MTNJOY # 8 Little Bear

Mountain Joy Cottage #8, Little Bear, was built in the early 1840's aNd was the Medford residence of the Iron Duff/Crabtree area and was moved to its current location in the early 1+50's. This cottage has exposed log interior walls that gives it a unique appeal. This cottage has interesting details that we have added to remind us of the black bears that our native to our area.

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

• Great place for a famioy reunion

  Stayed 2 days ending in September, 2023

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  a guest from Colorado Springs, CO recommends this vacation rental

  This is a great property. Along with family members, we occupied 8 of 12-13 cabins. The grounds are lovely with a huge area for kids to play and grown-ups to act like kids and a fire ring to gather around and enjoy s'mores. During the summer months a very nice pool is available. Everyone was quite happy with their cabins.
  

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• Perfect!

  Stayed 4 days ending in September, 2023

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  Michael E from Loris, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Cabin 8 was the perfect little place to stay for a trip. Easy access, comfortable and close to everything we enjoy doing while visiting Maggie Valley.

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• Small problems make a big difference

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2023

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  Cheryl J from SMYRNA, TN does not recommend this vacation rental.

  We stayed here Oct 22. Noted some problems: clogged sinks, coffee maker has wrong size carafe, need more clothes hangers. This visit, same problems. The new policy of not providing paper and cleaning products meant an extra trip and money for us. It put a damper on our trip. Also inconvenient to have to go to the rental place to retrieve and return the key.

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• 3 Day Get-A-Way!

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2023

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  David L from Griffin, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Quiet and Relaxing and N O Crowds!

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• Little Bear

  Stayed 11 days ending in October, 2021

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  Kimberly C from Franklin, OH recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin is exactly as shown in the pictures. It was quiet, yet close to BRP and Smokies. We had some trouble with the WIFI but it was corrected immediately. The bed was comfortable, the kitchen nicely equipped and we even had a visit from an elk one evening.

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  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2021

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  a guest from Baldwin, MI recommends this vacation rental

  It was a clean and great place to stay.

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• North Carolia

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2021

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  a guest from Somerville, AL recommends this vacation rental

  had a wonderful time,awesome place
  

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• Celebrating anniversary

  Stayed 6 days ending in June, 2021

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  a guest from Crawfordville, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Overall the experience was great. We had a problem opening the door we called the office and someone came out ASAP and gave us an extra key and showed us how to unlock the door. The doorknob should be replaced so no one has to struggle to unlock the door. The only other thing that should be replaced is the mattress. It is horrible. A good nights sleep is very important to an enjoyable stay.There was a strong smell of smoke from the fireplace especially when you first walk in. That should be taken care of.

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• Nice little cabin in Maggie Valley

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2020

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  Harmon E from Savannah, GA recommends this vacation rental

  We rented this nice one bedroom cabin in Maggie Valley for three nights over Thanksgiving. It was all that we needed, just my wife and I.

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• Great Couples Retreat

  Stayed 7 days ending in November, 2020

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  Thomas W from Slidell, LA recommends this vacation rental

  Nice comfortable modern cabin in quiet neighborhood. Perfect for a couple. Nicely equipped in the kitchen and very nice TVs in the living room and bedroom. AC Heat works awesome. Very Very comfortable. The perfect get-away.

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• My first mountain vacation

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2020

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  William H from Lumberton, NC recommends this vacation rental

  This was hands down one of the most beautiful places i have ever seen. I loved the area, the people seemed so friendly and welcoming, the cabin was absolutely amazing, couldn't have asked for a better stay.

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• A very nice clean cabin

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2020

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  Delany A from Leland, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Enjoyable stay in N C mountains

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• Little Bear Cabin

  Stayed 5 days ending in October, 2020

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  Cynthia C from Marshfield, MA recommends this vacation rental

  Great. Cabin was clean, well supplied. Property was as described, very family oriented. Directions to cabin were great. Communication with Carolina Properties was not the best, no email to confirm stay or give directions about checkin. Got there on a Sat afternoon and no way to checkin or contact the management. Fortunately were able to peer in a window and get an emergency contact number to get our checkin info. pretty stressful beginning.

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• Beautiful place. Would recommend in spite of some issues.

  Stayed 2 days ending in June, 2020

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  a guest from Gaithersburg, MD recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful cabin in a great setting. Right off the main road so there is noise from motorcycles and cars but it stops around 8pm and doesn't start again until after 9am. So overall the road noise was not an issue. We had an issue with the cleanliness and the cleaning crew leaving something of significant value from the previous renter that they should have seen. Bed sheets were dirty and the bathroom was dirty. Overall the place was pretty good and I would definitely go back. I just think the management company needs to find a new cleaning crew.

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