10/10 Excellent
Ghulam R.
8 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time in Smoky Mountains
Ghulam R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Franklin, NC
- Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts7 min drive
- The Factory7 min drive
- Mill Creek Country Club16 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Downstairs Bedroom
1 King Bed
Upstairs bedroom
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Upstairs bathroom
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town
You will love your stay at the Octagon House. The home's shape allows for the best enjoyment of the panoramic mountain views and it truly bring the outdoors in. There are windows and sliding doors perfectly situated to maximize the views. The porch wraps around the house, allowing lots of room for outdoor enjoyment. And, to top it off, you can end each day with a perfect view of the sunset over the mountains.
The home is very close to the Smoky Mountain Visitor Center and is conveniently located just minutes from Franklin. Restaurants and shopping are a short car ride away. The house is also located near gem mining, kayaking, hiking and waterfalls. Access to the home is easy. It is accessed by turning onto a paved road off of Hwy 441 just south of Franklin, leading to a short gravel road. The driveway is gravel with just a slight grade.
The home is ready for your next mountain vacation. Everything you need is provided! The kitchen is fully stocked and linens are provided.
Wi-Fi is provided for your convenience.
The main floor features an open floor plan. The kitchen, dining area, and living room are all open and have mountain views. The kitchen has two sinks, stainless steel appliances, and quartz counter tops. The main floor bedroom has a king size bed and direct access to the bathroom. The bathroom has a stand up shower and includes the washer/dryer unit.
The second floor features a loft area with even better mountain views! In case you want to watch TV or movies, there is an HD television in the loft area with several popular streaming apps included. There is also a deck off the second floor loft to enjoy. The second floor bedroom is large in size and has two twin beds (one is a trundle) and queen size bed. The bedroom sleeps four. There is a full bathroom with bathtub on the second floor.
No smoking and no pets allowed.
An outdoor security camera is located on-site for the protection of the home. The device is located on the floodlights above the entrance to the deck area. The camera covers the parking area and porch entrance to the home. The data is available only to the owners and is not stored long-term.
The home is very close to the Smoky Mountain Visitor Center and is conveniently located just minutes from Franklin. Restaurants and shopping are a short car ride away. The house is also located near gem mining, kayaking, hiking and waterfalls. Access to the home is easy. It is accessed by turning onto a paved road off of Hwy 441 just south of Franklin, leading to a short gravel road. The driveway is gravel with just a slight grade.
The home is ready for your next mountain vacation. Everything you need is provided! The kitchen is fully stocked and linens are provided.
Wi-Fi is provided for your convenience.
The main floor features an open floor plan. The kitchen, dining area, and living room are all open and have mountain views. The kitchen has two sinks, stainless steel appliances, and quartz counter tops. The main floor bedroom has a king size bed and direct access to the bathroom. The bathroom has a stand up shower and includes the washer/dryer unit.
The second floor features a loft area with even better mountain views! In case you want to watch TV or movies, there is an HD television in the loft area with several popular streaming apps included. There is also a deck off the second floor loft to enjoy. The second floor bedroom is large in size and has two twin beds (one is a trundle) and queen size bed. The bedroom sleeps four. There is a full bathroom with bathtub on the second floor.
No smoking and no pets allowed.
An outdoor security camera is located on-site for the protection of the home. The device is located on the floodlights above the entrance to the deck area. The camera covers the parking area and porch entrance to the home. The data is available only to the owners and is not stored long-term.
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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: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Franklin
Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in the mountains. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hunting.
Franklin, NC
What's nearby
- Prentiss Bridge Stream Access - 1 min drive - 1.0 km
- Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
- The Factory - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
- Franklin Golf Course - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
- Mill Creek Country Club - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Old Ingles - 8 min drive
- Burger King - 7 min drive
- Leo’s Caffe Italia - 7 min drive
- Subway - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Patty A.
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Patty A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda O.
9 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda O.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda B.
13 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
shala h.
23 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing weekend!
shala h.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cindy S.
18 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cindy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa W.
12 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lynn L.
24 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Lynn L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sam Jacob D.
19 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay with a great view
Sam Jacob D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian A., Singapore, Singapore
25 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic but short weekend
Brian A.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
James S.
12 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Getaway
James S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robert R.
18 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rock show hideaway
Robert R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie H.
30 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View
Julie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Josiah B.
16 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall vacation.
Josiah B.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maranda S.
9 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Maranda S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tom B.
3 December 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
Tom B.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Brian b.
16 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private cabin
Brian b.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dave C.
14 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable with beautiful views.
Dave C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
kathy z., New Bern, NC
6 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional property
kathy z.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brad L.
13 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Brad L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tony R.
21 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Relaxing
Tony R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
STUART M.
17 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Trip
STUART M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa W.
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Octagon house
Melissa W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Adam W.
13 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Location
Adam W.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sonya D.
27 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean property
Sonya D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Kelli Chastain
We live near the beach in Florida. After making multiple trips to Franklin several years in a row, we decided to buy a home there. We love the mountains and love the Franklin area. It is a great jumping off point for so many activities. We especially love Dry Falls (on the Highlands Road) and going gem mining.
Why they chose this property
The shape of the house is so interesting and feels very spacious inside. We love that the house is easy to access (no long, climbing drives), but feels very secluded. But, what really sold us were the views.
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