Holiday rentals with a fireplace in Great Smoky Mountains

We had an amazing stay at this Airbnb with our family of 10, ranging from a baby to grandparents. The house was meticulously maintained and spotlessly clean. It had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing trip. The layout was perfect, with plenty of space for everyone to spread out while still having great common areas for gathering. Every room was beautifully designed, so no one felt like they got the “lesser” room. The views were absolutely incredible, and we loved the added amenities—board games, foosball, a jacuzzi, and a grill. The host was fantastic—super responsive, helpful with local recommendations, and proactive in keeping us informed about a nearby fire. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend this home for any group looking for a relaxing and well-equipped retreat!

Our family of three plus a couple extended family members stayed here for a wedding and it was the best fit! Not only close to the venue and downtown Maryville but a lovely house. Our favorite parts were the sunroom, finished basement apartment which was a great place for our little family to stay and our son to nap, ample parking, and a dog-friendly house. The house was cozy and had plenty of space for everyone to hang out together or have their own space. We would definitely stay here again!

Nice place to get away from everything , very peaceful. The caretaker Ryan was friendly and made the stay better . Would definitely book again if I’m every in the area

Was a great place to spend the night... all of the rooms and furniture were great. Loved it...

I have stayed at many AirBnBs, and Joan’s was by far the VERY BEST ONE I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED! There should be awards for this home. I can’t rave enough about it. Accommodating is the number one adjective I believe describes her cottage because there is not a single thing we needed- Joan has thought about it ALL; she has to be the most thoughtful host ever. Personable and cozy are some other ways to describe this home- we didn’t want to leave! The bird watching and porch is so very inviting and peaceful. The bath is gorgeous and has everything you need for it. The towels were heated, there were robes, clean linens… games, every cooking item you can think of, coffee, precious and thoughtful things left out special here and there just for us- I mean, you think it…. She DID IT. Absolutely AMAZING. 10/10. The price shocked me for how much of a TREAT it is to stay here… must mean Joan is a humble person, which is VERY rare these days. Can’t wait to come back! 😊

Loved our stay here! The house is tucked away, but just a quick drive to everything in the highlands. The house is impeccably clean, spacious, comfortable, and beautiful Marlee was incredibly accommodating in letting us check in early to get ready before a rehearsal dinner. She was very responsive and easy to communicate with! I got major kudos from my friends for finding this gem!! I’d stay here again in a heartbeat.

Very clean and quiet home. Our stay was great we had beautiful views. Sadly we didnt spend alot of time in the home as we were visiting family. Great vacation home if you just want to relax and get away.

Great stay! Clean as a can be. Well equipped. Helpful and easy to reach host. Nice location.

I have stayed in over 100 Air BnBs over the last few years for work, this is hands down the best place I have ever stayed. Beautiful place, breath taking views, and Mr. Don is one of the nicest, most interesting men I've ever had the privilege to meet. 11/10 recommend

Clean, well decorated, everything was labeled and stocked. Plenty of towels, pillows, sheets, etc. Would love to stay here again! Hidden gem.

Very nice accommodations in a wonderful setting. Tough to beat value! We were very satisfied, and would return in a heartbeat for our next visit to the Leicester area.

The home was nice, no complaints, would stay again. But the stars here are the hosts. I was here for Hurricane Helene. The storm damage was honestly minimal compared to what I would later see in some of the harder hit areas, but I was blocked in by a small mudslide for just a day or so. The hosts happened to be out on vacation, but even through the cellular disruptions, they managed to maintain constant contact and coordinated assistance from neighbors. They took care of me like family.

Have stayed here a few times, and it’s always very nice. This is an excellent place to stay for anyone who may have pet or indoor allergies, as I’ve never had any issues during my stays. I highly recommend!

We had a wonderful experience here! Miguel graciously accommodated our awkward Uhaul trailer parking situation and the place itself made us feel right at home. Of course it was clean and pretty but what sets this place apart are all the small thoughtful touches. From the wall mounted power strip next to the bed to charge multiple devices to the soft cozy robes hanging for us and all sorts of other little considerate things, it’s clear this family goes the extra mile to make their guests happy and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!

Close to everything, absolutely beautiful view. This place is worth every penny. Comfortable furniture, easy to get to, close to Waynesville and Asheville. My only complaint (and this is entirely personal preference) is the artificial fragrance used on the sheets/towels was very strong. I have asthma and allergies and found it a little overwhelming. But again this is personal preference and doesn’t take away from this beautiful place. Thank you Jose!

My girlfriend and I had a lovely time at Christine’s cabin. The cabin made us feel right at home and was in a prime location. We really enjoyed how close it was to lake Junaluska, perfect for walks and beautiful scenery. Will definitely be coming back here next time we come up to visit family. Thank you Christine!

I work remote and rented Damien's home for a month to disconnect and get away from big city life for a little, and it was the best decision I've ever made. This airbnb was perfect for me and my pup. It has a creek and hiking trail on the massive property which makes for extremely pleasant dog walks. I never had an issue with the Starlink wifi (and I had a lot of devices connected and take zoom meetings all day) while the home is super private and secluded, the town of Franklin with everything you need is less than 10mins away. No complaints about this house or homeowner, one of my favorite Airbnb stays ever and I will definitely be returning in the future. 10/10 would recommend!

Felt right at home alot of privacy very clean i love it

This place is a great stay for anyone looking for a place centrally located in the Cashiers/Sapphire area. Easy and scenic walk around lake Fairfield. Great Mountain View from back patio. Easy access to Sapphire National Golf Course. The place is very spacious with room to spread out for the whole family and it is equipped very well. Roland is responsive and checked in on us periodically to make sure everything was well. I highly recommend staying here!

We stayed for four nights. The views from this home are more incredible than any picture could capture. We stay in many rental homes when we travel. This is the most well appointed kitchen we’ve ever used. Communication with the host was easy and rarely needed. Lots of great instructions on how to do things around the house. And the space was just simply beautifully decorated. I wanted to spend time with my family in a beautiful home with a breathtaking view. This home did just that! Thank you for sharing your home.

It was good overall but it would be way better after construction would be done and I do not recommend grandparents to go because of walking on the hills, but other than that everything was amazing!! Place was clean and tidy, had hood communication with Hollie and the scenery and weather really helped us made the trip better..

We rented both of Julie’s cabins, Cypress and Spruce, for our intimate wedding, which we were able to do on the property! The cabins are beautiful and peaceful. We didn’t want to leave and plan to come back in the future. Thank you Julie!

My family and I had the time of our lives! It was absolutely beautiful and looked exactly like the pictures! Craig was amazing and very fast with his responses! He checked in on us and made sure everything was just as we expected! My mom is disabled and is wheelchair bound and the home even had a ramp to get her into the main floor and that’s hard to find in the mountains! My sister lives in Nantahala and I love visiting up there to see her but we decided to get an Airbnb this time and we will now always stay here! We were blown away! And also the hot tub is massive my whole family basically fit in it! Thanks again Craig!!

We had a great stay and were verry happy with the rental. Everything was clean and orderly and well equipped.