Dog-friendly home within golf community with WiFi, AC, gas & wood fireplaces

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6200 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Franklin, NC

Mill Creek Country Club7 min walk
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts11 min drive
Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine40 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Mountain Joy

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You'll be able to snuggle up with ease in this lovely home, nestled on a wooded hillside for privacy and boasting a gorgeous view of the mountains. Light a fire in the private fire pit in the front yard, or come inside to warm up around the wood-burning fireplace. The family dog is welcome to come along - there's room for everyone to sit and enjoy the view in the screened-in sunroom. A desk workspace is set up right next to the downstairs gas fireplace, so you can finish up remote work while staying warm. Central air conditioning and a ceiling fan in each bedroom will ensure everyone stays comfortable no matter when you visit. The full kitchen includes a dishwasher for easy cleanup, a breakfast bar with seating for three, and both a coffee and espresso maker for early mornings. The private gas grill has its own covered space, so it’s always ready for your burgers and veggies. Let the memories commence at this home built for fun together!

When it's time to explore, you're located within the golf community of Mill Creek Country Club, which is open to the public and offers 18 holes of affordable golf for guests. The town of Franklin lies just six miles away, so you won't be too far away from groceries or a cold one at Lazy Hiker Brewing Company. Fans of outdoor activities will be able to enjoy hiking trails and waterfalls throughout the surrounding area.

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services are available with guest accounts.
The garage is not accessible to guests
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the nightly pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting "Yes" to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs only. Max of 1.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 8 am.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in the mountains. Rose Creek Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Whistle Stop Mall and Mason Mountain Mine. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Franklin, NC

What's nearby

Mill Creek Country Club - 7 min walk
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 11 min drive
Franklin Golf Course - 12 min drive
Nantahala River - 17 min drive
Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine - 40 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 14 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 10 min drive
Caffe Rel - 13 min drive
Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly home within golf community with WiFi, AC, gas & wood fireplaces pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly home within golf community with WiFi, AC, gas & wood fireplaces?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly home within golf community with WiFi, AC, gas & wood fireplaces?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly home within golf community with WiFi, AC, gas & wood fireplaces located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Franklin Golf Course and The Factory. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Whistle Stop Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.0

Very good

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

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8/10 Good

Gary D W.

3 February 2023

Beautiful Vacation Home

The house is beautiful, but keep in mind it is pet friendly. If your nose is keen you may pick up on this.

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10/10 Excellent

Tyrone P.

17 October 2022

Beautiful home nestled in the mountains

My wife, daughter and myself had a wonderful stay at Mountain Joy! The home was clean, comfortable and private. We took walks daily through the community and had the pleasure of seeing deer on a regular basis and one sighting of foxes. There were hummingbirds and a variety of other birds, which regularly visited the birds feeders on the second floor. The fire pit was pleasant and overlooked the mountains. Being able to barbecue outside on the patio and listens to the crickets was also enjoyable. The house was large and had several rooms, which helped when putting the girls to sleep. The community had a lovely golf course, unfortunately did not have time to play this trip, but will do so next time. Franklin was a nice town with a lot of events going on, which was a pleasant surprise! It was also close to Cherokee and Highlands. We had a laid back and enjoyable trip! Will definitely visit again!

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10/10 Excellent

Celeb O.

4 October 2022

The perfect fall getaway!

This spacious and cozy house nestled in the picturesque mountains was the perfect fall getaway for our family! There was always a beautiful view of the leaves changing from the 2 porches. Having coffee in the morning watching the birds eat out of the many bird feeders hung close to the upper porch or simply rocking away on the rocking chair downstairs brought us so much joy. The house was adorably decorated to fit the mountains and all the furniture and beds were comfy and great for relaxing. The small town had some great restaurants and breweries with live music in the square. Just a great place to stay!

6/10 Okay

Pamela J., Evans, USA

27 November 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very nice place but cleaning service was poor

Spacious, well-maintained, nicely decorated with a well laid out floor plan. Beautiful property. HOWEVER, floors were filthy. Visible dirt and food crumbs throughout the entire house. Entire view off living room balcony horribly obscured by fingerprints and smudges. Dishes in cabinets have encrusted food on them- eggs dried on frying pan, rings in glasses, grease and stuck on food on baking pans. Apparently dishes in DW were put away dirty. Looks like soap dispenser didn't open, but cleaning staff put dishes away anyway. No vacuum cleaner in unit. Since our family came in at different times, one member brought a vacuum and we had to vacuum the entire home ourselves, wash every dish and piece of silverware before using, wipe down counter tops, and shake crumbs off furniture. Given the visible uncleanliness, we also washed the sheets on every bed because we doubted the cleanliness of those as well. We liked the place but were HIGHLY disappointed in the cleanliness. REALLY feel like our "Cleaning/Housekeeping" fee should be refunded since we had to clean the place before we could comfortably use it. In fact, feel like we should get one night rent knocked off since our first night we were up until 4 AM cleaning the place.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021