Smoky Mtn Cabin - Hot Tub, Pool Table, Wrap Around Deck, 2x Fire Pits, Starlink - Macon County

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16372.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Kitchen
Fireplace
Washer

Explore the area

Franklin, NC

Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
‪4 min walk‬
Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
‪13 min drive‬
Gold City Gem Mine
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Downstairs/Basement Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Downstairs/Basement Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Loft #1

3 Queen Beds

Main Level Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Main Level Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Main Level Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs Bathroom #1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Smoky Mtn Cabin - Hot Tub, Pool Table, Wrap Around Deck, 2x Fire Pits, Starlink

Escape to 21 private acres in the heart of the Nantahala National Forest. Our 4,100 sq ft log cabin offers plenty of room to relax, unwind, and enjoy the Smokies — with outstanding mountain views, a hot tub, and cozy indoor comforts.

Inside, you’ll find:

- 5 Bedrooms + 2 Loft Areas (3 Queen Beds)
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- Spacious Family Room with Stone Fireplace
- Fully Stocked Kitchen with First-Day Coffee
- Starlink High-Speed Internet
- Washer & Dryer
- Kid & Pet Friendly

Step outside to a wraparound deck with a hot tub and unforgettable views. The large 1.5 acre open yard is perfect for volleyball, soccer, or simply letting the kids (or dogs) run free.

We’re just 20 minutes from restaurants and breweries — and 10-45 mins from whitewater rafting, waterfalls, ziplining, hiking, skiing, horseback riding, gem mining, and scenic day trips to Asheville or the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad.

Whether you’re here to explore or to unwind, this is your place to reconnect and recharge — in comfort, in nature, and at your own pace.

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Please contact for exceptions and family events.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outside on the deck.

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Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Please contact for exceptions and family events.

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine and Sheffield Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Country Side Bowling Lanes and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

Franklin, NC

What's nearby

Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 13 min drive - 5.0 km
Gold City Gem Mine - 13 min drive - 5.2 km
Sheffield Mine - 15 min drive - 6.0 km
Mason Mountain Mine - 19 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
‪Caffe Rel - ‬20 min drive
‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬22 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬23 min drive
‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smoky Mtn Cabin - Hot Tub, Pool Table, Wrap Around Deck, 2x Fire Pits, Starlink pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Smoky Mtn Cabin - Hot Tub, Pool Table, Wrap Around Deck, 2x Fire Pits, Starlink?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smoky Mtn Cabin - Hot Tub, Pool Table, Wrap Around Deck, 2x Fire Pits, Starlink?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Smoky Mtn Cabin - Hot Tub, Pool Table, Wrap Around Deck, 2x Fire Pits, Starlink located?

This family-friendly Franklin cabin is located in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine. Mason Mountain Mine and Sheffield Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

21 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Trip

Wonderful!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casslin G.

8 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We absolutely LOVED this place. Secluded but close to town. Huge! Plenty of room for all 16 of our party! They had everything you could ever need to help it feel just like home! Plenty of hot water and great water pressure in every shower which was a must in feels like 14F weather! We all LOVED the hot tub. House was just beautiful inside and out. So thankful to have found this gem. Would love to come back for years to come! Kids loved the fuse ball table :) played cards all night and always had someone roasting by the fireplace! 10/10 would recommend 3

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail O.

22 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Holiday Family Trip

This is our second time staying at this beautiful home for our annual holiday trip with our kids and grandkids. Has everything you could want & more- a fully stocked kitchen, second refrigerator, plenty of bathrooms, and beautiful decor, and views.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kimsey H.

7 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Getaway

Pleasant stay for the family. Nine and a baby. Cabin is spacious, with plenty of room for cooking and eating. Really enjoyed the hot tub on the deck. Spectacular view off the back deck. 4-5 mile drive back to Franklin, but was worth it.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

3 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Returned to our Franklin Mountain Retreat for a 2nd visit

Loved staying here again. Property is perfection for a mountain stay. Centralized location for Gem Mining, Horseback Riding & River Tubing. Loved relaxing on the back porch. Great home. Will return for visit #3. River Tubing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

19 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sibling trip

This was a great property its not hard to get to private and has room to spare. We had a great time and will definitely come back

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

27 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2024 Family get together 16 people

Huge cabin, beautiful in a wonderful location. Have never had a cabin as equipped as this one. It even included the laundry detergent we would need when using the washer. We have children(6) and 8 grandchildren who live in 3 different states. They all got to know their cousins and Aunts and Uncles for the 4 nights we were there. Thanks for helping our family stay together in style.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

27 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2024 Family get together 16 people

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sid S.

20 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

This was exactly what the family needed. Plenty of room for the 14 of us. We kept entertained with billards, corn hole, having fires and cooking. I even talked the family into some local gem mining. A tranquil place with alot of character. I plan on going back.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

19 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

We had a great time at this lovely and well-stocked mountain retreat!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Leon W O.

21 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Castle Ladyhawke wedding

If you are looking for a family friendly home away from home this will fill the bill. We were a family of 13 with a small dog and could not be happier with our selection of this cabin. It was a little further from the venue we were attending but well worth the drive. The Beswick’s had everything that you could ever need for entertaining 4 year old kids to 75 year old grandparents. We will be booking again for a vacation next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Labor Day Trip

Awesome venue, beautiful home, great experience

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Martha C.

12 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of room for our large family

I would definitely stay here again. There was lots of room for all 15 of us. The wrap-around deck was wonderful. The hot tub was used every night. Not too far from Franklin where there were lots of cute shops and good restaurants. The kitchen was well stocked with all sorts of pots, pans, dishes, plenty of silverware, etc. I highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

27 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation

This house was perfect for our extended family. It had everything we needed and more. If you enjoy cooking together, the kitchen is roomy and well equipped. Each couple took a night and cooked for the whole group. Besides taking in and enjoying the beautiful view from the living room and porch, there are plenty of other things to do both inside and outside. It was the perfect getaway and we plan to return next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish C.

21 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you could need

This cabin was large enough for my husband and I, all our kids and our grandkids (9 adults and 2 children). The kitchen truly has enough dishes, pots and pans and cooking utensils you could possibly need. The view from the balcony is absolutely gorgeous! We rented a pontoon boat one day and went out boating and tubing on Lake Chatuge. We also went mining for gems, shopping in downtown Franklin and of course went to the Lazy Hiker. We all had a great time.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

11 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

We absolutely loved this home. We had 12 adults and 2 children. Everyone was comfortable and not crowded. The pool table and foos ball were a great hit. The drive was winding and beautiful. We were able to enjoy downtown Franklin, Highlands, Glenville Lake, the national forest, thrifting all from our awesome home base.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

15 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property that is well stocked

We had a fantastic time at this house. We were in the area for graduation at WCU (about a 30 minute drive). Communications with the property owner was fantastic. It's listed as 6-bedroom home, but there are only 5 bedrooms. (three bedrooms on the main floor and two in the basement) There are TWO open loft areas with three beds, and couches in the basement. If you are counting "rooms", it's five. We have rented 8 homes through VRBO in the last 5 years. This one is the most well-stocked house we have ever stayed in. They have everything, but a well-working can opener! The coffee bar was a hit with our guests. Hot tub, grill, fire pit, all wonderful. They provided firewood which was really helpful. A porch swing would be a great addition. My only complaint is that temperatures are hard to regulate in the three stories. The basement was always cold even after closing all of the vents. The loft area was obviously a lot warmer, but fans are provided. The property looks into a mountain instead of on top of a mountain. The view is very nice. There are a couple of homes close-by than you can hear others, but it's pretty secluded. Overall, it was a very nice place to stay and we would definitely rent this house again. Do not hesitate to rent this home!!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

2 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin an area. WOW

We used the house as a base for 6 couples to ride motorcycles in the mountains. Truly a gorgeous place. The wifi is pretty decent actually as long as it isn't storming. Verizon and USCellular had no reception up there, but AT&T reportedly works pretty decent up there. The only thing I can saw that was not ideal was the last little bit once you turn onto the last short rode leading to the driveway. It is rock and pretty tricky on heavy street bikes, but not a challenge for car or truck.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla C., Southern maryland

10 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration

Excellent Excellent property!!!! I can't say enough good things a out this AMAZING house. Great location close to Franklin. Well furnished with everything you need to stay. We spent a week here with 9 adults and 6 kids. Plenty of room! Kitchen was well stocked with every pot, pan, dish and utensil you could need. Pool table, Foosball, corn hole, hot tub. I could go on and on!! We're looking at making this an annual trip. Loved it!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wade G., Land O Lakes

21 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Favorite mountain home!

Our family has had the joy of staying at this amazing home twice and both times were fantastic! There’s plenty of room to spread out while feeling cozy and welcoming at the same time. The location is perfect for quick drives to hiking trails and quaint, downtown Franklin. We also enjoyed staying home and playing outdoor games in the large backyard. Our grandchildren especially loved the hot tub!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

13 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

The pictures really don’t do this place justice. This house is beautiful and spacious! We had a wonderful time! We had eight people and honestly could have fit a ton more. This place is PERFECT for your little fur friends. They allowed our three dogs to come and it was perfect with the big yard and wrap around porch that had gates so we could keep an easy eye on everyone. The entire house was stocked (spices, laundry detergent, etc). We highly recommend and would love to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail O.

12 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Family Weekend

We had our annual holiday weekend at this lovely home with our children and grandchildren. There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out, but we still felt like we were connected. The kitchen is amazing and has most of what you could want. We had a great time and will definitely be returning!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammie P.

15 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

The cabin was perfect for our family. We had 10 adults & 1 toddler. Lots of space for everyone. We made lots of memories. The cabin was well stocked. Victoria was amazing! While we were in NC we had a serious emergency. I reached out to Victoria to let her know what was going on. She was wonderful. She stayed in touch with us. She even checked on us the next day and offered her help if we needed anything. We are beyond happy with how everything was handled. Victoria thank you for your kindness! If we ever make it back to NC we would stay here again

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Mountain Getaway

What a wonderful time had by all at this mountain getaway. Our family enjoyed all the cabin had to offer. As a family that loves to cook, we enjoyed the fully stocked kitchen. We enjoyed hanging out by the fire pit each night and finishing it all up in the hot tub which was great after hiking. With such a close proximity to town, we enjoyed breweries and river walks too. The house was clean and had plenty of towels, sheets and blankets. When the listing says it has slow WiFi, they mean it! Hot spots were needed for anyone working remotely. Thank you for such a wonderful long weekend!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

13 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent home

Highly recommend this home. It was spotless & had the amenities as advertised. Perfect for my group.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Your host

As much as we love our cabin, we can't be here full time, so we want to share its magic with other like minded people. We love the outdoors, slower living, and appreciation of living in sync with our natural surroundings.

Why they chose this property

It's gorgeous. Secluded, but close to town. And my family built it!

What makes this property unique

The handmade elements, combined with the living space that brings the views, family and nature together. It's perfection.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Downstairs/Basement Bedroom #1

Downstairs/Basement Bedroom #2

Living Room

Loft #1

Main Level Bedroom #1

Main Level Bedroom #2

Main Level Bedroom #3

4 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom #2

Downstairs Bathroom #1

Main Floor

Master Bathroom

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Franklin

What's nearby

Getting around

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Reviews

Exceptional

9.6/10

10/10

9.8/10

9.6/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

Mountain Trip

Beverly B.

10/10 Excellent

Casslin G.

Amazing

Casslin G.

10/10 Excellent

Abigail O.

Annual Holiday Family Trip

Abigail O.

8/10 Good

Kimsey H.

Mountain Getaway

Kimsey H.

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Returned to our Franklin Mountain Retreat for a 2nd visit

Beth T.

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Sibling trip

David M.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

2024 Family get together 16 people

Andrew S.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.