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Cataloochee Ranch

Name: Cataloochee Ranch
Address: 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751-8509, Great Smoky Mountains (NC), United States
Price range: $$$$ ($713/night and up)
Rating: 4.9

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Cataloochee Ranch

Great Smoky Mountains (NC) • Cataloochee • OVER THE TOP

avg. $713 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

Room upgrades

Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Part of Relais & Châteaux

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At a glance

A working ranch at 5,000 feet with CCC-style architecture, original cabins, and Smoky Mountain views.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and working ranch visitors

Highlights:

Working cattle and horse ranch since 1939
CCC-style pavilion with post-and-beam frame and stone chimney
Cabins with tongue-and-groove paneling and Pendleton quilts

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PB hotel design editorial

At nearly 5,000 feet in the Plott Balsam range above Maggie Valley, where the Blue Ridge gives way to the western face of the Great Smokies, a working cattle and horse ranch has hosted guests since 1939. Cataloochee Ranch grew from that original homestead into a spread of cabins, chalets, and gathering structures distributed across rolling meadows — rustic mountain vernacular buildings in dark-stained timber and field stone, their gambrel roofs and exposed log trusses in easy dialogue with the surrounding spruce and fir. The open-air pavilion visible from the grounds, with its heavy post-and-beam frame and stone fireplace chimney, carries the atmosphere of a park service structure from the National Park rustic tradition — the kind of thing the Civilian Conservation Corps would recognize — set against views of the Smokies fading blue in the middle distance. Inside, the interiors balance that inherited ruggedness with considered comfort. Guest rooms in the original cabins preserve their tongue-and-groove wood paneling, warmed now with wax-canvas headboards and Pendleton-style geometric quilts in navy, rust, and ochre, while framed natural history prints — butterfly specimens, botanical illustrations — line the walls above iron-framed beds. The bar and lounge makes a more dramatic move: dry-stacked stone walls and exposed timber ceiling joists play against a lacquered crimson ceiling, a black tufted Chesterfield, shearling-upholstered lounge chairs, and a purple-veined marble cocktail table. The tension between the raw and the theatrical is exactly right.

Travel notes

1hr drive from Asheville airport (AVL)

About

Miles above the ordinary. Perched on a mountaintop in the Smokies, Cataloochee Ranch is a Relais & Châteaux resort that mixes classic ranch fun with exceptional accommodations and cuisine.

Amenities

Restaurant

Kids Activities

Bar/Lounge

Public Wifi

Free Wifi

Breakfast Included

Family rooms

Microwave

Non-smoking hotel

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Cataloochee Ranch Reviews

70 reviews

"Cataloochee Ranch is a spectacular setting whether visiting for a meal or staying to enjoy the Smokey Mountains. We enjoy taking visitors to the area up to the ranch as a special night out and for a wonderful meal. While the food was fantastic as usual, there seemed to be a significant drop in level of service from our prior visits. We had a 7:15 reservation, were seated at 7:30 but food did not arrive to the table till 9pm. When it did start to arrive, it was 15 minutes from when the first plate arrived till the last person at our table was served. We barely saw our waitress, even had to have one of the managers take our drink order 5+ minutes after sitting down. I was able to visit with Ms Liz Jones (Restaurant Manager) who was interested in hearing our concerns and was polite to deal with. She indicated that the property had recently added capacity and that the restaurant was still learning to deal with the increased load. Will hope they learn quickly. Would love to be able to continue to bring guests to CR for a really unique evening experience."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 25, 2026

"We enjoyed our stay and left feeling relaxed, refreshed and invigorated. We’d like to return sometime in the near future."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 18, 2026

"We went here for an annual 'girls' trip, and wow, it was NOT a disappointment AT ALL! Completely cut off from the world, and some of the scenery would take your BREATH away! Amazing - the place, the food, the staff, even the customers were so friendly! David was a GEM! Austin was a PEACH, and Maeve was the Diamond! So many staff here to shout out to but no space to do so - Angela, Desmond, Megan, Hillary, etc., etc. Thank you for such a GREAT experience! Definitely a RETURN trip planned!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 18, 2026

"Absolutely amazing experience and wonderful staff and atmosphere. Can't wait to return. The staff was so kind and helpful. Our room was perfect. The grounds were beautiful and clean. Love seeing the horses and wildlife. Best anniversary and best vacation."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 18, 2026

"this is a gorgeous ranch in the Smokies. Lots of fun things to do for young and old alike. The cabins are luxury. You will enjoy every bite of delicious food and pastry. It’s very relaxing. Lots of great hikes, fishing, arts and crafts, horseback riding. Archery and shooting and much more. You will love it!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 18, 2026

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