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At The Franklin Lookout, discover a secluded 5-bedroom cabin in the heart of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. Enjoy long-range sunset views and unwind amidst nature's splendor with hiking trails nearby. This mountain retreat is perfect for families, offering privacy on 4 acres of land.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!

  • Start your next adventure and step into The Franklin Lookout, our picturesque 5-bedroom cabin in the rolling landscape of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, where you’ll enjoy long range sunset views and amenities for everyone. This kid friendly oasis is located on 4 acres of privacy and stocked with everything you'll need. Our carefully designed mountain retreat is the quintessential outdoor getaway, central to hiking, fishing, the Appalachian Trail, and cute mountain towns.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: Please let us know how many and which breed!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Rose Creek Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Whistle Stop Mall and Osage Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Franklin travel guide
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • A tall brick building with multiple windows and a clear blue sky in the background.
    The Factory
    13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Tessentee Bottomland Preserve
    6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Prentiss Bridge Stream Access
    8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Whistle Stop Mall
    12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    13 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    88 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min drive
  • Starbucks
    14 min drive
  • Siam Thai Cuisine
    8 min drive
  • Burger King
    14 min drive
  • Subway
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! located?

This family-friendly Franklin cabin is located on a river, steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Prentiss Bridge Stream Access. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ambrose H.

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

Family Mountain Getaway

We loved this charming hillside cabin home. Secluded but yet just a short drive to all of the nearby vacation activities. Our host kept in touch to make sure that our stay was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

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

Stay

It was amazing, everything was perfect. The host was attentive and the view was amazing. Wish we could stay forever!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Awesome cabin in Smoky Mountains!

If you are ever in the Franklin, NC area and are looking for an experience, The Franklin Lookout is the place to stay. The property is secluded with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. The amenities list goes on forever, the hosts check in with you daily to ensure that you have everything you need, and the cabin is beautiful! My family and I can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

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

Franklin Five Star Cabin

This cabin has it ALL! What a beautiful place to spend time with family and friends to create long lasting memories! The porches give amazing views to show Franklins natural beauty. The inside offers all the amenities and five star place would have and enough rooms for a large party! We will absolutely be back !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnson W.

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

Excellent property for two families/kids

Beautiful home and owners have thought of everything when it comes to younger kids. Full kitchen on main and lower levels give families the opportunity to have their own space. Wrap around porch is where we spent most of our time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Just as it says… and better!

Our family of adults stayed over Christmas and had a wonderful experience. Beds were comfortable, had hot water and alllllllll we could ever want in games, cozy blankets and thoughtful touches all through out the house. Thank you, Brit! We plan on coming back in 2024!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

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

Fantastic place

This is the absolute best VRBO family place we have ever stayed in. It was super clean and the extra touches made us feel so very welcomed. The children’s toys and play areas were amazing. The property mgr responded immediately to any questions that came up. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need. Bathrooms were well stocked. The views from the porch of the Smokies were incredible. It was more than roomy enough for our group of 8 adults and 4 young children. It is a 5 Star plus place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

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

Great Cabin and host!

We had a wonderful time at this cozy cabin. The views were amazing and the scenery was so relaxing. The cabin had all the amenities our family needed: lots of board games and toys for the kids and a full coffee bar for mom and dad. The hot tub was nice on cool evenings. Best of all, the host was super responsive. We brought steaks to grill out but when we got to the house, the grill had been blown over by the wind and was broken. We contacted the host and she had a new grill delivered from Lowe’s the very next day! We were so impressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacy G.

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

Family Vacation

Britt and her husband are amazing hosts, that have clearly put so much thought into every detail of this home and rental process. We had a 1, 2, 3, and 7 year old with us and they loved every minute! So many toys, the “playroom” in the loft, and the wrap around porch with a latched gate were an absolute hit for them. They supplied plenty of baby gates to keep the littles safe from the stairs. They even had pack-n-plays and strollers to use if needed. The entire home was wonderful, very clean and spacious, with so many thoughtful little “extras”, and a GORGEOUS view, but as a mama - the way this home accommodated the little ones made it a 10/10 for me!! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maeve H.

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

Perfection

10/10...no notes ;) This property is exactly as advertised. We spent some time away from home as a family arpund the holidays and it was exactly what we needed. From the communication to the amenities to the location, it was all on point. They even had Christmas decorations up to make it feel festive and cozy. We drove about 45 mins to Bryson City for the Polar Express train ride one night and then stopped by Highlands Outpost (20 mins) the next day for snow tubing and s'mores. This is probably the best rental we've ever stayed at, and we'd stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry K.

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

Family Gathering

Outstanding venue to host our family gathering, we had 8 adults and 4 kids and plenty of room to spare at The Franklin Lookout. We also brought three well behaved dogs for a small extra fee and they were in heaven at this cabin. Britt goes above and beyond on all the accommodations in the house. I travel a fair amount and this is one of the nicest rentals I have stayed at. It has activities for kids, people, dogs and also has enough space for a calm, relaxing experience for anyone that is just wanting to unwind. My family goes to Franklin once a year, definitely check out Caffe Rel if you are in the area for food, odd location but outstanding food. Thank you for sharing your beautiful space with our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay and really enjoyed the many spaces and rooms for everyone to hang out. The space allowed for everyone to have their own bathroom which was great. The outdoor area and enclosed decks were perfect. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frederick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect for our family - all things for the kids including baby gates and we all had our own space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host and house were great and was everything we were hoping for.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a view!!! We stayed here for our children's spring break and the house fit our 12 perfectly. It was well equipped with games, tvs, kitchen supplies and a coffee bar!!! The property was beautiful, quiet and secluded. Parking was adequate for our 3 vehicles and there was even a place for a fire with a shed full of wood. The host was very helpful when we had questions. Highly recommend this home for your mountain stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property as described! Hope grandkids can come in the future as it is very kid friendly. We were looking for a relaxing weekend and it was perfect along with some hiking and waterfalls!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack T.

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

Impressive cabin with great views

Couldnt ask for more, quiet, calm and cozy
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

What an amazing home!

Everything was simply perfect at this amazing retreat! Julia
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Amazing location

We had 16 people staying together and this property offered enough space for everyone to have their own place to wind down. This location checked off all of our big ticket items like tubing down the "O" in cherokee and golfing in Franklin. Franklin is sooo cute! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

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

Awesome Weekend

My family and I rented this place for my dad's 80th. It was very well appointed and the views were out of this world! We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

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

Amazing!

We had a great 5 days here. This cabin was everything we could’ve asked for and more. It was perfect for all 8 of us. Clean, spacious, and Britt provided everything we could’ve needed! We can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky C.

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

Family Time in Franklin

We had an awesome time at the cabin in Franklin. The downstairs kitchen could use more dishes and cooking apparatus. The host was fabulous and responded immediately to each message. The area is absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendall G.

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

Amazing!

Absolutely amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ben V.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The views are definitely amazing. That said, the home itself was not very clean. When you walk up you are met with trash cans with loose garbage all around and in the cans. One of the cans had the lid open and when we went to shut it we found two possums stuck in it. So we tipped it over to let them out. The blue bar stools are covered in dried food and whatever else is all over the sides of them. I did not want to sit in them. Some of the windows and a glass cabinet they have inside were covered in what looked like dog slobber. We then went to use the hot tub and it was filthy. We reached out to the host who didn’t respond until the next day. They did send someone to clean the hot tub that afternoon. I would not stay at this cabin again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Stay and Beautiful Views

Our group of friends had a wonderful stay at this lovely mountain home. The location and surroundings are peaceful with great views of the mountains—perfect for a relaxing getaway.The home itself is thoughtfully furnished with very comfortable beds, good quality bedding and towels, and a well-stocked kitchen that made cooking together easy and enjoyable. We especially loved spending time on the wraparound porch—grilling, dining, listening to the birds and soaking in the scenery (especially at sunset) from the table and chairs provided.Check-in was seamless with a convenient code entry, and the directions from the host made getting there a breeze.There were a few minor cleaning and maintenance issues—likely due to a difficult group before us—and one area had a non-functioning HVAC unit (happens to us all). However, we reached out to the host who responded quickly and made plans for these items to be addressed. These small things didn’t take away from our overall experience.We really enjoyed our stay and would absolutely return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025