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Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!!

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Franklin, NC

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
‪4 min drive‬
Mason Mountain Mine
‪6 min drive‬
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!!

15 acres Brand New Flooring! Fresh home just waiting to host YOU!
2 bedroom, 2 bath split plan, sleeps 6 (master-king bed, guest room-2 singles, living room-sofa bed)
open floor plan includes living, dining, kitchen, breakfast area, large laundry room,
front porch, side deck, large back deck with views of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Many near by activities: (some seasonal) state parks, water falls, hiking, train rides, snow skiing/tubing, dining, shopping, museums, gem mining, rafting, canoeing, zip lines and MORE!!

Property manager

Owner/Carolyn Gale

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Franklin

Franklin is home to this holiday home. Cowee Mountain Ruby 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 Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Rose Creek Mine - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Mason Mountain Mine - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Gold City Gem Mine - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 17 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

‪Caffe REL - ‬8 min drive
‪Slanted Window - ‬10 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪El Charro Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Bojangles - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! located?

Situated in Franklin, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine. Mason Mountain Mine and Rose Creek Mine are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

6 Aug, 2025

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

Joe and Jill’s adventures in Franklin

This is a beautiful home. Plenty of space. Close enough to Franklin to go into town and not feel like you have been in the car all day. We will stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

9 Aug, 2025

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

This is an amazing house. I am handicapped, so this place was far beyond what I was expecting.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

19 May, 2025

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

Beautiful home in a beautiful mountain location

Great parking, well equipped kitchen and comfortable clean furniture

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra Diann C.

16 Mar, 2025

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

Lovely, comfortable, private home

Spacious and very comfortable!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

17 Dec, 2024

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

Lovely house

Great short stay at the home. Had everything we needed and close to town.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kay M.

5 Jul, 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Awful

We were very disappointed with the condition of the house. The windowsills were full of mold. The toilets were not clean, and there was no toilet bowl cleaner. There were dozens of dead flies. We bought a broom and dustpan and we cleaned.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena G.

24 May, 2024

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

Loved it

Love staying here, serene, clean and scenic. Great location too

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Lynn W.

2 Jan, 2025

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

Lovely Home

We enjoyed our short stay in this spacious, comfortable and lovely home. The kitchen had an abundance of cookware, silverware and cookware. It also had all the appliances necessary for an extended stay.The location was close to Franklin and easy to get to restaurants and shopping.Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard and Diane C.

3 Dec, 2024

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

Wonderful experience

This property met or exceeded all expectations. The kitchen was fully equipped with good quality utensils. Overall the house was awesome, comfortable and cozy. Highly recommended.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R., Jacksonville Fl

8 Nov, 2023

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

Mtn stay

Nice location, quiet. Convenient to local stores.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

1 Dec, 2023

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

Our favorite VRBO

This is our 2nd or 3rd time we have stayed here. We absolutely love this place. It feels just like home when we walk in the door. The location is close to family and friends nearby and also close to anything we want to do on our visits. We can’t wait to come back and hopefully this house is available.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

11 May, 2024

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

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Stayed here overnight while moving to the area. Check in was a breeze and the house was clean and ready for us.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

18 Aug, 2024

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

Franklin

We stay at this property as often as possible. Lovely place and perfect for us. Always clean and neat. Feels like home. Beyond well Equipped kitchen. We always put corn out for the deer and enjoy their visits. We can’t wait until our next visit. Only thing better would be owning it ourselves.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

16 Jan, 2023

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

Adorable getaway

Cute, comfortable, great kitchen and beautiful view! Really enjoyed your house, only wish you had some heat strips, or something to help out on the really cold days. We would definitely return to this lovely place.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

8 Jul, 2023

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

Another great time.

This is the 4th time we have rented this property. Hopefully we see you next year.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff L., Valrico

8 Aug, 2023

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

Great stay again

This is our third time staying here and we look forward to coming back again soon. Carolyn is accommodating as always. Love the view out back with deer in the yard every day and lots of birds, including hummingbirds. We'lll be back.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

12 Mar, 2024

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

Great country retreat

The house was wonderful and quiet. We saw a family of deer the first night. The kitchen was well stocked and plenty of cookware. We brought our two dogs and found a great park for a walk. The towns people were friendly and the overall spirit of the town was loving and family oriented. We would definitely live to stay again. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

21 Aug, 2023

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

Family Time

Thank you for sharing your home. This is the third year we have enjoyed your lovely home. It has anything you may need in the kitchen and the beds are really comfortable. I enjoyed watching the birds and deer off the back porch. The drive is easy to get in and out of. The location is off enough to be quiet but close enough to local stores if you should need to get something you may have forgotten. Looking forward to next year's trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Charles M.

21 Jun, 2023

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

Excellent

The only issue I had was there were no written instructions that would have helped with a little misunderstanding regarding the trash, but overall a beautiful house and setting .

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

20 Nov, 2018

Absolutely lovely and comfortable home

We loved staying in this home. Everything was immaculate, clean, bright, cozy and comfortable. It certainly felt like home while we were there. The view out the back door is amazing! Wonderful location close to the main highway as well as town. We did get snow flurries and light ice while on vacation and I will say the house stayed comfortably heated for these Floridians not used to the temperature. Carolyn is nice and friendly and a pleasure to deal with. We will most definitely be back soon for our next trip to the mountains. :-)

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

William F.

5 Jul, 2024

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

Easy Check In

We stayed at this property for two weeks. The home is dated but spacious. The beds slept wonderful but the furniture in the living area was not comfortable. There is a lot of iron in the water. The inside of the home has a great open plan but the outside needs a lot of care including the yard. My communication with the owner was excellent. I would have loved to give the property a 5 star but the problems I have noted keeps me from doing so.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James A.

25 Nov, 2023

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

Pre-Thanksgiving getaway with family

Our family enjoyed our stay in the mountains. The house is easy to navigate to yet nicely hidden in the woods with excellent views from the back balcony. We saw several deer during our stay. Kitchen is well equipped and an Ingles is just up the road. The main living space is roomy and master bedroom and bathroom are large. We had plenty of hot water and two bathrooms is great with teenagers. The DSL Internet was good and Verizon cellular was surprising fast, which was great for remote work. The stand-alone wood fireplace was so easy to use and put out a lot of heat. Just minutes from downtown Franklin and easy access to major roads. We would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cail E.

24 Oct, 2018

Very dissatisfied.

We arrived after noon on the 11th of October and found that the landscape was misrepresented. Though it was in a wooded area, the property was in disarray. I had to physically move limbs out of the way in order to get to the front of the house. Then the house had not been cleaned after the last renter. We did not stay but made other arrangements for the time we were in Cullowhee. I talked to the owner, Carolyn to let her know, and even though the housekeeper came, it was too late. We had people meeting us and could not take any more chances. We were not refunded any money, even though the conditions were unacceptable. We will not recommend this property to friends and family.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018