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Little Tennessee River Cabin - in the Smoky Mountains

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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, a sofa, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A wooden porch with a railing, a bench, and a door.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher.
A dining area with wooden chairs, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen visible through an open door.
A wooden staircase leading to a deck with a view of a forested area and mountains in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is on a river. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Mason Mountain Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sheffield Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and cycling nearby.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 28 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 32 min drive - 40.8 km
  • Western Carolina University - 38 min drive - 51.6 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 42 min drive - 58.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tokyo Japanese-Thai Sushi Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Duffell Hideaway - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Bend - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Two Brothers Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tellico Enterprises - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Tennessee River Cabin - in the Smoky Mountains pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Little Tennessee River Cabin - in the Smoky Mountains?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Tennessee River Cabin - in the Smoky Mountains on 10 Nov 2026 start from £639, 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 Little Tennessee River Cabin - in the Smoky Mountains?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Tennessee River Cabin - in the Smoky Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Tennessee River Cabin - in the Smoky Mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Tennessee River Cabin - in the Smoky Mountains located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mason Mountain Mine and Sheffield Mine. Old Cardinal Gem Mine and Rose Creek Mine are also within 9 miles (15 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. 78 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is in a great location in between Asheville and Smoky Mountains National Park, just around an hour drive to either location. It’s a nice clean house with lots of space and a hiking trail down to the river where you have a riverfront picnic area and fire pit. It’s on 6 acres so there’s plenty of space and privacy. There are also a lot of attractions in the area like waterfall hikes, mountain top hikes and white water rafting within about a 30 minute drive. A fifteen minute drive into town has grocery stores, a brewery and some good restaurants. There are some museums and ancient mounds in the area definitely worth seeing too. Pick this house and enjoy your stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Clean. Home was not locked when we got there dish washer not running. Jacuzzi tub had 1 jet that worked lovely home no communication no phone. Husband is 85 I am 81 felt more isolated then we wanted to be. I left a note on the counter. Would not choose to come back a little to inconvenience for us
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, just as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

This was our second time at this location. It is very peaceful and we really enjoyed it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin open and friendly. Super easy to cook in. Outside deck great!!! View of river and beautiful fall trees.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great secluded relaxing

Very nice time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thanks for coming! Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

We had a great time swimming in the river down below the house! The house was very clean and equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2024
Hi Deanne, I'm so happy you enjoyed our River House and the lovely Little Tennessee River; and that you found everything you needed as represented. We hope you had time to relax on our big decks, too, as we think they are a very special feature all times of day! Sincerely, Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Property was very clean and property owner was very responsive. Beautiful views and we will definitely rent again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a wonderful place

House was amazing and just a perfect place for a great vacation. We couldnt have been in a better location. View of river was beautiful and loved the wrap around porch. Hope to go vack when warmer weather comes.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

We love everything about this place.. Sally is amazing… it’s a great location, out of town but yet very convenient to all the places we live to visit. We have shared our “Best kept secret” with many friends and family and they have stayed here or booked for upcoming visits.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay

Thorough enjoyed our stay at the cabin which was just as pictured. Clean, comfortable, and great views from the the back deck overlooking the river. The location was convenient to Bryson City, Cherokee, Highlands, and Dillard. Host/contact responded quickly to request. Would definitely stay again if returning to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountains

We wanted a quiet place to go in the mountains and we were very happy with the home and location with the river and nice area we were able to sit and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 year renting , will be back for 4 rental

Clean , quiet , very relaxing. Hosts were great. Art work throughout the house added to our enjoyment.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great, secluded location at the end of a drive for privacy. Has all the amenities that you could need; however, the internet is quite slow. I had to do an audio-only business call as video would not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Fall Colors Ever

The location worked well for us. There were many things to see and do close by. The wrap around porch with all the different views was spectacular. Listening to the river was relaxing. The accommodations inside were comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
Thanks for the kind review. We are glad glad you enjoyed our big wrap-around covered deck!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The walk down to the river was well worth it!

We enjoyed the beautiful location! The trees were changing color and so beautiful. The house was perfect for the two couples. Everything we needed was supplied. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

The house was very clean and well organized included everything you will need. Driveway a little steep but easier as the days went by. Could not get into the river as it was to muddy. We enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relazing and close

We all enjoyed. It was quiet and simple. Nice to just relax or go down,fish or swim in the river had bbq on the pourc. We really enjoyed it. 4 adults and a 10 year old. Beautiful area by the river to just hang and and have fire or dinner or both.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2024
Thanks for sharing! We are so glad you enjoyed the River, firepit, grilling and relaxing. We love that you took advantage of your time for fishing and swimming, and found everything you needed at the house. Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome cabin on the river

We visit the mountains yearly and this is likely our favorite Cabin. Everything you need the wrap around porch is amazing and you actually have access to the river from the property. Franklin is surrounded by mountains and it is something to see. We cant rate this stay high enough. We hope to come back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive, and communication was fast and accurate throughout our stay.The cabin is cozy and located in a quiet, private, secluded area, which was exactly what we were looking for. Overall, we enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, but the property could benefit from some TLC and routine maintenance.Several of the light bulbs above the dining table were either burned out or flickering. The trim along the bottom of one of the kitchen cabinets was loose and hanging. There were also noticeable stains on the carpet in the primary bedroom. As another guest previously mentioned, only one jet in the soaker tub was working.We didn't use the grill, but we did check it and found that it had not been cleaned before our arrival.The river access also needs improvement. There was no clearly marked entry point, and there were no steps or an easy way to get in and out of the water. While there is a picnic table by the river, additional seating would make the area much more inviting.Overall, this is a peaceful and comforting place to stay. With a few upgrades and better maintenance, it could be an exceptional getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Little Tennesee River

Overall, property was nice. The pictures of the outside of the house in the listing are pretty old compared to the look of the house now as well as the grounds. The wrap around deck is nice and having the gates front and back is good for the dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Already planning a return trip!

The check in process was easy, the cabin itself was spotless upon arrival. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and cant wait to return. There was plenty of room for our family of three plus dog. The wrap around porch is awesome to sit and drink coffee in the mornings and then at night, sit and listen to the night sounds. Everyone was so helpful and friendly when it came to answering a few questions about where to take out our kayaks. Highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3-point turn driveway

only negative is driveway, don’t work well with large vehicles, but managed, will rebook in December
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best

Oh yes please get there before dark. But this Cabin oasis is such a quiet beautiful place ti be. Just about everything you need is there already. Just bring your essentials and you will have a great time. The wrap around porch wss amazing, it overlooks the river and tou have great views of the surrounding area was the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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