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Waterfront Cottage on Pond -Fishing- Game Room 4 miles to downtown Franklin, NC

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, ping pong

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Angel Medical Center
    8 min drive
  • Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum
    8 min drive
  • Franklin Golf Course
    11 min drive

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cottage is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Nantahala National Forest and 5 minutes from Harris Medical Park of Franklin. .This cottage is 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from Western Carolina University and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Ruby City Gems & Minerals.

What's nearby

  • Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • The Factory - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 26 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Rel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Asian King Buffet - ‬8 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.

Waterfront Cottage on Pond -Fishing- Game Room 4 miles to downtown Franklin, NC

Escape to The Cottage at Hemlock Pond, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This home overlooks its own private pond with winter mountain views. It boasts a separate game room complete with air hockey, ping-pong, and more. Bring a fishing pole for catch and release fishing in your front yard! Just minutes from historic downtown Franklin, hiking, waterfalls, fishing, local brews, gem mining and more. After a day of fun, come back home to roast s'mores on the fire table.
This sweet cottage is newly renovated. You will sleep in luxury on the new Dream Cloud King mattress. The full bed and fold away are all new as well with memory foam for extra comfort. One of our favorite places is the covered front porch where we can enjoy a warm cup of coffee in the morning while looking out over the pond. The sunset is also beautiful with a winter view of the mountains. Roasting s'moores over the fire table is always a kids favorite.

The kitchen is stocked with pots and pans, utensils, glassware, wine glasses and more. The coffee nook off the dining room is stocked with a variety of coffee and even some hot chocolate! Complementary oatmeal, snack bars, and more are also found here as a special treat to our guests.

Up for some friendly competition? The game room is located at the bottom of the hill in what used to be the garage. Being a garage there is an incline to the room, but we have tried to level the game table as much as possible. The game table converts from an air hockey table to a ping pong table and then back to a normal table to play board games with your family and friends.

The pond is not only beautiful, but it is also stocked with Bream and Bass. Bring your own poles to enjoy catch and release fishing in your own front yard.

The cottage is conveniently located only 4 miles to down town Franklin where you can find a historic museum, eateries, shops and more. It is also a short 30 minute drive to the Highlands and Dillsboro for shopping and dining. Gem mining abounds in Franklin, as it is the Gem mining capital of the world! Looking for some fun outdoors? You have come to right place! Hiking, waterfalls, and spectacular views can all be found close to Franklin.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage offers table tennis.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kari Alvarez

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

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: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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

Waterfront Cottage on Pond -Fishing- Game Room 4 miles to downtown Franklin, NC Reviews

Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tasha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A sweet place in town
A great little house in town with beautiful trees all around so it feels like you are NOT in town. The only thing I would say is that there are roosters and dogs that bark incessantly all morning so morning time was not as peaceful as I would have enjoyed but I think that is the trade off for being in town and minutes from everything. We would definitely stay again if we needed a place in town. Big fenced in back yard for our dogs too and feeding the fish in the pond was sweet. Great hosts as well. Quick response and very thoughtful in the amenities. Also a great game room if you do come with your family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter stay
This was a nice property. We went a time when it was cold so didn’t get to enjoy it as much as we liked. The owner was so helpful when I had to call her several times about the weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Twain
We really enjoyed our stay. The place was very clean and close to downtown Franklin
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
We loved our stay at this rental in Franklin! Small....but a lot of thought put into all the details that are needed for a comfortable stay. The bed was new and comfortable and the bedding super soft. The style put into the furniture and decor really made the place feel fresh and new. It was also impeccablely clean! Our kids loved going down to the pond to feed the fish some of the fish food the owner provided for us. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

brad s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great country stay!
This was a great place to stay. It was cozy, had all the essentials we needed, and a wonderful little porch. Everything about the house was so well thought out! And an additional bonus was how close it was to Ashville!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cozy little cottage with wonderful little touches
It was a wonderful place to stay and the little amenities like the coffee nook an sweet treats were wonderful. The game room was terrific and it has an air hockey and ping pong table to boot. Be mindful that if you hear water rushing at 3 in the morning, it’s just the water tanks back washing and not a big deal..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim O., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay with great hospitality and peaceful scenery
Kari was a wonderful host providing so many extras beyond what you would expect: K-cups, snacks, even a toothbrush/toothpaste that came in handy when our grandson spent a few nights with us. Beds and seating were very comfortable, and views of the pond and mountains from the front were beautiful. The game room was a big hit, especially the air hockey. The daffodils beginning to bloom on the walk down to it were a nice touch. One warning: if you check in after dark: be careful when you turn into driveway as the turn is very sharp. If you don't make the turn, you may find the pond which is right by the drive and Bethel Chapel Rd, but not easy to see in the dark.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022