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A Wilderness Retreat Cottage In The Mountains Of Western N. Carolina
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9.8 out of 10
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3 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 6 148 sq m
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Franklin, NC
- Place, Mason Mountain Mine7 min drive
- Place, Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine8 min drive
- Place, Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts8 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
A Wilderness Retreat Cottage In The Mountains Of Western N. Carolina
A WILDERNESS RETREAT is located in Franklin North Carolina. Franklin is in Western North Carolina surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest.
Franklin is well known for it’s gem mining and it’s natural beauty of it’s surrounding misty mountains. Well located, Franklin is right over Georgia’s state line and about an hour’s drive from Tennessee. There are numerous trails and natural attractions in Western North Carolina.
We have recently updated our cottage. We have painted and refreshed through out, with new bathrooms, the kitchen has new quartz countertop and stainless steel appliances. The basement bedroom has been redone and we have added a/c splits, all to help make your stay as relaxing and comfortable as possible.
Our town has plenty to keep you busy. There are various festivals and special events, along with local activities throughout the year. Additionally, there are numerous surrounding towns with their own style and charm. If you just want to relax, sit on our porch watch our beautiful sunsets, enjoy our fire pit, hear the rustle of the leaves, and admire the view and the sweet fresh mountain air.
We hope you take in the beauty of Franklin and enjoy your stay in the beautiful Nantahala wilderness.
Franklin is well known for it’s gem mining and it’s natural beauty of it’s surrounding misty mountains. Well located, Franklin is right over Georgia’s state line and about an hour’s drive from Tennessee. There are numerous trails and natural attractions in Western North Carolina.
We have recently updated our cottage. We have painted and refreshed through out, with new bathrooms, the kitchen has new quartz countertop and stainless steel appliances. The basement bedroom has been redone and we have added a/c splits, all to help make your stay as relaxing and comfortable as possible.
Our town has plenty to keep you busy. There are various festivals and special events, along with local activities throughout the year. Additionally, there are numerous surrounding towns with their own style and charm. If you just want to relax, sit on our porch watch our beautiful sunsets, enjoy our fire pit, hear the rustle of the leaves, and admire the view and the sweet fresh mountain air.
We hope you take in the beauty of Franklin and enjoy your stay in the beautiful Nantahala wilderness.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Franklin
Located in Franklin, this cottage is in the mountains. Rose Creek Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mason Mountain Mine and Whistle Stop Mall. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Franklin, NC
What's nearby
- Rose Creek Mine - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
- Mason Mountain Mine - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
- Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
- Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
- The Factory - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Caffe REL - 6 min drive
- Slanted Window - 5 min drive
- El Charro Mexican Grill - 7 min drive
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Bojangles - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Susan Sanchez

We have a fun cottage in the woods just a couple of miles from the center of Franklin. We love the beautiful wilderness that surrounds our home and also the ability of going into town within a 5 min drive. Franklin has a lovely Greenway for taking a nice walk or bike ride by the river. The downtown area has cute shops with fun antiques and wonderful eateries.
Why they chose this property
We are in a quiet community with lovely homes yet we are surrounded by beautiful trees. We are a 5 min drive to the center of town. Our town has lovely antique stores and yummy eateries.
What makes this property unique
Franklin is unique in that it is the Gem capital of the world. People come from across the nation to enjoy our gen mining and the Gem Mining Festivals. We are also centrally located in the western part of the state of North Carolina. We are a short drive to Highlands, Waynesville, Cherokee and and Asheville.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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