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Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary

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A covered porch with wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a green field and hills.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a television mounted on the wall.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the kitchen and living room through large windows.
A room with large windows offering a view of a green landscape.
A single-story house with a garage, surrounded by lush green grass and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • 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

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

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The Factory and Franklin Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Black Rock Mountain State Park. Andy's Trout Farm and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Black Rock Mountain State Park - 25 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Lake Burton - 42 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Western Carolina University - 50 min drive - 68.5 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 58 min drive - 77.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Siam Thai Cuisine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Las Barricas - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Thai Paradise - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Redneck Romeo’s - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary 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 Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary?

As of 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary on 13 November 2026 start from NZ$1,458, 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 Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Tessentee Bottomland Preserve. Cedar Cliff Mountain and Prentiss Bridge Stream Access are also within 9 miles (15 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this property. Marsha takes great pride in keeping this home immaculate for guests. The property grounds are amazing! Love the large yard, amazing view and the creek as well!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Franklin

Just as advertised,love the location,host was very nice ,quiet and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We so enjoyed our stay at this cottage! Beautifully maintained and stocked and one of the cleanest we've ever walked into. Scenery, wildlife and seclusion at it's finest. A short walk down to the beautiful creek offers picnic table and chairs to enjoy quiet private time by the water. Highly recommend this cottage. Host answers any questions very quickly also.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
Thank you both for such a Great Review. VRBO is doing a lot of changes and it has been problematic. I had a former client that couldn't find my property and his last year booking did not show up in their past booking list. Thanks again for the review and hope to see you again soon. Simcerely your Hostess, Marsha
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband & I & our dog, Murphy had a wonderful, relaxing stay at this cozy mountain cottage! It was well stocked with everything we needed & was quite clean & beautifully decorated for the fall season. We spent a lot of time on the back porch & saw deer & other wildlife daily! Marsha was a great communicator & easy to work with! We hope to return again someday!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Franklin 4th of July visit

Home was immaculate and well stocked. We loved the porch, spent hours watching the wildlife show, including 15 deer and a family of turkeys. The home was very comfortable and inviting. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
It is our goal to make each stay a happy and enjoyable time. So happy you found everything very accommodating and enjoyed the back porch beauty of wildlife, mountain views and creek. Please come again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marsha, our host was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her home was decorated for Christmas and very festive. Each and every room was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The property was dog friendly and our dog loved the freedom to go out the back door and chase balls and check out the creek. We had access to the laundry room with washer and dryer. The gas fireplace was so nice on the chilly mornings and evenings. We will definitely return to this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2026
I just Love the pictures of Timber. She is definitely a very satisfied guest. Come see Lovie and I again. Thanks for choosing Mountain Creek Cottage. We loved having you all.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded Acreage with Mountain Views and Creekside

This beautiful secluded retreat was the perfect getaway home nestled in the mountains with a wooded creek. We absolutely loved sitting on the back porch every night to watch the deer and turkey come out. Marsha was the perfect host and provided a hummingbird feeder for us to hang and we were able to see them everyday. The home was one of the cleanest rentals and provided all the essentials we needed. We highly recommend this gem and look forward to future trips there.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain getawa4

The house was so nice we had 21 deer visit the yard every night along with rabbits, turkeys, hummingbird. The house was well stocked and very well. only issue was vrbo did not send us code code to get in but ownee
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding cottage!

Wow! What a lovely and enchanting cottage in such a beautiful setting! We enjoyed the serenity while drinking our coffee on the porch in the morning and listening to the sound of the creek. We also enjoyed watching the deer in the late evening as the sun went down. This was a great location for us to takeoff on our Harley each day and enjoy the beautiful mountains. The cottage was well stocked with toiletries and cleaning supplies. And, it was without a doubt the cleanest place we’ve ever stayed during our many years of travel! We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional

Wow, what an incredible property. It is what we had hoped for and even better. My husband and I stayed here for 10 days with our small dog. We absolutely loved the Serene Creekside Sanctuary and were very sad having to leave when our time was up. The property is beautiful and I loved sitting by the creek and read or just take in the beauty all around. It is very peaceful all around with incredible views. The cottage is very comfortable and has everything you need. I had the best night sleep every night. It is very clean and as soon as we walked inside we fell in love with this place. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the deer and turkeys. There are hiking trails close by and various small towns we visited are just a short drive away. We have stayed at many different VRBOs over the years and this one tops them all. We are looking forward to our next visit in the Spring. Marsha was very quick to respond with any questions we had and is a wonderful host.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Vacation

I stayed at this property for three weeks and this was exactly the vacation I wanted for myself and my Labrador! The property was perfect. Over five acres for my dog to be free to explore and play in. The stream was fun for her to romp in. The serenity was overwhelming. In the morning the only sounds were the birds and the creek. In the afternoon it was watching the deer and waiting for the fireflies to come out. The house itself was newly redone and perfect. Exactly as pictured. Lots of storage space and the kitchen was equipped as well or better than any rental I've ever used. The host was gracious and so concerned for our comfort and enjoyment at her rental. The internet worked perfectly, so there was no problem with TV or cell service even though cell service is often spotty in the mountains. The location between Clayton, GA and Franklin, NC was perfect as well. So much to do in the area that you could hardly run out of amazing places to hike. Restaurants really good as well. Overall this was one the best rentals I've ever had. Will definetly come back when I need a "time out!" Kind of thinking about how gorgeous it would be in the fall!!!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

THE ABSOLUTE BEST GETAWAY HOME!

My father and I (with my two amazing dogs) stayed here for Memorial Day weekend 2024. What a fantastic time we had. The home we stayed in was EXCEPTIONAL! Marsha and Family thought of and provided everything we needed. The property is beautiful and well cared for. Beautiful views from the quaint back porch. A short walk to a babbling brook with a picnic table.The house itself was immaculate and laid out very well.The beds were super comfortable and we slept like babies. The primary bedroom's bathroom was amazing. Huge stall shower with dual sinks and walk-in closets. Everything was tastefully decorated and just perfected to the point that you just felt at home as soon as you walked in. Host even provided large sheets to cover furniture so my pups could be in my lap without getting fur/dirt on the furniture. Nice touch I thought. Kitchen was stocked with every utensil you might need. Of note a Keurig coffee maker is provided so just bring your K-pods. Location was perfect and EASY to get to. We spent the weekend looking at and hiking to waterfalls in the area.This property is perfect for that as there are at least a dozen waterfalls within a half hour drive.I'm already trying to plan my next getaway weekend. Guess where I'll be staying!!??
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property/ clean / quiet / lots of wildlife/ saw deer, wild turkeys , ground hogs / huge red tail hawk /rabbits/A huge red head woodpecker sat on rail of porch, All in the field from rocking chairs on the porch awesome stay. If you like peace and quiet, this is the perfect spot. Operation of tv's could have been little easier if there was a user guide to operationOf each. Close enough to all shopping , groceries, entertainment.Will stay here again, love the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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