The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town

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A house surrounded by a forest with a clear view of the mountains in the background.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with a sink.
A fireplace with a stone surround and a black front panel, flanked by a wooden bench.
A two-story house with a balcony on the second floor.
A cozy loft bedroom with a large window, a wooden ceiling beam, a plush armchair, a sofa, and a small table.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
  • 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 or patio
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Prentiss Bridge Stream Access
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

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

Upstairs bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in the mountains. Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum and Macon County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Factory and Franklin Golf Course. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Prentiss Bridge Stream Access - 1 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Western Carolina University - 38 min drive - 52.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 47 min drive - 62.4 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 55 min drive - 72.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Prentiss Bridge Stream Access. Whistle Stop Mall and Tessentee Bottomland Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent little vacation, house, family, friendly, clean, and close enough to town to be convenient but far enough away to feel like you were out of town.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I enjoyed the artwork. We had a wonderful time, enjoying the home and the facilities here.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was roomy, plenty of outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay! Everything was functioning well, clean and very peaceful! Plenty of room. Would highly recommend. Hope to returning he future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view Close to everything. Beds were really nice and comfortable. Plenty of room in house
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as posted. Very clean, easy to get to. Host replied almost instantly to our questions. Really nice area, close to town. Would stay again if needed to be in Franklin. Thanks Kelli Tom M
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our time at the Octagon House. Beautiful views of the mountains. Will definitely rent again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

We enjoyed our stay and will book here again on our next visit
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was roomy, quiet, and beautiful scenery! Excellent place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space suited our needs quite well. Great views of the mountains. Remote enough for privacy, but close enough to town. Would choose over a hotel in Franklin any day of the week.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First time in Smoky Mountains

Enjoyed every moment of our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable home. The beds were very comfortable, kitchen had a nice supply of dishwater and utensils. Beautiful view and a great location close to downtown and stores.
View from the porch at sunset.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was immaculate and updated. Easy drive to downtown and hiking. We enjoyed our time there and would recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This place was absolutely amazing and the views are beautiful with the sunsets. Home was very clean. The only problem was I got a message the day we were going to arrive telling us NOT to use the upstairs shower that caused a problem with 5 people trying to shower and get dressed. We made do but did leave early due to this it was just to much trying to get everyone through 1 shower. It would have been nice for a bit of a refund or something for that inconvenience but nothing was offered.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
I am sorry for the inconvenience to you. We recently found out the shower head upstairs leaks and could lead to significant water damage. The jetted bathtub and tub faucet are fine to use. We will fix the leak as soon as possible without interfering with our guests' vacations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

We had alot of fun here and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing weekend!

House is well maintained and has a great deck and view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall vacation.

Property was very nice and close to some great outdoor activities like hiking. We enjoyed our stay at the Octagon House.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful View

This house had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Beautiful views and spacious accommodations. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent! Stayed for a long weekend with my wife. The house was very well-kept, well-stocked and comfortable. Lots of bedding options if you have lots of family, but there are only two bedrooms, so keep that in mind. Our host was very thoughtful and helpful, working with us quickly to reschedule when we got snowed out. We would definitely stay here again, and would recommend to anyone for a trip to the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated; very clean and spacious. Loved that it’s close to town and mountains too. Quite area. Would love to book again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rock show hideaway

Great location to the Franklin Rock Show and off of main 4 lane road. Great house with beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at the Octagon House and it did not disappoint. It is clean, well-stocked, convenient, and has beautiful views. My best friend and I stayed there with our four young children and there was plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable with beautiful views.

We had a very restful stay. It was very quiet and peaceful but close to everything. This is the second time we stayed here and we celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary. We can't wait to come back for our 50th!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable quirky home with great views. Felt so homey like you were staying at grandma's house. Even the mirror was octagon. Easy to get to and Kelli was great to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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