Is Better Home & Garden Award Winning Design + Mountain Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Better Home & Garden Award Winning Design + Mountain Views! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Better Home & Garden Award Winning Design + Mountain Views! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Gold City Gem Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8/10 Good

ketch n.

27 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Super house!

Beautiful place! Several bugs cause it’s remote! But it’s very clean!There is a hot tub in the pictures but there is no hot tub.It’s super quiet!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tom K., Cornelius NC

26 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Mountain Cabin

Overall, we were just amazed at this beautiful property. Very spacious and well appointed. We would have given a hands-down 5 stars had it not been for initial mechanical and electrical issues. Lamp bulbs burned out, lamps not working at all, no electricity in master bedroom for our first night - outlets, lamps, ceiling fan and tv had no power. We were also disappointed the sliding glass door from the master bedroom to the gorgeous balcony was broken and could not be used for our stay. We notified the property manager immediately and received a timely response. Although that didn’t correct any issues. We made a trip down the mountain and in to town to buy light bulbs and batteries for the tv remote since they were dead. We are so very thankful the property owner was nearby to respond timely and solved as much as he could on the spot. The following day he arrived in the morning to correct as many remaining issues as possible. He was so easy to work with and dedicated himself to make sure we were comfortable and satisfied. We can’t thank him enough. Once most of the issues were corrected by the owner this became a fantastic stay for the week. We would definitely come back to enjoy this wonderful mountain home. It is too bad the house wasn’t quality-checked prior to making it available for occupancy.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany S.

28 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Guests

Overall the house was nice. The views were spectacular. However, the road getting up the mountain was rough. We told our guests to rent SUVs. I wish there had been an electronic lock for the door. We contacted the property mgr and was given the location of the key. Also, there weren’t photos of the additional bedrooms or bathrooms. They were a bit disappointing. They both have a queen bed and set on bunk beds. Also, their en suite bathrooms were super dated. Having said that, we booked at an amazingly low rate so it was worth it 🙂.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gil M.

21 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as great as the last time.

We rented this cabin exactly 3 years ago during Covid, and were blown away so we came back. Still an amazing value with a million dollar view. Fresh paint and a brand new deck were a nice surprise. Central location makes activities easy, yet the cabin is VERY private and peaceful. Can’t go wrong with this one.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

26 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best mountain cabin out there!

Fantastic!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

11 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cabin

We stayed at this cabin for 10 nights. When you enter this home you are just in awe of the A frame windows and view. Brand new deck where I enjoyed coffee every morning, and they have a keurig or normal coffee pot option :-). The kids loved having their own rooms and bathrooms plus being in the loft was super exciting for them. The upstairs bedrooms do not have tvs (ours are just on their phones anyways) but the master bedroom and living room do. Kitchen is nice and had all cook wear that we needed. The only tiny thing was the water pressure in the kitchen wasnt good, which was probably just a faucet thing (easy fix) and there is a nice breakast table and a 6 person dinner table which was great for our family but the chairs were a bit dirty. Road up to the cabin is a little steep in some parts and bumpy but our van made it up with no problem plus we always saw deer in the afternoons. If you forgot anything on vacation or need anything there is a walmart and a brand new Ingles that just opened up down the road. I definitly recommend especially if you want an authentic cabin in the Smokey Mountains. We would stay here again :-)

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheree J.

13 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Amazing!!

The cabin was great, the only thing was we didn’t have enough towels. But it worked out. And I don’t remember getting any instructions on what do with trash and laundry. I hope it was ok with what we did. Thanks again and I hope that you found us to be great people h that you would rent to again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maura W.

24 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING VIEW

This property was amazing. The pictures do not do it justice!! My favorite part was watching the sunrise in the backdrop of the mountains. The property owner was qick to respond to any questions and made sure everything was ready for our visit. I would highly recommend coming here!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Britterny B.

30 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent experience

We Loved our stay at this gorgeous cabin with it's gorgeous view! The property manager and owner were very helpful, the location was excellent for our Smokey Mountain trip! Can't wait to come again!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D. N.

25 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to relax and unwind!

An awesome property with amazing views! Will definitely return!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Stoney W.

14 Apr 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Ruined our vacation

The property looked as if it had not been rented in months. There was trash in the yard and all around the front porch was trash and cigarette butts. Inside the place was filthy, there was dried up blood in the fridge and dead bugs on some of the beds and all over the floor in every room and all the bathrooms. The living room floor was covered with ash from the fire place. When I called the owner she said the place had been cleaned and was ready to go. So when we checked in and told her that it was dirty she said she would send someone out to clean it. We went into town and came back hours later( about 2 hours after the listed check in time) and no one had been out to clean. So I called the owner and she agreed to give me a full refund but she only gave me back a partial amount. So she not only ruined our vacation but stole money from us as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim O., San Antonio

5 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful setting, comfortable stay and great hospitality.

View of pond and mountain each morning was a delight. Cottage was full of comfort - from beds to sofa and chairs. Kari had so many special touches for us: K-cups, snacks, even a toothbrush and toothpaste which came in handy when our grandson stayed a few nights with us. Air hockey was a huge hit with him as was roasting marshmallows and the hot chocolate k-cups. Easy access up driveway, and into town. If you arrive at night, just slow down for the sharp right turn into driveway. The pond is right there by driveway, but not easy to see at night. We expect to be stay here again in the future and enjoy it all over again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

MARK G., HOLIDAY, FL

28 Nov 2021

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

good but could be a whole lot better

This cabin is beautiful but not easy to get to. The property needs a lot of TLC. The Cabin needs a deep cleaning and repairs. the water pressure is lousy. they have a big bug problem dead and alive. the wrap around porch needs to be replaced

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Kathy Z.

30 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quite Excellent view

Very secluded with a beautiful view. No walking trails in the neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R., Goldsboro USA

24 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

This home is absolutely stunning!! The views from the living room make you not want to leave . We had 7 people in our group and a baby and we all had plenty of room to spread out. I enjoy cooking and took full advantage of the large kitchen. The drive up was easy and was centrally located to the things we wanted to do. I would highly recommend this cabin! Also, the owners were great at answering our questions in a timely manner

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Jay C.

9 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Awesome Cabin

The cabin was great. Better than we expected. We have rented many cabins over the years and this one ranks as one of the best. This was my first experience renting a vacation property from Vrbo and was someone disappointed. Vrbo left us hanging in regard to what I consider vital and important information and status of the upcoming rental. We were unable to get specific info leading up to the rental date. Did get plenty of computer generated emails but communication with Vrbo representatives was cumbersome and sparse. Made several attempts as the rental period approached to get info for entering the rental property. Received one email stating that in entry instruction would be emailed on the day of the rental period. Never received that info. We drove hundreds of miles not knowing how to get into the property, often stopping to check the mobile app for awaited instructions, which never came. We were very fortunate to find the cleaning service still there when we arrived. They provided the keys to the property. The anxiety we experienced could easily have been avoided. There were no rental instructions at the cabin such as how to operate TV, property info, or anything. But overall, the property was delightful. Vrbo service left much to be desired.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jeffrey M.

4 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Amazing view and privacy

Great place to stay. Biggest complaint was hot tub is inoperative and obviously has been for a long time. This isn't mentioned in the property description and in fact it includes a photo of the hot tub. That is one of the requirements I used to decide where to stay. Very, Very disappointed with that. Fix the hot tub, treat the outdoor wood to remove the weathered look, stop filling the soap bottle in the guest bathroom with water (no soap left in it), provide check out instructions, and this would have been an amazing place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

29 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful!

We had a wonderful stay here! I personally loved the way it was furnished; rustic, but not your cliche cabin decor (you know, bear decor and quilts everywhere). It was very elegant; we didn't even want to move the table settings, they were so pretty! And that couch!! I cannot get over the couch; it was part of the reason I chose the cabin. The WiFi wasn't strong, but you're in the mountains! The view from the deck (wraparound deck) was lovely! While there aren't any photos of the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms (and baths), know that they are spacious and each includes a queen bed and a set of bunk beds. The kitchen is well stocked, if you plan to cook. The jetted tub in the master was a wonderful way to relax after a long drive to get there. We did not receive the level of communication from the host here as we did for the condo we rented in Gulf Shores for the first part of our vacation, but I imagine the condos have more turnaround than cabins well outside of the Smokies. We were not given any check-out instructions, so we kinda had to wing it. :) The road getting to the cabin is not the greatest; there are lots of ruts. But our minivan made it just fine. Overall, this was a wonderful "home away from home" to return to after a long day of hiking and waterfall chasing. I can see myself wanting to rent this same cabin should I decide to come back to the area for more hiking. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

24 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful with Fantastic Views!

This is a wonderful property, clean, large, comfortable beds (tempurpedic), well furnished and of course has fantastic views! While a windy narrow gravel road leads to the property, we never encountered another car (just some deer) and the best views are never easy to get to - well worth it and I personally loved the drive up the mountain. I highly recommend this property! (Do note, the hot tub is not operational; but the fee was refunded.)

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

24 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The property was beautiful and spacious. The views from the back porch are amazing. Will stay here again and recommend it to all!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abel H.

6 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Spectacular view.

Our stay was great and the view was spectacular, however, I would like to point out two things that are listed as amenities that do not exist. 1) The lower level "game room" does not exist or it's not available at this time (the door is locked). 2) There is no expanded cable TV service. The only option is to stream from services like Netflix or Hulu on the large screen TV at the main level (you will need to use your own account for any of the streaming services). If you want to steam from other services you will have to bring your own Apple TV or device and connect it to the TV and the Internet. One last thing, the hot tub/jacuzzi outside the master bedroom seen on a couple of the pictures is not functioning. Per the owner, there is some kind of city/county ordinance for short-term rental properties that prohibit its use.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

matt r.

5 Mar 2021

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Check-in, location

Beautiful Cabin, horrible situations!

It is amazing cabin, alot of small things need to be fixed/repaired. The roads to the cabin are horrible and in need of gravel and repair. If you go 4 wheel drive is needed. The owner is very nice and trys to help you feel better and relaxed, but needs to address the issues. When arriving after the dangerous roads and tow truck, We had to wait outside for an hour and a half for the place to be finished cleaning Acctulley 4 hours after check in time. After all the cleaning and waiting, I still stepped on glass that went in my foot as I went to bed. After all of this we enjoyed the time and few but was scared to leave.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving in the Mountains

A great place to celebrate a family get together. A genuine log cabin newly constructed of massive timber logs with a huge fireplace and spectacular view of the Smokey Mountains. Host was very helpful and even supplies a huge quantity of firewood for us to enjoy the week long. Nicely furnished, with fully equipped modern kitchen and dining room seating for 10. Highly recommended !!

10/10 Excellent

Gary N.

16 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

We came for the view and were not disappointed. Spacious and clean. Check in was extremely easy even though we were late arrivals. Would stay again. Cabin is off of an unpaved mountain road, but our regular SUV was more than enough to get the job done. It was really quite easy to get to and from the main road.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

12 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

great time!!

Very excellent property. cozy , warm and comfortable. The only disappointment was the hot tub not working. We had that as a hard checklist item when we were looking for a house. I would suggest investing in fixing the faulty wiring or take it of the web site.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

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