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Nestled near the Smoky Mountain Visitor Center, Octagon House offers a unique retreat with panoramic mountain views and an expansive porch perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Unwind in the fully stocked kitchen or enjoy Wi-Fi convenience while taking in breathtaking sunset views over the mountains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town

  • You will love your stay at the Octagon House. The home's shape allows for the best enjoyment of the panoramic mountain views and it truly bring the outdoors in. There are windows and sliding doors perfectly situated to maximize the views. The porch wraps around the house, allowing lots of room for outdoor enjoyment. And, to top it off, you can end each day with a perfect view of the sunset over the mountains.

    The home is very close to the Smoky Mountain Visitor Center and is conveniently located just minutes from Franklin. Restaurants and shopping are a short car ride away. The house is also located near gem mining, kayaking, hiking and waterfalls. Access to the home is easy. It is accessed by turning onto a paved road off of Hwy 441 just south of Franklin, leading to a short gravel road. The driveway is gravel with just a slight grade.

    The home is ready for your next mountain vacation. Everything you need is provided! The kitchen is fully stocked and linens are provided.

    Wi-Fi is provided for your convenience.

    The main floor features an open floor plan. The kitchen, dining area, and living room are all open and have mountain views. The kitchen has two sinks, stainless steel appliances, and quartz counter tops. The main floor bedroom has a king size bed and direct access to the bathroom. The bathroom has a stand up shower and includes the washer/dryer unit.

    The second floor features a loft area with even better mountain views! In case you want to watch TV or movies, there is an HD television in the loft area with several popular streaming apps included. There is also a deck off the second floor loft to enjoy. The second floor bedroom is large in size and has two twin beds (one is a trundle) and queen size bed. The bedroom sleeps four. There is a full bathroom with bathtub on the second floor.

    No smoking and no pets allowed.

    An outdoor security camera is located on-site for the protection of the home. The device is located on the floodlights above the entrance to the deck area. The camera covers the parking area and porch entrance to the home. The data is available only to the owners and is not stored long-term.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Franklin, this vacation home is in the mountains. Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum and Scottish Tartans Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Factory and Franklin Golf Course. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and rock climbing. Visit our Franklin travel guide
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Western Carolina University
    Western Carolina University
    38 min drive - 52.3 km
  • Smoky Mountains Railroad Scenic Train, adjacent to the Tuckasegee River. It is a freight and heritage railroad in Western North Carolina
    Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    47 min drive - 62.4 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    54 min drive - 72.7 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    56 min drive - 74.4 km
  • Prentiss Bridge Stream Access
    1 min drive - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    84 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Starbucks
    7 min drive
  • Siam Thai Cuisine
    7 min drive
  • Burger King
    7 min drive
  • Subway
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Prentiss Bridge Stream Access. Whistle Stop Mall and Tessentee Bottomland Preserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town 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. 111 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space suited our needs quite well. Great views of the mountains. Remote enough for privacy, but close enough to town. Would choose over a hotel in Franklin any day of the week.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was immaculate and updated. Easy drive to downtown and hiking. We enjoyed our time there and would recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent! Stayed for a long weekend with my wife. The house was very well-kept, well-stocked and comfortable. Lots of bedding options if you have lots of family, but there are only two bedrooms, so keep that in mind. Our host was very thoughtful and helpful, working with us quickly to reschedule when we got snowed out. We would definitely stay here again, and would recommend to anyone for a trip to the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable quirky home with great views. Felt so homey like you were staying at grandma's house. Even the mirror was octagon. Easy to get to and Kelli was great to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josiah B.

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

Fall vacation.

Property was very nice and close to some great outdoor activities like hiking. We enjoyed our stay at the Octagon House.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Beautiful View

This house had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Beautiful views and spacious accommodations. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonita B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Octagon House! It was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. The decks were so relaxing and enjoyable The location was great! The property is private but not isolated! Very convenient! The property owner, Kelli, was very quick to respond and accommodate when we reached out to inquire about extending our stay by a night. We definitely hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Rock show hideaway

Great location to the Franklin Rock Show and off of main 4 lane road. Great house with beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing! The house was impeccably clean. We really appreciated your thoughtful touches. A well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and numerous books & dvd's for rainy days. The property was beautiful & quiet. The location was close to everything. We would look forward to coming back again.Thank you
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

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

Comfortable with beautiful views.

We had a very restful stay. It was very quiet and peaceful but close to everything. This is the second time we stayed here and we celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary. We can't wait to come back for our 50th!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam Jacob D.

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

Wonderful Stay with a great view

This is a great property with a amazing view, It was a total different plan from what we were used to. But we and the kids loved the stay and the view was amazing and the drive was really smooth to the property and they had the essential stuff that was needed for cooking, Games and books for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian b.

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

Private cabin

Very clean cabin with great decks and excellent views. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Octagon house

My husband and I stayed here with our three children ages 3,5,and 7. The house was meticulously clean and in perfect order. There is a huge yard with gorgeous mountain views from almost every window. The set up of the house is perfect for families with young children. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Wonderful!

It was clean, well equipped kitchen, comfortable bed, great shower (didn't use the tub upstairs), large deck downstairs and small deck upstairs. The view was amazing! We hope to stay there again and again in the future. Be sure to follow directions and look for the mailbox so you will know where to turn right onto gravel road. There is a large house on left and a house on the right as you go down the gravel drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Clean, well stocked kitchen!

The property has everything for meal prepping! We prefer to cook for ourselves and everything was available! We always travel with some of our own utensils and spices, but this property has more than we ever imagined in a kitchen! And the organization of the cabinets is top notch that we’ve seen in home rentals. The cleanliness is nearly perfect. No detail missed. The bird feeders on back deck will provide hours of entertainment. The early fall views are gorgeous.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rev. Dr. Bonnie K.

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

Wonderful vacation

The house was lovely, clean and accomodating, esp. how thoroughly appointed the kitchen was, with great cookware, storage, etc. The fridge was wonderful, and we loved the lighting. We enjoyed sitting on the porch gazing at the mountains. The location of this house was very close to our destinations, groceries, etc. The only difficulty was the heat buildup upstairs (the air conditioning vent in the upstairs closet was inadequate to cool the bedroom and sitting area, and we were uncomfortable using it, including sitting to watch television. We feel this should be remedied or a the very least included in the description of the home on VRBO. Having said that, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was roomy, quiet, and beautiful scenery! Excellent place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty A.

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

Great place to stay

We enjoyed our stay and will book here again on our next visit
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ghulam R.

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

First time in Smoky Mountains

Enjoyed every moment of our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable home. The beds were very comfortable, kitchen had a nice supply of dishwater and utensils. Beautiful view and a great location close to downtown and stores.
View from the porch at sunset.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shala h.

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

Relaxing weekend!

House is well maintained and has a great deck and view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated; very clean and spacious. Loved that it’s close to town and mountains too. Quite area. Would love to book again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

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

Wonderful

We had alot of fun here and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at the Octagon House and it did not disappoint. It is clean, well-stocked, convenient, and has beautiful views. My best friend and I stayed there with our four young children and there was plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maranda S.

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

Weekend Getaway

The property was exactly has described. We felt at home when we arrived. We really enjoyed our weekend and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023