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Lady Bug Estate - Spectacular Secluded Smokey Mountain View

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View of House with Wrap Around Porch
View of Smokey Mountains from Front Porch
Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen with Island and Porch Entrance
Master Bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Mason Mountain Mine
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Sheffield Mine
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lady Bug Estate - Spectacular Secluded Smokey Mountain View

Lady Bug Estate is a modern 4/3.5 home on a secluded mountain top with a spectacular year round view, and spacious wrap around porch. It is within easy access to many free to moderately priced activities which are entertaining for all ages.

Where the road ends Lady Bug Estate begins. All the comforts of home in the middle of nature. Hummingbirds feed from the porch, Deer are often seen from the kitchen, and Leaf Changing Season and the Spring are absolutely breathtaking.

Lady Bug Estate can easily accommodate 2 to 12 people, and has an abundance of amenities. While being secluded and one of only four houses on our side of the mountain the roads are well maintained and easy to navigate.

This home is warm and cozy, and is ideal for family reunion, gathering of friends, and other events, and is an ideal base of operations for your vacation in the Smokey Mountain area.



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Property manager

Diane Barriga

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Trash must be taken out or $50 fee More than 12 people a $100 fee per person No fires unless allowed by city--Need to check ordiance to avoid fine

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 holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Parker Meadows Park, while Scottish Tartans Musuem and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Mason Mountain Mine - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Sheffield Mine - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 16 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 35 min drive - 36.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheffield Mine - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wild Rose Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Davis Ray's Commercial Refrigeration & Appliance - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lady Bug Estate - Spectacular Secluded Smokey Mountain View pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lady Bug Estate - Spectacular Secluded Smokey Mountain View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lady Bug Estate - Spectacular Secluded Smokey Mountain View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lady Bug Estate - Spectacular Secluded Smokey Mountain View located?

This family-friendly Franklin holiday home is located in the mountains, steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mason Mountain Mine and Sheffield Mine. Old Cardinal Gem Mine and Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elliott W.

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

Polar express getaway

Very good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah S.

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

Ladybug

We enjoyed our second stay at Ladybug as well as the first which was two years ago. We did not take advantage of the new firepit as it was a little wet and we were busy. We appreciate the lovely view from the porch. This home is well suited to three generations of family. If you have a compact vehicle, it's going to be rough getting up the drive. We could not make the TVs work, but we could plug in via our tablets and computers. The price is right.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Great Stay

Our family, 10 all together, had a wonderful time staying at Lady Bug. Close enough to town but far enough to be quiet and no traffic! So beautiful at night and we gathered at the amazing fire pit everyday for good conversation & watching wildlife. Table in kitchen let out so we could play games and have dinner all together. Downstairs game room was a huge plus. Highly recommend staying here if you want out of hustle & bustle of downtown areas. Dollywood 2 hours away and a snow tube adventure at Scaly Mountain was perfect entertainment for the grandkids!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

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

Remote quiet mountain get away.

Enjoyable weekend get away. We enjoyed the home with our kids and grands. We had plenty of room for our small group. Did not even use the downstairs level and still had loads of room and fun. Kitchen well furnished and we needed for nothing. Gas stove was nice, fridge was spacious. Bedrooms were comfy and we enjoyed our stay. Real nice fire pit out back and was nice in the evenings sitting around the fire. The drive up to the house is not as spooky as we expected at first. Take it easy and steady, and you will be fine. Only issue I would mention, the main floor bathroom has zero window covers. (Clear glass). Ensuring no one is outside on the porch is required before showering. Or just don’t use that shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Great weekend

We had a wonderful time at Ladybug Cottage. It was very accommodating, and fit our needs well. Accessing the cottage was a bit challenging! We must not have seen the part of the listing that said it was at the top of a steep drive. Very quiet and secluded though!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Mountains Getaway

The family decided to do a quick getaway and chose this property. We did day trips to Bryson City, Gatlinburg, Cherokee and Helen Ga. We really enjoyed the accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

Mountain heaven

Home was beautiful and in an excellent area. Loved the wrap around porch and coziness of the home. Met all of our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Traci H.

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

Peaceful Refuge from the World

The house is beautiful and very spacious. 3 levels and a wraparound porch on the mid-level. Plenty of room for 8 adults and one child to spread out and relax. The porch and the game room were the main gathering areas. The kitchen was fully stocked for a large group. Very peaceful and relaxing with no other houses close by. The property made you feel you were a thousand miles from anything, but activities were actually close by. River tubing and gem stone mining were just a short drive away. I would recommend this property for anyone wanting a peaceful vacation. My family was talking about re-booking again before we had even ended our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Deborah S.

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

Beautiful setting

This home has a large secure porch perfect for dogs and children. The home is very well equipped. Four generations were well accommodated with baths and rooms. The location was a tad remote for our purposes, but the drive in is scenic. If you are accustomed to king sized beds, there’s a bit of adjustment.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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

Christmas 2021

We had a great time staying at Lady Bug. Ms. Diane called us to make sure we checked in good. Even though it was Christmas Eve and I messaged her she was very polite and helpful! We had 3 children (younger then 7) and a toddler and even though I try my best to keep my 3 behaving well and with their hands off things. My 6 year old moved something around and my toddler broke something but she is very understanding if we let her know. In the future if we once again travel to the area and if Ms. Diane allows us to rent her home again we would love too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H., Plains Georgia

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

Family Time

We had a wonderful time. There was plenty entertainment for everyone and enough space. Will definitely mark as a place to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

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

Great mountain retreat

This property was perfect for our family! There was plenty of room in the house, the children had fun outside exploring. The location was also convenient, grocery store not far. We went gem mining which the boys loved. Arrive in the daytime since there are a few turns in the road. I would definitely recommend this property and would not hesitate to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

EZHILAN A.

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

Nice vacation home

We really liked our stay. Excellent vacation home to stay. Loved it. Will come back again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ayumi H.

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

Very secluded and private rental.

The home has everything you need, and more. Note to others considering this rental: We had no issues using Maps/Waze/Google for directions. I highly suggest you arrive during the day as it is very hard to see at night if you’re not familiar with the area. The host was responsive and the home comfortably accommodated our family of 6 adults and two small children. Two adults and kids stayed downstairs, a couple had the room on the main floor and one adult occupied each of the two bedrooms upstairs. Plenty of room for all. This property is definitely secluded and rustic but has amenities that you’ll need to have a nice stay. We enjoyed the home and all the little excursions during our family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Matthew S.

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

Georgeous, but Easily Fixable Issues

The beds were remarkably comfortable! Awesome mattresses. Although beautiful, virtually inaccessible. Directions missing critical information: watch for the ladybug sign & follow its direction, as I ignored it, went the wrong way, and nearly got 2 vehicles stranded. Just about everybody names their lease place these days; I wish I had known months earlier when I made the reservation that its name was critical to finding it. Master bathroom has no blind & you have to appear naked in the window directly facing the porch to take a shower. Since this home is shared and not for lease exclusively, I expected personal belongings, however, it was way too cluttered; stuff in the way in the master BR and in the kitchen. I accidentally broke one of three different sized ladybugs that go together by bumping it with my boot on my way from the front door to the front porch The runner at the top of the stairs has to be removed for the master BR door and the basement door to operate. The runner in the kitchen is curled & a trip hazard. I tripped on it three times. I hated that outdoor lighting is uncontrollable. One light shines directly into the master. I frequently want to turn off outdoor lighting to view the stars and everything clearly. If part of the same property, it would be a BIG plus to cut a trail to the top of the hill for a view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan E.

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

Perfect for our Family Reunion

Due to COVID, my family hadn’t gotten together in a while. So, my wife and I, along with my younger brother and sister-in-law, my daughter and son-in-law and their two kids, as well as my son and daughter-in-law were planning to visit my mother and youngest brother who both live in Franklin, NC. My wife and I have two small dogs that we’re unable to board due to one of them having a medical condition that needs near constant attention. I knew my mother’s house couldn’t accommodate all of us, so I took to VRBO to find a place that could. When I came across the Lady Bug Estate, everyone agreed that it looked like the ideal place to stay. We found the house to be well off the beaten path, so much so, we might have gotten lost had we not followed the detailed directions provided by Diane, the home owner. While you don’t actually need four or all wheel drive to access the property, having it will make you feel a little more at ease as you drive up the gravel driveway. Upon our arrival, we found the house to be clean and comfortable. Aside from a few cob webs here and there (to be expected in the woods and mountains), the place was clean. There was plenty of room for all of us. The house is large enough so that it gave us plenty of room to gather and spend time together as a family, while also giving each couple their private space. Being from Florida and south Alabama, we liked sitting out on the porch talking and catching up while also enjoying the cooler temperatures and lower humidity. My son and son-in-law and grandson enjoyed playing pool in the evenings. Just a couple of words of advice if you’re thinking about renting this property . . . If you are traveling with a large group and plan to stay for more than just a few days, you might want to consider bringing some extra linens (towels & washcloths). Our group of 10 stayed 4 days and we had to wash a load of towels and washcloths halfway through our stay. You might also want to bring along some extra trash bags, paper towels and dish detergent. Our group quickly used up the supplied amount and had to replace them. Overall, we enjoyed our stay at Lady Bug Estate and would definitely consider visiting again on a future family reunion. A big THANK YOU to Diane for sharing her lovely home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

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

Perfect location for a secluded getaway. We spent lots of time in the basement/entertainment room.

Thank you Diane for sharing your home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

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

White Christmas

We enjoy our stay so much. Plenty of room. Beautiful view. I do recommend a four wheel drive if coming in the snow or rain. Had a hard time getting up the mountain but we know now for next time. Made good memories!!! Thank you for sharing your home with us. Definitely would recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W.

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

Family Christmas

My sister and I met her son, his wife and their three college age children to spend the 2 nights before Christmas. We had plenty of space and bathrooms. It was furnished with most things we needed and we were very comfortable. I took a small Christmas tree and ornaments and we had snow on Christmas Eve, which added to the beauty of the property.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Overall, we were satisfied with our stay

The home is located on a beautiful mountain and is very secluded which worked well for our family. The home owner was very helpful when booking as well as being available to answer questions during our stay. It has plenty of room for a bigger family with the game room being a big selling point (pool table, darts, large TV for movie nights and board games). The only watch out is that this home is a second home for the owner which means that it is fully stocked with everything to include furniture, novelties, and very little room in the kitchen to store any of your own food or supplies. We used plastic tubs to keep all of our dry foods and snacks in during our stay due to no cabinet space. All in All, it was a beautiful home in a great location that worked well for our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Great Get Away

We had to get our son moved into his dorm at Western Carolina University and decided we would stay a few extra days. It was quiet and remote. Exactly what we needed after all that has gone on in 2020. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Nice Location

The house was a great size for our family. Great location for our Rail and Raft trip and visiting waterfalls and hiking. We celebrated my daughter’s 50 th Birthday. The adults and children enjoyed the pool table very much.

8/10 Good

Tim S.

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

Private

Great place to stay. Enjoyed it as a family get away. Very private.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Rebecca J.

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

Great for large family

Very nice stay. Big house with lots of amenities. Secluded quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerry F.

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

Excellent time and place

My family and I had a great time. It wasn’t to far from Cherokee Harris Casino. Maybe around a 30 minute drive. We did the casino thing Saturday. Had a great time. We love the game room at the house on bottom floor. I recommend this house and we will be staying here again. Thank you so much Diane.

About the host

Hosted by Diane Barriga

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I am a person that loves nature- the view, the animals, the plants and wildlife. I live a very active stressed life and this gives me the peace and refreshement that you need

Why they chose this property

This is a place when you can rejuvenate It is if you can reach out and touch nature without being too far from town. It is close to many areas--Biltmore, Cherokee, antique shopping, nature trails, white water rafting or zip lining. Experience Life in the wrapped in nature. You will feel refreshed when you go home

What makes this property unique

The view is incredible in all seasons. It is peaceful yet close to civilazation. The house is a treasure in a rustic enviroment