Title: Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Beautiful Location! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Beautiful Location! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99884800/99884766/73b35cd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99884800/99884766/0f7a20df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99884800/99884766/d7537e94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99884800/99884766/a0592b46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99884800/99884766/7c0ba7b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Serenity Retreat in Maggie Valley offers a peaceful mountain getaway with year-round views and local wildlife. Unwind by the gas log fireplace, enjoy WiFi, cable TV, and gather around the fire pit for stargazing. This cozy cottage is close to Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee attractions like Harrah's Casino and Soco Falls. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Beautiful Location! Welcome to Serenity Retreat! This cozy cottage is the perfect place for a relaxing Great Smoky Mountain getaway. Located in beautiful Maggie Valley, this lovely home offers year round Mountain View’s and is surrounded by nature. Local wildlife such as elk, deer, and turkeys regularly stroll by. With a gas log fireplace, WiFI, cable tv, and a fire pit, the cottage has everything you need for a wonderful escape, while also being convenient to area attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee, and Soco Falls. Serenity Retreat is a lovely, peaceful cottage, stocked with everything you need for a fantastic mountain vacation. When you arrive at the house, you’ll find parking in the driveway for two vehicles. You can access the cottage either by ramp or up a small flight of stairs. Upon opening the front door, you’ll be greeted by a wonderful open floor plan with a spacious kitchen, plenty of comfortable seating, and a gas log fireplace. There is also a washer and dryer for our guests to use in the hall closet by the front door. Travel to the left of the living area, and you’ll find a spacious master suite with a comfy king size bed and large screen tv so you can relax and unwind after a day exploring the mountains. This room has an adjacent sitting area with a full size futon that is perfect for an extra guest or little ones. There is also an attached full bath and walk in closet. The cottage has a split floor plan, so back across the living room takes you to a hall bath and second bedroom with two twin beds ans plenty of board games. Back in the living room, travel towards the back of the cottage to the spacious dining area with a family size table and chairs so our guests can enjoy meals together. Off the dining room, the back door takes you out onto the deck where you can pull up a rocking chair and soak in the Mountain View’s. There is also a gas grill out here for our guests to enjoy. Off the deck, you can journey down the backyard path to a wonderful fire pit area with plenty of seating to roast marshmallows or enjoy a glass of wine. Other Things To Note: The road to Serenity Retreat is gravel, and during the winter months or in heavy rain, guests should have 4WD/AWD to access the cottage. We do offer WiFi, but options are limited in the area and it isn’t the best for streaming or gaming. We do provide Satellite TV in both the living room and master bedroom. Cell service can be limited in the area around the cottage. It is just 12 miles to Cherokee and Harrah’s Casino, 5 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance, and about 20 minutes to historic Waynesville. The Cataloochee Ski Resort is 20 minutes away and Tube World is a 10 minute drive. Guests can also reach the Biltmore Estate in Asheville in about an hour. We offer discounts to active military, veterans, and first responders. Please message us for details. Serenity Retreat is hosted by Loriel and Adam of Keaton Cottages Vacations and Loriel is a licensed real estate agent. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Cranberry Falls, a neighbourhood in Maggie Valley, is home to this holiday home. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Smoky Mountain Jumphouse. [Visit our Maggie Valley travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maggie-Valley.dx10863) [View more Holiday homes in Maggie Valley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maggie-Valley-Private-Holiday-Homes.d10863-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.484623,-83.168884&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_nrwEn%7CrzN%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%3FQBS%40Q%40S%40QBQBSBQBQBQBSBSDQBODQDQDSDODQFODSFODOFQFOHOFOFQHMFOHOFOHMHMJOHMHOHKJMHMJKJMJKJKJKJKJMJILKJILKLIJILILILGLILGLGLGLGNGLELELENGNELELCNCNCLENANENALCN%3FNCLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40NBL%3FNBN%40NDL%40NDLBNBNBLDNDLFLDNDLDLFLFNFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHLHJJLHJJJHLLJJJJJJJJHLJLJJHLJLHLHLHNHLHNHLFNHNFLHPFNFNFNFPDNFPFPDNFPDNDRBPDPDNBPDRBRBPBPBPBR%40P%40PBR%40P%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FPARARAPARCRAPAPCRCPCPCPCREPCPEPEPCPEPEPGPENGPGPENGPGNGNGNINGNINGLININILINILILKLILKJKLILKJKJKJKJMJKJKJMHKHMJMFMJKFMHMFMFMHOFMDMFMFODMDMDODMDODOBMBODM%40OBOBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FOAOAM%3FOCOAMAOCOCOAMEOCOCMEMEOEOEMEMEMGOGMEMGMIMGMGMIMGMKKGMKMIKIMKKKKKKKKKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMIMIMKOIMIMGQIMGOIOGOGOIOGOGQEOGQEQGOEQEQEQEQEQCQEQCQCSCQCQCQCSCQAQASASCQ%3FSASAQ%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3FDrZ5s2889Uy_9zX3Z-ZXgeKxA=) Maggie Valley, NC ### What's nearby - Soco Falls - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles - Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles - Wheels Through Time Museum - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles - Cataloochee Ski Area - 19 min drive - 8.9 miles - Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 20 min drive - 11.3 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Maggie Valley Restaurant - ‬11 min drive - ‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬8 min drive - ‪Pop's Grits & Eggs - ‬10 min drive - ‪Guayabitos - ‬10 min drive - ‪Bearwaters Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Beautiful Location! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Beautiful Location!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Beautiful Location!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Beautiful Location! located? > This family-friendly Maggie Valley holiday home is located in Cranberry Falls, within 2 mi (3 km) of Soco Gap and Soco Falls. Fantasy Golf & Game Room and Waterrock Knob are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Serenity Retreat - Peaceful, Pet Friendly Escape, Beautiful Location! Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela W. 24 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Needed a peaceful rest after My Husband 💓 passed away I will say this, I will stay here again absolutely five star. ##### Pamela W. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Chris M. 28 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fools gold I’m a wheelchair bound disabled veteran who found this cabin highly recommended, on verbo, but in reality I was highly disappointed by reality.. This was my last trip,due to health reasons and my family members are in their senior years also. This cabin is clean and beautiful - well set for the healthier lifestyle! As a result; we had to leave a day early, a true lesson to myself - also was supposed to be extended a veteran’s discount, but that didn’t happen. Big sigh all around! ##### Chris M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mathew W., Williamson, Ga. USA 10 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect retreat? This is among the best VRBO's I've stayed in (and I've stayed in a few). The property management (Loriel and Adam) are easily the best I've ever stayed with. They go above and beyond! The house was PERFECT in every way. It was very clean, well kept and feature rich. The road leading to the cabin can be tricky if you're in a car, just take note of this and be mindful of the time of year and weather conditions. Loriel messaged me the day of our arrival and advised us of the weather and road conditions we may encounter and offered an alternate route up to the cabin that was much easier for a car (above and beyond!). Upon arrival, we walked in to a beautiful home that even had a Christmas tree lit up to welcome us in. The outdoor space is excellent for roasting marshmallows (we didn't get to because of the weather this time, but I anticipate a return to this cabin, even if only for roasting marshmallows). And the arrival and departure duties are among the easiest I've had in a rental. Oh, and this is a big deal... The beds! The beds are higher quality, very comfortable beds! There are no complaints from any of us for any reason whatsoever and we are already looking for a reason to come stay here again. ##### Mathew W. 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