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Best Of Smokies, Riverfront, Waterfalls - Paradise - Why Pay More - DEAL!!

Lower unit of duplex, easy access, on the river, near waterfalls!

picnic table, tubes and hammock added,
with camp fire

Canada geese come back on every spring and fall

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Balcony

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FRANKLIN, NC

Place, Ruby City Gems & Minerals
‪8 min drive‬
Place, Jackson Hole Gem Mine
‪8 min drive‬
Place, Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Best Of Smokies, Riverfront, Waterfalls - Paradise - Why Pay More - DEAL!!

Prime location on river, near waterfalls!

- RiverDance Lodge 2 has the perfect location, with 300 ft prime frontage on the Cullasaja River.

- Lower unit of a duplex with stairs, no pets, no smoking inside. it has private entries and porch.
- 2br 1 bath lower unit, has sat tv, wifi, dvd and vcr.
- Best rates on the river, in this prime location! Easy access!
- Kayak on the Little TN river nearby.
- Twin over full bed in br1, queen bed in br2 - now sleeps 4.
- Give the correct number of guests before booking, and do not invite others without the owner's prior approval.
- For larger groups both units could be booked, the upper unit listing www.vrbo.com/436100, both units have total of 4br and 3 baths - will sleep 8, 4 car max.
- Fishing, and tubing fun, after the falls, when conditions permit, below Exxon at your own risk.
- If our river is low, tubes can be put in along the Greenway, enter off Highlands rd, Fox Ridge Rd between before flea market. Also a park there.
- Nearby Cliffside Lake Recreation Area to swim, fish, and hike.
- Catalooche Valley Ski & Tubing Resort at Maggie Valley 30 miles
- Enjoy the river from the covered porch and decks.
- Sit back and watch the hummingbirds gather at the feeder.
- Even a rainy day has its charm, listening to it from the table on the covered deck, while the river surges by. Enjoy grilling on the gas bbq.
- Art by Thomas Kinkade 'Lamplight Manor'
- Roku has Paramount +, for 1000's of movies on lcd tv!
- A laundry has been added for your convenience.
- Picnic table and a double hammock added.
- Refrigerator with ice maker.
- The property has a fire ring beside the river, wood can be had at Walmart, Ingles, or Tractor Supply.
- Geese, beaver, and ducks frequent our section of the river, do not disturb them.
- Book your trip now, best rates in Franklin!
- Holidays may require a longer booking
- Check-in after 3pm, check-out by 10am, or pay a fee if unit is available.
- Parking for 2 cars max, no rv or trailer. Park up front.
- Less than a 4 star review shows dissatisfaction to all concerned, they are not welcomed back.
- Please do not leave the door open with AC on, mice and bugs can enter.
- Do not tamper with or unplug the smoke or CO detectors, or a fee.
- On vacation rentals, a 5 star review is not reserved for luxury cabins, it means that the property was as described. Less than 5 star reviews hurts our ranking. If there is a problem please let us know. We strive to make your vacation wonderful.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO :
- The Greenway offers a walk along the Little Tennessee River of nearly five miles, a mountain bike trail, picnic shelters, playgrounds, disc golf, a boat ramp, canoe put-in, fishing spots, historic bridges, interesting flora and fauna, and things to be discovered.
- Several Waterfalls within 10 miles, many near the road.
- For high adventure try the thrilling ziplines at highlands aerial park.
- The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
- 'Pickin' on the Square, downtown Franklin at the Gazebo on the Square on Saturday nights 7-9 in summer, near courthouse toilet. Free! 2 folding chairs in closet.
- Discoverfranklinnc com Map
- townoffranklinnc com current events
- Historic Franklin and Nikwasi Mound - 3 miles
- Cliffside Lake Recreation Area to fish, hike, and swim
- Ruby mining - 8 miles
- Swinging Bridge Bike Trail
- Gem Shows, rock shops, flea markets, and antique shops abound.
- Cherokee Harrah Casino - 20 miles, New Casino at Murphy
- Great Smoky Mts NP - 25 miles
- Dollywood Theme Parks, with Splash Country Water Park is only 45 miles away, with scenic highway. Also Otter Creek, 7th Inning, and Discovery Island Water Parks near Greenville SC.
- Blueridge Parkway NP - 20 miles
- Bryson City Great Smoky Mt Railroad - 20 miles. Combine train with rafting ticket.
- Nantahala River Rafting - 20 miles
- Biltmore Mansion Asheville - 50 miles
- Tallulah Falls and Park - 30 miles
- Nantahala Hiking Club offers local Hikes. The Appalachian Trail and the Bartram Trail are nearby.
- Chunky Gal Riding Stables or the Dillard House Stables
- Spend a day on Lake Glenville, surrounded by beautiful mountains. Visit Andrews Park, swim, bass fishing, and picnic amid great scenery.
- Free travel brochures at the Smoky Mt Visitor Center S on GA rd.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Max capacity 4 guests, 2 car max

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking on porch or deck 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

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

- 4 people and 2 cars max, no rv or trailer. - No Smoking inside or on the porch. -Never unplug Smoke detector - check-out is before 10:00AM.

To ensure a sufficient time of cleaning, please avoid late check-out. Any late check-out will incur a fee of $30 per hour or any portion thereof.

- Return hammock and floats to unit after use. Turn off BBQ at tank after use. - Do not bring any pets.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 563461vb

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

Note from host: max capacity 4 guests, 2 car max

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

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Highlands Biological Station, while Scottish Tartans Museum and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.

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FRANKLIN, NC

What's nearby

Ruby City Gems & Minerals - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
Cullasaja Falls - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
Jackson Hole Gem Mine - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
The Factory - 9 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

‪Caffe REL - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
‪Bojangles - ‬6 min drive
‪Gondola’s - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Of Smokies, Riverfront, Waterfalls - Paradise - Why Pay More - DEAL!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Of Smokies, Riverfront, Waterfalls - Paradise - Why Pay More - DEAL!!?

As of 11 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Of Smokies, Riverfront, Waterfalls - Paradise - Why Pay More - DEAL!! on 24 Aug, 2026 start from S$163, 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 Best Of Smokies, Riverfront, Waterfalls - Paradise - Why Pay More - DEAL!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best Of Smokies, Riverfront, Waterfalls - Paradise - Why Pay More - DEAL!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Of Smokies, Riverfront, Waterfalls - Paradise - Why Pay More - DEAL!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Of Smokies, Riverfront, Waterfalls - Paradise - Why Pay More - DEAL!! located?

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

9.2

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

30 Nov, 2025

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

Yes, they nice place for a long weekend! Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2025

It was a pleasure having you stay with us. Thank you for choosing our property. We would be delighted to welcome you back anytime!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia T.

25 Mar, 2026

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

Check in is effortless. You feel completely independent even with the owners above you. The most gorgeous view out of the window. The host is absolutely accommodating and friendly. Very close to town but it doesn’t seem that way. Home away from home.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy j.

30 Jun, 2024

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

Trip for my sons orientation at WCU

Very nice home and beautiful views of the stream and everything we needed it was right there. Not far from Dry Falls. Quiet neighborhood very peaceful. My family couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. Would love to stay again when we come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

Courtney E.

4 Jan, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Has everything you need

This property was close to town, right on the creek and the lower level that we stayed in had a nice view. It was warm and cozy and had good water pressure. My only concern was that It was not as clean as I expected, so I cleaned up a bit when we first arrived. Overall, a great value.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

11 Jul, 2017

The location can't be beat

The property was as described. It had everything we needed for the week, including soap, shampoo, toilet paper, laundry detergent-which was a nice surprise since most rentals only provide starter supplies at most. The view to the river was gorgeous and the sound of the water is so relaxing. Being able to bring my dog was also a bonus.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023

We are pleased when our guests have a good time. We thank you for your stay, and for taking a moment to leave us a kind note in the review. They are so important in this business. We continue to make the property better, and add amenities. Welcome back to you, and to all of our great guests!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha B.

27 Jul, 2018

Quaint Little Place

Perfect little two bedroom right on Callasaja river. Able to wade in the river with no issues and tubes are provided to float in. All amenities right at your fingertips and close traveling distance to everything. Nice touches when we showed up, fresh cut flowers and cookies. Highly recommended. We will be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023

Thank you for your stay and the wonderful review. We will keep doing improvements and make the property more enjoyable. We really appreciate all you did for us, such as washing the towels and sheets etc.. You left the unit so clean and neat. Welcome to come back in your future’s trip to Franklin.

Verified

8/10 Good

James S.

1 Jun, 2023

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

Location

For us the location was perfect and convenient. The place was nice and had everything required, just needed to wash kitchen items before use. Peaceful river with daily dose of Canadian geese visits. We enjoyed but couldn't figure out the TV with 4 remotes and unfamiliar services. All in all, a nice place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

14 May, 2018

Quick trip to the mountains.

My husband and I stayed here for three days in April. The weather was beautiful and we had a wonderful time. We own land in Franklin, and just needed a place to stay while we fished and took care of our property. The rental had a great view of the river. It was easy access to town and other places near Franklin. There was a nice picture window for looking at the river and a nice porch to sit on to do the same. It was a basic, mountain place, but it was just what we needed for a short stay. It was very clean and the instructions for all the appliances and electronics were very clear. Please note, the bed in the main bedroom is a double bed. Just be prepared to be cozy if you're used to sleeping in a queen or king:) The owners were available and easy to reach. I might update some of the utensils in the kitchen, like having some sharp knives - but that's no big deal. All in all - things were great! I would recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023

Thanks for the great review, and kind tip. We are adding a 23 piece knife set and wooden holder. They are very sharp, and never need sharpening. Welcome back!

Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachel W.

23 Jun, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute property, muggy unit

We had a small family reunion here and we are very happy we were able to reserve both the upper and lower units. I would suggest reserving the upper unit if you do decide to only rent one due to the fact that the lower unit can very clearly hear everything from above as well as getting dirt and water dripped onto you if you are on the lower patio. This unit also has a very very strong smell of mold as well as a lot of humidity in the air. We found a dehumidifier and had to empty it multiple times per day and it still felt muggy. We opted to spend all of our spare time in the upper unit because it was so smelly and wet in the lower, however we did have to sleep below which wasn’t enjoyable. The property itself is VERY cute, the river frontage is at a great location on the Cullasaja. It’s shallow enough to walk around and stay cool so we hung out with chairs in the river everyday. We had a 6 year old visit and she had a blast skipping rocks and walking around in the river. If you only rent half of the house, I’d imagine it would be a little awkward to share the river and amenities.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023

Not sure why this guest left such a review, which was not true. In 9 years, no other guest has complained of these things. There is no mold. There was heavy rain that week, which may have raised the humidity, but the central AC would have handled that. The upper deck is carpeted, so no dirt and water could fall down. Most guests before them gave a 5 Star review, and fully enjoyed their stay. This guest will not be welcomed back.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Did not know it was a two story cabin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving get away

We really enjoyed the property and location was perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

14 Nov, 2019

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

Beautiful River view

House was exactly as described. The porch and view of the river was beautiful. It was really cold while there, so I wish I could have enjoyed the outside more. I could see in the summer it would be a great place to run around and play in the river. That area is also very beautiful. You can drive several miles up Highlands Hwy and view many wonderful waterfalls. This place suited out purposes just fine. We were actually shopping for a place of our own.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

Verified

8/10 Good

Randall T.

5 Nov, 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Beautiful backyard view and the handout that was given was very helpful when it came to finding good places to hike and see waterfalls.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Yaling White

We loves travel, and knows what amenities mean the most to guests.

Why they chose this property

Located in the heart of the mountains on the river, along a scenic highway, close to many waterfalls, between Franklin and Highlands NC.

It is a quiet and safe community. Our property is in scenic area but close to down town of Franklin, convenient for shopping and eating in restaurants.

Easy access, flat road to drive to access the property.

What makes this property unique

300 ft of river frontage, climate controlled, yet a quiet country atmosphere.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

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About the area

Franklin

What's nearby

Getting around

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Frequently asked questions

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10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

Heidi L.

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia T.

Sylvia T.

10/10 Excellent

Christy j.

Trip for my sons orientation at WCU

Christy j.

8/10 Good

Courtney E.

Has everything you need

Courtney E.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

The location can't be beat

Jennifer B.

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha B.

Quaint Little Place

Tabitha B.

8/10 Good

James S.

Location

James S.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Quick trip to the mountains.

Nancy S.

6/10 Okay

Rachel W.

Cute property, muggy unit

Rachel W.

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia T.

Sylvia T.

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

We enjoyed our stay