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Cedar Bear Cabin - Cozy Mountain View Couples Retreat - Paved Drive & Starlink!

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Cabin on the hill in summer
Sunset mountain view from the deck in fall.
New Covered Deck and railing installed in May 2024 and Starlink antenna
View from new covered deck installed in May 2024. (more photos coming soon)
Deck with chairs and grille viewing Cedar Knob.
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Franklin, NC
  • Popular LocationCullasaja Falls14 min drive
  • Popular LocationDry Falls23 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Glenville26 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Cedar Bear Cabin - Cozy Mountain View Couples Retreat - Paved Drive & Starlink!

New - Paved Driveway, Deck Roof/Railing, and Starlink High-Speed Internet! We also recently had some trees topped off to improve the mountain view. Willl update with better photos on my next visit.

Enjoy your time relaxing in the cabin or the deck with a view of the mountain and the peace and quiet away from the hectic day-to-day, and reconnect with each other.

This beautiful, new, bear-themed, compact park model log cabin perched on a hill in Laurel Canyon between Franklin and Highlands, nestled between the trees with a breathtaking mountain view of Cedar Knob from the covered deck, is a wonderful spot in the mountains for a couple to get away to unplug, unwind, relax, and renew.

Conveniently located between Franklin and Highlands with a short drive to the many area attractions and only a few minutes away from the scenic Cullasaja River Gorge, Cullasaja Falls, Dry Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Glenville Lake. Other nearby attractions include gem mining at Jackson Hole and antiquing at the nearby Whistle Stop. There are plenty of attractions, restaurants, and local festivals/events in nearby Franklin and Highlands. Google the Discover Franklin, NC tourism and Macon County Chamber of Commerce websites for attractions and festival/event schedules. 45-minute drive to Cherokee and the Smoky Mountains.

Built in 2018 by Green River Cabins, this "Yearling" model cabin is fully furnished with a kitchen that is ready for cooking, cozy breakfast bar, and barstools, a living room with dual recliner love seat, an electric fireplace, and TV with Blu-Ray/DVD player, full bedroom with a queen-sized bed and plenty of wardrobe and drawer space for all of your personal items, compact washer and dryer, and bathroom with 48” shower, ceiling fans in the living room/kitchen area and bedroom. There is a gas grill on the covered deck for grilling and rocking chairs to sit and enjoy the beautiful view of the mountain across the canyon.

The driveway is fully paved now, no more worry about getting up the gravel driveway or needing all wheel drive, you could climb it easily in a Prius. Getting to the cabin, there are no gravel roads to travel. The upper parking area can accommodate two vehicles. A lower parking area at the base of the drive can accommodate a small vehicle or motorcycles.

The cabin is equipped with Starlink satellite internet service at the cabin with free wi-fi. Speeds can vary depending on weather and other factors, but it's more than plenty for 2 people (100mbps, often more). For streaming, web surfing and e-mail, it's amazingly fast, although you may experience an occasional blip on teleconferencing apps in the summer moths.

There is a 50" Roku smart TV in the living room with Blu-Ray player and a selection of DVDs. There is a 32" Roku smart TV in the bedroom. You can log in to your favorite streaming services with Roku (Sling, Hulu, YoutubeTV, Netflix, Amazon, Disney, etc.) and enjoy your favorite shows and movies in the cabin. There is no landline telephone service or local TV channels.

Cellular service in the mountains is spotty so we have installed a cellular booster kit at the cabin. AT&T works best (3-5 bars), Verizon gets a fair service (1-2 bars). One of our recent guests that has Sprint reported that they had cell service at the cabin. We have not tested with other carriers. Cell phone reception can vary depending on the time of year (tree cover), weather, and the phone's internal antenna (some models are better than others). If your phone supports internet calling, just connect it to the Starlink high-speed internet.

We hope you’ll love our little cabin as much as we do and that you will feel relaxed, refreshed, renewed, and reconnected after your stay.

Smoking is allowed outside on the deck with the doors closed, but not inside the cabin.

There is an additional 10% discount for stays 7 nights or longer.

Property manager

John Grocke
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside on deck with doors closed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in the city centre and on a river. Scottish Tartans Musuem and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Whistle Stop Mall and Mason Mountain Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Highlands Biological Station are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Cullasaja Falls - 14 min drive
  • Dry Falls - 23 min drive
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 24 min drive
  • Lake Glenville - 26 min drive
  • Old Edwards Club - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC - 21 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 22 min drive
  • Stamey's Cafe - 22 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 21 min drive
  • Haywood Smokehouse - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Bear Cabin - Cozy Mountain View Couples Retreat - Paved Drive & Starlink! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Bear Cabin - Cozy Mountain View Couples Retreat - Paved Drive & Starlink!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cedar Bear Cabin - Cozy Mountain View Couples Retreat - Paved Drive & Starlink!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cedar Bear Cabin - Cozy Mountain View Couples Retreat - Paved Drive & Starlink! located?

Located in the heart of Franklin, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cullasaja Falls and Jackson Hole Gem Mine. Lake Glenville and Arrowmont Stables are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away
Had a great weekend get away. Enjoy the cabin great location and good things to do not to far away!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Getaway
Perfect location for a couple wanting to be isolated from most of the world. Great place to stay in and read, or to drive a few miles to hike, shop, or eat. We hope to have the opportunity to return several times.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little cabin
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Black Bear Cove! What a cozy little cabin with every amenity you need. The only issue we had was the steep driveway (which owner did warn about) but we made it up each time! I'm just glad my husband did the driving and we were in his Nissan truck. The cabin was perfect for our 35th wedding anniversary weekend. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Relaxing
This property is just the right distance from congestion to be peaceful and quiet, and yet not inconvenient. The entire location is very well kept and clean. There are numerous modern conveniences. And the manager is easy to communicate with. Overall, a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hill top view
property was just what we needed. We enjoyed our stay. Very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Grocke

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We had vacationed in the Franklin area for 20+ years and finally decided to build our own place. We look forward to sharing it with others when we aren't there to enjoy it. It took us 8 years of saving, planning, and efforts to finally build our place, and it's perfect. Close enough to town to enjoy shopping, dining, attractions, and local festivals, but far enough away to enjoy all the tranquility the NC mountains have to offer.

Why they chose this property

The minute I saw this property I fell in love with the mountain view of Cedar Knob and the peace and quiet away from the hustle of the city. This is my favorite spot on planet Earth. We decided to have this custom Green River Cabin placed on the property with a deck with the view of the mountain. Our goal is to retire here at least 6 months out of the year.

What makes this property unique

Now that the kids are grown and off on their own and it's just the two "empty nesters", we wanted a cozy place in the mountains for just the two of us to unplug, reconnect, relax, and unwind. We love enjoying each other's company, relaxing on the deck while looking at the mountains, reading, and watching DVD's while "unplugged" from the hustle of daily life. This cabin is perfect for that. We want others to experience the joy that we have when it's just the two of us for a week alone, relaxing and reconnecting with each other.

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English

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