Welcome to Kindling Falls, your luxury retreat in the mountains of Western North Carolina with your own private 60ft waterfall you can slide down.
This stunning 5 bedroom property sleeps 20 so that you're able to bring friends and family to experience the magic of staying here. Photos and words don't do this property justice. The beauty, hikes, restaurants, and activities of Highlands (12 miles) and Cashiers (15 miles) are just outside your door, but trust us––you won't want to leave.
Slide down the waterfall right outside your bedroom. Have bonfires on the island surrounded by a rushing stream. Swim in the natural 14ft-deep granite pool. Catch a rainbow trout right outside your door. Grill next to the sounds of the water running over the rocks. And that's just the exterior. This is a property your family will want to come to year after year and a place to make memories to last a lifetime.
Inside you'll find space for everyone with 5 bedrooms with a waterfront decks off each. Whether it's relaxing in the den surrounded by water on three sides or gathering around the table in the spacious dining room, sharing stories into the night, this home invites you to slow down.
**Gathering Spaces** You enter the home into the Great Room with comfortable seating set before a stone fireplace, a game table for family fun and competition, and dining space to seat 12.
The kitchen is fully equipped for your holiday meals with a 6-burner gas stove and all stainless steel appliances.
Just off the kitchen sits the heart of the home––a den with a two-story wood burning fireplace and soaring windows that give the feeling the stream is rushing beneath your feet.
The waterfall isn't only outside. There is also a spa room with an interior waterfall and built-in 10 person hot tub.
There is an additional game room with bumper pool, darts, and games.
**Sleeping Spaces** This captivating home offers spacious rooms to gather and private bedrooms to retreat. - Bedroom 1: Queen bed with en suite, soaking tub and shower, and the best views of the river (truly, you can step out right onto the river)! - Bedroom 2: King bed and queen sleeper sofa and en suite, private deck overlooking the waterfall. - Bedroom 3: Two Queen beds with two fireplaces, large en suite, soaking tub and luxury multi-head shower, private deck overlooking the waterfall. - Bedroom 4: Cozy sleeping nook with Queen bed, shared bathroom and shared deck overlooking the waterfall. - Bedroom 5: Bunk room with two Queens and two twins (sleeps 6), shared bathroom with sleeping nook and shared deck overlooking waterfall. - Office: Loft space overlooking the kitchen that has a twin daybed with a trundle and private deck space.
Guests have full access to the entire home, stream, and waterfall on this 2 acre property.
This home has complete privacy and is easily accessible from a newly paved road.
We have plenty of parking on our well-maintained gravel drive. **House Rules** No smoking indoors. Cigarette butts left on the grounds will result in an extra cleaning charge.
Dogs are only allowed by prior approval, with a maximum of 2. A pet fee of $100 will be charged per pet. Sorry, no cats.
No moving furniture.
Parties and events are not allowed.
No glass or other breakables in or around the stream or hot tub.
**Safety** Entering the stream and waterfall is at your own risk. The stone around the property can be very slippery. Please exercise caution. Do not leave children unattended outdoors or in the spa room. No diving in the stream, natural pool, or hot tub. No jumping off of any decks. Follow all rules posted in the Spa Room regarding the hot tub.
By booking this rental, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the owners in the case of any accidents or injuries for you or your guests.
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Franklin
Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Scottish Tartans Musuem and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Jackson Hole Gem Mine and Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Travelling with kids? Consider Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.
Moka Latte Express Coffee Drive Thru - 16 min drive
Riverwalk Grille - 7 min drive
Starbucks - 14 min drive
Jersey Mike’s Subs - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Kindling Falls - 60ft Waterfall! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Kindling Falls - 60ft Waterfall!?
As of 5 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kindling Falls - 60ft Waterfall! on 27 April 2026 start from NZ$3,093, 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 Kindling Falls - 60ft Waterfall!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Kindling Falls - 60ft Waterfall!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kindling Falls - 60ft Waterfall!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Kindling Falls - 60ft Waterfall! located?
This family-friendly Franklin holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cullasaja Falls and Jackson Hole Gem Mine. Lake Glenville and High Falls Trail 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.
Our annual Christmas mountain getaway was extra special this year thanks to this gorgeous house and property. We highly recommend this property and talked about how fabulous it would be to visit during each of the four seasons. Our teenagers took advantage of the polar plunge opportunity this trip and great memories were made.
We were in Franklin for a funeral and had our adult children coming in from as far away as London to Denver to Dallas. The home was a perfect gathering spot , well appointed with everything we needed , and large enough for those who needed privacy for healing to be alone. . The waterfall slide was enjoyed by our more adventurous guys , the spa was a relaxing welcome retreat and the fire pit held some great conversations . We will be back for future family reunions ! Joe and McKenzie were very responsive and more than accommodating.
Everything about our stay was magical! What a beautiful property. Everyone loved picking out their rooms and each one was cozier than the next. We enjoyed building a fire with s'mores and spotted some really cool wildlife in the area. The thing we enjoyed most was definitely the rock slide waterfall. It is such an amazing feature and we enjoyed tubing down it. Then spending our time warming up in the hot tub that is conveniently located inside the property.
Could not recommend staying here more, the hosts were very responsive to every question we had.
Joe and McKenzie's Kindling Falls home was beyond expectations. The Host's had the home prepared to meet any need that might arise from the Welcome Brochure to the 2 ply toilet paper, the presentation was extremely well thought out. If you had a question how to operate a thermostat, tv or fireplace there was never a question or concern. The multiple decks allowed for the chance to sip a glass of your favorite beverage or morning coffee and the waterfalls were ever present. We would definitely come back!
This home is one of a kind and gorgeous every where you look. The property has activities for all ages. We had 4, 5, and 7 year olds who played games, slide on tubes down the waterfall, played in the river for hours, roasted marshmallows, and then took a dip in the hot tub. The adults were able to relax and enjoy watching the kids play. There is a fully stocked kitchen where we made meals to feed the large group. All conveniences were made available by the hosts. Highly recommend!
If you need a place to reconnect or just get away from the daily routine, this is it. You are literally in the midst of nature while having all the comforts of the modern world. From fun playing in the water and rock slide, swinging over the water, campfires to just sitting on one of the balconies watching, we never felt the need to leave for other entertainment. The kitchen was completely stocked, beds ultra comfortable and space for all being together or having my own space to read. Precious family time with amazing memories. We’ll be back!!
Wonderful home with loads of room. Close to attractions but yet you get the feeling out in no man's land. Waterfall is so cool. Has everything needed for kitchen but fridge ice maker doe not work. Controls for AC are a bit confusing.
Linda M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2025
I'm glad your group had such a great stay! Sounds like the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was the ice maker. Upon inspection, someone from your group had accidentally turned off the ice maker on the freezer controls. The ice maker is fully operational! Also, we do include instructions for controlling the Nest Theromstats, and I'm always happy to talk guests through issues if they reach out during their stay!
Dissapointing many things did not work. The hot tub, water feature, candles did not work. The TV in the living room top of falls. The fireplaces in the lower room did not work. The dryer bottom floor was loud and breaking. There was a rodent in the pantry. The nook was extremely hot with no air flow. Lots of ants. The bed in the loft had several ants. The hand mixer we threw out. Several great features as well. Well stocked with nessesties. The waterfalls are beautiful. The cabin was huge and well decorated. Thank you.
This was a fantastic home! Lots of room to spread out and the backyard entertainment was indescribable! Just as an advisory for older folks or people with mobility issues - there are lots of stairs. The house was very clean. Joe the owner was so accessible. He was fantastic. We are booked to stay here again, we loved it so much!