TREE TOPS IN THE MOUNTAINS

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Franklin, NC

Gold City Gem Mine
‪6 min walk‬
Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
‪4 min drive‬
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest BR 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest BR 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor BR

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master BR

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Tree Tops cabin is a beautiful log home located between Dillsboro and Franklin in the gated Watauga Vista community. There are hiking trails throughout the community. The home has a spacious Great Room with tongue and groove cathedral ceilings throughout with a gas log stove (fall and winter use). The well-appointed kitchen offers granite countertops with microwave, dishwasher, and gas stove. The cabin affords beautiful long-range views with a wrap-around deck and plenty of chairs to enjoy the view. A picnic table on the deck offers the opportunity to enjoy a meal while savoring the view. There is satellite TV, WIFI and great cell reception. Easy access even at a cool 3400 foot elevation with magnificent long range views of the ridge of the Appalachian trail. Central air/heat . Sorry, NO PETS. “There are stairs from the driveway to porch and main level of house. There are stairs to master suite and also to laundry in basement. If you have any issues at all with climbing stairs, this cabin may not be for you”.

3br/2bath. 1 king in master upstairs, 1 queen, 2 twins.

Property manager

Sara Viar

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$10 will be charged for every bag of trash left at the property. You must haul ALL trash off!

NO DIRTY DISHES left in the sink/dishwasher. If left in the dishwasher they MUST be clean and the cycle already ran. $25 fee will be charged if not

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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 next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River, while Scottish Tartans Musuem and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Country Side Bowling Lanes are also worth visiting. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.

Franklin, NC

What's nearby

Gold City Gem Mine - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 14 min drive - 16.8 km
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 16 min drive - 8.5 km
Western Carolina University - 21 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Caffe Rel - ‬10 min drive
‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is TREE TOPS IN THE MOUNTAINS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at TREE TOPS IN THE MOUNTAINS?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TREE TOPS IN THE MOUNTAINS?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TREE TOPS IN THE MOUNTAINS located?

Situated in Franklin, this golf cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Gold City Gem Mine. Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jessie W.

20 June 2024

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

Great location!!!!!

The view was awesome and close to Franklin and Silva.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

3 Sept 2024

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

Relaxing

Perfect spot. Rural neighborhood that is close to everything. Beautiful view. Relaxing and quiet. Thanks.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coleman T.

31 Oct 2022

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

A favorite place for us!

This was our second time staying here and we loved it! The cabin was perfect for us and the time of year can’t be beat! We plan on making this an annual trip - 5 stars!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Oct 2021

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

Great location with terrific view

Very quiet and secluded with Perfect views

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ralph R.

25 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful views of fall foliage

The cabin is very nice. We saw deer twice . The cabin is located in a great location to area towns and events. We would definitely recommend and stay again ourselves.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

31 May 2023

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

Great views

The cabin was a great base camp for our fishing trip. We especially enjoyed the wonderful views from the porch with our dinner each evening, lingering out there until well after dark.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

foster b.

16 May 2021

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

Tree tops very nice property

Very good time spent

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rodney E.

14 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Great weekend

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

James C.

27 July 2021

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

Spectacular View

View from the porch is spectacular and ever changing. This cabin was the perfect spot for friends to meet up and reconnect. Lots of out outdoor activities in the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

28 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful views of area

We enjoyed our stay. Fully equipped cabin with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Loved fully stocked kitchen. Close to many attractions and easy to access. Loved the suggestions others offered. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane P.

20 Sept 2021

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

Parents Weekend 2021

We were up for WCU's parents weekend. This property is wonderful! The view is absolutely beautiful!! The cabin is spacious and comfortable. The location is halfway between Franklin and Dillsboro. I would highly recommend staying here. We hope to return soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Parker D., Palm City, Florida

24 Oct 2022

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

Tree Tops Above Franklin

I you can imagine being in the tree’s canopy and becoming a leaf, part of the tree, this beautiful, spacious and well appointed residence is for you. Views of the surrounding Mountains and peaks are Amazing. This setting coupled with all of the furnishings you need make for a worthwhile memorable vacation. I can’t compliment the owners enough, what an awesome home! We will definitely be back.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Aug 2019

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

Great view

House was clean and nice but owner should let the guest know oven doesn’t work before they buy groceries and doesn’t have a grill but still had a good time.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Coleman T.

13 June 2021

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

Memorial service

Only area is the trash delivery, place was closed on Aunday

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

27 July 2022

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

“Jaw dropping view” is an understatement!

We were so happy with this cabin. The views are even better than described and the pics don’t do it justice. The cabin was spacious, clean and well appointed. The location was perfect. It was at the top of the mountain but you didn’t have to do all of the winding small roads to get there. It was secluded and private (literally all you can see are woods and mountains from the porch), but still close to the main road, grocery stores, breweries, restaurants etc. You can quickly get to Dillard, Sylva , Franklin and Bryson City from this spot. We loved watching the hummingbirds during the day and listening to the frogs at night. We’d definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christi R.

12 Aug 2020

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

The view is indescribable! No words!

The cabin is extremely easy to find and access. The view....no words. Mountains for miles and miles! The owner provided a photo just inside the door labeling each mountain peak you can see and how far away it is. Very interesting how far away some of those mountain peaks are!! Cabin is comfortable and nicely decorated. Everything you could need to cook is provided in the kitchen. Quiet. Secluded (but not too secluded). But did I mention the view?? Wow!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Philip K., Belton, Texas

5 Nov 2021

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

Just Fantastic, Better than the pictures

That VIEW! it's just the beginning. What a beautiful home with everything you need and just a short drive into Franklin. What a beautiful neighborhood, we enjoyed many morning and evening walks that were like walking through the enchanted forest. Internet and TV were great and property has easy paved roads to access. I would not hesitate to stay here again. There were some minor issues and a couple of things to keep in mind. We did have an issue with the smoke detectors going off which I am sure the owners will address. The property manager responded in quick time and it's just one of those things, no big deal. The gravel driveway can be hard to see at night and could use some lighting or something to make it more visible at night when you are unfamiliar. There is a small flight of stairs to get to the front door, if you have mobility issues or can't carry luggage etc...up stairs you might keep this in mind. Very minor things and we really enjoyed this beautiful home. Thanks for letting us enjoy it as well.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

dave m.

13 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda P. W.

14 Oct 2022

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

You can see for miles and miles

What a view! You're able to see many mountain ranges over 23 miles away! The cabin was everything we needed and more. Extremely clean, and well kept. Very, very easy to find, you won't need a 4 wheel on this road! No neighbors, yet close to everything you might want to do! Sara, was so very helpful and quick to answer any questions! We'll be back soon!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

9 July 2022

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

Beautiful cozy cabin!

The property and neighborhood are beautiful! The owner made everything seamless and left thoughtful notes everywhere answering any question a guest might have. Nice location between Franklin and Dillsboro. Only annoyance was the loud traffic on 23 (which kind of took away from the beautiful, peaceful view), but the cabin, property, and owner are 10/10!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

18 May 2022

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

My stay at the Tree Top cabin

The cabin was beautiful and had all that was needed and then some. The view was spectacular at an altitude of 3200 feet. And very important to me was that there was very quick and easy access to the highway. I have stayed at cabins in the past that were miles and miles down dirt roads and far from any highway. The easy access of this cabin is nice if you are sightseeing every day as we were. Overall the cabin contributed greatly to the enjoyment of our vacation. We loved it.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole G.

27 Nov 2021

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

Nice stay with an AMAZING View!

The location and view were perfect for our Thanksgiving weekend getaway! Everything was as listed. A couple of recommendations; kitchen- need casserole dishes, a whisk, and steak knives. One complaint we had is the mattresses are too hard and sleeping did not come easy! We did use the electric grill and cook in the oven- smoke alarm went off once the oven temp teaches 300- annoying. Overall, our stay was enjoyable and peaceful, which we needed. Thanks for sharing your home with others!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

O M.

17 Nov 2021

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

Wonderful!

The property was amazing! Will definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

David Z.

10 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Beautiful to the eye...

We arrived, thrilled with the property and view. More impressed with the extras we uncovered at every turn. The came the traffic from the nearby highway. Not a show stopper, but not the quiet I was expecting. Then the AC quit on day 2. Traffic noise all night every night, sleeping in a smaller bed so we could have windows open for air...notshow stoppers, but added stress to our getaway. Owner gave moderate compensation for our trouble. Sad. Great property. Great nearby stuff. Just traffic noise.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Taylor L.

26 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

Clean place fairly secluded. Only two critiques: thin walls making every footstep heard all throughout the house, and had an additional drive to the office to pick up keys and return them.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sara Viar

What makes this property unique

Beautiful Log Home with Fantastic View

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest BR 1

Guest BR 2

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Main Floor BR

Master BR

Spaces

About this property