Our family loved our time at the lodge. It snowed about a foot while we were there. Make sure you carry snow chains in the winter. The lodge has everything you need for a wonderful time in the mountains ❤️

This lodge was beautiful. The hosts anticipated our every need. The road up was a little daring but we managed going slowly. If you have 4 wheel or all wheel no problem. The views were spectacular. Very clean and tons of games and enjoyed the fire pit. Very centrally located.

The house and grounds are exactly as described. We had a wonderful time.

The house was very nice just a little hard to get up the driveway witch we were aware of before we went

Wonderful stay!

House and views are really quite nice. Road up is very very bumpy in parts with deviations of about a 8” to a foot deep in 4 or 5 spots but drivable. I have a Ford Explorer. There is a sign at the bottom as you turn on to the dirt and gravel incline that reads “four week vehicles highly recommended”. However I never used 4 wheel drive up the gravel and hard packed dirt incline but was glad I had clearance due to the holes. Looks like they are going to do some repairs on the holes since there are piles of gravel on side of this road up but they look like they’ve been sitting there awhile since some have weeds . Overall the incline is steep in spots but it’s the sudden dips to be careful of , which are drivable if you go slow over them . Once at the house, it’s worth the trip up and the host is very responsive to questions via text. Soco gap, water rock knob, and blue ridge are close by for lots of hiking choices ( mountain to sea trails marked “MTS” are great! ) and we like to bicycle the blue ridge too. The trail across the street at soco gap parking spot just off hwy 19 on blue ridge is excellent!, ( not the very short trail at that soco parking spot. Rather walk to right , cross blue ridge parkway at road gate and You'll see the trail on the other side. It is an easy to moderate trail with wooden bridges and streams and a lot of level walking too ) we just left Oct 7 2022 after stating 6 days and am passing this on

We had such a great time at Elks Crossing. The property was so welcoming. The check in process was easy. Our host went above what we were used to. The extra touches were amazing- a ceiling fan in every room BUT also the one for the bedside. The road to the property was not as hard to navigate from what I had read on the reviews. The view was breathtaking and so relaxing to sit in the porch and just drink coffee. I would recommend this property to anyone. It was fantastic!

Elks Crossing is everything listed and more. This beautiful lodge boasts breathtaking mountain views and the sunrises were amazing to watch. The lodge is beautifully decorated and very clean. The kitchen has everything available you need and more. Just bring the food. We cooked breakfast and dinner every day and there wasn’t anything in the kitchen we needed that we didn’t find for our use. There were so many little extras available that we were in disbelief that a rental property would offer so much for your every day needs. We enjoyed the game room with the pool table, many kids games available to use, movies, outdoor ring toss, even a hammock to enjoy. All the furniture was comfortable including the outdoor furniture. Sitting on the deck enjoying the view, fresh air, listening to nature was so relaxing. We even saw a huge male elk which was awesome. Privacy is terrific. This lodge was by far heads and shoulders above any rental we have used over the years. We vacation in a cabin setting at least one a year. There’s plenty to do and see within a reasonable driving distance. We have already decided to use this lodge in the future. For our family, it was absolutely wonderful.

Elks Crossing at Whiskey Ridge had beautiful views. During our stay we experienced a rainbow three different days. We also had the experience of seeing a set of 3 elk visiting the property. I was very concerned about the transition process of the house, Julia said it would be seamless and true to her word it was. The house had amazing amenities, everything you needed was there. Enjoyed our time at Elks Crossing.

Our stay was fantastic!! We had a great time and the house is beautiful. The views are amazing. The homeowners are super nice and checked in us during our stay. I highly recommend this home. Hopefully we will return sooner rather than later ❤️

We loved how roomy the cabin was for our group of 11. Lots of games to play if you just want to hang out at “home” but close enough to towns to enjoy all they have to offer and stay close. Only about 1 1/2 hours to Gatlinburg, TN and you have a very scenic route to get there. The road up is long but even after rain it was accessible. Absolutely loved the fire pit grill, will be purchasing one for our home!! Would definitely consider staying there again if we have a large group going again.

Wonderful house with amazing views and excellent owners. Great communication with the owners. This house has everything you would ever need! It's very well outfitted in the kitchen, has games, pool table, excellent internet service. Everything you need and more, no issues at all during our stay. Central to many activities, restaurants, breweries, dollywood, hiking, etc.. The access to the ATV trails from the house was also great and fun to ride/hike those trails. We had a great time and will be back to this house in the future!

The house itself is gorgeous. The road to get to the house on the other hand was heart stopping, and not in a good way. It is a one way gravel road up the side of the mountain, that other people live on. That means some one will have to back down or up into someone's gravel driveway that is also a hairpin turn. The only space there is for two cars is about a mile from the top/bottom and it is only the size of maybe two cars. We took two trucks and my father, who is in his 70s drove one, while my husband drove the other. Not a fun 25 minute drive. We stayed one night and decided that since we had planned on going places and not staying in the house the whole time it would be better if we just left. My son, who is autistic, couldn't handle the drive up and down each day for the week. I might add that if you are used to mountain roads this is an amazing house and you should check it out, it is just not for the faint of heart or city slickers.

I am a person that never takes the time to do reviews but for this vacation rental I must. Our family of 5 just returned from our stay last night. This lodge has everything you could ask for and more. The owners are so very helpful and accommodating. The lodge is in a perfect location to have your own privacy. We brought our side by side to ride the many trails around the lodge. The lodge itself is absolutely gorgeous and well maintained. You can tell the owners really care about wanting to make your stay special. The cleanliness, the decor, and the amenities are so much more than we anticipated. Thank you Josh and Julia for a family vacation we will cherish forever.

This house is absolutely beautiful and the view is even more spectacular! Wakeing up every morning to a beautiful sunrise made our days even better! It was also perfect for our big day! We got married at Soco Falls, which is only about 15 mins away. Everyone got ready at the house and took beautiful pictures off the balcony on the top floor. The kids loved all the games and space and begged to rent it again! Being from Florida though the road gave me a small nervous breakdown on the way up the first time. ( We did fine the rest of the week in our Chevy traverse) My sister and her family couldn't drive their mini van up at all so we had to park their car in town. But we all made it work and enjoyed our week. I do recommend a 4x4 if it's wet for sure.

This location was incredible! Really really high up in the mountains but the most incredible view every! Must try at least once! Beds were also super comfy so always a win! Thank you!!!

We enjoyed staying at Elks Crossing Lodge. It is a beautiful home high in the mountain. The views are breathtaking.

Wonderful place to relax. Mountain was tricky but worth it.

My family spent our 2021 Christmas at the lodge. We had a fantastic time & will look to book again in the future! We had a party of 7 adults that found the accommodations very spacious & comfortable. We had everything we needed for our stay. Pick up your provisions before heading up the mountain & you will be set. We enjoyed the lodge, but also took some excursions a couple of different days. One day to Asheville, NC. The other day we went to Gatlinburg, TN for a visit. Easily could’ve stayed at the lodge with no problem. Can’t thank Mike & Laurie enough for the great time we had at their lodge. Also many thanks to Laurie in being so attentive to my emails, appreciate it very much Laurie. The descriptions of the property in the listing do not do it justice, a very beautiful setting. Will not disappoint! Regards, The Campbells

Overall we had an amazing time. We did have a hard time getting to the property in one vehicle because we where separated and one took Route 1 which was the BEST route. Route 2 I do not advise anyone to travel as we kept sliding down even in a GMC Acadia. Other than the route there which the owners suggested route 1 but we misread the instructions. The Lodge is very nice and spacious and has plenty of room for a nice large party to attend. We took a baby gate and placed at the top stairs for our two and one year old to stay upstairs with us. The kitchen is spacious and has enough room for the whole party to enjoy dinner. The downstairs has board games, pool, and lots of other games for kids and teens to enjoy and a wet bar as well. The bunk room is nice and spacious as well. Definitely would recommend this cabin to stay at to anyone and the views are breathtaking.

I cannot say enough Good things about this cabin. It was absolutely perfect in every way. Mike and Laurie were wonderful to work with and very responsive to all of the questions that we had while we were there and leading up to our stay. The cabin was extremely clean and the beds were very comfortable in the home had everything we would need. The welcome package was an added touch and made our stay even that much more perfect. It is a roomie cabin and gave us enough room to spread out amongst our families who were there. Would stay again any time without any hesitation.

Elk’s Lodge was completely amazing!! The cabin is clean, linens and towels smelled fresh! The kitchen is fully stocked. We loved playing pool each night! The views were breathtaking! We didn’t see any elk on the property this stay. We are definitely coming back! Thank you!

Our stay at Elk Crossing was absolutely perfect. The location was beautiful and the lodge was spacious and very comfortable. We enjoyed the beautiful morning and evening views from the upper deck. We also enjoyed stargazing from the hammock on the lower deck at night. The game room with pool table was perfect for members of our group who wanted to stay up later at night without disturbing those who went to bed early. The lodge was a perfect home base for exploring Maghie Valley, the nearby waterfalls, scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, Cataloochee, and Cherokee. We also spent time hiking the trails surrounding the property with our dog. Mike and Laurie are excellent hosts and were always quick to reply to any questions we had.

This is an amazing cabin. The view is beautiful and although we didn't see elk on the property, we did see an elk family of 7 on the road leaving the cabin. They were so beautiful 😍. Thank you Mike and Laurie for renting your wonderful property. We will be back again. Barb & Chris

We absolutely loved our time here!! The home was beautiful and loved spending time on the deck. The hummingbirds were constant companions. We saw chipmunks, groundhogs and an ELK!! The kitchen has everything you need. The beds are comfortable allowing for great sleep. While the road is an adventure as other reviewers noted, we had a 4WD and had no problems. The views from the deck were definitely worth the adventure. Owners were very responsive to all our questions when planning our trip. We certainly plan on returning.

This was a beautiful property. We saw 5 elk on the property 2 different days. The road to get up was not fun though as it had rained before and caused large ruts and holes. Luckily a few days in, a neighbor evened out the road, made it much easier to navigate. We drove up in a minivan. Plenty of space to spread out for all 5 of us.

The property itself was nice, however the AC went out. The owner was able to get a tech to look at it at it the middle of our week stay but nothing was ever communicated about the repair. Of our 6 night stay, we only had AC 1 of those nights and no apology was offered or any information regarding repairs. We were fine without AC at night because of the cool nights, but the house was almost 80 degrees inside on those hot August days. Other than lack of communication form the owner, the house was in a beautiful setting and fit our needs well.

we love Elks Crossing!! Laurie has seen to it that you have everything you need. Beds are so comfortable. House is beautifully decorated with a bear them. views are fantastic. had 5 elk one morning & the next morning an elk walked right up the driveway past the kitchen window. highly recommend this home. cant wait to go back!!! Thanks Laurie & Mike for sharing your home

We had an amazing time at the well appointed and very comfy Elks lodge. The layout was terrific, views stunning, kitchen and home had everything we needed and more. Elk were a plenty as well as chipmunks, ground hogs, and oh my my so many hummingbirds. Its a long road up the mountain, super bumpy at the start, I personally wouldn’t recommend driving up in a low vehicle and be careful at night. Certainly worth every bump, twist and turn! Maggie Valley and surrounding areas are amazing and you can do everything within an hour’s drive.

We had 14 family members stay at Elks Crossing last week. It was AMAZING! Kots of room for everyone, boardgames, movies and beautiful views. Honestly we spent most of our time on the balcony enjoying the weather and the view. The road up the Mountain to the house was scary at first but after a couple trips us Northerners got used to it. It's dirt & gravel & bumpy in some parts. If you have a truck or SUV you'll be fine. We loved our stay here. We even had a visit from an Elk, a cute little squirrel who liked to visit the balcony and so many hummingbirds!!!

We had the most wonderful time! The view is better than pictures can capture. While remote off the beaten path, super close to town also. We enjoyed seeing lots of wildlife, ELK, hummingbirds, so many song birds, woodchucks, and chipmunks to name a few. Enjoyed close waterfalls and hikes in the area. We are already planning our next trip. Mike and Laurie are easy to communicate with and answer any questions needed. On the way out of town ran Into a herd of more elk. Topping on the cake of a great family vacation.

Property is extremely clean and has beautiful views!