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Hot Tub, Firepit, Foosball Table, Incredible Views - Mountain Gem by AvantStay

House in Waynesville, NC

8 guests·3 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
4.8 · 90 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Breathtaking wrap-around deck with 20-mile Smoky Mountain views.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Hot tub under starlit skies plus cozy fire pit gatherings.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Easy gateway to Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains adventures.

What guests are saying

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4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 90 reviews

Guests consistently praise the spaciousness and comfort of the property, noting it is well-suited for families and offers impressive mountain views. Many appreciate the well-stocked kitchen, making cooking enjoyable. The hot tub and fire pit are highlights for relaxation. While a few reviewers mention the need for furniture updates and minor appliance issues, overall sentiments are overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return and recommend the property to others.

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Property details

Your mountain escape begins at this Waynesville cabin, nestled in the Cataloochee Hills 35 miles from Asheville. Mountain Gem is a two-story log home with cathedral ceilings and windows, a loft, a hot tub, and incredible views. Step onto the wrap-around deck, with a 20-mile Smoky Mountain vista. Fire up the charcoal grill for barbecues, or gather around the fire pit for a marshmallow roast. A hot tub invites you to soak away your worries while gazing at the stars. Indoors, the open-concept great room offers a warm and inviting space, and the fully equipped kitchen invites you to prepare meals for your group. In the loft, foosball tournaments await. You'll find both a king and a queen bedroom on the main floor, a queen room upstairs, and a twin daybed with a trundle pull-out in the open loft. Immerse yourself in nature while still enjoying access to the best of the surrounding area and attractions provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips! An exciting yet laid-back escape among the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is a unique blend of outdoor adventure, exciting entertainment, and incredible local cuisine. Explore stunning views from bike or horseback, or stroll around the buzzing art district filled with breweries, boutiques, and other venues. Cool breezes, historic architecture, and more --- you can have it all in the Asheville area. Local Attractions: Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Oconaluftee Indian Village, Harrah's Cherokee Casino, Gatlinburg, Asheville Regional Airport. Home Truths: - Guests will need to bring their own firewood for the fire pit outside. - Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without approval there is a fine of $500 per pet. - Please note: The gas fireplace is not operational and unavailable for guest use. Parking Details: - The paved road up to the house is steep, but the driveway is flat and has parking for 2-3 cars. --- The room configuration is as follows: Primary Bedroom / King bed Bedroom 2 / Queen bed Bedroom 3 / Queen bed Loft / Twin day bed w/ trundle --- This is a smoke-free property.. As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation. Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees. There is nothing more important to us at than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions. As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards. IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit. We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud. Pets - not allowed

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Livingroom

2 Single Beds

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Jacuzzi

    Jacuzzi

  • Hot tub

    Hot tub

  • Washer and dryer

    Washer and dryer

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

Guest reviews

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Yesica

Great location, great location, great location

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September 2025

Great location, if you are trying to find a peaceful getaway this place is for you!

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Klaus

Great location, great view, great location

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June 2025

Very relaxing stay in the mountains. Sitting in the whirlpool and watching fireflies in the evening. The dishwasher should get exchanged as it does not really wash the dishes well. After the first run we started to wash them manually.

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Kelsey

I love this place!

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June 2025

Loved the house. It was peaceful and quiet, but I wouldn’t say it’s necessarily private. We had a wonderful time regardless, the GPS doesn’t quite register where you are, but it’s not hard to find! My ONLY real critique would be that the furniture and television need updating. The couches were the sinkiest couches I’ve ever sat on, and the tv buffered so much we gave up on our movie. But the hot tub was wonderful, the fire pit was fun, and the house itself was very comfortable and inviting. I’d stay here again!

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Casey

Great location!

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May 2025

This place was super nice and a great location! Great for a relaxed weekend or being out and about.

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 11:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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