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Scenic Western Carolina Mountain Retreat - Spacious 4-bedroom house with WiFi

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A wooden deck with a rustic fire pit and a view of mountains.
Game room
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a bar stool.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an onsite pool table.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • On-site fitness center
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Prentiss Bridge Stream Access
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, The Factory
    ‪12 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Scenic Western Carolina Mountain Retreat - Spacious 4-bedroom house with WiFi

Relax with the whole family (or two) or groups of friends at this peaceful and secluded mountain refuge. One of the best views in western North Carolina. High speed Wi-Fi. Pool table. Hot tub. Sauna. Gas grill. Multiple patios. Two full kitchens. Recently fully renovated. Rainfall shower. Soaking Tub. Kegerator and wine fridge. Workout room with rowing machine and free weights and rack. Located miles from the Appalachian Trail and the Nantahala National Forest. An hour or less from Asheville, skiing, rafting, tubing, and more. With 4 bedrooms including a king bed, 2 queen beds, a bunk bed, and a full bed. We hope you enjoy what our place and western North Carolina mountains has to offer.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please don't use the owners' fine china.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Checkout is promptly at 10 am. Doors lock automatically. Please don’t lock any doors from the inside.
When you leave, please leave the towels and sheets and pillowcases that were used upstairs in the master bathtub and those from downstairs in front of the washer/dryer by the bathroom downstairs.
For your trash, there isn’t trash service in the mountains, so here is the closest place to drop it off: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u1YRL4h62xpXbsKC7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4145568
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 22
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

Clarks Chapel, a neighborhood in Franklin, is home to this vacation home. Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum and Macon County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Whistle Stop Mall and Mason Mountain Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Prentiss Bridge Stream Access - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Tessentee Bottomland Preserve - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • The Factory - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum - 12 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic Western Carolina Mountain Retreat - Spacious 4-bedroom house with WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Scenic Western Carolina Mountain Retreat - Spacious 4-bedroom house with WiFi?

As of Sep 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Western Carolina Mountain Retreat - Spacious 4-bedroom house with WiFi on Sep 28, 2026 start from $300, 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 Scenic Western Carolina Mountain Retreat - Spacious 4-bedroom house with WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scenic Western Carolina Mountain Retreat - Spacious 4-bedroom house with WiFi?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Scenic Western Carolina Mountain Retreat - Spacious 4-bedroom house with WiFi located?

Located in Clarks Chapel, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Prentiss Bridge Stream Access. Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum and Whistle Stop Mall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have family reunion in Franklin NC every summer and this was a wonderful place to spend time at with my family. My granddaughers who have never been to the mountains found it wonderful and also the views.Thank you for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic views and extremely clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully appointed and super great accommodating owner. 2 kitchens very nicely done and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views

We wanted great mountain view with hot tub and this home was worth every nickel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
I received an email from Vrbo with a door code for the property, but none of the four doors opened with the code provided. After two days of travel, the only way to enter the home was through a sliding glass door that had been left unlocked.One of the Vrbo emails indicated that the host had sent us a message, but when I opened it, the message was blank. I emailed the host to report the issue with the door code and never received a response. There should have been a phone number for the host or at least a local cleaning person who could assist with entry.Another concern was the condition of the driveway. The deep ruts on the very steep ramp leading to the house could easily damage a vehicle’s suspension. The driveway needs maintenance or asphalt at least halfway up the incline.Once inside, I was able to change the code on one of the four locked doors and left a written note for the cleaning staff. The interior of the home was excellent and matched the images shown online.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great

The house was great and worked perfect for the 8 of us.Great view as well. Michael was great and quick to respond to any questions I had before booking. Before arri ving he also messaged us with what we needed to know. I would stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful Place in an excellent location.

Wonderful Place in an excellent location, place needs a spring cleaning. We enjoyed our weekend stay at Michael's home. Beautiful views when it wasn't raining or hazy. Hot tub, sauna and pool table were a hit with the college students and child. Items that need attention: Gas grill (regulator issues), Recliner broken (upstairs), DVD didn't work (upstairs) and the Espresso maker (leaks). No complaints with sleeping accommodations. The driveway was a challenge for our two-wheel drive vehicles, but we made it to the reward at the top. Wish we could have stayed longer with better weather. We definitely recommend staying there, you won't want to leave. Michael, Thank you for the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Michael McGinley

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I am the third generation of the family with this property. I just completely renovated and upgraded and put all the things I wanted in the house. I live in Atlanta and am not able to use it as often as I like, so I hope to share it with others whenever possible.

Why they chose this property

The family originally lived in Highlands/Cashiers, and they moved to this place because of the view, which is just spectacular.

What makes this property unique

This property is just the most peaceful refuge. My grandparents loved providing a safe and happy place for family and friends and weary travelers to rest, relax, and enjoy a good meal. We hope you find this place to be the way they intended, a scenic mountain refuge where all are welcomed. We hope it feels like home.

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