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The Rhododendron Cottage

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen.
An outdoor patio with a grey sectional sofa and a round table, surrounded by a wooden deck and a view of trees.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, wooden flooring, and a dining area with white chairs.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a wooden floor, and a dining area with white chairs.
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Franklin Golf Course
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in the mountains. Franklin Golf Course and The Factory 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Franklin Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Factory - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Whistle Stop Mall - 2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Slanted Window - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Rhododendron Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Rhododendron Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Rhododendron Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Rhododendron Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Rhododendron Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Rhododendron Cottage located?

This family-friendly Franklin holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Franklin Golf Course. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Macon County Historical Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this property! The home was beautiful, clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. Carly was a great host, very responsive, and easy to communicate with throughout our stay. Everything went smoothly, and we really enjoyed our time there. We would definitely recommend this property to others and would happily stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was super clean and was very well equipped with everything. Can’t wait to return
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place!

This was a fantastic house. It had everything we could want to make us feel right at home. Just a short drive into town. The beds were so comfy. Everything looks brand new. The best part was our host. She went above and beyond to ensure that all our needs were met. We will definitely be staying here again the next time we are in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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