MTNJOY # 5 Stars & Stripes (PF)

Mountain Joy Cottage #5, Stars and Stripes, is named for the rich Southern heritage that is has experienced in its years. Another of our historic cottages, this four bedroom was built in the early 1800's and was used as a Confederate Army Hospital while in Atlanta, GA. It was moved to Mountain Joy Cottages sometime around 1984. The original logs are exposed in the living room as well as the two downstairs bedrooms giving this cottage a real log cabin 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, Asheville and The Biltmore Estate, Cherokee and the 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.

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Mountain Joy #5

  Stayed 2 days ending in July, 2023

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  a guest from Liberty, North Carolina recommends this vacation rental

  Nice, family oriented place. This was the 2nd year staying at Stars and Stripes #5.

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• Not for Me

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2021

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  Laura S from Kershaw, SC does not recommend this vacation rental.

  I do realize that this is a very old house, however, it is very close quarters. The floors were dirty when we arrived. Some of the towels looked used. We had to call the property owner for someone to come clean, which she did, but nothing more than sweep the floors. They were no better when she left than when she arrived. The staircase in this cabin is very steep and narrow. There were no pictures of the staircase in the listing. The downstairs bathroom floor was very soft, which made of have to use the upstairs shower. This house made me feel claustrophobic. This house definitely needs some upgrades.

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• Weekend stay

  Stayed 2 days ending in April, 2021

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  a guest from Williamsburg , KY recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay very much! The house was clean and stocked with all we needed. The big kitchen table was perfect for board games and playing cards. The TV was a little disappointing there was hardly any channels to watch. Loved the rocking chairs on the front porch. Good stay we will come again.

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• Fantastic

  Stayed 2 days ending in February, 2021

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  Chad H from Newberry, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Absolutely highly recommend this place. Absolutely beautiful area, and the cabin was extremely cozy and warm.

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• Extended Family Holiday

  Stayed 5 days ending in December, 2020

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  a guest from New Brockton , AL does not recommend this vacation rental.

  We had 6 adults in the cabin. The living area was spacious with a great fireplace and large tv. Downstairs bedrooms were very small with no closets. Upstairs bedrooms were more spacious but the shower in the bathroom was a challenge for the tall ones in our group. Grounds and porch were very nice. We had Elk pass through the cabin area right in front of us. The cleanliness left a lot to be desired. When we entered for the first time a dirty rag was on the table. Dirty socks were found in one of the beds. The return vent and fans blades hadn’t been dusted in months. We found a dog leash and diaper in the couch cushions when we were checking to make sure nothing was left behind. Location was great and we enjoyed our time together. Our two favorite places to eat were Joey’s Pancakes right down the hill and Haywood BBQ in Waynesville.

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• Amazing every time!!

  Stayed 2 days ending in November, 2020

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  a guest from Fort Lauderdale, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Every time I’ve stayed on this property it is amazing. My family and I love it. No complaints. It’s clean and beautiful! Can’t wait to come back over the summer.

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• Not the best experience

  Stayed 2 days ending in October, 2020

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  AJ B from Beulaville, NC does not recommend this vacation rental.

  The sheets had dirt and anything animal hair in them. We also have a light that shows bodily fluids and yep it was there! When we called we where given clean sheets promptly. Later we realized there were ants, no coffee maker and stove and toaster oven was nasty! We didn’t have time to complain about that bc we were trying to make the best of what we realized will be the last time my father in law will ever be able to make it to his favorite place in the Mts. Maggie Valley!

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• Stars and Stripes at Mountain Joy Cottages

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2020

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  Mary D from Cartersville, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Let me start by saying, We really enjoyed our stay at Mountain Joy Cottage #5. The cabin was comfortable and cozy. We had great nights sleep. Loved sitting on the front porch watching the wildlife and especially the daily sighting of the Elk. My dog loved the open green space where she could run. My kids loved all the amenities. The kitchen was well equipped and it had its own charcoal grill. There were only a few issues we had. First there were large spiderwebs in the corners of the rooms and in the bathroom. Second, they need more places for storage in the downstairs bedrooms and bathroom. Third, having to take your trash off-site was inconvenient. The last issue is was there was a skunk that sprayed my daughter and my dog. This happened at night when we had trouble finding a store open to try to get some cleaning supplies for the odor on my daughter and dog. We let the management company know about the skunk and it was already being handled the next day. We would definitely recommend this place and will stay here again!
  

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• Great cabin experience!

  Stayed 2 days ending in July, 2020

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  Carole C from COLUMBUS, GA recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin was great. Kids loved the playground and open spaces. Elk walked right through. Other guests were very respectful and it was peaceful and quiet for our holiday weekend stay. Will be back!

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• Mountain Joy cabin 5 (Stars&Stripes)

  Stayed 2 days ending in October, 2019

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  Douglas K from Kennett , Mo recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin was Beautiful, tucked away from the main hwy,with nice views of the Mountains in Maggie Valley NC.Nicely decorated and well equipped kitchen. Fireplace,grill,made us feel right at home! Will definitely be back!
  Both smoke detectors were inoperable,I put 2 new batteries in them and got them working. Lot of dirt and trash under couches and beds,cobwebs should be addressed. Besides that we absolutely loved it!

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• Labor Day Getaway

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2019

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  a guest from Hartsville, SC recommends this vacation rental

  The location was great! It was a nice relaxing setting and you forget that you are right off the main drag. The hot tub is inoperable which was a little disappointing. Had it been working, the pool area closed at 9pm (I mean lights out closed). The pond area was nice but it is not stocked as described in the website. There are picnic tables and a fire pit area, basketball goal, very nice playset for the kids,and cornhole. The cabin decorations were super cute! ����
  The cabins are pet friendly and that was evident by all of the pet hair left behind on cloth chairs and throw pillows. I'm also not sure about the cleaning staff since there were spider webs all over the place. I can understand some but this was excessive and obviously had been in place a while. We did call and express concern but since it was a holiday weekend, got no response from the cleaning service. Sid in the office was super nice and seemed to be doing the best he could. All in all it was a good stay and I would stay here again. Price is very reasonable although I wish all of the fees were factored into the nightly rate vs tacking them on at the end and jacking the advertised price up. This really isn't a vent session, just sharing our experience :) Hope this helps someone.

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• Review for weekend stay in October

  Stayed 2 days ending in October, 2018

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  Abhinav S from Des Plaines, IL does not recommend this vacation rental.

  The property location and view were beautiful, but the room cleanliness needs improvement. The linens in the bedrooms were not clean and need timely inspection.

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• Stars and Stripes review

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2018

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  Pamela L from Summerville, SC recommends this vacation rental

  It was cute, great location, everyone super nice and helpful.
  The floors in the main area were a little dirty, and the kitchen is “musty” smelling.
  But overall a great place to stay.

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• Stars and Stripes

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2018

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  a guest from Louisville, KY recommends this vacation rental

  Cabin was great, surprised by the small size of the bedrooms downstairs "not having room for bags" and the steep stairs, thus not accommodating for older individuals. A/C did not work upstairs on arrival and was struggling downstairs. A call resulted in an A/C repairman arriving in an hour with quick repair of both units. The location was great as we were attending a wedding and other family members stayed in another cabin at the same location. Overall the atmosphere was comfortable, quiet and very peaceful.

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