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Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Tessentee Bottomland Preserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Prentiss Bridge Stream Access
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 2

1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!

Start your next adventure and step into The Franklin Lookout, our picturesque 5-bedroom cabin in the rolling landscape of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, where you’ll enjoy long range sunset views and amenities for everyone. This kid friendly oasis is located on 4 acres of privacy and stocked with everything you'll need. Our carefully designed mountain retreat is the quintessential outdoor getaway, central to hiking, fishing, the Appalachian Trail, and cute mountain towns.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Please let us know how many and which breed!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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 cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Rose Creek Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Whistle Stop Mall and Osage Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Tessentee Bottomland Preserve - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Prentiss Bridge Stream Access - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Whistle Stop Mall - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • The Factory - 14 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Siam Thai Cuisine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!?

As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! on 18 May, 2026 start from S$506, 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 Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! located?

This family-friendly Franklin cabin is located on a river, steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Prentiss Bridge Stream Access. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also within 9 miles (15 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. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil Den H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You will not be disappointed! Plenty of room for everyone and beautifully appointed house. Lots to do and gorgeous views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay and really enjoyed the many spaces and rooms for everyone to hang out. The space allowed for everyone to have their own bathroom which was great. The outdoor area and enclosed decks were perfect. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frederick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect for our family - all things for the kids including baby gates and we all had our own space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host and house were great and was everything we were hoping for.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a view!!! We stayed here for our children's spring break and the house fit our 12 perfectly. It was well equipped with games, tvs, kitchen supplies and a coffee bar!!! The property was beautiful, quiet and secluded. Parking was adequate for our 3 vehicles and there was even a place for a fire with a shed full of wood. The host was very helpful when we had questions. Highly recommend this home for your mountain stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property as described! Hope grandkids can come in the future as it is very kid friendly. We were looking for a relaxing weekend and it was perfect along with some hiking and waterfalls!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack T.

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

Impressive cabin with great views

Couldnt ask for more, quiet, calm and cozy
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Amazing location

We had 16 people staying together and this property offered enough space for everyone to have their own place to wind down. This location checked off all of our big ticket items like tubing down the "O" in cherokee and golfing in Franklin. Franklin is sooo cute! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

What an amazing home!

Everything was simply perfect at this amazing retreat! Julia
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ambrose H.

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

Family Mountain Getaway

We loved this charming hillside cabin home. Secluded but yet just a short drive to all of the nearby vacation activities. Our host kept in touch to make sure that our stay was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

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

Stay

It was amazing, everything was perfect. The host was attentive and the view was amazing. Wish we could stay forever!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

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

Awesome Weekend

My family and I rented this place for my dad's 80th. It was very well appointed and the views were out of this world! We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Awesome cabin in Smoky Mountains!

If you are ever in the Franklin, NC area and are looking for an experience, The Franklin Lookout is the place to stay. The property is secluded with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. The amenities list goes on forever, the hosts check in with you daily to ensure that you have everything you need, and the cabin is beautiful! My family and I can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ben V.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The views are definitely amazing. That said, the home itself was not very clean. When you walk up you are met with trash cans with loose garbage all around and in the cans. One of the cans had the lid open and when we went to shut it we found two possums stuck in it. So we tipped it over to let them out. The blue bar stools are covered in dried food and whatever else is all over the sides of them. I did not want to sit in them. Some of the windows and a glass cabinet they have inside were covered in what looked like dog slobber. We then went to use the hot tub and it was filthy. We reached out to the host who didn’t respond until the next day. They did send someone to clean the hot tub that afternoon. I would not stay at this cabin again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

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

Amazing!

We had a great 5 days here. This cabin was everything we could’ve asked for and more. It was perfect for all 8 of us. Clean, spacious, and Britt provided everything we could’ve needed! We can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky C.

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

Family Time in Franklin

We had an awesome time at the cabin in Franklin. The downstairs kitchen could use more dishes and cooking apparatus. The host was fabulous and responded immediately to each message. The area is absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendall G.

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

Amazing!

Absolutely amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

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

Franklin Five Star Cabin

This cabin has it ALL! What a beautiful place to spend time with family and friends to create long lasting memories! The porches give amazing views to show Franklins natural beauty. The inside offers all the amenities and five star place would have and enough rooms for a large party! We will absolutely be back !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnson W.

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

Excellent property for two families/kids

Beautiful home and owners have thought of everything when it comes to younger kids. Full kitchen on main and lower levels give families the opportunity to have their own space. Wrap around porch is where we spent most of our time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Just as it says… and better!

Our family of adults stayed over Christmas and had a wonderful experience. Beds were comfortable, had hot water and alllllllll we could ever want in games, cozy blankets and thoughtful touches all through out the house. Thank you, Brit! We plan on coming back in 2024!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

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

Great Cabin and host!

We had a wonderful time at this cozy cabin. The views were amazing and the scenery was so relaxing. The cabin had all the amenities our family needed: lots of board games and toys for the kids and a full coffee bar for mom and dad. The hot tub was nice on cool evenings. Best of all, the host was super responsive. We brought steaks to grill out but when we got to the house, the grill had been blown over by the wind and was broken. We contacted the host and she had a new grill delivered from Lowe’s the very next day! We were so impressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

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

Fantastic place

This is the absolute best VRBO family place we have ever stayed in. It was super clean and the extra touches made us feel so very welcomed. The children’s toys and play areas were amazing. The property mgr responded immediately to any questions that came up. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need. Bathrooms were well stocked. The views from the porch of the Smokies were incredible. It was more than roomy enough for our group of 8 adults and 4 young children. It is a 5 Star plus place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much, Keith. You all were a joy to host and your communication was above and beyond and made it easy on us! Thanks for everything and we hope to host you again soon! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacy G.

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

Family Vacation

Britt and her husband are amazing hosts, that have clearly put so much thought into every detail of this home and rental process. We had a 1, 2, 3, and 7 year old with us and they loved every minute! So many toys, the “playroom” in the loft, and the wrap around porch with a latched gate were an absolute hit for them. They supplied plenty of baby gates to keep the littles safe from the stairs. They even had pack-n-plays and strollers to use if needed. The entire home was wonderful, very clean and spacious, with so many thoughtful little “extras”, and a GORGEOUS view, but as a mama - the way this home accommodated the little ones made it a 10/10 for me!! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maeve H.

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

Perfection

10/10...no notes ;) This property is exactly as advertised. We spent some time away from home as a family arpund the holidays and it was exactly what we needed. From the communication to the amenities to the location, it was all on point. They even had Christmas decorations up to make it feel festive and cozy. We drove about 45 mins to Bryson City for the Polar Express train ride one night and then stopped by Highlands Outpost (20 mins) the next day for snow tubing and s'mores. This is probably the best rental we've ever stayed at, and we'd stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry K.

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

Family Gathering

Outstanding venue to host our family gathering, we had 8 adults and 4 kids and plenty of room to spare at The Franklin Lookout. We also brought three well behaved dogs for a small extra fee and they were in heaven at this cabin. Britt goes above and beyond on all the accommodations in the house. I travel a fair amount and this is one of the nicest rentals I have stayed at. It has activities for kids, people, dogs and also has enough space for a calm, relaxing experience for anyone that is just wanting to unwind. My family goes to Franklin once a year, definitely check out Caffe Rel if you are in the area for food, odd location but outstanding food. Thank you for sharing your beautiful space with our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Britt Gooding

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Hi y'all! We're Britt and Stephen, and we're thrilled that you're interested in staying at our cabin, The Franklin Lookout. Being big travelers ourselves, we've made countless special memories at beautiful properties all over the world and we'd love nothing more than to help you do the same :)

Why they chose this property

This property has the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience. Nestled on 4 acres, your closest neighbors include deer, turkey, birds, and even beautiful horses at our neighbors' farm just down the hill. At the same time, you are just minutes away from incredible hikes, fishing, rafting, and cute mountain towns.

What makes this property unique

We've decorated and equipped this cabin with every group in mind. As you enter the main level, you're greeted by a beautiful open living area that showcases the incredible long range views through the windows. Our cabin is kid friendly equipped with an upstairs play loft that includes books, toys, games, tee pee, and even a kid's sized kitchen. We also include an extra pack n play and booster seat!

In the bedrooms, we've tastefully decorated and equipped the beds with high quality linens and pillows. In the bathrooms, you'll enjoy soaking in our large tubs with lavender bath salts and scented candles after a long hike.

In the bottom level, enjoy our game room with foosball, ping pong, and an exit out to our large hot tub overlooking the incredible view.

We take pride in supplying every possible thing you'd need. We include hair dryers, extra linens, dog supplies, baby and kid gear, etc. We want you to feel at home, but away from home!

If you want to decompress, relax, and make special memories with family and friends, then the Franklin Lookout is for you!

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