Location: Franklin, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (9 miles west of Highlands, 5 miles east of Franklin) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 9-11)
Keywords: House
Nestled on 8 acres of woods and flowers, this home has a warm and comfortable atmosphere and a great mountain view. The property is very secluded--the only sounds you will hear will be the birds singing! There are lots of flowers and many flowering trees. The property includes a large garden with blueberry and raspberry bushes.
Located 5 miles east of Franklin and 9 miles west of Highlands, this property is convenient to both towns. Within a short drive are beautiful waterfalls, great hiking trails, the Blue Ridge parkway, the Biltmore estate, gem mines, whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River, and fabulous flea markets and antiquing.
The main level of the house has oak floors throughout and includes a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area that seats 4 to 6, a living room with wood stove (there's an ample supply of firewood stored outside), a bath, and two bedrooms, one with a king-sized bed and one with a queen, and a deck with a great view. Downstairs (direct walk out to the parking area) there is a family room, a bathroom, and two bedrooms, one with a full bed and one with 3 twins(one is a trundle).
There is a fax/printer/scanner, satellite TV, and DVD player for your use.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : High quality linens
- Washer : New washer and dryer are in the garage.
- Dryer
- Garage : There is a one-car attached garage.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Lots of level area for parking extra vehicles
- Wood Stove : There is an ample supply of dry firewood and a wonderful woodstove for chilly fall evenings.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Convertible Bed : There is a futon in the family room downstairs.
- Crib : The crib is portable and could double as a play pen.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : DirectTV with HDVR,STARZ. Two TV's, one upstairs and one downstairs. The upstairs TV has HDTV.
- DVD
- Video Library : There are several movies, some for children.
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully equipped kitchen with dishes for 12, everything you need for almost any kind of cooking. There is a fondue pot, a blender, a Kitchen Aid mixer,and even a roasting pan for doing a Thanksgiving turkey. Dishes and silverware for 12. There is also a high chair.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : There is even a roasting pan for cooking Thanksgiving turkey.
- Refrigerator : Includes icemaker.
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : New gas grill spring 2009. Stored in garage.
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Webber grill and supply of charcoal.
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony : There is a deck looking out to the south with a lovely view. Great for idling away, watching the birds, or sipping a glass of wine. There are 5 rocking chairs on the porch.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Year-round view with no houses in sight. If anyone comes to visit you you can hear the car when it gets 1/2 mile from the house. Extremely private.
- Communications
- Telephone : Telephone with answering machine.
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet : There is Verizon DSL service at the house with wireless and wired connections. There is a printer/fax/scanner/copier with paper and software.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : DSL
- Other Amenities
- Located on 8 private wooded acres, this mountain home has a great view and total seclusion. You can't see another house from the property! Calm and peaceful, all you will hear is the birds singing. Enjoy the extensive flower gardens that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. The location is just 2 miles from gorgeous waterfalls and conveniently located to many restaurants, a movie theater, flea markets, whitewater rafting, gem mining, and hiking trails. Skiing at Maggie Valley is about an hour away. The Biltmore Estate in Asheville is about 1.5 hours, and the house is only 2.5 hours from Atlanta.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Please call and describe your pets. Pets should be treated with Advantage or similar product at least 3 days prior to arrival. Visitors are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Franklin hosts the new Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center, a wonderful facility with live performances throughout the year. Check out the schedule at www.greatmountainmusic.com. In Franklin, just north of Highway 441 on the way into town from Georgia, is the Fun Factory--a large building with arcades, miniature golf, pizza and ice cream shops, an upscale steakhouse and lots of other things to entertain you and your family on a rainy day. The Biltmore Estate is in Asheville, about 75 miles away via excellent roads. Access to the Blue Ridge Parkway is about 30 miles away. The cabin contains many brochures, maps, information on hiking trails, etc. Spend a little time planning--there is lots to do in the area!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates are $600/week, plus 9.75% tax, plus $200 refundable security deposit
$300 deposit required to hold each week. $75 cleaning fee, $50 pet fee.
30-day cancellation notice required. Balance due 45 days prior to
arrival date, if applicable. No smoking in the house.
Season is March 15-November 30--closed for the winter.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Secluded Mountain View!
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Franklin
We absolutely love the area. There are lots of things to do and we never tire of exploring the mountains. This summer we toured the Blue Ridge Parkway and Smoky Mountain National Park. There are so many flea markets, antique stores, and thrift stores that you could never see them all in a month.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Lots of things to do--great hiking, flea markets, museums, gem mines, fishing, boating, good restaurants. Our house is really secluded--you can't see another house, and the only sounds are birds singing! A former owner was a master gardener and the flowers are beautiful--daffodils and forsythia in the spring, iris, peonies, lilies, blueberries, blackberries, lots of azaleas and rhododendrons. The air is fresh and clean. It is a glorious place to be.
Owner's Map of Franklin
We live in Sarasota, FL and enjoy going to the mountains whenever we can get away.
Property Photos
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- View from the deck - Franklin, North Carolina Vacation Rental
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- Spacious mountain retreat! - Franklin, North Carolina Vacation Rental
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- Nearby attraction - Franklin, North Carolina Vacation Rental
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- Living room with cozy wood stove and hardwood floors
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- Master bedroom with king-sized bed
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- Covered porch with rocking chairs and a great view!
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- Spacious fully equipped kitchen
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- View from the parking area
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- Driveway
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- Dining room with oak table
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- Second upstairs bedroom with portable crib.
Traveler Reviews (11)
we're awestruck
Guest: Janis
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Date of Stay: 10/08/11
Review Submitted: 10/10/11
I just wanted to let you know that we arrived safely and may never leave. We've been vacationing in the TN/GA/NC mountain areas twice a year for 14 years, and this is the loveliest, most accommodating house/cabin we've ever seen. I think the seclusion and views are probably the best we've experienced as well. The photos on the web site, while accurate, don't do it full justice. We could be the only people on the planet; your comment that "it is extremely private" should earn you a nomination for 2011 Queen of the Understatement <grin>.
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Peacefulness and serenity at the cabin is so nice.
Guest: Walter
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Date of Stay: 09/10/11
Review Submitted: 10/02/11
Just wanted to let you know we again had an awesome stay at your mountain home. The weather was so perfect and the hummingbirds were still plentiful. Nice and cool compared to Florida. Did a lot of hiking again. The peacefulness and serenity at the cabin is soooo nice. Thanks again for letting us stay there. Will contact you next year for our annual mountain vacation.
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many thanks!!
Guest: thom
(bonita springs, florida)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11
Review Submitted: 08/28/11
many thanks for opening your home up to us and our boxer for the week. everything we could have possibly wanted or needed was there and the view was great. the house was very comfortable and the garden was very relaxing. your place is in a perfect location for waterfalls, hiking, antiques, quaint highlands, and a pleasant drive into asheville. we recommend your house to anyone interested in a get-a-way in the mountains of north carolina.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guest: Roger
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Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/02/11
Just wanted to write you a little note and thank you for the use of your cabin. The ride up Lickskillet Road was a little scary, but, once we got to the cabin, we were very pleased. It is a very secluded location and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Time just seemed to go by too fast! If you are stil renting your cabin out, we will recommend it to anyone and everyone we can think of. Once again, thank you!
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Guest: Pattie
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Date of Stay: 06/19/11
Review Submitted: 07/10/11
We had a grand time while attenfding our family reunion. The grand kids really enjoyed watching the raccoons come on the porch to patrol the bird feeders every night for left over bird seed as well as watching the hummingbirds during the day. The views were awesome as was the weather. We are looking forward to going again.
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Guest: Amy
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Date of Stay: 06/03/11
Review Submitted: 07/10/11
We are having such a lovely time at your house. We all agree that this is the best place we've ever stayed in the mountains and we look forward to coming back. Tonight we are making our second and last berry cobbler. I has been a feast for eyes and tummies! The cool air and sweet mountain smell are such a delight to us all.
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Sisters/Mom Reunion (Florida & Ohio)
Guest: Nancy
(Medina, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 10/07/10
Review Submitted: 10/09/10
My three sisters, Mom and I were looking for a different place in between our states to get away for a reunion. I have never been to the area but fell in love with it and the house. We visited Biltmore our first day and brought back wine that we enjoyed along with the view from the rockers on the porch. I would like to return with my husband and kids because I think we would all love it. Very nice house in a beautiful remote setting and much better than we anticipated. Thank you so muchJean and Harold! We can't thank you enough!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing.
Shangri-la in the mountains
Guest: Nature Seeker
(Jacksonville, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10
Review Submitted: 09/15/10
Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home in Franklin. My wife and I have been renting cabins in the NC mountains for the past 15 years and this was truly one of the most enjoyable places to stay. We were seeking a quiet, peaceful, relaxing, and secluded place to stay with a mountain view and your home more than exceeded our expectations. We are both big nature enthusiasts so the cabin, seclusion of the property, and close proximity to hiking trails and waterfalls was perfect and met our needs well. There was a great deal of beauty to look at on the property itself as well as the surrounding areas. We will definitely be returning next year.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Paradise in the mts
Guest: Ferrgood
(Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 07/31/10
My husband & I have rented homes in this area since 1984. This is the first Mt home that my husband has ever said he would like to rent again. This is a very quiet peaceful relaxing place full of beauty. Everything was just as Jean said it would be. It’s very close to any activates you might like to visit. We really enjoyed our week here and would recommend it to anyone
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Guest: Rich
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Date of Stay: 06/03/10
Review Submitted: 06/29/10
I want to thank you for the opportunity to use your cabin for our stay in Franklin. We enjoyed it very much. The cabin was very comfortable and the view was great. We will recommend your cabin to others.
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