Gorgeous Country Escape Cabin Overlooking the Smoky Mountains!
About the property
- House1600 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps8
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay3 - 7 nights
House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 2-8)
PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE A MINIMUM OF A ONE WEEK RENTAL OVER MAJOR HOLIDAYS AND IN OCTOBER. GORGEOUS LOG HOME ON FOUR VERY PRIVATE ACRES WITH beautiful views of the Smoky Mountains and the Appalacian Trail. NO noisy neighbors right on top of you! Enjoy a romantic drink on the deck or a fun family barbeque as the sun sets over the mountains. Hike in the nearby trails,some leading to beautiful waterfalls! Easy access in a two wheel drive vehicle. Large three-story home (1600 sq. ft. living area plus an additional 1000 sq. ft. unfinished basement.) THREE FULL BEDROOMS, plus loft siting area, fully furnished, and equipped for your comfort and convenience.
Very spacious (600 sq. ft.) master suite with a king size metal sleigh bed and a love seat in the sitting area, cherry queen set in the second bedroom, and pine bunk beds in the third bedroom. Decorated in rich jewel and earth tones, the cabin features a luxurious brown LEATHER SOFA SET in the living room. Not gas, but a REAL STONE FIREPLACE to cuddle up in front of on cold nights. View nature from the spacious two levels of wrap around covered decks on three sides of the log house.
A wonderful place to get away from it all. Leave the city behind and enjoy being close to nature and many fun activities. At night, when everything else is quiet, you can listen to the Little Tennessee River rush by. Walk to the river (1/2 mile away) and go fishing or tubing. 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.
Or, just stay home and read a book in the upstairs sitting area, have tea in the four rocking chairs on the side porch, barbeque and have a picnic at the new picnic table on the other side porch. Relax on the front deck as you watch the sun set over the mountains. In the morning, watch the sunrise through the large loft master bedroom windows.
Whatever you do, book soon, as summer and fall dates are going quickly!
Located approximately halfway between Downtown Franklin and Bryson City, this home offers the best of both worlds. Nestled in the woods above the Little Tennessee River, this log home is secluded enough that you are away from it all, yet within an easy drive to many Western North Carolina towns.
Our home is also stocked with games, videos, books, and magazines to help you relax and unwind. Come to our country escape and enjoy the romantic getaway you're been longing for or a fun and memorable family vacation in the mountains.
Keywords: Log House
Owner
Dawn Worobel
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 22, 2018
About Dawn Worobel
We love the gorgeous mountain views and the escape from the heat and our hectic lifestyles. We enjoy going to the cabin to relax or to have fun with friends and family. Our kids love the gem mining, tubing, and whitewater rafting.
Dawn Worobel purchased this House in 2002
Why Dawn Worobel chose Burningtown
We chose this location because we kept coming to this area and fell in love with the natural setting, the ease of access to our property, and the proximity to lots of fun places in Western North Carolina. We also love to relax and watch the beautiful sunsets and the wildlife go by as we sit on the deck overlooking the mountains and our 4 acre property.
What makes this House unique
We have three bedrooms with lots of space for you and your family and friends to relax. We have a fully stocked kitchen with a gas grill and outside picnic table. We also have two wrap around decks, one with gates at the end to help contain pets when they want to enjoy the beautiful North Carolina weather. We also have dvds, vhs tapes, games, and many books for you to enjoy during your stay.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Bedroom 11 king, Master-large loft with 1/2 wall & sitting area on top floor
- Bedroom 21 queen
- Bedroom 31 bunk bed, Bottom bunk is a double/top is a twin.
- LoftSitting area on top floor in master
- King size beds (1) Stunning king sized metal sleigh bed with two dressers, mirror and two night stands, Queen size Beds (1) Cherry queen sized bedroom set, Twin or Single Beds (1), Child Beds (1) A fold up cot perfect for a young child is located in the closet of the third bedroom., Bunk Beds (1) Pine wooden bunk beds with a double on the bottom and a twin on the top.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 2
Location Type
- DowntownDowntown Franklin is only 12 miles away to the south and Downtown Bryson City is only approximately 12 miles away to the north
- Mountain ViewFantastic long range and close up mountain views
- RuralOn 4 acres, mostly woods
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Romantic
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Linens ProvidedAll linens provided
- Air ConditioningCentral a/c and heat
- Fireplacewood burning
- Hair Dryer
- Heatingcentral
- InternetWIFI available for checking emails and surfing the net, no large downloads, Youtube, or video streaming
- Iron & Board
- Clothes DryerFull sized unit located in downstairs bathroom closet
- Living RoomLiving room with stone fireplace and flat screen tv
- ParkingPaved parking
- Parking Off StreetAmple parking available for 2-3 vehicles.
- TelephoneFree local calls. Bring a calling card for long distance calls
- Towels Provided
- Washing MachineFull sized unit located in downstairs bathroom closet
- Wood FireplaceAuthentic stacked stone wood burning fireplace
Kitchen
- MicrowaveBuilt in microwave oven
- Coffee Makercoffee grinder in cabinet, Keurig single-pod coffee maker, additional cone style coffee maker
- Dishes & UtensilsTwo 8-piece sets of dishes
- DishwasherFull sized dishwasher
- KitchenA fully equipped kitchen
- Cooking UtensilsFull set of pots, baking pans, and all cutlery and cooking utensils needed to make large meals
- OvenElectric
- Pantry ItemsSpices
- RefrigeratorFull sized refrigerator
- StoveElectric
- Toaster
Dining
- DiningPine dining set that sits 6 comfortably
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- Bookscloset with lots of books to read
- CD Player
- DVD Player2 DVD players, one combination DVD/VHS player
- GamesCards and board games in hallway closet
- Satellite / Cable40 inch satellite flat screen TV in living room
- Stereo
- Television(2) An additional flat screen 27 inch TV with a VCR/DVD player in the master and a small tv in the 3rd bedroom that plays dvds.
- VCR
- Video LibraryDVDs and VHS tapes in hallway closet
Outside
- BalconyDecks have a balcony overlooking the mountains
- BoatBoat rentals are available at Fontana and Nantahala lakes
- Deck / PatioTwo wrap around 8ft-10ft wide decks complete with outdoor furniture-picnic tables as well as rockers and wooden chairs
- GolfGolf available in Downtown Franklin at the Franklin Golf Course, Mill Creek, and in Whittier, approximately 30 minutes away
- Kayak / CanoeCanoe and fishing available 5 miles south of cabin at the Smoky Mountain Fish Camp
- Lawn / Gardensloped lawn
- Outdoor GrillGas grill on main deck
- Ski & SnowboardSkiing/snowboard available in nearby Maggie Valley
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible5 steps to access the main deck to the front door.
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolOne is located in Downtown Franklin at the golf course
Attractions
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- live theater
- museums
- recreation center
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- scenic drives
- antiquing
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- photography
- boating
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- kayaking
- cross country skiing
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- cycling
- mountain biking
- rafting
- rock climbing
- skiing
- snowboarding
- swimming
Notes
- Central Heat and Air Conditioning, Gas Grill (BBQ), Outdoor table, Four Rockers, Picnic table, Teak Chairs
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
33 Reviews
Latest reviews
Cozy cabin
We loved this house. It was warm, and cozy, clean and very, very well furnished. We brought items like soap, tissues, spices, etc and didn't need any of it. We were looking for a quite get away and this fit the bill perfectly--its at the end of a one lane road and not one car drove by the entire week. Several other houses were in the area but not visible from this house and the view from the deck was superb. We ate on the deck when the weather permitted. About half-way between Franklin and Bryson City, shopping for groceries, etc is a trip, but driving along the Little Tennessee River makes the trip worthwhile. All in all, we loved it and really hope we can get back soon.
Beautiful cabin with great scenery
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The cabin comfortably accommodated our party of 8. The kitchen was well equipped and offered a spectacular view of the mountains. Dawn offered great recommendations for nearby restaurants and hiking. We are very likely to return!
Decent, but needs updating
First, I've stayed in a number of different places around the Smoky Mountains--on both the Tennessee and North Carolina side. There was nothing mis-advertised about this cabin and it's pretty bare bones as these sorts of places go. The spectacular view from the porch is not a given for these kinds of cabins, however, and this place has the best I’ve experience.
The major selling point is the ease-of-access, which is not typical of Smoky Mountain cabins. You don't need a four wheel drive vehicle and even the parking in front of the cabin is flat. The proximity to towns worth exploring (e.g. Waynesville) is nice and there are plenty of great hikes just a short drive away.
The internet was clearly stated as being limited in the description and other guests' reviews. That being said, it was so limited that it was often impossible to connect a cell phone as there are limitations on low quality connections with both Android and iOS. That being said, the wifi router is eleven years old and upgrading it might actually improve some of the connectivity issues we experienced. There is zero cell signal, which was also as expected.
As the wifi was not going to support video streaming, it was nice to see a DVD collection. However, why not invest $100 in a more modern DVD player that will support a full screen view with an HDMI connection on the flat screen TV?
The towels, sheets, and kitchen supplies were all plentiful. The king bed had a surprisingly comfy mattress, but the metal bed frame was terrible, leaving a large gap between the mattress and headboard and the mattress and footboard, making the overall setup not particularly comfortable.
Finally, I would be remiss in not mentioning the problems we had in getting into the cabin. I will make allowance for the fact that we were there in the off season, but the door code did not work and the battery for the lock ended up dying completely while we were trying to gain access. After 45 minutes of driving around for a cell signal and trying to talk to the owners, we got in. The owners said the batteries for the lock had just been changed less than a month ago, and that seems like an unusually short lifespan when you consider its likely lack of use in that period. When the caretaker arrived after we'd gained access through alternative means, the batteries were revealed to be a mixture of brands, leading me to suspect they had not all been replaced at the same time.
Jen,
Thank you for noticing that our cabin has a spectacular view, especially considering the wonderful ease of access and proximity to charming nearby towns. Unfortunately, as I have recently learned, unusually cold weather can make batteries lose effectiveness very quickly. Both batteries were changed at the end of December and replaced with two new batteries. My housekeeper had just accessed the cabin the day before to do a spruce up prior to your arrival, and the door lock worked fine. Luckily, we have an alternate method in place to acces the cabin, which you used to gain entrance.
As to the bed, we have a luxury mattress with a beautiful metal frame bed that many tenants have mentioned that they found extremely comfortable. We also have a dvd player that can be programmed for a full screen at the touch of a button. As our VRBO page states, we are limited to satellite internet as that is all that is available in the mountains at this time.
It is unfortunate that you were inconvenienced upon arrival. We apologized and sent our housekeeper out as soon as we realised that that you were experiencing some difficulty. We also called to check on you to see if you had any concerns afterwards. If you had mentioned any questions or concerns at that time or at anytime during your stay, we would have been able to address them in a timely fashion. This is the main reason that we call or email our visitors on the first day of arrival.
Great location
We were not able to stay during hurricane Irma, but have stayed with Dawn before. This is a perfect get a way location. Quiet, well maintained, and comfortable. They have thought of everything.
the Younts
Beautiful cabin in tranquil mountain setting with a beautiful view!
Our family and our dogs really enjoyed our stay at this cabin. It is bright, immaculately clean, open and airy with a gorgeous view! The kitchen is adequately stocked with spices and appliances, dishes, glasses, etc. The view is absolutely gorgeous from the deck and the loft master bedroom. The beds are very comfortable. There is WIFI, but it is sketchy. However, other cabins we've rented in the past have had no WIFI, so some was certainly better than the usual none. The location of this cabin is also wonderful. It is secluded, but other cabins are in walking distance and there are nice roads to take walks. It is also a great location for accessing the quaint surrounding towns like, Bryson City, Cherokee, Dillsboro, Franklin, Waynesville, and Maggie Valley. We had a wonderful time and definitely plan on returning.
Great experience!
The only thing I would change is the acoustics between the first and the second floor. It is very loud between the floors. Other then that it was a great experience. Beautiful cabin and scenery.
Location
White-Water Rafting, Skiing, Canoeing, Fishing, Smoky Mountain Railway, Nantahala Outdoor Center, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Cherokee Indian Reservation and Casino, Gem Mining, zip lining in Nantahala, or Highlands, U-Pick fruit and vegetables during summer and early fall
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Minimum one week stay over major holidays, July and October. Credit card payments accepted. Checks accepted if received 1 month prior to arrival.