Chalet

On the Mountain - 200 Acres of Privacy!

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Franklin, NC

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
‪19 min drive‬
Gold City Gem Mine
‪22 min drive‬
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

On the Mountain - 200 Acres of Privacy!

A Smokey Mountain Chalet on two hundred acres of private property with a million dollar view from 3,500 feet above sea level. Overlooking clouds, pastures, streams, waterfalls, ponds and forest; wake up to crisp clean mountain air filled with the sounds of nature. At night, gaze at a sky full of stars that city dwellers never see. Mother Nature at her finest awaits you here. Adjacent to Nantahala National Forest the property has over 4 miles of it's own trails for hikes, mountain bikes, horses or ATVs. Also, we have 4 spring fed streams originating on our mountain where many guests have found rubies, garnets and other gems.

The Chalet includes: a loft with a king size bed and private 1/2 bathroom upstairs; one bedroom with two twin beds downstairs next to a full bathroom; a fully equipped kitchen; a great front deck/porch; a picnic area next to a beautiful stream; outdoor fire pit; a big screen television with DVD player (bring your own movies or choose from our collection.)

Our Chalet is an excellent place to disconnect from hectic pace of our digital world and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. Please note there is no cell phone service, cable TV or internet/WIFI due to our location in the Smokey Mountains.

PLEASE NOTE WE OFFER A 40% DISCOUNT FOR STAYS 7 OR MORE NIGHTS!!!

Franklin, NC is in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. 25 minutes to excellent restaurants in Franklin, Highlands or Sylva, NC; Just 75 minutes from Asheville and 2.5 hours from Atlanta, GA; 25 minutes to Western Carolina University; 45 minutes to the Cherokee Reservation/Casino or whitewater rafting & tubing on the Nantahala River; 66 miles to Gatlinburg, TN; and within an hour of seven of the "Top Fifty Hiking Trails in the USA". Great golf courses, trout fishing, gem mines or searching for antiques are all available, nearby.

Keywords: Chalet, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, Western Carolina, mountain bike, trails, ATV, horses, stable, hiking,

Property manager

Martin Cone

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Must leave house reasonably clean or you will be charged an additional cleaning fee.

Must remove all perishables and properly dispose of trash in outside containers using trash bags (provided.)

Please refrain from eating in the bedrooms. Especially children! Excessively soiled linens or bedding will result in an additional cleaning fee.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this chalet is in a rural area and in the mountains. Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and The Factory are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Whistle Stop Mall and Mason Mountain Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Franklin, NC

What's nearby

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
Gold City Gem Mine - 22 min drive - 19.0 km
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 32 min drive - 20.5 km
Lake Glenville - 42 min drive - 31.4 km
Western Carolina University - 46 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
‪Caffe Rel - ‬17 min drive
‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬16 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive
‪Asian King Buffet - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Mountain - 200 Acres of Privacy! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On the Mountain - 200 Acres of Privacy!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Mountain - 200 Acres of Privacy!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On the Mountain - 200 Acres of Privacy! located?

Situated in the mountains, this chalet is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Harris Medical Park of Franklin and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. Scottish Tartans Musuem and Angel Medical Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

23 Jun, 2025

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

Secluded with Mountain Views

June 17 - 20th, 2025What a wonderful visit!Peace and quiet, beautiful mountain views and many trails for hiking. Clean, comfortable and welcoming cabin. The hosts/owners were friendly and helpful.We will definitely be back for another stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cullen n.

16 Mar, 2025

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

Amazing time in the mountains

It was amazing, the beautiful scenery and the amazing views waking up every morning, breath taking! The drive up to the chalet was steep but no need for any 4wd vehicle. The hosts were amazing very friendly! 10/10 would stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa P.

28 Nov, 2024

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

Beautiful Views

Beautiful location and very clean. The host is very responsive and gave clear directions. Will definitely return!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis F.

31 Aug, 2024

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

Smokey Mountain

Great place great views.Hosts treated us great.It’s everything they said it was can’t wait to go back

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey m.

11 Nov, 2024

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

Chalet Treasure

Georgeous mountain property! Loved the views and watching the animals. Owners were very nice and accomodating. On our list of returns!!

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

marlon s.

14 Oct, 2024

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

Lovely place

My wife and I had a great time in the mountains. The home was warm and hosts were very accommodation. Only issue to me was that there is no cell connections or wifi. Not a deal breaker for sure. I highly recommend this lovely home for your next get away!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane c.

2 Jul, 2024

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

Mountain retreat

Place was beautiful, but the swarming "ladybugs " put quite a damper on the visit

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea Y.

30 Jun, 2024

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

Amazing mountain getaway

This was such a peaceful and beautiful place to unplug and unwind. The property was extensive and the hosts were very welcoming. The cows, donkeys, and horses were so fun to watch off the beautiful deck beneath the scenic mountain view. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

shanna h.

3 Jul, 2024

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

Always a good time

My mom and I have stayed here numerous times. Melody and Martin are always friendly and willing to go out of their way. The dogs are friendly too! Love getting to spend time with the fresh air, the moutains and all of the pasture animals.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

23 Oct, 2023

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

Slice of Heaven

This place was awesome. The logger trails were great. Would be perfect for an experience mountain biker.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Scott S.

12 Jul, 2022

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

Fantastic Location to Unplug!

This is a great spot to unplug and get away while still being close enough to Franklin, the Highlands, and more with plenty to do!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

mel m., Oakdale,Mn,USA

19 Apr, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay with beautiful views!

Great stay with family! Property is one of a kind, one of the most unique stays we've ever stayed at! Chalet is back to the basics with no internet and phone service at the location, really didn't miss it. It was a great stay and the host's Martin & Melody were wonderful! Thanks for everything God bless you both!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny G.

15 Sept, 2024

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

Get away

The pictures do not do it justice. This is a beautiful home with a million-dollar view. The home has everything you need. The host was welcoming and friendly. And so was his Great Pyrenees Honey Bear she loves belly rubs. There is NO internet, NO TV and NO cell service and it is a challenge to get there. But it is definitely worth it. Bring a book or some games and enjoy the peace and quiet. We will definitely go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

10 Jul, 2024

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

Peace and Quiet

This chalet is everything it says….secluded, serene! Martin and Melody are warm and friendly, the perfect hosts. Watching the critters was amusing especially the calves playing. Then nights watching the fireflies!! Loved it. The view in summer was beautiful I can but imagine it in the fall. I hope to be back maybe doing a mom/ daughter stay with my 2 daughters. Thank you so much Martin and Melody for sharing your piece of paradise! This is truly Gods Country!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela T.

11 Jan, 2024

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

Our perfect Christmas/ New Year gateway!!!

Martin and Melody, What a amazing time we had at your chalet. This is a third time coming and each time we just are so amazed. We enjoy the christmas decorations, we felt right at home. My boys enjoy riding the atv and morning walks through the trails. The weather was just perfect for our family. Thank you once again for hosting us at your charlet. A real gem in the mountain! Looking forward to our next adventure soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

22 Aug, 2022

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

The Chalet and property are a great place to unplug, enjoy the scenery, explore nature, and relax.

We stayed in the Chalet a few years ago and loved it. This year's stay was equally enjoyable. Melody and Martin have a piece of heaven there and enjoy sharing with others. My wife and I are very much into nature and the trails on the property provide visitors access to the forest with a variety of birds, trees, and wildflowers. For those that like to site see, it's a short drive into Franklin for shopping, eating, and wifi access for those that just can't spend a relaxing vacation unplugged from social media. Other towns, waterfalls, and hiking trails are easily accessed from the Chalet. We will definitely be returning next summer for another excellent vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia F., Nashville, TN

17 Aug, 2020

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

A perfect escape!

I enjoyed this stay with my husband, 4-yr-old, and 9-mo-old. My 4-yr-old made best friends with the dogs, loved splashing in the creek, and exploring the property in general. The view is unbeatable, and such a gorgeous way to wake up each morning. Our first night, clear skies showed off buckets of stars. In addition to enjoying the property itself, we had a good time on short day trips to hunt waterfalls and go tubing. The chalet was clean and comfortable. We picked up groceries on our way in and cooked all our meals on site, and the kitchen had everything we needed. A great spot to truly unplug and enjoy a peaceful retreat.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela T., DAVIE

24 Jun, 2021

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

Paradise in the Middle of Mountains

Melody and Martin, staying at your your Chalet has been an amazing experience. We are beyond excited to come back and experience our morning walks through the trails. Refreshing ourself in the waterfalls next to dynamite road. Boys enjoy playing with HoneyBear, Corndog, Bentley and Bailey. Feeding the horses and petting them was amazing. All together we are beyond thankful for this summer vacation. Thank you for you hospitality and kindness you guys are amazing. Our daily morning coffee setting on the porch was incredible with the mountain views with cows, horses and donkey around. There's was much to do at the farm we never left the Chalet unless we were going to town to get groceries. Our family can't wait to come back in the winter time. Thank you so much once again Melody and Martin.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

26 Sept, 2024

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

Peace and quiet at last!

This property is so good I want to keep it a secret, but the owners are such good hosts that I just have to do them the favor of reviewing it for them. We were looking for a way to get away from the city and have some peace and quiet for a change, and that's what we got. We also got beautiful views and help when we needed it. The chalet is beautiful, and waking up to those views was amazing. It was very peaceful and restful. We will be going back. Didn't get to spend much time on the property during the day because we were out and about so much, but I took a short walk on the logging roads and found some really interesting plants and mushrooms to photograph. We have a Tesla Model Y LR and I was able to plug in to the 120v outlet on the porch and get a day's worth of charge overnight each night, even though it's only L1. Martin tells me they're considering putting in a L2 charger, but I am not sure that's necessary. Martin, if you do, make sure it uses a NACS (North American Charging Standard) plug, please. It's a wonderful property, but it may not be for everyone. There was no Internet access and no phone service for us, but then, that's part of why we chose it. It forced me to stop working (business owner/workaholic here) and rest for a change. That may also change in the future, I don't know, but it was definitely a feature for us and not an issue. We had a wonderful time. I give this VRBO and the hosts 5 stars. Thank you again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

LARRY B.

22 Oct, 2024

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

Back to the countryside

Loved the beautiful setting and the home was wonderful. Having animals around was great. Great place for a 'peace and quiet' kind of week.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

13 Dec, 2022

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

Great spot in the country

Very pretty spot in the southern Appalachians. Great views and large property.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wilma K., Bradenton

22 Oct, 2022

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

Week on the farm

Martin and Melody are wonderful hosts. The location of the Chalet is fabulous, so serene. Nice to see the cows, horses, donkeys and dogs wander around. Not having internet or cell phone wasn't too bad, watched a ton of movies and enjoyed the fire place.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta Z., Palm Beach Gardens

27 Sept, 2022

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

Farm paradise

We loved the cozy chalet and farm environment. A bit remote, but all paved roads. Great mountain get-away!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

25 Sept, 2022

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

Tranquility at it's Best!

This was a true mountain getaway. The view of pastures and mountains from the deck as well as inside the well appointed Chalet were breathtaking. Loft bedroom was very comfortable and the huge stone fireplace was a bonus. Easy hiking on logging roads right out the back door. We enjoyed every second and hope to return again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon F.

31 Aug, 2022

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

Heaven on the mountainside

The Chalet and the owners we're absolutely terrific! The property is so beautiful and incredibly unique that written word cannot describe its splendor! With miles of trails, there was almost no need to leave the property! The cows, horses and donkeys were such a pleasant sight and sound to have around. The night sky was full of shooting stars and so clear you can see satilittes orbiting!! Last but certainly not least were the pups!! We were blessed by having the 4 farm pups come up and visit us regularly. Sometimes they were there waiting for us when we got back from a hike or we came across them on the property trails. We have done dozens of VRBO rentals in the past and this one was by FAR the best! You won't be disappointed by this rental, you'll be astonished!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022