Franklin, North Carolina
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Start your next adventure and step into Placid View - a Scenic Solitude, our picturesque, cozy 3-bedroom home, nestled at the top of the Great Smoky Mountains. You’ll be greeted with 360 degree, panoramic views of the mountains, golf course, and the Nantahala National Forest!
Our carefully designed mountain retreat is the quintessential outdoor getaway, central to many of the adventures found under North Carolina’s expansive skies. Perfect for family fun, couples’ retreats, visits to the Great Smoky National Park (less than an hour away), to the quaint town of Highlands (45 minutes away), or the hustle and bustle of Asheville (80 minutes to the majestic Biltmore Estate). You can also stay local in the historic town of Franklin and find a wide array of activities such as hiking, biking, gem mining, antiquing, exploring waterfalls, and trekking to Wayah Bald.
Located on an acre at the top of a gorgeous mountain, you’ll have plenty of space for sprawling out and enjoying the fresh mountain air in privacy. Get ready to take in clear night skies full of brilliant constellations from the back deck— whether it’s a cold winter night or a fresh summer evening.
Placid View, a Scenic Solitude is fully equipped to be your home-away-from-home. The kitchen is furnished with stainless steel appliances and of course, all you need for coffee each morning! Enjoy your meals
together around the kitchen table or take it to the back observation deck for an epic barbecue. You can also enjoy your morning coffee on the outside porch as the sun rises. Bedrooms include a master suite
with a king bed on the main level, and two bedrooms, one king and one queen (for a total of three) on the lower level. With two full bathrooms and one half-bath, there is plenty of space for everyone to
keep up with daily routines before hitting the Great Smoky Mountains or taking a trip into Asheville or the Highlands.
After hiking through the Appalachian Trail or visiting Franklin, decamp to the living room for a movie night. This comfy space includes a flatscreen TV with cable and streaming access to HBO & Hulu. There is also a TV in the master bedroom and another on the lower level. Or pour some
hot cocoa and gather around the living room’s gas fireplace, looking out the windows at the expansive landscape. It’s especially idyllic in the autumn when the rolling hills and bouldering peaks unfurl their
leaves of reds, yellows, and fiery oranges. There's nothing better than wrapping up in your favorite fall clothes and setting out on a leaf-looking adventure. While Placid View feels just the right amount of secluded, you’re still only 6 miles away from historic downtown Main Street. You’re close to many outdoor adventures like fishing, rafting, horseback riding, and golfing. While you’re here, be sure to check out some fantastic hiking trails, including Rufus Morgan, Tellico Gap, Big Laurel Falls, Pickens Nose, and more. The car ride to the Highlands through the windy mountains is a must-do. Along the way, stop at Dry Falls, which gives you the rare treat of walking safely behind a waterfall.
Thanks for looking, and we hope to see you at Placid View a Scenic Solitude soon.
This property has gorgeous views from the deck, living areas, and master bedroom. It was very clean and welcoming touches greeted us upon arrival. Kristi always responded quickly with questions prior to our stay. The only thing I would change is that the listing should make it clear that the cleaning fee does not include having to take your trash with you when you leave. That was inconvenient and unexpected.
We really enjoyed our stay! The property was clean, exactly as described, comfortable, and had a gorgeous view of the mountains. Easy to get to, and a great home base for our visit to Cade’s Cove, Sliding Rock, and Deep Creek tubing in Bryson City. We can’t wait to come back!
The house is at the end of a paved road at the very top of a hill. Steep, but made it fine in a minivan. Interiors and decks were very clean and appear recently remodeled. Views are spectacular on both sides. The rear detached deck features a gas fire table. Isolated, quiet, and serene.
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The entire experience from beginning to end could not have been better. Such a pleasure for my first time using VRBO. I really didn’t know what to expect and this property and the host was above and beyond my expectations.
The views from the property are very much as promised by the photos. The lights and shadows play over the mountains in ever changing patterns from the dawn. Especially memorable for us was when a beautiful mist, early one morning, covered the valleys to the east and west of the dwelling, with only a few wooded valley islands peeking above it. The location is convenient to Franklin and many hiking trails as well as river recreations. We hiked trails to the west and north, mostly within 10 miles driving distance. The dwelling is clean, comfortable, well maintained, many windowed. The property manager was consistently responsive, and promptly handled a situation which arose when one of our party left some property at the dwelling after final departure.
Very nice and spacious home with everything you need. Robert called to let us know he had gone up and turned on some lamps and the porch light. We were coming in after dark so this was a wonderful welcome. House was very clean. The deck off the living room has a beautiful view. We were able to see several deer each morning in the side yard. Anything that we could have possibly needed was available. We ate dinner at the house each night and the kitchen was well equipped. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. We were very satisfied and hope to visit the area and stay again.
We had a wonderful stay with beautiful views from every window. Property is very open and bright with a cozy feel. . Kitchen was very well stocked. Lots of outside seating with great views. Great location close to everything we wanted to do. Nearby waterfalls worth checking out. We wish we could live there. Our only suggestion is having entry code available before arrival.
The house and view was more than we hoped for. This was our first time in Franklin and it will definitely not be our last. The house was very clean and comfy. For those who worry about the beds, don’t! They were very comfortable and supportive. We slept like babies. The water pressure in the showers were fantastic also! The view from the upper porch was Heaven sent. Nothing like waking up in the morning to miles of mountain tops, blue skies, drifting clouds, and the quiet sound of nature. It was so peaceful! Grab a cup of coffee, and you are set for the day. Robert was awesome! He made sure we were in and comfortable. He was very helpful with ideas about restaurants and places to visit! Dry Falls is a must!! I could go on, but better not. ?? We hope to visit again soon! Thanks for a wonderful time!
Really nice, spacious property that is close enough to civilization such that you have easy access to grocery stores, etc but is nestled into a nice secluded lot providing plenty of privacy. Has its own observation deck for sunrises and large deck out back for sunsets. Door Dash actually delivers to this property which is convenient (and unbelievable at the same time lol). Cherokee with Casino and Smoky Mountain Parkway for spectacular Mountain View’s are great Day trips to take. Robert was responsive and accommodating. Home is huge with nice layout. Great place for family and friends to gather or for a quiet weekend of Meditation and Yoga. Views are spectacular. If I had to recommend anything to the owners it would merely be to perhaps add a couple of amenities. Game room is spacious but not really any games in there other than cards and puzzles. Plenty of room for a pool table or ping pong table , shuffle board, something. And a hot tub would be nice. Plenty of room for it. But despite any of that this is a great place to stay at a good value. Would definitely return.
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