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Amazing Creekside Mountain Retreat!!! Hot Tub, 2 Firepits & Starlink WiFi!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Space and privacy await your arrival!
What's better than a nighttime bonfire by the water?!
Private hot tub and 3 decks surrounded by the beautiful stream
Whether in the hot tub or next to the fire, nighttime is magical here!
Yes, this is as great as it looks!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8255.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Wayah Bald Lookout
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Nantahala River
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Family Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Amazing Creekside Mountain Retreat!!! Hot Tub, 2 Firepits & Starlink WiFi!

4 wheel drive never needed!! Come, enjoy total privacy, including no contact self check-in, at this immaculate river front home.

***If your group needs additional accommodations please view our other vacation rental just 3 doors down at VRBO # 1110772***

Escape to this spacious home with creek side hot tub! We hope you’ll love the charm of this home as much as we do. Originally built in the early 1900’s as a 3 room cabin, those 3 rooms remain with the original hardwood floors, tongue and groove paneling, and original interior doors. With the additions (both up and out!) and renovations, it is ready for your family and friends to enjoy! Located on Wayah Creek, just 5 miles from scenic Wayah Bald and the Appalachian Trail, this home will exceed your expectations for comfort, convenience and relaxation. Enjoy lazy days and star lit nights lounging in the 6 person Hot Springs Grande hot tub overlooking the water or walk across our bridge for a hike into the Nantahala National Forest! Make this home base for all there is to discover in gorgeous Western North Carolina, from bountiful waterfalls and white water rafting to gem mining and everything in between! Trailer your boat and visit some of the beautiful mountain lakes in the area....Lake Nantahala is a beautiful 10 mile drive away. And don't forget your fishing poles!!!

Inside the home, you’ll experience the creature comforts of Starlink High Speed WiFi as well as Dish TV programming on our 3 new wall mounted large televisions. Our completely renovated open kitchen with state of the art gas range will please the finest chef in your group! The large pantry has plenty of space for all your groceries and the cabinets are stocked with pots, pans, gadgets and even a crockpot (did someone say boiled peanuts?!). Gather around our bar made from a 100 year old Poplar Tree or relax in the overstuffed chairs in the river room as you listen to the soothing sounds of the rushing creek. In the winter, keep yourself toasty beside the wood burning fireplace. Enjoy the warmth of the heated marble floors in the foyer and upstairs bath!

There’s plenty of space for everyone to spread out with one bedroom on the main level with a queen bed and wide screen television adjacent to a newly renovated tile bathroom with walk in shower. Two oversized bedrooms are located upstairs. Behind beautiful sliding barn doors is a large family bedroom with one queen bed and 2 twin beds plus a large walk-in closet. The Master bedroom has a king bed overlooking the river and large sitting area with sofa, 2 chairs, and a wall mounted TV for enjoying from the bed or sitting area. There is a private balcony off the Master bedroom for soaking in the sights and sounds of the water below. The 2 upstairs bedrooms shared a large bathroom with heated marble floors and heated towel rack to knock the chill off on even the coldest winter mornings! The bathroom has an inviting slipper tub for long soaks or quick dips! If showering is your preference, the downstairs bath will meet your needs!

Gather around our beautiful handmade wood dining table in the river room for meals and game nights! Or enjoy time together on the creek side deck with picnic table and rocking chairs. The laundry room with new washer and dryer is also on the main level so you can pack light and go home with clean clothes!

Conveniently located on Wayah Road, also known as The Mountain Waters Scenic Byway, a paved road, the home is easily accessible even during inclement weather. We're just far enough out of downtown Franklin (8 miles) to be secluded yet we're right on the way to so many mountain adventures! Franklin/Macon County has 16 local waterfalls, world renown gem mining, and numerous hiking and biking trails including the Appalachian Trail and Bartram Trail. Grocery shopping and restaurants are less than 10 minutes away. A quick 15 minutes to downtown Franklin, you'll find antique shops, local crafts, restaurants, entertainment and locally owned Micro Breweries.

We are ensuring the health and well being of each guest by following CDC guidelines to thoroughly disinfect and sanitize with an EPA Approved Disinfectant all hard surfaces, door knobs, remote controls, faucets, cabinet pulls and other areas in order to protect against COVID 19. In fact, all those measures were part of our regular cleaning long before this crisis! Rest assured, unlike a hotel or resort, this is our personal home and we take pride in our high standard of hygiene for ourselves and our guests.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
2 twin beds for children and a pack 'n play
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Events

No events allowed
Excessive noise or large groups prohibited
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking in the home!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Return both keys to the lockbox to avoid the lost key charge!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The 2 twin beds are for children and are not to be pushed together! Moving of beds or other furnishings will result in forfeiture of security deposit.
Violation of our no pet policy will result in immediate forfeiture of any remaining nights and you will be requested to vacate the home immediately.

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
Note from host: Excessive noise or large groups 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Parker Meadows Park and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. 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

  • Mill Creek Country Club - 13 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Wayah Bald Lookout - 21 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Nantahala Lake - 21 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Nantahala River - 24 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine - 45 min drive - 38.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Smith Adventures - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Duffell Hideaway - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪todds store - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Parker Palace - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Creekside Mountain Retreat!!! Hot Tub, 2 Firepits & Starlink WiFi! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Amazing Creekside Mountain Retreat!!! Hot Tub, 2 Firepits & Starlink WiFi!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Creekside Mountain Retreat!!! Hot Tub, 2 Firepits & Starlink WiFi!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Creekside Mountain Retreat!!! Hot Tub, 2 Firepits & Starlink WiFi!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Creekside Mountain Retreat!!! Hot Tub, 2 Firepits & Starlink WiFi! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wilson Lick Ranger Station and Parker Meadows Park. Wayah Bald Lookout and Franklin Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property was amazing! My family really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best trip!!! Beautiful and clean and perfect!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Nice Mountain Hideaway

We really enjoyed our time at this property. The river room was our favorite, and we spent most of our time there. Beautiful location and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

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

Cozy and relaxing

Beautiful property, spacious bedrooms! Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Comfort

We had 6 with us and we were all very comfortable and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M., Orlando

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

Lovely property

We had a wonderful stay. This cabin is a great mix of traditional rustic and modern amenities. Everything worked well—we cooked most meals and ate in the lovely river room overlooking the rushing creek.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Krista J.

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

Wonderful location

The cabin is even more beautiful than we expected. We enjoyed the hot tub and hanging out in the river room. It is close enough to town and hiking areas. We’d love to come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amelia W.

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

Just lovely

This was perfect for our family of seven! We rafted the Nantahala, hiked a bunch, a rode the rock slides. Gathered around the outdoor fire pit at night. Comfy beds & great access. It was just wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah N.

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

Perfect Mountain Getaway

This was our second time staying at this property, and it was just as clean and comfortable as I remember. We have 5 children 6 and under, and it was the perfect place to relax, for the kids to safely explore and everything we needed for our stay. We enjoyed a day trip to Highlands and a trip up to Wayah Bald lookout tower (not to be missed!) We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

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

Everything was amazing!

The pictures do not do this place justice. Everything was beyond perfect. We loved hanging out in the hot tub and even got to see some snow while in it one night. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dania Y.

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

Lovely Property

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We loved all the outdoor spaces, it was very easy to watch over our kids while they played in the river. All the flowers around the property were beautiful. The house was super clean and comfortable, we especially loved the master bedroom space and private balcony. We miss the views and the sound of the river very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

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

Exactly as advertised

House is great. Exactly as advertised. Property owner communicates well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marian F.

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

Lovely Getaway

The property is gorgeous and has easy access to the stream and house.One recommendation is to put concrete in the driveway where it meets Wayah Road. You have to pull out pretty fast onto a curvy road and our car slipped in the gravel.Everything else was absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cyndi H.

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

Very peaceful spot

Everything was great. Outside of the bathroom set up (no shower upstairs) we would love to return. It was a perfect get away for me and my husband. Plenty of space to spread out if had whole family only would be slim on bathroom space. Would still chance it since everything else was so great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Relaxing retreat

My family had a fantastic stay. This house has so much character and there is nothing better than the beautiful fire pit area right next to the mountain creek. The only drawback of the house is no cell reception but the high speed WiFi makes it almost unnoticeable. Other than that it was perfect. Multiple porches to sit and relax. Eat in the dining room with gorgeous windows overlooking the creek. This was our third trip to Franklin but our first time staying in this house. I would absolutely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing house

The house was just as described if not even better. The pics really don’t do it justice. It’s so beautiful. We had the best week exploring. Kathy’s recommendations were appreciated. All instructions were easy to follow. We did have to take trash to the dump, but wasn’t a big deal. Everything was just perfect. It’s definitely one of my favorite places that we have stayed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Buffy P.

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

An oasis. Pictures do not do it justice. Beautiful!

This was a early Valentine's Day getaway with my husband. The house is expansuve. After a trip to the grocery store, we never left. The owners are super easy to contact and are more than accommodating. We couldn't take enough pictures! The short snow storm made this a complete picturesque weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S., Summerville, SC

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

Fantastic Getaway

Our family loved this property! It was spacious, clean, well stocked, and tasteful. The hot tub on the creek was fantastic because of the view of the creek. There were tons of clean new blankets to sit around with because the weather was cold. Short distance from downtown Franklin was convenient and the drive over to Cashiers and Highlands wasn’t bad. We stopped at many of the waterfalls along the way. A stunning area to explore this time of year. Wayah Bald lookout was only 8 miles down the road and the drive was curvy and fun. We had a fantastic trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Meredith G., Maryville, TN

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

Wonderful mountain getaway

This house was perfect for our family to escape to the mountains for a long weekend. When we arrived, the house was spotless. Everything was clean, including the hot tub and the outside areas. Plenty of soft, fluffy towels and beach towels provided. You can tell the house was recently updated as the appliances were brand new and the dishwasher was so quiet, I had to check that it was on! The owners did a wonderful job remodeling. And this wasn't just a Lowe's remodel, each light fixture, furniture piece and rug was unique but perfect in it's setting. The upstairs balcony off the master bedroom was a dream. I could watch the teens in the creek, read my book and and enjoy my coffee all at the same time! Thank you Kathy for allowing my family to enjoy your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debi H.

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

25th Anniversary get away

This place has very large bedrooms. Perfect for a large family. Main floor bedroom with Queen bed. Upstairs a huge master suite with it's own living room. Doors to balcony have screen doors so if weather permits you could really enjoy the sounds of the water. The third bedroom was huge as well. Twin beds and queen. The kitchen and patio was great. We grilled out and fed the trout .The location was a little tricky for our F250. We ended up doing better by driving passed the well marked driveway to make sure no cars around the curve ,then backed into our driveway. Worked well once we did that so we were more comfortable. Some cars and motorcycles go over speed limit on the curve. Overall we highly recommend any of our friends and family staying here. Great location close to tubing,train ride,fishing,hiking, shopping, horseback riding. Or just relaxing while your kids play in the back yard, then have marshmallows at the fire pit. Thank you for making our Anniversary special.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We recently stayed at this big cabin and the views are spectacular! There was plenty of room for 4 of us. The creek is lovely and peaceful. Beautiful bonfire pits! The hot tub is nice and in good working order. The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of room for cooking. Would gladly stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with everything needed for our stay. Beds were comfy too. The only negative (which wasn’t a big one) is that the lights under the bridge and in the upper fire pit area didn’t work.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house and creek! Owner was very helpful with all of our needs with immediate response.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of 4 had a wonderful 6 night stay. Check in/check out was a breeze. Our kids enjoyed fishing in the creek although they never got a bite. The house was clean. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was great for making meals. I enjoyed my coffee in every seating area each morning. We were close to many fun adventures and always looked forward to a relaxing evening at the house. Kathy was a wonderful host.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house and property are stunning. We had a wonderful stay. We had a small issue at check in and the owner (and her crew) were quick to resolve it. Great communication with the owner. My family and our friends spent the majority of our stay at the house because there was a lot to do onsite (including reading, cooking, hiking, playing in the creek, fire pit, hot tub, relaxing). However, we did spend a day in downtown Franklin and had fun. I have no doubt that my family and I will return. Thanks, Kathy, for sharing your amazing rental with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Reynolds

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Hi! Thanks for viewing our property! We love the mountains, particularly Western North Carolina! There's such a variety of things to do...truly something for everyone and the climate is ideal! We actually have 3 vacation rental homes in the area- one is just 3 doors down also on the stream - VRBO #1110772 as well as another 11 miles away on Lake Nantahala, VRBO # 9453752. Additionally, we have 2 vacation homes in the Florida Keys (VRBO #1027392 and VRBO # 2413494) and another on a beautiful lake in Central Florida, VRBO #1090075.
Check out all our 5 Star reviews then visit one - or all!!!
Happy Vacationing!
Kathy Owen

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