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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Sheffield Mine
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Basement

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK

Heaven on the Hill

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Endearing mountain charm abounds at this adorable log cabin. Nestled in Cowee Township, just outside of Franklin, this two-bedroom retreat boasts a quiet sanctuary in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, featuring wooded views and a gentle, babbling brook running nearby. Take in the sights from the fully covered deck and lower terrace or meander the property with 2+ acres of walking trails to explore. In the evenings gather around the wood-burning firepit for starlight entertainment.

Enjoy family movie nights beside the fireplace in the main floor living room or head downstairs for some friendly competition with a few rounds of pool. The kitchen boasts a full suite of updates, stainless steel appliances, plus a dishwasher for home-cooking convenience. In-home essentials include free WiFi and a private washer/dryer.

Explore the beauty of the Smoky Mountains and greater Blue Ridge range with a bounty of nearby activities including gem mining, trout fishing, hiking ,white-water rafting, and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. The area is also a rich part of the heritage and culture of the Cherokee Nation, with many historical sites to discover.

THINGS TO KNOW
*Internet can be unreliable during the day. However, it is reliable in the evening.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


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.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 1.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in the mountains. Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine and Sheffield Mine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nantahala National Forest and Parker Meadows Park. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Country Side Bowling Lanes are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Sheffield Mine - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mason Mountain Mine - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Gold City Gem Mine - 20 min drive - 10.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheffield Mine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wild Rose Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Smoke Pit Bar B Que - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Davis Ray's Commercial Refrigeration & Appliance - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine and Sheffield Mine. Mason Mountain Mine and Gold City Gem Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Getaway

Very serene location. We enjoyed listening to the creek while having our morning coffee. Very good location to get to multiple ruby mines as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cabin

Great little cabin. Just far enough outside town to be quiet and relaxing. Place was exceptionally clean and organized. Two porches (upper wrap around and lower). Both porches had seating options. Cabin was small but well organized so that it was cozy and not crowded. Downstairs had a large bed, large couch with sleeper, plus a day bed off to the side room full bath downstairs as well as a pool table. Highly recommend this place. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Etienne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin

Cabin was in a great location. Layout was perfect. It was clean and had all we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, peaceful getaway

Cabin was spacious, plenty room for us and our pet. Could use better heating in game room but overall great place for family get togethers.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

We had a wonderful experience We stayed 7 days, the cabin was clean and inviting, well stocked kitchen, the cabin is roomy and beautifully decorated with a rustic theme. Comfortable Beds , the porches and pool table was a perfect topper,we had no problems with phone services or WiFi .. insta cart is available for deliveries which was another plusWe are thankful for the time spent there with my son and his family We will be back Karen IrwinWedecorated
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very clean. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
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6/10 Okay

Chrisann F.

A bit small

The home was much smaller than expected but in a lovely area of Franklin
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8/10 Good

Susan H.

back in the woods rustic cabin

gas fire places -very cozy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

Home sweet home.

We felt right at home here. It had everything we needed. And was the prefectly located for what we were doing. We would definition stay again. But if you have a dog, going up and down the hill to have them use the bathroom was not ideal. Especially if you have an older dog. The awesome fire pit area was down there as well. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Vishal C.

June 24

Perfect house for our stay. Enjoyed the secludedness and amenities that this house offered. The pool table became the gathering spot, especially considering there was absolutely no WiFi during the day, which was fine for us overall, but definitely made it inconvenient when trying to look up things to do or on our rainy day. Loved being able to walk outside to only the sound of the creek flowing across the street. Loved sitting on the porch every morning and being able to see deers on the hill to the right outside the living room sliding door. Fire pit having a light was absolutely amazing. If you’re all about spending some time with family it is the perfect place.

8/10 Good

Monica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Nice place to spend thanksgiving week
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

Great House

Heaven on the Hill was a great house for what my group of 4 needed. Everything was clean and exactly as pictured. Some small things to note: cell coverage is spotty and wifi is a bit slow (~5mbps) which is typical for the area, and the fridge didn't have a water dispenser, so make sure to bring bottled water if you don't prefer tap. Overall, our stay was pleasant and I definitely would recommend it to others!
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob O.

Date vacay with the wife!

This cabin was perfect for us. The porch is very nice to sit on in the morning while drinking coffee reading and listening to the birds. The grill cooked some great ribeyes, and the pool table was great to play on. I would look at staying here again. The cabin was very clean and well kept!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasant place

Loved the location, enjoyed the porch with the cool temperatures and listening to the creek below. Cleaned up the hummingbird feeder and made some feed for them and seen several enjoying it. The cabin was mostly clean, some areas needed a little bit more cleaning such as cobwebs and bathtub in upstairs bath wasn't clean. And the porches needed to be maintained a little better. But regardless of this we enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

bryan p.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Terrible Stay!

The cabin was not cleaned yet upon our contracted arrival time. Cleaning crew arrived later stating they were late because of cleaning other cabins. We sat out in our car while the cabin was supposedly cleaned. Contact with VACASA was usless. Speaking to a foreigner in another contry that spoke poor English about a problem in NC is usless. They did nothing but say they would report it to the local team who would contact us about any issues. They knew nothing about refunds or even when someone local would contact us. We secifally asked cleaners to clean off the decks since they were covered with debris. After they left, we discovered that they only cleaned the top deck. There were live spiders and multiple webs throughout the house.the downstairs toliet had black stains/mold around the base of it. The storm door window had multiple dead bugs traped in the glass. The blanket on the downstairs bed was not washed but just folded and placed on the bed where we observed it had been used by prior guest on our arrival. Mutiple light fixtures in the house did not work, were missing, or had burnt out bulbs. This cabin has a queen bed, a king bed, and a twin bed. There is only one real bed room having a closet and a door for privacy. The downstairs bedroom(s) have no closets and none of the bedrooms have any storage for clothing in the way of a dresser. The one bedroom with a closet, had no hangers. TV internet and dish were impossible to watch. It froze up every 5 minutes. We never rec
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Monika S.

Cozy and secluded

Beautiful cabin with breathtaking views, rustic exterior and spacious deck. My girlfriends and I absolutely enjoyed our perfect mountain getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffaney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

39th/girls trip

Trip was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

Nice spot away from everything

If you're looking for a space that's away from everything, this is the spot for you. The night sky is in full view, the noise is minimal, and the location is close enough to Franklin (about 35 minutes) and Bryson City (about 45 minutes) that you can get there in a reasonable amount of time yet far enough away that you don't have to deal with road noise and lots of traffic. The stove is gas (very nice), the beds work well enough, and the double level porch is a great place to hang out; it's a great place for quiet reflection time. My kids loved playing the video games I grew up on as there is a modern retro Nintendo system with a ton of old games loaded into it. We all got drawn in to some intense rounds of pool (go for the right corner pocket). The couches were comfy, and we loved watching a little TV at the end of the night. We loved Heaven in the Hills!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin

Great cabin. Enjoyed the pool table!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun cabin

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald W B.

Gorgeous Gem

As we approached the home we had the pleasure of driving out to a more quiet area of the countryside. The Brook near the backyard was so pleasing to hear. The home was exquisite. Gorgeous log home, neighbors not too close, bi level. We had so much fun playing pool with each other. The only complaint was we weren't able to stay longer. I'd highly recommend this to anyone. Quite, semi secluded, perfectly dressed to make you feel at home.

10/10 Excellent

Beebe M., Spartanburg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility

This is our second time staying here! It is so peaceful with the sounds of the nearby creek...heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tomasina D.

Absolutely Amazing!! A Must See and Stay!

This home is beautiful! It has all the bells and whistles. There are also extra kitchen items added for guest experience. The pool table is just what our family needed as well. Playing pool before going to bed and as soon as we woke up. Love this place and will definitely stay again! Thank you for an amazing trip and home!

10/10 Excellent

Summer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Loved - absolutely loved every moment. Cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Perfect vacation

We loved the cabin! It was Comfortable and had everything we needed! Would definitely rent again!

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