A Featured Dog-Friendly Property: One lucky dog per reservation stays for FREE at Pony Express!
Discover your own private Smoky Mountain paradise at Pony Express! Offering the best mountain views at Majors Estate, this beautiful log cabin features a covered front porch where rocking chairs invite you to sit back and take in the gorgeous sunsets. Tasteful decor throughout pays tribute to the cabin's namesake Pony Express of the wild west frontier. The centerpiece of the living area is a unique pot-bellied stove -- perfect for snuggling up next to a crackling fire on a chilly mountain evening! Get into the pioneering experience with the kitchen's authentic wood burning cook stove (don't worry, there's also a microwave and a hot plate). Whether you retire to the main level bedroom or the spacious master suite in the loft area, you'll catch up on your beauty rest at Pony Express!
Carolina Mornings works hard to protect our natural environment! This property is proudly recognized by the National Wildlife Federation as a Certified Wildlife Habitat that provides food, water, shelter, and a place for our mountain wildlife to raise its young. (Habitat #189295) Click here to learn more! Amenities
• Pet-Friendly - $85 pet fee waived for one dog per reservation!
• 2-Story Log Cabin
• Kitchen with Wood Burning Cook Stove
• 2 Bedrooms (2 Queen Beds)
• 2 Full Baths• Satellite TV • Pot-Bellied Wood Stove in Living Area
• Covered Porch with Gas Grill
Bed/Bath Arrangements
• Main Level: Bedroom One - 1 Queen Bed; 1 Full Bath
• Upper Level Loft: Bedroom Two - 1 Queen Bed with attached Full Bath
Experience Majors Estate
Imagine an idyllic Smoky Mountain paradise where natural beauty surrounds you on a gated 200+-acre ranch with 1.5 miles of frontage on the Pigeon River. Pony Express is perched mid-way up the mountainside and commands a sweeping view of the valley and peaks from its wrap around deck. The closest cabin to the river access, you'll enjoy being only a 0.6 mile walk or drive away from the riverside gazebo. Head up the hill to find the tennis court, playground area, and more!
Groups are welcome at Majors Estate! Ideal for retreats and group gatherings, the estate offers four log cabins with a total occupancy of 23 guests. Expand your invitation list and rent two or more properties together. Check out
Imani's Cabin,
Jaisel's Cabin, and
Taj's Cabin.
Location Details
While Majors Estate feels like it's a world away from everything, the property is just 20 minutes from Waynesville, the largest town in North Carolina west of Asheville. Outdoor activities in the area include whitewater rafting, kayaking, fly fishing, and hiking trails such as the Rose Walk around Lake Junaluska and the Cataloochee Divide Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This Asheville vacation rental is located in Clyde and is approximately 40 minutes to downtown Asheville.
Important Property Notes
• Pony Express features a wood burning cook stove in the kitchen. The cabin does not have an electric stove or range, however there is a microwave, hot plate, and toaster oven.
• 4WD/AWD Recommended in Winter
During the winter months and inclement weather, a 4WD/AWD vehicle is recommended to access Pony Express. Please ensure your vehicle has sufficient clearance (i.e. SUV, Truck, or raised sedan). Low-clearance vehicles with 4WD/AWD are not recommended. For the extra effort, however, you are rewarded with seclusion, beauty, and a lot of fun just getting there!
• Travel Insurance Recommended
During the winter months we ask you to please consider CSA Travel Insurance to protect your vacation investment from potential winter weather events that could prevent access to the home.
• In order to help maintain the quality of the tennis courts, please wear white-soled tennis shoes when playing tennis or basketball.
• Firewood is complimentary at Majors Estate. No outdoor fires.
• Barnyard visits must be coordinated with the property managers.
• Limited Internet
This property has extremely limited internet service. Please note that it cannot be used for video calling, transferring files, or streaming music or movies. The internet service is only available for basic web browsing and checking emails.
Mountain Discovery Pass
Each reservation comes complete with our exclusive
Mountain Discovery Pass, which now includes a Biltmore Estate pass -- in addition to seasonal activities such as ziplining, whitewater rafting, and skiing! This extremely valuable pass is a special gift from Carolina Mornings to our guests, and is not available anywhere else. Enjoy Asheville the way it is meant to be enjoyed, and let us spoil you with activities and the best customer service in Asheville!
