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Little Tennessee River Cabin - in the Smoky Mountains

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Mountain Views and nature surround you from above the Little Tennessee River
View of Little Tennessee River. Drive down driveway to picnic and river access
Little Tenn. River, 135mi. tributary to Tenn. River flows thru BlueRidge Mtns.
Large wrap around covered deck for a variety of views

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Little Tennessee River Cabin - in the Smoky Mountains

The ideal 'Mountain/River Cabin' you have been dreaming of!
Gorgeous mountains, plenty of privacy, and very lovely, clean and comfortable home overlooking the spectacular Little Tennessee River! All this in the one vacation home you'll want to return to over and over.
River Access with picnic table, fire pit and fishing area just below the cabin.
Enjoy our Huge wrap-around deck, including a screened area option. Wood-burning fireplace is a favorite. Walking trails to explore our lovely area. Close proximity to gem mining, fishing, white water rafting, Appalachian Trail for viewing and Hiking our glorious Smoky Mountains and numerous other hiking trails to see incredible waterfalls that draw visitors worldwide. River Access with fire pit and picnic table are available to you with this property.
Trout Fishing abounds down the road in the Burningtown Creek, a Hatchery Support Trout Waters. - Go Tubing along the Little Tennessee River from your back yard, or for adventure try White Water Rafting at the Nantahala Outdoor Center just 30 minutes away - Try your hand at Gem mining right here in Franklin - The Gem Capital of the World.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is on a river. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Mason Mountain Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sheffield Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine. 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.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Mason Mountain Mine - 6 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Sheffield Mine - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Old Cardinal Gem Mine - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Rose Creek Mine - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 14 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Rose Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Two Brothers Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Bend - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser Riverside Pub - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Duffell Hideaway - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Tennessee River Cabin - in the Smoky Mountains pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Little Tennessee River Cabin - in the Smoky Mountains?

As of 19 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Tennessee River Cabin - in the Smoky Mountains on 31 March 2026 start from NZ$239, 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 Little Tennessee River Cabin - in the Smoky Mountains?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Tennessee River Cabin - in the Smoky Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Tennessee River Cabin - in the Smoky Mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Tennessee River Cabin - in the Smoky Mountains located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mason Mountain Mine and Sheffield Mine. Old Cardinal Gem Mine and Rose Creek Mine 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 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, just as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin open and friendly. Super easy to cook in. Outside deck great!!! View of river and beautiful fall trees.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great, secluded location at the end of a drive for privacy. Has all the amenities that you could need; however, the internet is quite slow. I had to do an audio-only business call as video would not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

This was our second time at this location. It is very peaceful and we really enjoyed it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duncan G.

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

Great secluded relaxing

Very nice time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanne M.

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

Excellent location

We had a great time swimming in the river down below the house! The house was very clean and equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Relaxing

Property was very clean and property owner was very responsive. Beautiful views and we will definitely rent again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Vacation

We love everything about this place.. Sally is amazing… it’s a great location, out of town but yet very convenient to all the places we live to visit. We have shared our “Best kept secret” with many friends and family and they have stayed here or booked for upcoming visits.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

What a wonderful place

House was amazing and just a perfect place for a great vacation. We couldnt have been in a better location. View of river was beautiful and loved the wrap around porch. Hope to go vack when warmer weather comes.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

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

Enjoyable stay

Thorough enjoyed our stay at the cabin which was just as pictured. Clean, comfortable, and great views from the the back deck overlooking the river. The location was convenient to Bryson City, Cherokee, Highlands, and Dillard. Host/contact responded quickly to request. Would definitely stay again if returning to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

3 year renting , will be back for 4 rental

Clean , quiet , very relaxing. Hosts were great. Art work throughout the house added to our enjoyment.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john p.

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

Mountains

We wanted a quiet place to go in the mountains and we were very happy with the home and location with the river and nice area we were able to sit and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

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

Best Fall Colors Ever

The location worked well for us. There were many things to see and do close by. The wrap around porch with all the different views was spectacular. Listening to the river was relaxing. The accommodations inside were comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patsy D.

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

The walk down to the river was well worth it!

We enjoyed the beautiful location! The trees were changing color and so beautiful. The house was perfect for the two couples. Everything we needed was supplied. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james h.

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

Relazing and close

We all enjoyed. It was quiet and simple. Nice to just relax or go down,fish or swim in the river had bbq on the pourc. We really enjoyed it. 4 adults and a 10 year old. Beautiful area by the river to just hang and and have fire or dinner or both.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise A.

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

Nice place

The house was very clean and well organized included everything you will need. Driveway a little steep but easier as the days went by. Could not get into the river as it was to muddy. We enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

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

Mountain riding

We loved the location of the property and the house was excellent! Well furnished and had all of the things we were looking for as well as being close to all the roads that we like to travel. My only caution is if you are pulling a large motorcycle trailer it is very tricky to navigate the driveway, but the parking area at the cabin is large and flat.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Awesome cabin on the river

We visit the mountains yearly and this is likely our favorite Cabin. Everything you need the wrap around porch is amazing and you actually have access to the river from the property. Franklin is surrounded by mountains and it is something to see. We cant rate this stay high enough. We hope to come back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Little Tennesee River

Overall, property was nice. The pictures of the outside of the house in the listing are pretty old compared to the look of the house now as well as the grounds. The wrap around deck is nice and having the gates front and back is good for the dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny B.

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

3-point turn driveway

only negative is driveway, don’t work well with large vehicles, but managed, will rebook in December
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Already planning a return trip!

The check in process was easy, the cabin itself was spotless upon arrival. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and cant wait to return. There was plenty of room for our family of three plus dog. The wrap around porch is awesome to sit and drink coffee in the mornings and then at night, sit and listen to the night sounds. Everyone was so helpful and friendly when it came to answering a few questions about where to take out our kayaks. Highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

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

The Best

Oh yes please get there before dark. But this Cabin oasis is such a quiet beautiful place ti be. Just about everything you need is there already. Just bring your essentials and you will have a great time. The wrap around porch wss amazing, it overlooks the river and tou have great views of the surrounding area was the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jimmie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here before and did not have anything negative to say. This time was a little different. To start off, there was pet hair all over the top quilt on the bed in master bedroom requiring us to wash the quilt. It was so much hair it affected my allergies and a piece even got lodged in my ear. Also, the Jacuzzi tub jets weren't working properly. Only one jet was working. We also were not made aware beforehand that a wedding was taking place on the same weekend we were there to kayak and it restricted our access to the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marla M.

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

Cabin

Beautiful home, quiet in woods, river down hill with lots of walking paths. Older home could use updating for a better experience. Love having our two labs run all over no leash needed as saw no one except friendly neighbors at river.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sally Mass, Realtor-Broker, Property Manager

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Sally Mass is a licensed Real Estate Broker and Property Manager in Franklin, NC. She offers short term vacation rentals as well as long term rentals and general real estate in the Franklin-Macon County area.

Why they chose this property

Great Views and River front property

What makes this property unique

Enjoy The Smoky Mountains and The Little Tennessee River.
Franklin, NC is a delight to many who visit year after year.
A small town mountain community with lots of added charm, you'll find much more than you first expected.
Wonderful Restaurants; state-of-the-art Performing Arts Theater (visit web site GreatMountainMusic), hours of entertainment at "The Factory" for families and kids of all ages; Tubing, zip lining, white-water-rafting and kayaking on nearby rivers and lakes; bass and trout fishing, fly fishing;
Known as the Gem Capital of the World, you'll find Mining and Gem Shows. Some of the World's most spectacular Waterfalls are here, and you'll discover lots of historical doors to unlock.
The Appalachian and Bartram Trails are world renown for serious hikers and day visitors alike.
Harrah's world-class Casino is a short 40 minute drive across a gorgeous mountain.
There are organized activities for bird watchers, plant identifiers and nature learning experiences of all kinds in this highly nature-diversified area of our Country.
Every Season offers its own special gifts of nature.
Extraordinary Autumn colors attract visitors from around the world. This is your opportunity to discover the simple pleasures that abound in our Carolina Smoky Mountains.

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