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Cozy Cabin with Waterfalls 'Tween Franklin / Highlands

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Relaxing in the recliner with some coffee and a nice little fire.
Full Kitchen has picture windows out to screen porch and creek /waterfall views.
Dining Room has leaf table that expands to sit 6.
Fireplace in Family Room - Wood is stocked for cozy nights!
Family Room has a Smart TV and a sleeper sofa

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Cullasaja Falls
  • Place, Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
  • Place, Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Cozy Cabin with Waterfalls 'Tween Franklin / Highlands

Relax in this comfortable cabin where your hardest decision will be which of the three porches to enjoy the fresh air and mountain views. Located between Franklin and Highlands, this great 2BR/2BA home backs up to the National Forest with easy access to Hiking Trails. A babbling brook makes peaceful mountain music giving you the serenity you are looking for.

Keywords: Cabin, Home, Porch, Stream, Waterfall, Quiet, Wildlife, Birds, Paved Road, Fireplace, King Bed, Master Bath, Sleeps 6, Screened Porch, AC, Mountain Views

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Lots of outdoor decks and patio space.
Our cabin is a family home and not a commercial rental. Please treat our property like you were visiting us.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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 city centre and on the waterfront. Jackson Hole Gem Mine and Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Factory and Franklin Golf Course. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Cullasaja Falls - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Jackson Hole Gem Mine - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • The Factory - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 16 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe REL - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Charro Mexican Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mrs Lois Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cabin with Waterfalls 'Tween Franklin / Highlands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cabin with Waterfalls 'Tween Franklin / Highlands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cabin with Waterfalls 'Tween Franklin / Highlands?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cabin with Waterfalls 'Tween Franklin / Highlands located?

Located in the heart of Franklin, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cullasaja Falls and Jackson Hole Gem Mine. Harris Medical Park of Franklin and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

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

Perfect!!!!!

Perfect cabin, perfect location, perfect little town! We'll definitely be going back soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

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

Fantastic location

This cabin is perfect for a family get-a-away in the Franklin/Highlands area. The waterfall on the property is just the icing on the cake. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bruce and Nancy p., Lilburn

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

Enjoyed Our Stay

Tricia was a wonderful hostess! The fall leaves were outstanding. Enjoyed the sound of the creek and waterfall. Love the historh of this family home.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn P., Fort Worth

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

Mountain home delight

What a lovely place in the mountains! The home is charming and so convenient to Franklin and Highlands and many beautiful waterfalls. We loved sitting on the rocking chairs and watching the sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis J.

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

Wonderful mountain getaway

This cabin has everything you could want in a trip to the mountains of NC. Private, yet convenient to town and trails. It is a well equipped historic family cabin, and was decorated for Christmas! Tricia is so nice to deal with. It’s a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

tom d.

Cozy Cabin

Great Cabin set in a very central location. My family had a Great time and enjoyed every minute. Simple to find and Cabin had everything we were looking for. Easy and smooth dealing with owner and VRBO. We highly recommend this location and we can't wait to return. The nearby city of Highlands is just wonderful. We are making plans for our next trip in the fall. A+ A+ A+ We Will Be Back Soon...

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Nice Stay in Franklin NC

The “Cozy Cabin” is a wonderful place from which to enjoy the Franklin NC area. The cabin is well furnished and clean. The kitchen has virtually every type of dish, pot, pan and cooking utensil needed. The pantry is bountifully stocked with all necessary condiments as well as additional surprises. The host is easy and pleasant to deal with. We heartily recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rest and Recuperation

We just had to get away somewhere to wind down from our buzy life (and get over Pneumonia). This cabin was perfect! When we walked in, the house was sparkling clean and we were immediately drawn to the porch rockers. It was still cool at night, so we built a fire in the fireplace every night (thank you for supplying some wood - stacked so nice on the porch)! The waterfalls were really flowing and makin' music, so sitting on the back deck was a joy too. I even hiked a little way up the brook along the Nat'l Forest trail. We left wishing we could stay longer. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

JJ S.

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

GREAT getaway spot

First, the owner has been very responsive and that is always a positive. Secondly, the place is just like your home. Well-stocked with EVERYTHING you need, even fire wood for the fire pit! I thought someone actually lived there when I first pulled up. It was very clean, and the king bed was very comfortable. The waterfall creek behind the house is great, and you can hear it when the windows are open. There is NO road noise that carries back up to the house. There are 3 covered porches and one open air porch where the fire pit is located. I would ABSOLUTELY come back to this place. As far as location to other things to do, it is a little of a drive to get to hikes and other things to do, so consider this a base and expect to make day trips. Franklin is not a hot spot so I recommend bringing in your food and cooking "at home". Restaurants are not plentiful. Ingles and BiLo's are your only grocery choices. Only negative is the Wifi would drop intermittenly and was an issue while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen P., Hollywood, Fl

Cozy, comfy and cool

My husband and I stayed here for six weeks, and it never disappointed. Relaxing, homey, incredible scenery - nothing was lacking. Whether we sat in the back, listening to the waterfall, sat on the front porch enjoying the hummingbirds, and the views of the mountains, or inside relaxing in comfort - we felt we had found a little bit of heaven. The house is wonderfully maintained, and set up so you need nothing but your own clothes and toothbrush. The kitchen is well stocked, the barbecue is great - we used it almost every evening. We ate many dinners on the back screened in porch, cool air wafting, and lovely sounds of the forest and water fall. And though we were only miles from Franklin, we felt we were away from it all. The house is nestled on a quiet road. We never lacked for another trail to hike, another waterfall to see, or a quaint town to visit and stroll. Even after six weeks, there was still so much more to see in the area, and so much more to do. We found some wonderful swimming areas - the bust your butt falls and the delicious pools in front of the High Falls (one of our favorite hikes), whitewater rafting, kayaking, and many beautiful hiking trails. And we always got to come back and relax at the cabin. Thank you. A lovely summer vacation home.

10/10 Excellent

Ray J.

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

Cozy Cabin

Excellent location. Easy access. Parking for at least 3 vehicles. 10 minutes from shopping and downtown Franklin. 12 miles or 25 minutes to Highlands. Home is very well equipped with everything you need. We would definately stay there again. Beautiful location. Internet is spotty which is typical in the mountians.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Shannon R.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

A Great View with a water fall...but be AWARE!!!

This house is in a great location. The waterfall out back is amazing. However, this is a very old house with some good upgrades. The old house has potential but the smells are not that pleasant. We had to check out early because the smell of rodents living underneath the house was unbearable. The owner gave me my money back for the one night that I left early. Check in was difficult. When we got there the automatic lock was not working. After contacting the owner, I had to crawl into the house through a window that was left open to unlock the house. We then had to go and buy batteries for the automatic lock...which I was not refunded for. We had to leave the window unlocked each day that we left so that we could get in... The owner was very response and helpful but we will never be back..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie G.

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

Beautiful views and location

Stayed here for a last minute trip to the mountains. Contact with the host/owner was excellent and very helpful. Location of the cabin is great and the views from the front porch are beautiful. Cabin is very well stocked with everything needed and is obviously well-loved by the owner’s family. Overall the cabin was nice but we didn’t find it as clean as we would have liked; a bit on the grubby side, like it needed a really good deep clean (for example, kitchen cabinets were sticky, and the coffee maker and toaster needed to be cleaned before we felt comfortable using them). There was a permeating musty smell which is common in mountain cabins; unfortunately it was overwhelming and came home with us in our clothing. The 2nd bathroom was lovely and had been nicely updated, but the master bath really needed some work. The property is nice enough and in a great location, but I don’t think we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George W.

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

Excellent

Best rental we have ever stayed in!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Rock and Mineral Ahow

Three of us came to attend the rock show and buy for our store. The house was perfect, less than 10 mins from the show and right off a state highway. Beautiful Mountain view with my coffee every morning sitting in a rocker on the deck. Great place !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy Cabin

Warm, cozy, comfortable, homey, peaceful and the list goes on. This beautiful place we called home for over a week had everything you could ask for. Definitely a place we want to make our yearly family vacation! Perfect in every way!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

We felt so at home

Lovely, comfortable, cozy. It was perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jana L.

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

The pictures of this cabin do not do it justice!!! It is so cute and in a great location

Located near several great waterfalls and near Franklin and Highlands. We drove over to Hendersonville for apples. Love this location!!!! Within an hour to so many wonderful mountain areas!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S., Cape Coral, fl

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

Nice mountinside Cabin

Clean and peaceful Perfect location for a getaway. Kitchen well appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

donna g.

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

Close to Heaven !

You would be hard pressed to find a cleaner more well appointed cabin. The cabin was spotless , as well as the porches and decks. Every inch of this cabin met every need and expectation. Half way between Franklin and Highlands ,,the location is convenient , but Uber private. Really enjoyed watching the humming birds from the front porch ,, they are constantly present between the many feeders and the wild flowers across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Earl B., Atlanta, GA, USA

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

Absolutely stunning

Exactly what I was looking for, and I can’t wait to return. The property, the location, the amenities and the obvious care the owners take - simply perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F.

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

Just Right

Very happy with the property, loved access without having to go in town to a real estate office. Everything we needed,clean and comfortable. Parking a big bonus. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Creek side cabin with screened porches and great kitchen

Our stay was very pleasant and relaxing! We enjoyed hearing the creek and all the birds from the forest in back . The kitchen was very nice and well stocked with cookware. The cabin was very conveniently located for visiting Franklin and Highlands and scenic parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

glenda M.

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

Quiet get away

Enjoy the home away from home. Comfy
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Lovely mountain getaway

I needed a break from work and from South Florida. Where else to go other than the mountains? As a kid, I spent all my summers and some autumns in Franklin, so it’s a special place to me. Now, I haven’t visited in nearly a decade and it was especially important that I find a cabin similar to the ones I stayed in as a kid (which are no longer available as rentals). I also needed a place that my FWD Camry could reach. I was booking a week-long trip with my mom, and I was happy to come across this cabin and even happier once I arrived. The driveway seems very steep but it’s not as bad as it looks. I would suggest arriving during daylight hours for first time visitors. Once you find the house, it is easy the second time. It is not too far from downtown Franklin, about 15 minutes or so. What a fantastic little cabin! The outside and inside are very inviting, clean, and cozy. As soon as we arrived, despite dusk approaching, I went down the steps to check out the beautiful stream in the backyard. Fortunately, I did not get eaten by a bear, nor did we see any near the house. We were pleased to find that the cabin had basic necessities and more. Although we packed our own paper towels, hangers, etc., it was a pleasant surprise to see the home had those items available. The WiFi is a bit slow, but the cell service is good. I had to do a few things on my work computer and it was faster to connect to my phone’s hotspot. With that being said, the cabin really helps you “disconnect” and get closer to nature. My favorite part was waking up (in a very comfortable bed) and opening the window to hear the rushing stream and the birds chirping, and feeling the cool air. Although it was around 40F every morning, I wanted to drink my coffee on the front porch, back porch, and two screened in patio areas. The worst part of this vacation was counting down the days until it was time to leave. It has been less than a day since we left, and I already miss it there. The next time I am able to plan a trip, I will be looking to stay here again! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tricia

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This home has been in our family since 1983 when our parents wanted to get away from the Florida heat and found this lovely 3 acre property nestled up against the National Forest. Many of the walls are 'tongue & groove' pine and the floors are all hardwood - so it stayed cool and was easy to keep clean. We have our traditional excursions - the Craft Fairs, Pickin on the Square, Thrift Store Shopping and our favorite places to eat - the 'pie place'! But the best is just waking up in the morning and knowing the rocking chairs are calling our names. We love to gather here.

Why they chose this property

The National Forest behind the house with the babbling brook and the waterfalls on the property were key features for us. There is that layed-back feeling which beckons everyone to 'relax and stay awhile' as we come up the road.

What makes this property unique

We have all the conveniences of shopping, restaurants and entertainment, but our home is 4 miles from Downtown Franklin and it seems like I am so far away from it all. There are no sounds but the waterfalls, birds and mountain breezes. I breathe deeper and I think more clearly. The night sky is brilliant and it feels like you can touch the stars. The home is high enough in the mountain elevation that it really cools off at night.

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