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Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Franklin, NC

Sheffield Mine
‪8 min drive‬
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
‪9 min drive‬
Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Basement

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK

Heaven on the Hill

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Escape to peace and quiet at this cozy 2-bedroom cabin, nestled in the woods just outside Franklin, NC. Surrounded by nature and the sounds of a nearby brook, it's the perfect mountain getaway.

Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered deck, explore private walking trails, or gather around the firepit for s’mores and stargazing. Inside, unwind by the fireplace, play pool in the game room, and cook with ease in the updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

With free WiFi, a washer/dryer, and over two acres to roam, you'll have all the comforts of home in a stunning mountain setting.

Nearby: gem mining, trout fishing, scenic hikes, white-water rafting, and the historic Great Smoky Mountain Railroad—all minutes away.

Perfect for couples, families, and friends—book your mountain escape today!

THINGS TO KNOW
*Internet can be unreliable during the day. However, it is reliable in the evening.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Vacasa of North Carolina

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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs only. Max of 1.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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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

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

Host has indicated that 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 holiday home is in the mountains. Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine and Sheffield Mine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fontana Lake and Nantahala National Forest. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Franklin, NC

What's nearby

Sheffield Mine - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
Mason Mountain Mine - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
Rose Creek Mine - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 18 min drive - 8.9 km

Restaurants

‪Sheffield Mine - ‬8 min drive
‪Wild Rose Cafe - ‬18 min drive
‪Sweet Smoke Pit Bar B Que - ‬25 min drive
‪Davis Ray's Commercial Refrigeration & Appliance - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine and Sheffield Mine. Mason Mountain Mine and Gold City Gem Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

D T.

31 May 2025

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

Quiet forest getaway

The home was comfy and nicely equipped. We had to wipe down the table and chairs on the porch to use them, but the woody setting and the sound of the creek at the bottom of the hill made relaxing easy. Having a pool table was a great add for our teen, but we've been in homes with more games if you have more of a family focus. It's about 15-20 minutes from town, but if you're looking for a getaway, it's perfect. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William A.

27 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice Stay

This is a nice place with a very large porch. Plenty of room inside for stretching out. I wish the large French door opening onto the deck had screens.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

7 Apr 2025

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

Mountain Getaway

Very serene location. We enjoyed listening to the creek while having our morning coffee. Very good location to get to multiple ruby mines as well.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Etienne G.

8 Feb 2025

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

Cozy cabin

Cabin was in a great location. Layout was perfect. It was clean and had all we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

9 Jan 2025

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

Great, peaceful getaway

Cabin was spacious, plenty room for us and our pet. Could use better heating in game room but overall great place for family get togethers.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

29 Nov 2024

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

Great place

Very clean. Really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

4 Mar 2025

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

Great little cabin

Great little cabin. Just far enough outside town to be quiet and relaxing. Place was exceptionally clean and organized. Two porches (upper wrap around and lower). Both porches had seating options. Cabin was small but well organized so that it was cozy and not crowded. Downstairs had a large bed, large couch with sleeper, plus a day bed off to the side room full bath downstairs as well as a pool table. Highly recommend this place. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Monica D.

8 July 2024

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

Great place to stay

Nice place to spend thanksgiving week

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen I.

7 Dec 2024

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

Excellent

We had a wonderful experience We stayed 7 days, the cabin was clean and inviting, well stocked kitchen, the cabin is roomy and beautifully decorated with a rustic theme. Comfortable Beds , the porches and pool table was a perfect topper,we had no problems with phone services or WiFi .. insta cart is available for deliveries which was another plusWe are thankful for the time spent there with my son and his family We will be back Karen IrwinWedecorated

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

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6/10 Okay

Chrisann F.

3 Nov 2024

A bit small

The home was much smaller than expected but in a lovely area of Franklin

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

26 Feb 2024

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

Great cabin

Great cabin. Enjoyed the pool table!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler J.

2 Jan 2024

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

Fun cabin

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Monika S.

30 Apr 2024

Cozy and secluded

Beautiful cabin with breathtaking views, rustic exterior and spacious deck. My girlfriends and I absolutely enjoyed our perfect mountain getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffaney M.

8 Apr 2024

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

39th/girls trip

Trip was awesome

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Jacob O.

10 June 2024

Date vacay with the wife!

This cabin was perfect for us. The porch is very nice to sit on in the morning while drinking coffee reading and listening to the birds. The grill cooked some great ribeyes, and the pool table was great to play on. I would look at staying here again. The cabin was very clean and well kept!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

14 July 2023

Perfect vacation

We loved the cabin! It was Comfortable and had everything we needed! Would definitely rent again!

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10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

16 June 2024

Great House

Heaven on the Hill was a great house for what my group of 4 needed. Everything was clean and exactly as pictured. Some small things to note: cell coverage is spotty and wifi is a bit slow (~5mbps) which is typical for the area, and the fridge didn't have a water dispenser, so make sure to bring bottled water if you don't prefer tap. Overall, our stay was pleasant and I definitely would recommend it to others!

8/10 Good

Karen D.

3 June 2024

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

Very pleasant place

Loved the location, enjoyed the porch with the cool temperatures and listening to the creek below. Cleaned up the hummingbird feeder and made some feed for them and seen several enjoying it. The cabin was mostly clean, some areas needed a little bit more cleaning such as cobwebs and bathtub in upstairs bath wasn't clean. And the porches needed to be maintained a little better. But regardless of this we enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

KELLY K.

14 Feb 2023

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

Nice comfortable cabin

Cabin is about 20 minutes from town, very nice area, you can hear the creek running across the road. Nicely furnished, beds very comfortable. We did have an issue with the shower randomly cutting off with no warning! All in all a great place to stay

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Tomasina D.

30 Nov 2023

Absolutely Amazing!! A Must See and Stay!

This home is beautiful! It has all the bells and whistles. There are also extra kitchen items added for guest experience. The pool table is just what our family needed as well. Playing pool before going to bed and as soon as we woke up. Love this place and will definitely stay again! Thank you for an amazing trip and home!

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10/10 Excellent

Vishal C.

13 July 2024

June 24

Perfect house for our stay. Enjoyed the secludedness and amenities that this house offered. The pool table became the gathering spot, especially considering there was absolutely no WiFi during the day, which was fine for us overall, but definitely made it inconvenient when trying to look up things to do or on our rainy day. Loved being able to walk outside to only the sound of the creek flowing across the street. Loved sitting on the porch every morning and being able to see deers on the hill to the right outside the living room sliding door. Fire pit having a light was absolutely amazing. If you’re all about spending some time with family it is the perfect place.

10/10 Excellent

Heissy E.

16 Feb 2023

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

Quiet and beautiful

Super clean and a great place to stay. It's off the beat path but worth it. It's quiet with just nature. Occasional barking dogs. Nothing close by and the closest place to buy something is a gas station 15 minutes away. Suggest brining a cooler with food.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Ronald W B.

28 Dec 2023

Gorgeous Gem

As we approached the home we had the pleasure of driving out to a more quiet area of the countryside. The Brook near the backyard was so pleasing to hear. The home was exquisite. Gorgeous log home, neighbors not too close, bi level. We had so much fun playing pool with each other. The only complaint was we weren't able to stay longer. I'd highly recommend this to anyone. Quite, semi secluded, perfectly dressed to make you feel at home.

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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

25 Mar 2024

Nice spot away from everything

If you're looking for a space that's away from everything, this is the spot for you. The night sky is in full view, the noise is minimal, and the location is close enough to Franklin (about 35 minutes) and Bryson City (about 45 minutes) that you can get there in a reasonable amount of time yet far enough away that you don't have to deal with road noise and lots of traffic. The stove is gas (very nice), the beds work well enough, and the double level porch is a great place to hang out; it's a great place for quiet reflection time. My kids loved playing the video games I grew up on as there is a modern retro Nintendo system with a ton of old games loaded into it. We all got drawn in to some intense rounds of pool (go for the right corner pocket). The couches were comfy, and we loved watching a little TV at the end of the night. We loved Heaven in the Hills!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhonda s.

30 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Great mountain rental

Great stay at this extra nice mountain house. Much more attention needs to be given to entrance and departure instructions including directions (google maps will attempt to take you through a gated community coming from Sylva) gaining access ( key pad is blacked out until you awaken it) Wi-Fi at property is nonexistent- was only able to access in the wee hours of morning so communication is not available as cell service is also not available. Check out instructions also not given unless you consider the email the management company sends you which you can’t access due to the Wi-Fi issue. House was very clean with lots of attention given to amenities and details which we enjoyed Hoping they are able to address Wi-Fi and thinking he rest will be easy fixes. Wonderful rental for a small group.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Basement

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK

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Children

Events

Pets

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Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Franklin

What's nearby

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Wonderful

9.4/10

9.4/10

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9.8/10

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Reviews

8/10 Good

D T.

Quiet forest getaway

D T.

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Nice Stay

William A.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Mountain Getaway

Jessica D.

10/10 Excellent

Etienne G.

Cozy cabin

Etienne G.

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

Great, peaceful getaway

Charles E.

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Great place

Jason H.

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

Great little cabin

Jessie M.

8/10 Good

Monica D.

Great place to stay

Monica D.

10/10 Excellent

Karen I.

Excellent