Location: Franklin, North Carolina, USA Accommodations: Over 5,000 sq feet home with 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, game room, 2,000 sq feet of deck and amazing views from every room. This upscale, custom built, luxury home sits on over 4 acres overlooking Franklin and looking out at the Appalachian Trail. Private neighborhood with a two-lane paved road and paved drive way. Our home is equipped with modern comfort and safety features including a NEST system and external video and/or audio security monitoring. The furnishings are upscale with a couch, love seat, lazy boy recliner and comfy chair with ottoman. The king size mattresses & pillows are wonderful, natural hickory wood floors, tile and high-quality carpet in the downstairs game room and bedroom. The kids of all ages will enjoy the game room that has a pin ball machine, pool table, air hockey, Foosball and four theater chairs for watching the game or playing video games. The kitchen is very well equipped with stainless steel appliances, huge island, all of the pots, pans, dishes, etc, that you could ever need. This home will sleep 8 and is perfect for a family get together or two families vacationing together. So you can fully picture the layout, the main floor is one large room - living area, dining & open kitchen with huge windows looking out at the amazing view of the Smokey Mountains. The master bedroom with en suite bath is on one side of the house and has his and her own vanity, toilet, walk-in closet and share an all tile shower. Two other bedrooms are on the other side of the main floor and have their own bathroom with tub/shower. The downstairs bedroom (second master) has a large bathroom with two sinks, tub/shower and huge walk-in closet. The living room, four bedrooms, and game room all have large flat screen plasma TVs. The house also includes Dish Network, Wi-Fi internet and terrific cell reception. Come hike, bike, fish, raft, visit waterfalls, hunt for antiques, take a scenic drive, or shop, it's all here. Our location is close to it all and is only 10 minutes from downtown but still it is far enough away for you to sit on the deck and hear the wildlife. We love families getting together at the house and therefore it is suitable for children, but we don't provide cabinet door locks or baby gates so it is not suitable for toddlers.
The views rival anything in North Carolina and the Smokey Mountains with spectacular daytime and nighttime views overlooking Franklin and the surrounding valley.
You will never want to leave and when you do, you will start planning your next visit.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Franklin
Located in Clarks Chapel, a neighbourhood in Franklin, this holiday home is in the mountains. Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and Rose Creek Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Factory and Franklin Golf Course. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Prentiss Bridge Stream Access - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
The Factory - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
Ruby City Gems & Minerals - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Leo’s Caffe Italia - 13 min drive
Redneck Romeo’s - 10 min drive
Subway - 8 min drive
Burger King - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Most Spectacular Views in the Smokies! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Most Spectacular Views in the Smokies!?
As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Most Spectacular Views in the Smokies! on 13 May 2026 start from NZ$471, 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 The Most Spectacular Views in the Smokies!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Most Spectacular Views in the Smokies!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Most Spectacular Views in the Smokies!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Most Spectacular Views in the Smokies! located?
Located in Clarks Chapel, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Prentiss Bridge Stream Access. Whistle Stop Mall and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Staying here every year has become a family tradition. The house is great for adults and kids. You cannot beat the views. Helpful owner and property manager
This is an absolutely gorgeous house built on the side of a mountain, pictures do not do the view Justice... Curt, The homeowner goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. I would highly recommend this stay. I don't think you will find a better long-range view in North Carolina...
Had a great time with family at this cabin, loved the views we even got to see some snow flurries and lots of deers ! Curtis was great and very accommodating during our stay. Highly recommend.
When we arrived at the property honestly our mouths dropped open in astonishment. The home is huge, beautifully appointed, clean beyond clean and the views are amazing. We would highly recommend this property!
The view is absolutely spectacular. I’ve never seen a view like it. Rooms are enormous, the pictures don’t even do the house justice. We took the kids snow tubing and hiking and had such an amazing time. We loved the game room, and house was super well stocked with more than you need. Awesome way to ring in the new year. We hope to stay here again!
We enjoyed our stay.
Would highly recommend the cabin to friends. We already recommended cabin to our friend.
Would love to stay at the house again.
Thank you again
Great house for our group. The kitchen is well stocked. The house is perfect for visiting with each other. We love the stereo speakers on the porch. It was easy to get to Franklin for shopping and to the local golf courses.
The home was beautifully set up, plenty of space for my husband & I, our two grown children & spouses.
The views were amazing from the decks.
We would definitely consider coming again.
This was the third time we’ve stayed in this home. All the king beds are perfect for the couples and the room with two single beds works for our two kids to sleep next door to mom and dad. A big plus is everybody having their own bathroom AND everyone loves the entertainment room. We have already booked our next stay.
The property is exactly as you see in the pictures - clean, spacious, filled with enough entertainment for a day in, and topped off with a stellar view. The owners and property manager are easy to get in contact with and were extremely attentive when our stay started off a little bumpy. This experience exceeded our expectations, and we would love to stay here again!
Amazing place to enjoy God’s magnificent creation!
This is my second time at this beautiful cabin! The view is magnificent - words and photos can’t begin to describe the beauty and peace from the deck. We had 7 adults (3 seniors) and 2 kids…and everyone loved it! The owner and property manager are both super responsive and helpful. The kids (and adults) loved the game room. We hope to be back again one day!
This is advertised as The Most Spectacular Views in the Smokies and it did not fail us! The view is breathtaking upon entering the house. The house itself is very comfortable and spacious. The game room added great entertainment in the evenings. The host was very responsive and easy to communicate with.
We will definitely be back!
Overall we really enjoyed our stay. Game room was a blast. Concerned about the new neighbors building ‘above’ the house. Will need blinds/curtains in bedrooms when this is finished.
Mike M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Curt Kirkland
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests