Cardinals on the Creek Cabin-Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly

Welcome to Cardinals on the Creek, the perfect location for your Great Smoky Mountain’s escape. Tucked in the trees along a beautiful creek, this spacious and charming cabin will take your breath away.
Relax in the hot tub and enjoy nature, soak up the mountain air from the covered porch, or cozy up to the fire pit and listen to the sounds of the rolling creek just steps away.
Designed with the comfort of our guests in mind, this cabin has everything you need for a wonderful mountain getaway.

Centrally located in beautiful Maggie Valley, Cardinals on the Creek is the perfect home base for your Great Smoky Mountains getaway. This charming cabin is just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cataloochee Ski Resort and Soco Falls, and an easy drive to Cherokee, Harrah’s Casino, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and historic Waynesville.

Tucked in the trees in a wonderful neighborhood, and set on a gorgeous creek, you’ll enjoy plenty of privacy and the beauty of nature while still being convenient to all that Maggie Valley has to offer.

Cardinals on the Creek offers a hot tub, gas log fireplace, fire pit, high speed WiFi, a creekside deck, and plenty of space for family and friends to gather. Linens and towels are provided and the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need for a relaxing stay.

When you first arrive at the cabin, you’ll find parking for 3 vehicles. Travel to the covered front porch and relax in a rocking chair and enjoy a cup of coffee or glass of wine.

As you walk through the front door, you’ll be delighted to find an open and spacious floor plan with an incredible floor to ceiling gas log fireplace, hard wood floors, and wood beam ceilings. With plenty of cozy seating and tons of natural light, you will settle right into this charming cabin.


The living room has a smart tv so our guests can stream their favorite shows, and a set of sliding glass doors leads you out to the stunning back deck. There is so much to enjoy about this outdoor space. There is plenty of seating to relax and listen to the nearby creek, or take a soak in the hot tub and enjoy the nature all around you. Beyond the deck is a wonderful fire pit area where you can curl up in a chair and roast marshmallows.

Back inside, you’ll find a beautiful updated kitchen and attached dining area off the living room. The layout invites conversation and provides everything you need for cooking and sharing meals together.

This main floor also has a master suite with a king size bed and attached full bath with an oversized soaking tub and shower. There is a second bedroom for guests on this level with a cozy double bed, another full hall bath, and a laundry area with a washer and dryer.

Travel up the stairs to the spacious loft area that overlooks the living room. Here our guests will find a sofa bed, and desk area perfect for anyone that needs to work remotely. There is also another beautiful and relaxing
bedroom with a queen size bed and attached full bath on this level.

We happily offer discounts for active military, veterans, and first responders. Please message us for details.

Cardinals on the Creek is hosted by Loriel and Adam of Keaton Cottages Vacations. Loriel is a licensed real estate agent.

We look forward to being a part of your next smoky mountain adventure!

There is a private road to access the cabin which is paved most of the way before turning to gravel before reaching the house. There is room to turn around and parking for 2-3 vehicles. During the winter months guests should have four wheel drive in case of snow or ice.

We are available to our guests by phone, text, or message any time. Members of our team live nearby and can help if needed as well.

Cardinals on the Creek sits in a beautiful neighborhood centrally located in Maggie Valley, with plenty of privacy but easy access to all the area has to offer.

The last part of the road to the house is gravel. Guests not experienced on these types of roads may be more comfortable with AWD or 4WD vehicles. However they are typically not necessary unless there is snow or ice.

You will need a car to best enjoy the property and all the area has to offer.

There is a flight of stairs inside the cottage that accesses the loft as well as one bedroom and bathroom.

The cottage has central heating and while air conditioning is rarely needed, we do provide portable air conditioners in all the bedrooms in the summer months, (May through September) as well as a portable fan in the living room as well as ceiling fans.

The road is paved until shortly before the cabin, where it turns into a well maintained gravel road and driveway. Four wheel drive is not necessary to access the cabin, but it is highly recommended in the winter months in the case of ice and snow in the winter.

There are two exterior security cameras on the property by the front door and garage that are on 24 hours a day.

Cell phone service can be limited at the cabin but we do have WiFi calling through high speed WiFi.

The cabin can accommodate small trailers but we would recommend guests not ride motorcycles to the property due to the gravel road.
Please keep pets off the furniture and bedding. Thank you!

No hunting, target practice, etc. allowed on the property.

No lighter fluid or accelerant of any kind is permitted to be used at the fire pit or anywhere on the property.