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Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK

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TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
2 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
2 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Franklin, NC
  • Sheffield Mine
    8 min drive
  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
    9 min drive
  • Mason Mountain Mine
    11 min drive

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this vacation home is in the mountains, a 1-minute drive from Nantahala National Forest and 8 minutes from Sheffield Mine. .This vacation home is 27.3 mi (43.9 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Western Carolina University.

What's nearby

  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mason Mountain Mine - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Gold City Gem Mine - 20 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 49 min drive - 47.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheffield Mine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wild Rose Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Smoke Pit Bar B Que - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Davis Ray's Commercial Refrigeration & Appliance - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK

Heaven on the Hill

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Endearing mountain charm abounds at this adorable log cabin. Nestled in Cowee Township, just outside of Franklin, this two-bedroom retreat boasts a quiet sanctuary in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, featuring wooded views and a gentle, babbling brook running nearby. Take in the sights from the fully covered deck and lower terrace or meander the property with 2+ acres of walking trails to explore. In the evenings gather around the wood-burning firepit for starlight entertainment.

Enjoy family movie nights beside the fireplace in the main floor living room or head downstairs for some friendly competition with a few rounds of pool. The kitchen boasts a full suite of updates, stainless steel appliances, plus a dishwasher for home-cooking convenience. In-home essentials include free WiFi and a private washer/dryer.

Explore the beauty of the Smoky Mountains and greater Blue Ridge range with a bounty of nearby activities including gem mining, trout fishing, hiking ,white-water rafting, and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. The area is also a rich part of the heritage and culture of the Cherokee Nation, with many historical sites to discover.

THINGS TO KNOW
*Internet can be unreliable during the day. However, it is reliable in the evening.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Monica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Nice place to spend thanksgiving week
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Karen D., Advance, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant place
Loved the location, enjoyed the porch with the cool temperatures and listening to the creek below. Cleaned up the hummingbird feeder and made some feed for them and seen several enjoying it. The cabin was mostly clean, some areas needed a little bit more cleaning such as cobwebs and bathtub in upstairs bath wasn't clean. And the porches needed to be maintained a little better. But regardless of this we enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

bryan p.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible Stay!
The cabin was not cleaned yet upon our contracted arrival time. Cleaning crew arrived later stating they were late because of cleaning other cabins. We sat out in our car while the cabin was supposedly cleaned. Contact with VACASA was usless. Speaking to a foreigner in another contry that spoke poor English about a problem in NC is usless. They did nothing but say they would report it to the local team who would contact us about any issues. They knew nothing about refunds or even when someone local would contact us. We secifally asked cleaners to clean off the decks since they were covered with debris. After they left, we discovered that they only cleaned the top deck. There were live spiders and multiple webs throughout the house.the downstairs toliet had black stains/mold around the base of it. The storm door window had multiple dead bugs traped in the glass. The blanket on the downstairs bed was not washed but just folded and placed on the bed where we observed it had been used by prior guest on our arrival. Mutiple light fixtures in the house did not work, were missing, or had burnt out bulbs. This cabin has a queen bed, a king bed, and a twin bed. There is only one real bed room having a closet and a door for privacy. The downstairs bedroom(s) have no closets and none of the bedrooms have any storage for clothing in the way of a dresser. The one bedroom with a closet, had no hangers. TV internet and dish were impossible to watch. It froze up every 5 minutes. We never rec
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffaney M.

Liked: Cleanliness
39th/girls trip
Trip was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
Great cabin. Enjoyed the pool table!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun cabin
We enjoyed our stay at this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beebe M., Spartanburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
This is our second time staying here! It is so peaceful with the sounds of the nearby creek...heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Summer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Loved - absolutely loved every moment. Cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heissy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and beautiful
Super clean and a great place to stay. It's off the beat path but worth it. It's quiet with just nature. Occasional barking dogs. Nothing close by and the closest place to buy something is a gas station 15 minutes away. Suggest brining a cooler with food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

KELLY K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice comfortable cabin
Cabin is about 20 minutes from town, very nice area, you can hear the creek running across the road. Nicely furnished, beds very comfortable. We did have an issue with the shower randomly cutting off with no warning! All in all a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dow C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Fall Weekend
Spent the weekend in Franklin. Heaven on the Hill was a wonderful house. Very new and clean. Beds and furniture were extremely comfortable. Its a short drive to Franklin. Spent time at Curahee Brewery, the Franklin Pumpkin Festival and Clayton, Georgia. We will be renting this cabin again. Thank you for a wonderful fall weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on the Hill
Everything went great. No problems with anything. Just too bad that this week was extremely cold and we were unable to enjoy the outdoors and porches. Very nice. Thank you again for sharing this wonderful place with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home.
We will be back. This cabin/home was immaculate, comfortable, and far enough away from town to be secluded yet close enough to get gas within 10 minutes. We enjoyed all the little "extras", like the fire pit and the two porches to relax and soak in the woods. Thank you for a wonderful visit, we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Rhonda s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great mountain rental
Great stay at this extra nice mountain house. Much more attention needs to be given to entrance and departure instructions including directions (google maps will attempt to take you through a gated community coming from Sylva) gaining access ( key pad is blacked out until you awaken it) Wi-Fi at property is nonexistent- was only able to access in the wee hours of morning so communication is not available as cell service is also not available. Check out instructions also not given unless you consider the email the management company sends you which you can’t access due to the Wi-Fi issue. House was very clean with lots of attention given to amenities and details which we enjoyed Hoping they are able to address Wi-Fi and thinking he rest will be easy fixes. Wonderful rental for a small group.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henning Schreiber R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Virkelig dejlig hytte
Dejlig hytte med alt tilbehør, rolige omgivelser i bjergene, levede helt op til vores forventninger. Kan klart anbefales
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022