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Mountain Air Cabin near Franklin, Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina

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Cozy living room for relaxing by the fireplace or watching a movie
Nicely equipped farmhouse kitchen for cooking homemade meals
Spacious memory foam king sized bed in the master bedroom
2nd bedroom with a queen bed and a closet. Ironing board in the closet.
Outdoor Firepit - Perfect spot to roast some marshmallows and enjoy the views

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top rated for families.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Cullasaja Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Jackson Hole Gem Mine
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mountain Air Cabin near Franklin, Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina

Adorable & freshly renovated cabin located in a private wooded community between Highlands and Franklin in the Nantahala National Forest. Our light & airy cabin is nestled on almost 4 acres of woodsy, mountainous terrain and is private and picturesque, yet still convenient to town. We love relaxing on the front porch, surrounded by nature and enjoying the sounds and views from the front porch. It is a peaceful cabin to relax & enjoy the cool breezes and scenery of the Smoky Mountains.

The home was recently updated with all new comfortable memory foam beds & a mix of new furniture and vintage treasures from the local antique shops. It has an open layout that fits 4 guests comfortably. We also enjoy sitting on the front porch swing with a beverage or roasting some marshmallows by the fire-pit and enjoying the mountain views and scenery.

The nicely equipped kitchen features a fridge with an ice maker, microwave, oven, coffee maker (drip and Keurig) pots, pans, utensils, dishes, and glassware are all included. We also provide a gas grill for outdoor BBQs, just keep in mind sometimes the tank may require filling.

Our cabin is conveniently located in between three tourist friendly areas: Franklin, Highlands (10 miles) and the Cashiers and Lake Glenville area (8 miles). In the area, there are over 15 waterfalls, including the 200-foot cascading Cullasaja Falls and above that is Dry Falls, a powerful 65-foot waterfall that you can walk under. Enjoy picturesque, open views of the mountains at Wayah Bald, Pickens Nose & Sunset rock. We do provide complimentary internet, but due to the mountainous region it can be spotty or slow at times. I wouldn’t book if you’re looking for a place to work.

We also recommend renting a pontoon boat and spending the day at the nearby Lake Glenville. Kids (and adults!) love gem mining for local gems such as rubies & garnet, trout fishing, hiking the Appalachian Trail and cooling off in the swimming holes. This area is also a popular spot for antique shopping, fly fishing, and great locally owned restaurants and breweries.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please supervise children, it is a rugged terrain
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside, smoking is permitted on porch.
Please Observe the Fireplace safety rules and no outdoor fires during dry season

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4524636
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, a first aid kit 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 Whistle Stop Mall and Mason Mountain Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Map
Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Cullasaja Falls - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Jackson Hole Gem Mine - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Dry Falls - 12 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 13 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Lake Glenville - 15 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Moka Latte Express Coffee Drive Thru - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Riverwalk Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪On The Verandah - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Air Cabin near Franklin, Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain Air Cabin near Franklin, Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina?

As of 10 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain Air Cabin near Franklin, Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina on 17 August 2026 start from NZ$315, 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 Mountain Air Cabin near Franklin, Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Air Cabin near Franklin, Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Air Cabin near Franklin, Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Air Cabin near Franklin, Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cullasaja Falls and Jackson Hole Gem Mine. Harris Medical Park of Franklin and Dry Falls are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

J. Haley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, cozy, and with a great location! Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was more spacious than I thought it would be. Views from the front porch were awesome as the fall leaves were brilliant with color. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very quick to respond
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was lovely, comfortable, lacked nothing in way of amenities. I appreciated the spice choices! Heat worked fine, plenty of hot water, shower eas great. Your choice of decorating is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was lovely, had everything we needed and it was comfortable. The only downside was it was 9 very windy miles to Highlands and 7 miles to Franklin. It was a beautiful time to be there but we mad it a point to be at the house by dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

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

Amazing stay

A great stay. Well appointed cabin. We wii be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Adorable cabin & great location

Loved my experience and would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear that :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

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

Nice, cozy home.

Enjoyed staying in this cozy, comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
Thank you so much for the nice review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Beautiful Cabin

My Husband and I enjoyed 5 days at the cabin. Very relaxing and everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Great Mountain Cottage

Everything was just as advertised with this property. Clean, comfortable, with everything we needed. Beautiful location. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

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

Great place

Prefect location for us on a short trip for a wonderful 50th birthday celebration with friend. House is a prefect location to Cashers, Franklin and the beautiful waterfalls and glenville lake. The house decorated nicely and prefect for two couples so relaxing !!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

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

Mountain oasis

My family and I love staying here! It always feels like home away from home. We’ve stayed 4 years in a row now and will be back! It has all the comforts of home and such a beautiful view. Feels private but is still close to lots of great things, too!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy M.

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

So cute and well appointed

Super clean and had everything me and my daughter needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
Thank you so much, we appreciate it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I shared this cabin with another couple and we had a great time by the fire pit and spending alot of time out on the porch looking at the mountains. Very clean and you can tell the owners take very good care of the property. I highly recommend this cabin to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alycee Y.

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

Great home away from home!

One of the best trips with my husband! Went for our 11 year anniversary and enjoyed every second. House had everything we needed and more! Great views with porch swing and fire pit. Close to many waterfalls, hikes, and shopping. We will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Cute cottage

We had a great three day stay at the Mountain Air cottage, when we were in town for a wedding. The property is well appointed with everything you need. Nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry K.

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

Wonderful

Very nice place to spend two weeks. Front door lock was a lttle wonky at times, but did not create any problems.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH B.

mountain air cabin

We enjoyed our stay very much. It was very quiet and peaceful. It was a treat to have my morning coffee setting on the front porch swing watching the fog rise on the nearby mountain. Everything we needed was there. If you like being in the mountains this is the place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you Kenneth for your great review! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay and that is our favorite thing to do too, enjoy a beverage on the front porch and take in the views.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

A serene escape

A very charming cabin in a wooded setting. They go above and beyond the normal amenities. There was more than enough in the way of TP, paper towels, garbage bags, soaps, shampoos, even laundry soap. Would highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect get-away

Absolutely perfect! Nice little private spot! Surrounded by trees in the mountains! My fiancé and I spent out nights by the firepit outside which was beautiful Bed was comfy and house well stocked so we could cook a proper dinner. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

Fantastic Get Away

The cabin was everything we had hoped it would be from the pictures Crissy had posted. It was in a development but very private. We really enjoyed the front porch and the views. The cabin in located convenient to Franklin, although we ate most of our meals in Franklin the kitchen was nice sized and well stocked. The beds were very comfortable and the cabin and furnishings were great. We hope to stay there again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you so much for the great compliments about our cabin! I'm so glad to hear you had a great time and we would love to have you back again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

do GO chasing waterfalls!

My (mostly spry) elderly parents and I had a lovely stay at Chrissy’s home! It was an easy drive to several easy-moderate hikes in the area and we got to see many waterfalls during our stay. The weather was perfect (think sweatshirt and shorts while drinking coffee on the porch in the AM or watching the fireflies in the evening). The house was clean and had all the amenities we needed. Thanks to the Trujillos for sharing their home! Def recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne J.

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

The Perfect Place!

This cabin was perfect for our girls’ trip. The layout was great. It was well stocked with everything we needed. Chrissy has done a wonderful job decorating it. The big front porch was perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine. The beds were very comfortable. Plenty of towels etc. We felt at home while we were there. Chrissy was a great host and quickly responded with any questions or concerns. The location is close to many attractions, restaurants & shopping. Parking was a little tight and the gravel road leading to cabin had 2 big ruts but we managed with no problem. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2021
I really appreciate your thoughtful review, thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

Great clean, cozy cabin with a beautiful view

My parents and I returned from the cabin yesterday and are already missing it so much. The cabin was clean, comfy and felt "homey." It had everything we needed and then some! Chrissy has given it a beautiful touch with the decor. We enjoyed fires both inside and out at the firepit. We did bring our own firewood, but there was some there, too. We also enjoyed the front porch and the beautiful mountain view. The kitchen was perfect for cooking our dinners every night, and the location is convenient to many towns. We explored Cashiers, Clayton, GA, Murphy, Dillsboro, Sylva, Cherokee, Bryson City and Maggie Valley! We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann S.

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

Sweet and peaceful cottage

I can't say enough about how enjoyable our week at Chrissy's cottage was. The decor was cozy and ready for fall. The porch was so comfortable. We spent a lot of time there enjoying the quiet and the view. It was close enough to things yet still remote. The kitchen was outfitted with everything we needed. The beds were so comfortable - I even messaged Chrissy to find out where she'd gotten them. We truly needed this time away from the world and this little place delivered. Enjoyed a couple of days with our adult daughter. And both she and my husband enjoyed the daily visits of Summer the dog from up the road who came by for belly rubs and a short sit on the porch with us. We drove up to the Oconaluftee entrance to the Smoky's and saw the elk. We checked out both Highlands & Cashiers and of course Franklin which was lovely. We tried a few hikes in the area. All in all, a sweet & peaceful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chrissy Trujillo

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I am a graphic designer / photographer who lives with my husband and son in a small coastal town in Florida and spends the summers and fall in the Franklin and Highlands, North Carolina area visiting our family and enjoying the seasons.

Why they chose this property

We chose this area because I have family that lives nearby who we visit throughout the year. I've traveled throughout most of North Carolina, and I love how in this area of Western North Carolina is not over crowded and built up. It's a great area to come and see the seasons change and enjoy hiking, waterfalls and the beautiful landscape.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with the wide front porch perfect for a porch swing and enjoying the mountain view. The large rock fireplace was another feature we loved, it's so nice and cozy during the winter. The overall feeling of privacy & safety in the neighborhood was another great feature. The 4 acres of wooded land surrounding the property is so peaceful and relaxing. We also enjoy hiking around the neighborhood and exploring the forest and the streams.

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