Location: Franklin, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (Off HWY 441, take 64 West to Rainbow Falls Subdivision) View Map
Accommodations: Luxurious Log Home/Cabin, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
A beautiful new log home located at 4000’ elevation in the gated community of Rainbow Falls, an abundance of wildlife, nature flowers and a breathtaking view of the beautiful mountains of the Nantahala National Forest. Our home is located within 2 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Common area with 2 acres of walking trails to the falls. "It's not just a community... it's a lifestyle."
Inside the Home the warmth of the log walls and the high vaulted ceiling create an immediate sense of peace and comfort. Nearly 3,800 sq. ft., the Home feels just right. Small enough to be cozy, but big enough for everyone. It's the perfect spot for celebrating a quiet anniversary or hosting a family celebration.
After a fun-filled day you'll love hanging out on the Log Home's wrap-around porch. Rockers invite you to savor the lingering warmth of the sun as you enjoy a cool drink, recount the day's adventures with friends and family, and watch the sun set over the mountains.
Franklin 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.
Historic Franklin is a convenient location to major cities make it a favorite just two and a half hours from Atlanta, Georgia and one and a half hours from Asheville, North Carolina, our home has convenient access yet feels like another world. Centrally located in between Franklin and Murphy, it's an easy drive to: Asheville, Nantahala, Highlands, Cashiers, Dillsboro, Maggie Valley, Murphy and Cherokee.
Base all your activities from our home. The mountainscape is lined with many hiking trails, including the famous Appalachian and Bartram Trails. Great hiking, waterfalls, rafting, biking, gem mining, canoing/kayaking, shopping and good restaurants! Or, simply relax, read a book and rejuvenate your soul!
Franklin also is home to the Little Tennessee River Greenway, one of more than a thousand such trails snaking their way across America turning old canals, abandoned railbeds and forgotten riverbanks into green recreational corridors. You can walk or bike for miles along the paved Greenway in Franklin.
Come for a visit & make new memories!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace (2) : Living Room and basement with stacked stone fireplace & doors leading to the porch
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : Upstairs Master,Main Floor, Basement
- Double Bed: Main Floor
- Convertible Bed: Upstairs Loft
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : Satellite TV: DirecTV w/Movie Channels & Music, 38" Flat Screen in Living Room, Master Suite has Flat Screen TV, One of Two Main Floor Bedrooms has Flat Screen TV, Basement has TV
- DVD (2)
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2) : GE Profile Refrigerator in Kitchen and Mini Refrigerator in Basement
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Beautiful View of the Nantahala Forest
- Communications
- Telephone (4)
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1150-1750/week or $150-250/night plus tax (3 night minimum)
$200 Refundable Security Deposit
Cleaning Fee: $125
**Rates Do Not Include Mandatory 9.75% Taxes**
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Stunning Log Home W/ Spectacular View of Nantahala Forest
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Franklin
A wonderful place to get away from it all. Have drinks on the front deck as you watch the sun set over the mountains. Leave the city behind and enjoy being close to nature and many fun activities. Go golfing, antique hunting, go carting, or gem mining in Franklin. Take a drive to the train station in Dillsboro, Harrah's Casino in Cherokee, the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, or to the many beautiful waterfalls in the surrounding area.
Other neighboring communities are close by such as Highlands, Cashiers, Murphy, Bryson City, Dillsboro, Sylva, Cherokee & Asheville.
The Unique Benefits at this Luxurious Log Home/Cabin
The Nantahala Outdoor Center does great rafting outside of Clayton, GA about 40 minutes from us. It is called The Chattooga Wild & Scenic River which begins at the base of Whitesides Mountain in North Carolina and flows in a southwesterly direction to form the border between South Carolina and Georgia. It is one of the wildest and most beautiful whitewater rivers in the country, the Chattooga was the first river in the Southeast to be designated "Wild & Scenic" by Congress and was used as a location for the movie Deliverance. The Sumter and Chattahoochee National Forests will surround you while on this wilderness adventure river.
It is a free flowing river, water levels on the Chattooga vary with the amount of rainfall each season. The highest water levels and most exciting trips are usually in the Spring and early Summer. By late Summer and Fall the water level is usually lower and trips are more relaxed and slower paced. It has a level 4 and 5.
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
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.
Walk many popular hiking trails,including several that connect to Appalachian Trail. The campground, loaded with Rhododendrons, is bisected by the Nantahala River and Kimsey Creek. There are five loop
Great Restaurants, Shopping, Festivals, Museums & Pickin on the Square (free concert every Saturday evening May through October)
At 410' Whitewater Falls is the highest falls in Eastern America, 10 miles east of Cashiers on Hwy. 107.
Two short hikes to two beautiful waterfalls on Forest Service Road 67, 5 miles from Standing Indian Campground.
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.
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.
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 and magnificent 16th-century tapestries
Scenic drive and many hiking trails between Highlands & Cashiers including the spectacular Whiteside Mountain Trail.
Nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina is beautiful Lake Chatuge. In 1942, the TVA constructed a 2,950 foot earthfill dam across the Hiawassee River, forming Lake Chatuge. Visitors enjoy l
The Nantahala Outdoor Center does great rafting outside of Clayton, GA about 40 minutes from us. It is called The Chattooga Wild & Scenic River which begins at the base of Whitesides Mountain in Nort
Owner's Map of Franklin
We have a busy life and live in Florida. We chose to build our vacation home in Franklin because of its location, mountain beauty, friendly people, great shops, wonderful restaurants and year-round activities. We have four children who love to hike and go whitewater rafting. Also, being able to get away from life stresses and just relax, take scenic drives and the great local festivals were an added bonus. It's a great and peaceful life!
Property Photos
- Welcome to Our Home - Franklin, North Carolina - Mountain View Vacation Log Home In Franklin, North Carolina - Enjoy Hiking, Rafting & Shopping
- Gourmet Kitchen, Custom Wood Cabinetry, Granite Countertops, Cooking Utensils - Mountain View Vacation Log Home In Franklin, North Carolina - Enjoy Hiking, Rafting & Shopping
- Beautiful View While You Eat - Mountain View Vacation Log Home In Franklin, North Carolina - Enjoy Hiking, Rafting & Shopping
- Living Room with Door Leading to the Wrap Around Deck and Porch
- View of Living Room with Stacked Stone Fireplace from Loft Upstairs
- Mountain Laurel and Stacked Stone Staircase to Upstairs
- Upstairs, Master Bedroom Suite with Doors Opening to Deck
- Master Bath, Double Vanity Sink, Large Walk in Tiled Shower
- Upstairs Loft with Sleeper Sofa Overlooking Greatroom
- Main Floor Bedroom Suite
- Main Floor Guest Bedroom
- View of Basement Living Room, includes Bedroom, Bath and Laundry Room
- View from Deck
- View of the Back of our Home
- Outdoor Fire Pit
- The Chattooga Wild & Scenic River (Nantahala Outdoor Center) 45 minutes away
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Comment received via email: Thanks for another wonderful stay! We are a party of six women and this was our second trip to your beautifully decorated home. The views and solitude are wonderful. We had an incredible time during our two week stay. We shopped in the Highlands and Waynesville, dined at Café Rel and the Frog & Owl Mountain Bistro & Wine Bar. Thanks for the great recommendations! We want to thank you for sharing your beautiful home w/ us again, see you next year. Carol, Shirley, Francis,Sylvia,Carol and Florence.
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Comment received via email: Carlana, Wow....what an incredible gift you gave us by sharing your beautiful home for the weekend. Your friends greeted us shortly after we arrived to make sure we had everything we needed. This was only our 2nd annual fall family getaway and your home was perfect. We enjoyed sitting around the fireplace and watching a little football, we built a campfire one night, went shopping and the boys even got a round of golf in on Sunday. I hope we'll have the opportunity to visit again sometime. Thank you!
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Comment received via email: We had a fabulous time! Just what we needed! We were there with another family, and a third who were staying elsewhere joined us for most of Sunday, so the house was thoroughly enjoyed. We were all very comfy and tried to treat things well. Hiking in the neighborhood was great -- we discovered the waterfall, and made our way around parts of the mountain, both on and off the roads. We ate at Cafe Rel once, shopped, and did some gem mining yesterday. Thank you for sharing your home with us! We now have it at the top of our list of great weekend places to get away to! Blessings, Betsy
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Comment received via email: Carlana, Just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time at your mountain house. The house is just beautiful. It was so comfortable, just perfect for our ladies' getaway. We really enjoyed the rocking chairs on the front porch too. Everyone wants to make this an annual event...same time and place next year! I'll be sure to keep your contact information and be in touch next summer.
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Comment received via email: I wanted to thank you so much for the use of your cabin this weekend! All of the ladies had a wonderful time. The cabin is beautiful. We will most likely visit again in the future!!
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Comment received via email: We had a terrific time at your cabin. It is absolutely gorgeous! I hope we can come back and stay at your place again!
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Comment received via email: We just got back from Franklin and wanted to drop you a mail to thank you for opening your home to us. We had a great time and loved the cabin. We went white water rafting at Nantahala and loved it.
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Comment received via email: 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 mountain view. Thank you again for allowing us to share it with you.
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Comment received via email: What a great escape from the hectic city. Your home is very beautiful and spectacular! The view and decor were perfect. Our children would like to move here and they loved the whitewater rafting experience. Thank you for recommending The Nantahala Outdoor Center, it took us approximately 40 minutes to get to Clayton, GA and The Chattooga Wild & Scenic River was awesome!
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Comment received via email: Beautiful home, location and views. We had six women who thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful stay and would highly recommend this great getaway.