This magical Maggie Valley Schoolhouse is one of a kind. Refurbished with handmade furniture, curated antiques and all of the comforting amenities of home, this Schoolhouse is the perfect mountain escape. Built in the 1800’s it was used as the first schoolhouse in the area. You will find treasures from its original days like a corn-cob floor patch, student names carved into the bead board wall and a bookshelf forged out of the original schoolhouse door. The area is serene, yet near to town.
The Schoolhouse boasts luxurious amenities like the handmade copper bathtub, perfect for a bubble bath and screened-in sitting porch which makes it effortless to spend the day relaxing and savoring the tranquility this space offers. Enjoy a cozy night-in by the fireplace watching movies and snacking on popcorn or easily head into town for dinner at one of Waynesville’s charming restaurants. Fall asleep listening to the rush of the stream that runs right through the backyard. Curl up in the breakfast nook for local coffee in the morning. Enjoy the serenity of the mountains, while being only 10 minutes to Lake Junaluska, Cataloochee Ski Mountain, Maggie Valley and downtown Waynesville.
For movie watching, DVD’s are stocked at the Schoolhouse for your movie nights and there is a RedBox just down the hill.
Many activities are just a 10 minute drive from the Schoolhouse including lake Junaluska, downtown Waynesville, Maggie Valley and Cataloochee ski area. There are several Smoky Mountain National Park hiking options mere minutes from the Schoolhouse.
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Nestled among the trees, the Schoolhouse overlooks a plentiful trout stream that is a lovely fishing spot for visitors with an NC fishing license. Sit on the screened-in porch with your morning coffee and enjoy the neighboring cows grazing in beautiful green fields. Take the back roads to get to Cataloochee Ski Mountain and Ranch in 10 minutes. When the ski season ends, you can tour the mountain on horseback. The Schoolhouse is just minutes from Lake Junaluska which boasts tons of recreational activities including kayak, SUP, and boat rentals, tennis courts, mini golf, a playground, shuffle board, walking trail and golf course. 5 minutes away is adorable downtown Waynesville, home to the Wall Street Book Exchange, Wildflower Blue Bakery, Orchard Coffee Company, Bosu’s wine shop, Boojum Brewing and several other restaurants and shops. Think of Downtown Waynesville as a little mountain town full of southern charm. Try the Buttered Biscuit for breakfast and the Sweet Onion for dinner. For hikers and picnickers, there is a hub of trails just 2 minutes away from the schoolhouse in Smokey Mountain National Park. For more hiking options, Cataloochee Valley is just a few miles away. It is part of the national park and has the largest population of Elk in the east US. There are also old homesteads, churches, farms, and schools from the early 1900s that have been restored and are maintained by the park. If you’re looking for some entertainment, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino is 35 minutes away, and has live music and events most weekends (Check schedule online due to Covid).
You have the entire space to yourself. There is a trout stream that runs through the backyard (NC fishing license required). Large grassy outdoor area.
No Pets – we are strict on this policy – thank you!
Quiet hours between 10pm and 8am
No parties or events
2 guest maximum, unless you are traveling with a baby that will be sleeping in a portable crib
Please note there is no wifi at the schoolhouse. (There is strong cell service)
