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Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views!

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Interior
Interior
Room
Room
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Sheffield Mine
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Sheffield Mine
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views!

Craving nature, the outdoors and a family or friends getaway? This place is all that, plus very private. Enjoy the outdoor shower, Large Back Deck or Front Pergola with hanging benches and swings and firepit or also the large firepit, below both. Beautiful views day or night with the sound of nature and the stars shining bright and that fresh, aromatic mountain air! Located in Cowee Valley above the famous Sheffield Gem Mine and only a short drive to the town of Franklin, which offers breweries, restaurants, shopping and grocery stores.
Ruby Gem Cabin offers 4 bedrooms with 5 beds, a queen blow up and room on the large living room sofa to accommodate up to 11 people. The kitchen and dining room are large with plenty of chairs. 2 newly remodeled bathrooms with special design touches, plus an additional outdoor shower for the warmer months.
Plenty of parking.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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 3 total)
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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
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Thermostat - to conserve energy please set the thermostat at 75 in the summer and 68 in the winter, before you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If bringing your dogs, please use the provided dog sheets to protect bedding or sofa, etc. These are in the basket next to TV. Thank you
Replace keys in lockbox, lock up and turn off all lights when checking out. Also, set Thermostat, to 64 in winter and 75 in summer.
Place trash and recycling in respective bins outside, or if possible take with you to Cowee Trash and Recycling. Thank you

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3832472vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Scottish Tartans Museum and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Sheffield Mine and Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and ecotours nearby.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Sheffield Mine - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 33 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 36 min drive - 48.1 km
  • Western Carolina University - 38 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 47 min drive - 65.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Slanted Window - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Caffe REL - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gondola’s - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Sheffield Mine. Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine and Mason Mountain Mine are also within 3 miles (5 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. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded Expectations....excellent stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paula s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very clean and comfortable.The host Tanya was so nice and the communication was great. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret l.

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

Great place

Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much Margaret, I enjoyed having your family and look forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tanya was very easy to work with and the mointain views were breathtaking
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Ruby Gem

Great property! We look forward to staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2024
Thank you for staying at Ruby Gem Cabin and taking such good care of her. You are welcome back anytime., Tanya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Great location

Very clean and lots of room, very quiet and peaceful, private, everything you need for cooking. Host Tanya was very responsive and Richard was great. Can’t wait to come back in the spring. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean. Well thought out. Our whole family really felt comfortable there. We all loved the house. Beds where very comfortable, the sheets where the best, top notch for sure. Wonderful house to have a family gathering, large rooms, with good space inside and outside as well. Kitchen was well stocked. Loved the veiws from the kitchen. Very quiet and peaceful. Wonderful place. Thank you very much for sharing, from the whole family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha G.

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

Great birthday

Was only one night but great views, great fire pit, great property. Everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar, 2024
Thank you so much Martha.... always makes me smile when guests are happy. I hope you'll return some time, Tanya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cowee S.

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

Two Night Stay

We rented this property for a visiting band to stay in and they loved it! The only issue was access to the property with a steep gravel road. Tanya is a fantastic, communicative, and welcoming host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2024
Thank you for letting us host the band. Look forward to next time, Tanya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Amazing tranquil country home

I just can’t say enough about this property and the manager. Perfect place with plenty of room for our family. Very secluded and peaceful. Everything you could need for a long or quick get away. We will definitely be back. Tanya was so nice and helpful and very quick to respond. Absolutely wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Loved the place

Wish we had more time there. Was a great fit for 6 adults and 4 kids 4-11 and an 11 month old. Kitchen was big enough to cook although we only did breakfast. I like it when you go somewhere and there are some staples there. The kids enjoyed the net pillow swings outside and if we had been there longer we would have made a fire outside. Would be great to go back and enjoy the outdoors.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amberlyn R.

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

Love, Love, Love

We had a wonderful time. Tanya was so great. Easy to communicate with. We were so grateful to have our time here. Best place for our dogs. She even had sheets to cover furniture so that our fur babies felt at home being with us on the couch & bed. The view was beautiful!!! Had a wonderful time and it it so nice when the host is an wonderful as Tanya.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2024
Thank you so much Amberlynn, was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Perfect fall weekend

My family enjoyed time at the fire pit swings. You could see the stars listen to the night sounds. Lovely. The back porch had a big dining table we all gathered around. Property was clean. Lots of amenities. The only 4 star i gave was on property description: there was not an office with a sofa bed. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2024
Thank you for the review Karen. I've updated the listing, there was no way to explain the other optional sleeping area available, which is a blow up qieen mattress that can be set up in the master closet or elsewhere. But I've corrected it as best as parameters permit here, plus have added a desk in there.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Family Vacation 2024

We have been coming to Sheffield Mine since 2005 and love staying in the Cowee Valley area. This is the first opportunity we have had to stay at Ruby Gem Cabin. It definitely checked all the boxes we look for when booking a vacation rental. King size bed, central a/c, WiFi, peaceful location. Tanya is an amazing host and her cabin is one of those places you hesitate to tell others just how good it is for fear it will be fully booked when you want to come back. Ruby was the best stocked cabin we have stayed in and even had a highchair for our grandbaby. I’ve already emailed to get details on the king mattress as we slept soundly through the night all week, something that doesn’t happen at home with our Tempur-Pedic. Tanya has a gift with interior design and Ruby reflects that. We will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2024
Thank you so much Mike and Nancy for such a beautiful review. It warms my heart to read and know that Ruby Gem Cabin and Sheffield Gem Mine, provided this experience for you....its what i hoped and aimed for. I appreciate you all very much.

About the host

Hosted by Tanya Campbell

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I'm a Colorado native that learned airbnb and hosting while there. I made a huge change and leap to follow my calling to own land and fell in love with the Smoky Mtns. I found this property with a Ruby mine and the cabin. Never had I thought I'd own a mine, but it's what destiny had in store. I love sharing this special place and land with my friends. I love the quiet and the amazing scents of the woods, seeing the deer prancing by and the birds. I love all the wood critters.

Why they chose this property

It's private, quiet, peaceful and beautiful. Yet only 15 min or so from town where everything is available.

What makes this property unique

Being at the Authentic historical Sheffield Gem Mine is very unique. You sit perched above, but can walk or drive down and partake in mining for Rubies and learning about a variety of other crystals with our Rainbow buckets of gems too.

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English

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