. If you're looking for something cozy quiet this is the place. The cottage is so welcoming, very clean comfy beds and a really nice fireplace to have a fire on those cold nights. Unfortunately this trip we didn't see any elk but I did hear that come and eat the apple trees.

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• Mostly great.

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2022

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  Ronald S from Fernandina Beach, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Mostly a great stay. The bathroom door is not great and the TV remotes were hard to figure out. On cold days and nights another blanket would be nice. Otherwise, a great stay.

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• MTNJOY#1

  Stayed 2 days ending in August, 2021

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  Laura S from Kershaw, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Our rental was great. It was very clean and cozy.

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• Excellent Customer Service

  Stayed 5 days ending in June, 2021

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  Patricia H from Princess Anne, MD recommends this vacation rental

  Very helpful staff and accommodating! I definitely recommend booking through them.

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• Cozy & Comfortable

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2020

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  Sharon C from Hemingways, South Carolina recommends this vacation rental

  Really enjoyed our stay again. We have been here before and requested the same cottage. We look forward to staying again.

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• Great stay!

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2020

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  Ronald S from Fernandina Beach, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Overall, we had a wonderful stay. The bedrooms were small, but we adjusted. The kitchen area was fantastic, the living room area was super! The bathroom was fine - serviceable. Would have like to have had access to firewood.

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• 15 year Anniversary

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2020

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  Jeff T from Canton, GA recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin had a neat decor, could have been better cleaned. Bathroom had hair on the floor and on the shower walls. Also black hair was found in the bed. We like the cabin but it was quite noisy with the traffic.

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• Very Comfortable

  Stayed 2 days ending in July, 2020

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  Sharon C from Hemingways, South Carolina recommends this vacation rental

  Enjoyed our stay at the Cottage. House was very clean and cozy. We are planning to return in November for the Thanksgiving Holidays.

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• Amazing!!!

  Stayed 2 days ending in July, 2020

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  Nicholas P from Pittsburgh, PA recommends this vacation rental

  Great Property and even greater Customer Service. Sid, esp. was awesome. We will definitely be back.. WIth friends!!

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• Our Christmas Vacation

  Stayed 3 days ending in December, 2019

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  Randy L from Lexington, NC recommends this vacation rental

  We had a awesome time stay at Mountain Joy Cabins. Very clean a kept up. It was very homey. We have stayed there in the past and will stay in the future.

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• Mountain Get Away!

  Stayed 2 days ending in October, 2018

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  a guest from Star, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Had a wonderful relaxing time in Maggie Valley and enjoyed the quite beauty of our cottage!

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• Great cabin

  Stayed 5 days ending in July, 2018

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  Leslie S from Springfield, MO recommends this vacation rental

  Excellent place for our family vacation to the smokies

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