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In downtown Franklin, this charming duplex rental home offers a warm welcome with fully-equipped kitchen and Direct TV. Unwind in the four-acre park next door, complete with basketball court, picnic area and BBQ grills.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

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

Apartment in town

This duplex rental home in downtown Franklin is available for rent year round. This vacation home is a two bedroom/one bath upstairs (1500 sq. ft.), and the lower unit is a one bedroom/one bath (1200 sq. ft.) Home is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, museums, and entertainment on the square. Gem mines are as close as 5 minutes away. There is a fully equipped kitchen. Direct TV with HBO/Showtime is included when renting the property. Next to the house is a four-acre park with basketball court, picnic area, BBQ grills,children’s play gym, and walking paths for dogs. We are child and pet friendly!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed in patio area outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: There is a $75. Pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is a park next door for children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed in patio area outside

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Located in Franklin, this vacation home is in the city center. Whistle Stop Mall and Mason Mountain Mine are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Nantahala National Forest. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing, rafting, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Franklin travel guide
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Towering observation part of a traditional 19th century factory, Laurel, MD, USA
    The Factory
    3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ruby City Gems & Minerals
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Scottish Tartans Musuem
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Angel Medical Center
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    79 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Caffe REL
    17 min walk
  • Slanted Window
    11 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Leo’s Caffe Italia
    12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartment in town pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Apartment in town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apartment in town?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Apartment in town located?

Located in the heart of Franklin, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum. Scottish Tartans Musuem and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also within 15 minutes.

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Apartment in town Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

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. 17 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying here. Convenient location to other family members. Easy access. Ample parking. Excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

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

Great pet friendly place

Loved the location being near downtown and the proximity to the dog park next door was awesome!! Nice large bedroom!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

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

Excellent spot in downtown Franklin!

Perfect location in downtown Franklin. Cozy and spacious unit. We had a quick stay but would be great for a longer time. You could even walk to downtown or the grocery store.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell & Carol S.

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

Autumn leaves

Lovely 1BR 1 Ba 1st floor. Surprisingly large. Absolutely immaculate and very comfortable. Host was most accommodating, easy to contact and very responsive. Advised us of a minor issue prior to our arrrival and did everything posssible to succesfully resolve. We were hardly inconvenienced at all and grateful for her communication and diligence. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Return customer

My husband and I, along with our 2 dogs, rented this vrbo in the past. It is perfectly dog friendly with a park just over the fence. Area is safe to walk and plenty of shopping and eating to be done all within walking distance. Our host, Chloe, was readily available to answer any questions or resolve any issues or concerns we had. She was also a great resource for information about the area. Last time we stayed we rented the upstairs apartment. This trip we rented the basement apartment. Love both of them. Met some great people in the neighborhood and enjoyed conversation with upstairs renters. This vrbo is perfectly located and best of all dog friendly.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was very clean and spacious. It is so close to downtown and there is an Ingles right behind you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Franklin fun!

Spacious and clean property. Close to many essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Naren B.

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

Very good

Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Hugo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean it had a nice bed, the only problem we had was a noisy neighbor upstairs late at night. I talked to him but it didn’t do. Any good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John B.

Disliked: Location

Location

The neighborhood was dirty and had abandoned buildings. Did not appear save.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Barbara L.

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

Nothings ever perfect

Problems: 1. Ice maker didn't work. Bag of old ice in refrigerator was old 2. AC didn't work 3. Ran out of toilet paper 4.Bedroom dvd player didn't work 5. First 2 nights no noise slept well. Third night someone doing laundry (laundry room adjacent to our room) till after 9:30. Could hear people upstairs, over our bedroom jumping around and dropping things pushing things across the floor till nearly midnight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

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

Mountain getaway

My husband and I were retirement home shopping. Although we didn’t find anything to suit our needs, this getaway was just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol R.

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

Pet friendly

Older house , walking distance to downtown Franklin. Hot water handles reversed on shower, which was confusing. Host very responsive to any concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cece D.

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

Perfect overnighter

Perfect size for us, really clean, pet friendly, park right next to property, mins from downtown, easiest check in/out process. Chloe was very responsive and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Motorcycle trip to Smoky Mountains

Great location for our purpose of riding through the mountains. Any direction was a great ride. Walking distance to a lot of stuff. Place was very clean and suited our needs. Chloe was a great host and addressed anything that needed attention. Very nice rental.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Safe, Clean, and Convenient

My wife and I stayed here for 2 weeks while remodeling our home. The apartment was very comfortable and well cared for. We had our small dog with us and the park/walk path next door was icing on the cake. Parking can get a little snug when there's someone in the upper unit, but not a big deal, and we would definitely stay again and recommend!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelleen T.

Convenient location and accommodating host.

Nothing fancy but everything you need. Close to downtown. Clean and comfy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

Kristi B.

Would stay again.

Older building remodeled. Very clean, and close to town. Stayed a week on business, and would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

MARK R.

Great property, Chloe (owner) was wonderful and we will be staying there again

Wow! The first thing we noticed as soon as we walked in the door was that the entire apartment was immaculate. As you go through the apartment, we found that everything the listing said would be there was there. The furniture was sufficient and the whole place was nicely (not extravagantly) appointed. We stayed in the downstairs apartment - I have a walking disability and there were no steps to climb which was great for me. However, please don't be confused by that comment - the apartment is NOT wheelchair accessible or outfitted for the handicapped. The location was everything it was promised to be - well within walking distance of much of downtown Franklin. The building faces a typical neighborhood street and, unlike one commenter, we never heard a single bit of traffic. Also, the building is NOT located in the middle of some deserted, rusted out, industrial area as one commenter suggested. Yes, downhill from the apartment are a couple of closed manufacturing type buildings but they don't in anyway impact the apartment. And just below the apartment is an older cinderblock building that was never used by anyone the entire time we were there. There is one parking space right next to the apartment building but plenty of extra parking in a gravel lot which, it you need it, also works as a turn-around space. Cindy and I rode my Harley into Franklin and we had no problems parking it safely. The best feature of the entire place is Chloe Goodman, the owner. She is very friendly, returned every call right away, responded to every email (usually within an hour) and answered every question we had. The second best feature is the price. You get a clean, attractive apartment, close to downtown for a price that is more than fair. There are only two "cons" that I can think of and they are pretty inconsequential. One (and I guess we are just spoiled) there is no dishwasher. And two, we could hear the upstairs folks walking across the floor. Neither of these will keep us from staying there again. Perhaps the best recommendation I can give is that Cindy and I will be staying there again soon. Hope these comments help.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

Accurate description of a cute downtown duplex

The house was represented accurately. This is not a cabin in the woods, if that's what you're looking for. It is a cute house in downtown Franklin close enough to walk to restaurants, a brewery, a grocery store and several shops. The house was clean and well stocked with all of the necessary items (sheets, blankets, pillows, dishes, towels, etc.). We stayed in winter and the heat worked great! There was additional heat in the bathroom for a nice warm shower:) I had trouble getting the washer started and Chloe, the property owner, called me right back after texting her and resolved the problem. If we vacation in Franklin again, I would definitely stay here!
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Susan R.

Franklin, North Carolina

We rented the second floor apartment using "home away" so we only saw pictures online. One positive thing I can say is that the apartment itself was clean, but this property is not what it seems and we would not recommend it to anyone. The pictures do not show where it is located and it should not be booked by anyone unless you see it first. It is located in a dumpy industrial area which has been cut out of the pictures. It sits right on a busy street and the traffic feels likes it's in the apartment. Additionally, the heat and air conditioning is controlled in a separate laundry room from both apartments on the bottom floor which you must access from the outside or the basement apartment. In other words, the basement apartment and the second floor apartment share the the same heat and air conditioning unit ~ not good. If we had not previously rented through VRBO (Home Away), we would not do this again. We have always been quite satisfied in the past. To end this review positively, Chloe was good to work with and responsive when we were booking the unit.
Archival

8/10 Good

Tim K.

Great stay!

The house was clean, comfortable, and great location. We had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2015
Archival

8/10 Good

Olivia A.

Nice Place

The apartment was very clean and Chloe was great! We had no problems with the wifi and there was lots of great information about things to do and places to eat laid out - very helpful!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carol Y.

Larger than expected!

Very convenient to historic downtown Franklin, just a short walk. The apartment is large, comfortable, and brighter than expected for a basement apartment. Communications with the owner, Chloe, were excellent. The only downside is that the wifi was weak and often not available.
Archival

8/10 Good

shashi s.

Excellent

Thanks Chloe for renting us your house. We stayed there for two days .It was really a nice stay and rate was also reasonable.The house had everything we needed.Even for the entertainment it has a good collection of dvds and games. The house is in the middle of city so very near to Ingles . I would recommend this house .Its near to so many attraction. we had been blueridge pkwy one day other day we been highlands . I would come again here. Shashi