Franklin-Mountain Retreat-Stunning View. Outdoor hot tub, clawfoot tubs & shower

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

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Fireplace
Barbecue grill

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Otto, NC

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
‪23 min drive‬
Mill Creek Country Club
‪30 min drive‬
Nantahala River
‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Cozy and tastefully decorated mountain home, just a two hour drive from Atlanta.

This cabin is just minutes from hiking on the Appalachian and Bartram trails, with breathtaking southern views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in NC and GA.

This cabin features livable porches, a huge rear deck, two claw foot tubs for out door soaking, a hot tub that fits 4 adults and an outdoor shower. HOT TUB, CLAW FOOT TUBS AND OUTDOOR SHOWER ARE NOT AVAILABLE DURING WINTER MONTHS (FROM 11/1 TO 3/15). Nearby activities include hiking, antiquing, waterfalls, golf, paddling, swimming (in the new Macon County water park); dining, and entertainment at the Smokey Mountain Center for Performing Arts. For short day excursions visit Highlands, Dillsboro , Sylva, and Cashiers. The Great Smokey Mountain National Park is only 45 minutes away. Two new breweries in Franklin are so convenient after a hike, paddle or antiquing. Lazy Hiker and Currahee Brewing Company are both great choices. We suggest you try both!!!

The master bedroom features a king bed, and a child's day bed, with French doors that open to a screened in porch and view. The second bedroom has a queen bed, and the third loft bedroom, a full size bed.

There is a beautiful wood burning fire place in the family room, fully equipped kitchen, and large farm table in the dining room. The deck off of the living room has a dining table with 4 chairs (nice for enjoying the view).

Property manager

Brenda Guglielmina

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Languages

English

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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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Covid vaccinations are highly recommended. We will will not make exceptions to our cancellation policy for guests who have contracted covid.

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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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Otto

Located in Otto, this cabin is in the mountains. Rose Creek Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Andy's Trout Farm and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. Parker Meadows Park and Highlands Aerial Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Otto, NC

What's nearby

The Factory - 23 min drive - 16.9 km
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 23 min drive - 17.0 km
Mill Creek Country Club - 30 min drive - 24.6 km
Dry Falls - 45 min drive - 42.3 km
Nantahala River - 51 min drive - 34.2 km

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬23 min drive
‪Subway - ‬18 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬22 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬24 min drive
‪Zaxby's - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Franklin-Mountain Retreat-Stunning View. Outdoor hot tub, clawfoot tubs & shower pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Franklin-Mountain Retreat-Stunning View. Outdoor hot tub, clawfoot tubs & shower?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Franklin-Mountain Retreat-Stunning View. Outdoor hot tub, clawfoot tubs & shower?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Franklin-Mountain Retreat-Stunning View. Outdoor hot tub, clawfoot tubs & shower located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Prentiss Bridge Stream Access. Whistle Stop Mall and The Factory are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

lisa t.

8 August 2024

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

Peacful and relaxing place to stay

The hosts were amazing and the property was absolutely beautiful. You are close to town but have a private setting as well as close to picturesque hiking areas. Wonferful stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalya S.

13 October 2024

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

Beautiful place !!!!

We had a wonderful time here!!! Brest taking the view 😍 this place everything what you need to enjoy, rest and spend a good time with family or friends ! The house is very comfortable, cozy. The owners very friendly, accommodating.Great neighbors next door! We will be back for sure again 😍❤️

Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

5 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Love the location and the view!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason p.

10 October 2023

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

Stunning

This place is way more beautiful than the pics do it justice and the views from the back of the property are amazing !!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

30 December 2023

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

Mountain getaway

Wow! What an amazing property. The views are stunning and the neighborhood is so peaceful and quiet. The house is beautiful; we loved the decor. Everything was super clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynn g.

5 December 2020

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

Great getaway!

We enjoyed our stay in your beautiful home. Coffee in the morning viewing the sunrise, great hikes and wine tastings then wonderful evening w jacuzzi and fire in the fireplace.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

4 October 2023

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

Beautiful Mountain View!

What an awesome property! We loved the view, hot tub, fire pit & soaker tubs! If you’re looking for a remote getaway that is still easy to visit nearby towns, this is a perfect place to stay. We loved our day trips to Franklin, Sylva, Highlands, and Cashiers.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa P.

29 March 2024

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

Peaceful getaway

Everything was as listed. The home was clean, beds were comfortable, hot tub worked as it should. This was a birthday/spring break getaway from the usual spots and I enjoyed every moment of it. We didn't even turn the TV on our whole stay. Just enjoyed the views, hot tub, and done some cooking out. I was nervous about the gravel drive but my little Honda had no issues getting to the cabin. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lang

22 October 2023

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

Relaxing vacation

This cabin is exactly as described. We planned on a relaxing weekend, and got that with this property. Some better supplies would be appreciated, such as more towels and soap/shampoo. The outdoor shower is a nice touch. I am installing one at home thanks to my stay. Would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

10 November 2023

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

Private & Serene Getaway!!!

This is an older, rustic, well kept, charming property with million dollar views. The outdoor shower, his and hers outdoor soaking tubs, and jetted hot tub offer unique, relaxing experiences with an awesome view! It has a well loved, homey and relaxing atmosphere. Nestled in the mountains with woods all around, it feels very quiet and serene. We highly recommend it and plan on returning this spring! Alan J. & Elizabeth K.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

24 April 2021

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

Amazing place...

We spent a long weekend at this beautiful place, enjoying the amazing and ever changing views. We spent all of our time outdoors enjoying the deck, hot tub, claw foot tubs (so nice!) and a cool view from the outdoor shower which had beautiful stacked rock. The home is clean, lots of room,

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

c c.

28 December 2023

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

Oh My Gosh, the view !

We stayed a week at this cozy cabin outside of Otto, NC for the Christmas holiday. It was so quiet and relaxing - wish we could have stayed longer to explore the area. We still managed to do three hikes - Mud Creek Trail, Bartram Trail: Wallace Branch to William's Pulpit and Greenway Trail in Franklin. The cabin is equipped with everything you need - loved the decor. We met some friends for brunch at The Crown Restaurant in Brasstown on Saturday - they also serve dinner in the evening - highly recommend for a meal out. We prepared all the rest of our meals at the cabin. The beds were so comfortable - slept like a rock. The view from the deck was amazing - could spend hours looking at it. Thank you, Ed & Brenda, for sharing your lovely cabin with us. It was always be a fond memory.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie T., Alabama but native Texans

9 July 2022

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

Amenities were our favorite!

The stay at this cabin was such a unique experience for us! The serenity in the mountains from an outside tub bubblebath perspective was so nice and relaxing! The night skies were unbelievable! The house itself was a lot for two people but we loved it! The lower level has the feel of a lodge stay and the upper two floors were cozy like a cabin. We absolutely loved this experience especially using the outdoor amenities! Definitely recommend! We got up to the cabin in a 2019 Toyota Camry but I wouldn’t attempt at night for the first time traveling to the cabin! The cabin owners were beyond generous having everything you need throughout the house, kitchen included!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Giffney N.

14 January 2019

So much potential...

This is a lovely house in a lovely, secluded spot. I think in the Summer/Fall it is ideal. In Winter, there are pros and cons to the house. I'll start with the PROS: 1. Private (in the winter with no leaves though you can definitely still see the 3 houses next to you). 2. We saw deer 2 days we were there. 3. Stars for miles on a clear night. 4. THE VIEWS!!!!!! CONS: 1. You can't see from the pics but the master downstairs in basement has no shower or bath on that floor, just a half bath down a long and cold hallway. So you have to go upstairs to shower, which is weird for a master bedroom. 2. Cold basement because they don't have separate units. Makes upstairs too hot or downstairs too cold. 3. Very slow/low bandwidth wifi. When it's raining and winter and no hot tub, you rely on movies. The advertised apple tv and renewed wifi was a bust as the lag was so bad it wasn't worth watching. 4. Tiny kitchen. (though very well stocked!) And tiny kitchen garbage can the size of a bathroom can with nowhere to keep the garbage except in the tiny kitchen. Owner notes say don't put on porch or varmints get it but they don't provide any outdoor cans to store it. 5. I've never stayed in any rental that made you clean out the fireplace before you leave. 6. Due to heavy rains, the driveway stressed us out a bit for our non-4wd cars. We had to park one up on the road as we were worried the driveway would be too wet to get back up. 7. No outdoor tubs in winter. Seems like it would be smart to offer at additional fees (dewinterize/winterize) since this is a popular feature. I'd love to come back in Fall/Summer/Spring to experience the outdoors more.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shanna W., Tallahassee

17 November 2022

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

Wonderful Anniversary Trip

We decided to book a last minute Anniversary trip and stumbled across this listing. We couldn't tell much about the interior from the photos that were on line at the time, but we booked any way because the amenities intrigued us. The trek up the mountain to the cabin can be intimidating or thrilling - you decide! Upon arrival, we were pleasantly surprised! The interior is way more beautiful than imagined- stunning tongue and groove wood work in the main room and vaulted ceiling, a cozy fireplace, and a well equipped kitchen, and breathtaking views! There is a cute loft bedroom on the top floor with a full private bath, and another room with a hall bath on the main floor. Downstairs on the lower floor, a half bath only, but if its warm enough, you can utilize the outside shower. The primary bedroom on this floor has a king bed with a comfy mattress and pillows, and there is also a twin bed if you have littles (we used the twin bed to put our open suitcases on) The hot tub was amazing and we spent every single night watching shooting stars. Had a great photo op with the soaking tubs, too! We saw bears, tons of deer and even turkeys, which added to the enjoyment. The views from the main deck are absolutely breathtaking and change every hour. Book it! You won't be sorry

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyslea H.

7 September 2022

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

Mountain getaway

It was a lovely experience with a wonderful view, but the drive to the house was a little scary! We would book again though as it is very relaxing and quiet!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

john m.

14 August 2022

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

Anniversary

Wonderful cabin with an outstanding view! Owners left us a bottle of champagne to celebrate our Anniversary! So thoughtful! Hope to return soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

26 July 2022

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

Serene, quiet, fantastic views

Wonderful comfortable and homey cabin. Appreciate the fine beds, full kitchen, and hot tub with great views! No man made noises intrude, just the sounds of nature. A perfect place for us!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

tim L.

3 July 2022

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

On top of old Smokey.

We enjoyed everything about our stay and we definitely would come back. Be sure you write down accurate instructions or screenshot them or save the owners instructions on how to get to the house. You’ll loose signal and it’s hard to navigate your way to the home. With that being said that’s also part of the fun. You are the third house from the top of the mountain and it’s spectacular. We had a great family trip! As far as some of the other Wi-Fi comments we had enough to stream the Tampa Bay Lightning game six from my MacBook no problems there. Great location. Very close to highlands and cashiers amd other locations.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

5 April 2022

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

Beautiful place

Lovely place. Very nice. Would stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

john l.

2 January 2022

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

comfort

beds very comfortable, great views, nice working fireplace, lots of space. We will be back. thx

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

30 December 2021

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

Great stay

Very Beautiful home. Clean,quiet, cozy Nice Mts view

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Madeline S.

2 December 2021

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

Beautiful views and the coziest stay.

Loved our stay here. The view was incredible and we couldn’t get enough. The host’s communication was great and the place was clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blake t.

25 November 2021

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

Perfect getaway

Great spot, we had a blast.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brady + Quinn C.

3 November 2021

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

Perfect Getaway Spot!

Our stay was perfect and we'd happily come back again! My husband and I came here to relax and celebrate our 5 year anniversary. The cabin was clean, cozy, and quiet which was exactly what we were looking for! The weather was lovely during our stay so we spent most of our time enjoying the beautiful view outside whether in the hot tub or sitting on the deck chairs reading a book. Like other guests have said, pictures don't do the view justice, it really is quite spectacular. We'd absolutely recommend staying here if it's available!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Brenda Guglielmina

Our family purchased this property in 2008 for weekend escapes into nature and out of the city heat. We love to to entertain family and friends in our cabin, and continue to explore the area. Every season has its own special beauty and character and we take advantage of the region year round.

Why they chose this property

This property exemplifies the unique and rich biological diversity of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Just east of the cabin in a hollow is a pure stand of yellow poplar trees, thus the name 'Poplar Cove'. A path to the west of the cabin wanders through a rhododendron to more surprise views. Early morning brings turkeys, grazing deer, and song birds. Its naturalist's delight!

What makes this property unique

Proximity to Atlanta, quiet, and much cooler temps. The elevation (3200 feet), combined with the shade and cooling effect of tree leaves, results in an average 12 degree decrease in daytime temperatures.Four person Hot Tub with view of the mountains! All the outdoor living spaces - its almost like camping with all the comforts of home.Closeness to an abundance of hiking trails.

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