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Peaceful Mountain Retreat — Your Smoky Mountain Getaway!

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A wooden porch with several rocking chairs and a wooden railing.
A cozy living room with leather chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A small, single-story cabin with a red roof, a porch, and a visible number '9' sign.
A wooden post with a metal hook.
A wooden cabinet with drawers and a countertop.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Mason Mountain Mine
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Sheffield Mine
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Cardinal Gem Mine
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1.5

Bathtub or shower

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Mountain Retreat — Your Smoky Mountain Getaway!

Escape to the Mountains — Relax, Recharge & Make Memories!
Ready to leave the noise and stress of everyday life behind? Come breathe in the fresh mountain air, listen to the soothing sounds of the river, and wake up surrounded by the beauty of the Smoky Mountains! Peaceful Mountain Retreat at Whit’s Trail is your perfect getaway near Franklin, North Carolina.
Imagine starting your morning with a hot cup of coffee on the spacious porch, relaxing in a rocking chair or porch swing while listening to the river flow and birds sing. Then spend your day exploring beautiful waterfalls, scenic hiking trails, fishing spots, swimming holes, and breathtaking mountain views. Adventure is right outside your door, with tubing, white-water rafting, horseback riding, gem mining, skiing, and so much more nearby.
Every season brings something special. Spring and summer bring colorful mountain laurels and lush greenery. Fall transforms the mountains into a spectacular display of brilliant autumn colors, while winter offers crisp mountain air and exciting outdoor activities.
You'll be conveniently located near Franklin, Bryson City, Highlands, Dillard, Cherokee, and Maggie Valley, making it easy to explore everything this beautiful area has to offer.
And when the day's adventures are over, come back to your peaceful retreat, gather around the fire pit, roast some s'mores, and enjoy an evening under the stars. Or don't do anything at all — that's perfectly okay too!
* Sometimes You Just Need to Get Away...
Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, family time, a romantic escape, or simply a break from the rat race, Peaceful Mountain Retreat is the place to slow down, reconnect, and recharge.
Come for the mountains. Stay for the memories. Leave refreshed!
$$ ASK ABOUT OUR WEEKLY SPECIAL!
Only $600 per week + tax, cleaning, security deposit & service fees
Non-holiday or peak season weeks only.
Your mountain escape is waiting — come see why you'll want to come back again and again!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7030460
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
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 a river. Sheffield Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Mason Mountain Mine - 8 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Sheffield Mine - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Old Cardinal Gem Mine - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Rose Creek Mine - 11 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Fontana Lake - 15 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Wesser Riverside Pub - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪La Poblana Mexican Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Duffell Hideaway - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Wild Rose Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Mountain Retreat — Your Smoky Mountain Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful Mountain Retreat — Your Smoky Mountain Getaway!?

As of 19 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful Mountain Retreat — Your Smoky Mountain Getaway! on 16 Sept, 2027 start from S$591, 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 Peaceful Mountain Retreat — Your Smoky Mountain Getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Mountain Retreat — Your Smoky Mountain Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Mountain Retreat — Your Smoky Mountain Getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Mountain Retreat — Your Smoky Mountain Getaway! located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mason Mountain Mine and Sheffield Mine. Old Cardinal Gem Mine and Rose Creek Mine are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 195 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 times there and there’s not a better place to stay with friends
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2026
Thank you for choosing to stay at our cabin again. So glad you like it! You are welcome again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place to stay some day with privacy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and away from it all with everything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2026
We appreciate you taking time to post your review about your stay at our cabin. It was a pleasure having you as a guest. We hope you can come again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host were very easy to work with and readily available. Great communication. The cabin was very clean and most anything needed was provided except for items disclosed. The cabin had a rustic design and feel, which was great. We'll decorated and comfortable furnishings. The whole cabin was well stocked from kitchen to bath. The cabin is located in a nice location. A few cabins near by. But for my stay it was mostly quite and secluded. The covered porch was very enjoyable with two swings and some rocking chairs. The grill was in great condition and functioned wonderfully. A great stay, in a great cabin, in a nice location. Really enjoyed the whole experience. Highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2026
Thank you for posting your 10//10 review. We are so glad you found everything enjoyable. We hope you will get another opportunity to come again in the future. We appreciate your care for our cabin and choosing to stay at Anotherdayinbearadise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very roomy and cozy. The hosts were amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2026
Thank you for taking such great care of our cabin. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leslie was super nice and the cabin was just as described!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2025
Thank you for posting the snow pictures. You got your wish of seeing snow which is really rare for November. So glad you enjoyed your relaxing trip! Look forward to your future return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our serving Thanksgiving spent here in this cabin. And will not be our last! Great host. Great location. Great communication. And super nice cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2026
Hope you guys will be able to come for Thanksgiving again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to post your 5 star review. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with your grand children. Thanks for choosing to stay at our cabin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great stay kids had a lot of fun, was nice and quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2023
We really appreciate hearing about your time at the cabin with your family.. Glad that you appreciated the peace and quiet. So happy to hear you had a great stay and the kids had a great time! We hope that you will get a chance to come back in the future. It was a pleasure working with you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for letting stay at your home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2026
Glad your family got to come back again this year! Thank you for choosing to stay at our cabin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice stay

Had a great time want to go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
We are so happy that you had a great time and we would love to have you back anytime in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. It was just as listed. The host was super accommodating and assisted us in extending our stay an additional night. Our biggest regret is that we couldn’t stay longer than we did. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to post about your stay. We hope you will be able to come and stay again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful cabin in the woods and a very helpful host, answered all my questions quickly and helped whenever they could. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2025
We appreciate you taking the time to post your 5 star review. Glad you could enjoy the peaceful atmosphere that we love so much about our cabin. Thank you for taking great care of our place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!!!!! You have everything you need in the cabin!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your 5 star review. Glad you found the accommodations satisfactory and that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay just a few miles from Franklin. The weather was great. Your first time visit be sure to arrive before dark. We did not have to use the A/C during our stay. The cabin was well stocked with cooking utensils. Nice big porch to relax on.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to post a review about your stay. So glad the weather was great and you enjoyed your stay. The porch is one of our favorite spots too! Thanks for taking great care of our happy place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice place

This was a very private, comfortable and nice place. The beds were very comfortable and we enjoyed sitting out on the porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review about your stay at our cabin. We are glad you found the accommodations satisfactory. It was a pleasure working with you and we hope you will get another opportunity to visit again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Stay

We really enjoyed staying there we go to the mountains a lot and this is one of the quietest and cleanest places we've ever stayed it was so nice to get on the porch with a good cup of coffee and get in the swing and just listen to the birds sure hope to go back soon
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2024
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our cabin. The porch is our favorite spot too to enjoy our morning coffee. It is our goal to keep our place a comfortable and clean spot for people to come and relax in the mountains. Thank you for taking such good care of our place. We hope you will be able to come back again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cabin. It was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed during our stay. We definitely want to come stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your time at the cabin and it had everything you needed. We really appreciate the 5 star rating and look forward to your return in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Smoky Mountain Trip

Very clean and well organized cabin. Accurate listing. Nice place for our family to stay while visiting the Smoky Mountains. Remote location yet close to things. No cell service for us, but good Wi-Fi. Probably one of the cleanest places we’ve stayed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2025
Thank you for the five star review. Glad you enjoyed your stay and found the accommodations satisfactory and met your needs. Thank you for choosing to stay at our cozy cabin. Hope you will return in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away to the moutains

We loved staying at the cabin for a quiet family vacation in the moutains. We opted to reschedule our vacation due to hurricane flooding and Leslie worked with us to find a new date for our stay. The cabin was clean, the kitchen was well stocked, and there were plenty of movies and games for our family to enjoy! We're excited to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2026
Thank you for posting about your stay. We would love to have you come back and stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this cabin

This cabin is perfect to get away from the hustle yet close enough to visit both Bryson city and Franklin. Stocked with everything you need. Owners are great communicators and will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
We really appreciate the 5 star review and your posted comments. So glad you were happy and we hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice place.

I plan on going up again in a couple of weeks.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay at our cabin. We are glad you enjoyed your time there. We look forward to your future stay. It was a pleasure working with you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

getaway

Cabin was great. Every thing we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for posting your review. We're glad you found the cabin with everything you needed. We hope to see you back again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bearadise Indeed.

This has been byfar the best accommodation we have ever stayed in. The cabin is in a gorgeous location with beautiful views and quick access to town and waterfall hikes. The cabin is clean, well stocked and truly felt like a home away from home. We cannot wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
We really appreciate that you took the time to post your 5 star review about your stay at our cabin. So happy that you felt so comfortable and that all your needs were met and you enjoyed your time there. It was our pleasure working with you and we look forward to your return in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Mark Morgan

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Hi my name is Mark, my wife Leslie and I want to Welcome you to our cabin VRBO Site. We are blessed to be the care takers of this great property. We are native Floridians
but we love being in the mountains. We fell in love with the Town of Franklin & the Franklin Area. The area is so beautiful with the rolling mountains, flowing streams & rivers. Not to mention the great number beautiful water falls around the area. Beside the beauty of the area, the people in and around Franklin area are very friendly to new comers. Franklin is very close to so many things to do and places to see with in a few minutes or hours. All this without the craziness and business of a larger city. The Gem mining is the best of any place I know around the country. But the thing I personally love the most is to be able to just get away from it all and to just relax in a rocker with my feet propped up on a the porch rail and just enjoy the views, sounds and fresh air of being in the mountains.

Why they chose this property

Since the Smokies is one of our favorite places to visit, when the opportunity came to purchase a cabin in Franklin we jumped on it! The Franklin area is a charming community with much to do in the area. We have enjoyed owning this cabin and we love sharing it with others to experience the tranquility we have found there. This peaceful retreat is nestled among trees on top of a hill with lots of privacy and tranquility. We have outfitted our cabin to be like we would want it to be to live there. That means we take pride in the way our cabin is presented. We have chosen furniture that is good quality and comfortable. As well as keeping the cabin tidy and clean. The wrap around porch has 2 porch swings & plenty of rockers for all who come to stay. We want all our guests to feel right at home and to want to return to 'Another Day in Bearadise' time & time again. We want our guests to feel like this Cabin is their Mountain Retreat Get Away Spot from today's very hectic lives that we all live. So come give us a try you will not be disappointed!

What makes this property unique

Our cabin is located quiet little community in a part of the Smoky mountains that makes it convenient to many destinations. A 30 minute drive to Cherokee, Bryson City and many other site seeing cities. It is in a great location for many activities. We are in the heart of the Gem Mining, hiking trails, and waterfalls. Also very close to white water rafting and the Great Smokey Mountain train ride in Bryson City. The Little Tennessee river to fish, tube or canoe is just across the highway. You can stay busy all day with all the things to do. However, if you don't want to be busy it is so relaxing to just sit on the wrap around porch taking in the fresh mountain air. When you stay at our cabin you are able to disconnect from all the hustle and bustle that constantly pulls on your daily schedule. With the peace and quiet you can really disconnect and actually engage one another in conversations and spending time around the fire pit or playing games together. You are able to take the time to make lifetime memories together. We take pride in making our cabin clean, comfortable and set up for your enjoyment. It is a perfect place for a getaway in the Smokies.

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