Rivers Edge Cabin - Swim - Kayak - Fish From Your Backyard !!!!

Really enjoyed stay. Cabin was just as advertised. Met Kathleen, real nice hostess.

Would stay here again if in the area.

We spent 5 days and 4 nights at the Rivers Edge Cabin in mid-October 2018. We were looking for a peaceful base for our hiking, in-town eating, shopping and waterfall viewing. This cabin provided everything we were looking for.

The back deck sits approx 10 feet above and 10 feet from the banks of the river. While it was too chilly to kayak for our taste, I hung a hammock between two trees and enjoyed a peaceful nap with the mountain river flowing beside me.

The cabin itself was clean and everything worked as it should. The fact that it is dog friendly was a plus.

We met all of the neighbors in the immediate neighboring cabins and they were extremely friendly and provided great suggestions on towns to visit, trails to hike and waterfalls to view. They were great neighbors.

If staying here, I recommend the following:

- Dry Falls. It's approx. 15-20 minutes up to road towards Highlands. You can't miss it on the right. There is formal parking and well maintained stairs to the bottom of the falls and you can even walk behind the falls to the other side.

- Whiteside Mountain trail. It is approx. 10 minutes on the other side of Highlands. The trail a 2.5 mile loop and is easy with a gradual climb to the most magnificent view of the valley below. It is well worth the hike.

If you chose to stay at Rivers Edge Cabin, you won't be disappointed. We would definitely return.

Highly recommend this cabin for the location next to the river as well as proximity to Franklin and Highlands. The only downfall was our inability to catch trout for dinner....

Had a beautiful view of the river from the deck. The front porch and the rocking chair is where I enjoyed watching the sun come up and the early birds flying from tree to tree. So many wonderful ideas from the owner on where to eat and visit. The cabin inside is so very welcoming and comfortable. I had a wonderful time and will return.

We enjoyed three wonderful days in this lovely cabin. From the moment we stepped into it, we felt so welcomed with all the extra, special touches the owner, Kathleen, has done. Though the cottage is small it was light and airy and did not feel crowded or small. There was plenty of light - nice overhead lighting which so many places don't have. Fans in all the rooms. Lots of different seating areas - indoor and out - the living area, the sun room, the back deck, the room off the front porch, the front porch. We loved eating breakfast on the back deck overlooking the river and listening to the sound of the water falling over the rocks. The cabin is off 64 between Franklin and Highlands but bc it is set away from the road right next to the creek and a large row of trees between it and the road, the road noise is minimal. We had so much fun tubing down the river - yes, it was early Oct but the warm weather made it possible. The cabin is a great central area to explore area waterfalls - Cullasaja Falls, Bust Your Butt Falls, Dry Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Rainbow Falls, Turtleback Falls, Big Laurel Falls and more. Close to both Franklin and Highlands. Definitely will be back. Loved the cabin.