Nantahala Nookie Nook: A weekend retreat w/ stunning long-range mts views.

Run away to this cute 1950s mountain love shack, reborn as a couple’s playground on the edge of Nantahala National Forest in Franklin, North Carolina.

Built for two, this oversized one-bedroom, one-bath gem rocks tongue-and-groove walls, shiny new floors, and a kitchen so slick you’ll want to whip up midnight snacks. Snuggle in the king-size poster bed and ogle Wyah Bald—the big kahuna of peaks—and the Appalachian Trail through a 90' triple slider that’s basically a love letter to the view. South-facing windows flash tree-and-hill eye candy, while the kitchen’s twin peepers spy a dangling vine on the front balcony—nature’s own flirt. Chow down at the high-top table for two, framed by four giant windows spilling mountain magic, then melt into massaging recliner loveseats by the electric fireplace with a TV begging for a rom-com marathon.

Swing together on the oversized wooden perch under the balcony, giggling to the forest’s rustle below, or wander the terraced slopes hand-in-hand. Inside, get goofy with a pool table, foosball, and a retro arcade machine blasting 80s and 90s vibes—plus a second big TV for late-night battles. A rain shower that’s pure decadence, washer/dryer, and dishwasher keep it chill. Whether you’re trail-hopping the Appalachian, smooching on the rear balcony, or just soaking in the forever views, this quirky couple’s den is your Smoky Mountain mischief HQ.