Location: Franklin, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (Between Franklin & Highlands NC) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Whether you want a Romantic Getaway or to bring friends/family this is a great escape for 1-6 people. INCREDIBLE VIEWS of 5 MOUNTAIN RANGES, stream, pasture & ponds are seen from almost every room. Private, quiet, 3 bedroom (2 Master Suites, one on the main floor) all with 'en suite baths. A screened in porch with OUTDOOR FIREPLACE is where you will spend most of your time. This is not a bare bones log cabin but a luxury mountain home located in a private rural mountain community between Franklin & Highlands NC. This home has been featured in many publications, and won THREE AWARDS ~ *BEST VACATION HOME*, *BEST TIMBER FRAME HOME*, *BEST CUSTOM HOME* An awesome, one of a kind house.
Base all your activities from here, away from the stress of the city. Our two homes are the only rentals in the community. No noisy cabin rentals here. Located just outside of historic downtown Franklin, on the way to Highlands/Cashiers with paved road access to well packed gravel drive a(SUV not needed, no scary one lane roads), private 2.7 wooded acres.
Franklin is is nestled in the southwestern corner of North Carolina and serves as the southern gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smokies. It is located between two popular scenic gorges, the Cullasaja and the Nantahala. The Cullasaja takes some spectacular spills creating lower Cullasaja Falls. Take a walk behind the roaring 75 foot wall of water of Dry Falls. The mountainscape is lined with many hiking trails, including the famous Appalachian and Bartram Trails. Great hiking, waterfalls, fishing, rafting, golf, mountain biking, antiquing, gem mining, restaurants, grocery & shopping nearby! A photographer's dream!
Franklin's convenient location to major cities make it a favorite retirement and relocation spot for people of all ages. Atlanta, Georgia is just two hours to the south while Asheville, is one hour to the east. Other cities nearby include Highlands, Cashiers, Dillsboro, & Sylva, all within about 30 minutes.
Just Breathe...life is simpler here.
House Details: Open floor plan, stacked stone fireplace, 42" DIRECTV, upscale furnishings. Master Bedroom on Main floor features a Queen Alpine Log Bed, Dressers, TV, wood floors, tiled ensuite bathroom with large walk-in shower, double vanity sinks with granite countertop & warming drawer for slippers, towel or robe. Second Master Suite is located upstairs with Queen Leather Bed, wood floors, Leather chaise, dresser, TV and wood floors. The 'ensuite bath has a shower, Jacuzzi tub, double vanity sinks, & granite countertops. The third guest bedroom is located on the main floor with Queen bronze bed, wood floors and ensuite bath with shower and copper pedestal sink. Fully equipped gourmet kitchen gas cook top, microwave, oven and warming drawer, dishwasher, double door refrigerator with in door water/ice dispenser, wet bar with beverage refrigerator,& sink). Laundry Room with washer/dryer. An upstairs Loft area has a leather chair, ottoman and Desk, great for reading and those of you who have to touch base with the office while on vacation. WIRELESS INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDED.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace (2) : 2 Wood Burning Fireplaces w/Gas starters, One in Living Room, the other outside on Screened Porch
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : 3 Bedrooms, 3 Queens (2 Master Suites, One on Main Floor, One on Second Floor + Guest Bedroom on Main Floor)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: DirecTV w/Movie Channels & Music, 42" in Living Room, 2 Master Suites have TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Music Library: DirecTV Music Channels Ipod Docking station.
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Gourmet fully equipped Kitchen, Pro Appliances, Gas Cook Top, granite countertops, wet bar
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Fully equipped kitchen
- Refrigerator: Water & Ice In Door + beverage/wine cooler refrigerator in wet bar
- Dishwasher
- Microwave: Convection/Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Private Chef services available at an extra charge.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Open Deck with seating for 6 + Screened Porch with Stacked Stone Fireplace
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Awesome views of 5 mountain ridges, stream, ponds & pasture from almost every room.
- Communications
- Telephone: Land Line & most cell service
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless works in house and out on decks/porch
- Other Amenities
- Private 2.7 acre wooded property, paved road access to gravel drive (4x4 not needed). Linens, paper products, shampoo, shower gel, & coffee provided. Walking sticks for hiking, Activities Book with suggested hikes, locations of waterfalls, gem mines, restaurant menus, etc.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Must get prior approval. $25 per day pet fee
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Two steps leading into the house, then main level living with Master on Main, Large Bath w/Shower, Living, Kitchen, Deck & Porch with no steps.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must be 25 years of Age or older.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Photography, Gem Mining, Waterfalls, beautiful vistas, all within just a few miles.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Fall/Peak Leaf 2009 - Oct. 8-Nov. 8: $325/night ... $2100/week (3 nt. min.)
Winter 2009/10 - Nov. 9-March 31: $200/night ...$1300/week (2 nt. min.)
Holiday Rates: Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Years Weeks $325/nt...$2100/wk
(4 nt. min.)
Spring/Summer 2010 - April 1-Sept. 6: $295/night ...$1925/week (3 nt. min.)
Cleaning Fee: $125-150.00 based on # of guests
All rates subject to 10.75% NC Taxes
Inquire about 14+ day Special Rates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Best Vacation Home*, Luxury Timber Frame W/ Outdoor Fireplace
Year Purchased: 2006
The Unique Benefits at this House
Other neighboring communities are close by such as Highlands, Cashiers, Bryson City, Dillsboro, Sylva, Cherokee & Asheville.
We enjoy sitting in the screened porch with a cup of coffee in the morning and listening to the sounds of birds. In the evening on the back deck with a glass of wine gazing at the ever changing views of the mountains. And, we love our outdoor fireplace which we use almost year-round.
The road to Highlands is breathtaking, it follows along the Cullasaja River passing the famous Cullasaja River Gorge Falls, Dry Falls and Bridal Veil Falls.
Scenic drive & many hiking trails between Highlands & Cashiers including the spectacular Whiteside Mountain Trail
Not only is this a beautiful drive in on Forest Service Road 69, but once you arrive a short hike takes you to Wyah Bald Lookout Tower with views of many mountain ranges and two valleys from the tower
Take an old fashioned train ride tour through the Nantahala River Gorge. At Christmas they do the Polar Express. Great for children - wear pj's and meet Santa.
Dillsboro offers many rafting & tubing activities. Great for a warm summer day of floating on the river. Small town shopping & restaurants.
Great Restaurants, Shopping, Festivals, Museums & Pickin on the Square (free concert every Saturday evening May through October)
Grab a bucket and dig for gems. Many of our renters have found large nuggets. Or pan for gems at many of the numerous other sites around Franklin.
Spring wildflowers and mature hardwood forest makes this a beautiful 1 mile loop trail hike to Rufus Morgan Falls.
One mile hike to the Appalachian Trail, the tower at the top of the mountain offers spectacular views of the Little Tennessee Valley, Fishhawk, Cowee Mountains and Cowee Valley just below. This is a n
At the Standing Indian Campground you will find numerous hiking trails including access to Standing Indian Mountain on the Appalachian Trail. This is the highest mountain on the Appalachian Trail in
Internationally known whitewater kayaking, rafting & hiking center. The Appalachian Trail crosses the Nantahala River at this location.
Two short hikes to two beautiful waterfalls on Forest Service Road 67, 5 miles from Standing Indian Campground.
At 410' Whitewater Falls is the highest falls in Eastern America, 10 miles east of Cashiers on Hwy. 107.
Be inspired by the relaxed elegance of George and Edith Vanderbilt's 250-room family home and country retreat. Discover original art from masters such as Renoir, magnificent 16th-century tapestries, N
Owner's Map of Franklin
We chose Western North Carolina because of its beauty, the awesome mountains and the four seasons for year-round activities. Franklin is a wonderful small town, with friendly people, great restaurants and shops. We enjoy hiking, scenic drives, and local festivals. We are close to the necessities of life, but yet away from the hustle & bustle. A step back in time when life was simpler. We came for a visit, fell in love with the area, and decided to stay forever.
Property Photos
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- Warm & Comfortable - Awesome Exposed Beams, Open Floor Plan - NC Mountain Home Rentals
- Beautiful Decor, all the comforts of home
- Gourmet Kitchen, Dacor Gas Cooktop, Oven, Great for Entertaining
- Beautiful Details, Upscale Furnishings
- Come and Experience The Pond House
- Master Bedroom Suite on Main with Doors opening to Deck and the moutains
- Second Floor Master Bedroom Suite, great mountain views
- Guest Bedroom on Main Floor
- Awesome views of the mountains from almost every room
- Gaze at the Mountain Views and rock your cares away
- Ever changing views
- Nearby Dry Falls Area - Walk under the Falls
- Nearby Cullasaja Falls on the way to Highlands
- Fly Fishing Fantatic or Want to Learn - We'll Hook You Up!
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Written in our Guestbook From the first glimpse as we took the road down, the house has truly exceeded our expectations in every way. Grilling out on the porch, doing puzzles by firelight in the screened room, cooking in your "chef's dream" kitchen, and just relaxing, all are taken to a whole new level here at The Pond at Featherstone. We never found ourselves wanting for a thing this week, a real treat to just enjoy every day. Caffe' Rel was outstanding, definitely worth the stop, and as one of us lived in New Orleans for 7 years, Cajun Connection was a welcome surprise for truly authentic cajun all the way up in the mountains! Mining at Cherokee Mine, hiking to some of the many waterfalls, sliding rock, Biltmore Estate, this is a week none of us will forget. Thanks so much.
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Written in our Guestbook We are so privileged to be here. The house is absolutely fantastic and now we are spoiled because nothing will compare to this! You were very kind and nice to talk with and now I understand the real meaning of detail-oriented because you covered everything here! We are so thankful and completely relaxed. We'll be back.
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From our Guestbook We came once again for a stay at the Pond. And, once again it was wonderful! Weather didn't cooperate for hiking, so we will just have to come back. Thanks for the gift certificate to Frog & Owl you left to honor my birthday. We had a wonderful, relaxing lunch there. As before, our stay was great. This time we were able to read, relax and enjoy The Pond house.
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From our written guestbook Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. Of all our trips to the mountians this will be one of our most memorable experiences. Your home design, decorating and attention to detail is truely fantastic. We enjoyed sitting on the deck with our favorite wine and soaking up the incredible view into God's creation. We are sure the warmth expressed by your beautiful home is only matched by your generosity and true southern hospitality. We envy your creation and thank you again for allowing us to share it with you.
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From our written Guestbook Thank you for all you did to make our Christmas so magical! Your kind gesture and thoughtfulness to put up such a beautiful fresh tree and decorations in every room really exceeded our expectations to make our stay here so wonderful. Your home is just perfect and I wish I could have my morning coffee here forevermore. Your southern charm is such a blessing. We hope we will be able to stay again. Many blessings for the New Year, with appreciation and thanks.
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Written in the guestbook Thank you for opening up your BEAUTIFUL home to us for such a memorable weekend. We could not have wished for a better way to celebrate our first anniversary. It is not often when you find a home as tastefully designed and decorated as yours, not to mention a couple who is willing to share this with others. No detail has been left out. Our favorite moments were spent drinking coffee or wine in the screened in porch with a fire going. We also loved waking up to the unbelievable view. The only disappointing part was realizing we should have rented your home for a WEEK instead of a weekend. We will most definitely be back in the near future and cannot wait to share this gorgeous property with our family and friends.
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Written in the guestbook In all of our visits here to the mountains, we have never had the dilema of whether to venture out and explore, or to just stay at the residence - for the beauty of both being equal in lure and comfort. Our visit coincided perfectly with the change of seasons and color with such a dramatic effect that it took our breath away while sitting out on the back deck. Thank you so much for opening your house up to us and allowing us an experience of which we are now calling our second honeymoon. We did get a chance to experience Whitewater Falls. We consider the best of all the Falls in the area. Thank you once again for allowing us to lose ourselves in this gorgeous area that call home, we will never forget.
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From the guestbook Thank you so much for sharing your spectacular mountain home with us. Your home is beautiful, the decorating fantastic, and you have the home stocked with everything one could ever want. Our favorite location was the screened porch where we had our dinners & breakfasts and evening and morning fires. It was a perfect spot for our "mini" family reunion!
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From the GuestBok - Thank you for opening your beautiful mountai home to us. We have soaked up the beauty of both your home and the mountains. You truly have a million dollar view here! We even got to experience a rainstorm one evening. Your home is gracious and we love the way the outside is a continuation of the living space. The fireplace on the screened porch would probably become a daily ritual for us. Being in the mountains refreshes the soul.
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From the guestbook - What a great escape from the hectic city. Your home is spectacular. The view and decor were perfect. Our children would like to move here! Thank you so much for everything.