Elk & Embers Mountain Hideaway offers rustic luxury on over 100 acres adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, at 4,000 feet elevation near Waynesville and Maggie Valley. Choose from three cabins, three luxury safari tents, or one treehouse—each accommodation type bringing its own character to this varied mountain retreat. 

Explore more than 5 miles of on-site hiking trails, wind past trout water creeks, and soak in long and short-range mountain views. Every stay includes spa services, Wi-Fi, a fire pit, fireplace, air conditioning, and a private patio, balcony, or porch, plus a coffee maker for slow mountain mornings. 

Rates start at $475 and change seasonally. Whether you're drawn to glamping under canvas or nesting in a treehouse, this rustic luxury hideaway offers a distinctive basecamp for exploring Western North Carolina's small mountain towns.