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Gated Luxury Lodge - Hot Tub, Mountain Views, Stunning Gardens, Secluded

Main level living - Kitchen-Dining-Great Room

Watch the sun rise and set from east and west decks.

One level, wheelchair accessible entry via a covered porch.

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Location
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4 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 103274 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Franklin, NC

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
‪10 min drive‬
The Factory
‪10 min drive‬
Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Gated Luxury Lodge - Hot Tub, Mountain Views, Stunning Gardens, Secluded

This peaceful, secluded lodge sits on 5 private acres in a gated community just outside of Franklin, NC. With its sweeping 270-degree views year-round, you’ll enjoy stunning vistas from four decks, the hot tub, the sleeping swing, and every room of this upscale residence which sleeps up to 10 in 4 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. The Snug/TV room can be converted into a fifth bedroom if needed. It has a queen sleeper sofa and ensuite bathroom.

The main level of the home and two of its decks are wheelchair accessible. A queen ensuite bedroom on the main/first floor has a wheelchair-accessible bathroom.

Property manager

Margaret D'Onofrio

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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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 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

This property accepts cash

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

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in the mountains. The Factory and Franklin Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Whistle Stop Mall and Mason Mountain Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting.

Franklin, NC

What's nearby

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
The Factory - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
Cullasaja Falls - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 25 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Caffe Rel - ‬11 min drive
‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬11 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
‪Asian King Buffet - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gated Luxury Lodge - Hot Tub, Mountain Views, Stunning Gardens, Secluded pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gated Luxury Lodge - Hot Tub, Mountain Views, Stunning Gardens, Secluded?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gated Luxury Lodge - Hot Tub, Mountain Views, Stunning Gardens, Secluded?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gated Luxury Lodge - Hot Tub, Mountain Views, Stunning Gardens, Secluded located?

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

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

27 May, 2025

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

Sons Wedding

I booked this property for my family several months ago so we could attend my son's wedding in Franklin. It is not an exaggeration to say that it's probably the nicest property that we have ever rented. We have traveled extensively over the years, but this property checked all of the boxes. Incredible views, extremely comfortable, well stocked, and decorated beautifully. Although the wedding was perfect, we really had a hard time leaving the house. We are already making plans to visit the area again at some point and hope to stay at the same place if it's available.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

7 Oct, 2024

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

Beautiful setting

Cozy & comfortable home

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl A.

19 Oct, 2024

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

Absolutely DELIGHTFUL! Highly recommend.

We stayed with our friends five years ago at this delightful place and it was very nice to come back to it. Beautiful, as ever, great accommodations, and a delightful experience for a long weekend. Margaret as an excellent caring host wants to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

29 May, 2024

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

Great Location and BEAUTIFUL Home and View

Beautiful home with ample space and gorgeous views, very private. Kitchen is well equipped. We had a wonderful stay one of the best places to stay in Franklin.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin N.

16 May, 2020

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

Wonderful house

Our stay was fabulous. The house is gorgeous and has everything you could possibly need. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bill t.

26 Jul, 2020

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

Great house - great owner

5 stars

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

27 Mar, 2019

Awesome View!

Awesome View! Peace n quite up in the mountains.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Drake D.

28 May, 2020

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

Great place/Great Communication

The home was absolutely stunning. It was great for a long weekend - close to town for groceries, but still totally private/isolated. We had a maintenance issue upon check-in and Margaret took care of it instantly! Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

21 May, 2019

Great House! Amazing Views!

We would highly recommend staying at this house! We loved the views, and it was stunning inside and out! We went with four couples, and each couple had their own room and bathroom. It was perfect! Clear instructions and great communication with the host as well.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

18 Jul, 2022

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

Summertime Mountain Vacay

What an incredibly beautiful home and grounds! Beautifully furnished and well equipped with everything we needed. Breathtaking views of the mountains from 4 different comfortable porches perfect for gathering and sipping cocktails. Directions and check in were easy and well laid out. Would definitely rebook this property.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

11 Dec, 2018

Perfect

This cabin is the first cabin that we have stayed in that feels as warm and inviting as our regular home does. Every detail was cared for and taken care of. What an amazing place.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cee Cee M.

24 Feb, 2022

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

Absolutely beautiful...

Awesome house and property. Paved drive up the mountain. Clean and comfortable. Stunning mountain views. Margaret was a perfect host.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

20 Oct, 2020

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

Buttercup Bliss

Fabulous

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

15 May, 2018

Amazing house and Views!

Our family spent graduation weekend at Buttercup Haven and had planned a trip to Asheville. We loved the property so much we stayed in and grilled on the deck, will plan another relaxing weekend to Franklin! Thanks for some great memorable!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

2 Jul, 2022

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

Beautiful Getaway

The scenery is fantastic with wonderful views all around the property. This home is decorated with much thought and great taste. The kitchen is stocked with everything you can imagine for cooking better than any home I’ve vacationed in before. All the light switches are labeled which was very helpful. Beautiful vacation home.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

kristena H.

7 Apr, 2022

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

Beautiful!

What a beautiful home to stay in! The views were amazing! The house was clean and even better than the pictures! The kitchen was well equipped with everything you could ask for and more. We appreciated the communication and well thought out information packet.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

31 Mar, 2022

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

Great mountain getaway

Stayed here with our family over spring break and had a great time. The property is immaculate, has great views, is perfect for families, and has very nice amenities including the hot tub and fire place, which we used every day. This side of the mountains is slower paced but that was perfect for us as there is still plenty to do and the area isn't overdeveloped with cheesy tourist stuff. We had a very minor issue with the door code at check in and the host was super responsive and very nice. 10/10 would recommend this place.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudette K.

16 Nov, 2022

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

A Beautiful home in the clouds!

Buttercup Haven is a beautifully appointed home. Decor is high end and comfortable. Sparkling clean and attention to detail really made our family getaway special!! The views were breathtaking and ever changing. Margaret, our host, was easy to contact if we had any questions. Everything was perfect and comfortable. I highly recommend! I doesn't get any better!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

22 Oct, 2021

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

Beautiful property and unbelievable views!

Buttercup Haven is a beautiful mountain home. The pictures do not do this property justice. The views are breathtaking and the home was extremely beautiful. The home is stocked with anything you could possibly need but the grocery store and restaurants are a short 10/15 minute drive away. We did not want to come home. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

6 Jun, 2018

Amazing home!

Margaret, Your home was amazing! We enjoyed the comforts of home in the beautiful mountains of Franklin. The views were incredible and the comforts to match. We love the style of the house and its details. It will give us ideas for our future home in NC. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Greg C.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

22 Jul, 2022

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

20th Annual Girls Getaway

Absolutely breathtaking property! Beautiful views of the mountains. Clean and tastefully decorated home. Margaret, the home owner, was easy to communicate with and was readily available if we needed anything. We all had a great time in the area, plenty to do. We chased waterfalls, went rafting, visited Biltmore and dined at some fantastic restaurants. We will be back! Buttercup Haven was the perfect home to stay in for our Girls Getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

23 Dec, 2020

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

You don't have the leave the property, unless you want to

My wife and I came to Buttercup to get away from being locked up in our house all day every day. It was great! The views in the morning and evening were really amazing. Everything was in great working order and we had no issues. Taking your recycling to the recycle place was a little weird, but it was so easy. No waiting and everyone was super nice.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Don R.

10 Jul, 2013

Beautiful Buttercup

In spite of the worst weather we've seen in 20+ years of going to the area, we had a really enjoyable stay. Buttercup is a wonderful home, well built and beautifully decorated. The view is simply fantastic! The kitchen is very user-friendly and well supplied. It's also convenient amenities in Franklin and waterfalls and hiking in Highlands. A great combination of gorgeous views, quiet enjoyment and convenient activities. We hope to return soon and we recommend it to you without reservation.

10/10 Excellent

James W.

13 May, 2024

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

Old friends

Two old friends were coming to the States from England for work and pleasure. They flew into Atlanta and we hosted them at Buttercup Haven from Tuesday to Friday. The drive up from Atlanta is easy, Franklin NC has plenty to do and Buttercup Haven lived up to expectations. The house is well situated to take in the wonderful views. The house was immaculate, well furnished, and had everything needed for cooking and enjoying the meals al fresco. There is lovely dining table as well but the weather was perfect for being out of doors and Buttercup Haven has beautiful and comfortable outdoor spaces. We could not have been happier with Buttercup Haven. Great fun, good times, we look forward to returning.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F H., Asheville, NC

13 May, 2022

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

Beautiful Luxury Home

Buttercup Haven is one of the most beautiful homes we’ve ever rented. The location is convenient to everything but also very private. Once entering the Featherstone development we didn’t encounter another person or vehicle the entire week. The views are spectacular in all directions. The home is excellently constructed, spacious and comfortable. It is also very tastefully decorated and the furniture and appliances are of high quality. The property and grounds are well maintained. Margaret, the property owner, was easy to communicate with and very attentive. We will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Margaret D'Onofrio

I fell in love with NC when my husband to be first brought me to Franklin in 1982 to meet his mother and extended family. Since then, I have learned much about my mother-in-law's connection to the area, including the fact that her father's family were among the first white settlers to Franklin. Our family has strong ties to the area, even though we are not permanent residents. I always look forward to my stays at Buttercup Haven and especially enjoy sharing my home with family, friends, and guests.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with this property because of its unique location, its beauty, the tranquility of the outdoors, and the magnificent views from every room. The post and beam home has been built with amazing care and attention to detail. Since I purchased Buttercup Haven in late 2012, new furnishings have been added throughout the home.

In recent years, the exterior has been updated with a new color palette, the addition of entry gates, and annual updates to the landscaping, making the yard today a haven for butterflies as well as humans! Additional seating has been added to the outdoor areas.

Buttercup Haven is a home that I personally enjoy with family and friends, as well as a growing number of returning guests.

Come see for yourself why Buttercup Haven is a special place.

What makes this property unique

High end furnishings including designer linens and mattresses from Italy. Incredible views, privacy on almost 5 acres, Wheelchair accessible. Private and very quiet, yet minutes to downtown Franklin. Sleeps 10 comfortably. Porte-cochere to drive up to the front entrance. Local and long-distance (U.S.) unlimited calls. Snug TV room with board games and separate bathroom, with direct access to outdoors. Reading nook. Incredible views from every room and four decks.