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2-story waterfront home with mountain & creek views, decks, grill, fireplace, AC

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Very good

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Franklin, NC

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
‪14 min drive‬
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
‪14 min drive‬
Gold City Gem Mine
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Office

1 Double Sofa Bed

Other

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

2-story waterfront home with mountain & creek views, decks, grill, fireplace, AC

Macon Memories Creekside Lodge

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When it's time to escape from reality and treat yourself to a well-deserved time off, there is no better option than this two-story, wood-frame home located directly on the bank of Coweeta Creek! This darling home is set in the trees on a heavily wooded lot.

Coweeta Creek is great for fishing and playing in the water - there are stairs and a path leading down to it. Watch and listen to the running water from inside the house or one of the numerous decks. Nearby must-visit attractions include the Smoky Mountain Center For The Performing Arts, Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum, and Dillard(Julep Farms and The Dillard House) - all within eight miles.

This home is made up of two levels. On the first floor, you will encounter a very large eat-in kitchen with a seating area and a large pantry and utility room. It has all the essentials to prepare memorable homemade meals for the crew. There is a covered cook deck off the kitchen with an eating area and a large four-burner gas grill with a separate cooking burner. The laundry room and primary suite are also located on the bottom floor. After eating, wind down and enjoy the provided streaming service access (including live/local channels) on one of the TVs. There is a large covered porch located off the primary suite and kitchen. There is also a large party deck just below the house with built-in benches all around it.

On the second floor is the wonderful and inviting living room with a gas log fireplace and a well-appointed office in case you need to work or study from home. The guest room has a bathroom, mini-fridge, microwave, counter with sink, and large sitting area. It has a separate entrance and a private deck overlooking the creek.

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming TV access is provided. For other streaming services, guests must log in using their own accounts.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Security camera details: Camera on side of home facing the driveway

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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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

Pets allowed

Dogs only. Max of 4.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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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

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Whistle Stop Mall and Mason Mountain Mine are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Nantahala National Forest. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.

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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
The Factory - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
Gold City Gem Mine - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 27 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

‪Caffe REL - ‬11 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪El Charro Mexican Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪Bojangles - ‬9 min drive
‪KFC - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2-story waterfront home with mountain & creek views, decks, grill, fireplace, AC pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2-story waterfront home with mountain & creek views, decks, grill, fireplace, AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2-story waterfront home with mountain & creek views, decks, grill, fireplace, AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2-story waterfront home with mountain & creek views, decks, grill, fireplace, AC located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Harris Medical Park of Franklin and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. Scottish Tartans Musuem and Angel Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.4

Very good

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

5 Aug, 2025

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

We visited in June of last year and enjoyed ourselves so much that we came back again this year. Everything was great, no complaints from our family. This lodge is a great spot for a fun family vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

28 Jul, 2025

July 24 2025

Beautiful environment, sound of the river, comfortable accommodations, warm and inviting. Thank you for the opportunity to stay at this location.

10/10 Excellent

David C.

6 Jun, 2025

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

Absolutely perfect for us!! Second year we’ve stayed here!! Coming again next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

17 Jan, 2025

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

Cozy cabin

Nice place with plenty of bed space to accommodate large group. Large oustide porches to enjoy the river. We really our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ari W.

2 Dec, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location near peaceful stream

Very tranquil Thanksgiving getaway for my family. Very cozy.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael R.

24 Jun, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Creek!

Great overall stay thanks to the exterior elements of this property (creek,decks, view). The interior leaves a lot to be desired. NEEDS TLC. We were disappointed to learn theres really only 2 private bedrooms, we had to do a lot of rearranging to make things work for 3 families, but, we still enjoyed our stay. Ticks outside are the worst we have ever seen and we stay in the mountains twice per year! So please check yourself, children and pets often and wear tick spray. I feel like maybe the property manager can take some preventative maintenance to help with this. The property could have been cleaned better, towels smelled, we had to rewash, throw blankets were not washed from previous guests as they had noticeable stains. Some plumbing issues and leaks. But wow is it nice sitting on the back patio deck listening to the sounds of the creek and birds chirping, or taking the tubes (some provided) and walking upstream and tuving back down. Kids also had a great time fishing with a few catches. I believe this place is a great value for where its priced, and would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

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8/10 Good

Britton M.

31 Oct, 2024

Beautiful home

Had a great time, would highly recommend. The heat in the kitchen area needs work. Other than that great place.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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2/10 Terrible

Patricia F.

15 Jul, 2025

Needs a lot of work.

Unfortunately this cabin did not meet our expectations. There was a rat that crawled from the laundry to the closet by the kitchen. 70% of the outlets didn’t work. The entrance to the creek was difficult & unsafe (railing and stepping stones are wobbly). My mom, our dog nor our young kids could get into the creek without help because of how steep the step is and unsafe the area is. We rent our cabins based off the creek so we were disappointed that it was so hard to access. The back doors are hard to lock (you have to hold up both handles simultaneously and turn the lock. Only my husband could do so by using his leg to hold up one handle while turning the lock). The lock entry code is 10 digits, most are only 4. None of the bedroom doors lock. The trash has to be disposed of at the dump rather than the cans outside or there’s a fee. Our master bed was very dirty upon arrival. I have a picture of this. It’s a shame because the house is beautiful but it needs a lot of work and a new cleaning staff.

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10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

22 Jun, 2024

We had a great stay at this property. It’s very peaceful, and we love listening to the sound of t...

We had a great stay at this property. It’s very peaceful, and we love listening to the sound of the stream. Truth be told this was my parents property at one time, and we have always enjoyed staying here. Would definitely recommend this for your family, lots of room and great value over any hotel. Close to town and attractions yet far enough in the hills to enjoy nature and solitude.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

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8/10 Good

Katelyn W.

24 Aug, 2024

Great family getaway!

We really enjoyed our stay at this home! We appreciate that it was dog-friendly also. The views overlooking the creek were incredible and so relaxing. We had all the cookware, towels, and other amenities we could possibly need. The beds on the main floor were pretty firm but we still slept well. We loved listening to the peaceful sounds of the creek every night, cooking family meals, playing board games, and being able to truly relax here. Thanks so much for hosting us, we’ll definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

26 Jun, 2023

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

Great home on the river

We enjoyed the home, river, and the town of Franklin. The home had everything we needed

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

nikki L.

13 Apr, 2025

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

Quiet little away. Really enjoyed the peacefulness

The house was located right on the river so you can hear the peaceful sounds of the water. We really loved the peacefulness and the calm this home provided. The house however, had an ant problem in both the upstairs bedroom area and the kitchen area. It also needed a few repairs as a few of the doors (office, master bedroom, downstairs kitchen patio to the grill area and the downstairs bedroom) would not lock. The shades in the downstairs bedroom was also damaged and would not roll down. Lastly, there was not a second set of beddings for us to change out the sheets when our children threw up on them, forcing us to have to wash and wait for everything to dry in the middle of the night. We notified vacasa of these issues so I hope they get it fixed before the next rental. Otherwise than these small nuisance, the house met our needs for a week away from the loudness of the city.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

bertnelly2003

27 Jul, 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location - poorly managed

The following items were already addressed with the management company. None of the items below were addressed during out stay.We arrived and the house had a very poor smell. It was a combination of mold and febreze. Probably by the cleaning people to try to hide the disgusting smell. After we cleaned the entire kitchen, we found a bucket of old water with mold and slime under the kitchen sink. It was from a leak that was obviously there a long time. We emptied the gross contents and sanitized and bleached the bucket, and put it back under the sink. There were comments from other tentants prior to our stay, so both the owner and management company obviously know about the leak and are choosing to not fix it.We also found that several of the comforters were badly stained - disgusting.We also found dirty linens in the washing machine from the previous tentants. We ended up washing and drying them all - but again, disgusting.Many of the outlets in the house do not work. None of the outlets in the downstairs bedroom work. None of the outlets in the downstairs bathroom work. Several of the outlets upstairs do not work. That is unacceptable.The only door that has a lock is the front door with a code. The rest of the doors in the house do not have working locks. So the personal belongings and people that stay at this location have zero safety from any intruders. Not being able to provide a safe environment for renters is absolutely unacceptable.Nothing was ever addressed

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Patricia F.

16 Jul, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

This cabin needs a lot of work

I hate to complain but this cabin did not meet our expectations and I wish we’d known some things before booking. Our master bed was dirty upon arrival. I’m attaching a photo. 70% of the outlets did not work. None of the bedroom doors lock. There was a rat that crawled from the laundry to the kitchen closet. The back doors are very difficult to lock (only my husband was tall enough to lock them. You have to hold one handle up with your knee and the other handle up with one hand then turn the lock with the other hand). This might be picky but the entry code is 10 digits so we had to look at our phones every time we wanted front door entry. Most cabins codes are only 4 digits. The trash has to be disposed of at the dump rather than the cans outside or there’s a fee. The driveway was hard to turn around in with our van. And mostly, the creek entrance is so difficult. The step down is very steep. The railing and the stepping stones are wobbly. My mom, our dog and our young’s kids could not access the creek without help. We base our cabin rentals off the creek so it was a bummer when the creek entrance was so difficult. The bedrooms are also not ideal for large families. The master is great but upstairs is one room with two large beds. Then there’s bunk beds out in the open and a 3/4 wall separating the bunks and a room with a pull out couch that takes up the entire room. It’s a shame. The house is nice but needs a ton of work and new cleaning team. The neighbors are awesome!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

21 Mar, 2024

Peaceful, easy feeling

Quite easy to get to, but felt like you were miles from any highway or town. Heard little more than birds and the creek while outside. Heard nothing or just ripples of the creek while inside.

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10/10 Excellent

Denise E.

10 Oct, 2023

This home is wonderful. As we walked inside what awaited us was the most beautiful stone fireplac...

This home is wonderful. As we walked inside what awaited us was the most beautiful stone fireplace. Mom 80) loved waking up and drinking her coffee in front of it. The back patio/porch area overlooks the peaceful and serene river. Many mornings and evening were spent out outside enjoying the ducks that were in the river too. Everything you need besides clothing and personal items were there to make it a special time together with your family and friends. The home cleaning service did a really good job.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

29 Jun, 2024

Macon memories

We loved the cabin. The tubes are a welcome surprise when we found them in a closet under the house. I would recommend bringing some sheets for the pull out bed if you plan on using it, as we couldn't find any in the house. Easy entry, spacious lovely kitchen overlooking Coweeta Creek. Quiet neighbors to one side, a friendly older couple across the creek who let us use their property to go down the creek and tube back towards our cabin. I wouldn't just take it upon myself to do that without interacting with them first though, if you are just arriving. The house has great wifi connection and split units to keep everyone nice and cool. Overall we loved the cabin and have already recommended it to friends and family. Thank you so much.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

STEPHANIE W.

5 Nov, 2023

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disappointed

The property was a beautiful property, the problem was with checking in late night after driving 7 hours and my rental had not been cleaned from the previous tenants and it was filthy. I was not able to get into the cleaned property until the next day late afternoon. It took me multiple calls and headaches and lost vacation time not to mention lost money spent on staying in a motel my 1st night in town with my pets. It was a nightmare the first 24 hours in town.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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6/10 Okay

Jose D.

11 May, 2024

Macon Nightmare

Upon arrival we were welcomed with a dirty house. Entrance walk way covered with leaves. Little dirt piles hidden in corners of the kitchen. Grocery items within the couch cushions. All beddings were obviously used and unwashed. Linen were found throughout the house on shelves and under the beds. Dirty dishes in the dish washer. We had a door in the kitchen area that led outside without the ability to lock it. We had to put a chair to keep the door from opening. Customer services didn’t get anyone out there that day so we stayed up washing the linens and cleaning up. The following day we were still waiting to find out if someone was coming to fix the door and mess. No response till we reached out. At this point we only wanted someone to fix the door since we stayed up cleaning. On the night of the 31st for our new year tradition we walked up the street with our luggage for a year of good travels only to be chased by 3 big dogs that belong to neighbors up the way. We had to use our luggages as shields to protect our family. We were pretty disappointed. Part of our family ended the trip early because the dog issue. They were running free a lot and having kids and our small dogs made it very difficult to feel safe. We ended up leaving as well. Super disappointed. House does have great potential and a beautiful creek view. That’s about it.