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A paved pathway leading to a table and chairs set in a garden with a view of a forested hillside.
Dining
TV, fireplace, books
A garden with a paved walkway, a bird feeder, and a stone stack.
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Mill Creek Country Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Franklin

This villa places you next to Nantahala National Forest and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Parker Meadows Park. The villa includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Mill Creek Country Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chatuge Lake - 34 min drive - 30.4 miles
  • Western Carolina University - 39 min drive - 34.3 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 47 min drive - 37.8 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 56 min drive - 47.0 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Slanted Window - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains

2 Bedroom, 2 bath Villa at the top of Mill Creek Country Club in the Smoky Mountains. Gated community With Easy access and paved to the door.

Breathtaking Views every day - Watch the sun rise as while you sip your morning coffee sitting on the screened porch or on the open patio.

Play Golf at Mill Creek golf course - no membership required.

Enjoy all the amenities of a Luxury Villa, full kitchen with appliances, washer and dryer, Direct TV Satellite , High Speed internet
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
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 fire extinguisher
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: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 30

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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Cardinals Rest at Ridgecrest Villa
Cardinals Nest at Ridgecrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains Villa

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this villa?

This villa is located in Franklin, just steps from Nantahala National Forest. Parker Meadows Park is also within a driving distance of 2.3 mi.

Is parking available on site at Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible van parking available.

Is this villa associated with a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this villa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this villa.

Is Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains good for couples?

Couples staying at this villa will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this villa.

Does this villa offer breakfast?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.

Are there connecting rooms at Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this villa.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains?

Yes, every villa at Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains comes with a patio and some offer mountain views.

Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judi M.

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

Mill Creek

Wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Cozy Mountain Villa with a wonderful view!

Very clean with everything you need for a relaxing time in the mountains. The property managers, Jerry & Sally Mass, went above & beyond to answer any questions and see that we had everything we needed. The view of the mountains while we drank our morning coffee was beautiful. We enjoyed our stay 10/17-10/23. Ralph & Barbara Stinson-Florida
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Franklin NC

Our condo was very clean and fullfilled all of our needs! Very easy access to and quiet community! Very safe to take morning walks. Your reps, Sally & Jerry, were only a phone call away, if we needed them. It's a beautiful location! We even saw a pretty fox! This is our 2nd stay there. We'll go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie S.

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

Perfect!

Cardinals Nest is the perfect place to escape to! I live in a very small place nearby and booked this for my family visiting from out of town. It is roomy yet cozy, perfectly decorated, and so well appointed! The owners have thought of absolutely everything. The view is spectacular! Our only problem had nothing to do with the house; it was due to the crazy weather. The snow and ice kept us stranded up there for a couple days until it was safe to navigate the road in and out...but if you're going to get stuck somewhere, there couldn't be a better spot. I highly recommend the Cardinals Nest!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla S.

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

Amazing view

We had an amazing long weekend here. The condo is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Everything we needed was there. We thoroughly enjoyed the amazing patio and the view is spectacular. For such a view, it is a relatively easy drive but do try to get there before dark. It is an easy drive to Franklin. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful condo and great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

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

Very lovely villa with a spectacular view.

Great experience overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Vacation Let Down!!

We set off on our trip to the mountains to a place that advertised a beautiful view!! We arrived at this property only to find the owners were there. They decided to come for the week even though the property was rented. When we told them that we had rented the property they acted as if it was no big deal that they decided to come and we could just stay at another place. This property is managed by a third party, who was as surprised as we were that the owners just showed up. The property manager promptly moved us to another place that was significantly smaller and had NO view of mountains......which is why we were there in the first place!!! They also gave us a significant refund for part of the stay. We appreciated there immediate attentiveness to us and it was not there fault. HOWEVER.....if you can't communicate with the owners enough to prevent this type of behavior then maybe you should drop the property and rent other places. Totally Unacceptable!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

Nothing bad to say

Beautiful, clean property that was perfect for a stress free getaway. Gorgeous views. Easy access for a day of waterfall hunting. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Minna B.

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

Wonderful view

Wonderful view with an abundance of birds and wildlife. Very relaxing and easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

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

Outstanding View

Didn't give 5 stars on cleanliness as the oven was in dire need of a cleaning. Needed a peaceful getaway with a wonderful view and Cardinal's Nest more than delivered. Thanks!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rolando M.

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

Awesome place

We had a great time during our 2 week stay at this place. House is very confortable
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond P.

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

great location and view

would stay there again if in the area
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell H.

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

Loved the villa and view

The villa was very relaxing and beautiful. Everything that I needed seemed to be there. The view was awesome. I've been to the mountains many times but the view there was the best. Loved it😍
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy A.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

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