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Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
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Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • The Factory
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 2

1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!

Start your next adventure and step into The Franklin Lookout, our picturesque 5-bedroom cabin in the rolling landscape of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, where you’ll enjoy long range sunset views and amenities for everyone. This kid friendly oasis is located on 4 acres of privacy and stocked with everything you'll need. Our carefully designed mountain retreat is the quintessential outdoor getaway, central to hiking, fishing, the Appalachian Trail, and cute mountain towns.

Property manager

Britt Gooding
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Please let us know how many and which breed!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Rose Creek Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Whistle Stop Mall and Osage Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • The Factory - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 21 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Dry Falls - 35 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Old Edwards Club - 50 min drive - 49.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Asian King Buffet - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! located?

This family-friendly Franklin cabin is located on a river, steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Prentiss Bridge Stream Access. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Whistle Stop Mall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

What an amazing home!

Everything was simply perfect at this amazing retreat! Julia
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

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

Great Cabin and host!

We had a wonderful time at this cozy cabin. The views were amazing and the scenery was so relaxing. The cabin had all the amenities our family needed: lots of board games and toys for the kids and a full coffee bar for mom and dad. The hot tub was nice on cool evenings. Best of all, the host was super responsive. We brought steaks to grill out but when we got to the house, the grill had been blown over by the wind and was broken. We contacted the host and she had a new grill delivered from Lowe’s the very next day! We were so impressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ambrose H.

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

Family Mountain Getaway

We loved this charming hillside cabin home. Secluded but yet just a short drive to all of the nearby vacation activities. Our host kept in touch to make sure that our stay was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

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

Stay

It was amazing, everything was perfect. The host was attentive and the view was amazing. Wish we could stay forever!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky C.

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

Family Time in Franklin

We had an awesome time at the cabin in Franklin. The downstairs kitchen could use more dishes and cooking apparatus. The host was fabulous and responded immediately to each message. The area is absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacy G.

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

Family Vacation

Britt and her husband are amazing hosts, that have clearly put so much thought into every detail of this home and rental process. We had a 1, 2, 3, and 7 year old with us and they loved every minute! So many toys, the “playroom” in the loft, and the wrap around porch with a latched gate were an absolute hit for them. They supplied plenty of baby gates to keep the littles safe from the stairs. They even had pack-n-plays and strollers to use if needed. The entire home was wonderful, very clean and spacious, with so many thoughtful little “extras”, and a GORGEOUS view, but as a mama - the way this home accommodated the little ones made it a 10/10 for me!! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Awesome cabin in Smoky Mountains!

If you are ever in the Franklin, NC area and are looking for an experience, The Franklin Lookout is the place to stay. The property is secluded with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. The amenities list goes on forever, the hosts check in with you daily to ensure that you have everything you need, and the cabin is beautiful! My family and I can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnson W.

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

Excellent property for two families/kids

Beautiful home and owners have thought of everything when it comes to younger kids. Full kitchen on main and lower levels give families the opportunity to have their own space. Wrap around porch is where we spent most of our time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

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

Franklin Five Star Cabin

This cabin has it ALL! What a beautiful place to spend time with family and friends to create long lasting memories! The porches give amazing views to show Franklins natural beauty. The inside offers all the amenities and five star place would have and enough rooms for a large party! We will absolutely be back !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

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

Amazing!

We had a great 5 days here. This cabin was everything we could’ve asked for and more. It was perfect for all 8 of us. Clean, spacious, and Britt provided everything we could’ve needed! We can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendall G.

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

Amazing!

Absolutely amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Just as it says… and better!

Our family of adults stayed over Christmas and had a wonderful experience. Beds were comfortable, had hot water and alllllllll we could ever want in games, cozy blankets and thoughtful touches all through out the house. Thank you, Brit! We plan on coming back in 2024!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

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

Fantastic place

This is the absolute best VRBO family place we have ever stayed in. It was super clean and the extra touches made us feel so very welcomed. The children’s toys and play areas were amazing. The property mgr responded immediately to any questions that came up. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need. Bathrooms were well stocked. The views from the porch of the Smokies were incredible. It was more than roomy enough for our group of 8 adults and 4 young children. It is a 5 Star plus place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maeve H.

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

Perfection

10/10...no notes ;) This property is exactly as advertised. We spent some time away from home as a family arpund the holidays and it was exactly what we needed. From the communication to the amenities to the location, it was all on point. They even had Christmas decorations up to make it feel festive and cozy. We drove about 45 mins to Bryson City for the Polar Express train ride one night and then stopped by Highlands Outpost (20 mins) the next day for snow tubing and s'mores. This is probably the best rental we've ever stayed at, and we'd stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry K.

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

Family Gathering

Outstanding venue to host our family gathering, we had 8 adults and 4 kids and plenty of room to spare at The Franklin Lookout. We also brought three well behaved dogs for a small extra fee and they were in heaven at this cabin. Britt goes above and beyond on all the accommodations in the house. I travel a fair amount and this is one of the nicest rentals I have stayed at. It has activities for kids, people, dogs and also has enough space for a calm, relaxing experience for anyone that is just wanting to unwind. My family goes to Franklin once a year, definitely check out Caffe Rel if you are in the area for food, odd location but outstanding food. Thank you for sharing your beautiful space with our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayson L.

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

Memorable vacation experience

Bring our first log cabin experience our family was prepared for the worst. We were pleasantly surprised to find this vacation stay was once of our most memorable ones we have had to date! Almost every detail was thought of and almost every thing you would find in your own home can be found here. The lookout is breathe taking and one of the most scenic settings to have of a mountain scape. This has a little bit of enjoyment for every age. Spacious enough for two families and convenient enough to call your home. The Host is absolutely amazing. I almost thought I was staying at a luxury resort with his accommodating and eager they were to assist with my request. This is hands down one of my favorite and e table experiences I’ve had with vacation rentals and I would definitely stay here again and every time I am in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy E., Madison, MS

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

Family Time

Look no further! Book now for the perfect family or couple/friends experience! We’ve stayed at many VRBOs and this one is at the top of the list if you have a large group! There were 6 of us and we had room for others if needed. Two full kitchens, large porches and bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 washers and dryers, every kitchen item we needed, and I could go on and on. So clean and comfy. We left for a few outings but mostly stayed in and visited, played games and relaxed. Every sunset and sunrise was priceless. Fabulous kitchen appliances and gas grill. Everyone agreed we will return to the Franklin Lookout when we come back to the area. We will miss the fabulous wrap around porch where our dogs enjoyed playing too! Britt is the best host and has done a great job making guests feel like it’s their own home. You won’t find a better place to rent. ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred E. B.

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

Perfect home away from home

Everyone agreed this was the house we want to visit every year.We have tried two or three other cabins,and by far this was our best experience.Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

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

Awesome Weekend

My family and I rented this place for my dad's 80th. It was very well appointed and the views were out of this world! We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Britt Gooding

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Hi y'all! We're Britt and Stephen, and we're thrilled that you're interested in staying at our cabin, The Franklin Lookout. Being big travelers ourselves, we've made countless special memories at beautiful properties all over the world and we'd love nothing more than to help you do the same :)

Why they chose this property

This property has the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience. Nestled on 4 acres, your closest neighbors include deer, turkey, birds, and even beautiful horses at our neighbors' farm just down the hill. At the same time, you are just minutes away from incredible hikes, fishing, rafting, and cute mountain towns.

What makes this property unique

We've decorated and equipped this cabin with every group in mind. As you enter the main level, you're greeted by a beautiful open living area that showcases the incredible long range views through the windows. Our cabin is kid friendly equipped with an upstairs play loft that includes books, toys, games, tee pee, and even a kid's sized kitchen. We also include an extra pack n play and booster seat!

In the bedrooms, we've tastefully decorated and equipped the beds with high quality linens and pillows. In the bathrooms, you'll enjoy soaking in our large tubs with lavender bath salts and scented candles after a long hike.

In the bottom level, enjoy our game room with foosball, ping pong, and an exit out to our large hot tub overlooking the incredible view.

We take pride in supplying every possible thing you'd need. We include hair dryers, extra linens, dog supplies, baby and kid gear, etc. We want you to feel at home, but away from home!

If you want to decompress, relax, and make special memories with family and friends, then the Franklin Lookout is for you!

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