The Dancing Wolf's Lodge
Description:
Large 3 story 5,019 square feet home complete with 4 Bedrooms/ 4.5 Bath Log Home, Excellent Mountain Views (4100 ft. elevation). Driveway is easy to navigate, and house is located minutes from the back gate of the Smoky Mountain Retreat, 10 minutes from golf and dining at Laurel Ridge Country Club. Back gate also affords a quick route to shops, restaurants and downtown Waynesville.
Gas & Electric Fireplaces, Comfortable Bedding, upgraded High Speed Wireless Internet, Movie Theatre Downstairs with 120 inch screen. 8-foot Brunswick Professional Pool Table, Karaoke, Spacious Decks (1 Covered) with Gas Grill, Central Heat and Air.
Convenient to the Cataloochee Ski Area, located high in the mountains of Western North Carolina is the home of Great Skiing in the Great Smokies!
PLEASE READ BEFORE RESERVING: NO MOTORCYCLES OR SLINGSHOTS ARE ALLOWED IN THIS COMMUNITY.
1st Floor: Master Bedroom with King Bed, Master Bathroom with Large Garden Tub, Double Sinks & Standup Shower, Half Bath on Main Level, Living Room with Gas Fireplace, Comfortable Leather Furniture, Dining Room (seating for 12), Kitchen fully equipped with al New Stainless-Steel Appliances &Granite countertops. Large Laundry Room with Front Loader Washer/Dryer & Utility Sink.
2nd Floor: (upstairs) Large Loft Area with Queen size Futon, Desk, Flat Screen TV, 2nd Bedroom with Queen size bed, Large Walk-in Closet, & Attached Full Bath (shower/tub combo), 3rd Bedroom with King Size Bed & Attached Full Bath (shower/tub combo).
3rd Floor: (downstairs) Lower level has been remolded in February 2022.
Open Floor Plan with Recreation Room with a pool table, ping-pong table, Movie Theatre now in separate enclosed room seating for 7, families can use Pullout Queen Sofa, Board Games, Full Bath with Large Tile Standup Shower, 4th bedroom Pullout Queen Sofa & Electric Fireplace. In the ping-pong room there are 2 bunkbeds, where it would comfortably sleep 4 kids!
January- May, Nov, Dec (Excludes Holidays): 3 nights minimum.
$375 Nightly, $2,200 Weekly
June- October: 3 nights minimum
$475.00 Nightly, $3,003.00 Weekly
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years: 6 nights minimum
$550 nightly, $3,675 weekly
11% tax will be applied to rent
Optional 6.5% Trip Insurance will be applied to rent
Deposit Required for Reservations
$50 Damage Protection Plan
$65 Reservation Fee (plus tax)
$375 Cleaning fee
Firewood Notice: Not all wood-burning fireplaces will provide firewood at the property. We can have firewood delivered to the property per request, we offer 1/4 cord for $100 or 1/2 cord for $180. Please order ahead before your arrival.
The Smoky Mountain Retreat at Eagle’s Nest subdivision does not permit motorcycles or trailers on the mountain.
Rooms & Amenities
| Property Type | Cabin / Bungalow , 3 Story |
| Unit Code | Wolf's |
| Beds | 2 King, 1 Queen, 3 Sofa Bed |
| Bathrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms |
| Rooms | Sleeps 16 , 1 loft |
| Pets | Dogs |
| Standard Amenities | king, queen, shower, toilet, tub, arboretum, autumn foliage, botanical garden, churches, cinemas, festivals, museums, playground, pond, recreation center, restaurants, theme parks, water parks, waterfalls, winery tours, zoo, Dining, Books, DVD Player, Game Room, Games, Music Library, Pool Table, Satellite / Cable, Television, Video Library, Air Conditioning, Clothes Dryer, Fireplace, Garage, Heating, Internet, Iron & Board, Linens Provided, Living Room, Parking, Telephone, Towels Provided, Washing Machine, Wifi, Free Wifi, Coffee Maker, Dishes & Utensils, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Pantry Items, Refrigerator, Stove, Toaster, Dining Table, antiquing, bird watching, gambling casinos, horseback riding, horseshoes, outlet shopping, paddle boating, photography, scenic drives, sight seeing, sledding, walking, ATM/bank, Babysitter, fitness center, groceries, hospital, laundromat, massage therapist, medical services, Mountain, Mountain View, Deck / Patio, Golf, Outdoor Grill, Ski & Snowboard, Tennis, bedroom, full, basketball court, cycling, fishing, fly fishing, freshwater fishing, golf, golf privileges optional, hiking, hunting, mountain biking, mountain climbing, mountaineering, rafting, skiing, swimming, tennis, water tubing, whitewater rafting, children welcome, non smoking only, pets considered, wheelchair inaccessible, Events Allowed, Long-term Renters Welcome, flexible, necessary, Adventure, Away From It All, Family, Romantic |
| Kitchen | Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Ice Maker, Microwave, Toaster, Cookware |
| Living | Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Linens, Washer & Dryer, Ironing Board, High Speed Internet, Fireplace |
| Business | Nearby ATM, Nearby Post Office, Nearby Internet Cafe, Nearby FedEx, Nearby Bank |
| Convenience | Area FitnessCenter, Nearby Medical Services, Nearby Grocery, Outlet Shopping, Movie Theatres, Golf Course |
| Outdoor | Deck, Gas Grill, Tennis |
| Geographic | Secluded |
| Entertainment | Cable TV, Satellite TV, CD Player, DVD Player, Stereo System, Games |
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Average Rating (Based on 1107 Reviews)
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Overall satisfaction: Services from rental manager: Cleanliness: Location: Property condition:97.674418604651% of our reviewers would recommend this vacation rental.
Great stay
Stayed 3 days ending September 2024
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Lots of room, lovely views! We had a large group of men for our church retreat and we absolutely loved this cabin, in fact, we immediately booked it again for next year!
- Michael W. from Ocala, FL, recommends this vacation rental
Wonderful Summer getaway
Stayed 7 days ending August 2024
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This vacation rental is huge with plenty of room for everyone and things to do at the end of the day We played ping pong, air hockey, and pool. The kitchen is fully equipped too. The views from the back porch are stunning. This was our third time we have stayed at this cabin and as usual, it does not disappoint. For those of you from Florida and other humid and hot climates, it is a great escape from the heat because the mornings were very n the upper 50's, low 60's, and afternoon highs in the upper 70's.
- lee ann b. from Neptune Beach, Florida,
Fun Family Stay
Stayed 3 days ending May 2024
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The house is great. VRBO lists it as 4 bedrooms. Unfortunately one of those bedrooms is a library with a pullout. There are 2 sets of bunk beds in an open space in the game area in the basement. Its great but just a little misleading. Love the house, I would absolutely recommend it.
- Travis B. from Trinity, NC, US
A Wonderful family vacation! Will be back!
Stayed 6 days ending April 2024
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The house was spacious, clean and had amazing views. We had 9 people and had plenty of room for everyone. The gameroom was so much fun and the balconies were the best place to sit and relax with a coffee. The location was perfect, and we all had a wonderful time on hikes and visiting Waynesville! We will plan to return next year!
- Anonymous from Columbia, SC, US
Summer Get Away
Stayed 116 days ending November 2021
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We had a fabulous 4 months in Dancing Wolfs Lodge this summer and would highly recommend Smoky Mountain Retreat.
- George E. from Naples, Florida
Great Mountain Home
Stayed 4 days ending February 2023
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This is the second time we have stayed here and we loved it. It’s 2 families with kids ranging from 16-8 and everyone had something to do. On top of all the games the place already had we brought games and puzzles to play as well. They even had a separate table for us to build our puzzles on! The big kids loved climbing the “big” mountain while the little kids loved climbing the “mountain” next to the driveway. It’s a great vacation to be able spend time with your older kids because you don’t need to leave the house. We hope to be back next year and future years to come to continue to make memories with our kids.
- Jessica F. from Irmo, SC,
Great Stay at the Dancing Wolf!
Stayed 3 days ending December 2022
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Three families had a wonderful time in this beautiful home for an early holiday celebration. We had 14 (8 kids and 6 adults) and we all fit comfortable and enjoyed the location, views, and amenities. Wonderful time!
- Kristyn H. from Wilmington, NC
Beautifully View, Cool Weather
Stayed 10 days ending July 2023
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We had a great week at Dancing Wolf’s Lodge. The house was very nice and well appointed. The view from the great room and back porch was beautiful.
- David M. from Lakeland, FL,
Beautiful view
Stayed 3 days ending January 2024
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We stayed at Dancing Wolf lodge while going skiing. Everything was nice, clean, and our family had a wonderful time with all the activities in the basement.
- AJ S. from Bell Buckle, TN,
Black Bear Lodge
Stayed 7 days ending June 2018
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Awesome stay!
- Greg H. from Naples, FL
Manager Responded on 7/19/2018
Greg, we are glad you enjoyed your stay, we sure do hope you plan to return and stay with us again.
Summer in the Mountains
Stayed 108 days ending October 2018
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We always have a great experience at Smoky Mountain Retreat.
- George E. from Naples, Florida
Manager Responded on 11/14/2018
George & Jill we appreciate you coming back and visiting us, we will see you next year!
Wedding weeked
Stayed 3 days ending May 2018
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We recently stayed at Black Bear Lodge for a long Memorial Day weekend for a family member's wedding at the local Country Club. We LOVED Black Bear Lodge! Amazing views, well furnished, great pool table, and awesome theater room! The house could not have been more perfect. We would definitely stay here again and look forward to returning.
- Michael R. from Concord, NC
Manager Responded on 6/1/2018
Michael: Black Bear Lodge is an awesome home. We are pleased that it met your needs. Come back and see us any time. It was great to have you as our guest.
Great for Large Families
Stayed 5 days ending November 2018
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We spent Thanksgiving at the house with 10 people. It was amazing. The views are spectacular and the house had everything we needed. It is a long hairy drive up there for us Floridians but we managed.
- Kelly P. from JUPITER, Florida
Movie Threate Spectacular
Stayed 7 days ending January 2019
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We stayed in this cabin for the week of 12/30-1/6/19. Unfortunately snow was scarce but rain was not so. Therefore we spent most nights in the cabin. But no worries if you stay here. We watched blue ray movies every night in their awesome movie theatre and when we were done, played a game of pool. This house had everything you could possibly need. Several closets had extra bedding and throw blankets which were great to use in the theatre. The kitchen was very spacious, the furniture was clean and modern, and the garage had plenty of room for two vehicles. Our Suburban easily fit with plenty of spare room. We would highly recommend this cabin. We have stayed in at least six cabins in this subdivision and this was my the ens favorite one.
- Todd B. from Neptune Beach, FL
Manager Responded on 1/24/2019
Lee Ann, we thank you for your feedback and are glad you enjoyed your stay at Dancing Wolf's Lodge. So glad to hear you had a great time with your family and that they enjoyed as well. We thank you for staying at Smoky Mountain Retreat and we look forward to having you as our guest again.
Son’s WCU graduation 2019
Stayed 3 days ending May 2019
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Loved the house, very clean and had everything we needed. All my guests were impressed with house. If u have the max people of 12 then it would be better if they car pooled as much as possible, the driveway is tight for turning around. The garage is very spacious for two cars. Overall an excellent experience!!
- Candace R. from Mount Holly, NC
Manager Responded on 5/17/2019
Candace, we are glad we were able to accommodate you and your guests. We appreciate your good feedback and we look forward to having you as our guest again.
Beautiful Cabin and views
Stayed 4 days ending January 2019
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Really enjoyed this cabin. Had about 13 of us comfortably stay here. Only downside is propane was out so we couldn't use the fireplace. So just make sure you call ahead to make sure its filled. They did compensate us though since they couldn't get it filled. Overall great cabin.
- Candice D. from Davenport, Fl.
Manager Responded on 1/24/2019
Candice, We are glad you enjoyed The Dancing Wolf's Lodge and we thank you for staying with us at Smoky Mountain Retreat. We do apologize for the inconvenience on the propane but we have now taken care of it. We look forward to having you as our guest again.
Great stay as always
Stayed 7 days ending July 2019
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Nice as always had a great time with family and friends
- Anonymous from Oviedo, Fl,
Wonderful weekend
Stayed 5 days ending April 2019
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We loved staying at Dancing Wolfs Lodge. Beautiful views and comfortable living space. The movie theater in the basement was a huge plus with our kids, as was the large selection of movies on hand. The only thing "negative" was the drive into the driveway was very steep and hard to see over the top of the car as you drove down "into" the driveway. We used our 360-degree cameras on our car to navigate that one portion and were fine, but beware if you're faint of heart! There was one night the sky was so clear, you could lay in bed in the master bedroom and just watch the stars twinkling above. Wonderful quick weekend away for our family. Highly recommend.
- Anonymous from Spartanburg, SC
Great cabin for family fun!
Stayed 7 days ending November 2019
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10 of us stayed here Nov 2019 and had a fantastic time. The home was clean and neat- couldn’t of asked for more. I give it a 9.5/10 because the upstairs queen bed could have been more comfortable. Or even a king.
- William D. from St. Petersburg, FL, Unknown
Family Retreat
Stayed 3 days ending February 2020
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We absolutely love staying at Dancing Wolf. We are planning another family vacation for the Summer. Will definitely looking to stay at Dancing Wolf again
- Eric W. from Summerville, SC, US
Home for the Holidays or any day
Stayed 6 days ending January 2021
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Had a great Christmas holiday. Entire family had plenty of space & each had our own rooms. Indoor theater, pool table, fireplace, outdoor fire pit, hiking and plenty of space in the kitchen for family game time. Highly recommend this cabin for your family getaway!
- Natalie L. from ,
Beautiful Cabin
Stayed 5 days ending July 2021
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My family of eight really enjoyed our stay. The cabin is very spacious and the location was gorgeous. No other cabins are right on top of you so you feel secluded with plenty of privacy though neighbors were not too far. The road to the cabin is steep in areas but all were paved and I found it easy to maneuver. The cabin really has everything you need- just bring your own blankets due to Covid. It was very clean but could use a couple of updates/ maintenance though. The legs were loose on several chairs but we tightened them- there was even basic tools available. We also had to tighten towel bars in the bathrooms. There’s a small sitting area/ fire pit at the bottom of the yard but we did not use it since the access to it is poor. Even the young ones had trouble getting down there. Despite these minor issues we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We even stayed in a couple of days just to enjoy the cabin. In fact we didn’t want to leave! We would definitely stay here again.
- Evelyn D. from North Charleston, SC, US
Great view in a spacious cabin
Stayed 4 days ending March 2021
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We had a great time here, great view, very spacious. The WiFi didn’t work but the management did a great job getting it done in a timely manner. The kids loved the movie theater.
- Jason A. from Sanford, Florida
Hiking Base Camp
Stayed 7 days ending April 2021
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Great location and hub for day hiking across Pisgah NF and GSMNP for a group of guys.
- Mike L. from Michiana Shores, IN, US
Beautiful Cabin, Beautiful Views
Stayed 4 days ending May 2016
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This cabin was perfect for our intimate wedding. Very clean. Family meals were easy with the huge fridge, extended table, and dishes/pans, etc. The downstairs theatre, dart board, pool table, and mini kitchen were great for the bachelor party. The regular and pull-out beds were comfortable. The master bedroom closet was huge for the bride and bridesmaid dresses. The chapel-like A-frame window, porches, loft, stairs, etc were picture-perfect spots. No hot tub, but the garden tub and walk-in shower were nice. Difficult to find on steep, winding roads, but worth it for the beautiful views.
- Anonymous from Lake Mary, FL
Not long enough.
Stayed 7 days ending June 2016
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Great
- Anonymous from Lakeland, FL
Great vacation, very nice cabin.
Stayed 7 days ending June 2016
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Cabin was beyond my expectations the pursuers don't tell the whole store.
- Anonymous from Oviedo, Fl,
Black Bear Lodge "awesome "
Stayed 10 days ending July 2016
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This home lived up to our fullest expectations. ..beautifully maintained in mountain decor. The view gave us many moments of beautiful sunrises and sunsets and in between. Our "Littles" gave the home theatre entertainment area a perfect 10. The curvy road up the mountain was a bit of a challenge but beautiful with this gorgeous mountain home awaiting 4000' up. For those who need wifi, (and we did) the service was very slow at best. This home was very well equipped for those who like to cook in and it was very clean. A most enjoyable stay!
- Jean E. from Troy, AL
Great Family Vacation Home
Stayed 10 days ending July 2016
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Beautiful home hidden in the mountains with an amazing view! The house was so big and comfortable and furnished with everything we needed for a wonderful family vacation. Loved having a paved road to drive on all the way up to the house. Except for an outdated cable box and a weak wifi signal we all had a great week together and would certainly rent this home again!
- Anonymous from Saint Petersburg, FL
Great time
Stayed 4 days ending October 2016
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Used this place for my daughters wedding had a great time in an awesome area.
- Benton S. from Houma, LA
Maggie Valley 2016
Stayed 4 days ending October 2016
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What an awesome home. Home was well equipped. Beds were all very comfortable. The movie theater in the basement was a big hit for all of us especially to watch this year's premier of the Walking Dead.
- Chuck I. from Leesburg, FL
Black Bear Lodge and Polar Express. PERFECT !!!!
Stayed 3 days ending November 2016
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Fun was had by all.
- jackie t. from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Real estate seminar
Stayed 2 days ending November 2016
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Relaxing retreat
- Anonymous from Mooresville, NC
Perfect!!
Stayed 3 days ending December 2016
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Black Bear Lodge was the perfect place for our family Christmas. The drive up the mountain is exciting, and the views from the lodge are spectacular. Everything was clean and well stocked. The game/theater room was a huge hit as well. We would definitely stay there again.
- Connie N. from Rowlett, TX
50th wedding anniversary
Stayed 7 days ending November 2017
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The house was beautiful with an amazing view! Plenty of space for our family to celebrate parents 50th anniversary and thanksgiving. We were sad to leave, we loved it!
- Anonymous from Summerfield, NC
Our dream vacation
Stayed 8 days ending October 2017
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I wanted a vacation where my wife and I had visited with our children when they were young so our grand children could see. We have always loved the area and this became our dream vacation.The children and grand kids had a wonderful time
- Anthony J. from St Johns, Florida
Long Weekend
Stayed 3 days ending May 2017
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Property was very nice and the theater room was a big hit with everyone, especially on a rainy Saturday.
- Alan M. from Winston-Salem, NC
Great rental
Stayed 7 days ending December 2017
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Our family stayed in Black Bear the week of Christmas. We had a wonderful time. The cabin had everything we needed for the week. The view is beautiful
- Janice C. from Campobello, SC, US
Good times in the Smokies.
Stayed 8 days ending June 2017
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We thoroughly enjoyed our week in this beautiful home, especially the view. We had more than enough room for the 9 of us. Other than the poor reception on the satellite tv, the house exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed rafting, tubing, and zip lining. Would recommend house to anyone.
- Gary M. from Porter, TX
Great
Stayed 2 days ending November 2017
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Excellent
- Ted S. from Ocala, FL
Family vacation
Stayed 4 days ending April 2018
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The cabin exceeded my expectations, we will definitely be back!
- Timothy C. from Granite city, IL, US
Manager Responded on 5/18/2018
Timothy, This is what we love to hear! We hope you enjoyed your stay and are glad you chose Smoky Mountain Retreat. We look forward to having you as our guest again and hope you recommend us to others.
Beautiful Home And Location.
Stayed 10 days ending May 2018
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The view was wonderful.
- Jimmy & Alisa G. from Lexington, NC, US
Manager Responded on 6/1/2018
Black Bear Lodge has so much to offer our guests. We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit here.
Gorgeous Cabin
Stayed 6 days ending May 2018
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful views and very friendly staff.
- Miranda W. from Jacksonville, FL
Manager Responded on 5/18/2018
Miranda, Black Bear is a beautiful home and we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed. Those views are unreal, especially from the living room big panel window. We look forward to having you as our guest and we hope you recommend us family and friends.