REMOTE, Cheerful Mountain Cabin with hot tub in Franklin, NC.

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A covered porch with Adirondack chairs and a table, green siding, and a view of the forest.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A wooden dresser with a light blue finish, a bear figurine on top, and several woven baskets.
A covered porch with two heart-shaped hanging decorations.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Jackson Hole Gem Mine and Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Whistle Stop Mall and Mason Mountain Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting.
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Map
Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Western Carolina University - 25 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Lake Glenville - 33 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 56 min drive - 70.3 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 59 min drive - 68.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is REMOTE, Cheerful Mountain Cabin with hot tub in Franklin, NC. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at REMOTE, Cheerful Mountain Cabin with hot tub in Franklin, NC.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at REMOTE, Cheerful Mountain Cabin with hot tub in Franklin, NC.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at REMOTE, Cheerful Mountain Cabin with hot tub in Franklin, NC.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is REMOTE, Cheerful Mountain Cabin with hot tub in Franklin, NC. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Glenville and Arrowmont Stables. High Falls Trail and Harris Medical Park of Franklin are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cozy abode with a great hot tub and thoughtful host. We had a nice relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can't say enough about this property. The owner is so wonderful, sweet and accommodating. It's super clean and our dogs loved the yard. We hiked everyday and came home, showered, cooked great meals and enjoyed wine on the porch. Oh, and the weather was perfect!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had such a relaxing time at the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shelley was a pleasure to work with. She went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable. Our two small dogs loved having the fenced-in yard so they could run free. The cabin was clean and well equips. The decor and special touches for us and the dogs made it very comfy. We were there for the month of September so we appreciated feeling at home. We did a lot of hiking, waterfalls, and scenic drives. We also got to see Elk at the Smoky Mountain visitor center outside of Cherokee! We spent time exploring Franklin as well. Nice shops and restaurants, especially the pet friendly Rathskeller for lunches and Trail Mix for gifts and souvenirs. It was also fun to come home make dinner and use the hot tub. We made sure to spend days at the cabin relaxing and enjoying being in the mountains. Shelley and Matt are excellent hosts and the cabin was sweet.
Stayed 24 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas getaway

Great cabin! Loved the decor and how comfortable the furniture was. Dogs loved being able to run around in the fenced yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and comfy

Very communicative and just a beautiful spot. Quiet and peaceful and well kept
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I read people complain about the road being so close to the house, but it honestly wasn't a problem for us. We still felt like we had a lot of privacy & every who drove by was super friendly & waved (you can see them from the porch but not so much from the hot tub).Getting to the cabin was easy the road turns to dirt for the last half mile but its easily accessible. The cabin itself its private and accommodating. It was nice to be able to sit under a covered porch and watch the storm roll in. We only lost power for about 6 seconds before it was right back on.The beds are extremely comfortable for anyone wondering. The highlights of our trip were seeing Elk in Cherokee, seeing High Falls (The hike is horrific so be warned but totally worth it) and seeing the stars at night.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded little cabin on a dirt road with a hot tub, the sound of a lovely stream nearby and amenities for my furbaby. Who could ask for more? The host was great and had everything thing we needed plus a few extras!! Great stay. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome little cabin

We loved this little cozy cabin and our dogs loved the fenced in yard. We had everything we needed. The owners are super nice and are quick with answering any questions you have.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2023
Jill, you and your family and dogs were great guests! Thank you for the awesome review and please come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not enough words to describe how awesome Shelley is and how quaint and cozy the cabin is definitely recommend and we will certainly be back to visit again... She has every detail taken care of and it's also located very convenient to everything with just a short beautiful drive up the mountain!! 10 out of 10!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and lovely!

We absolutely loved this charming little cabin up in the mountains. It was so quiet and peaceful and had everything we needed. It was very clean and the perfect size for the 3 of us! The host was wonderful and communicated clearly. We would definitely return to this cabin again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Stay

We had an amazing time staying at Shelley’s place. She was so helpful as well, very prompt when we needed it. The cabin is oh so cozy. My dog loved it as well. We will be back! Thank you, Shelley.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary

Beautiful cabin in mountain ! We have a awesome time . Top notch service !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2022
Thank you for being such excellent guests! I hope you'll come back to visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Host was very accommodating and gracious throughout our stay. The cabin was clean, well-stocked with sheets, towels, dishes, pillows, blankets, land-line, and more, and very comfortable. Sturdy dog run great for our two dogs. Definitely a repeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing vacation!

My husband and I had the absolute best week staying there! The house was very clean and welcoming and the fenced in yard was heaven for our dog. We loved sitting on the porch and soaking in the sounds of the creek and the mountains. It was so peaceful!! The hot tub was a wonderful bonus, which we appreciated so much. The host was very helpful and easy to work with. This place is amazing and I would highly recommend staying there. Thank you for the wonderful week!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place but right on the road

The cabin was nice and well maintained but it’s not as private as desired. The hot tub is literally next to the road and there were a lot more cars than one would expect from a pace so far out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ADORABLE CABIN / WONDERFUL HOST

Lazy Bear was the perfect place for my husband and I to rest & relax for a couple days. The cabin was clean, with all the extras you would need for your stay. And the artwork and decor is awesome. Shelley sent all the information needed for check in 2 days before the trip & even let us know we could check in before 3, since the cabin was ready. Make sure to take a drive up the mountain! The views are amazing! We just followed the main road. The hot tub and creek are a plus. We left one day to sitesee, but couldn't wait to return and enjoy the peace at the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2024
You treated my cabin like it was your own and took great care of it with your extra cleaning and laundry. Please come back anytime! Happy to give you a discount, just message me. Thankfully, Shelley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin is cozy, but larger than I suspected from pics and just fine for 4 adults. Decor is very intentional (not kitschy) and the space is used very efficiently! Plenty of storage opportunities, kitchen is easy to cook in, there were fresh ice cubes in the freezer and the hot tub was warmed up when we arrived all that to say, the host put a lot of thought and effort into their space and our stay. Excellent communication and a lovely space. The description says remote and it is, but as someone who lived in Franklin/Highlands- it is not that crazy. the road is paved most of the way, it's not extremely steep, and you feel secluded but not stranded. Grocery shop before arriving and you'll be fine
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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As advertised

A quiet little cabin tucked away in the mountains just as advertised. The stream running nearby was nice a peaceful sounding. There was no window unit AC like in the picture (could be because it's so early in the season) but we worked around it with opening windows and using the ceiling fans. Shelley was an awesome host, very quick responses to any and all questions and concerns. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was not handycap accessible. My fault for not checking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was a cozy 2 bedroom prefect for a couple or small family. Felt more like a small niche community only 3 houses in the cluster and a great yard for a dog. We have a pug and he really loved it. Nicely situated between franklin and Sylvaand we did alot of rock hunting
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a peaceful and lovely cabin. The running water sound makes this the perfect place to relax. The host was very accommodating and responsive to all questions. The place is so homey and made me never want to leave. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was clean & as stated in the listing. Nice hot tub & was ready for us. Quiet area & good wi-fi. Had everything we needed. Clear instructions, no issues. Enjoyed our relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2026
Thank you for being such great guests! You treated my cabin as if it were your own. Always welcome back.
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