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

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

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 NZ$542
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Franklin, NC
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Franklin

At this holiday home you'll be steps from Nantahala National Forest and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a TV are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. .In proximity to this Franklin holiday home you'll find Western Carolina University.

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

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • 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

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Water tubing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!!?

As of 15 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! on 25 Mar 2025 start from NZ$542.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!!?

No, Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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

Jo Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Home
We enjoyed our short stay in this spacious, comfortable and lovely home. The kitchen had an abundance of cookware, silverware and cookware. It also had all the appliances necessary for an extended stay.The location was close to Franklin and easy to get to restaurants and shopping.Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
Great short stay at the home. Had everything we needed and close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard and Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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., GOLDSBORO

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Selena G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S., Cape Coral, fl

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Nancy R., Jacksonville Fl

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

6/10 Okay

Susie M.

The place needs some love
Nice place but it needs some love.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Geoff L., Valrico

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
Enjoyable vacation
Nice, clean, quiet and peaceful!
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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