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Ridgetop Manor 43 acres of fresh air and room to roam and breathe 50 mile views

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire cabin

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 173700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Pet friendly
Kitchen

Explore the area

Franklin, NC

Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
‪1 min drive‬
Sheffield Mine
‪14 min drive‬
Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
‪14 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Franklin

This cabin places you next to Nantahala National Forest and within a mile (2 km) of Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

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What's nearby

Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
Sheffield Mine - 14 min drive - 4.2 miles
Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 14 min drive - 4.3 miles
Gold City Gem Mine - 14 min drive - 4.3 miles
Mason Mountain Mine - 18 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬25 min drive
‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬25 min drive
‪Sheffield Mine - ‬13 min drive
‪Huddle House - ‬24 min drive
‪Franklin Cafe - ‬24 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.

Ridgetop Manor 43 acres of fresh air and room to roam and breathe 50 mile views

Ridgetop Manor 43 Acres Escape the city to your own mountain top. No neighbors. FRESH AIR and room for everyone to roam!!! and breathe. Circular driveway. 50 AMP ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION Bring food and stay up top for days and days, self contained. We even include FIREWOOD. Far from everyone yet close enough to the city if you need it. Amazing 50 mile Views of the beautiful smoky mountains. Partially paved road.
EV hook up bring your electric cars and get a full charge on our 50 amp service!!! June and July are minimum four night rentals
Thanksgiving and Christmas are one week rentals.

Ridgetop Manor Unbelievable views NOT just of the trees 50 feet away. 43 acres of privacy Circular driveway plenty of parking. Large open sky fire pit, WE INCLUDE FIRE WOOD!!! All pictures on this site were taken from our home. A beautiful home with beautiful views. VERY PRIVATE!!! . 10 minutes from town, Owner built and operated 6 large bedrooms four with king beds one with a queen and a twin over full bunk bed, and one with adult bunk beds. 3.5 baths in this upscale 3700 sq ft cabin on 43 private acres with 4/10ths of a mile long circular private driveway. Wrap around covered porch with large sundeck, OWNER MANAGED , 2 fireplaces with one in the master suite. 26 foot cielings in the great hall. large bedrooms with 3 foot wide handicap access doors. We built our home in 2006. child and pet friendly (sorry, no cat's) Unbelievable views. Lots of parking. Smokey mountain getaway. Wifi hotspot 96 REVIEWS on other site we could not transfer to VRBO We
Love VRBO!!

THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS ARE ONE WEEK RENTALS. JUNE AND JULY MIN 4 NIGHT STAYS

Franklin sits on a hill above the Little Tennessee River. The surveyors who chose the site in 1820 admired its beauty, laying out the town with Main Street facing the Cowee Mountains to the east and the Nantahala Range to the west. Though ringed by rugged summits, Franklin was linked to population centers by well-worn trails. It soon developed into the market center of southwestern North Carolina, a role it retains today, especially for the building trades, furniture, and jewelry. Richly blessed with gems and minerals, the town was once touted as the “Gem Capital of the World.” Franklin is also justly proud of its crafters, including quilters, woodworkers, potters, basket makers, and glass artists. The Franklin Press, founded in 1886, is the oldest business in the county. The Macon County Historical Society, operating in the old Pendergrass Store, and the Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are perennial favorites with tourists. Franklin is also a gateway town for the Appalachian Trail, which passes nearby, attracting hikers almost year-round. Franklin showcases the rich commercial and community history of this North Carolina mountain town.

The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

jerry van hoeven

Languages

English

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Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster

Bedrooms

6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

3.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Free firewood
Garden

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

In the mountains

Things to do

Golf

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

Electric car charging station
Garden
Unit size: 3,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: No cats

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20

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: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Ridgetop Manor 26 Acres of Fresh air in Room to Roam. Private

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this cabin?

This cabin is located in Franklin, just steps from Nantahala National Forest. You'll also find Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine and Sheffield Mine within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this cabin?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Is this cabin associated with a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

Is Ridgetop Manor 43 acres of fresh air and room to roam and breathe 50 mile views a good place to stay for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at Ridgetop Manor 43 acres of fresh air and room to roam and breathe 50 mile views?

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

Does this cabin provide breakfast?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Ridgetop Manor 43 acres of fresh air and room to roam and breathe 50 mile views?

Yes, every cabin at Ridgetop Manor 43 acres of fresh air and room to roam and breathe 50 mile views comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.

Ridgetop Manor 43 acres of fresh air and room to roam and breathe 50 mile views Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Jun 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property with Mountain View’s from every angle.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kajlie K.

Apr 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria W., Greenville

Feb 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

If you are looking to just get away from everything and relax. This is the place for you. Beautiful scenery all around.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ann scott r.

Dec 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas at the Big House

We totally enjoyed our Family Christmas at The Big Log Cabin. We had 3 college granddaughters. They enjoyed it also. Most enjoyed fire pit. Hopefully we will go back again soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan E.

Dec 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Views

Great place to stay with amazing views!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia W.

Nov 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding bliss

This location was perfect for our little family to celebrate our wedding. Jerry was the absolute best host. And the cleaning crew does a phenomenal job. The view is indescribable.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Nov 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful easy geeling

Stayed Fri-Sunday for Western Carolina University homecoming/tail-gating. Easy directions, beautiful location. Clean, comfy and stocked to meet our needs. Space for everyone! Lower level accessible. Fire pit area we did not use, however we will make time next time! Beds were comfortable, we did not utilize the bunk beds, but a fun space for kids to sleep! All appliances worked well and were clean! The host is wonderful! Very informative and responsive! Thanks for a great time! We will return!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry K.

Aug 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Getaway

Fantastic communication! Dogs will be in heaven! Nice house with ample room to spread out. The driveway is pretty steep to get to it, you can get there in a car, but have to be familiar with driving in the mountains. Overall not really an issue for our group. Loved it! If I could change one thing it would be the checkout time of 10AM to 11 or 12, I don't really love rushing or waking up early on the morning I am finishing up vacation to get out of the property. That is a very small detail though, and I would certainly highly recommend this property to anyone with a large group looking for a great place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee F.

Aug 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and peaceful family time

Great house and area! Our family had so much fun hanging out here, plenty of space and includes everything you’d need.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell W.

Jul 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn S.

Jul 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Mountain Stay

We stayed at Ridgetop Manor while visiting family in the area. We had about 15-17 people at the home during the day and had plenty of room to relax, cook, converse, and just enjoy each others’ company. The property was amazing and the kids had so much room to run around outside, or around the wraparound deck during those rainy moments. The home was comfortable, large, and had every cooking utensil we could ever need! The owner was so accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. He was also available at the drop of a text or call. I would highly recommend a stay at Ridgetop Manor if you’re ever in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

Jul 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful family experience

it was perfect. Road to Ridgetop Manor was not expected, but it was manageable. The place is unbelievable; and worked out well for my family of 14. Jerry was wonderful to work with. He was a perfect host.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Jul 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Enjoyed our time in Franklin. House was large and well appointed. Property was clean and host was very responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl E.

Jul 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Loved the cabin layout and the covered wrap around porch. It was very secluded and quiet which was what we were looking for. The town wasn't very far away if anything was needed. The drive going up was a bit tricky but we had no problems. Everything we needed was provided, we just took food. Jerry was very helpful with any questions we had and a great host!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

May 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Sorry I missed it

Booked this property for me and several friends on ADV Bikes. Unfortunately, I got sick the day before the trip. My friends had a blast and kept face-timing me to show me how awesome the place was! The owner is very responsive and communicative. The house is exactly what it claims to be and the views are amazing. Will book this one again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alonzo T., Chicago, IL USA

May 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

My Little Sisters College Graduation

My family and I came up to see our youngest sister graduate from Western Carolina University. Ridgetop Manor was the greatest place to spend time together as a family considering we had a party of 15 staying! The directions to get up to the cabin can be a little tricky to understand but once you find the correct road that leads you straight there, you won't forget it! The road is a single-car length wide, so you must be careful when driving either up or down! The driveway offered plenty of space for our vehicles to park and move around. The deck was beautiful, we were able to see the view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, We grilled out on the deck and were able to enjoy an amazing meal out there with the picnic table available! Every morning of our stay we all sat on the steps or the rocking chairs available to us and it was so peaceful! The living room, dining area, and kitchen are all in the same proximity of an open area that is great for those who want to sit at the kitchen area, at the dining room table, or even sit on the couch and all be a part of the same conversation. When it comes to reception, as an AT&T user, it worked great, but for others who had Verizon or T-Mobile, there was little to no service. We had a family 5k Fun Run and did laps in the driveway and had a blast! It was around 40 minutes away from WCU but it was worth the view, privacy, and space. Ridgetop Manor was a beautiful place to spend time as a family to cherish such great memories together!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Apr 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Space!!

This house is amazing!! Jerry the owner was very helpful and available. I loved the views from the front and rear porches. It is a wilderness wonderland. If you are looking to get away from civilization this is it. The wind blowing thru the trees and all the bird calls, just amazing. The fire pit was great and Jerry provided firewood.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nuria C.

Jan 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location Ridge top Manor

Absolutely Beautiful.. The views are stunning Total privacy plenty to explore on the property. The host Jerry was helpful and available for questions. The home was clean and fully stocked

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy E.

Jan 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Women’s retreat

Such a beautiful cabin with just the right amount of room for our group of ladies. Jerry is wonderful to work with and truly cares about your stay being the best it can.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V.

Jan 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Ridgetop manor

Very good welcome. It is a very nice and quiet place to rest. I definitely recommend it

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Jan 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas in the Mountains

2023 was a rough and sad year for my family. Spending Christmas at Ridgetop Manor was a break we very much needed. The home, the surroundings, the views were just amazing! We loved seeing the deer, the sunrise and the sunsets were amazing! We couldn't have asked for more. Jerry was wonderful to provide any and all information needed. He was also right about the drive up. The first day was intimidating for this Florida girl, but as he said every day afterwards was easy. We loved our week and look forward to another stay at Ridgetop Manor!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noelle M., Lancaster, SC

Dec 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

GORGEOUS

Omg!! What can’t I say about this place! Beautiful! The views are amazing!! Jerry is the best property owner I have ever rented from. Communication was spot on! We had a family of 16 staying here! It was our Polar Express trip! The grands thought we were staying at the North Pole AND Jerry helped make that happen ! He had the house decorated for Christmas! The house is gorgeous and has every amenity you can think of. We DEF. Will rent from him again! This was the best trip we have ever had as a family!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M., Fort Myers, Fl

Dec 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical family gathering

We wanted to have all the kids in one place for a rare gathering. Ridgetop Manner was the place! Stunning 360 views with lodge feel. So pretty, we had our wedding by the fire pit! Limited cell and WiFi facilitated lots of board games and bonding. Well-equipped kitchen for lots of meals together. Jerry was great, and he’s right, trust Waze to get you there. Yes, it looks like you are turning into the gem mine at the bottom! The drive was a little daunting the first time (and a little frightening for our party who came up the first time in the dark), but totally manageable. Our stay was all we dreamed of. If we can ever get everyone together again, we’ll definitely come back! Thanks, Jerry for sharing this lovely place.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

angela w.

Nov 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Family and I came up for Polar Express. This property is for sure way up the mountain which was fantastic for us. Will stay here in the future...

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Aug 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

FAMILY MEMORIES MADE

We had a awesome time, place was beautiful, everything we needed. Great comunication with Jerry.. everyone thanked me for finding such a good place to stay.... would definetly reccomend to others.. thanks Jerry

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023