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Whispering Pines Retreat in the Smokies

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A cabin with a stone fireplace, outdoor seating, and a deck.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a television mounted above it.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a sign on the counter.
A rustic cabin with a stone chimney, wooden deck, and a gravel driveway.
A room with a lofted sleeping area, a bed with a checkered blanket, a lamp, and a coat rack.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in the city centre and in the mountains. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Whistle Stop Mall and Mason Mountain Mine. Parker Meadows Park and Andy's Trout Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Map
Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Western Carolina University - 41 min drive - 55.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 49 min drive - 64.4 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 57 min drive - 76.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Pines Retreat in the Smokies pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Whispering Pines Retreat in the Smokies?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Pines Retreat in the Smokies on 9 November 2026 start from NZ$1,236, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Whispering Pines Retreat in the Smokies?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Pines Retreat in the Smokies?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whispering Pines Retreat in the Smokies?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Pines Retreat in the Smokies located?

Located in the heart of Franklin, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Prentiss Bridge Stream Access and Tessentee Bottomland Preserve. Whistle Stop Mall and The Factory are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a small family to spend christmas
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

We had a wonderful stay! Very clean ,warm and welcoming. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2025
We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Please keep us in mind for your future travels. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant and well equipped cabin, and excellent communication with the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you ended your trip relaxed and refreshed - and we look forward to hosting you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean property with a great deck for relaxing on.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2025
Thank you for your review and we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location, Great Stay!

We really enjoyed our stay! The cabin was exactly as described and had all of the necessities. We loved the porch and outdoor area. It was the perfect place for some family time and we also enjoyed whitewater rafting and golf nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2022
Heather, It sounds like you had a wonderful trip! I am so glad you enjoyed the cabin and the surrounding areas. My husband and I are always doing little updates and improvements to the property, so be sure to check us out on your next trip to the area. We wish you the best. Safe Travels! Victoria
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice cabin

The property was very nice. We enjoyed our stay . Would come again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2023
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! We welcome you back any time. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the coziness of the cabin. This was a car trip and the cabin was convenient to some great roads to drive our Miata. In the evenings we enjoyed sitting around the fire pit watching the deer feed
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2025
Thank you for the excellent review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ber nice place

Very nice cabin. Had everything we needed and close to Franklin and everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2023
Thank you for taking your time to review your stay at Whispering Pines. We hope that your time at the cabin provided refuge, peace, and comfort. I hope sweet Daisy continues to recover spectacularly and please know we’re happy to provide accommodations again should you find yourself in the area. All the best! Victoria
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cozy Cabin

Had such a great time with my family! A really great cabin. We seen a few deer and really enjoyed the quietness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2024
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for your great review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy comfort

This was the perfect rustic retreat with attention to detail. The perfect mix of creature comforts and authentic charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. It was a pleasure speaking with you and we look forward to hosting you in the future should you need. All the best to you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location. Although we spent little time in the cabin, it was all we could have asked for.

Cabin was very nice, great area close to all we cared to do. Drank our coffee on the balcony/deck each morning. We had a great time and really enjoyed the weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2023
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! Please keep us in mind should you return to Franklin. Safe Travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is as pictured. Clean and quiet. Owner is easy to contact if needed. We had all we needed to prepare a Thanksgiving meal.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for taking the time to review us and we hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this beautiful relaxing place!

So cozy and relaxing. My family enjoyed it! The owner is really nice and very accommodating. Hoping to come back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re very happy you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again in the future. Safe Travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome canin

Everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 March 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay. Safe travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin. It is nicely decorated, and had amenities that we enjoyed. The large front porch is wonderful, and so is the fire pit area. Very homey!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2023
Thank you for your kind review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, comfy and convenient

Great place to get away and enjoy the quiet life. Cabin is clean, cozy and a convenient distance to town. Everything you would want in a vacation getaway cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2022
Thank you for the wonderful review! We strive to provide a relaxing environment and we hope you were able to enjoy and disconnect. Safe Travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Precious Cabin

My family of four loved our stay at Whispering Pines! The cabin was even cuter than the online photos. It was comfortable and cozy! It had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again in the future! Safe Travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful getaway!

Whispering Pines Retreat was perfect. My daughter met me and we had a great week catching up, exploring the area and binging Netflix. The house was just as advertised, with everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2023
We’re so happy you had such a wonderful stay! Each season provides a different experience. Try hiking, white water rafting, or tubing in the Summer, or a beautiful drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway or Cherohala Skyway during the Autumn leaf season. We hope to host you again sometime soon! Safe Travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home in the woods

We love the homey and warm vibe of this home. This was our second stay here. Highly recommend it for anyones get away in the mountains. Our family visiting from the west coast loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your time at the cabin! It’s always a pleasure having you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a charming cabin. There is a porch that would be nice in warmer weather. A fire pit that we didn't use but was nice. Out trip was quick to visit family in Franklin. The fireplace was so cozy with the freezing temps outside and everything we needed was available.
Nice decorations for the holidays
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2026
Thank you kindly for taking the time to leave us a review. You were fantastic guests and we’re glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you again in the future. Safe Travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Quiet Cabin

This is a quiet cozy little cabin. Smooth check in and out process. The cabin was very clean. We liked the fact that it was close to main roads for the purpose of motorcycling. Would stay again if in area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
Thank you again for leaving us a wonderful review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again in the future. Each season had something different to offer. Be sure to check us out in the Fall, Winter, or Spring as well. Safe Travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful getaway that has so much charm.

Easy in and out rental. Everything worked great and we were never cold. The heat was amazing...
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2023
Thank you so much for the great review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the cabin and we look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Franklin getaway

We had a great stay. Home was clean, comfortable and in a great location. We felt very safe. Paula and Alan went above and beyond. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin and Location

This was a great cabin for our small family of four! It was very clean, and had everything that we needed! We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit with comfortable seating around it, as well as spending time around the gas fireplace indoors while relaxing there. Highly recommend this place! Great location near Clayton, Highlands and Cashiers!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 December 2022
We’re so happy you had a great stay. We wish you well and look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful time awaits you

The cabin was lovely, it had everything you would need. My friend and I mostly ate out and found Franklin full of good place to eat. The leaves were beautiful to see!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2023
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. October truly can be a magical time of year in Franklin! Come visit in Spring for the beautiful flowers or Summer for the water sports!
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