Welcome to The Chickadee Nest Retreat / Hot Tub WiFi

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A hot tub with a view of trees, a control panel, and a bench.
A spacious living room with a grey sofa, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a kitchen with modern appliances.
A wooden staircase with metal railings and a white wall at the top.
A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, stainless steel appliances, and blue cabinets.
A stone fireplace with a black mantel, a framed painting of a deer, and a rustic shelf above it.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Futon and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Franklin

Franklin is home to this holiday home. Scottish Tartans Museum and Macon County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mason Mountain Mine and Whistle Stop Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Western Carolina University - 35 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 35 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 49 min drive - 70.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Slanted Window - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to The Chickadee Nest Retreat / Hot Tub WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Welcome to The Chickadee Nest Retreat / Hot Tub WiFi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to The Chickadee Nest Retreat / Hot Tub WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to The Chickadee Nest Retreat / Hot Tub WiFi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to The Chickadee Nest Retreat / Hot Tub WiFi located?

This family-friendly Franklin holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Angel Medical Center. Macon County Historical Museum and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are also within 3 miles (5 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 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Lovely cabin in a perfect location! Had a blast with the pool table downstairs. Loved how easy it was to pop into Franklin for dinner, or hit the open road on the motorcycles
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay with Family.

Great clean home close to town, perfect for our family of 4 plus two dogs for the week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2025
Thank you so much! We enjoyed hosting you and your family! We welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in Franklin

The family and i had a great stay at Chickadee Nest. Very roomy with all the accommodations. Pool table was awesome and super comfy beds. Hope to book it again on our next trip to Franklin.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

We loved our stay here! Cabin was clean, spacious and well stocked. Owner was very easy to work with, would definitely recommend to anyone looking to be close to town but still have a nice view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2024
Thank you April! We are so glad that you and your guests enjoyed your time with us. We would be happy to host you and your family anytime! One of the most important things to us is helping families make memories! See you soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Owner

It was very nice! We enjoyed the house!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Vacation Stay

We really enjoyed this cabin. Everything was very well done. It is my daughter's new favorite cabin. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2024
Thank you! We are so happy that you and your guests enjoyed your stay! We welcome you back anytime. All returning guests receive a 10% discount on the nightly rate! We hope you enjoyed the views!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rural retreat

Comfortable and in a quiet rural setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway for the family. We enjoyed our stay. Kitchen nicely stocked. Remodeling downstairs isn't complete but did not affect our stay. Beautiful views. Driveway is narrow so make sure you can back your vehicle in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very cozy

House was nice and clean, plenty of room for the family. Hot tub and pool table were great. Kids enjoyed all the games and toys. Thanks for a great vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2025
Thank you! We are so happy that you were able to make good memories here. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. The caretaker was prompt on answering questions. The whole house was awesome. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ladies annual getaway

There was 8 of us ladies ranging from 25 to 83. My sisters and i take our mother on a vacation trip to mountains every year. This year we stayed at The Chicadee. The place was great met all of our needs. We did have an issue with the washing machine and had to run to the laundromat to wash towels. Talked to Mandee who was very helpful and apologetic. We rode the train at the Great Smokey Mountains Railroad and had a great time. Highly recommended. Also some of our group went white water rafting, did some shopping and exploring. Had a blast and highly recommend The Chicadee as a place to stay..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So much fun and this gorgeous cabin

The cabin is great Very spacious and beautifully decorated. The popcorn bar and numerous seasonings were a big hit with everyone. The cabin is laid out so Kids can have the downstairs area With board games, Television, play area with plenty of toys and A private hot tub overlooking the beautiful mountains. We visited waterfalls, fish for trout, cooked on the outside grills And visited a local area that had swimming, outdoor games and a huge pond loaded with trout. Plenty of room for parking and a very private location and it was dog friendly. This is probably the best cabin we have ever stayed at in the mountains. I would highly recommend this cabin for families traveling with children or just adults. The upstairs porch has beautiful views and was a great place to play cards in the evenings and have our coffee first thing in the morning!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2024
Thank you Tammy! We are so thankful that you enjoyed your stay! We appreciate you and welcome you and your family back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2025
Thank you! We welcome you back anytime!
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