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Cozy Cabin 2 beds Mtn view
Escape to our charming 2-bedroom cabin nestled near Franklin, NC, where breathtaking mountain views await. Ideal for a small family seeking adventure or a couple on a romantic escape, our home features a deck designed for immersive scenic enjoyment. Imagine unwinding on the front porch swing, surrounded by natuere. With downtown Franklin just a short 15-minute drive, Bryson City within 20, and Cherokee in 40, your options for exploration are boundless. Secure your serene mountain retreat today!

BEST Mountain view in Franklin! *New Tiny!*
18 private acres with the BEST VIEW in Franklin. Enjoy the best hiking, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, gem mining, festivals, farm to table restaurants & more! About 10 minutes to the Bartram Trailhead, the AT, and downtown Franklin. Enjoy the privacy of the mountains AND all the modern conveniences. This beautiful tiny boasts 180 degree view of the Smokey Mountains. Come stay & live your best life! Fast wifi, 2 Roku TVs, W/D, full kitchen, bbq grill, spacious deck, and fire pit. Must have 4WD/AWD.

Luxury Log Cabin • Hot Tub • 7 min to Highlands
Retreat to the silent woods in meticulously restored original “Joe Webb” log cabins: Gilmer Lodge marries the nostalgia of original rustic period architecture with modern finishes, including completely new kitchen and bathrooms. Nestled beneath old-growth tree canopy, this design-forward property includes two separate log cabins – circa 1790 and early 1900s – that together function as a single home. The two cabins are adjacent to each other, connected exteriorly by a wrap-around covered porch.

Mountain Air Cabin
Adorable & freshly renovated cabin located in a private wooded community between Highlands and Franklin in the Nantahala National Forest. Our light & airy cabin is nestled on almost 4 acres of woodsy, mountainous terrain and is private and picturesque, yet still convenient to town. We love relaxing on the front porch, surrounded by nature and enjoying the sounds of the streams & views of the mountains. It is a peaceful cabin to relax & enjoy the cool breezes and scenery of the Smoky Mountains.

Little Bear Creek Franklin/Highlands Smoky Mtns.
Bring the whole family including your pets to relax and enjoy this private 1+ acre wooded oasis. Relax in the hot tub or splash in the creek knowing you are just minutes away from the waterfalls, scenic drives, gem hunting, hiking trails, quaint small towns, renowned restaurants and many other adventurous outdoor activities that make Western North Carolina! LBC is located just ten minutes from Franklin and twenty minutes from Highlands on easily accessible paved and beautiful scenic roads.

Huge Views, Outdoor Tub, Fire Pit, Close to Town!
Perched at 4,200' high and under 10 minutes to downtown Highlands and Cashiers, this easily accessed, light filled, cabin offers massive, year-round, long range views of Whiteside &Rock Mountains from every room of the house as well as from our expansive decks! -10 Minutes to Downtown Highlands (shopping, dining, art culture) -8 Minutes to Cashiers Crossroads (Whiteside brewery, coffee, shopping) -5 Minutes to Whiteside Mountain trailhead -15 Minutes to Lake Glenville (Boat Rentals!)

Cozy Creekside Cabin
Welcome to our cozy creekside cabin! Set on 3/4 of an acre, in a neighborhood setting, surrounded by beautiful trees and a small creek you can listen to while enjoying your morning coffee on the covered deck. This well-equipped cabin is only 3 miles to downtown Franklin (8 minute drive). There is also a Walmart just two miles away. Close to many activities including white water rafting, hiking, biking, waterfalls and scenic drives. 30 minutes to Highlands for great shopping & Dry Falls!

Mountain Meadow View Escape
NEWLY RENOVATED! Welcome to our peaceful home with stunning views! The house is located in the quiet mountain neighborhood of Meadow View Estates but only about 10-12 min from the charming downtown of Franklin, North Carolina with plenty of activities to keep you and the family busy. The entire upper level is yours with its own private entrance. Access requires steps. Parking is the only shared space since the lower level has a permanent resident. Welcome to life in the mountains!

Hiker's Haven- 3 Bedroom Home, Downtown Franklin
This 3 bedroom home is in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of town where you can enjoy wonderful restaurants and breweries. Greet the morning enjoying your coffee in the sunroom as you watch the birds, Merle the Squirrel and chipmunks. The huge private deck, nestled in trees, is a lovely place for enjoying a glass of wine as the sun sets. Enjoy the flagstone fire pit in the backyard. Get some rest so you can hit the trails refreshed.

A spacious cottage with gorgeous Mountain Views!
If your idea of a vacation is serenity and relaxation, then the Deerfield Cottage is for you. The property sits on 12 acres, nestled in the Wayah valley just six miles from historical Franklin, NC. In the early mornings or at dusk, look for the deer that frequent the property. Often you will see fawns frolicking in the field under the fruit trees. A 100 year old corn crib harkens back to the early days when this land was part of a working farm.

Barndominium in the Nantahala National Forest
This newly built mountain home is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood bordering the Nantahala National Forest but just a ten-minute drive from downtown Franklin. Enjoy slow mornings on the wrap around deck while you take in the beautiful mountain views. Spend your days hiking, biking or fly fishing the numerous nearby trails and rivers. Then wrap up a perfect ending to your day in the hot tub or around a crackling fire watching the sunset.

Holly Springs Hideaway
Rustic 4 bedroom/ 2 bath in a country setting, just minutes from town with PAVED drive access. Located on a 60+ acres family owner for many generations with gorgeous long range mountain views on a farm with beautiful rolling hills and pastures. There is a nice trail up the mountain for hikes and creek side lounging. There is also a nice fire pit for evening relaxing. Just minutes from hiking trails and water falls.
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- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Dollywood
- Pigeon Forge TN Cabins
- Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA
- Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
- Clemson University
- Ober Mountain
- Anakeesta
- Pigeon Forge Snow
- Gatlinburg Convention Center
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- The North Carolina Arboretum
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