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Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains

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A paved pathway leading to a table and chairs set in a garden with a view of a forested hillside.
A garden with a paved walkway, a bird feeder, and a stone stack.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a view.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, a cushioned sofa, and a wicker basket.
A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by six wooden chairs. A black refrigerator is in the background, and a window with blinds is to the right.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mill Creek Country Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪56 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

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About the area

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 ecotours and mountain biking.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mill Creek Country Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Western Carolina University - 39 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 47 min drive - 60.8 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 56 min drive - 75.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Slanted Window - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬10 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 6 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains on 16 May 2027 start from £451, 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 at Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains?

On-site 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?

Checkout 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 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I really enjoyed this property for five nights. The unit was very clean and comfortable and as advertised. Sally made sure that we were well taken care of. Five stars from us!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Cardinal's Rest. You can tell that this is a retreat that is well cared for and beloved. Beds were comfortable and we had everything we needed. Kitchen is well stocked and furnishings are very nice. The view is exceptional and the best thing about the property. Convenient to Franklin and near enough to Highlands to enjoy a date night or day trip. We were very happy and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Pricey but perfect! I have stayed at Cardinal’s Nest many times and have delighted in sharing it with friends & family. It was a bit more expensive than my previous stays but many improvements were made and I loved everything about it! One exception was golf at Mill Creek GC. It was in very poor condition!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Mill Creek

Wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very good, clean, and comfortable. We love the area in the views.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2026
Thanks so much Robert! We love that our properties present clean and well appointed and we always do our best, even at this very busy time of year. We appreciate your taking time to leave us a review! Sally and our Cleaning and Management Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Beautiful condo and great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2021
Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very lovely villa with a spectacular view.

Great experience overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location and view

would stay there again if in the area
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thanks for your review! This is a brand new rental for us so your review is valuable. We are proud of this beautiful property and look forward to it becoming a very popular one.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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