Bird-watcher's creekside cabin with screened porch, fireplace, yard, & firepit

Franklin, North Carolina
$125 avg/night
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Wake Robin

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Wake each day to the serene sound of bird calls and soak in the scenic splendor of Western North Carolina at this peaceful, creekside cabin. Perfect for bird-watchers and nature lovers alike, this private hideaway takes full advantage of its rustic setting with features including a large yard with pea-gravel walking paths, a wood-burning firepit, and a wraparound screened porch where you can relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the creek, along with visits from passing wildlife. The home is situated within easy reach of great hiking trails, fishing opportunities, gem mines, and beautiful waterfalls like Cullasaja Falls. Charming, downtown Franklin is only 11 miles away.

You'll be able to enjoy all-day comfort on the spacious screened porch, with features including seating areas, an outdoor living area, and a dining table. Stretch your legs with a stroll around the property and stop to linger awhile under the gazebo. A separate porch area offers a quiet spot to sit beside the creek and also comes equipped with an outdoor fridge for cold drink storage. Evenings can be spent around the backyard firepit or in front of the wood-burning fireplace in the living room.

An adorable retro-style fridge, a farmhouse sink, gorgeous wood counters, and an updated stove/oven are equipped for easy home cooking. A single-serve Keurig coffee maker is provided for morning brew convenience. The living room is well-furnished for family gatherings while the separate den provides a quiet spot for remote working or reading.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by our good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Streaming services are available with guests’ own account(s).

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Security camera details: Entrance of home and back yard.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) 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

    Unit Size: 832 Sq Ft (77 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Italian Spanish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Stereo TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Gravel 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. Note From Host: Smoking Is Not Permitted Anywhere On The Premises. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Heang

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    Perfect for a quiet getaway. You're a 20-30 minute drive to any conveniences but if you want an adorable cabin with everything you need, stay here. From the kitchen, to the decorations, to the outdoor cooking area, everything was well thought out. The best part are the covered and screen porches. I spent more time outside eating, reading, and working than inside.

  • Cameron B.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2025

    Stayed Nov 19, 2025

    The cabin is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The porch and outdoor spaces are excellent for enjoying the outdoors. We loved our stay and hope to return!

  • Melanie J.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    Most perfect little cabin ever. Super clean. Well stocked kitchen. Comfy beds. Lots of amenities. All the porches! Have already booked to stay again!

  • Vera O.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    Loved it

  • Patrick O.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 7, 2025

    This place is perfect. Everything is so well laid out for the ultimate mountain cabin get away from the decor to the amenities and cleanliness. We enjoyed it so much so we booked it again for 1st week in November while I am attending a class in Franklin.

  • Pamela P.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    Nice get away from it all....no tv or internet.

  • Christopher B.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    My family loved this property. Our kids played in the creek and I think we used every chair on the wrap around screen porch. What a place to escape and enjoy the cooler summer temperatures of the mountains.

  • Wendy J.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    The special touches make this place so great. The huge porch had many different seating areas, with lights, fans, and personal heaters - it made the place so much bigger than it was, which was already substantial. Three different types of coffee machines, the dedicated office space, and the cleanliness of the place also added to our enjoyment of the property. Note that it is 20-30 mins of winding roads to get to Franklin or Highlands.

  • Gwendolyn P.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    We enjoyed the cabin. It was very comfortable surrounded by the wonderful sounds of nature. The little touches added to the coziness of the home. The family can gather together in the living room, outside porch, where heated are for cool nights. The space was just what we need. Definitely would stay again.

  • Gwendolyn P.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    Thoroughly enjoyed the comfort, the amenities, relaxing atmosphere, timely communication. Overall space invited family gathering and space to be alone.

  • Leonard G.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 26, 2025

    I can’t recommend this cabin highly enough. Clean, landscaped, next to a small creek, nicely appointed with everything you need and a huge amount of screened in porches so you can enjoy nature. One of the best stay experiences I have ever had.

  • kelly j.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Mar 30, 2025

    We very much enjoyed this location and its beautiful creek and knickknacks. Loved the screened in porches. perfect for bugs. Nice and peaceful. Would love to go back definitely recommend and no cell service which was amazing.We had a minimal issue with sugar ants and contacted the company right away. I would recommend the company put in place a how to use guide for stuff around the house. We could not utilize the sauna as there was no instructions and no instructions on what was going on with the outside heaters. I did contact the company and they did reply via email, but there was no information on how to work them. The heaters were not working outside due to the owner needing to update the outlets.

  • Katie K.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    This was our second time staying at the cabin. Such a peaceful place to relax and get away from it all. The cabin is furnished beautifully and the location is just off of the beaten path but still close to restaurants, shoes, and fantastic hiking trails! Highly recommend!

  • David A V.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    This home is adorable, charming and with beautiful views. Totally loved our stay. Highly recommend this place. Cashiers, NC is close by as is the town of Franklin, NC.

  • Virlyn B.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Sep 25, 2024

    Very nice and clean. Peaceful setting

  • Donna R.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    We loved everything the home the surroundings and especially how amazing and peaceful everything was. Fabulous neighborhood and very wonderful neighbors that were so awesome made our stay even better.

  • Larry B.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    The entire property is beautiful, well-kept and inviting. But the large amount of screened-in porch space may be the best thing of all. The WiFi and TV was great, the beds were comfortable and everything just made us want to stay there—in spite of the fact that we had a wedding (and related activities) to attend.I would love to return again!

  • Joe T.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    We loved staying at Wake Robin. The bottom line • We LOVED it and will absolutely be back The Good • The Screen Porches. Lots of great places to sit. AWESOME • The queen bed was comfortable • Everything (almost) was well-labeled • Beautiful on the mountain • The fire pit • The grill inside the outdoor structure • Great communication with Vacasa • The decorations – my wife loved them. They put a lot of attention to those details (as a guy, not as important to me) • Instructions – all of them were really clear, before we arrived and once we got there The Bad • Honestly, the only negative was that I couldn’t figure out how to turn on the sauna, so I couldn’t use it

  • Sterling S.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    Nice secluded cabin in the foothills of the Smokies. Well appointed and decorated. Excellent water pressure. Expansive screened porch. Very nice washer and dryer area. A/C that works very well when needed. 20 minute drive to Franklin; 30 to Highlands or Cashiers. Truly enjoyed our week-long stay.

  • Beneta H.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    Cute cottage. Very private

  • Pamela E.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 5, 2024

    The cabin is tastefully decorated in a chic modern antique style. Many small details were included with the highlight being all the outdoor screen areas! We enjoyed our stay!

  • Lamar G.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Great place to kick back and chill ?

  • Jonathan L.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    We will be back again. The listing matches what you see when you get here, and it is a beautiful space. Lots of butterflies in the middle of July here

  • Melissa B.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    This cabin is the perfect romantic getaway. The screened in porches were the highlight of the home for me. The creek that runs behind the house was so peaceful and serene. The queen bed was very comfortable and we slept as well as if we were at home. We didn't cook a lot at the house, but the kitchen is fully equipped. We would gladly stay again if coming to the area.

  • Christopher M.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    This is our second time staying at wake robin which speaks for itself. We absolutely adore this place and all it has to offer. It is so serene and peaceful from the flowing stream and mini waterfalls to the bird watching. It’s hard to feel any of life’s stressors here. All of the outdoor lounging sections have a different unique feel to them. The beds are so comfortable after a long day of hiking and exploring all of Franklin and surrounding areas have to offer. We will definitely be back! Thanks wake robin.

  • Dawn H.

    Submitted May 20, 2024

    Stayed May 17, 2024

    Everything about the cabin was wonderful! The attention to detail and guest comfort was unbelievable. We were truly able to relax and enjoy nature.

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