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Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!

Riverfront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Interior
Outdoor spa tub
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 143200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, The Factory
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Franklin

This cabin places you next to Nantahala National Forest and within a 10-minute drive of Tessentee Bottomland Preserve. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • The Factory - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Mill Creek Country Club - 21 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Cullasaja Falls - 28 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Dry Falls - 38 min drive - 21.8 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Leo’s Caffe Italia - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 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.

Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!

Start your next adventure and step into The Franklin Lookout, our picturesque 5-bedroom cabin in the rolling landscape of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, where you’ll enjoy long range sunset views and amenities for everyone. This kid friendly oasis is located on 4 acres of privacy and stocked with everything you'll need. Our carefully designed mountain retreat is the quintessential outdoor getaway, central to hiking, fishing, the Appalachian Trail, and cute mountain towns.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Exterior

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 3 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please let us know how many and which breed!

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 23

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this cabin?

This cabin is located in Franklin, just steps from Nantahala National Forest. You'll also find Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Prentiss Bridge Stream Access within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this cabin?

No, there isn't parking available at the cabin.

Is this cabin adjacent to a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront cabin include a fireplace, a jetted bathtub, and a kitchen.

Does Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this cabin.

Does this cabin include breakfast service?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cabin allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.

Does this cabin have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cabin.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!?

Yes, every cabin at Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! comes with a balcony.

Reviews

Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property as described! Hope grandkids can come in the future as it is very kid friendly. We were looking for a relaxing weekend and it was perfect along with some hiking and waterfalls!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

We had 16 people staying together and this property offered enough space for everyone to have their own place to wind down. This location checked off all of our big ticket items like tubing down the "O" in cherokee and golfing in Franklin. Franklin is sooo cute! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora S.

Comfortable Stay and Beautiful Views

Our group of friends had a wonderful stay at this lovely mountain home. The location and surroundings are peaceful with great views of the mountains—perfect for a relaxing getaway.The home itself is thoughtfully furnished with very comfortable beds, good quality bedding and towels, and a well-stocked kitchen that made cooking together easy and enjoyable. We especially loved spending time on the wraparound porch—grilling, dining, listening to the birds and soaking in the scenery (especially at sunset) from the table and chairs provided.Check-in was seamless with a convenient code entry, and the directions from the host made getting there a breeze.There were a few minor cleaning and maintenance issues—likely due to a difficult group before us—and one area had a non-functioning HVAC unit (happens to us all). However, we reached out to the host who responded quickly and made plans for these items to be addressed. These small things didn’t take away from our overall experience.We really enjoyed our stay and would absolutely return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Impressive cabin with great views

Couldnt ask for more, quiet, calm and cozy
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin and host!

We had a wonderful time at this cozy cabin. The views were amazing and the scenery was so relaxing. The cabin had all the amenities our family needed: lots of board games and toys for the kids and a full coffee bar for mom and dad. The hot tub was nice on cool evenings. Best of all, the host was super responsive. We brought steaks to grill out but when we got to the house, the grill had been blown over by the wind and was broken. We contacted the host and she had a new grill delivered from Lowe’s the very next day! We were so impressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Britt and her husband are amazing hosts, that have clearly put so much thought into every detail of this home and rental process. We had a 1, 2, 3, and 7 year old with us and they loved every minute! So many toys, the “playroom” in the loft, and the wrap around porch with a latched gate were an absolute hit for them. They supplied plenty of baby gates to keep the littles safe from the stairs. They even had pack-n-plays and strollers to use if needed. The entire home was wonderful, very clean and spacious, with so many thoughtful little “extras”, and a GORGEOUS view, but as a mama - the way this home accommodated the little ones made it a 10/10 for me!! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

What an amazing home!

Everything was simply perfect at this amazing retreat! Julia
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky C., Gulfport USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time in Franklin

We had an awesome time at the cabin in Franklin. The downstairs kitchen could use more dishes and cooking apparatus. The host was fabulous and responded immediately to each message. The area is absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnson W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property for two families/kids

Beautiful home and owners have thought of everything when it comes to younger kids. Full kitchen on main and lower levels give families the opportunity to have their own space. Wrap around porch is where we spent most of our time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ambrose H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Mountain Getaway

We loved this charming hillside cabin home. Secluded but yet just a short drive to all of the nearby vacation activities. Our host kept in touch to make sure that our stay was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome cabin in Smoky Mountains!

If you are ever in the Franklin, NC area and are looking for an experience, The Franklin Lookout is the place to stay. The property is secluded with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. The amenities list goes on forever, the hosts check in with you daily to ensure that you have everything you need, and the cabin is beautiful! My family and I can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

It was amazing, everything was perfect. The host was attentive and the view was amazing. Wish we could stay forever!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Franklin Five Star Cabin

This cabin has it ALL! What a beautiful place to spend time with family and friends to create long lasting memories! The porches give amazing views to show Franklins natural beauty. The inside offers all the amenities and five star place would have and enough rooms for a large party! We will absolutely be back !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as it says… and better!

Our family of adults stayed over Christmas and had a wonderful experience. Beds were comfortable, had hot water and alllllllll we could ever want in games, cozy blankets and thoughtful touches all through out the house. Thank you, Brit! We plan on coming back in 2024!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maeve H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

10/10...no notes ;) This property is exactly as advertised. We spent some time away from home as a family arpund the holidays and it was exactly what we needed. From the communication to the amenities to the location, it was all on point. They even had Christmas decorations up to make it feel festive and cozy. We drove about 45 mins to Bryson City for the Polar Express train ride one night and then stopped by Highlands Outpost (20 mins) the next day for snow tubing and s'mores. This is probably the best rental we've ever stayed at, and we'd stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Gathering

Outstanding venue to host our family gathering, we had 8 adults and 4 kids and plenty of room to spare at The Franklin Lookout. We also brought three well behaved dogs for a small extra fee and they were in heaven at this cabin. Britt goes above and beyond on all the accommodations in the house. I travel a fair amount and this is one of the nicest rentals I have stayed at. It has activities for kids, people, dogs and also has enough space for a calm, relaxing experience for anyone that is just wanting to unwind. My family goes to Franklin once a year, definitely check out Caffe Rel if you are in the area for food, odd location but outstanding food. Thank you for sharing your beautiful space with our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic place

This is the absolute best VRBO family place we have ever stayed in. It was super clean and the extra touches made us feel so very welcomed. The children’s toys and play areas were amazing. The property mgr responded immediately to any questions that came up. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need. Bathrooms were well stocked. The views from the porch of the Smokies were incredible. It was more than roomy enough for our group of 8 adults and 4 young children. It is a 5 Star plus place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendall G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

Absolutely amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayson L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorable vacation experience

Bring our first log cabin experience our family was prepared for the worst. We were pleasantly surprised to find this vacation stay was once of our most memorable ones we have had to date! Almost every detail was thought of and almost every thing you would find in your own home can be found here. The lookout is breathe taking and one of the most scenic settings to have of a mountain scape. This has a little bit of enjoyment for every age. Spacious enough for two families and convenient enough to call your home. The Host is absolutely amazing. I almost thought I was staying at a luxury resort with his accommodating and eager they were to assist with my request. This is hands down one of my favorite and e table experiences I’ve had with vacation rentals and I would definitely stay here again and every time I am in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy E., Madison, MS

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

Look no further! Book now for the perfect family or couple/friends experience! We’ve stayed at many VRBOs and this one is at the top of the list if you have a large group! There were 6 of us and we had room for others if needed. Two full kitchens, large porches and bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 washers and dryers, every kitchen item we needed, and I could go on and on. So clean and comfy. We left for a few outings but mostly stayed in and visited, played games and relaxed. Every sunset and sunrise was priceless. Fabulous kitchen appliances and gas grill. Everyone agreed we will return to the Franklin Lookout when we come back to the area. We will miss the fabulous wrap around porch where our dogs enjoyed playing too! Britt is the best host and has done a great job making guests feel like it’s their own home. You won’t find a better place to rent. ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

We had a great 5 days here. This cabin was everything we could’ve asked for and more. It was perfect for all 8 of us. Clean, spacious, and Britt provided everything we could’ve needed! We can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred E. B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home away from home

Everyone agreed this was the house we want to visit every year.We have tried two or three other cabins,and by far this was our best experience.Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Weekend

My family and I rented this place for my dad's 80th. It was very well appointed and the views were out of this world! We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022