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Dancing Bear: Top rated on 2 Private Creek acres w screened porch, WiFi, Grill

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A wooden structure with red Adirondack chairs overlooking a stream in a forested area.
A cozy bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a round table, and lamps.
A cozy wooden interior with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view to the outside.
A spacious wooden cabin with a high ceiling, large windows, leather furniture, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Factory and Franklin Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Andy's Trout Farm and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Black Rock Mountain State Park - 27 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Lake Burton - 43 min drive - 49.6 km
  • Western Carolina University - 51 min drive - 69.9 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 60 min drive - 78.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siam Thai Cuisine - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Las Barricas - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Thai Paradise - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Redneck Romeo’s - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Riverwalk Grille - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dancing Bear: Top rated on 2 Private Creek acres w screened porch, WiFi, Grill pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Dancing Bear: Top rated on 2 Private Creek acres w screened porch, WiFi, Grill?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dancing Bear: Top rated on 2 Private Creek acres w screened porch, WiFi, Grill on 10 Mar 2027 start from AU$879, 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 Dancing Bear: Top rated on 2 Private Creek acres w screened porch, WiFi, Grill?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dancing Bear: Top rated on 2 Private Creek acres w screened porch, WiFi, Grill?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dancing Bear: Top rated on 2 Private Creek acres w screened porch, WiFi, Grill?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dancing Bear: Top rated on 2 Private Creek acres w screened porch, WiFi, Grill located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Cedar Cliff Mountain. Prentiss Bridge Stream Access and Whistle Stop Mall are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great VRBO. Such a wonderful cabin. It was so comfortable and cozy—the creek was the icing on the cake!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I enjoyed our stay at Dancing Bear. Everything was what we expected. The living spaces and bedrooms were warm and inviting. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great place to stay! Location was convenient and house had everything you needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful property. It was cozy, quirky and very comfortable. The huge screened in porch was a great gathering spot. The deck was spacious with sitting areas scattered around. The soothing sound of the creek was very calming. Tiffanie was an extremely attentive host and answered all my questions in a timely fashion. Little touches like a welcome snack basket and books about mountain living scattered about make the cabin welcoming. And Franklin is in a great area!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this wonderful cabin because of the location, the amenities, the outside spaces, and the porch. We spent hours out on the porch! The cabin was clean, the kitchen was well stocked, and we had everything we needed. I loved the sound of the babbling creek. It was private and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was a great place to stay! If you have a small dog, you will love the screened in porch and the gates that are on the deck. My dog loved running around the deck, and I felt perfectly safe, letting her out there. This was a peaceful oasis for us, and we loved the sound of the creek running close by. The kitchen is every bit as nice as the owner said it was in the posting. Everything is organized, there were plenty of dishes, pans, everything a good cook could look for.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place for the money. Deck listening to creek is where we spent most of our time. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Franklin is beautiful! The creek was the star of the show as well as the screened in porch. It was very relaxing sitting next to the fire listening to the creek. Cabin was very cozy, and the host was very friendly and communicated very well. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2026
We are so delighted you enjoyed your stay! You were great guests as well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, quiet getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We decided this was the nicest cabin we've stayed in and we've stayed in quite a few.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiffanie was wonderful in answering any questions that we had. The location of the house is wonderful.The decor is fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiffanie was very attentive prior to and during our stay. The cabin is nicely tucked in by a creek surrounded by mountain laurels. Great for sitting by a fire and listening to the creek babble by. Grilled food every night and falling asleep to the creek lullaby was just what we needed. Thanks Tiff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The property was very enjoyable, close to a lot hiking and fun things to do.

We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2025
Delighted you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well stocked kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Girls weekend - amazing time relaxing, listening to the sound of the birds and the river. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Oasis

The outdoor space is cozy. Wonderful screened in potch, Hammock and nice sitter area by the creek.. Great place to unplug ant unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house sits next to a stream. The house is nice and clean and plenty of room for our party of 5.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank

It's a beautiful place, thank you very much
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2025
Thank you for the kind review! You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will stay again!

My family travels to this area every year, but this was our first time staying in this cabin. It will be our go-to location for as long as the owners will share it! It was clean, relaxing, nicely decorated, very comfortable, communication was great and the location was perfect. Don’t hesitate!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2025
Thank yo so much for being an excellent guest! We look forward to hosting you again in the future. You are definitely 5⭐️s!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleased with our stay. Considering a do over next year. Peacefull, serene and convenient location. The outdoor living area porch where you can hear the brook and read or nap a plus. Owner is quick to reply if questions arise. A very pleasant experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
We look forward to hosting you again’
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rainy day Games

A Nice cabin in the woods with a creek right next to it. Town not too far away and pretty easy to get to. Our grandkids drove up to surprise us and we had a great time. It was pouring rain for most of our visit but the creek sounds were music and the fresh air was a nice little break for us. Thank you for sharing your beautiful property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2024
You were amazing guests… even in the middle of a hurricane. Thank you for taking such great care of the house ahead of the storm. We hope you visit again and get better weather.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ultimate Mountain Getaway

This cabin has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The property owner is very easy to communicate with and got right back with me every time I talked to her. The house is very well maintained, and we really enjoyed having the water flowing right off the huge porch. you don’t have to worry about having a four-wheel-drive because the roads are hard topped all the way to the driveway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Stay at a True Gem of a Mountain Cabin

My husband and I booked Tiffanie’s cabin for the Labor Day weekend. What a find! The idyllic cabin is tucked away in a rhododendron forest beside a babbling brook. It’s beautifully decorated and perfectly appointed. It boasts an amazing screened porch and an expansive deck with multiple seating areas as well as a creekside deck and fire pit. The interior is both comfortable and functional, and gorgeous to boot. It’s a perfect place to get away and relax. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
We loved having you and your husband as guests. You are welcome back to Dancing Bear anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Getaway

This property was great! We travel each year for Christmas and looked into the Franklin, NC area. Found this beautiful cabin that had a creek next to it. Just the sound of the water alone was relaxing enough. The cabin was further off the main road than we thought and cell service was very spotty, but the WIFI in the cabin was great with no issues. A must when you have 2 teenagers. Beds were comfy and host supplied basic amenities that I’ve found other rentals do not. Overall stay was amazing, would highly recommend this cabin if coming into the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
We are delighted that you enjoyed the cabin… especially for the holidays! We would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Magical Creekside Escape in the Mountains

From the moment we arrived, we were swept away by the magical mountain landscape that surrounds this property. Nestled in nature, the home offers an immediate sense of calm and rejuvenation—it’s truly the perfect place to unwind and reset.One of the most unique and beautiful features is the creek that runs through the property. The gentle sound of flowing water added such a peaceful ambiance to our stay—it felt like nature’s own soundtrack and made our mornings on the porch absolutely serene.The home itself is beautifully maintained—immaculate, welcoming, and clearly cared for with love. Every detail made us feel at home.The host's communication was outstanding, with quick and thoughtful responses throughout the entire process. Their warmth and professionalism made everything seamless from start to finish.This isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a soul-soothing experience we’ll always remember. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2025
We are delighted you had such a wonderful experience! You were amazing guests. We love hosting people because the cabin is a place we feel needs to be shared. We look forward to your next visit. Bee well!
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