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Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary

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The Back Porch Mountain Views are Where Living Is Easy, Tranquil and Good.
Front Door of Cottage has Paved Parking for easy load/unload. Birds singing
Front Porch Entry has a combination key pad entry lock on post
The Front Porch is a Tranquil place for morning coffee and listing to birds sing
Front Porch for bird watching and mountain views. Sit, unwind and Enjoy !

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Tessentee Bottomland Preserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, The Factory
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary

Serene and secluded mountain views surround cottage, where the melody of a nearby creek and the embrace of lush forest and trails await. This cottage offers a peaceful escape into nature's beauty, inviting guests to relax by the creek side and rejuvenate. A perfect cottage for those seeking a serene getaway. Location: Approximately 8 minutes from US 441; Approximately 35 minutes from Downtown Highlands, NC; Approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Franklin, NC; Approximately 1 hour from Downtown Asheville, NC; Approximately 2 hours from Downtown Atlanta, GA. Things to do: Trails & Hiking, including the famous Appalachian Trail & Bartram Trail. Explore the Nantahala & Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, & Canoeing various rivers. Discover over 300 waterfalls located within Western North Carolina. Follow the Blue Ridge Craft Trail showcasing the region’s rich craft traditions and visit with artists in their studios, shop galleries full of local, handmade artwork, and discover scenic treasures and cultural gems along the way. Year-round festivals and events, including the Appalachian Heritage Festival. Various Museums and Galleries and Performing Arts Center, including Historical Museums, Gem & Mineral Museum, Scottish Tartans Museum (the only museum of its kind in the world). Savor the flavors at area restaurants, cozy coffee shops, craft breweries, and charming wineries. Every Season has it's Special Beauty, Smells, Blooms of Wildflowers, and Herbs. The Beauty of wildlife. Discover the breathtaking tapestry of fall foliage across Western North Carolina where nature paints its masterpiece in vibrant hues. Fall is a great time to visit the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests in western North Carolina to view leaves adorned in brilliant reds, oranges and yellows. This rich display of fall colors often starts at the highest elevation in late September and early October, gradually progressing to the lowest elevation by late October and early November. Peak season occurs around mid-October. At high-elevation, red, crimson, and orange colors are displayed among the sugar maples and mountain maples, yellow hues are displayed with beech and yellow birch, and red displayed with serviceberry, red oak and high-bush blueberry leaves as well as mountain ash berries. Fall flowering species at these elevations include yellows from goldenrod, blues from wavy-leaved aster and eastern agueweed, and white wood aster. Red spruce, Fraser fir and Catawba rhododendron provide a backdrop of green evergreen foliage within many of the high-elevation areas. Cottage Internet: Starlink Satellite Internet. Stream Your favorite shows and music. Stay connected to your family and friends.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
NO VICIOUS DOGS HOUSE TRAINED CURRENT SHOTS
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Gather trash from all rooms and place in a kitchen garbage bag. Place garbage bags in laundry room
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
DOGS ONLY: 1 LARGE DOG UNDER 50 or 2 small dogs under 20 pounds each. Pease bring your own kennel, toys, dog food, etc. NO VICIOUS DOGS ALLOWED.
NO FIRES outside of fire pit. Fire Dangers are always dangerous for our beautiful mountains.. "ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES, SMOKEY!"
NO VAPING and NO SMOKING of PIPES, CIGARS or CIGARETTES IN OR AROUND HOUSE OR ON ANY PART OF THE PROPERTY and CREEK. THANKS, SMOKEY the BEAR

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The Factory and Franklin Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Black Rock Mountain State Park. Andy's Trout Farm and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Tessentee Bottomland Preserve - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Prentiss Bridge Stream Access - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 20 min drive - 19.6 km
  • The Factory - 20 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Andy's Trout Farm - 20 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Siam Thai Cuisine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Redneck Romeo’s - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Las Barricas - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary on 28 Apr 2026 start from AU$217, 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.

How much is parking at Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Tessentee Bottomland Preserve. Prentiss Bridge Stream Access and Andy's Trout Farm are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this property. Marsha takes great pride in keeping this home immaculate for guests. The property grounds are amazing! Love the large yard, amazing view and the creek as well!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marsha, our host was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her home was decorated for Christmas and very festive. Each and every room was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The property was dog friendly and our dog loved the freedom to go out the back door and chase balls and check out the creek. We had access to the laundry room with washer and dryer. The gas fireplace was so nice on the chilly mornings and evenings. We will definitely return to this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband & I & our dog, Murphy had a wonderful, relaxing stay at this cozy mountain cottage! It was well stocked with everything we needed & was quite clean & beautifully decorated for the fall season. We spent a lot of time on the back porch & saw deer & other wildlife daily! Marsha was a great communicator & easy to work with! We hope to return again someday!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We so enjoyed our stay at this cottage! Beautifully maintained and stocked and one of the cleanest we've ever walked into. Scenery, wildlife and seclusion at it's finest. A short walk down to the beautiful creek offers picnic table and chairs to enjoy quiet private time by the water. Highly recommend this cottage. Host answers any questions very quickly also.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dayna S.

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

Franklin 4th of July visit

Home was immaculate and well stocked. We loved the porch, spent hours watching the wildlife show, including 15 deer and a family of turkeys. The home was very comfortable and inviting. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent N.

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

Franklin

Just as advertised,love the location,host was very nice ,quiet and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Secluded Acreage with Mountain Views and Creekside

This beautiful secluded retreat was the perfect getaway home nestled in the mountains with a wooded creek. We absolutely loved sitting on the back porch every night to watch the deer and turkey come out. Marsha was the perfect host and provided a hummingbird feeder for us to hang and we were able to see them everyday. The home was one of the cleanest rentals and provided all the essentials we needed. We highly recommend this gem and look forward to future trips there.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mona A.

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

Mountain getawa4

The house was so nice we had 21 deer visit the yard every night along with rabbits, turkeys, hummingbird. The house was well stocked and very well. only issue was vrbo did not send us code code to get in but ownee
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene L.

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

Outstanding cottage!

Wow! What a lovely and enchanting cottage in such a beautiful setting! We enjoyed the serenity while drinking our coffee on the porch in the morning and listening to the sound of the creek. We also enjoyed watching the deer in the late evening as the sun went down. This was a great location for us to takeoff on our Harley each day and enjoy the beautiful mountains. The cottage was well stocked with toiletries and cleaning supplies. And, it was without a doubt the cleanest place we’ve ever stayed during our many years of travel! We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Exceptional

Wow, what an incredible property. It is what we had hoped for and even better. My husband and I stayed here for 10 days with our small dog. We absolutely loved the Serene Creekside Sanctuary and were very sad having to leave when our time was up. The property is beautiful and I loved sitting by the creek and read or just take in the beauty all around. It is very peaceful all around with incredible views. The cottage is very comfortable and has everything you need. I had the best night sleep every night. It is very clean and as soon as we walked inside we fell in love with this place. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the deer and turkeys. There are hiking trails close by and various small towns we visited are just a short drive away. We have stayed at many different VRBOs over the years and this one tops them all. We are looking forward to our next visit in the Spring. Marsha was very quick to respond with any questions we had and is a wonderful host.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

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

Perfect Vacation

I stayed at this property for three weeks and this was exactly the vacation I wanted for myself and my Labrador! The property was perfect. Over five acres for my dog to be free to explore and play in. The stream was fun for her to romp in. The serenity was overwhelming. In the morning the only sounds were the birds and the creek. In the afternoon it was watching the deer and waiting for the fireflies to come out. The house itself was newly redone and perfect. Exactly as pictured. Lots of storage space and the kitchen was equipped as well or better than any rental I've ever used. The host was gracious and so concerned for our comfort and enjoyment at her rental. The internet worked perfectly, so there was no problem with TV or cell service even though cell service is often spotty in the mountains. The location between Clayton, GA and Franklin, NC was perfect as well. So much to do in the area that you could hardly run out of amazing places to hike. Restaurants really good as well. Overall this was one the best rentals I've ever had. Will definetly come back when I need a "time out!" Kind of thinking about how gorgeous it would be in the fall!!!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

THE ABSOLUTE BEST GETAWAY HOME!

My father and I (with my two amazing dogs) stayed here for Memorial Day weekend 2024. What a fantastic time we had. The home we stayed in was EXCEPTIONAL! Marsha and Family thought of and provided everything we needed. The property is beautiful and well cared for. Beautiful views from the quaint back porch. A short walk to a babbling brook with a picnic table.The house itself was immaculate and laid out very well.The beds were super comfortable and we slept like babies. The primary bedroom's bathroom was amazing. Huge stall shower with dual sinks and walk-in closets. Everything was tastefully decorated and just perfected to the point that you just felt at home as soon as you walked in. Host even provided large sheets to cover furniture so my pups could be in my lap without getting fur/dirt on the furniture. Nice touch I thought. Kitchen was stocked with every utensil you might need. Of note a Keurig coffee maker is provided so just bring your K-pods. Location was perfect and EASY to get to. We spent the weekend looking at and hiking to waterfalls in the area.This property is perfect for that as there are at least a dozen waterfalls within a half hour drive.I'm already trying to plan my next getaway weekend. Guess where I'll be staying!!??
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shari H.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

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