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The perfect mountain retreat

Cabin in Franklin with kitchen and patio

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Ready and waiting for you!
The covered porch has inviting chairs and a porch swing!
Welcome to Brendle Cabin. Your home away from home.
The living room, with pullout sleeper sofa, is perfect for relaxing.
The fireplace is the focal point with its custom textured surface.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6864 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The perfect mountain retreat

Beautiful mountain cabin nestled in the picturesque Great Smoky Mountains in the quiet town of Franklin, NC. Conveniently located near many local attractions and activities. Brendle Cabin offer two very comfortable bedrooms, one well-appointed bathroom that includes washer & dryer. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare any and all meals..all you'll need is the food! We have tried to think of everything to make this cabin your "home away from home" and step right inside and feel comfortable with all of any home's amenities.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mason Mountain Mine and Whistle Stop Mall. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Western Carolina University - 25 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 37 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 41 min drive - 51.8 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 45 min drive - 46.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe REL - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Charro Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen on 153 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The perfect mountain retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The perfect mountain retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The perfect mountain retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The perfect mountain retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The perfect mountain retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Gold City Gem Mine is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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. 184 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 191 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Machelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect for a quick getaway. It was very cozy, clean and neat. And ver reasonably priced. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts are very welcoming, called me before coming down to be sure I had access to the house
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and open. Love the porch and the secluded feel while still being close to attractions and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillie A.

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

Wonderful!

Nice location, everything went smoothly, clean, lots of thoughtful touches throughout the cabin. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen M.

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

Franklin stay

House was nice and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William christine T.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Booking this last minute get away was well worth it! We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

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

Summer Vacation

My husband and I, along with our 8 year old grandson from Texas, enjoyed our 3 day stay at this lovely cabin. It was extremely clean and comfortable and located close to all we planned to explore!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cabin! Very clean. We loved the goats in the backyard and thr porch in particular! Dwight was very helpful and even came to help us last minute when we arrived in rhe dark and the pouring rain!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay. We love this sweet little cabin. In particular how clean and well kept it is. Often places are clean on the inside but deck spaces full with cobwebs etc. Not this place! The deck is clean and nice to relax on with Adirondack chairs and a swinging bench. Thank you, Dwight, for sharing your Cabin that’s obviously cared for with love.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very clean, nicely decorated, comfortable and peaceful. In the hills but just a short drive to downtown Franklin. Nice porch out front for coffee in the morning. The only slight downside for me was the parking on the upper level near the road and the walk down a small decline to the cabin. After the rain it was slick with no steps.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheal H.

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

Weekend Away

It was a beautiful property and the hosts are AWESOME!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

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

Enjoying time in the mountains!

It was close by to important family activities and is a beautiful cabin!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

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

Cabin retreat

The cabin is well located to explore the area. It is exceptionally clean, comfortable, quiet, and the host is available and helpful. Would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

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

Thanksgiving in Franklin

The stay at the Brendle Cabin was a delight. It was totally as advertised, clean, comfortable, charming. The best appointed overall as any VRBO we have rented. We look forward to future stays while visiting Franklin in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

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

Peace and rest

We so much enjoyed the wonderful cabin,very clean,very peaceful, total relaxation and hope to come again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Great stay

Very nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A slice of mountain living, one peaceful and picturesque place to rest and be revived! The host is friendly and accommodating and the views from their wraparound porch are breathtaking. Mountain views, birdsong, wildlife, they have it all. The cabin itself is beautiful — clean and spacious, comfortable and full of charm. My only regret is not staying longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Great stay!

Thanks so much for a great visit! The cabin was spotless and had everything we needed to be comfortable. Will definitely book again when we’re in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

Clean, comfortable and convenient!

This was probably our third stay at this cabin. It’s always top notch, and the friendly goats are an added plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Wonderful as Usuall

We have stayed here about 4 or 5 times and its the perfect retreat. Dwight is always available for issues or questions. The cabin is the cleanest of any hotel room or VRBO that we have ever stayed in. We will always stay here when in the area. The goats are a plus and fun to watch. There are 2 new sets of twins.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey R.

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

Sweet Mointain Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The cabin was well appointed with all the essentials and sparkling clean. It was a fun treat to see the goats on the adjoining property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer I.

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

Lovely stay

Our hosts were gracious reaching out and making sure we would be comfortable. It’s a quiet and beautiful property and home, and very clean, even the porch area was swept, clean, and plenty of seating options to relax. Really hope to stay again sometime soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

A Wonderful Stay

The property was extremely clean and stocked with all your needs! It is at a great location for multiple areas! Would recommend 100%!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franci M.

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

Great mountain getaway in Franklin, NC

This was our second visit to this VRBO. It is very private and the cabin has everything you need to make your stay enjoyable. We enjoyed our stay again and will return when we travel back to Franklin.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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

A Hidden Gem

The hosts couldn't have been nicer. The cabin was top notch and clean as a whistle. The goats came running to greet us when we returned from our outings in the area. Location was perfect and the road to the cabin is very accessible. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dwight Cassada

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Both Helen and I grew up in Franklin. This is where we have always called "home", regardless of where we laid our head. We raised our beautiful family here. We hope that you'll fall in love with Franklin, the Great Smoky Mountains and Brendle Cabin that we built with love and pride.

Why they chose this property

The Great Smoky Mountains are just that...great! Great to relax. Great to hike. Great to experience nature's glory in one of the many local water falls. Great to find a gem at one of the local gem mining facilities. Great to take a drive and see why the Smoky Mountains are great! Brendle cabin is situated in the middle of all of these great activities and more!

What makes this property unique

There is nothing better than sitting on the large, covered porch, with a gentle mountain breeze cooling your skin as you idly swing back and forth on the comfy porch swing. Unless it's putting together a meal to grill out on the deck before settling in for a quiet evening with a movie in the DVR. We find that everyone wants to hang out at the cabin and share great stories and a lot of laughter.

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