Secluded Mountain Cabin Retreat Near Franklin & Highlands

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A cozy, rustic interior with a wooden dining table set for a meal, a leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of the forest.
A spacious living room with a large brown leather sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan. Large windows allow natural light and views of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a view of trees.
A wooden deck with a bench and a hanging light fixture.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and large windows.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Your private hideaway
    Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tallulah Gorge State Park
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Loft

2 Single Beds

Lower level bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Primary 1

1 King Bed

Primary 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Jackson Hole Gem Mine and Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Andy's Trout Farm and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Map
Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Black Rock Mountain State Park - 30 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Lake Burton - 46 min drive - 52.4 km
  • Tallulah Gorge State Park - 51 min drive - 61.1 km
  • Western Carolina University - 54 min drive - 72.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siam Thai Cuisine - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Highlands Bistro - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Highlands Supper Club - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Don Leon's - ‬39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Mountain Cabin Retreat Near Franklin & Highlands pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Secluded Mountain Cabin Retreat Near Franklin & Highlands?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Mountain Cabin Retreat Near Franklin & Highlands?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Mountain Cabin Retreat Near Franklin & Highlands?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Mountain Cabin Retreat Near Franklin & Highlands located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Cedar Cliff Mountain. Prentiss Bridge Stream Access is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, very clean and welcoming. Very secluded and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful location, such an amazing house and the peacefulness of the babbling brook accentuated the morning tea. I enjoyed my stay here very much and it made being a part of my brother’s wedding a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend getaway

Went for a quick weekend getaway to the mountains with the family and dogs. The Cabin was clean and very roomy. The surrounding area was beautiful and quiet. We had fun hiking and admiring waterfalls.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Host responded quickly to questions. An out of the way hidden gem.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day 2024

Had a great time with family. The cabin was absolutely beautiful. We loved the hummingbirds, kids loved making smores at the bonfire pit. I would 100% recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Sounds of Waterfall

I met my three sons and granddaughters for our fsmilly get-together. The granddaughters headed up to the loft a found toys and games to play with.They had a great time and wanted to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Mom’s 99th Birthday

The accommodations were great. The property was beautiful. The waterfall was beautiful also. My grandchildren enjoyed the games provided. We were in Franklin for my mother’s 99th birthday. Although we would have liked to be closer to Franklin, we were very comfortable in the house. Plenty of room for the family that stayed with us. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet!

The property where this cabin is located is very peaceful and relaxing. Siting outside and listening to the water restores the soul. The furniture is very comfortable and the kitchen has what is needed for basic cooking. We had no cell service, but the internet was strong enough for calls and streaming Netflix. The owners are very responsive to any questions or recommendations you may need. We really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property with a great location for seclusion and quiet and hearing the waterfall sounds outside the front door makes it perfect. The home was spacious and had enough room for everybody and the dog. The kitchen was adequate for folks like us that cook but could have been better, but we managed. Overall the place needs a few updates, little maintenance here and there, the parking/driveway was sketch at first but we also managed that as well (tight and curvy - the small cars did better than my truck) but overall we had a great stay. Takes a while to get to town but there is so much to do all around we would spend days out and about, this place was wonderful to come "home" to after a busy day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great out of the way place

Loved the location even though the driveway was not built for a 4 door long bed truck lol. Over all the house was great, that being said the downstairs room is unfinished (half finished flooring and no furniture) with little to no wifi connectivity. Better internet services for TV streaming and the finishing of that one room and I'd give this house perfect marks. Loved the toy and game selections for the kids, beds were super comfortable, good selection of cooking utensils and grill. Beautiful deck and view of the water fall.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2023
Thanks Harold- This our dream home to move to one day. As you can see the unfinished room in the basement is not part of the advertisement. We are working on making it a game room. The driveway is not built extra long trucks to manage easily but it’s do able. The WiFi is best as possible in the mountains. Thank you for coming! Looking forward to your next visit!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The light fixture were dirty the ceiling fan in bedroom only worked with light on and fan was very caked with dust dining room light very dusty small cobwebs in cabinets whatever cleaning service they have did not do a good deep cleaning decor was amazing though
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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