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Above the Clouds Cabin, Your luxury mountain retreat

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A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone staircase.
A two-story wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.
A home office with a desk, chair, computer, and a view through a window.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a ceiling fan, and a potted plant.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a plant, and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • 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
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in the mountains. Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and Jackson Hole Gem Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Travelling with kids? Consider Parker Meadows Park and Highlands Biological Station. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Western Carolina University - 40 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 51 min drive - 62.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 57 min drive - 70.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Above the Clouds Cabin, Your luxury mountain retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Above the Clouds Cabin, Your luxury mountain retreat?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Above the Clouds Cabin, Your luxury mountain retreat on 8 Feb 2027 start from £566, 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.

What time is check-in at Above the Clouds Cabin, Your luxury mountain retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Above the Clouds Cabin, Your luxury mountain retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Above the Clouds Cabin, Your luxury mountain retreat located?

This family-friendly Franklin cabin is located in the mountains, steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Whistle Stop Mall and Franklin Golf Course 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. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 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
Amazing home that is well stocked and maintained. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2026
Thank you Virginia for being such a wonderful guest. I’m glad you enjoyed the cabin and the Great Smoky Mountains.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely enjoyed our stay at this home. The house was as advertised and had everything that we needed. The host was very responsive and welcoming. We enjoyed our coffee each morning from the wrap around deck as we watched the deer in the forest around. The mountain view was spectacular. Franklin did not disappoint for Labor Day. Great band-Mission Accomplished-and fireworks. There are several nice restaurants downtown and a nice brewery.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2026
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and had a great time in Franklin. We love hope the cabin is within a short drive of downtown Franklin as well as Highlands, Dillsboro, and Sylva. So many great things to do.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing spot! The host was over the topkind and helpful. The property has all the extras you would hope for in a VRBO. And the view! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2026
Thank you so much, Annette, for your kind words! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and that the cabin, amenities, and mountain views exceeded your expectations. It was our pleasure to host you, and we are especially grateful for your comments about our hospitality. Knowing that you plan to return is one of the greatest compliments we can receive. We look forward to welcoming you back to Above the Clouds Cabin for another memorable mountain getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rockstar Hoast. Went above and beyond to be sure we were comfortable. Place is crazy close to amenities but the view keeps it as if you were hours away. Would stay again. Hidden gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2026
Thank you so much, Brandon, for the amazing review! We are truly grateful for your kind words and are especially glad to hear you felt well taken care of during your stay. Creating a comfortable and welcoming experience for our guests is always our top priority. We are also thrilled that you enjoyed the unique balance of convenience and privacy that the cabin offers. Being close to town while still feeling tucked away in the mountains is one of our favorite things about the property as well. Thank you for calling it a hidden gem and for your recommendation. We would love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Above the Clouds was Fantastic! The home was perfect for 3 adults traveling together with their pets. Spacious, modern and very well equipped! There was everything (and more) that you would need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Location was good. Close enough to town for ease of getting there and also well situated for all the outdoor activities. I highly recommend!
View from deck
Nice little hike nearby.  Rufus Morgan Falls
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Jen! We are delighted to hear that Above the Clouds Cabin was a great fit for your group and your pets. Creating a comfortable, spacious, and well equipped home away from home is exactly what we strive for, so it is especially rewarding to know you found everything you needed and more. We are also glad you enjoyed the location. One of our favorite things about the cabin is being close enough to town for convenience while still providing easy access to the mountains, hiking, waterfalls, and other outdoor adventures that make this area so special. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing to stay with us. We would love to host you and your pups again on your next trip to the mountains!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin. Great job on the renovation at some point. Many rooms looked brand new. Nice amenities. Strong plug in smell on arrival, aired out house for a few hours and put all plugs outside then it was ok. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Dean! We are so glad you enjoyed the cabin, the amenities, and the updates throughout the home. It is great to hear that the renovation work stood out and helped make your stay more enjoyable. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the plug in air fresheners. We’ve already removed them and replaced them with candle warming lamps that are easy for guests to control. Guest comfort is important to us, and your comments are helpful as we continue to refine the experience we provide. Thank you for choosing Above the Clouds Cabin. We are delighted that you would stay with us again, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another mountain getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The view was fantastic, and better than what the photos show. The drive up to the house was paved, and our front wheel drive Honda Pilot made it without any issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
Thank you Mike for this great review. I really appreciate you mentioning how easy it is to drive up to the cabin. People love Mountain views, but many times those views comes with a steep, uneasy drive. We take a lot of pride in how well our roads are cared for and how easy it is to drive up the gravel driveway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views...spotless modern luxury cabin. Was like a dream. Cant wait to come back and visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the views and found the cabin spotless and comfortable. It’s always my goal to provide a relaxing, memorable experience for each of my guests. Im looking forward to welcoming you back for another stay soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay at this cabin. Everything is amazing! Clean , well stocked kitchen and amazing view. Being from Florida we enjoyed the fireplace and so did our Pup Buster. So nice to be able to bring our dog with us and stay in such a beautiful cabin. Host is great too. Great communicator and responds quickly to questions.
View
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us again Carol. It truly means a lot to have returning guests like you. We are so glad you enjoyed the cabin. It sounds like Buster enjoyed it too 😊 We love being able to offer a place where guests can relax and bring their dogs along to enjoy the experience. We really appreciate you and would love to host you again anytime you are ready for a visit to our little area of the mountains.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite possibly the best stocked and quality kitchen of any vacation rental I have stayed in and the cabin had about everything you could think of as well and was super clean. The view from the porch is outstanding and very peaceful. I had one question during my stay and Daniel was quick to respond and checked in on us again during our stay. Drive to cabin is no problem as well. Definitely a place I would stay at again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2026
Mike, this absolutely made my day. Thank you. I’m so glad the kitchen stood out to you! We’ve put a lot of thought into stocking it with the kind of tools and quality items we’d want to use ourselves, so it means a lot that you noticed. And I couldn’t agree more about that porch view. It really does have a special kind of peace to it. I’m also happy to hear the drive was smooth and that you felt well taken care of during your stay. That’s always the goal. We’d love to host you again anytime. Thanks so much for choosing our cabin and for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantasic Stay

This place has a fantastic view of the mountain ridge line, and provides the comforts you could expect in your own home. Communication with the host was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Our goal is to provide a great experience for each guest. Thank you for the kind words. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely ABOVE a premier hostess. Everything from start to finish was Amazing! My two BFFs and I enjoyed your home. Definitely top notch! Clean and had everything we needed and some!! And all the extras made it special! Never had a host leave Thank you note, milk and cookies! What a nice extra!! You guys definitely go ABOVE and beyond for your guest!! Thank you!! And thank you again for sharing your beautiful piece of paradise with us! We all LOVED ABOVE THE CLOUD CABIN and we will be back!Lisa, Kathy &TerrieGT 2.0 Girls Trip 2026
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you Lisa for the wonderful review. I am thankful you chose my cabin for your getaway and I was glad to be your host. My wife and I love being able to create memorable experiences for our guests. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is just as described! Very peaceful and has a beautiful mountain view. Daniel is a great host! We loved hanging out on the balcony. Being from the Midwest, we enjoyed watching a storm roll in over the mountains. It was a neat experience! The little details Daniel incorporated in his cabin were very thoughtful and made the cabin feel extra cozy. I highly recommend staying here if you're ever in the Franklin area. Thanks for the waterfall/hiking recommendations also. They were beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting and mountain views—there’s something special about watching a storm roll through the Smokies. I’m happy to hear the little details helped make your stay extra cozy, and that you had the chance to enjoy the waterfalls and hiking trails nearby. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I’d love to welcome you back anytime you’re in Franklin!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daniel the Host, was the best . He responded quickly from day one, he had some great recommendations, he was great to offer help if we needed it or if we had questions. He was wonderful about our us bringing our fur babies. They had left treats for them and had dog bowls for them if we would have forgot ours. They also left a lovely welcoming snack for us. I can’t say enough about Daniel. It was like we already knew as a friend or something he was that great. The cabin was beautiful and so cozy. Everything about it was just great. It was like a home away from home . It had all the amenities they had thought of everything from the phone chargers to the shower steamers. All the utilities and appliances were up to date very nice ones too. Comfortable furniture and even lovely throws on the couch and beds. We didn’t want to leave it was so nice. Loved all the different flavors off coffee creamers & tea was a plus too. Daniel is so informative about the area. There are some great places to eat and shop. We loved Graff’s and Anny’s homemade ice cream. We also went to Highlands it was close to go see.We had a wonderful trip. Definitely coming back.
View from the balcony
The firetable
Our baby Rio
Both our babies they loved the cabin as much as we did
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. Reading your review truly made my day. I’m really grateful you felt so welcomed and comfortable during your stay. That’s always the goal. Knowing the cabin felt like a “home away from home” for y’all (and your fur babies!) means a lot to me. I’m glad the little touches and the small comforts around the cabin made a difference. It’s also awesome to hear you enjoyed Graff’s and Anny’s—those are two of our family favorites too! Highlands is such a great spot for a day trip, so I’m glad you were able to explore a bit while you were here. Thank you again for choosing our place and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. Guests like you make hosting such a joy. We’d absolutely love to have you back anytime you’re ready for another getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I really enjoyed this very comfortable and well decorated cabin. It was very clean and offered so many amenities - I especially liked the phone charging docks throughout the home. It had everything we needed. We spent quite a few hours sitting out on the deck relaxing and enjoying the view. So peaceful! I work remotely and was shocked that I could work on the deck during a July afternoon for several hours without going inside because of the heat. The breeze was so enjoyable! Loved everything about this cabin and the communication with the host. We never needed anything but Daniel would check on us to let us know he was easily accessible by text or phone. Overall wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2026
It was such a pleasure to host you and your husband Pam. I’m so glad you enjoyed the cabin. Please reach out the next time you want to visit the Great Smoky Mountains. We’d love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication from the host was perfect. The property was very clean and well equipped. You really don’t need to bring anything. Host added some very nice touches you won’t get in a hotel (like a flashlight in each bedroom nightstand). Incredible view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2026
Thank you for the kind comments and the great review Keith. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay at the cabin and that you enjoyed the beautiful mountain views. We are happy to welcome you back anytime you are ready for another trip to the Great Smoky Mountains!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a 5 star experience all the way around. ***** The home was immaculate with thoughtful upgrades throughout (as examples: coffee pods, chargers, all switches labeled, a detailed home guide, etc.) This property is tastefully decorated and offered comfortable living and sleeping spaces. The host provided excellent communication throughout the process and made himself available by text/phone for any needs although we had none. We enjoyed the town of Franklin more than we expected -- we had some terrific meals and the folks were friendly everywhere we went. I recommend without reservation and would be delighted to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Katie! It was truly a pleasure hosting you. We’re delighted that you noticed the little details. We work hard to make every stay as comfortable and stress-free as possible, so it’s rewarding to know those touches made a difference. We’re also thrilled you enjoyed exploring Franklin and experienced the warmth of our local community. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. You’re welcome back anytime, and we’d love to host you again on your next mountain getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as described. The kitchen was wonderful - a chef’s delight. Daniel is truly an amazing host and I would recommend staying at this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2026
It was a pleasure to host you and your group Chris. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and had a great time at the cabin. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, had everything we needed and things we didn’t even realize we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2026
Thank you so much, Angela, for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you found everything you needed and even a few extras that made your stay more enjoyable. We put a great deal of thought into creating a comfortable, welcoming experience for our guests, so your kind words truly mean a lot to us. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would love to welcome you back to Above the Clouds Cabin for another mountain getaway in the future!
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