Franklin, North Carolina
Welcome to our beautiful mountain cabin! Awenasa is Cherokee for “Our Home.” We hope you love it as much as we do! You'll be amazed by the layered mountain views of Nantahala National Forest in the Great Smoky Mountains. Our cabin sits at 3,000 feet and enjoys cool evening mountain breezes and wonderful peace and quiet. After a busy day of exploring and adventure, take in a beautiful mountain sunset and a sky full of stars. Experience why Awenasa will become your favorite place for a relaxing escape! Our cabin is considered Platinum level for executive travel.
The space
Enjoy our three-level, custom-built mountain cabin. Every space has been designed in unique and wonderful ways, to maximize its use! Details like vaulted metal ceilings, amazing custom lighting, audio speakers in virtually every room, fully stocked kitchen. And then the amazing outdoor areas, with the wrap around deck equipped with four steam bent rocking chairs, table and chairs with umbrella shade, and that amazing 5-person hot tub. With the 4-burner grill and the rustic fire pit - you'll find you have it all at Awenasa!
Guest access
Full access to the house, except for 3 storage closets.
Interaction with guests
We live in Franklin and will be available to take care of any questions or issues that may come up. We are also personally available by phone, text, or email. Lisa and I manage the property. Although we love meeting and getting to know our guests, we respect your privacy and can be invisible if you choose.
Other things to note
Our property directly borders Nantahala National Forest so you will enjoy breathtaking, unspoiled mountain and forest views! Great for bird watching and sightings of wild turkey, deer, fox, and even the occasional black bear, bobcat, and bald eagle. Also, to our east, you will view farmland and century-old barns, even a winding creek in the valley below. The best of both peaceful worlds - valleys and mountain forest!
The neighborhood
Awenasa is located in Franklin, North Carolina, United States.
Our mountain community consists of homes set on an acre or more. Ours is a three-acre lot, so you will have peace and privacy during your stay! Virtually zero road noise, no power lines to interrupt the breathtaking views, completely isolated from other homes, easily accessible on paved roads, and offers such a remote feeling though within easy access to the city of Franklin.
Getting around
Unlike many neighborhoods located outside of Franklin, access to all of the homes in our neighborhood is via paved roads and does not require a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Even with access to highways very close by at only 2.5 miles, from the cabin you will hear virtually no road noise. Such a quiet, private location but still so close to everything you might want or need: Downtown Franklin, Walmart, and the wonderful new Ingles Market grocery store (on Georgia Rd) are all within 7-8 miles.
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8 Reviews during prior Property Management:
Wonderful 4.9/5
A treasure in the mountains
5/5
Stayed Jul 2018
Patricia H.
This home was beautiful, with outstanding amenities and charm. The hot tub and views were amazing. We were sorry we had to leave. A great private getaway.
Submitted Jul 28, 2018
All the comforts!
5/5
Stayed Jul 2018
Gordon D.Grand Rapids
First time up the mountain is a bit of a white-knuckle experience, after that, no problem.
Worth the climb!
Views are amazing. There are 7 areas inside and out where you can relax, play cards, read, or socialize. This custom home has all of the little things that make a vacation great:
A generous welcome basket.
Comfortable beds.
High-end kitchen lacking nothing.
Top of the line Hot Tub with amazing jets and lighting.
Great entertainment and Music.
Great for 2 couples. Highly recommended.
Submitted Jul 19, 2018
Beautiful home, outstanding view! Highly recommend!
5/5
Stayed Jun 2018
Krista D.Chippewa Falls, WI
This place exceeded our expectations. We would definitely recommend it to family and friends. Very clean, well stocked, beautiful area.
Submitted Jun 14, 2018
Gorgeous Mountain Home with All the Amenities You Need!
5/5
Stayed Mar 2018
Christina H.
We were in love with this beautiful home just based on the pictures - trust us, the pictures do not do any justice to the beauty of the home. First of all, I was so impressed with the ingenious use of space both inside and outside. The entire home is beautifully designed and no space is wasted. The kitchen has everything you need to cook nice meals if you decide to eat in. There are two sitting rooms, a bedroom/full bath both upstairs and downstairs and the cutest loft with two twin beds. The best part is the outside - a porch with four rockers and the most incredible view, a patio with a dining table and grill, a fire pit and an amazing hot tub. We enjoyed every moment we were there and we will definitely be back.
Until we visited Franklin, we had no idea what a great little town it is. There are quite a few incredible restaurants (our favorites were Root & Barrel and Rizzo's Bakery & Bistro), many wonderful places to hike and sightsee, and nice shops to visit. The locals are so accommodating and friendly.
We are so grateful for a wonderful time of rest and relaxation in Franklin, NC!
Submitted Apr 10, 2018
Idyllic location for a quiet getaway and base to discover the area
5/5
Stayed Mar 2018
Hannah M.
We stayed at this house for a week of Spring Break. Such a beautiful cozy home with everything one needs and caring, personal touches. It was perfect for our 7-year-old boy, who especially loved roasting marshmallows on the fire and enjoying the hot tub after our hikes. Great location to explore many waterfalls and trails for day trips and only 15 mins to Franklin for any needs. On our days ‘at home’ we got in some good walking just going around the Garden Flats loop! Perfect vacation spot whether you want to be active or just relax and enjoy the stunning view from the deck or hot tub!
Submitted Apr 1, 2018
Perfect place to get away from it all!!
5/5
Stayed Dec 2017
DT- P.
Wow!! What a place! My husband and I spent Christmas here. If I could I would give it a 10. The house is absolutely beautiful, charmingly decorated, and well-stocked. We appreciated the welcoming package and all the little things around the house to make our visit more comfortable. I had no questions as to how anything works thanks to their detailed instructions. The drive was steep but manageable I just kept my eyes closed :) while my husband enjoyed the climb. The view was breathtaking and completely worth the drive. The house is very private and secluded. If you want to disconnect from everything and connect to nature this is the place. One of the best parts of the house is to waking up to the beautiful view of the mountains in the upstairs bedroom. The bed is comfortable and the fireplace in the bedroom makes it super cozy and romantic.❤ The second best thing about the house is the heavenly hot tub!! We couldn't get enough of it. Best hot tub ever!! The style and light made it very relaxing. We couldn't ask for more!! The only negative thing about this place is we didn't want to leave! Highly recommended! Thank you!!
Submitted Dec 30, 2017
Excellent
5/5
Stayed Oct 2017
Holly G.
Excellent stay. All things were thought out. Every need was met. The person/people responsible for furnishing the stay were very considerate. We would love to return every year.
Submitted Oct 31, 2017
Beautiful house with an amazing view
5/5
Stayed Oct 2017
Charles W.Lynn Haven, FL
The house is very nicely furnished and great for 1 or 2 couples. The views from the den and decks are of the valley and surrounding amazing. Highly recommend it.
Submitted Oct 28, 2017
We have been taking a Thankgiving vacation to the mountains for the last 5 years and this was far and away our favorite place! Location was great, cabin was clean and well equipped (including plenty of firewood). There is also a bonus cabin on the property that was perfect if you wanted to get some peace from your peace. :) Todd and Lisa were wonderful hosts and very attentive. They also keep the cleanest hot tub anywhere! Highly recommend!
The home was spotless inside and out. A lot of thought went into all the big and small details being taken care of. You can’t find a better view anywhere in the vicinity that would be as awesome for a vacation. A paved road up the mountain to the top was an added bonus for us as Florida flat land drivers. Comfortable bedding helped provide a good nights sleep. Bathrooms were well supplied with both towels and beach towels for the jacuzzi. Coffee upstairs and downstairs for convenience. Todd and Lisa are great host that love sharing this awesome home with others. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning in the future!
Even more stunning in person. This is a lovely home with beautiful mountain views. It had everything we could have asked for including comfortable beds, great showers, a 5-person hot tub, and complete privacy. (A fully stocked grocery store was within 15 minutes.) It was also very clean and organized; helping us settle in very quickly. Attentive owners were very pleasant and helpful. We enjoyed many nearby hikes and waterfalls. Tip: ATT phones only had 1 bar of service. We bought a Verizon SIM card at Walmart to use as a hot spot.
My wife and I have stayed in many cabins over the last 20 years and this cabin is the top. The owners do everything possible to make your stay perfect. They are close to the property and we’re able to get the internet working within minutes. This cabin has two sitting areas in the house and 3-4 sitting areas outside. The deck and other areas look out over an amazing Mountain Vista. An added bonus is “the shed” which is another sitting area with a large TV, fans, heaters depending on temps and best of all overlooks the wonderful views. House is furnished with everything you need from a full stocked kitchen to firewood. Both bedrooms are actually masters and then a loft with bunk beds. We even had a visit from a mama bear and her three Cubs. Very impressive and amazing! Todd and Lisa are almost as amazing as the view.
This property exceeded everything we could imagine. Everything was first class! The only downfall was we had to leave! The owners are wonderful and easy to communicate to. We will definetly be back! I just hope we can find a time where it is not booked!
- [ ] Awenasa was just what we were looking for with the relative seclusion and tremendous views from inside and outside spaces. The house was immaculate and very well appointed. We were not expecting the attention to details. The extra items supplied made your visit feel special and not lacking for any of the basics. The concept and execution of the entertainment space in the shed was fantastic! It was a very relaxing vacation. We enjoyed meeting Lisa and Todd. We plan to come back.
From the moment you walk in the house you it feels like home. As for the view it doesn’t get much better. It is absolutely gorgeous. We can’t wait to come back.
This was my second time visiting Awenasa cabin and it was better than the first! Awesome views that never got old and made me feel like I could touch the mountains!! Definitely will continue to visit!
Wonderful property with amazing amenities. The view from the hot tub and decks was second to none. Ultimate privacy. You have to check out the small detached shed!! The hosts, Todd and Lisa make sure you have everything you need. No doubt we will be back to stay at Awenasa again!! 5 stars!
This was our second visit to Awenasa....this time to celebrate our 33rd anniversary! We loved the new guest space...the weather was perfect... so peaceful...the scenery was beautiful! Was so nice to meet Todd & Lisa.....super friendly......the best hosts! Thank you so much for sharing your cabin with us. We are already planning our return!
Awenasa will not disappoint! One of the most beautiful rentals with an awesome view that we have ever stayed in. Todd and Lisa are awesome hosts. This was our second time renting their cabin and cannot wait until we are there again in July 2023!
There are no words to describe this beautiful property! This home is so lovingly taken care of and every little detail is so appreciated. Breathtaking views! We are so thankful for the opportunity to enjoy this home this weekend. We just wished we could have stayed longer! Thank you.
We had a fantastic stay. The house was clean and well kept up. Lisa and Todd were easy to communicate with and helpful.
My husband and I rented this cabin while we visited family in Franklin for four days. The pictures and descriptions don’t do the views justice. We enjoyed our time seeing family but the time at the cabin with the views and the cooler weather were incredibly relaxing and just what we needed. Lisa and Todd were very responsive and definitely Supethosts !!
Words fail to express how very much we enjoyed our stay at your home. Every single detail was noticed and greatly appreciated. From the personalized welcome sign upon our arrival, to the freshly scented linens, to the s’mores bucket, to the signs and notes everywhere to help us find our way around, to the immaculate hot tub, to the text to welcome us …. I could go on and on, but the point is made. We felt like cherished guests in a home that felt like it was specially prepared just for us. It doesn’t get better than that! Thank you for sharing your haven above the trees with us - we will cherish our memories here forever! Ps. Our favorites - the lovely restaurant you recommended that’s a gem in the rough as part of the gas station. We LOVED IT - Caffe Rel! Also, the Root and Barrel restaurant - yum!!!! The whole downtown area was just beautiful - very well cared for … a postcard everywhere you look! And … the VIEWS! Who needs anything else for entertainment when you have the views this cabin provides. We sat for hours on the deck just watching and listening and enjoying all we saw … birds, squirrels, wind, rain, clouds, and a magnificent storm! Also - we were so thankful for the note card left on the desk that told us about touring the local falls - we followed those directions one day and had the best day!!!! The Dry Falls was our favorite, hands down! Amazing. Ty for the tips! Another “little detail” that made our visit even better! We hope to come back - this is by far our favorite place we ever stayed … no contest! Thank you to Todd and Lisa for being such gracious and welcoming hosts. You truly are the BEST of the best at what you do! ❤️
This cabin was the nicest cabin with the best view that I have been to! Todd and Lisa went out of their way to make our 26th wedding anniversary the best. We will definitely be coming back.
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