I needed a break from work and from South Florida. Where else to go other than the mountains? As a kid, I spent all my summers and some autumns in Franklin, so it’s a special place to me. Now, I haven’t visited in nearly a decade and it was especially important that I find a cabin similar to the ones I stayed in as a kid (which are no longer available as rentals). I also needed a place that my FWD Camry could reach. I was booking a week-long trip with my mom, and I was happy to come across this cabin and even happier once I arrived. The driveway seems very steep but it’s not as bad as it looks. I would suggest arriving during daylight hours for first time visitors. Once you find the house, it is easy the second time. It is not too far from downtown Franklin, about 15 minutes or so. What a fantastic little cabin! The outside and inside are very inviting, clean, and cozy. As soon as we arrived, despite dusk approaching, I went down the steps to check out the beautiful stream in the backyard. Fortunately, I did not get eaten by a bear, nor did we see any near the house. We were pleased to find that the cabin had basic necessities and more. Although we packed our own paper towels, hangers, etc., it was a pleasant surprise to see the home had those items available. The WiFi is a bit slow, but the cell service is good. I had to do a few things on my work computer and it was faster to connect to my phone’s hotspot. With that being said, the cabin really helps you “disconnect” and get closer to nature. My favorite part was waking up (in a very comfortable bed) and opening the window to hear the rushing stream and the birds chirping, and feeling the cool air. Although it was around 40F every morning, I wanted to drink my coffee on the front porch, back porch, and two screened in patio areas. The worst part of this vacation was counting down the days until it was time to leave. It has been less than a day since we left, and I already miss it there. The next time I am able to plan a trip, I will be looking to stay here again! Thank you for everything!