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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
    ‪18 min drive‬

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (93)
The price is CHF 243
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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About this property

Entire place

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

River Access and just 3.5 miles from Downtown Franklin

A Great Riverbend Escape has a nature trail 1/4 mile hike to the river to picnic, fish or just watch the world go by to relax--or you can drive to the river. If you are adventurous bring your own kayak/canoe/life vests and drive it to the river to put in and cruise down the scenic Little Tennessee River. This Property is located 3.5 miles from Downtown Franklin and is an official Appalachian Trail-friendly destination. The Franklin area is rich in gems and minerals and is known locally as the "Gem Capital of The World"; gem mine is located 2 miles away. Close to Nantahala Outdoor center for rafting and zip lines. Close to town but feels like you are in the Nantahala National Forest. Also, check out our Great Lake Escape Rental Cabin on Lake Nantahala #135801 WE HAVE AN OUTDOOR CAMERA TO MONITOR IF MORE THAN 6 GUEST, PETS, OR PARTIES ARE OCCURING. READ HOUSE RULES--GUESTS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONTRACT AND GIVE PHOTO ID
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 8 minutes by car from Mason Mountain Mine
As a guest of River Access and just 3.5 miles from Downtown Franklin, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Cherisse

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,320 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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River Access and just 3.5 miles from Downtown Franklin Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfortable.

This property was nice, quiet and clean. It's in a neighborhood but all the neighbors we passed by were friendly and waved in passing. Conveniently close to town but not too close. It was just right for our stay while visiting family. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry K.

Liked: Cleanliness

rock hunting and fishing

The place is great. Only issue i might have had was it was not as easy as i thought it would be to get to the river. but we found other places to go. over all i would for sure go back. I give it 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Completely Sterling Experience

I can't say enough kind things about Cherisse and this location just outside of Franklin. We had a lovely time, the property was remote enough that we were never troubled by light, noise, or neighbors (although the neighbors I saw on my morning walks were also lovely and very conversational), but close enough to town that we had more than everything we needed at our fingertips at all times. Amenities and beds inside the house were more than sufficient, and I am particularly grateful for the supply of coffee I found in the kitchen. Check-in was easy peasy, with thorough and thoughtful instructions front and center on the counter. Check-out - equally frustration free. My girlfriend very much appreciated the small honey bottle - the bear is already placed with care above our photos in the dining room. Book with confidence - Cherisse will have your back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Needs a new master bed.

The location is quiet and beautiful. The house is nice and the host was fine, but the bed was horrible. My husband and I ended up sleeping on the couches because of the bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Hayley N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Place to Sleep

We didn't spend a lot of time at this property because we were in town to see family. It was perfectly adequate for our needs and provided a very comfortable place to sleep. Cherisse was very communicative and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nichole K., North Port

Liked: Cleanliness

Good for a short stay

The property was clean. It could use some updating. The beds were older and so was the towels and furniture. Its ok for a short stay but it also has no internet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters' getaway

Wonderful accommodations & close to family. Will recommend this property to other family members.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great mountain escape

This property is an excellent find. Everything was as advertised. The location was quiet but convenient for many of the activities in the area. Our family had a great stay. We just wish we had more time off for this vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home.

Beautiful home. Fabulous host, easy to contact. Will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Private Cabin

My family and I had an amazing time, and the cabin was everything we could have asked for. It was clean, comfy, and private. Yet, it was close enough to downtown Franklin and many of the natural attractions. Cherisse was a wonderful host, who communicates very clearly, and answers any questions. I highly recommend this place, and look forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Oh my gosh such a beautiful place. My husband stated that he thought the home was modern rustic. We came to visit the Whistle stop, which we did and had such beautiful accommodations when we got backe the this house. House was Uber clean and the Host was wonderful. She checked on us during our drive up from the Augusta area to make sure that we made it safely or if we needed any extra help with the directions. The directions she gave were spot on and place was easily found. She has a prepared notebook for set up and leaving instructions that were easy to follow. We all had a great time and will share the VRBO with family and friends. Thank you Cherisse, for a comfortable place for us to lay our heads.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Franklin

The lovely 3-2 house as just perfect for my stay. It was located near my the place I needed to be. The owner was very organized and the house was immaculate. I would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway!

We enjoyed our stay! It was a nice home at an affordable price. As a heads up to future guests, I would like to add that our GPS took us to the wrong location but when we called Cherisse she stayed on the phone with us until we arrived at the right house. If you are staying here, I would definitely recommend following the directions sent via email ahead of time rather than depending on GPS. The GPS took us down a very rough dirt road that did not appear to be the best area to be in. Cherisse checked on us after the arrived to make sure that everything was good and was available when we called the next day to ask a quick question. The only recommendation I would make would be to add Wi-Fi service. We appreciated that we were not charged a cleaning fee. Thanks Cherisse for opening your home to us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy and Healthy

So nice to have a place to stay when visiting my family, where I know my kids are safe and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin

Cherisse has a beautiful cabin. Always well stocked. We enjoy our stay there as always. Couldn’t find a better host. Top notch
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Centrally located

The house looked small from the outside but was impressed with the inside. We were there to hike on the Appalachian Trail and this house was located just a little away from what i wanted but it worked out ok. We didn't spend any time outside since it was cold but the location was quiet. Overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

SAM C.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT PLACE

This place is very nice, I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

October Stay in Franklin NC

We needed a place to stay for the weekend that had 3 bedrooms. This location was the perfect size and only 13 minute drive from where we spending our days. The leaves were starting to change which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

Cherisse was kind enough to leave the lights on for us for our anticipated late arrival. The home was immaculate. The home is located in a very quiet neighborhood. Cherisse left us a bottle of honey as a gift, which was so fun and thoughtful. I appreciated her prompt communication and the attention to detail in her notebook. She does not have wi-fi but we were able to use our mobile hot spot, so our son could do his homework. The next door neighbor was very helpful with sharing directions to the river and to see waterfalls in the area, which were spectacular!! Would highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day Getaway

Our family had a great time for Labor Day weekend. The house was perfect for our family of 5. It was super clean and we had everything we needed. We enjoyed walking down to the river. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful time

Every thing you need,great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim g.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT FOR GET A WAY!

The house is perfect for a small family that want to just get away into a quiet secluded place. Cherisse is a perfect hostess. She makes sure that everything is as it should be, but quietly stays away unless needed. The home is well equipped with all the essentials and then some. The area has a lot of things to do for the family or just the adults. Rate this one A-! plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay and would book again. The cabin was spotless and in a great location. The owner was super responsive and made the experience a great one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was great!

Great private place to stay with short walk to river. Cabin was clean and comfortable 😊 good times!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kory s.

Liked: Cleanliness

All the peace and quiet I was looking for

Great communication with the property owner. Super awesome clean and comfortable. Took the family this time next time it'll be a excellent getaway for me and the wife. The owners were super helpful when they saw it may be dark before we arrived she offered to go turn some lights on. Definitely on my favorites list.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023