Elk & Embers Mountain Hideaway Hotel - Waynesville

5-Star Glamping & Cabin Resort with Panoramic Mountain Views on the Edge of the Great Smoky Mountains

Accommodations

Elk & Embers offers luxury safari hut tents alongside renovated log cabins and a custom treehouse. Each unit features a patio with garden or mountain views, a seating area, and a private entrance. Select units include a wraparound balcony, a soaking tub, a spacious shower, and a private outdoor shower with mountain views.

Dining

Breakfast is delivered to each accommodation at 9 a.m., with American, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Gourmet lunches are also provided daily, and a Market Shed is stocked with local beers, wine, liquor, frozen pizzas, and large ice cream sandwiches. Guests can prepare their own meals using a toaster oven and an automated mixed drink station.

Outdoor Amenities

The property has an outdoor fireplace, a picnic area, and outdoor seating areas with fire pits, swings, and Bluetooth speakers. A complimentary golf cart is provided for each booking for easy navigation of the 80-acre grounds. Hiking trails on the property lead to a waterfall and a natural spring, and a tree weave-a net that functions as a giant hammock-is also available.

Activities & Guest Services

Elk & Embers provides a concierge service, daily housekeeping, and an in-room fridge stocked with the guest's choice of drinks and cocktails. Board games, cornhole sets, and a s'mores kit are available for guest use. Meeting and banquet facilities are on-site for group events, and the hotel offers packed lunches and room service.

Location & Accessibility

The hotel is located in Waynesville, North Carolina, bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Harrah's Casino is 29 miles away, and Asheville Regional Airport is 40 miles from the property. The property includes accessible parking, a wheelchair-accessible bathroom, and toilet grab rails.

• Accommodations: Luxury safari hut tents, renovated log cabins, and a treehouse with mountain views
• Dining: Breakfast and lunch delivered daily, plus Market Shed with pizza, ice cream, and full bar
• Outdoor Gear: Complimentary golf cart, hiking trails to waterfall and spring, tree weave hammock
• Services: Concierge, daily housekeeping, meeting/banquet facilities, packed lunches
• Location: Bordering Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 29 miles from Harrah's Casino
• Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible bathroom, accessible parking, grab rails