Maggie Valley log cabin on 1.5 private acres — easy access, short-term rental friendly, and just minutes to Cataloochee Ski Area and the Great Smoky Mountains.Escape to your own slice of the North Carolina mountains with this 2-bedroom, 2-bath log cabin tucked into 1.5 wooded acres in Laurel Branch Estates. Blending rustic character with modern, move-in-ready improvements, this Maggie Valley cabin delivers easy access, easy main-level living, and short term rental potential — a rare opportunity whether you're after a full-time mountain home, a weekend getaway, or an income-producing investment.The open-concept main floor keeps everyday living simple, with the primary bedroom, full bath, laundry room, and a bright kitchen, dining, and great room all on one level. Upstairs, a spacious second bedroom and full bath feature a relaxing soaking tub — an ideal private retreat for guests. Warm wood interiors, generous windows, and a cozy, welcoming layout capture everything people love about mountain log cabin living.Being sold turnkey except for a few personal items! Enjoy the outdoors in every season from the open and covered decks and screened porch — perfect for morning coffee, evening gatherings, or simply soaking in the peaceful, wooded surroundings. Set on 1.5 acres, the property offers privacy and room to breathe while still providing easy access to the main road, so coming and going is effortless year-round.Thoughtful, recent improvements add real value and low-maintenance comfort, including an encapsulated crawlspace, energy-efficient ductless mini-split systems, and extensive professional landscaping with a beautifully built custom retaining wall. A large asphalt driveway provides ample, level parking for guests and easy access in and out.Ideally located with easy access to everything Western North Carolina has to offer, this Smoky Mountain cabin is just a short drive to downtown Maggie Valley's shops and dining, Waynesville, Cataloochee Ski Area, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Harrah's Cherokee Casino. Short-term rentals are allowed, making this a smart choice for investors seeking a vacation-rental cabin — or for anyone dreaming of a low-maintenance mountain escape of their own.Log construction, genuine upgrades, flexible living space, and an unbeatable, easy-access location, this Maggie Valley cabin blends character, comfort, and convenience. Make your Smoky Mountain dream a reality!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$356Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Suzy Bernardi• Keller Williams Great Smokies
Contact: suzybernardi@kw.com
Bought with Thomas Mallette• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Log
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 3000
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road, Other - See Remarks
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Deed,Short Term Rental Allowed
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Jonathan Valley
Middle Or Junior High School: Waynesville
High School: Tuscola
Location Information
Directions: Soco Road through Maggie Valley. Turn right on Frank Mehaffey Rd, Right on Laurel Branch. Follow around curve to the left. The house is on the right. GPS will take you there.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,426
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Haywood County
APN: 7677710117
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2024
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1171
Living Area: 1171
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,171
Sq. Ft. Upper: 305
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 866
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One and One Half
Team Information
Buyer Team ID: TM100078
Buyer Team Mls Id: 560528751
Around this home
Schools
Jonathan Valley Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.5mi
8/10
Waynesville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.9mi
4/10
Tuscola High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.0mi
7/10
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Historical weather
Maggie Valley, NC • 28751
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Maggie Valley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$393,000 – $476,000
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