Mountain Retreat w/ Gazebo, Fire Pit & Huge Deck!

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Franklin Vacation Rental | 2BR | 2BA | 1,730 Sq Ft | 2 Stories

Upper-Level Deck | Access via Living Room | Stairs Required

Living Room | 2nd Floor | Stairs Required | Air Conditioning/Heating

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8161 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Franklin, North Carolina

Rose Creek Mine13 min drive
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts18 min drive
Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine20 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)82 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

About this property

Stunning views of the Smokies pave the way to this 4-bedroom, 3-bath Franklin vacation rental - featuring a gazebo and garden, incredible views, and multi-level deck space to enjoy the outdoors. Curl up by the fireplace, roast s’mores around the fire pit, or enjoy cocktails out on the deck. Seeking more adventure? Within a short drive, you can hop on the Appalachian Trail for a day hike, shop and dine in Franklin, visit a local brewery, or host a photo op at the Cullasaja Falls!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Laundry Machines | Al Fresco Dining | Game Room

With plenty of space both inside and out, this Franklin retreat is great for couples or small families looking for on-site entertainment, creature comforts, and beautiful views!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Multiple decks, al fresco seating, mountain views, lower patio, decorative fountain, gazebo, fire pit, 20 acres (shared w/ 1 other vacation rental), event barn (available for an additional fee)
INDOOR LIVING: Open layout, hardwood floors, stone fireplace, flat-screen TVs, dining table, pool table
KITCHENS (2): 1 fully equipped & 1 well-equipped kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, breakfast bar, cooking essentials, dishware/flatware, coffee maker
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, washer/dryer, dishwasher & laundry detergent provided, air conditioning, central heating, keyless entry
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)
ADD’L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional 4-bedroom property for 8 guests is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Nantahala National Forest (surrounding), Golf Club at Mill Creek (11.8 miles), Cullasaja Falls (16.2 miles), Tail of the Dragon (19.2 miles), Rufus Morgan Trail (19.4 miles), Appalachian Trail (20.0 miles), Chattahoochee National Forest, GA (20.7 miles), Dry Falls (21.8 miles), Kinsey Creek Trail (22.9 miles), Great Smoky Mountains National Park (41.0 miles)
FRANKLIN FUN: Gem & Mineral Museum-Franklin (6.7 miles), Scottish Tartans Museum (6.7 miles), Nikwasi Mound (6.8 miles), The Fun Factory - Franklin (9.0 miles), Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center (9.0 miles), Macon County Recreation Park (9.1 miles), Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine (9.2 miles)
BREWERIES: Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. (6.7 miles), Currahee Brewing Company (7.0 miles), Innovation Brewing Company (23.9 miles), Satulah Mountain Brewing Company (25.4 miles)
AIRPORT: Asheville Regional Airport (77.7 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: There is another bookable vacation rental on-site, and other travelers may be present
- NOTE: The event barn is available for an additional fee, paid through the homeowner after booking

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English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

relax in the hammock, rocker or Adirondack chairs from the large covered porch

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is on a river. Scottish Tartans Musuem and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rose Creek Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine. Travelling with kids? Consider Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Bryson City Gem Mine. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hunting nearby.

Franklin, North Carolina

What's nearby

Rose Creek Mine - 13 min drive
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 18 min drive
Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 19 min drive
Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine - 20 min drive
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 25 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 15 min drive
McDonald's - 17 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 17 min drive
Caffe Rel - 14 min drive
Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Retreat w/ Gazebo, Fire Pit & Huge Deck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Retreat w/ Gazebo, Fire Pit & Huge Deck!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Retreat w/ Gazebo, Fire Pit & Huge Deck!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Retreat w/ Gazebo, Fire Pit & Huge Deck! located?

This family-friendly Franklin holiday home is located on the riverfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mason Mountain Mine and Rose Creek Mine. Old Cardinal Gem Mine and Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

HENRY L.

31 Aug 2023

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

Franklin Stay

Cannot say enough good things about this house and the host. It has everything you need, is very clean and has comfortable beds. Our host was exceptional in that he made sure we had what we needed. We rented it for four weeks and had our family and friends come be with us. Nobody had any complaints.

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

13 Jul 2023

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

Breathtaking Views and Amazing Family Fun Time

Adam, our host, reached out before our 4 night stay began. He was so cordial and welcoming and our 6 family members couldn't wait to stay in his home and for the adventures to begin. When we arrived, the house was just beautiful and we all got settled and picked out our bedrooms from a choice of 4. The entire house was thoughtfuly decorated and the views from the wrap around deck and my granddaughter 's deck were scenes only an artist could paint. We went to dinner near downtown Franklin and ate Mexican food at Margaritas. Very nice place with a lot of food aerved. We got back to the house and played ping pong in the rec. room. What fun playing singles and as teams. This family gathering was ages 17 to 71 so we as grandparents had a blast. The next two days, with recommendations from Adam our host, was exploring downtown Franklin and checking out Dry Falls Waterfalls. Downtown had amazing museums, shops, eateries, flowers everywhere and people relaxing on park benches. A typical Hallmark movie. Such charm and friendliness. The Brooklyn Bagles was delicious. The drive to Dry Falls Waterfalls scaredme because the heights but the scenic route was so. Gorgeous. Ive never seem wayerfalls a d they were. I d blowing and you could walk behond them and take pictires. Just amaxing the creations od this earth.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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6/10 Okay

Rebecca

6 Jul 2023

Nice home, Roads Not so Great

The views this house had were just outstanding! Every morning we would have coffee on the deck, and it was just amazing. I guess with good views come winding roads. The road is pretty steep getting to the home, although it is in good condition. Prepare for a one lane unpaved road that is fairly curvy. We were traveling in a large van and just prayed we didn't meet another vehicle and have to back down the road until we reached a passable place. I thank my lucky stars we weren't pulling a trailer. One of the best things about this home was owner contact, providing directions, access code and general hospitality. It's a nice home. It was clean, comfortable and attractive. If we had been traveling in a small car, I would have been much happier. Supplies such as towels, washcloths, detergent, dishwasher pods, dryer sheets, kitchen supplies -- baggies, etc. are very limited compared to other places we've stayed. Appreciated the coffee filters, since most stays currently use k-cups these days. Overall a very nice place, would probably be four or five stars if it included a warning about the road, and a little more generosity considering supplies needed for several people staying five nights.

6/10 Okay

Rebecca H.

9 Jun 2023

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

Comfy house on narrow gravel road

Unbeatable views, comfortable home. It was a big plus that all rooms had double beds because some homes we rent have twin beds for children. The road getting to the property isn't all that suitable for larger vehicles, but should be fine for most. It's narrow, gravel, but was maintained. Home is not generously appointed with supplies such as laundry detergent, dish detergent, etc. Even towels are somewhat limited. Checkout instructions said all dishes must be put away, which seems a bit obsessive given the high cleaning fees. Most homes we stay at the instructions say -- put all dishes in dishwasher and please turn it on prior to leaving, we will do the rest. Helpful when pressed for time checking out. Having a grill was nice, and the deck is gorgeous! All pluses. I can see where this house would be perfect for large family gatherings because of it's perfect layout and kitchen and dining areas. You could easily have large family holiday without crowding. There's lots of dining space available! We cooked every night of our stay and loved eating outside as well as at the bar in the kitchen. It would be even better if there were just a few storage bowls with lids available for leftovers, but we found some seran wrap. Beds were comfortable and rooms spacious. Property owner was very accommodating and helpful. The easiest check in we've ever had. He let us know he would be available for anything we needed. A+ there.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shakeel R., Atlanta, USA

27 Dec 2022

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

Great place for a family vacation

This house is perfect for a great big family vacation in the mountains! The views from the balconies are awesome and the house has a large kitchen + living room for a large group to hang out and socialize. The host was very helpful and forthcoming, provided detailed checkin instructions. The only downside is the access road which is a bit steep and could get challenging in extreme weather situations.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022