Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary

Franklin, North Carolina
$208 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Serene and secluded mountain views surround cottage, where the melody of a nearby creek and the embrace of lush forest and trails await. This cottage offers a peaceful escape into nature's beauty, inviting guests to relax by the creek side and rejuvenate. A perfect cottage for those seeking a serene getaway. Location: Approximately 8 minutes from US 441; Approximately 35 minutes from Downtown Highlands, NC; Approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Franklin, NC; Approximately 1 hour from Downtown Asheville, NC; Approximately 2 hours from Downtown Atlanta, GA. Things to do: Trails & Hiking, including the famous Appalachian Trail & Bartram Trail. Explore the Nantahala & Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, & Canoeing various rivers. Discover over 300 waterfalls located within Western North Carolina. Follow the Blue Ridge Craft Trail showcasing the region’s rich craft traditions and visit with artists in their studios, shop galleries full of local, handmade artwork, and discover scenic treasures and cultural gems along the way. Year-round festivals and events, including the Appalachian Heritage Festival. Various Museums and Galleries and Performing Arts Center, including Historical Museums, Gem & Mineral Museum, Scottish Tartans Museum (the only museum of its kind in the world). Savor the flavors at area restaurants, cozy coffee shops, craft breweries, and charming wineries. Every Season has it's Special Beauty, Smells, Blooms of Wildflowers, and Herbs. The Beauty of wildlife. Discover the breathtaking tapestry of fall foliage across Western North Carolina where nature paints its masterpiece in vibrant hues. Fall is a great time to visit the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests in western North Carolina to view leaves adorned in brilliant reds, oranges and yellows. This rich display of fall colors often starts at the highest elevation in late September and early October, gradually progressing to the lowest elevation by late October and early November. Peak season occurs around mid-October. At high-elevation, red, crimson, and orange colors are displayed among the sugar maples and mountain maples, yellow hues are displayed with beech and yellow birch, and red displayed with serviceberry, red oak and high-bush blueberry leaves as well as mountain ash berries. Fall flowering species at these elevations include yellows from goldenrod, blues from wavy-leaved aster and eastern agueweed, and white wood aster. Red spruce, Fraser fir and Catawba rhododendron provide a backdrop of green evergreen foliage within many of the high-elevation areas. Cottage Internet: Starlink Satellite Internet. Stream Your favorite shows and music. Stay connected to your family and friends.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Used Local Artist Showcase Some Profits Reinvested In Community And Sustainability Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sledding Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    3 Stairs To Reach Property Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Visual Alarms In Hallways

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Jeff S.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    We had a great time at this property. Marsha takes great pride in keeping this home immaculate for guests. The property grounds are amazing! Love the large yard, amazing view and the creek as well!

  • Rosemary R.

    Submitted Dec 20, 2025

    Stayed Dec 14, 2025

    Marsha, our host was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her home was decorated for Christmas and very festive. Each and every room was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The property was dog friendly and our dog loved the freedom to go out the back door and chase balls and check out the creek. We had access to the laundry room with washer and dryer. The gas fireplace was so nice on the chilly mornings and evenings. We will definitely return to this property.

  • Lynn V.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    My husband & I & our dog, Murphy had a wonderful, relaxing stay at this cozy mountain cottage! It was well stocked with everything we needed & was quite clean & beautifully decorated for the fall season. We spent a lot of time on the back porch & saw deer & other wildlife daily! Marsha was a great communicator & easy to work with! We hope to return again someday!

  • Dayna S.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Home was immaculate and well stocked. We loved the porch, spent hours watching the wildlife show, including 15 deer and a family of turkeys. The home was very comfortable and inviting. Thank you!

  • Harrie M.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    We so enjoyed our stay at this cottage! Beautifully maintained and stocked and one of the cleanest we've ever walked into. Scenery, wildlife and seclusion at it's finest. A short walk down to the beautiful creek offers picnic table and chairs to enjoy quiet private time by the water. Highly recommend this cottage. Host answers any questions very quickly also.

  • Brent N.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    Just as advertised,love the location,host was very nice ,quiet and clean.

  • Eugene L.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2024

    Stayed Oct 21, 2024

    Wow! What a lovely and enchanting cottage in such a beautiful setting! We enjoyed the serenity while drinking our coffee on the porch in the morning and listening to the sound of the creek. We also enjoyed watching the deer in the late evening as the sun went down. This was a great location for us to takeoff on our Harley each day and enjoy the beautiful mountains. The cottage was well stocked with toiletries and cleaning supplies. And, it was without a doubt the cleanest place we’ve ever stayed during our many years of travel! We’ll definitely be back!

  • Andrea W.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    Wow, what an incredible property. It is what we had hoped for and even better. My husband and I stayed here for 10 days with our small dog. We absolutely loved the Serene Creekside Sanctuary and were very sad having to leave when our time was up. The property is beautiful and I loved sitting by the creek and read or just take in the beauty all around. It is very peaceful all around with incredible views. The cottage is very comfortable and has everything you need. I had the best night sleep every night. It is very clean and as soon as we walked inside we fell in love with this place. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the deer and turkeys. There are hiking trails close by and various small towns we visited are just a short drive away. We have stayed at many different VRBOs over the years and this one tops them all. We are looking forward to our next visit in the Spring. Marsha was very quick to respond with any questions we had and is a wonderful host.

  • Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 21, 2024

    This beautiful secluded retreat was the perfect getaway home nestled in the mountains with a wooded creek. We absolutely loved sitting on the back porch every night to watch the deer and turkey come out. Marsha was the perfect host and provided a hummingbird feeder for us to hang and we were able to see them everyday. The home was one of the cleanest rentals and provided all the essentials we needed. We highly recommend this gem and look forward to future trips there.

  • Mona A.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    The house was so nice we had 21 deer visit the yard every night along with rabbits, turkeys, hummingbird. The house was well stocked and very well. only issue was vrbo did not send us code code to get in but ownee

  • Barbara G.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    I stayed at this property for three weeks and this was exactly the vacation I wanted for myself and my Labrador! The property was perfect. Over five acres for my dog to be free to explore and play in. The stream was fun for her to romp in. The serenity was overwhelming. In the morning the only sounds were the birds and the creek. In the afternoon it was watching the deer and waiting for the fireflies to come out. The house itself was newly redone and perfect. Exactly as pictured. Lots of storage space and the kitchen was equipped as well or better than any rental I've ever used. The host was gracious and so concerned for our comfort and enjoyment at her rental. The internet worked perfectly, so there was no problem with TV or cell service even though cell service is often spotty in the mountains. The location between Clayton, GA and Franklin, NC was perfect as well. So much to do in the area that you could hardly run out of amazing places to hike. Restaurants really good as well. Overall this was one the best rentals I've ever had. Will definetly come back when I need a time out! Kind of thinking about how gorgeous it would be in the fall!!!

  • David W.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    My father and I (with my two amazing dogs) stayed here for Memorial Day weekend 2024. What a fantastic time we had. The home we stayed in was EXCEPTIONAL! Marsha and Family thought of and provided everything we needed. The property is beautiful and well cared for. Beautiful views from the quaint back porch. A short walk to a babbling brook with a picnic table.The house itself was immaculate and laid out very well.The beds were super comfortable and we slept like babies. The primary bedroom's bathroom was amazing. Huge stall shower with dual sinks and walk-in closets. Everything was tastefully decorated and just perfected to the point that you just felt at home as soon as you walked in. Host even provided large sheets to cover furniture so my pups could be in my lap without getting fur/dirt on the furniture. Nice touch I thought. Kitchen was stocked with every utensil you might need. Of note a Keurig coffee maker is provided so just bring your K-pods. Location was perfect and EASY to get to. We spent the weekend looking at and hiking to waterfalls in the area.This property is perfect for that as there are at least a dozen waterfalls within a half hour drive.I'm already trying to plan my next getaway weekend. Guess where I'll be staying!!??

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