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"Falling Water" Perfect for families!

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Exterior
Aerial view
Exterior
Listen to the whitewater !
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Otto, NC
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Highlands Aerial Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

lower level living room

1 Double Futon

lower level main bedroom

1 King Bed

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

upper level bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upper level Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

upper level living room

1 Double Futon

upper level main bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

lower level bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

upper level bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

"Falling Water" Perfect for families!

Middle Creek is known for its pocket water and plunge pools in the creek with opportunities for catching Brook, Brown and Rainbow trout.

This house is like getting two for the price of one. The upper unit is a open concept with beautiful wooden floors, 2 bedrooms, large bathroom, sunroom, kitchen and a living room with a gas fireplace and a queen size sleeper couch.

The lower unit has a beautiful sunroom along with a fully updated kitchen, large bedroom and bathroom. The living area also has Queen size sleeper couch and gas fireplace. The cooling and heating is a mini split system and is separate from the upper unit .
Both units have exits to the multiple decks and sitting areas.
All of this and on a paved road with ample parking along with the creek frontage this is a hard combination to find.

We are located 9 miles from Franklin, NC and 11 miles from Clayton, GA so there is a choice of many restaurants and different things to do.

We live in a rural area without garbage pickup and an abundance amount of wildlife that will get into the trash. Please keep the trash inside in the garbage bins provided. You can take the garbage to the recycling center when you leave or we can for a fee of $25.

Cell phone reception will either be spotty or not work at all. Internet is provided so you can use your VOIP service offered on most phones(Voice over internet protocol). or we do have a landline phone.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Up to 2 dogs less than 50 lbs. and pay 100.00 fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$50 fee if not checked out by 10 am Additional guest fee applies to over 8 guests
25.00 fee charged if guest doesn’t haul off their own garbage. Trash site is 4.2 miles away.
Pets are not allowed on the beds or other furniture

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Otto

Located in Otto, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Whistle Stop Mall and Osage Farm 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 Black Rock Mountain State Park. Andy's Trout Farm and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also worth visiting.
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Map
Otto, NC

What's nearby

  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 15 min drive - 15.3 km
  • The Factory - 15 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Highlands Aerial Park - 19 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center - 23 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Dry Falls - 40 min drive - 44.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Siam Thai Cuisine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Las Barricas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Valley Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue Hound Barbecue - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Falling Water" Perfect for families! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at "Falling Water" Perfect for families!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Falling Water" Perfect for families!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Falling Water" Perfect for families! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Tessentee Bottomland Preserve. Prentiss Bridge Stream Access and Andy's Trout Farm are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for the family. We enjoyed playing and fishing in the creek all day. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with our family! Everything was perfect . The spaciousness inside your home, the river and outdoor decking was so refreshing and brought a sense of peace and joy ! The kids even enjoyed tubing down the river. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is lovely and quirky. Comfortable sofas, beds. Well stocked and organized kitchen. The creek was refreshing. Tim quickly responded to a door lock that was broken and had it fixed immediately.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

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

Nice and peaceful and quite

Clean and peaceful would recommend staying to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coy D., Simpsonville

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

SECOND TIME HERE

GREAT PLACE FOR A FAMILY GET AWAY.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace F.

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

Wonderful Creekside retreat

This house had all the important elements for our annual friends getaway: direct creekside access, sounds of a rushing creek, private outdoor space that is covered and uncovered, lots of tables for eating and playing games and great kitchen and living room areas. Bonus to have the extra kitchen in basement and the two AC units to please everyone. Only negative was that the basement did have some "basement-y" odors, but everything was very clean. We had a wonderful trip and spent lots of time in the creek and on the decks. This is the first time ever that my group has said they want to come back to the same VRBO location again in future years!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Clean and comfy

The house was immaculately clean and beds and sofas were comfortable. Location by the river was fabulous. Kids enjoyed fishing and tubing. The kitchen had everything we needed. One thing to note, to get to the upstairs master you have to either walk through the room with 2 twin beds or the shared bathroom. We are already planning our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Thankful for Falling Waters

Location-Ideal, easy access, quiet except for the sound of the stream. Host-Flexible, communicative, honest.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Perfect spot

We reserve this property yearly. It is spacious, clean and perfectly suits our needs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne K.

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

This property was amazing and the photos did not do it justice. It was much larger in person.

We stayed here for for our family thanksgiving and the property excelled above our needs. Being on the creek was amazing and it is very convenient to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cara E.

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

Peaceful

This property is better than the listing. It had everything we needed to have a wonderful family vacation. The beds are comfortable the house is set up wonderfully and there was plenty to do. in the area in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Family reunion

We rent this lovely property each year for our family reunion. It’s a beautiful area and the home is a spacious and comfortable venue.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Debra D.

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

Mountain Reverie

The access to the property was actually excellent given its mountainous area. The house was clean, well decorated and roomy! Sounds of the rushing water was deeply relaxing. It's an older house with unique features. Access to Franklin and Clayton was easy. Overall, a delightful place to escape city life.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gigi E.

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

July Retreat

Absolutely beautiful home with all the amenities to make your stay excellent. Host was quick to offer help if needed. Directions to the home were clear and accurate. I would recommend this home/host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy M C.

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

Family Weekend

This place is wonderful! Very interesting house and the location right on the creek's edge is peaceful and just beautiful. The house itself was well supplied with everything we might need and beautifully decorated. My family had so much fun and we all hope to make a return visit sometime in the future. Middle Creek is a special place to me because my father grew up a couple of curves up the road. Now my own family has memories there too. Thank you for an awesome weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe J.

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

Incredible stay!

My husband and I had the opportunity to stay at Falling Waters for our long weekend and we had the best time! The house is so relaxing and is RIGHT over the beautiful creek. We loved listening to the sound of the water flowing by the house and were lucky enough to be able to bring our pups along who absolutely loved their time in the mountains! My husband loved the open living space which was perfect for cooking a great steak and watching football and we really enjoyed all of the great deck space at the home by the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Perfect as always!

We’ve rented here numerous times, it’s a great spot. Tim is a good communicator and never disappoints.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise J.

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

Grandson's second year birthday

Lovely home, and very accessible for my 90 year old mother. You can hear the flowing river wherever you sit in the house. They were kind to let us check in early on our arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coy D., Simpsonville

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

ALWAYS A GREAT PLACE

We have stayed at this property several times now. Always in good, clean shape. Always get prompt response from property owner whether just a simple question or some issue with the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Darrin J.

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

Great Stay!

Great house on a beautiful creek. Upstairs was very nicely appointed and well stocked. This house would be perfect for a multi-family trip. It's basically two separate units, each with a kitchen, living room, beds, etc. Owner very responsive. We didn't have a need for the downstairs accommodations, which is good because the air quality is not good. Must have gotten wet at some point. Fix that and this house is a specialty show stopper!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B., Statesboro, GA

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

Spacious and peaceful!

This home provided a large enough space for our group of 11 to gather but also plenty of separate spaces for people to separate to read and relax, play board games, watch TV, nap, etc. The sound of the falling water is like nothing else to soothe a soul!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Anderson

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

Christmas 2022

Absolutely beautiful,we had the best Christmas ever, so much room clean and cozy inside and out. We had a really sad year lost 2 family members and we were dreading the holidays, Our host was there every time we a question or needed anything, made our Christmas bright and made some beautiful memories. I can't imagine anywhere else that I would have picked to celebrate with our family, hopefully we will get to have the house next year and the next, if the house is available we would love to spend every Christmas 🎄 ⛄ in Otto from now own.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Beautiful Location

We enjoyed our long weekend at Falling Waters. This was a great house for a larger family gathering. It is big enough to be together but has many fun unique sitting areas to explore for some time to escape. It was so peacful to just sit on the deck and listen to the river. This was a beautiful time of the year since the leaves were changing. The house is well stocked, clean and easily accessible. Tim was very responsive from the booking process all the way through checking out. Would definetly consider staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C., Atlanta

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful time. The house is large and rambling and fabulous. Not pretentious, just comfy and cozy and the sound of that water…breathtaking!! Super grateful to the owner. I had accidentally booked starting a day later than I showed up and he let us in a day early. (Bless him!) super responsive and kind. 10/10 recommend. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy s.

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

Siblings getaway fall trip

We were very pleased with our stay at Falling Waters. It exceeded the description as well as the pictures. Very clean. Beautifully decorated and accessories above and beyond. We are all over the age of 70, and even though there were steps, the scenery was worth the extra steps. The soothing sound of the creek as we sat on the back, just took our breath away. Thank you to the host, Tim, who was very generous with his help and explantations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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