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'Joshua’s Lodge' w/ Hot Tub + Mountain Views!

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A multi-story wooden building with balconies, outdoor seating, and a stone fire pit.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a pool table, and a television.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a fireplace.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A kitchen with wooden countertops, a built-in island, white cabinets, and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1 (Winter Room)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Autumn Room)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (Cherokee Room)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (Train Room)

2 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Franklin

Franklin is home to this holiday home. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sheffield Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine. Travelling with kids? Consider Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Map
Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 27 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 30 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Western Carolina University - 34 min drive - 47.2 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 41 min drive - 58.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Slanted Window - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tokyo Japanese-Thai Sushi Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tellico Enterprises - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bend - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser Riverside Pub - ‬43 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Joshua’s Lodge' w/ Hot Tub + Mountain Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'Joshua’s Lodge' w/ Hot Tub + Mountain Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Joshua’s Lodge' w/ Hot Tub + Mountain Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Joshua’s Lodge' w/ Hot Tub + Mountain Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Joshua’s Lodge' w/ Hot Tub + Mountain Views! located?

Located in Franklin, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mason Mountain Mine and Sheffield Mine. Old Cardinal Gem Mine and Rose Creek Mine are also within 6 miles (10 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. 112 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 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
Great Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay

We really enjoyed our stay. We spent the weekend with family for our 2 year olds birthday. This lodge is so spacious and is full of so many fun things. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing cabin

Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving’s Trip 2023

Nice place for a getaway; we really enjoyed our stay. House fully furnished and equipped, clean, comfortable, and spacious. Clear information and very good communication with owner. Thank you for letting us stay there!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely will be back!!!

Great location, house is great! A lot to do for the kids, they are really enjoyed!! Fire pit was wonderful, relaxing spot!! Thank you for the Goodies Basket !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cabin in woods

We all enjoyed the fire pit. Lots of games and nice size for family.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2020
Hi Mary, receiving a continuous 5 star is extremely important to us. We even gave you an extra 3 hours past checkout time for your 1 night stay. Anyway, blessings to you and your family. Dennie
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect little cabin

Only complaint no WiFi
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Sorry Ansley, We are having Frontier investigate and fix the problem. Dennie(for Tami Overly)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely amaxing!!!

The house was perfect, They provided Everything you need for an amazing family getaway. They were so accommodating and we will definitely be back to visit again. thanks again!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Matt. We enjoyed having you and your beautiful family as guests and we look forward to having you back anytime. Stay in touch my friend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This cabin was perfect for our youth group from Berlin Baptist Church.

There were so many things to do on our weekend trip to Joshuas Lodge without leaving the property. Pool table, foosball, books, Nerf darts. On top of that they already had treats ready for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful mountain stay!

We came to ride the Polar Express but spent most of our time in the cabin with my parents, my husband and our children. Between the hot tub, cotton candy machine, snow cone maker and games and toys we had the best time! The highlight was the sprinkling of snow flurries we saw when we first arrived. Thanks for helping us make beautiful memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Weekend

Overall a great stay! The house was perfect for our needs. The games and hot tub were enjoyed by all. The driveway was well marked which was appreciated in the dark. Close enough to Franklin but far enough out as well. Cell service was reliable and internet in the house was good. The kitchen has everything you need. We will definitely keep this place in mind for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fun for the whole family

This was our second time coming and I can't wait to be able to come back! Everyone had such a great time playing all the games, enjoying the hot tub, playing pool. I'm really impressed with the added touches like cotton candy machine and s'mores, as well as wood in the wood shed! They definitely go over and beyond to make sure you have everything that you need and that the place is fully stocked.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Big Family Vacation

This place is perfect for all age group families. Plenty of games and things to do. We even saw a cemetery in the property. The only flaw to this property was their were small roaches in the 2nd floor kitchen, a stained toilet, stained shower curtains and one of the mattresses had dips in it. But overall ignoring these tiny issues it was a perfect stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It's all there!!

Joshua's Lodge had all we needed for a relaxing, fun family/friend/pooches time! Tami anticipated any and every detail wonderfullly!! Such a perfect place to gather. Downstairs caters to kids, and upstairs for the more mature vacationers. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Boatwright Family

We absolutely loved the cabin! They went over and beyond to truly welcome us! Our grandkids loved the playrooms, snow cone machine, and the hot tub! We even ended the night making 9smores! Everything was provided for us. We even had a surprise gift in the basket waiting on our furbaby! We are extremely grateful and had an amazing time at the cabin. We will definitely come back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect spot for family fun!

Our extended family of 8 spent a week at Joshua's lodge and absolutely loved it. The two living areas on two levels were perfect for us. Fun and games downstairs and reading and watching nature on the upper floor. We loved having a dining table to fit the whole family. Denny was lovely to work with and quickly responded to every question. One very nice touch, the master bedroom has room darkening drapes which were easy to pull back during the day. The house is just as advertised, all eight members of our family would say YES to another visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place with tons of amenities, games, toys, and snacks

We loved this place and all the little touches but there are 2 things to keep in mind. The "road" to the house is a pretty rough and steep dirt trail. That being said a member of our group was driving a small car and had no problem in the clear weather. Also the cleaning fee is very steep for a one or two night stay. After all the standard fees one night cost over twice as much as the per night fee. However if you're planning on staying for several days the one time cleaning fee spreads out making each day cost much less. Enjoy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and comfortable with enough to do for a family gathering of 11, ranging in ages of 2.5 months to 65 yrs old.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Most Amazing Big Family Vacation

We had 15 people in our crew. There was plenty of room to sleep. Plenty of games. Plenty of seating during dinner. The owners thought of everything all the way down to the small details. You literally only need to bring your clothes and food. The kids loved all the cute snack machines. We had popcorn. Cotton candy amd smores by the fire. And they snuck some of the candy in the jars. The owners even brought over a baby gate for us to use during our trip. We will come back again for sure.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful well appointed home.

Wonderful property. Incredibly well furnished. Two updates to note (different from listing), Gas grill is now a charcoal barrel style grill. They include a chimney starter and a bag of charcoal. Main floor wood fireplace is now a propane gas fireplace. Home was well furnished. Just show up with food and clothes. Fire pit was nice. Loads of room. Lots to do. Very steep gravel driveway and parking areas were quite a challenge for mobility impaired- but not impossible. No handrails, trip issues and unusual entry step heights were also a struggle outside. Had a great stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation Get Away

Joshua’s Lodge was the perfect vacation house for our family of 15 getaway. They really go above and beyond to make sure the guests feel welcome. The kids loved the Cotton Candy maker. Fire pit was awesome we had s’mores. They even supplied everything needed for the s’mores. We definitely enjoyed our stay very quiet and away from all the hustle and bustle. We highly recommend Joshua’s Lodge for your family getaway. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

My family enjoyed staying in this cabin for multiple reasons. Staying up late playing pool and various games that were supplied, relaxing in the hot tub or on the swing and watch the scenery which was amazing and we were able to disconnect from everything and enjoy each other’s company. We were close to great restaurants and shopping, the locals were super friendly. This cabin was so spacious inside and had so many perks for everyone to enjoy we didn’t even get to try everything. The property manager Dennie was an absolute gem. He made sure we were checked in okay and he was kind enough to answer a few questions about the area. We will be back to this cabin for another adventure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun for all

We had a great time from start to finish. Joshua’s Lodge was an excellent spot for our Girl Scout troop to stay. The girls loved all the amenities like the snow cone maker, cotton candy maker, ice cream maker and popcorn popper. There was plenty of room for all and having space to spread out was very nice. We enjoyed a nice cookout and bonfire one night. The girls loved hanging in the hot tub and playing pool. We appreciate everything provided like the firewood, cotton candy sugars, coffee bar, and welcome basket. So many wonderful touches to make the trip extra special. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect 3 day getaway

My wife and a few of my friends decided to meet up and spend 3 days together just to catch up on life. We enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere of the lodge and how spacious it was. It had anything and everything we could have wanted or needed. I don’t think the pictures listed show just how big it really is. There were printed instructions all around the house explaining how things worked and where everything was located. We grilled and enjoyed the fire pit along with the hot tub. I will definitely be coming back to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

We took a weekend trip to the mountains just to hang out and relax. There were plenty of toys and games for the children to play while the adults could shoot pool or watch tv. We all enjoyed the cotton candy machine, popcorn and especially the Hot Tub!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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