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Cabin on the mountain with great view.

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BRAND new shower in guest bedroom
A gorgeous, private view to wake up to every morning!
An authentic hand-built barn door separates the kitchen from the guest room.
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Ruby City Gems & Minerals
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cabin on the mountain with great view.

Newly renovated cabin with sleeping arrange for six. Cabin has all new kitchen appliances and all new bedding in bedrooms. Large front porch opens to a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and Franklin. There are two bedrooms, one with queen size bed and full bath and the other bedroom has 2 full size beds and a full bath.The local town of Franklin is a cozy town, offering fine dining and antique shopping that you can enjoy after a day of hiking trails or canoeing down the Little Tennessee River. There is also plenty of river walk trails and mountain hiking available for you!
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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in the mountains. Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Nantahala National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, cycling and mountain climbing.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Ruby City Gems & Minerals - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Scottish Tartans Museum - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • The Factory - 7 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe REL - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gondola’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Charro Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jared B.

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

Great trip

Good location, close to grocery stores and restaurants. Which is very nice with a baby!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam B.

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

Experience was great. The location, cabin, communication with owner. Quiet little town, good trip!

It was very easy and able to contact owner about anything was easy and quick answers.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dietrich M.

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

Bear Paw Hill

The property was amazing and so was Bill Jones. It’s a quiet environment and very relaxing. Mr. Bill was very accommodating from the beginning, making sure we arrived safely and to see if we needed anything. Beautiful location and very well maintained. I would definitely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Randal G.

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

Bear Paw Cottage, Franklin, NC

It was just as advertised. Clean and comfortable. It's a very easy and short drive into downtown Franklin. There's abird feeder close to the porch and it was wonderful sitting and watching the birds in the morning, afternoon, and evening. We cooked a couple of meals and had enough kitchen utensils to do so easily. When returning we'll take bath soap but other than that we had everything we needed. Although we watched very, very little TV, (brush up on using streamling services like Roku if you're not familiar with such)...finding a couple of college football games was a bit of a challenge navigating to the propoer streaming service. But once we learned the various service offerings it was fine. The owner responded to a couple of emails promptly prior to our arrival. All of the instructions were printed in a binder onsite and clearly stated. We will certainly stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra N.

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

Great location

The property was in a quiet area. The owner was great. If you needed anything he would answer your questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wendy B.

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

Great Location

I really liked the location of this property. It was quiet but still close to everything. The large porch was great. Plenty of room for us in the house as well. While our experience wasn't as bad as the review before mine, and the house itself was clean, there were some bugs and evidence of bugs visible. We live in the south and know that bugs will get in no matter what, but it's definitely an issue that should be fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Agata M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very dirty smelly cabin

After opening the front door the odor was unbearable. Mix of sweaty socks and urine. Unfortunately pictures of cabin do not show the smell. We immediately opened all windows. After inspecting the cabin we saw that it was dirty (dirty kitchen cabinet doors, dirty fridge, dust everywhere, dirty couch, dirty chairs and termite pellets). I communicated it right away to the host. He did not arrange for a cleaning he only asked for pictures. (I sent him pics but heard nothing, a good host would not want his guests to stay at a dirty place). That night the bathroom by the driveway started smelling like a septic tank with a smell of faecal matter. So bad that our friends put tiger balm (very strong eucalyptus like paste) into their nose to cover the smell. One friend started to show allergic reactions (probably due to animal dander). Plus on top you don’t have privacy. The host installed ring cameras on the house. And the house has a serious termite problem. (Termite frass was adding up everywhere on the floors in the house like crazy in the 3 days). Next morning I took the initiative and asked the host for someone to clean up the place but heard only excuses. The house and backyard is very small. You can’t go for a hike cause it’s residential area. So to do anything you’ll have to take the car and drive out and the driveway is super steep. The following night showering in that smelly bathroom the water wasn’t going down. I communicated this to the host and I did not even hear back! My text was ignored. I was very happy to check out on the 3rd day and suggested to the host to reimburse the cleaning fee cause the house was so dirty! Then he was able to respond immediately! With a false accusation that this is what I was after! Horrible experience with this person! Will never go back and cannot recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maeghan d.

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

Great views!

Great 2 bedroom cabin with easy access to rafting and hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2021
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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia R.

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

Cozy cabin

The cabin is located on a ridge and has everything you need. You are not completely secluded and you can hear the traffic coming from the road. The only draw back was that there were dead bugs and I saw a few live roaches in the kitchen. Aside from that, my kids really enjoyed it and we would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

Beautiful view and close to Franklin.

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

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

Convenient location to town/groceries and as a home base for western NC day trips.

The house is a bit dated and has a musty smell, but there were scented candles and ceiling fans to help. It’s rustic and tidy, and appointed with basic necessities. The master bed is quite comfortable and there are plenty of extra blankets. The view from the firepit is nice at sunset and they provide plenty of firewood for your stay (which is great!). Without the firepit, there would have been very little draw for just hanging at the house, and it’s a bit overpriced for other comparable rentals, but it’s a decent and comfortable place to rest your head for day trips around the area. Oh, and the owner was VERY fast to respond to communication/questions. We give it an overall 7/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Beautiful view!

We had a great time. The view from this cabin is magnificent. It is also close to downtown and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Relaxing treehouse

Loved the place. Everything my husband and I needed. Very comfortable and nice decor. TV and WiFi were great. Close to town. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

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

Great location

The house is in a perfect spot for a mountain get away. It is convenient to several towns, hiking trails and stores. My family really enjoyed unwinding by the fire pit. Be sure to have AWD or 4WD to get up the driveway. There is no dinning table if you're looking for a family sit down meal experience which wasn't an issue for us, as we cooked over the fire. The house really was the perfect size for my family of four.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Stay in the mountains

Nice cozy place Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcy C.

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

Bear Paw

We had a great time staying at Bear Paw cabin. Had a little trouble with the key box but the owner was very quick to help. Great communication! This is a basic cabin, not luxury accommodations. It was clean and the beds were comfortable. The firepit was great and there was even a little view from the firepit area. I think this is the first time I have stayed anywhere that actually provided firewood. They even left fire starters and a long lighter. Very nice touch! The firepit area is very very dark at night, though. Be careful going up and down the porch steps. Maybe some cheap solar lights would be helpful in this area. Overall, great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasuaki H.

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

Great room and location

We greatly enjoyed out stay at Bill's cabin. Easy check-in and rooms were clean and organized. Enjoyed the decor and overall was well well stocked with necessities. Bill also responds very quickly to messages. Also a great location to get to many of the attractions in the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Great weekend getaway!

We just loved this cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

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

Simple, comfortable and clean

Bill was a pleasure to deal with and reviews on this property are accurate. Location is peaceful and private.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great cabin in the forest!

Bill made the entire experience easy. He responded to my request very quickly. The check in process was effortless. The cabin was in a nice location and well-equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doc S.

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

Wonderful Visit

Loved the location. It was perfect for our trip! Owner was very prompt answering questions!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

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

5/5

Nice cozy house overlooking the mountains. As advertised and close to down town Franklin. Would recommend again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

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

Felt Like Home

From check in to check out, our experience here was great. The manager was polite and quick to respond with any questions. Communication was great! Cabin was extra clean with great amenities. It had everything we needed! We were comfortable and happy with everything. If you are looking for a great place to stay, this is it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

John P.

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

Hidden Get away.

All in all this was a great place for our family to get away from the hustle and bustle. We have stayed in high end places through VRBO and although this was not that, it was great for us. Like they say it is all about location!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle d.

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

Great View and Close to Town

We enjoyed the great deck with a nice view and shade to enjoy the moutain air with privacy and tranquility as well as proximity to downtown and outdoor activities. The cabin was as promised, including cozy decorations and the comforts of home. Bill was helpful and quick to respond. We will be back when the opportunity arises. One note is that the road leading to the cabin is steep with several pot holes and needs repair, which is expected soon and is not under the owner's control. A low riding vehicle would likely have issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
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