Coon Creek Too: A Creekside Smoky Mountain Refuge - The mountains are calling!

The Mountains Are Calling—Will You Answer?
Escape to a tranquil valley retreat where nature wraps around you in breathtaking mountain views. Just steps from the gentle creek, this brand-new modern cottage is thoughtfully designed to blend luxury with serenity. With two beautifully appointed queen suites separated by a breezeway.
Our guesthouse isn’t just a stay—it’s the perfect experience you’ll carry with you long after you leave. Answer the call of the mountains and book your escape today! Experience the joys of recharging in nature without compromising comfort. Experience 5-star mountain hospitality in this exceptional 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage that guests rate as "absolutely perfect".Thoughtfully designed for maximum comfort and positioned for ultimate convenience, this retreat offers the best of Franklin's natural splendor with modern luxury touches.
The main house is complete with a micro chef’s kitchen featuring everything needed to cook gourmet meals. The bathroom features a shower spa columns offering the ultimate control of your newfound oasis with dual-function body jets, a multi-function hand shower, and a sleek rainfall showerhead. The kitchen features a retro fridge, an electric range, a microwave, and rustic butcher block counters. A bonus larger bedroom suite sits conveniently across a covered breezeway, perfect for sitting with the rest of your party yet enjoying your privacy later.
Many windows and 14-foot ceilings bring the outdoors in, flooding the tastefully designed modern interior with warm natural light. A closet off the living area houses a washer and dryer.
We have Starlink WiFi to eliminate the rural mountain outages.
Work remotely? Yes! The inspiring views paired with lightning-fast Wi-Fi make this the perfect place to knock some work out on your desk in the larger suite.
Right off the breezeway deck, we have a gas grill and picnic table for outside cooking and dining. Later in the evening, relax, rewind, and recount the day's adventures around the fire pit. The woodshed is loaded with free firewood. Behind the house is a two-acre play with a second communal fire pit and picnic area bordered by a small creek. A place to run your dogs, play badminton, volleyball, horseshoes, or simply sit by the creek and contemplate the water flowing on its trip from the mountains to the sea while sipping wine with your favorite other. During the season, we encourage you to make use of the blueberry bushes and enjoy the fresh fruit. Although quiet and somewhat secluded, it is only a ten-minute drive to downtown Franklin on paved roads with easy year-round access. Minutes to Sylva, Harrah's Cherokee Casino, and Western Carolina University. Pets are welcome when our $100 per visit Pet Fee is added. The Smart TV has Roku integrated and has the icons for most streaming services on the screen. Guests can click on any and log in to their accounts and enjoy their preferred services. Book your Franklin mountain retreat today and discover why savvy travelers choose authentic mountain experiences over crowded tourist destinations. That perfect mountain memory starts today!

While it is possible to glimpse the mysterious floating lights of the Great Smoky Mountains at times, guests are more likely to experience their light in the glow of the campfire, the glimpse of a firefly, or the flash of light as the sun sets down the valley. The entire guesthouse is available for your use, along with 2 acres of creekside yard. Although quiet and somewhat secluded, it is only a ten-minute drive to downtown Franklin on paved roads with easy year-round access. No scary uphill 4-wheel driving up gravel ruts. Strategically located between Highland's upscale charm, Sylva's college town vibe of Western North Carolina University, and Cherokee's Harrah's Casino. Experience each season’s unique beauty: Amble through midsummer meadows to view elk, hike autumn-hued woods to one of 200+ waterfalls, or bask in the stillness of fresh winter snow. Whether your idea of adventure is biking through a national park, whitewater rafting, discovering rubies and sapphires, landing world-class trout, or just reading a book and sipping coffee around the fire pit under magical star-filled mountain skies, you’ll find it here. Little over an hour to Asheville, one of America's premier culinary and beer brewing capitals. Home to America's largest private residences, the Biltmore Estate. Come visit our Great Smoky Mountains. Relax, reconnect, and recharge. Experience your life when you stay with us and make mountain memories that will last a lifetime.

We offer unbeatable value! 30-40% less expensive than comparable Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge properties. No Tourist trap pricing in an authentic mountain town with genuine local hospitality. More activities per dollar at a fraction of resort costs. Join our family of guests who return year after year. Remember the perfect experience, not the perfectly maddening crowds.
We want you to enjoy the perfect Smoky Mountain experience, a remembrance of a lifetime. - We will respect your privacy, however, we do live on site in order to be available for help if needed. When you arrive, please text us at the phone number posted on the fireplace mantel that you have arrived and had no trouble entering the cottage. If you have any questions or need anything during your stay, feel free to reach out at that same phone number. We're here to make sure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Downtown Franklin is about 8 minutes from the house. Franklin offers a unique charming small mountain town feel with plenty of options for dining, shopping, museums, breweries, activities, events, and much more. Franklin is considered the "Gem Capital of the World", where you can mine for precious stones, explore the natural beauty of the Nantahala Forest, check out the Little Tennessee River, or enjoy one of the many festivals put on by the town. Go to youtube: Experience Franklin NC for a quick overview. The entire western North Carolina region is famous for their trout fishing. Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and the elusive Brook Trout are all caught in rivers, brooks, and creeks throughout the mountains.
Dillsboro is about 15 minutes from the house. Enjoy the quaint shops, galleries, and restaurants. You can join a white water rafting trip on the Tuckasegee River, which offers fun for the whole family!

Cherokee is just a short drive away. Bet on Harrah's Cherokee Casino to try your luck. With a little luck you can bring home a fortune. Explore the home and history of the Cherokee people.

Great Smoky Mountain National Park is only 35 minutes away. Trails, picnics, wildlife, scenery, long mountain range views. The United States' most popular national park.

Sylva 18 minutes away - Shopping, restaurants, 5 local breweries and Western Carolina University with its activities and sports.

Bryson City 30 minutes away - try out Deep Creek for a fun adventure for the whole family. Rent tubes and float down the creek, lots of hiking/walking trails, waterfalls, and swimming holes. Ride Smoky Mountain Railway with a steam locomotive.

Bryson City also has a great downtown area for shopping, food, candy, ice cream, breweries, restaurants, and a fantastic park along the river accessible by footbridge only. This park offers a secluded landscape for tourists, hikers, wildlife watchers, and anglers. This park may hold the area’s largest and oldest tree. Visit Island Park, and you will not be disappointed.

Looking for adventure, Nantahala Outdoor Center is 40 minutes away. This is the place to go to kayak or visit Lake Fontana, fly above the trees with Mountaintop Zip line tours, or test your skills at the Zip Line Adventure Park. River trips and rafting are among the many things to do, and there are also packages that include multiple excursions. There are also 9 miles of biking trails, an outfitter's store, and dining options. Great place to take the family!