Cabin

Dolly's Ridge - View Forever

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Room
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • The Factory
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dolly's Ridge - View Forever

Beautifully done real log home with views that go on forever. With parking right at the door, you'll enter a spacious "great room" with a wall of glass looking to the view. Cozy up to the fireplace in winter or head on out to the deck in warmer weather to enjoy the views. The kitchen and dining room are right around the corner. Easy to get to the side deck from the kitchen, because someone needs to attend to the grill!

On this same level is a bedroom and bath rich with wood tones. Up a flight of stairs is a loft area, perfect reading nook or simply a "get-a-way" spot. Just beyond the loft is a spacious master bedroom and a large master bath, very private space, as you would have hoped for. On the lower level of the home there is a large family/game room, a full bedroom and bath and the laundry. This level also goes out onto the expansive porch for the view.
All this in a coveted area of fine homes. You’ll be between Franklin and Highlands with all the area has to offer.

New fire-pit table added in April 2022.

NOT a pet friendly location.

Property manager

Sara Viar
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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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 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

Franklin is home to this cabin. Whistle Stop Mall and Mason Mountain Mine are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nantahala National Forest and Tessentee Bottomland Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
  • The Factory - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 14 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 31 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Rel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Asian King Buffet - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolly's Ridge - View Forever pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolly's Ridge - View Forever ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolly's Ridge - View Forever ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolly's Ridge - View Forever located?

Located in Franklin, this family-friendly cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum. Scottish Tartans Musuem and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shana R.

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

Absolutely Perfect In Every Way

3 night getaway for our son’s birthday was absolutely perfect. The view is breathtaking and everything about Dolly’s made his birthday unforgettable! Thank you for the perfect stay and beautiful memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricci K.

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

Gorgeous home, view & immaculately clean

This home is absolutely gorgeous and immaculately clean. In twenty years of renting, this has to be one of the cleanest places we’ve ever stayed at and the view is fantastic. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had what we needed. Communication was excellent and the Christmas tree was an unexpected and nice touch for a Christmas vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

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

Great place

Dolly's Ridge was great, clean and the three levels were perfect for our family. Great kitchen, plenty of room throughout the house, games for the kids, nice sitting areas on all three levels with an outdoor firepit for making smores. If we go to this area again will definitely check into this place
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Good Location

Convenient to Franklin with very good mountain views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Loved It!

We LOVED our stay in this BEAUTIFUL A-frame log cabin! Very private, beautiful view, wonderful house. Very convenient to Franklin. This was a GREAT choice!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

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

Mountain top

Property was as described in listing. Excellent location. We had one mishap but the host fixed immediately. Loved the view and had a fun filled vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don W., Cottondale, USA

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

Mountain getaway

Great place to go to just get away from the hustle and bustle..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffaney S.

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

Wonderful Stay!

A wonderful house! Clean, plenty of room for our family, close to grocery store, beautiful view, well stocked kitchen! Highly recommend this home for a stay in the Franklin area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Breath taking

Amazing property very well equipped. Host was awesome!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

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

Mountain home Franklin

Beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

taylor r.

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

Perfect

Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

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

Tedious drive

Just wanted to make everyone aware that the drive into highlands is a very curvy, tricky road from this cabin. So if you want any late dinners it is tough night driving.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Fort Myers, FL

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

New Years exploration

We used Dollys Ridge cabin as our base to go exploring the area. We went to Franklin, Waynesville, Bryson City, Dillsboro, Dillard, iHighlands. The cabin was beautiful and centrally located to many sites to see. It was very clean and well kept. We had no issues or problems at all. However, the internet connection was very poor. Almost non-existent at times. This is the only item I would suggest improving. Loved the cabin and the price was worth every cent!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Food for the soul!

We absolutely loved our stay! Gorgeous views from a super spacious and well appointed cabin. We played games (provided) and sat by the fire...wonderful family time. We couldn't have been more pleased! In addition, we were able to shop and dine in several nearby towns. Great fly-fishing in many spots was within minutes. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

James D., Madisonville

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

Smokey Mountain Vacation

Great property!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great views, lots of room to spread out!

We love this quiet, gated subdivision and it's location. Close to Little TN greenway, Walmart and downtown Franklin. 3 bedrooms and baths on 3 different levels and a fabulous deck! Kitchen and bathrooms were exceptionally well stocked for our 1 week stay. Cotton linens on the beds. The gravel driveway is steep but no problems getting up and down. Hiked to top of the subdivision for 160° views.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Celia P., Naples

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

Summer getaway

Beautiful cabin with plenty of room for everyone. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

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

Escape

The home was just perfect for 3 couples. Had plenty of space. The kitchen was well equipped, the house was clean and very nice. Love the deck area, the views were beautiful. Very quiet and private. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phillip P.

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

Paradise in the sky!!

From the moment we arrived, we were in love ! From the magnificent view, to the flawless , interior design of the cabin! Sitting on the deck at night in the brisk air was nicely accommodated by the warmth of the fire place when we walked in !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

John W., Matthews

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

Beautiful view in Franklin

We enjoyed our three night stay at this home in late Fall. View is great, lots of space, great kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful, ever-changing view

With each passing minute, our view would change with the cloud formation and the sunlight. It was truly amazing. Morning light. Evening light. Looked like a painting. Although it's north-facing, the reflection of the sunlight on the clouds and the hills can't be beat. The cabin itself is very nice (the metal roof makes some popping noises at times from expanding and contracting in the heat...which may just be a summer issue...but you get used to it and it's like the place has "personality"). The kitchen is fantastic, large and open, with a great gas stove. The bathrooms and showers are large and very nice. I've had at least two people ask me for information on the cabin so that they can book it, just because they saw my photos on FB. April, the property manager, was very communicative and responsive. Our only issues with the cabin were minor...the wifi is not the best (common in the mountains), and there needs to be more comfortable furniture on the deck. Overall, it's a great place to relax and get-away during these times. We also ventured out to some good restaurants and beautiful waterfalls (don't miss Dry Falls...it's amazing and one that you can walk under).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dean L., Orange Park

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

Great central location for visiting all area has to offer; outdoor activities and towns

Fabulous view. Highly recommend. Location 1 hour or less from all activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Simply Beautiful

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at Dolly’s Ridge. The cabin was beautiful, and the view was fantastic! It was a very peaceful, quiet location. Bring what you want to cook, fire up the gas grill, and just relax. If you need to get away from it all, this is a great spot to go!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

virginia c., Birmingham, AL

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

Perfect spot!

This cabin is a wonderful place to get away from it all. It has a wonderful, beautiful view, better than even the photos. It is in a nice, secure neighborhood. The cabin itself is fantastic, clean, and just an overall charming mountain cabin. It is a short trip to Franklin , which is a cute town with shops and restaurants. Highlands and Cashiers are also within 30-45 minutes away. We were just here for two nights, one full day, and the cleaning fee was a bit high , but I know it is a standard rate Absolutely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Almira C.

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

Great Cabin!

We had a great time at this cabin. It was clean and had everything we needed. The location was beautiful and easily accessible. An excellent place to get away from the big city!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Sara Viar

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