Nestled in the secluded Cataloochee Ranch Estates, The Lazy Moose is a true log cabin offering meals and coffee on its wrap-around deck overlooking lush trees and winter mountain views. This luxury treehouse-like retreat features hardwood floors, a charcoal grill for cookouts, fire pit for roasting marshmallows or hot dogs with provided firewood.
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Entire cabin
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Log Cabin in a Gated Community! WIFI. Fire Pit w/ wood provided! Pet-friendly
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Welcome to Lazy Moose Cabin, managed by Carolina Mountain Vacation Homes, a family-owned company serving travelers in Maggie Valley and Waynesville since the early 1990s.
Located in the private, gated Cataloochee Ranch Estates, Lazy Moose is a true log cabin offering privacy, comfort, and seasonal mountain views from its wrap-around deck.
Property Overview
Bedroom 1: King bed + twin trundle (primary suite with dual vanities)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Log Cabin in a Gated Community! WIFI. Fire Pit w/ wood provided! Pet-friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Log Cabin in a Gated Community! WIFI. Fire Pit w/ wood provided! Pet-friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Log Cabin in a Gated Community! WIFI. Fire Pit w/ wood provided! Pet-friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Log Cabin in a Gated Community! WIFI. Fire Pit w/ wood provided! Pet-friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Log Cabin in a Gated Community! WIFI. Fire Pit w/ wood provided! Pet-friendly located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Cataloochee Valley, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pigeon River. Queen's Farm Stables and Cataloochee Ski Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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Beautiful cozy cabin!!!..everything you need is there, from linens to a fully stocked kitchen. Plenty of firewood for the private fenced in fire pit area. Beautiful wrap around porch..very private, we didn’t see another person unril the last day. Driveway is pretty steep, it took us 3 x to get up there...definitely going back!Just book it, you won't be disappointed!
Very private, nice location,kichen is over packed with everything that you need for you stay.Nice and comfortable furniture the owners were thinking about everything that you needed .We really enjoyed our stay! It was home away from home Wewiswcould stay longer
My family had an amazing time during our Presidents Day weekend getaway. The cabin is beautiful and just the right amenities. Anyone looking to spend a few days in the mountains- this is your place!
The cabin is absolutely beautiful!! This was our 1 year old puppy's first vacation and she loved it too, sniffed every square inch of the cabin (LOL). All the amenities we could ask for.
Thanks again for letting us stay.
Cabin was beautiful and very clean. Loved the fenced area for our dog. Very well stocked with the bare necessities until you can get to the grocery store. Very satisfied
Very clean, lovely cabin- right off the interstate so a bit of a drive to anything. No trash service at all- you have to take your own trash to the dump- which is closed on Sunday- be warned if you are a weekend guest with pets. Cabin itself is excellent, plenty of supplies and great views, peaceful area excellent for relaxing.
My family came to Waynesville for a wedding but we decided to stay a week and make the most of the area. The cabin was a perfect place for my family and pups and like so many others said, it was well stocked. There was nothing I needed that wasn’t in that cabin. The neighborhood was nice too and my kids loved the donkey at the gate of the community. Overall, the cabin was perfect for us and exactly what we needed. If we ever come back down, we’d definitely choose to stay here again.
This cabin is beautiful! The cleanliness was the best we have ever seen! The house had everything we needed and more. The porch was so relaxing!!! Comfy beds, great decor and furniture. The only feedback would be the porch doesnt have a gate for four legged members of the family so be sure to bring a baby gate or something to block that exit point.
The house was perfect. Well equipped with everything you need for a perfect stay. Up to date modern appliances. Master bath was large and very clean. Could use a porch gate if you have a pet otherwise you will need to improvise to keep your pet on the big wrap around porch. Back area where fire pit is located is fenced so no worries about your pet leaving.
Sparkling clean, maintained and stocked. Close to Maggie Valley. Loved the floorplan and deck with corn hole and connect four. Houses around but still private. We loved the sweet donkey at the entrance. He greeted us everytime. We wished the Wi-Fi was stronger. Couldn’t make calls or watch TV but house was stocked with tons of DVDs. The sweet ornament was appreciated and will be a memory to last a lifetime. Love this place!!!
The Lazy Moose is a great cabin & literally on a mountain! It has a steep driveway and that can be scary the first time up and down the mountain but my front wheel drive handled it fine (late March). The wrap around porch had very comfy rockers to observe the surroundings in style. The firepit had big Adirondack chairs and plenty of firewood for nightly s’mores and time together under the stars. My dog loved running around the porch and back fenced in yard. We did use the connect four game to block off the porch for his security.
The kitchen and bathrooms were big and well appointed; everything was so clean. We enjoyed meals around the table together. The gas fireplace was easy to operate and so pretty. The moose were all around in the decor and some bears too!
It was so peaceful to wake up in the dark (good shades and curtains to block out light) and then open everything up to the beauty of the mountains. Day trips to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Lake Junaluska were all easy to get to and nice places to visit.
I wouldn’t hesitate to book here-the only 4 star I listed was because I got an email the day of stay at 1pm to tell me what to do. That’s a bit late to me. By that time of day, we had been on the road a while and if I didn’t have a good data plan, I’d be worried about not receiving that message.
I told friends and family about this gem and intend to go back! I’m very grateful to have spent a wonderful week at this lovely cabin.
We stayed at this log cabin with our dog for four nights. I probably wouldn't choose to stay here again, but mostly due to personal preferences. The pros: the cabin is very spacious with nice, comfortable places to gather. We enjoyed playing the provided board games and the gas fireplace. The property is quite private, surrounded by trees, with birds flittering about and fresh clean mountain air. The queen bed in the second bedroom was very comfortable (nice and firm). Folks who like a very soft bed will love the King bed in the master. Both bathrooms were very nice. Good coffee options with a drip and a Keurig.
The cons: Although the kitchen is large, it is mostly stocked with cheap teflon pots and pans. I'd have brought our own if I'd known. There rest of the provided supplies were fine though. We were there in October, during absolutely gorgeous sunny fall weather, but there was nowhere on the property to sit and enjoy the sun at any time during the day. The shape of the house and the steep and deep covered porches make everything inside and outside the house very dark (at least in mid-October). The backyard was completely shady all day and is the size of a small courtyard with mostly gravel and a very small section of grass along the edge. Sitting up above one of the main gravel roads in the community, the traffic noise was considerable as more people came up for the weekend.
The hosts were always quick to respond and made the check-in and check-out process very easy.
The cabin was just as listed and nothing has been forgotten when you rent this cabin! Very clean, comfortable and wellMaintained! The owners have thought of everything and I mean everything! Thanks for sharing your cabin with us for a 4 night getaway