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Looking for some R & R our Peaceful Mountain Retreat is your spot!

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Exterior
Short range winter view on the side.
Welcome to our cabin!
Picture of the snow at the cabin a few years back.
Interior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 697.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Bryson City Gem Mine
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1.5

Bathtub or shower

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Looking for some R & R our Peaceful Mountain Retreat is your spot!

**We Are Right In The Middle Of the Smoky Mountains around Franklin**
(COME SEE ALL THE BEAUTIFUL WATERFALLS IN THE AREA)

****ASK ABOUT OUR WEEKLY SPECIAL : A Weeks Stay Only** @ ($600.00/Week) plus tax, cleaning, and security deposit and service fees (Non Holiday Week)
You are not far from Paradise as you drive along the Little Tennessee River to the comfort of a mountainside retreat at Whit's Trail. This Cabin is complete with all you need to relax and enjoy the many activities and attractions nearby.
Any time is a good time to be at the cabin. Each season has it's unique qualities.
Spring & Summer is a great time to come to the Franklin Area. The mountain laurels are coming into bloom along with so many other beautiful trees/plants common to the Franklin area. Fall is time to enjoy the fall foliage and the apple orchards. Winter brings the cold weather with all its outdoor related activities. Enjoy the mountains from our large porch equipped with porch swings and rocking chairs. It is just the place to start your day as you enjoy your morning cup of coffee and listen to the running river and birds singing. Then off you go to experience all the many activities in the area. Like waterfalls, hiking, tubing, skiing, white-water-rafting, horseback riding, Gem mining or Fishing. All conveniently located in the nearby towns of Bryson City, Franklin, Highlands, Dillard, Cherokee and Maggie Valley. When you return from your busy day in the evenings have a great time roasting smores in the fire pit.

So come getaway in the mountains and enjoy the fresh air & relaxing atmosphere at our cabin where you can do as much or as little as you want.
We are close to many out door things to do or just relax.
If you are looking to disconnect and get away from it all this is the place for you! You can recharge your batteries and be refreshed ready to return to the rat race!

Property manager

Mark Morgan

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 3:00 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

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Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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
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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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Sheffield Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 25 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 25 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 25 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 25 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 36 min drive - 43.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheffield Mine - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wild Rose Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Davis Ray's Commercial Refrigeration & Appliance - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Big Laurel Foods - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Looking for some R & R our Peaceful Mountain Retreat is your spot! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Looking for some R & R our Peaceful Mountain Retreat is your spot!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Looking for some R & R our Peaceful Mountain Retreat is your spot!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Looking for some R & R our Peaceful Mountain Retreat is your spot! located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 179 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Family get away to the moutains

We loved staying at the cabin for a quiet family vacation in the moutains. We opted to reschedule our vacation due to hurricane flooding and Leslie worked with us to find a new date for our stay. The cabin was clean, the kitchen was well stocked, and there were plenty of movies and games for our family to enjoy! We're excited to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

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

It was un "Bear"able to leave

What a great place. We ran from Milton to the mountains and what a Gem we found. It doesn't bother anyone that there was no wifi. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maeghan Z.

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

Best "second home" away from home :)

Loved being in this cabin every minute. The kitchen was well stocked with supplies and the set up for a couple without kids having a half bath in their room and the couple with two kids having the bunkbeds attached directly to their room was perfect. One word of caution- we have a vehicle with front wheel drive and were pulling a trailer- the driveway was too sreep to pull the trailer up and we had to unload at the bottom and ride the two motorcycles on the trailer up separately and then our vehicle could pull the empty trailer up. We really enjoyed listening to the rain from the porch swings and using the grill for many of our meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

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

Our Stay

We really enjoyed staying there we go to the mountains a lot and this is one of the quietest and cleanest places we've ever stayed it was so nice to get on the porch with a good cup of coffee and get in the swing and just listen to the birds sure hope to go back soon
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn A.

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

Our stay at bearadise.

This place is great if you want peace and quiet. The cabin has everything you could need. Very comfortable plenty of room. And it’s situated between plenty of sites and attractions. The ring on the porch will provide a lot of entertainment also.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ronnie p.

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

Amazing

Amazing and very airy, plenty of games to keep us occupied, trails to explore, very relaxing. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

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

Nice peaceful place!

They have lots of things to entertain kids, which was nice for us because we have a four and a seven-year-old all the games and movies were nice for after a long day of hiking. I enjoyed grilling and the fire pit and sitting out on the porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Great stay

Great stay kids had a lot of fun, was nice and quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary C., Bells, TN

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

This property is for folks who want to unplug

The property is up a difficult road in which to get to. There is no internet (which was disclosed) but was told you couldn’t get internet in mountain but there were several in the area that had it. Basic cable so no streaming channels. The water was not directly across the street as stated. You had to drive there. There was lots of garbage under the pullout couch. Made us uncomfortable. One of the persons sleeping on it got several bites. I’d only recommend this site for someone who wants to be alone with their thoughts. Loved the porch. I had just received the news that I had breast cancer on my trip up there so the solitude was a good and bad thing. I won’t be back. I prefer a place where I can stay in touch.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Great stay

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Good stay

Cabin has everything you need. The drive is a little steep but I have a kia soul and didn't have any issues. It's up a mountain in the trees.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dania G.

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

Family reunion

Was looking for a place close to a family reunion i had to attend in Franklin. This cabin was within 5 miles. Very pleased with our stay, cabin was clean and well equipped with everything we needed. Was even able to do some baking to take some treats to the reunion as the kitchen had all the bakeware and appliances i needed. Owners were very responsive every time I had a question with quick and friendly replies. Enjoyed my early morning coffee every morning on the expansive porch with swings and rocking chairs while listening to the sounds of nature all around. Road to cabin was easily navigable even for a Miami native used to flat terrain. Only downside was the lack of cell service and internet, but we knew about it beforehand, so no complaints from us. I for one do not mind disconnecting from the world every so often and it was great seeing teenage boys not permanently fixated on their phones. They were quite proud when the figured out how to use the VCR in the bunk room all by themselves without having ever seen one and enjoyed movies every night. All in all a great stay and would definitely book again if i needed to come back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcie S., Hope MIlls

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

Peaceful getaway from bustling world

It rained our whole stay but we were not effected by it. Was still a completely peaceful stay. We did got rock hunting in between rain showers and had a wonderful time. We also loved the little town of Franklin. A great place to get away from the city hustle and bustle. Cabin is beautiful and serene. We recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Bearadise

It was stunning and peaceful. Just what was needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

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

Our family vacation

The cabin was really nice and cozy. It had everything we needed and everything was clean. There was lots of pretty places to visit around the cabin. The owner is very accessible and easy to reach. I would definitely recommend staying in this cabin. I will for sure return again if I have the chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara W.

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

Love this cabin

This cabin is perfect to get away from the hustle yet close enough to visit both Bryson city and Franklin. Stocked with everything you need. Owners are great communicators and will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phadra R.

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

Cozy Cabin

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cabin. It was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed during our stay. We definitely want to come stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

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

Awesome mountain getaway!

Very clean and cozy cabin for our family. Just as described. Enjoyed every aspect of the cabin from porch sitting, nature views and family games. We definitely will be coming back to Bearadise!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Very pleasant!

We were very happy and cozy at the cabin and everything there is to do wasn’t but about 20 to 30 minutes away. We loved the waterfalls in the area. We all loved the ring game on the porch, it’s a very cozy and comfortable cabin to stay in and we look forward to reserving it in the future. Thank you for letting us stay there, it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim K., Marion Michigan

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

Good base camp

This was a great location for our several states motorcycle tour . The last part of the driveway isn't for the novice motorcyclist it's steep but manageable. The cabin was clean and the water was very drinkable. Cabin was well stocked and comfortable . Was a good hangout on one of our rain delays. Even watched a few of Thier DVDs . My group wants to repeat the whole trip .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Franklin Cabin

We enjoyed staying at this cabin once again. Cabin had been remodeled adding a third bedroom. The only thing that could make the stay better would be to add WiFi and even without it, I would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin W., North, South Carolina

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

Very nice stay

Had a great time want to go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah J.

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

No internet or cell service

The driveway is a bit difficult so if you drive a low to ground car I would extremely cautious. This is listing is 20-30 minutes out of town. There is no cell service and the check out instructions are a bit extra. But not bad if you're looking for something off grid.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alissa A., Astatula, FL

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

Peaceful

The place is beautiful and peaceful. Quite nights to just sit on the porch and during the day is still peaceful listening to the birds sing and the wind in the tree's. We would love to make plans in the future to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark Morgan

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Hi my name is Mark, my wife Leslie and I want to Welcome you to our cabin VRBO Site. We are blessed to be the care takers of this great property. We are native Floridians
but we love being in the mountains. We fell in love with the Town of Franklin & the Franklin Area. The area is so beautiful with the rolling mountains, flowing streams & rivers. Not to mention the great number beautiful water falls around the area. Beside the beauty of the area, the people in and around Franklin area are very friendly to new comers. Franklin is very close to so many things to do and places to see with in a few minutes or hours. All this without the craziness and business of a larger city. The Gem mining is the best of any place I know around the country. But the thing I personally love the most is to be able to just get away from it all and to just relax in a rocker with my feet propped up on a the porch rail and just enjoy the views, sounds and fresh air of being in the mountains.

Why they chose this property

Since the Smokies is one of our favorite places to visit, when the opportunity came to purchase a cabin in Franklin we jumped on it! The Franklin area is a charming community with much to do in the area. We have enjoyed owning this cabin and we love sharing it with others to experience the tranquility we have found there. This peaceful retreat is nestled among trees on top of a hill with lots of privacy and tranquility. We have outfitted our cabin to be like we would want it to be to live there. That means we take pride in the way our cabin is presented. We have chosen furniture that is good quality and comfortable. As well as keeping the cabin tidy and clean. The wrap around porch has 2 porch swings & plenty of rockers for all who come to stay. We want all our guests to feel right at home and to want to return to 'Another Day in Bearadise' time & time again. We want our guests to feel like this Cabin is their Mountain Retreat Get Away Spot from today's very hectic lives that we all live. So come give us a try you will not be disappointed!

What makes this property unique

Our cabin is located quiet little community in a part of the Smoky mountains that makes it convenient to many destinations. A 30 minute drive to Cherokee, Bryson City and many other site seeing cities. It is in a great location for many activities. We are in the heart of the Gem Mining, hiking trails, and waterfalls. Also very close to white water rafting and the Great Smokey Mountain train ride in Bryson City. The Little Tennessee river to fish, tube or canoe is just across the highway. You can stay busy all day with all the things to do. However, if you don't want to be busy it is so relaxing to just sit on the wrap around porch taking in the fresh mountain air. When you stay at our cabin you are able to disconnect from all the hustle and bustle that constantly pulls on your daily schedule. With the peace and quiet you can really disconnect and actually engage one another in conversations and spending time around the fire pit or playing games together. You are able to take the time to make lifetime memories together. We take pride in making our cabin clean, comfortable and set up for your enjoyment. It is a perfect place for a getaway in the Smokies.

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