Franklin, North Carolina
Nestled amongst the trees of the Nantahala forest, our 2 bedroom cabin is a great place to get away from the world. Easy access on a paved, county maintained road. There is some day time traffic noise on the road, but the traffic thins out in the evening and on weekends. We have a large deck with gas grill.
No smoking
Not suitable for pets
No parties or events
Not safe or suitable for children (0-12 years)
Check-in is anytime after 3PM
Check out by 11AM
Everything was great. Very nice cottage. Had alot of nice touches . Fireplace was a plus so nice and cozy. Only thing that would have been nice was lighting by driveway. Looked like motion lights were there but did not come on . Definitely will stay again.
Lovely cabin! Very clean and had everything we needed!
We loved our stay at this wonderful “Happy Place”! Everything was just as advertised. Had a great time in Franklin. Hope to be back soon!
Great place to stay for a quiet get-away. Beautifully furnished, every thoughtful touch, and lovely wooded surroundings. A hidden gem!
We had a wonderful time! We fell in love with this well decorated home in the woods. It was an easy drive on good roads. I especially enjoyed the gas fireplace. All I had to do was press a button on the remote control, and we had a real, propane fire every night( logs are artificial, so no clean-up). We didn’t cook there, but the kitchen and outdoor grill were fully stocked. They even have a combo Keurig/ground coffee maker. Attention was made to every detail. Extra toiletries were available in case you forgot something. The baseboard heater in the bathroom warmed it up quickly on chilly mornings. The cleanliness of the home, especially in this post-covid era, was a big plus. Both Cindy and Al were readily available by VRBO messaging when we had questions. We would definitely request this home again when we are in the Franklin/Highlands area.
The inside of the cabin was clean. The amenities were awesome. everything we needed. The outside of the place could use some improvement. Gutters were full of leaves and many items appeared unattended for quite some time. Otherwise it was awesome and fulfilled our needs for a beautiful fall weekend.
This cabin is VERY well done. The sheets/linens are very nice and the place is stocked with almost everything. If this cabin had a stackable washer/dryer, it would be perfect.
I stayed in the Happy Place property with my husband and 19-yr-old daughter. We found the home to be just as clean as all the reviews said and maybe even cleaner! Cindy made the check-in so simple and even messaged me the next day to make sure we were fine and to see if we had any questions about anything. Everything was in perfect working order and I was impressed with the smart features like multiple USB ports in each room for charging devices. The inside of the house looks brand new from floor to ceiling and had all the comforts of home. You can tell that the owners have worked very hard and spared no expense to restore the home. The house was very easy find and was close to town which was nice, however, it sits right on top of a very busy road. The front porch is so nice and big and I was picturing myself taking the perfect nap there, but the road noise was not to be ignored. No one took a nap on the porch but the traffic would die down in the evenings and it was more peaceful then. In fact, I've never seen so many lightning bugs so that was fun! It was amazing to see! Overall, it was a wonderful getaway. Thank you Cindy for being such a wonderful hostess!!
Stayed here for a week to visit some family in the area. This cabin was super clean, well appointed, and very comfortable. For 2-4 people looking for a comfortable place to enjoy the area, its awesome. Bed was very comfortable, furniture is also and kitchen is well appointed. Really liked the large outdoor deck. Only thing on our wish list would be a washer & dryer but we made due. Finally wanted to that the owners for the great communications. We will definitely stay here again given the opportunity!
Second trip was just as good as the first.
Our family visited WCU and then stayed for a weekend of hiking in the mountains. This home was perfect for our family of 4 - cozy, inviting, and close to what we wanted to experience. It was just as advertised and we enjoyed our weekend away. Hope to come back and explore more of the area in the future.
Property was in Excellent Condition. We enjoy the fact that it was well furnished with any items one would need and then some. It was nice to stay in a place that didn't have a single maintenance issue. This was our first time to stay at this property and it will definitely not be our last. Thanks for making our stay perfect!
The property was so cute and very nice/clean! The owners were very responsive and helpful when we had a question about the AC. It’s a good location and not too far from Franklin and Highlands. Would definitely recommend!
Potential renters, listen and read carefully: If you are searching for a beautiful and comfortable mountain cabin vacation, please consider this. The cabin is absolutely fantastic and contains EVERYTHING you would like, need and want from home...all the superlatives in the world cannot fully describe it. VERY reasonably priced, the owners are so, so easy to work with. Really, this has not been a paid advertisement...just an honest review from two very happy and pleased renters! So, do yourselves a HUGE favor...contact book Al and Cindy and book The Happy Place ASAP...you will be glad you did (and that's a promise)! Corky and Debbie Holloway Evans, GA
Perfect weekend getaway!
Cindy and Al have a great cabin that has everything you need for your stay. The kitchen has new appliances and is well stocked with all you needed to cook meals. The living area is comfortable with a smart TV. We were able to stream our You Tube TV without any problem. The queen beds are comfortable and the bathroom is fine. There is a new gas grill on the deck. We enjoyed sitting on the deck in the evenings. It is partially covered so you can sit outside even when it is raining. The driveway to the back of the house makes it easy to access and get you luggage and supplies into the house. The house is close to the road which has its pros and cons. There is road noise during the day which subsides somewhat in the evenings. We have stayed in more secluded cabins in the area but getting to them on the steep gravel roads can be a challenge. We would certainly recommend the cabin to family and friends.
Happy Place was very inviting. It had a beautiful renovated kitchen and dining area and a large deck. Living room and bedrooms were ample sized and tastefully decorated. Owners were quick to respond to questions. They paid attention to detail which made our stay comfortable.
This delightful, cozy, quiet, well-equipped two bedroom one bath cabin made an enjoyable summertime trip to the mountains and time spent in nearby Highlands, Cashiers and Sapphire even better. Thank you!
My best friend and I met here for a long weekend of rest, relaxation and fun. It was the perfect place for us! The cabin was so clean and well appointed. We enjoyed cooking dinner a couple of nights and we had everything we needed to prepare our simple meals. We also enjoyed the deck in the evenings. It was a great location for what we wanted to do. We drove to highlands one day and and another day we drove to Joey’s Pancakes near Cherokee. Our favorite discovery, though, was a beach about 9 miles from the cabin on the river. It was a great way to relax and cool off in the afternoons after our being out and about. I highly recommend this to anyone with a small group/family. Thank you, Al and Cindy for letting us stay at your Happy Place!
The owner put a lot of thought into this cabin. Better than any five star hotel.
We really enjoyed staying at the cabin except we weren't expecting the road next to the house to be as busy as it was. It also sounded like there was animal living in the wall/attic