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Almost Heaven – Porch Swing Mountain Getaway

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A rustic stone cabin with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck.
A wooden porch with benches, a stone wall, and a view of the surrounding forest.
A remote cabin surrounded by dense forest, with a clear view of the surrounding mountains.
A wooden porch with a swing chair, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a television.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double sofa bed

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in the mountains. Rose Creek Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sheffield Mine and Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting.
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Map
Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 36 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Western Carolina University - 37 min drive - 47.5 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 40 min drive - 47.9 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 50 min drive - 65.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Slanted Window - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Almost Heaven – Porch Swing Mountain Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Almost Heaven – Porch Swing Mountain Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Almost Heaven – Porch Swing Mountain Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Almost Heaven – Porch Swing Mountain Getaway located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rose Creek Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine. Mason Mountain Mine and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was amazing very clean. Dustin (Host) was very welcoming,friendly, answered phone, kitchen was amazing.large rooms. All in all a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, spacious, includes most anything you may need. Enjoyed seeing all the wildlife! Would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the review, Velma. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! Best, Mark and Amanda Dorsett
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was in an easy to get to neighborhood. Lots of wildlife to watch and listen too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2026
So glad you enjoyed the wildlife, Elizabeth! Thank you for your review and for being a valued guest! Best, Mark and Amanda Dorsett
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a tremendous experience! We will use again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2026
We're tremendously pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay, Clint! Best, Mark and Amanda Dorsett
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t have asked for a smoother experience
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2026
So glad you had a great experience, Jose! Best, Mark and Amanda Dorsett
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We fell in love with this property time we arrived! The view!!!!! And the way the home is arranged reminded me of my grandparents home along with the perfect separate area for our military son who needed some down time of his own! The listing said two vehicles max, but when I asked if 3 could possibly fit, they got to work moving an old wood storage piece, cut the area and voila, 3 cars could fit! We had the best time visiting our daughter for WCU’s family weekend, even brought her dog with us! The only thing I’m sad about is that we had to leave! I would have loved to have spent more time here in the peaceful solitude!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was a fantastic getaway. Did have issues with the Wi-Fi. We hosted our local family for Thanksgiving yesterday accommodations were great and they had all the things that we needed. Host was very responsive. Will definitely stay here again when we’re back in Franklin. and need a place to stay. The wood-burning fireplace was a nice addition that we were not expecting. You got some firewood from a local store and made for a really nice evening with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
We could not connect to internet reach out to connect person issues was not fix for stay . Toilet run all the time had to fuss with the flusher handle . Light under cabinets for kitchen sink had a very loud noise and could not use our keep on. Would not recommend this property and would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from Almost Heaven – Porch Swing Mountain Getaway on 4 Feb 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m genuinely sorry to hear that parts of your stay were frustrating — we truly want every guest to feel comfortable and cared for. Regarding the Wi-Fi, we were not aware there was an issue during your stay and only learned about the outage after your review was posted. At that time, we confirmed with Frontier that the entire area was in the middle of a transition from DSL to fiber, which included our cabin, and they were not servicing DSL outages during that conversion period. The fiber installation was completed on 12/4/2025, and the Wi-Fi now works better than ever. While we could not have fixed the outage on-site during your visit, if we had known you were experiencing a problem at the time, we absolutely would have worked with you to lessen the inconvenience or come to an arrangement that felt fair. The toilet handle and the under-cabinet light are small maintenance items that we would have addressed right away. However, we did not receive any messages or calls about these issues, and our caretaker and customer service team have no record of contact during your stay. We truly wish we had known so we could have made your visit smoother. Given this, a 2-star rating still feels disheartening, because we genuinely want to make things right whenever possible and are always willing to respond when guests reach out. This cabin has been in my family for more than 35 years. It’s our home away from home, and we love sharing it with guests so they can enjoy the space as much as we do. It’s always hard to hear when someone leaves feeling disappointed, and I sincerely hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. We’d love the opportunity to provide a much better experience.
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