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Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
The current price is SAR 469
SAR 1,169 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!!

15 acres Brand New Flooring! Fresh home just waiting to host YOU!
2 bedroom, 2 bath split plan, sleeps 6 (master-king bed, guest room-2 singles, living room-sofa bed)
open floor plan includes living, dining, kitchen, breakfast area, large laundry room,
front porch, side deck, large back deck with views of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Many near by activities: (some seasonal) state parks, water falls, hiking, train rides, snow skiing/tubing, dining, shopping, museums, gem mining, rafting, canoeing, zip lines and MORE!!

Property manager

Owner/Carolyn Gale

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 2100 sq ft (195 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bright Cheerful Spacious Home Lovely Views Great Smoky Mountains
Bright Cheerful Spacious Home Lovely Views Great Smoky Mountains

About the neighborhood

Map
Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Mason Mountain Mine - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Rose Creek Mine - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 17 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Rel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! located?

Situated in Franklin, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine. Mason Mountain Mine and Rose Creek Mine are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Selena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Love staying here, serene, clean and scenic. Great location too
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R., Jacksonville Fl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mtn stay
Nice location, quiet. Convenient to local stores.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Untitled
Stayed here overnight while moving to the area. Check in was a breeze and the house was clean and ready for us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite VRBO
This is our 2nd or 3rd time we have stayed here. We absolutely love this place. It feels just like home when we walk in the door. The location is close to family and friends nearby and also close to anything we want to do on our visits. We can’t wait to come back and hopefully this house is available.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, comfortable and large mountain home
Great kitchen with clean, well working appliances. Wonderful flow to the house., Nice large hottub in the bathroom with plenty of hot water. This was my fourth time renting here. it feels like home
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Susie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The place needs some love
Nice place but it needs some love.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great country retreat
The house was wonderful and quiet. We saw a family of deer the first night. The kitchen was well stocked and plenty of cookware. We brought our two dogs and found a great park for a walk. The towns people were friendly and the overall spirit of the town was loving and family oriented. We would definitely live to stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great time.
This is the 4th time we have rented this property. Hopefully we see you next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff L., Valrico

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay again
This is our third time staying here and we look forward to coming back again soon. Carolyn is accommodating as always. Love the view out back with deer in the yard every day and lots of birds, including hummingbirds. We'lll be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable getaway
Cute, comfortable, great kitchen and beautiful view! Really enjoyed your house, only wish you had some heat strips, or something to help out on the really cold days. We would definitely return to this lovely place.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
Thank you for sharing your home. This is the third year we have enjoyed your lovely home. It has anything you may need in the kitchen and the beds are really comfortable. I enjoyed watching the birds and deer off the back porch. The drive is easy to get in and out of. The location is off enough to be quiet but close enough to local stores if you should need to get something you may have forgotten. Looking forward to next year's trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
The only issue I had was there were no written instructions that would have helped with a little misunderstanding regarding the trash, but overall a beautiful house and setting .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pre-Thanksgiving getaway with family
Our family enjoyed our stay in the mountains. The house is easy to navigate to yet nicely hidden in the woods with excellent views from the back balcony. We saw several deer during our stay. Kitchen is well equipped and an Ingles is just up the road. The main living space is roomy and master bedroom and bathroom are large. We had plenty of hot water and two bathrooms is great with teenagers. The DSL Internet was good and Verizon cellular was surprising fast, which was great for remote work. The stand-alone wood fireplace was so easy to use and put out a lot of heat. Just minutes from downtown Franklin and easy access to major roads. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Absolutely lovely and comfortable home
We loved staying in this home. Everything was immaculate, clean, bright, cozy and comfortable. It certainly felt like home while we were there. The view out the back door is amazing! Wonderful location close to the main highway as well as town. We did get snow flurries and light ice while on vacation and I will say the house stayed comfortably heated for these Floridians not used to the temperature. Carolyn is nice and friendly and a pleasure to deal with. We will most definitely be back soon for our next trip to the mountains. :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Cail E.

Very dissatisfied.
We arrived after noon on the 11th of October and found that the landscape was misrepresented. Though it was in a wooded area, the property was in disarray. I had to physically move limbs out of the way in order to get to the front of the house. Then the house had not been cleaned after the last renter. We did not stay but made other arrangements for the time we were in Cullowhee. I talked to the owner, Carolyn to let her know, and even though the housekeeper came, it was too late. We had people meeting us and could not take any more chances. We were not refunded any money, even though the conditions were unacceptable. We will not recommend this property to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard and Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
This property met or exceeded all expectations. The kitchen was fully equipped with good quality utensils. Overall the house was awesome, comfortable and cozy. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheila y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the Home
Everything was perfect looking forward to coming back again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Franklin
We stay at this property as often as possible. Lovely place and perfect for us. Always clean and neat. Feels like home. Beyond well Equipped kitchen. We always put corn out for the deer and enjoy their visits. We can’t wait until our next visit. Only thing better would be owning it ourselves.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy Check In
We stayed at this property for two weeks. The home is dated but spacious. The beds slept wonderful but the furniture in the living area was not comfortable. There is a lot of iron in the water. The inside of the home has a great open plan but the outside needs a lot of care including the yard. My communication with the owner was excellent. I would have loved to give the property a 5 star but the problems I have noted keeps me from doing so.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chad D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short getaway
the place was nice and location was great for us. Mrs Carolyn is a great host and accommodated our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin and location
We had a great experience with this rental. We have stayed in the Franklin area many times, and we highly recommend this home.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A good place for the price…
House was spacious, roomy, big kitchen, great view, good location, bed slept good. Only negative was living room furniture was uncomfortable seating as sofa was hard/old, and recliner old/dirty. overall we enjoyed our stay and would go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
vacay
Beautiful place, all the comforts of home, peaceful. Looking forward to another stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable vacation
Nice, clean, quiet and peaceful!
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away From Homw
This is the second year we have stayed at this location and hopefully not the last. Spacious and kitchen is well stocked with all the dishes. pots and pans you would need. Easy of getting in and out of drive is a big plus. Looking forward to next year. See you then
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022