The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town

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Well-equipped kitchen with two sinks, stainless appliances and quartz counters.

Close to town and easy to access, but still secluded.

Open plan living at its best - enjoy views from all over!

Loft area - access upper floor deck and TV available.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Franklin, NC

The Factory
‪6 min drive‬
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
‪6 min drive‬
Franklin Golf Course
‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

You will love your stay at the Octagon House. The home's shape allows for the best enjoyment of the panoramic mountain views and it truly bring the outdoors in. There are windows and sliding doors perfectly situated to maximize the views. The porch wraps around the house, allowing lots of room for outdoor enjoyment. And, to top it off, you can end each day with a perfect view of the sunset over the mountains.

The home is very close to the Smoky Mountain Visitor Center and is conveniently located just minutes from Franklin. Restaurants and shopping are a short car ride away. The house is also located near gem mining, kayaking, hiking and waterfalls. Access to the home is easy. It is accessed by turning onto a paved road off of Hwy 441 just south of Franklin, leading to a short gravel road. The driveway is gravel with just a slight grade.

The home is ready for your next mountain vacation. Everything you need is provided! The kitchen is fully stocked and linens are provided.

Wi-Fi is provided for your convenience.

The main floor features an open floor plan. The kitchen, dining area, and living room are all open and have mountain views. The kitchen has two sinks, stainless steel appliances, and quartz counter tops. The main floor bedroom has a king size bed and direct access to the bathroom. The bathroom has a stand up shower and includes the washer/dryer unit.

The second floor features a loft area with even better mountain views! In case you want to watch TV or movies, there is an HD television in the loft area with several popular streaming apps included. There is also a deck off the second floor loft to enjoy. The second floor bedroom is large in size and has two twin beds (one is a trundle) and queen size bed. The bedroom sleeps four. There is a full bathroom with bathtub on the second floor.

No smoking and no pets allowed.

An outdoor security camera is located on-site for the protection of the home. The device is located on the floodlights above the entrance to the deck area. The camera covers the parking area and porch entrance to the home. The data is available only to the owners and is not stored long-term.

Property manager

Kelli Chastain

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in the mountains. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Factory and Franklin Golf Course. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Franklin, NC

What's nearby

The Factory - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
Franklin Golf Course - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
Mill Creek Country Club - 14 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
‪Asian King Buffet - ‬8 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Prentiss Bridge Stream Access. Whistle Stop Mall and Tessentee Bottomland Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brook C.

18 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam Jacob D.

19 Feb 2025

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

Wonderful Stay with a great view

This is a great property with a amazing view, It was a total different plan from what we were used to. But we and the kids loved the stay and the view was amazing and the drive was really smooth to the property and they had the essential stuff that was needed for cooking, Games and books for the kids.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

31 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful!

It was clean, well equipped kitchen, comfortable bed, great shower (didn't use the tub upstairs), large deck downstairs and small deck upstairs. The view was amazing! We hope to stay there again and again in the future. Be sure to follow directions and look for the mailbox so you will know where to turn right onto gravel road. There is a large house on left and a house on the right as you go down the gravel drive.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M G.

10 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

18 May 2024

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

Rock show hideaway

Great location to the Franklin Rock Show and off of main 4 lane road. Great house with beautiful views.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

13 May 2024

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

Octagon house

My husband and I stayed here with our three children ages 3,5,and 7. The house was meticulously clean and in perfect order. There is a huge yard with gorgeous mountain views from almost every window. The set up of the house is perfect for families with young children. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

14 Apr 2024

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

Comfortable with beautiful views.

We had a very restful stay. It was very quiet and peaceful but close to everything. This is the second time we stayed here and we celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary. We can't wait to come back for our 50th!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

30 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful View

This house had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Beautiful views and spacious accommodations. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josiah B.

16 Oct 2023

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

Fall vacation.

Property was very nice and close to some great outdoor activities like hiking. We enjoyed our stay at the Octagon House.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian b.

16 Oct 2023

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

Private cabin

Very clean cabin with great decks and excellent views. We will return!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maranda S.

9 Oct 2023

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

Weekend Getaway

The property was exactly has described. We felt at home when we arrived. We really enjoyed our weekend and would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

7 Oct 2023

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

Clean, well stocked kitchen!

The property has everything for meal prepping! We prefer to cook for ourselves and everything was available! We always travel with some of our own utensils and spices, but this property has more than we ever imagined in a kitchen! And the organization of the cabinets is top notch that we’ve seen in home rentals. The cleanliness is nearly perfect. No detail missed. The bird feeders on back deck will provide hours of entertainment. The early fall views are gorgeous.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rev. Dr. Bonnie K.

1 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful vacation

The house was lovely, clean and accomodating, esp. how thoroughly appointed the kitchen was, with great cookware, storage, etc. The fridge was wonderful, and we loved the lighting. We enjoyed sitting on the porch gazing at the mountains. The location of this house was very close to our destinations, groceries, etc. The only difficulty was the heat buildup upstairs (the air conditioning vent in the upstairs closet was inadequate to cool the bedroom and sitting area, and we were uncomfortable using it, including sitting to watch television. We feel this should be remedied or a the very least included in the description of the home on VRBO. Having said that, we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya D.

27 July 2023

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

Clean property

We had a wonderful time. This was the cleanest place I have stayed. Go to Mark Dowdle Rd. It is much easier. If you take Prentiss from the north GPS will take you around a two path.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

21 June 2023

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

Very Relaxing

The property was very clean, the kitchen is well stocked, and the bed was very comfortable. It is a quiet neighborhood and the porch almost wraps around to provide different views. The drive up to the property is manageable. We really enjoyed our stay at this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

29 May 2023

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

Great stay

Kelli, thank you so much. The cabin was beautiful and such a beautiful location. The cabin was very clean and very nicely decorated. The mattresses were great and we slept like babies. This was a excellent stay and not only would we stay in this cabin again we would recommend it to our family and friends. Larry

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

13 Apr 2023

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

Quiet Location

This house had views as advertised, and is located in an extremely quiet area. The beds were a little firm for our liking, but that is just a personal preference. Everything else was great.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy z., New Bern, NC

6 Mar 2023

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

Exceptional property

This was one of the best rentals I have ever stayed at. The house was beautifully located, had all the amenities needed, was clean and comfortable, and was even better than advertised. I could have sat on those porches and looked at the scenery forever! A definite if you are looking at a vacation rental in the Franklin area!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

24 Feb 2023

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

Wonderful

We had alot of fun here and would stay again

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

STUART M.

17 Jan 2023

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

Fishing Trip

The house was clean and directions clear, would definitely use it again

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

11 Nov 2022

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

Wonderful views

Wonderful views everywhere. The fall colors were delightful. Hiking shopping and great restaurants abound.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian A., Singapore, Singapore

25 Oct 2022

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

Fantastic but short weekend

Well-appointed mountain home within an easy drive of the town.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

24 Oct 2022

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

Fabulous house with amazing mountain views

This property was truly amazing! The house was spotless, well equipped/stocked, and beds were very comfortable. We loved the unique design and the views in every direction were breathtaking. We found a few treasures at the Old Cardinal Gem Mine. The Franklin Cafe was great for breakfast. Everyone was so friendly! Thank you to Kelli for exceptional communication and being such a great host. Looking forward to going back in the spring!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

17 Oct 2022

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

Anniversary Weekend

First time staying in the area, this property was perfect. Close to everything. The house was very clean, very well stocked. The view was awesome, loved the porch. We will definitely be back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie W.

11 Oct 2022

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

Two thumbs up👍👍

One of the cleanest, most comfortable places we have ever stayed in….very enjoyable!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kelli Chastain

We live near the beach in Florida. After making multiple trips to Franklin several years in a row, we decided to buy a home there. We love the mountains and love the Franklin area. It is a great jumping off point for so many activities. We especially love Dry Falls (on the Highlands Road) and going gem mining.

Why they chose this property

The shape of the house is so interesting and feels very spacious inside. We love that the house is easy to access (no long, climbing drives), but feels very secluded. But, what really sold us were the views.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

Upstairs bedroom

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Upstairs bathroom

Spaces

About this property