Located in Franklin, this cabin is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Nantahala National Forest and Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine. .This cabin is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Rose Creek Mine and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Old Cardinal Gem Mine.
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 22 min drive
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 37 min drive
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 87 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 23 min drive
Sheffield Mine - 20 min drive
Sunset Restaurant - 18 min drive
Big Mountain On The Corner - 16 min drive
Wild Rose Cafe - 12 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
RUN AWAY CREEK CABIN
STARLINK INTERNET. Run Away Hills is an amazing rustic log cabin set on swift-flowing Burningtown Creek ! Be it a romantic getaway or a family event, surrounded by nature you can relax on the deck in the rockers and enjoy the creek, or float down the creek on your inner-tube. There is also a creek side deck with table and chairs. Cabin offers most everything you might need to create the perfect getaway, including a garden tub upstairs with plenty of windows to continue to enjoy the creek side view. Nicely furnished and well-appointed cabin offers a warm inviting, comfortable living room with great wood-burning fireplace for those cool evenings. The dining area has room for 8 and a high chair. The well-appointed kitchen offers dishwasher, microwave over stove/oven and a Keurig coffee maker. The Master BR is on main floor with King bed and adjacent full bath. 2 BR upstairs, one with 1 King bed (and crib) - and the other Bedroom with 4 Twin beds. Crib Available. Sorry NO PETS. One thing about the fishing, you must purchase a North Carolina fishing licence and fishing is catch and release only. PLEASE NOTE this a private community - no thru traffic, please do not drive past home.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free cabin features rock climbing nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and rafting nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Property manager
Sara Viar
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Paper towels
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Ice maker
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite service
Outdoor areas
Patio
Barbecue
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On the waterfront
In the mountains
In a rural location
Things to do
Casino nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Hiking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Fishing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Hiking/biking trails 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 1380 sq ft (128 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 not allowed
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 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
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
Vrbo Property
Run Away Hills Cabin
RUN Away Creek Cabin Cabin
RUN Away Creek Cabin Franklin
RUN Away Creek Cabin Cabin Franklin
RUN AWAY CREEK CABIN Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Samantha U., Knoxville, GA
10 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Very beautiful! We loved everything! All they needed was An outdoor fire pit to complete the experience!
Samantha U.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bryan S.
31 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay 7/28-7/30
Was a great get away. I misread the no wifi on the description but I’m thankful there was no wifi. Was a great place to unplug. Would go back every weekend if I could. The creek is amazing, cabin is cozy, and a quiet area with only the sound of the creek.
Bryan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amanda C.
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Siblings trip
Peaceful
Amanda C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maggie E., Fairmont, MN
25 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Pure delight
My husband and I have been coming to this cabin for several years. I brought my mom, sisters and niece up to celebrate mom’s birthday and we had the BEST time! We’re already looking at dates we can return.
What we love: it’s cozy and homey, a true cabin retreat. No WiFi or cell coverage but there is a house phone. You really have to unplug. The porch swing and outdoor dining are perfect. And there’s the neighborhood lab who stops by for visits. Don’t worry if you don’t like dogs - he’s well-behaved and will move along if you ignore him. The kitchen is well appointed and has everything you should need. And the best part - the location on this beautiful creek…it’s so relaxing.
Sara is an incredibly thoughtful host, making our stay extra special, THANK YOU!! We’ll be back soon!
Maggie E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Myrene W.
29 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazingly Beautiful
Beautiful cabin is warm and homey love the stream and the sound. My family really enjoy it made lots of memories cause we spent Christmas there despite the freezing temperatures dropping down to -3 degrees the neighbors are very friendly John gave us firewood we made s’mores sang songs watch movies played card games just Family bonding!
Sara, was helpful answer all my questions and the town folks are very friendly.
Myrene W.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Yolanda S.
23 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain memories
We had the best stay at this cabin. Upon walking in with my family I looked around and seen all the memories of a family that owns this cabin. This is definitely a memory making cabin. We enjoyed fishing in the creek and I absolutely loved that there was no phone service (landline for emergencies ). Until we went back down the mountain. Great family memories were made . We will definitely book this cabin again. I have stayed in several Vrbo rentals and this was by far the entire families favorite. Very clean! And the contact between my family and the rental place was above and beyond expected.
Yolanda S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tami M.
1 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Very Nice and Quiet Property! The owner is very nice.
Tami M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nancy B.
20 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
3 sisters vacation together
The sounds from the stream were so relaxing
Loved sitting on the porch and watch humming birds
I would go back
Nancy B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Thomas B.
25 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Trip
We had a great time . Loved the porches and decks and creek
Thomas B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stacy W., Thomasville
13 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
This property is loved by both myself and my sisters family. The creek and seclusion is wonderful!
We have stayed at the house twice now and we just love it! The area the house is located in has little to no cell service and the the house does not have internet which we LOVE! It really allows us to disconnect and just enjoy everything the house, creek and mountains have to offer. This house is a little piece of mountain paradise!
Stacy W.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Regina S.
26 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Very clean and nice. We would love to stay again.
Regina S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Dustin S.
15 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Grey little spot
Dustin S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ashley F.
13 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We have stayed in several cabins in the Smokies and this cabin was our favorite by far. The setting could not have been more perfect. The kids enjoyed tubing and playing in the water and the views were a dream. Definitely will be back!
Ashley F.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
10 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!
What a wonderful place! The creek provided such soothing sounds. We didn’t want to leave!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sharon C.
5 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Run Away Creek Cabin
We loved living with and waking to the sounds of the creek rushing past the cabin. The sheltered deck made it easy to enjoy the outdoors no matter the weather. Inside, the beds were comfortable, the house was clean and all the amenities and supplies you could need were at hand. Hoping to return!
Sharon C.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Miles D.
24 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
This property was an excellent get away to unwind. There is zero cell signal at the location but we didn’t mind. Great memories made with different friends
Miles D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
6/10 Okay
Jeffrey K.
28 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Coldest Christmas morning EVER!
The house was located in a beautiful area. When we arrived, the house was cold and the heater off. When we turned it on it didn't work properly. The next morning I contacted the manager with a voicemail, she called back hours later, only to tell us to turn it up 2 degrees. Long story short, Christmas morning my bedroom was 49 degrees. For the last night the manager did drop off some space heaters. It was 10 degrees outside. I paid almost one thousand dollars to not have heat. Take off my trash in my car to a dump site. Had to leave to buy toiletries upon arrival. When I get there I read the house rules to tell ME I have to clean the fireplace. Coffee maker was needing cleaned. A keurig coffee maker shouldn't take forever. Mine doesn't. I don't mind doing for myself,but when I pay for a service I expect far more than what my family received. I guess the manager thinks a 25% refund makes it right. Sorry, I don't. Never has my family been treated this way. I would hope in the future VRBO would do a little homework on the properties to ensure a more pleasurable experience for their customers. There was a fire place but no wood. The manager told ME to go buy some so my family could have heat on these 10 degree nights. Thank goodness one of the neighbors let us have some wood to burn.
Jeffrey K.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Mary H.
2 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Best Getaway from the Covid
Check in was easy, GPS was good on getting us there, place was great, would have loved a shower upstairs but it was fine with one shower. Loved all the family memories on the walls, felt like we knew them. A friendly neighbor up the road stopped by when we were outside and asked if we were relatives. It was a nice setting on the water and felt like home. Best thing no wifi, it was wonderful no one working. Thank you
Mary H.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Em'ly O.
30 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Refreshing Respite from Life
We loved our little break from life and this cottage provided the perfect place. We could have stayed much longer. Well equipped, we had everything we needed. The sound of the stream running was refreshing. We look forward to returning! Thank you for providing an excellent relaxation spot.
Em'ly O.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Maggie E., Fairmont, MN
21 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
A true retreat from daily life
My husband and I booked this property to celebrate my 50th. The location was above and beyond expectations. We planned to hike each day and head to town (20 minute drive) each evening for dinner. We only did that once. Instead, we stayed at the property the whole time - on the porch swing or in the reclining lawn chars we set by the creek each morning. It really is a lovely place to stay. Note that there’s spotty to no internet/cell service but we knew that going in. I expect we’ll be back again. Thank you!
Maggie E.
10/10 Excellent
Steve R.
16 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin on a stream
Pleasant and comfortable.I loved the porch and the stream.
Steve R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
8/10 Good
carla m.
21 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
pros and cons
beautiful house with views of the river from many rooms. comfortable furniture, nice fireplace. Could have been cleaned better, there was hair in the shower. Have to take your own trash to the dump. Main con was a sewage smell to the water. Will book elsewhere in the future
carla m.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Douglas H.
16 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain hide away
What a beautiful place. If getting “off the grid” and away is appealing, this is the place. A quaint little creek side cabin. Just enough comforts without losing the cabin vibe. Franklin has a great downtown for an afternoon exploration. Can’t wait to return.
Douglas H.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Sheila S.
21 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Off The Grid
The house was beautiful, well stocked with everything you would need to feel at home. The sound of the river in the back yard put me right to sleep at night. They have a phone line and satellite dish for t.v. but no internet, cell service. It took a little getting used to, but overall it was nice to disconnect for a while. The hummingbirds and a friendly deer were a real treat. We look forward to going back next June. Amazing vacation.
Sheila S.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Barbara L.
23 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Relax in paradise.
We wanted a nice quiet getaway and found this location at the last minute. What a wonderful cabin with a million dollar view. The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. The only downfall was no internet or cell service, so we had to go into town to use the internet for work. We will stay here again.