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Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains

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Outdoor dining
Front of Villa
View from Screened porch
Screen Porch
Screen Porch

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Mill Creek Country Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains

2 Bedroom, 2 bath Villa at the top of Mill Creek Country Club in the Smoky Mountains. Gated community With Easy access and paved to the door.

Breathtaking Views every day - Watch the sun rise as while you sip your morning coffee sitting on the screened porch or on the open patio.

Play Golf at Mill Creek golf course - no membership required.

Enjoy all the amenities of a Luxury Villa, full kitchen with appliances, washer and dryer, Direct TV Satellite , High Speed internet
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this villa is in the mountains. Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Nantahala National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parker Meadows Park and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Mill Creek Country Club - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Western Carolina University - 44 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 45 min drive - 58.3 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 63 min drive - 78.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Slanted Window - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Leo’s Caffe Italia - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Redneck Romeo’s - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains?

As of Apr 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains on Apr 27, 2026 start from $259, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Parker Meadows Park. Franklin Golf Course and The Factory are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mill Creek

Wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Mountain Villa with a wonderful view!

Very clean with everything you need for a relaxing time in the mountains. The property managers, Jerry & Sally Mass, went above & beyond to answer any questions and see that we had everything we needed. The view of the mountains while we drank our morning coffee was beautiful. We enjoyed our stay 10/17-10/23. Ralph & Barbara Stinson-Florida
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Franklin NC

Our condo was very clean and fullfilled all of our needs! Very easy access to and quiet community! Very safe to take morning walks. Your reps, Sally & Jerry, were only a phone call away, if we needed them. It's a beautiful location! We even saw a pretty fox! This is our 2nd stay there. We'll go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Cardinals Nest is the perfect place to escape to! I live in a very small place nearby and booked this for my family visiting from out of town. It is roomy yet cozy, perfectly decorated, and so well appointed! The owners have thought of absolutely everything. The view is spectacular! Our only problem had nothing to do with the house; it was due to the crazy weather. The snow and ice kept us stranded up there for a couple days until it was safe to navigate the road in and out...but if you're going to get stuck somewhere, there couldn't be a better spot. I highly recommend the Cardinals Nest!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view

We had an amazing long weekend here. The condo is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Everything we needed was there. We thoroughly enjoyed the amazing patio and the view is spectacular. For such a view, it is a relatively easy drive but do try to get there before dark. It is an easy drive to Franklin. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Beautiful condo and great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Very lovely villa with a spectacular view.

Great experience overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Vacation Let Down!!

We set off on our trip to the mountains to a place that advertised a beautiful view!! We arrived at this property only to find the owners were there. They decided to come for the week even though the property was rented. When we told them that we had rented the property they acted as if it was no big deal that they decided to come and we could just stay at another place. This property is managed by a third party, who was as surprised as we were that the owners just showed up. The property manager promptly moved us to another place that was significantly smaller and had NO view of mountains......which is why we were there in the first place!!! They also gave us a significant refund for part of the stay. We appreciated there immediate attentiveness to us and it was not there fault. HOWEVER.....if you can't communicate with the owners enough to prevent this type of behavior then maybe you should drop the property and rent other places. Totally Unacceptable!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing bad to say

Beautiful, clean property that was perfect for a stress free getaway. Gorgeous views. Easy access for a day of waterfall hunting. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Minna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful view

Wonderful view with an abundance of birds and wildlife. Very relaxing and easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding View

Didn't give 5 stars on cleanliness as the oven was in dire need of a cleaning. Needed a peaceful getaway with a wonderful view and Cardinal's Nest more than delivered. Thanks!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rolando M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

We had a great time during our 2 week stay at this place. House is very confortable
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location and view

would stay there again if in the area
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the villa and view

The villa was very relaxing and beautiful. Everything that I needed seemed to be there. The view was awesome. I've been to the mountains many times but the view there was the best. Loved it😍
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy A.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sally Mass, Realtor-Broker, Property Manager

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Sally Mass - Realtor and Property Manager
Lived in Franklin, NC for 20 years

Why they chose this property

Great Golf and Nature getaway in the Mountains.
Close to shopping, Gem Mining, white water Rafting and the Appalachian Trail.

What makes this property unique

Cool Mountain Air

In the mountains but close to Franklin, NC

Languages:

English

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