Nestled in the Mountains near Dry Falls! Easy access!

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Come sit around the fire and enjoy the Mountain View.

Relax in the hammock and take in the fresh mountain air!

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Dryer

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Franklin, NC

Cullasaja Falls7 min drive
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts14 min drive
Dry Falls16 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)82 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Newly remodeled private modern farmhouse with easy access, nestled amongst the trees in a quiet neighborhood with rocking chair front porch to sit and listen to the Cullasaja River and enjoy a cup of morning coffee! Also enjoy the serene outdoors right in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains just minutes from downtown Franklin and Highlands/Cashiers. The waterfalls are a must see! This house sits right above the Cullasaja river so the sound of the rapids is in your back door! During the fall and winter you will have views of the river from the porch! We are just minutes from area attractions If you enjoy hiking, waterfalls, gem mining, snow tubing, rafting, fishing, riding motorcycles, and beautiful scenery this is the place for you!

We are centrally located between Franklin and Highlands/Cashiers. We are just minutes from Dry Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. The closest grocery store is 6 minutes away. Downtown Franklin is 8 minutes away with shopping, eating, and breweries. We are just 45 minutes from the Cherokee casino and 10 minutes from the Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center! There are a lot of hiking trails in the area as well. Standing Indian Trail Peak, Nantahala National Forest, Wayah Bald Fire Tower, and Bartram Trail just to name a few.

We offer a fully equipped kitchen should you choose to eat in or just relax and go downtown to grab something from one of the local restaurants and take a stroll through all of the quaint little shops!

We like to refer to this property as Turtle Haven. It is named in a tribute to our parents. My mom and dad called each other “Big Turtle” after my mom endured chemotherapy treatments and lost all of her hair. She would be in bed under the blankets and my dad said she looked like a turtle. From that day forward they called each other “Big Turtle” . This is our way of keeping their memory alive. We hope you make lots of memories here just as we have!

Come visit Franklin, NC and see why “life is better in the country” and where southern hospitality is a way of life!

***There is a security camera on the exterior of the house. No indoor cameras!!!

Property manager

Selena Lisenbee

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please place the dishes in the dishwasher and start the dishwasher with the provided dishwasher tab. Remove all linens and place in front of washer.

Please remove all trash and dispose of at the dump station on the Highlands Road on your way out of town.

If either gateways are removed/tampered with there will be a $250 replacement fee.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is on a river. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Highlands Biological Station are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Whistle Stop Mall and Mason Mountain Mine. Highlands Aerial Park and Cashiers Farmers Market 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

Cullasaja Falls - 7 min drive
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 14 min drive
Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 15 min drive
Dry Falls - 16 min drive
Old Edwards Club - 31 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 12 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 13 min drive
Caffe Rel - 12 min drive
KFC - 10 min drive
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nestled in the Mountains near Dry Falls! Easy access! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nestled in the Mountains near Dry Falls! Easy access! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nestled in the Mountains near Dry Falls! Easy access! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nestled in the Mountains near Dry Falls! Easy access! located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cullasaja Falls and Jackson Hole Gem Mine. Harris Medical Park of Franklin and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

5 June 2024

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

Perfect Cozy House

I came into town for a few days to house shop with a realtor and brought my two teenage kids along. This house was just perfect and so cute! Looks exactly like in the online photos. Selena was awesome - we decided to extend our stay by another day and she was super responsive. I would definitely recommend this home!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mildred G.

29 Apr 2024

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

Hunting waterfalls

We loved the house. Great location. We had everything we needed. Close to restaurants and places to explore. We would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

30 Dec 2022

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

Christmas Vacation

This was a fantastic choice for a Christmas getaway with the family. The house has everything you need to feel like a home. Close to get hiking and much more!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

2 Nov 2022

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

Cozy and Comfortable

My husband and I got a quick weekend away. The house was perfect!! Cozy, clean, and comfortable. We a had a great time hiking, eating great food, and having a bon fire. We will be back!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Selena Lisenbee

Hello, My brother Mark and I will be your host during your stay. We grew up here on this very property which was once an apple orchard that our family owned and operated. Our grandparents lived in this very house. This property has been a part of our family for over 100 years. We couldn't bear the thoughts of selling out to someone else so we decided we would share it with you in hopes that you will create just many wonderful memories here as we have. We hope you enjoy your stay here and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out. Selena and Mark

Why they chose this property

If you are looking for privacy and peaceful this is the place for you. You can sit on the front porch and listen to the rapids of the Cullasaja River while you have your morning coffee. You can also sit around the fire pit and enjoy the serene outdoors and soak in the mountain views. We are centrally located between Highlands/Cashiers and Downtown Franklin with lots of waterfalls in between.