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

Vacation home in Franklin with kitchen and patio

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Escape to this 2-bedroom, split-plan retreat in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. Unwind on one of three spacious decks, or explore nearby state parks and waterfalls by hiking or taking a scenic train ride.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Bright Cheerful Spacious Home Lovely Views Great Smoky Mountains
Bright Cheerful Spacious Home Lovely Views Great Smoky Mountains

About the neighborhood

Franklin is home to this vacation 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 - 3.0 km
  • Rose Creek Mine - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mason Mountain Mine - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Old Cardinal Gem Mine - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Gold City Gem Mine - 7 min drive - 7.6 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
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen on 153 - ‬8 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).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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!!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in Franklin, this vacation 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 mi (5 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

terri w.

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

Location, location, location!

This spacious, comfortable home is very conveniently located Franklin, Dillsboro and many hiking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra Diann C.

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

Selena G.

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

8/10 Good

Chad D.

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

Short getaway

the place was nice and location was great for us. Mrs Carolyn is a great host and accommodated our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R., Jacksonville Fl

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

Jo Lynn W.

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

Lori R.

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

Richard and Diane C.

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

Ruth M.

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

Untitled

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

Cheryl S.

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

Quiet, comfortable and large mountain home

Great kitchen with clean, well working appliances. Wonderful flow to the house., Nice large hottub in the bathroom with plenty of hot water. This was my fourth time renting here. it feels like home
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff L., Valrico

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.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Joe W.

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.

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

Lori B.

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

10/10 Excellent

sheila y.

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

Loved the Home

Everything was perfect looking forward to coming back again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Susie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

The place needs some love

Nice place but it needs some love.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

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.

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

4/10 Poor

Kay M.

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

Lori R.

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

8/10 Good

Charles M.

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