A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Spa pool on site
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Franklin, NC
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
Place, Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
8 min walk
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
45 min drive
Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
49 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib
Bedroom 2
1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed and 1 Crib
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 7
1 King Bed
5 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 5
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
'Beautiful 7 BR 5 Bath Log Home with a game room, Hot Tub, and Starlink internet
This beautiful log home is located on five wooded acres with a great view of the Smokey Mountains. The 4,300 sq ft, three floor interior contains: 7 bedrooms, 5 baths, and a game room in the basement and Starlink internet. Magnificent mountain views can be savored from the spacious, wrap around, covered deck which also houses a hot tub. In addition, the deck and main level have wheelchair access. The cabin is not recommended for motorcycles if you are riding them to the cabin. If you trailer your bikes you can park them at the lower landing. The cabin is completely furnished and contains all the amenities necessary to improve your vacationing experience. All linens are professionally cleaned off site. Some of these amenities include TV’s in every room, barbecue grill, and fire pit among other things. The two master suites both contain custom king beds and 32” Flat screen TV’s. There are also two more king bedrooms on the main level along with two bedrooms with a full and twin beds in each room. One of the most unique features you’ll notice as you step into spacious interior is the custom handmade railing leading to the master suites. When you step down into the basement game room, you will find a 8’ pool table, air hockey table, Foosball, 51" TV, leather couch. All of these details have been taken care of to insure that you will have a great time at Archer’s Lair.
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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
About the area
Franklin
Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Scottish Tartans Museum and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mason Mountain Mine and Whistle Stop Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Western Carolina University - 33 min drive - 35.5 km
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 41 min drive - 48.0 km
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 45 min drive - 52.7 km
Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 49 min drive - 55.9 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 87 min drive
Restaurants
Slanted Window - 21 min drive
Caffe REL - 21 min drive
McDonald's - 22 min drive
Bojangles - 23 min drive
Gondola’s - 22 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Beautiful 7 BR 5 Bath Log Home with a game room, Hot Tub, and Starlink internet pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 'Beautiful 7 BR 5 Bath Log Home with a game room, Hot Tub, and Starlink internet?
As of 21 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Beautiful 7 BR 5 Bath Log Home with a game room, Hot Tub, and Starlink internet on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$1,117, 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 'Beautiful 7 BR 5 Bath Log Home with a game room, Hot Tub, and Starlink internet?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 'Beautiful 7 BR 5 Bath Log Home with a game room, Hot Tub, and Starlink internet?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 'Beautiful 7 BR 5 Bath Log Home with a game room, Hot Tub, and Starlink internet?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 'Beautiful 7 BR 5 Bath Log Home with a game room, Hot Tub, and Starlink internet located?
This family-friendly Franklin cabin is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine. Mason Mountain Mine and Sheffield Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very wonderful experience it was everything we hoped it would be !
Brian B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joyce S.
30 May 2026
Liked: Location
Our family's stay at Archie's Lair was outstanding! My siblings and I hadn't been together as a group of 7 (& spouses, you) since our Mom died in '12. We lived, loved, laughed, ate, slept not necessarily in that order! We had some long talks on the deck, in the hot tub, at the table, remembering and making more memories. We lacked nothing; the few messages sent to Ted were answered quickly. The view can't be beat. The 1st drive up Macs Mountain Retreat will test your nerves/driving skill, but it gets easier. Don't hesitate to rent this cabin!
we Have been here the last four or five years with four generations for 4 and half months to 74. we had a great time with the family. We love that there are only a few cabins nearby. Ted and Mary are easy to work with. Every relaxing and a lot of room.
House was just as described, very well stocked and large enough to accommodate 12 adults. host was easy to communicate with and the cabin is in a nice quit area.
Host was very helpful. Cabin was beautiful! Our family of 13 had plenty of space and enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit, and games! We will stay again for sure!
The house is completely stocked with kitchen items. This is our 2nd time staying here and we are planing another trip next year. The game room was a big hit with the kids and adults. Great place to rent!
A cabin was very cozy and a remote area in the bedding was very comfortable. We enjoy the fire pit as we brought our own wood. Host allowed us to bring in our own real christmas tree and Set up. Family time wells spent
We absolutely loved our stay here! There were 15 of us, 9 adults and 6 kids, and there was plenty of space! The kids loved the hot “pool” and the game room the most! We spent the weekend celebrating my mom’s 70th birthday! We will definitely be back soon to stay even longer!
Amazing views! Everyone had an amazing time with all of the amenities. Road is super steep to get to the cabin but it is worth it for the solitude once you arrive. Plenty of room for our whole family group of 13. Would definitely book again.
What a wonderful cabin and location! My family and I had a wonderful Thanksgiving in a beautiful location. Everything is just as described - the game room is probably better than described. my family likes to cook and the kitchen facilities were great with almost every utensil/appliance you will need (three mash potato mashers? four pizza cutters?). Great view, comfortable rooms, good communication with host. Would recommend and come again. We were 12 - 9 adults and three older kids and everyone had a blast. Thanks, Ted!
My large group of 14 adults thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Plenty of room, very clean home, something for everyone with the hot tub, game room and fire pit.
We had a wonderful time . The cabin was more than we expected. Very roomy with things to do even on rainy days . Absolutely beautiful and will go again hopefully.
We had a wonderful stay with our adult children and grandchildren. The house was very clean, well stocked, and family friendly. The views from the deck were outstanding. Plenty of space for a large group and a great base to visit the area. Tom answers messages quickly through the app.
I take my whole family on vacations and this, by far was the best accomodations we have experienced. The place was clean, spacious, organized and fit our group(7 adults and four kids) perfectly. The view was out of this world and the covered porch was perfect for enjoying the view. The game room kept everyone busy in the evenings with pool tournaments and and the other games. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for preparing meals.
We had a fantastic time at the cabin! Everything was perfect!
Morgan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
About the host
Hosted by Ted Schropp
We first came to Franklin four years ago and fell in love with the area. When this cabin came for sale we jumped at the chance to buy it. We live and work in central Florida but drive up to the Archar Lair as much as possible and hope to move here as soon as possible.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests