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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
View from property
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Gold City Gem Mine
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Franklin

With a stay at this cabin in Franklin, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 4-minute drive from Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. .This cabin is 17 mi (27.4 km) from Western Carolina University and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Gold City Gem Mine.
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What's nearby

  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gold City Gem Mine - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Rose Creek Mine - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Mason Mountain Mine - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 14 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe REL - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Slanted Window - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Charro Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

NEW Designer Log Cabin, Ridge Top Views, Highlands & MORE

Want an award winning stay in the mountains??

For the best in luxury and comfort, book a relaxing vacation at this desiner log cabin.

With deluxe amenities, including comfortable furnishings, tasteful custom interior decor, hardwood floors, double stoves, and solid lofting beams, you'll love staying in this 2-level home designed for hosting!

Large Log (NOT from kit) designer log cabin took years to hand craft. Offers the ultimate combination of style, ridge top mountain views, convenience, quality relaxation, and amenities.

No Detail was spared!

Enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and watch mind-blowing sunsets from every room. The view is especially spectacular from the large multi-section wrapping decks.

Highlands Retreat Cabin features a large stone-faced log fireplace for cozy indoor gatherings, as well as an outdoor fire pit, perfect for eating S’mores around the campfire. Find plenty of entertainment options inside the cabin to unwind after a busy day, including a high-speed Wi-Fi, and ROKU TV /w Amazon, Your Tube, and Netflix Access.

Cook feasts in the fully equipped kitchen, plus wine cooler. The main kitchen includes custom granite countertops and a Viking microwave. Double Ovens, Large Island and plenty of Plates & Glasses.

Share family-style meals together in the large eat-in dining room, panoramic breakfast nook (that has a round table for gaming later in the evening), or take time at the end of a long day to relax on the outside wooden decks, with enough tables and seating to comfortably spread out.

Bed/Bath Arrangements

3 bedrooms Each with Private Full Ensuite Bathrooms!


Additional cots upon request for additional members or guests w/ fee.

• Main Level: Master Bedroom with King, attached Full Bath and full garden jetted tub and walk in shower.

• 2 Loft Queen Bedrooms. Full Baths in each. with additional Bunkbeds. with private ensuite full bathroom in each one!

• Floor One Has a round table (extra not including the dining table) for Gaming table & area for chess, checkers, or cards / or Breakfast Nook.

Easy access, incredible views, 5 star luxury hotel bedding! Down pillows, bamboo sheets, and many extras!

There is no hot tub the hot tub is closed. We’ve had it removed.

Location Details

A short drive to the acclaimed highlands and waterfalls featured in 'last of the mohicans'. 45 minutes from Asheville NC, 30 Minutes from the newly expanded Harrahs Casino, plus there's plenty of rural hiking in the surrounding area. 30 Minutes to the Biltmore Estates, 30 Minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway. We are right in the center of the Blue ridge mountains!

Important Property Notes

• The owner of both properties lives next door and is available should you require any assistance during your stay. He takes great pride in these beautiful properties and would love to show you around this retreat!

• Certified Eco-Friendly Property: Energy Saving Doors & Windows, Low VOC Paint, Reclaimed Wood

**Property Managed By: Nicole

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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NEW Designer Log Cabin, Ridge Top Views, Highlands & MORE Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

ketch n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super house!

Beautiful place! Several bugs cause it’s remote! But it’s very clean!There is a hot tub in the pictures but there is no hot tub.It’s super quiet!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tom K., Cornelius NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Mountain Cabin

Overall, we were just amazed at this beautiful property. Very spacious and well appointed. We would have given a hands-down 5 stars had it not been for initial mechanical and electrical issues. Lamp bulbs burned out, lamps not working at all, no electricity in master bedroom for our first night - outlets, lamps, ceiling fan and tv had no power. We were also disappointed the sliding glass door from the master bedroom to the gorgeous balcony was broken and could not be used for our stay. We notified the property manager immediately and received a timely response. Although that didn’t correct any issues. We made a trip down the mountain and in to town to buy light bulbs and batteries for the tv remote since they were dead. We are so very thankful the property owner was nearby to respond timely and solved as much as he could on the spot. The following day he arrived in the morning to correct as many remaining issues as possible. He was so easy to work with and dedicated himself to make sure we were comfortable and satisfied. We can’t thank him enough. Once most of the issues were corrected by the owner this became a fantastic stay for the week. We would definitely come back to enjoy this wonderful mountain home. It is too bad the house wasn’t quality-checked prior to making it available for occupancy.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Guests

Overall the house was nice. The views were spectacular. However, the road getting up the mountain was rough. We told our guests to rent SUVs. I wish there had been an electronic lock for the door. We contacted the property mgr and was given the location of the key. Also, there weren’t photos of the additional bedrooms or bathrooms. They were a bit disappointing. They both have a queen bed and set on bunk beds. Also, their en suite bathrooms were super dated. Having said that, we booked at an amazingly low rate so it was worth it 🙂.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gil M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as great as the last time.

We rented this cabin exactly 3 years ago during Covid, and were blown away so we came back. Still an amazing value with a million dollar view. Fresh paint and a brand new deck were a nice surprise. Central location makes activities easy, yet the cabin is VERY private and peaceful. Can’t go wrong with this one.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best mountain cabin out there!

Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin

We stayed at this cabin for 10 nights. When you enter this home you are just in awe of the A frame windows and view. Brand new deck where I enjoyed coffee every morning, and they have a keurig or normal coffee pot option :-). The kids loved having their own rooms and bathrooms plus being in the loft was super exciting for them. The upstairs bedrooms do not have tvs (ours are just on their phones anyways) but the master bedroom and living room do. Kitchen is nice and had all cook wear that we needed. The only tiny thing was the water pressure in the kitchen wasnt good, which was probably just a faucet thing (easy fix) and there is a nice breakast table and a 6 person dinner table which was great for our family but the chairs were a bit dirty. Road up to the cabin is a little steep in some parts and bumpy but our van made it up with no problem plus we always saw deer in the afternoons. If you forgot anything on vacation or need anything there is a walmart and a brand new Ingles that just opened up down the road. I definitly recommend especially if you want an authentic cabin in the Smokey Mountains. We would stay here again :-)
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheree J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply Amazing!!

The cabin was great, the only thing was we didn’t have enough towels. But it worked out. And I don’t remember getting any instructions on what do with trash and laundry. I hope it was ok with what we did. Thanks again and I hope that you found us to be great people h that you would rent to again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maura W.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING VIEW

This property was amazing. The pictures do not do it justice!! My favorite part was watching the sunrise in the backdrop of the mountains. The property owner was qick to respond to any questions and made sure everything was ready for our visit. I would highly recommend coming here!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Britterny B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent experience

We Loved our stay at this gorgeous cabin with it's gorgeous view! The property manager and owner were very helpful, the location was excellent for our Smokey Mountain trip! Can't wait to come again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D. N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to relax and unwind!

An awesome property with amazing views! Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Stoney W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ruined our vacation

The property looked as if it had not been rented in months. There was trash in the yard and all around the front porch was trash and cigarette butts. Inside the place was filthy, there was dried up blood in the fridge and dead bugs on some of the beds and all over the floor in every room and all the bathrooms. The living room floor was covered with ash from the fire place. When I called the owner she said the place had been cleaned and was ready to go. So when we checked in and told her that it was dirty she said she would send someone out to clean it. We went into town and came back hours later( about 2 hours after the listed check in time) and no one had been out to clean. So I called the owner and she agreed to give me a full refund but she only gave me back a partial amount. So she not only ruined our vacation but stole money from us as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim O., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful setting, comfortable stay and great hospitality.

View of pond and mountain each morning was a delight. Cottage was full of comfort - from beds to sofa and chairs. Kari had so many special touches for us: K-cups, snacks, even a toothbrush and toothpaste which came in handy when our grandson stayed a few nights with us. Air hockey was a huge hit with him as was roasting marshmallows and the hot chocolate k-cups. Easy access up driveway, and into town. If you arrive at night, just slow down for the sharp right turn into driveway. The pond is right there by driveway, but not easy to see at night. We expect to be stay here again in the future and enjoy it all over again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

MARK G., HOLIDAY, FL

Disliked: Cleanliness

good but could be a whole lot better

This cabin is beautiful but not easy to get to. The property needs a lot of TLC. The Cabin needs a deep cleaning and repairs. the water pressure is lousy. they have a big bug problem dead and alive. the wrap around porch needs to be replaced
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Kathy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very quite Excellent view

Very secluded with a beautiful view. No walking trails in the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R., Goldsboro USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

This home is absolutely stunning!! The views from the living room make you not want to leave . We had 7 people in our group and a baby and we all had plenty of room to spread out. I enjoy cooking and took full advantage of the large kitchen. The drive up was easy and was centrally located to the things we wanted to do. I would highly recommend this cabin! Also, the owners were great at answering our questions in a timely manner
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Jay C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Cabin

The cabin was great. Better than we expected. We have rented many cabins over the years and this one ranks as one of the best. This was my first experience renting a vacation property from Vrbo and was someone disappointed. Vrbo left us hanging in regard to what I consider vital and important information and status of the upcoming rental. We were unable to get specific info leading up to the rental date. Did get plenty of computer generated emails but communication with Vrbo representatives was cumbersome and sparse. Made several attempts as the rental period approached to get info for entering the rental property. Received one email stating that in entry instruction would be emailed on the day of the rental period. Never received that info. We drove hundreds of miles not knowing how to get into the property, often stopping to check the mobile app for awaited instructions, which never came. We were very fortunate to find the cleaning service still there when we arrived. They provided the keys to the property. The anxiety we experienced could easily have been avoided. There were no rental instructions at the cabin such as how to operate TV, property info, or anything. But overall, the property was delightful. Vrbo service left much to be desired.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view and privacy

Great place to stay. Biggest complaint was hot tub is inoperative and obviously has been for a long time. This isn't mentioned in the property description and in fact it includes a photo of the hot tub. That is one of the requirements I used to decide where to stay. Very, Very disappointed with that. Fix the hot tub, treat the outdoor wood to remove the weathered look, stop filling the soap bottle in the guest bathroom with water (no soap left in it), provide check out instructions, and this would have been an amazing place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely beautiful!

We had a wonderful stay here! I personally loved the way it was furnished; rustic, but not your cliche cabin decor (you know, bear decor and quilts everywhere). It was very elegant; we didn't even want to move the table settings, they were so pretty! And that couch!! I cannot get over the couch; it was part of the reason I chose the cabin. The WiFi wasn't strong, but you're in the mountains! The view from the deck (wraparound deck) was lovely! While there aren't any photos of the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms (and baths), know that they are spacious and each includes a queen bed and a set of bunk beds. The kitchen is well stocked, if you plan to cook. The jetted tub in the master was a wonderful way to relax after a long drive to get there. We did not receive the level of communication from the host here as we did for the condo we rented in Gulf Shores for the first part of our vacation, but I imagine the condos have more turnaround than cabins well outside of the Smokies. We were not given any check-out instructions, so we kinda had to wing it. :) The road getting to the cabin is not the greatest; there are lots of ruts. But our minivan made it just fine. Overall, this was a wonderful "home away from home" to return to after a long day of hiking and waterfall chasing. I can see myself wanting to rent this same cabin should I decide to come back to the area for more hiking. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful with Fantastic Views!

This is a wonderful property, clean, large, comfortable beds (tempurpedic), well furnished and of course has fantastic views! While a windy narrow gravel road leads to the property, we never encountered another car (just some deer) and the best views are never easy to get to - well worth it and I personally loved the drive up the mountain. I highly recommend this property! (Do note, the hot tub is not operational; but the fee was refunded.)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Property

My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The property was beautiful and spacious. The views from the back porch are amazing. Will stay here again and recommend it to all!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular view.

Our stay was great and the view was spectacular, however, I would like to point out two things that are listed as amenities that do not exist. 1) The lower level "game room" does not exist or it's not available at this time (the door is locked). 2) There is no expanded cable TV service. The only option is to stream from services like Netflix or Hulu on the large screen TV at the main level (you will need to use your own account for any of the streaming services). If you want to steam from other services you will have to bring your own Apple TV or device and connect it to the TV and the Internet. One last thing, the hot tub/jacuzzi outside the master bedroom seen on a couple of the pictures is not functioning. Per the owner, there is some kind of city/county ordinance for short-term rental properties that prohibit its use.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

matt r.

Beautiful Cabin, horrible situations!

It is amazing cabin, alot of small things need to be fixed/repaired. The roads to the cabin are horrible and in need of gravel and repair. If you go 4 wheel drive is needed. The owner is very nice and trys to help you feel better and relaxed, but needs to address the issues. When arriving after the dangerous roads and tow truck, We had to wait outside for an hour and a half for the place to be finished cleaning Acctulley 4 hours after check in time. After all the cleaning and waiting, I still stepped on glass that went in my foot as I went to bed. After all of this we enjoyed the time and few but was scared to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving in the Mountains

A great place to celebrate a family get together. A genuine log cabin newly constructed of massive timber logs with a huge fireplace and spectacular view of the Smokey Mountains. Host was very helpful and even supplies a huge quantity of firewood for us to enjoy the week long. Nicely furnished, with fully equipped modern kitchen and dining room seating for 10. Highly recommended !!

10/10 Excellent

Gary N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view

We came for the view and were not disappointed. Spacious and clean. Check in was extremely easy even though we were late arrivals. Would stay again. Cabin is off of an unpaved mountain road, but our regular SUV was more than enough to get the job done. It was really quite easy to get to and from the main road.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

great time!!

Very excellent property. cozy , warm and comfortable. The only disappointment was the hot tub not working. We had that as a hard checklist item when we were looking for a house. I would suggest investing in fixing the faulty wiring or take it of the web site.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020