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2 Bedroom Smoky Mountains Cabin in the Sky with all the perks!
Franklin, NC

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
Nice cabin with a great view. Lots of things to do and places to see in the area. We had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing. Well furnished. Cabin is like home. Very comfortable furniture. Downfall: phones advertised. None work. Streets should be better marked. Would go back? Absolutely yes.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fran S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful mountain view
The property was just as advertised. It was a quiet, peaceful home with a wonderful view. The house is small and cozy. It’s not elaborate or fancy but was perfect for a relaxed mountain get-away. Also, it was extremely clean! The road up to the house was well off the beaten path. We made it fine in a small SUV but the warning to travel in daylight made sense once we arrived!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C., Tampa, florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, tranquil,serene
Excellent break from the heat and city of Tampa florida. Loved the mountains and the crisp air and the serenity of not having to deal with people. Lol
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2023
Thanks Joanne, we appreciate your nice review and we're glad you enjoyed our little cabin in the Mountains!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Peaceful respite
Cabin was clean and well appointed. The deck was awesome and the view breathtaking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Franklin Cabin Stay
We enjoyed our stay immensely. The view was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Newberry, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and Peaceful
This is the third time we have stayed at this property. That in and of itself is a high review. We love the privacy and view from the large deck. From bedrooms to the kitchen to the living room, we enjoy the comfort and hominess of this cottage. It is lovely in all respects. And yes, we do plan on a fourth visit next year.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful place great mountain. Views
Has to be the cleanest cabin we have ever stayed in very quiet and beautiful Mountain View’s would love to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F., Bonita Springs Fl USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Well worth it!
The location was a little difficult to get to from the main road, but well worth it. The house was the perfect size for my husband and me, but two more would probably be comfortable., too. The home had everything we needed and was very comfortable. The location is perfect for sightseeing. The quiet there was very relaxing and the views were beautiful in the fall.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Newberry, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Comfotable Privacy
We have rented a good number of VRBO's over the years but this is one of our favorites. We stayed here two years ago, came back for a second visit and will be returning sometime in the future for a third. It is small (800 square feet) but for my wife, our mini dachshund and me, it is ideal. The two bedrooms have very comfortable beds, the living room has a loveseat and two chairs which are all plush recliners - in fact, my wife wanted to take one of the chairs home with us, it was so comfy, and all across the front of the cabin is a very large deck. The kitchen has all that you need except a dishwasher but since I enjoy hand-washing dishes that is a non-issue. The TV in the living room is a large smart TV with a good number of streaming apps. The cabin has a basement with a washer/dryer and 1/2 bath but not a place to spend any time. This cabin sits at almost 3000 feet in elevation and is completely private - the only other house you can see is on the far mountain about five to ten miles away. We enjoyed immensely sitting on the deck, feeling the cool breeze, looking out over the mountains and watching the hummingbirds dive their feeder. One evening we watched three young raccoons wander across the deck. The road going up to the cabin is paved partway and gravel the rest of the way. It is steep in some areas but we had no difficulty traversing it with two-wheel drive. If you are looking for a fancy wood cabin with vaulted ceilings, a game room and hot tub, this isn’t it but if you want a cozy, comfortable, private hide-away in the mountains than you too, will love this place.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry & Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tough road to a great little cabin
The cabin is comfortable and has a lovely deck with a great view. Hummingbirds visit regularly. If you like peace and quiet, except for the sounds of crickets and falling acorns, this cabin fills the bill. The washer and dryer were not accessible directly from the upstairs but used a separate entrance on the lower-level. I did not use the grill or fire pit. The road up to the cabin is not something I would drive after sunset or in a driving rain. Call me timid.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The View!!
The road to the cabin is 1.5 miles uphill and partially paved but being so high provides the most gorgeous views. The cabin’s furniture is dated but we had WiFi, tons of movies, books and games to choose from. The rental is easy to keep straight and clean. We cooked at home every night taking advantage of Osage Farm in Dillard. The cool weather was a welcomed relief and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to relax
We had a beautiful view of the mountains from the deck. Lots of birds visiting the feeders. Great place to sit back and relax.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This cabin was beautiful! The views were amazing and the location was perfect. The cabin was comfortable in every way. The only downside to our trip was the weather, it was too warm! Highly recommend this cabin for those who like mountain getaways. Close enough to town for a change of pace but far enoughfor peace and quiet. We brought our 2dogsandtheyloved the outdoors! We would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teri R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin awesome view!
Wonderful cabin awesome view. No dishwasher and could use another chair in LR
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

celeste f., Palmetto

Disliked: Cleanliness
this property needs attention
The view is gorgeous. But in reality the property's features, set up and provisioning was kind of hap hazard and like "hey let's rent this place out and make money" attitude. Owners left all their "stuff" in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in the closets, drawers etc. There was no room for my food provisions, kitchen pots, pans, utensils needed thrown away, fire extinquishers empty or recalled, the worse of the worse random and few coat hangers, dressers musty and full of junk, fireplace screen broken, fireplace flue adjuster broken, dusty, dirty, towels so worn they were like sand paper, broom broken, put handles on the kitchen cabinets, no cleaning supplies at all(none), door won't shut, etc And all the money spent on the cameras and Alexis and all the other non essential gadgets but everything else worn and needs disposed of. And directions on how to use the TV, where the recycling facility and just "common sense" stuff would be nice. Had to request info from property management as there was no communication and there was no communication about departure. I didn't ask as it wasn't my job. And in the description it would be nice to know a 4 wheel drive is needed in the winter- I got that info when I had to request info 2 days before checking in. Poor management and poor owner setup.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2021
We respect all our Guests, appreciate their time, and take all reviews seriously. However, please see other reviews and consider that Celeste seems to be reviewing a different house! This cute cottage has been popular and receiving excellent reviews other than this one - which we must question. Information was sent to the Guest in writing upon booking and description of this typical mountain road was made evident from the start. All relevant information is also provided clearly on site in a notebook for each Guest and management is additionally available by phone, email and text. Fireplace flue was used immediately prior to this Guest and was in good working order. Management was not notified of any problem. Anything in drawers or cupboards is for specific use of Guests and there is plenty of space for personal belongings. Fire extinguishers are checked regularly, not expired nor empty. Appropriate improvements are made consistently.

10/10 Excellent

rozanne s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain retreat
Cute home located up a well maintained mountain gravel road with a beautiful view. House very comfortable and well equipped . All 3 flat screen TVs had roku so we watched a movie every night. Will definitely come back when we are on the area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2021
We are so glad you had a good time! Thanks for sharing.

10/10 Excellent

Cody G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cabin, had a great time.
The cabin was very nice. The beds were comfortable. The deck was awesome and the view is amazing. We cooked at least once a day and it was super nice to have a full kitchen including pots & pans and utensils etc... even some spices and things like foil and saran wrap. We were on motorcycles and it would have been nice to be able to park them in the garage but the owner said it's full of stuff. I guess my only real complaint would be that there are cameras literally everywhere outside. Felt like we did not have real privacy in that regard. That was a little weird... but I understand - from the owner's perspective I would want to be able to check on the property/ see what's going on/ have a record if something got damaged. Maybe a note from the owner regarding privacy and the purpose of all the cameras would have been nice. I would absolutely recommend it and hope to stay there again some day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking views from the mountain side!
We stayed 10 days at the Hummingbird cabin, very clean and well stocked kitchen. Plenty of movies, books and games to choose from. Pet friendly and our lab loved exploring the property. Extremely quiet and secluded location and the views from the deck are amazing. If you truly need to get away, this is the perfect place!

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our two week get-a-way
House is very nice. Comfortable, cozy, clean and nicely furnished. We brought many things that we found already there. Everything worked well, a/c, didn't need heat, fridge, washer, dryer, tv. , etc. Fireplace added a great touch. Gravel road a bit rough, but the view made up for it. Would suggest the owner purchases knobs/handles for kitchen cabinets. Also a good reading lamp is needed on rt. side of sofa. All in all, enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Francine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
The cabin is off a gravel road. The deck and the view are beautiful. It’s very quit and peaceful. The listing says no pets but the owners obviously have dogs if you have allergies. The listing says dishwasher but there is not one. The cabin is clean, the linens are well used. The half bath requires a walk outside downstairs and is not working. The laundry also requires a walk outside downstairs. The sunsets were great. There was a wild Turkey Tom on the property a few days and plenty of hummingbirds. Guests must take their trash a few miles down the road to the recycling center or be charged an extra fee. During our visit, the WiFi was out due to a lighting strike and the property manager informed us when we asked and she was able to get it restored on day 5 of our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location and view
Convenient location for access to Highlands and Franklin. Enjoyed the view from the porch, and the beautiful views on the way into Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin with Great View
We really loved the cabin. We didn't bring a pet, but could see how it would be a great place for a dog as well. The location was fairly central to Franklin and Highlands and there were very nice hiking trails nearby. The view on the patio was every changing with rainbows, clouds, sunrise, and thunderstorms. Very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to Recharge
Great quiet cabin in the mountains! Close to Highlands, Franklin and lots of fun hiking. Clean and perfect size for a small young family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Kim D.

Lacking
The furniture was uncomfortable, hard. With only love seat and one chair, not enough seating for three adults. When first walking in the place smelled like dogs. This did clear up after we cooked the cabin down. Best part was view off balcony. We've stayed at many cabins in the North Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee mountains. This was our least favorite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Every nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Newberry

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded great views
We had a great time at this property. It has wonderful views and is totally secluded. Part of the access road is gravel and at points rather steep but we didn't have any issues getting there with our 2-wheel drive Ford Fiesta. We really enjoyed the fact that this cabin has been completely remodeled and is very comfortable. TV and wifi were great, although I wish that the owner would leave a guide on what all the remote controls do. It took a bit of guesswork and time to figure out how to access the various features. This cabin does not have a log cabin look on the inside. It looks like a regular house but we didn't mind that because it was very neat and clean and comfortable. We would definately come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

abdullah a., Huntersville, usa

Not bad
When we enter the house it was dusty on table, all sheet not clean and smell not good and misquote bather us.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C., Sharpsburg, Ga 30277 USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, Clean, Clear View
We like the Hummingbird Cabin so much this was our second visit. Just awesome view of Fall colors from the deck overlooking the valley below and the distant mountains. Might want to study up on Chorundom Hill to enhance your experience at Hummingbird Cabin. Try a meal at THE UGLY DOG in Highlands or MIA CASA downtown Franklin for a real treat. Just a great location for adventures and a comfy, cozy, CLEAN retreat at Hummingbird Cabin. Kudos to Sally’s prompt response to any needs. Highly recommend Hummingbird Cabin for a relaxing and exciting retreat. Tom & Carolyn
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view and very clean. Would return.
Gorgeous view and comfortable property. Check-in process and communication great. Be aware that half bath is only reached by going outside to enter the lower-level laundry/half bath. We never used it. We had no problems at all with the driveway and our cars are not 4wd. Would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was exceptiona!!! We loved it and it made our stay extra easy since my daughter who lives in Franklin had our grandson The place had any and everything we needed or wanted very highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Becky B., Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin close to Franklin
This was a cozy cabin for a couple. It looks to be recently remodeled. It was the cleanest VRBO we have stayed at (thank you)! It has a fair bit of technology (and 3 TVs) for 800 sqft. We were not big fans of all of the cameras (7) outside but they say they are only on if the alarm goes off. They left a tote for us filled with local brochures and fliers... it was a nice touch. The furniture was comfortable. It has an AC unit which works well. The road to the cabin is steep, windy and 1/2 gravel, but our heavy, lower, 4-door, front-wheel drive sedan had no problem at all getting up/down in the summertime. There are a few spots that you would have issues passing someone going the other direction, but it is super quiet and we only easily passed 1 car in the 3 days we were there. After a couple of times up and down the mountain road to the cabin it wasn't a big deal anymore. The driveway was thankfully level. It only took us about 12-15 minutes or so to drive to downtown historic Franklin which is nice and close. We would recommend this cabin and would stay here again. It was clean, comfortable, close to town but still very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

James M., Jupiter

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect luxury Cabin in the Woods
Usually when you search for cabin in the mountains you get "rustic" or a place you are so remote. Here you are high up and have the most amazing view. I wish I could post a picture that actually captured how beautiful this is. Not to far from town and there's a gas station for any little things if you forget. There's wildlife galore it has a grill on the deck with a patio set to eat outside if you want. If you have kids there's games and TV's in each room with an extensive DVD collection and an entire 2 rows of BOOKs. We have been visiting Franklin area for years and now are moving up here. We will be putting our family & friends up here at the Hummingbird cabin for sure.

8/10 Good

David B.

Very nice cabin
Loved our stay at HummingBird cabin. Beautiful view. Cabin is newly renovated and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Clean and comfortable
Super clean and comfy with a beatiful view! The heat worked great and we had a fireplace as well. I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

John J.

Peacefull retreat
Loved the home, very clean and had all we needed. Very quiet and peacefull area,great view from the rear deck. Road to house was tricky at times but was always clear. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C., Sharpsburg, Ga 30277 USA

Comfy, cozy with beautiful view!
Very comfortable and secluded cabin with a beautiful view. Some may feel uncomfortable with drive up the mountain but I had no problem in an Ford Explorer. Could have used instructions on use of all the electronics, but generally figured out the operations of the many remotes. If you like cozy and comfy I highly recommend this really neat cabin. Also close to Franklin, Cashiers, Highlands, Dillsboro, Sylvia with many spectacular waterfalls and trails. Stephen Crouch
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Stunning Views
Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Amazing View!!!!
Very Quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

Great
Excellent views very quiet wonderful for walks. Cabin is very comfortable clean and plenty amenities our stay was wonderful I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for the very nice review. It is because people like you take time to review our property, that we can build a successful business and help other people find us.

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Nice getaway to mountain.
Property was very clean and a nice view , all the comforts of home in a great setting,would not mind visiting there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks for visiting us and for taking the time to write a nice review. Appreciated both by owners and management!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

I couldn't of asked for a cleaner rental. The view was truly Amazing...
The cabin comes with all amenities. I would recommend this to ALL my family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Carlos M.

Property was very nice.
The A/C unit broke and they were not able to fix it for the length of my stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Carlos was a great guest. He was Very understanding about the AC going out because of a power spike. We sent an AC technician as soon as we found out - but he had to order a part that came in after out guest's stay. We always try to accommodate our guests ASAP with repair issues.