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Dancing Bear: Top rated on 2 Private Creek acres w screened porch, WiFi, Grill

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dancing Bear: Top rated on 2 Private Creek acres w screened porch, WiFi, Grill

This is it! Top rated cozy creek side cabin on 2 private acres with a large screened in porch nestled into White Rock Mountain just 15 minutes from downtown Franklin, NC. Listen to the rushing creek from the large lounging deck or enjoy a warm fire relaxing on the creek side pergola. A dreamy screened in porch combines the best of indoor/outdoor living. Inside, enjoy a cathedral ceiling with an open floorplan. We love food and we love to cook, so we made sure you have a well stocked chef's kitchen with a gas range and outdoor grill. Enjoy a Nespresso maker, French press or classic drip coffee makers, and an assortment of teas and kettle. Sleep tight in a cozy king size bedroom that opens to the screened in porch, so you can fall asleep to the sound of the creek. Across the hall, is a private guest room with a queen bed. For a lofty experience, discover a cozy king bed and full bathroom upstairs with a gorgeous outside view...this space is kid and adult approved! The 2 full bathrooms are equipped with all the essentials needed for a comfortable stay and stocked with lots of towels. Let your river shoes air dry on the screened in porch, and also enjoy a fully equipped laundry room off the master.

Don't feel like cooking? Franklin is now a foodies' paradise with a vibrant downtown restaurant scene. Look through our welcome book for our recommendations. Recharge outside with the bears and the great outdoors (good luck), or plug in with wi-fi and two smart TVs to enjoy your favorite streaming services.

No visit to Franklin would be complete without visiting the area waterfalls in the NC Mountains. East of Franklin, NC, on US 64 is a deep gorge created by the Cullasaja River. Three major waterfalls grace this route: Bridal Veil Falls, Dry Falls, and Cullasaja Falls. Hit the trails of Wayah Bald, Bartram Trial (located in the neighborhood), Yellow Mountain Tower Trail, Rufus Morgan, Secret Falls, Wesser Bald Fire Tower, Pickens Nose, Laurel Falls Trail and many more. The area boast several options for vineyards, breweries, farms, ziplining, alpine roller coasters, tubing, gem mines, fishing, and amusement parks. Highlands, Nantahala Forest, Dillard and Cashiers are just a scenic drive away. What are you waiting for?

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We love kids! Just mind the stairs and creek.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet 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
Please return furnishings to their original locations if moved.
Cover the porch TV.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets welcome with non refundable $200 fee. Please don’t book if you think your pet might soil the cabin carpet.

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Factory and Franklin Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Andy's Trout Farm and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Tessentee Bottomland Preserve - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Prentiss Bridge Stream Access - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Andy's Trout Farm - 20 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 21 min drive - 20.9 km
  • The Factory - 21 min drive - 20.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Siam Thai Cuisine - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Redneck Romeo’s - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Las Barricas - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪828 Cafe - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dancing Bear: Top rated on 2 Private Creek acres w screened porch, WiFi, Grill pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Dancing Bear: Top rated on 2 Private Creek acres w screened porch, WiFi, Grill?

As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dancing Bear: Top rated on 2 Private Creek acres w screened porch, WiFi, Grill on 18 May, 2026 start from S$369, 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 Dancing Bear: Top rated on 2 Private Creek acres w screened porch, WiFi, Grill?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dancing Bear: Top rated on 2 Private Creek acres w screened porch, WiFi, Grill?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dancing Bear: Top rated on 2 Private Creek acres w screened porch, WiFi, Grill?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dancing Bear: Top rated on 2 Private Creek acres w screened porch, WiFi, Grill located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Prentiss Bridge Stream Access. Whistle Stop Mall and The Factory are also within 12 miles (20 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. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great place to stay! Location was convenient and house had everything you needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rusty e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place for the money. Deck listening to creek is where we spent most of our time. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Franklin is beautiful! The creek was the star of the show as well as the screened in porch. It was very relaxing sitting next to the fire listening to the creek. Cabin was very cozy, and the host was very friendly and communicated very well. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2026
We are so delighted you enjoyed your stay! You were great guests as well!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiffanie was very attentive prior to and during our stay. The cabin is nicely tucked in by a creek surrounded by mountain laurels. Great for sitting by a fire and listening to the creek babble by. Grilled food every night and falling asleep to the creek lullaby was just what we needed. Thanks Tiff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, quiet getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We decided this was the nicest cabin we've stayed in and we've stayed in quite a few.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiffanie was wonderful in answering any questions that we had. The location of the house is wonderful.The decor is fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well stocked kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny W.

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

The property was very enjoyable, close to a lot hiking and fun things to do.

We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2025
Delighted you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roula B.

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

Wonderful

Girls weekend - amazing time relaxing, listening to the sound of the birds and the river. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Athea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house sits next to a stream. The house is nice and clean and plenty of room for our party of 5.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleased with our stay. Considering a do over next year. Peacefull, serene and convenient location. The outdoor living area porch where you can hear the brook and read or nap a plus. Owner is quick to reply if questions arise. A very pleasant experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2025
We look forward to hosting you again’
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Relaxing Oasis

The outdoor space is cozy. Wonderful screened in potch, Hammock and nice sitter area by the creek.. Great place to unplug ant unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riccy C.

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

Thank

It's a beautiful place, thank you very much
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2025
Thank you for the kind review! You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Will stay again!

My family travels to this area every year, but this was our first time staying in this cabin. It will be our go-to location for as long as the owners will share it! It was clean, relaxing, nicely decorated, very comfortable, communication was great and the location was perfect. Don’t hesitate!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2025
Thank yo so much for being an excellent guest! We look forward to hosting you again in the future. You are definitely 5⭐️s!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PENNY A.

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

Ultimate Mountain Getaway

This cabin has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The property owner is very easy to communicate with and got right back with me every time I talked to her. The house is very well maintained, and we really enjoyed having the water flowing right off the huge porch. you don’t have to worry about having a four-wheel-drive because the roads are hard topped all the way to the driveway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

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

Rainy day Games

A Nice cabin in the woods with a creek right next to it. Town not too far away and pretty easy to get to. Our grandkids drove up to surprise us and we had a great time. It was pouring rain for most of our visit but the creek sounds were music and the fresh air was a nice little break for us. Thank you for sharing your beautiful property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2024
You were amazing guests… even in the middle of a hurricane. Thank you for taking such great care of the house ahead of the storm. We hope you visit again and get better weather.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Awesome Stay at a True Gem of a Mountain Cabin

My husband and I booked Tiffanie’s cabin for the Labor Day weekend. What a find! The idyllic cabin is tucked away in a rhododendron forest beside a babbling brook. It’s beautifully decorated and perfectly appointed. It boasts an amazing screened porch and an expansive deck with multiple seating areas as well as a creekside deck and fire pit. The interior is both comfortable and functional, and gorgeous to boot. It’s a perfect place to get away and relax. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2024
We loved having you and your husband as guests. You are welcome back to Dancing Bear anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winter S.

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

Christmas Getaway

This property was great! We travel each year for Christmas and looked into the Franklin, NC area. Found this beautiful cabin that had a creek next to it. Just the sound of the water alone was relaxing enough. The cabin was further off the main road than we thought and cell service was very spotty, but the WIFI in the cabin was great with no issues. A must when you have 2 teenagers. Beds were comfy and host supplied basic amenities that I’ve found other rentals do not. Overall stay was amazing, would highly recommend this cabin if coming into the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2025
We are delighted that you enjoyed the cabin… especially for the holidays! We would love to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My niece and I had a wonderful week at Dancing Bear. After unloading all our stuff and groceries, we discovered a major problem (no water). After trying several fixes, Tiffanie arranged for us to stay the night at a nice B& B in Franklin. After a good night sleep and a good breakfast we headed to Dillard. By the time we finished lunch, Tiffanie called and said the problem was fixed (it was the pump). So we returned to the cabin. It was just as described. Spacious but cozy. Beautiful views in all directions. Very comfortable beds and furniture. Everything we needed was provided. The cabin is very private and quiet. The creek is very close and is delightful. We spent one day just chilling at the cabin. Enjoyed the shops in Clayton, Franklin, and Highlands. We recommend Wild Thyme Gourmet in Highlands and Wolf Creek BBQ in Clarksville for lunch. If you like handmade pottery don’t miss Mark of the Potter on the Soque River just north of Clarksville. It’s a beautiful place. We would definitely recommend Dancing Bear and would love to return. And if you have any problems (stuff happens) Tiffanie will be there for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec, 2025
You were amazing to work with. Thank you for being so kind and patient while we solved the problem at the cabin. I’m so happy you loved it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

A Magical Creekside Escape in the Mountains

From the moment we arrived, we were swept away by the magical mountain landscape that surrounds this property. Nestled in nature, the home offers an immediate sense of calm and rejuvenation—it’s truly the perfect place to unwind and reset.One of the most unique and beautiful features is the creek that runs through the property. The gentle sound of flowing water added such a peaceful ambiance to our stay—it felt like nature’s own soundtrack and made our mornings on the porch absolutely serene.The home itself is beautifully maintained—immaculate, welcoming, and clearly cared for with love. Every detail made us feel at home.The host's communication was outstanding, with quick and thoughtful responses throughout the entire process. Their warmth and professionalism made everything seamless from start to finish.This isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a soul-soothing experience we’ll always remember. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2025
We are delighted you had such a wonderful experience! You were amazing guests. We love hosting people because the cabin is a place we feel needs to be shared. We look forward to your next visit. Bee well!

About the host

Hosted by Tiffanie Roberts

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Friends call me the hostess with the mostest! I'm originally from the Carolinas, and my family settled in Franklin from Scotland. I grew up spending time here year round with my family taking in the fresh air, tubing creeks, and enjoying scenic highways. My family and I are so excited to host in a cabin of our own.

Why they chose this property

The drive in to the property is so beautiful. You pass horse farms, farm land, and you might even see a wedding party along the way. Cloud draped Smoky Mountains, old churches, and feeder creeks will greet you as you meander towards the cabin. We are situated at the end of the road 4 miles off the main highway, so it is very private and peaceful. Our neighborhood is centrally located to all the Western North Carolina attractions.

What makes this property unique

It's magical. We searched for years before finding the Dancing Bear cabin. We love the privacy, fresh air, and sound of the creek rushing by. We can't help but wade or plunge in the cool creek water, and climb on the mossy boulders. The outdoor spaces and screened-in porch are fantastic year round. The privacy, experience of nature, and peacefulness of this place will transport you and your loved ones. Enjoy.

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