Nestled in the Mountains near Dry Falls! Easy access!

Franklin, North Carolina
$145 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Newly remodeled private modern farmhouse with easy access, nestled amongst the trees in a quiet neighborhood with rocking chair front porch to sit and listen to the Cullasaja River and enjoy a cup of morning coffee! Also enjoy the serene outdoors right in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains just minutes from downtown Franklin and Highlands/Cashiers. The waterfalls are a must see! This house sits right above the Cullasaja river so the sound of the rapids is in your back door! During the falland winter you will have views of the river from the porch! We are just minutes from area attractions If you enjoy hiking, waterfalls, gem mining, snow tubing, rafting, fishing, riding motorcycles, and beautiful scenery this is the place for you!

We are centrally located between Franklin and Highlands/Cashiers. We are just minutes from Dry Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. The closest grocery store is 6 minutes away. Downtown Franklin is 8 minutes away with shopping, eating, and breweries. We are just 45 minutes from the Cherokee casino and 10 minutes from the Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center! There are a lot of hiking trails in the area as well. Standing Indian Trail Peak, Nantahala National Forest, Wayah Bald Fire Tower, and Bartram Trail just to name a few.

We offer a fully equipped kitchen should you choose to eat in or just relax and go downtown to grab something from one of the local restaurants and take a stroll through all of the quaint little shops!

We like to refer to this property as Turtle Haven. It is named in a tribute to our parents. My mom and dad called each other “Big Turtle” after my mom endured chemotherapy treatments and lost all of her hair. She would be in bed under the blankets and my dad said she looked like a turtle. From that day forward they called each other “Big Turtle” . This is our way of keeping their memory alive. We hope you make lots of memories here just as we have!

Come visit Franklin, NC and see why “life is better in the country” and where southern hospitality is a way of life!

***There is a security camera on the exterior of the house. No indoor cameras!!!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Security System Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1100 Sq Ft (102 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rafting Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Area Rugs In Public Areas 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 Elevators Smoke-free Property Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Nancy

    Submitted Oct 17, 2023

    Stayed Oct 13, 2023

    Very nice & clean. Close by other cities & found walking trails with waterfalls. Kids loved the big yard to play in.

  • Amanda D.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 6, 2025

    This house was beautiful inside and out. The views were stunning. And the house was very warm and cozy. Our family enjoyed our stay very much.

  • Christine S.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    If respite from noise and city traffic is what moves you, this is the place to find it. We loved our break from the hustle and bustle of our hometown; kitchen was easy to cook in, the beds were comfortable, TV was fab, outdoor area was beautiful and our host (Selena) couldn't have been more easy to reach/responsive. 5 stars!

  • Rafael D.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Very clean home. Couldn't really see any neighbors so the privacy was nice. Would love to stay again.

  • liana m.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    Great location. Beautiful flat yard and you can hear the river flowing by. House was clean and very comfortable

  • Douglas B.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Very nice and clean house!

  • Gail K.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    A wonderful private little place with a private road with it’s own address, im the mornings we walked around the house in an endless loop, enjoying the quiet and feeling like we were the only ones in the area. Inside, everything was meticulously clean and thought out. A coffee cabinet with all the supplies, farm kitchen table, a huge huge kitchen window with great view of the backyard trees and the mountain beyond, cute decorations everywhere, gives a nice feeling. Note that traveling anywhere from that location is 30-40 mins, but it’s worth it because if driving through all the beautiful hills and valleys.

  • Amanda S.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay here. It was in a quiet neighborhood, and the house was very kid friendly. I'd recommend it to others in the future.

  • Kim W.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    I rented this house for family members coming to visit for a family reunion. It’s beautifully decorated and extremely clean. My family really enjoyed their stay at the house.

  • Megan D.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    Great property. Very clean and updated. Enjoyed our stay.

  • jack c.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 19, 2025

    Enjoyed staying in this delightful home near Franklin, N. C. It’s our 2nd stay and we always enjoy the convenience, cleanliness and comfort of this home away from home.

  • Imogene V.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    The cute house was perfect for 2 couples. Room for everything! Thank you so much!

  • Quintessa B.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    My family of four came to the mountains to celebrate my birthday. The home is clean, quiet, cozy, and inviting. The view of the mountains from the kitchen window is amazing. The host has done a great job of making the home welcoming. There were so many small touches that made the experience feel like home. My family enjoyed sitting at the kitchen table eating and talking, playing games in the living room and sitting in the rocking chairs on the front porch drinking coffee, The property is close to several waterfalls which we also explored. It is a perfect place to get away for peace and quiet. My husband complained about the wifi bandwidth. I was secretly happy about it because it gave us a chance to unplug and reconnect. Great stay!

  • Janet P.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    Turtle Haven was in a quiet location along the banks of a beautiful river. It was very clean and well-maintained. I loved the farmhouse theme.

  • Andrew W.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2025

    Stayed Jan 2, 2025

    We stayed for a quick, quiet birthday getaway. The property was exactly as listed and extremely clean. The house was decorated for Christmas which made it so much more cozy. The communication with the property manager was smooth and very prompt. We will definitely be back for another stay this fall.

  • Jody W.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    Amazing stay!!!

  • Heidi L.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 23, 2024

    House was very clean.. We rode out Hurricane Helene, so vacation was a bust...We will definitely be back to stay when things settle down Host was very qick to respond

  • jack c.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 5, 2024

    Beautiful home nestled in the mountains and perfect for our 4 night stay. Very clean, convenient, and comfortable stay. Enjoyed the nearby waterfalls, daily walks in the neighborhood and mountain drives. Will definitely return to this little piece of paradise. Selena was great to work with and answered all questions.

  • Jennifer D.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    Cute and Charming house. Had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.

  • lisa C.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    The house was amazing. Tucked away and quiet!! We loved this house and will definitely try to book again.

  • Gina L.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2024

    Stayed May 30, 2024

    I came into town for a few days to house shop with a realtor and brought my two teenage kids along. This house was just perfect and so cute! Looks exactly like in the online photos. Selena was awesome - we decided to extend our stay by another day and she was super responsive. I would definitely recommend this home!

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