Private Hot Tub Mountain Retreat - Pets Welcome

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A hot tub with a wooden deck and a view of a forested landscape.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white and patterned bedding, a dresser, a mirror, and a door.
Private kitchen
A stone pathway leading to a wooden building with a towel hanging on a rack.
A cozy room with a brown leather sofa, a woven wall hanging, and a washing machine in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Scottish Tartans Museum and Macon County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Whistle Stop Mall and Mason Mountain Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby rafting, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 18 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Western Carolina University - 28 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 52 min drive - 66.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 57 min drive - 72.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Hot Tub Mountain Retreat - Pets Welcome pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Private Hot Tub Mountain Retreat - Pets Welcome?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Hot Tub Mountain Retreat - Pets Welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Hot Tub Mountain Retreat - Pets Welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Hot Tub Mountain Retreat - Pets Welcome located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Harris Medical Park of Franklin and Cullasaja Falls. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Scottish Tartans Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was wonderful! Very clean and well stocked with everything you need! Very secluded and pretty setting. The hot tub was very nice and the solo stove fire pit was an added bonus. We enjoyed sitting on the deck while drinking our coffee in the morning and listening to the sounds of nature. The kids enjoyed their room and the desk for setting up their computer. The cabin was very comfy and perfect for our family and Goldendoodle. We really enjoyed our time. Franklin and Highlands are very cute towns and had plenty to do. I highly recommend this cabin if you are looking to stay in this area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house and how peaceful everything was around it! The gravel road to the house was difficult to navigate, even in our SUV. We made it but did get stuck a couple of times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is so serene and quiet with all the comforts of home. Fully equipped kitchen and beautiful views and wildlife. Outside grill, fire pit with chairs to be under the stars.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super nice place!

great stay. great host - fun area not far from highlands
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cabin. Everything we needed. Beautifully decorated and landscaped. Serene location. Easy to get to Franklin and Sylva. Deer grazing in the morning and evening. Perfect to sit outside with our dog on the covered deck. Love the fire pit area. Enjoyed our stay. I would only caution against driving a car with lower ground clearance (VW golf R or similar) as the road had some potholes to navigate. After the first time it’s easy to navigate but higher clearance is better. Mike was kind, caring, and a good communicator. We felt welcome in his home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the stay was wonderful! Cabin was very clean. The host communication was very helpful stayed in touch and very easy to get in touch with.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin

Very clean and well-appointed cabin. Within driving distance of several local towns and hiking trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So peaceful!

So quiet and peaceful. Perfect place to stay in and relax. Close to town but far enough away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4 Day Getaway

What a wonderful stay! It was a perfect size for me, my husband, our son, and our two dogs. My husband is a mountain man and was in his natural habitat. We thank the owner a thousand times for letting us stay in his lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
They had family friendly board games and plenty of pillows and blankets for comfort. They also had plenty of firewood to use in the fire pit which was nice. Cozy place to stay for what we needed it for. There are a few things that were a little disappointing though. The road leading up to the house is pretty steep you will spin your tires and there are a few no trespassing signs on each side of the gravel path leading to the house which makes it appear you have turned down a private driveway with no place to turn around. We arrived around 8:00pm once we located the cabin and there was not a single light on at the house. The toilet was dirty when we arrived and there were dirty towels in the laundry basket in the bathroom. The outside patio string lights are solar and even after charging on the sunniest day are useless. Make sure to bring toilet paper also, there was only 1/2 a roll, we had to go to town to get more.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2026
We have since added landscaping lights so it is easy to navigate once you arrive. We also replaced the pipe in the well, so no more sediment in the toilet. It is rural and no trespassing signs are very common. The shared driveway can seem a bit steep and bumpy for some drivers, but normally hasn’t been an issue.
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