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Bhakti Manor Creekside Home

Family-friendly holiday home in Franklin

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Our creek
Our creek

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Sheffield Mine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1st floor

1 King Bed

2nd floor

1 King Bed

3 floor loft

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

1st floor

Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor

Toilet · Shower only

3rd floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Bhakti Manor Creekside Home

Come and enjoy our comfy 3 bedroom 3 bath home! Come sit on the porch and enjoy the babbling creek! It’s quiet and private! We have a fully equipped kitchen ,cable TV, flatscreen TVs and high-speed wireless Internet and a gas fireplace! And much more!

Free Wi-Fi and we have great WiFi speeds! ( around 25 Megabytes )
Pets welcome! Non-Smoking indoors, smoking allowed on the porches.

Owners are around to answer any questions!

PS We have a new rental on the same creek VRBO listing 4008864 please check it out! https://t.vrbo.io/RaKzIMH1QSb
Thanks for stopping by!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please check in with me first. Thanks so much!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please adjust the thermostat so the ac or heat isn’t running!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We love dogs. If you’re bringing 3 or more along, please let me know

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in the mountains. Sheffield Mine and Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine are local landmarks, 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 Parker Meadows Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Sheffield Mine - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 31 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 35 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Western Carolina University - 39 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 47 min drive - 60.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Franklin Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wild Rose Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Two Brothers Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bhakti Manor Creekside Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Bhakti Manor Creekside Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bhakti Manor Creekside Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bhakti Manor Creekside Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bhakti Manor Creekside Home located?

This family-friendly Franklin holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Sheffield Mine. Mason Mountain Mine and Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine 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. 80 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well maintained and modern.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and wonderful guest. Definitely worth the stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Bhakti Manor Creekside Home. The host, Debra was very responsive from the initial reservation, on the lead-up to check in, and during our stay. The house was stocked well and fully served our needs. The property was very peaceful and private. The sound of the creek while relaxing on the porches was perfect. The proximity to Franklin was very convenient. We highly suggest staying!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

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

Bhakti

This was such a wonderful place to stay with such an amazing host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

david d.

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

Private and relaxing

The stream really set the mood for relaxation. It's very private with no other homes visible and the layout is wonderful for a family. Porches are made for just chilling and the stream is perfect for kids along with the campfire circle beside the stream The owner was very accommodating and a pleasure to talk to. We highly recommend this home
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loved it!

Excellent private creekside property. Very well appointed charming home with great outdoor space. We enjoyed our stay almost as much as our dogs! ...they had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

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

Great Holiday Week

We stayed with our family and pets. The location was beautiful and our hosts were very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Wonderful

This was a wonderful place to stay. They have thought of everything. Relaxing and beautiful. I can't say enough. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Awesome stay!!

We love the location of the house. We loved playing in the water with the kids and dogs! The house was great and the kitchen had basic essentials! This was our second time staying here and can’t wait until we go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Place!

Best VRBO we have ever stayed. Our dogs loved the creek. The house has everything you need. Very clean!! We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Mountain Getaway

The house was everything we hoped for. It was very clean and had all the knik knacks you need with a couple gifts to boot. Great listening to the creek on the porch and a nice Christmas tree added to the living room decor. Geat place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anjie G., ohio

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

Great place!

House is wonderful! Beautiful location, clean and spacious! We will be going back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Happy New Year Vaca

Very nice comfortable environment. We loved being in the mountains by the beautiful roaring creek.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

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

Wonderful

Would stay again if ever went that way again. Place is very nice. Loved sitting out on the deck listening to the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

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

Spring Break 2023

What a magical place! We truly loved our visit. Looking forward to coming back over the summer so we can enjoy every day by the creek ♥️
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helmuth R.

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

Return to Bhakti Manor

This was our 2nd time staying at Bhakti Manor and will deffently return. The house is amazing, you cant beat the rushing creek right next to the house, and the owners are awesome, friendly & very responsive. Best experience renting a place so far!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Good times

Place is big and beautiful. We played in the creek most of the time. Owners were around for any questions. Will go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Great place for everyone

Perfect place forward family and friends. The grandkids loved playing in the creek which was the perfect depth. The house had everything you needed especially the kitchen. With 3 floors and 3 bathrooms everyone had their own space. Very convenient location for day trips. Hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita L.

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

Vacation

Loved the house and its location by the creek. We stayed outside the whole time just listening to the water. So peaceful that we fell asleep on the porch multiple times. And our furbaby loved getting his feet wet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Awesome as always

We love this place, beautiful home and the sound of the creek and Waterfalls make it so peaceful. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

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

Absolutely magical!

My husband and I brought our three kids here under the age of ten. The pictures just can’t capture the magic of this place, the creek is absolutely stunning, the kids had fun swimming and making their way down stream to a little waterfall and back. We spent several days just at the house between day trips to other locations. The house has so much more than the typical rental which was such a bonus. The house is very cool and fun, very clean. The creek can be heard from every space in the house, many hours were spent lying in the porch reading and doing puzzles. We watched the fireflies at night. We did not want to leave at all! Hosts were so wonderful, we found a bees nest and they came over to take care of it right away and were extremely responsive. Loved it, highly recommend!
Doing dishes view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Magical Getaway

This property is just beautiful and such a unique place to stay. This was our second stay here and we can’t wait to come back again. Our dogs loved playing in the creek in the afternoons. The kitchen had everything we needed. Relaxing on the covered deck at night was our favorite thing to do. We highly recommend this beautiful property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Very nice

This say was very nice. Sitting on the porch listening to the stream or sitting by the stream was very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

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

What a fantastic home away from home. On our way back home the kids wanted back now!

The best relaxing place to be! There are waterfalls. Fenced area for dogs, fenced decks for safety of kids and dogs. There is an awesome kitchen with everything imaginable. And of course, awesome hostess! Hope to return sometime! Thank you so much for a fantastic mini vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn S.

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

Amazing Property

Super comfortable stay for all 6 of us. Lots of seating inside and out! The house was packed with supplies, clean, roomy and the best part for us was the porch, as it looks out to the beautiful stream and trees. Plenty of parking for 3 cars, 3 transport trailers and 3 motorcycles. The driveway was gravel, but fairly packed down and very level. Location was excellent to all of the amazing roads this area has to offer. We will definitely keep this place in mind for our next Great Smoky Mountain trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Debra Pettinato-Ross

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We wanted a property where there was room to stretch out, relax, and slow down, in nature and yet be near activities like hiking, rafting, gem mining, etc.

Why they chose this property

Debra Pettinato-Ross and Richard Ross wanted to provide a comfortable, contemplative refuge for those seeking to relax and enjoy the beauty and activities of the Smoky Mountains in Western North Carolina.

What makes this property unique

Quiet. serene location close to waterfalls, hiking, river rafting and gem mining. Easy drive to the restaurants and highly rated spa in Highlands and Harrah's Casino in Cherokee. & Bryson City 2.5 hours from Atlanta and 1.5 hrs from Asheville. 45 minutes

Languages:

English

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