2 bedroom Amazing River front Cabin in Franklin NC

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Franklin, NC

Mason Mountain Mine
‪5 min drive‬
Sheffield Mine
‪8 min drive‬
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Amazing 2 bed/2 bath Riverfront Cabin with Sparkling Views and access to the Little Tennessee River. "The River Joy" has so much to offer. Enjoy the cozy cabin with new queen beds and its comfortable style loaded with everything needed for a great stay. Fish or Swim from your backyard, stargaze at the firepit or unwind on the swing while listening to the river flow by. High Speed Internet available for working on vacation. Centrally located, close to 5 Major Gem mines and most Smoky Mountain attractions. This cabin even has a work area for working on vacation or monthly getaways. Come make some memories at this unique cabin. Great spot for families, friends or couples. Easy access.

Property manager

Belinda Childs

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Spacious Great Room surrounded with River Views.

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Riverfront children need to be supervised.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Mason Mountain Mine and Whistle Stop Mall. Parker Meadows Park and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.

Franklin, NC

What's nearby

Mason Mountain Mine - 5 min drive - 7.3 km
Sheffield Mine - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
Rose Creek Mine - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 25 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sheffield Mine - ‬8 min drive
‪Wild Rose Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Davis Ray's Commercial Refrigeration & Appliance - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 bedroom Amazing River front Cabin in Franklin NC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 bedroom Amazing River front Cabin in Franklin NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 bedroom Amazing River front Cabin in Franklin NC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 bedroom Amazing River front Cabin in Franklin NC located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mason Mountain Mine and Sheffield Mine. Old Cardinal Gem Mine and Rose Creek Mine are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dwana C.

14 April 2025

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

The great escape

Beautiful,clean cabin, well equipped, (loaded)says our teen. Teens are hard to please but this one was!!Thank y'all for that great experience. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

1 December 2024

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

Perfect!

We had family in town for Thanksgiving and needed more room - we actually ended up cooking at this lovely property instead of home because the kitchen we better equipped 😆, the spaces were perfect for visiting, and the view of the river was superb! So many homey touches - couldn't have loved it more.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

30 October 2024

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

29th Anniversary Trip

This place is an absolute gem! The photos do not do it justice as to just how beautiful it actually is. You couldn't possibly get bored here as there is a plethora of activities to engage in.10/10 would stay again and we are already looking to book in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

29 July 2024

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

Perfect riverside getaway!

Beautiful setting, very clean home and well stocked kitchen/bath. There were plenty of indoor and outdoor games, bag chairs to sit in, a swing and a really cool covered patio downstairs for relaxing- LOVED IT!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

2 September 2024

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

Friends getaway

We really enjoyed this cute cabin. 4 adults came to ride motorcycles around the mountians. It was close enough to everything we wanted to see. Parking was a little tight dor our truck and trailer but having 2 professional drivers with us helped.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

14 April 2024

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

Great visit

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and just like it was described. Thank you 😊

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY R.

20 June 2023

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

Father's Day get away

Just what we needed,to relax and unwind

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN M., High Point

29 May 2023

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

Awesome stay

Beautiful little cottage. Clean and comfortable. Ben and Angelina were nice to meet.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey T.

13 March 2023

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

Great spot on the River!

Great place for a getaway with the family! We rented the spot because it is close to my Uncle’s house and we had a great time. Includes most anything you could need. My one complaint would be the internet service but we weren’t there to play on our devices anyway! We had so much fun we booked it for another stay! Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

27 October 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

Nice!

Quiet along the river. Our second stay. Will be back. Friends first time. They enjoyed it. Needs screen door fixed. Bird flew in bedroom while bringing in luggage.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sue G.

28 August 2023

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

Enjoyable

This was a short weekend get-away with long-time friends and served our purposes. Kitchen is very well stocked--refreshing from other VRBOs we've stayed at. Beds very comfortable. Front room was warm due to no AC in that area, but if you put the AC down and left bedroom doors open, it cooled pretty quickly. My friend and I enjoyed sitting on the swing facing the river. It's a great place for catching up after dinner or talking about your plans for the day with coffee in the morning. Location is nice -- close to Bryson City and outdoor recreation activities. Neighbors friendly. Road traffic was a bit loud, but not too disruptive. We really only had 3 "complaints". 1. It sleeps 6 and we had 4 adults yet we could not all sit in livingroom to talk because there was only a sofa and one chair in that space. Kitchen table & 4 chairs was not a comfortable option to watch a movie together or just to chat. We adjusted but not ideal for 6 people to sit together to enjoy each other's company. 2. Top and lower deck sitting space was not cleaned up & full of cobwebs. Would have been nice to have that swept & cobweb free to enjoy more time there as we grilled. 3. Cabin is smaller than photos imply, but clean. Tight fit if you have 6. Host was very responsive. Did not use rec area. Instructions to strip our beds & start laundry with sheets & towels left a poor last impression. Don't mind stripping beds, but doing laundry should be covered by cleaning fee.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Belinda Childs

I have been offering Vacation Rentals in Franklin for over 20 years. I enjoy meeting guests and offering them a little slice of Heaven to unwind and recharge. Hope to see you in the Mountains.

Why they chose this property

Playful Paradise is such a Unique cabin. The Riverfront and all the amenities make it a place that you will not want to leave and cant wait to return. A place where memories are made. Close to gem mines. Fish and swim from the backyard.

What makes this property unique

Riverfront
Games galore
Great Location
Comfy furniture.
Firepit
Swing
Fishing

Languages:

English

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2 bedroom Amazing River front Cabin in Franklin NC

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property