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BEST Mountain view in Franklin! *New Tiny!*
18 private acres with the BEST VIEW in Franklin. Enjoy the best hiking, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, gem mining, festivals, farm to table restaurants & more! About 10 minutes to the Bartram Trailhead, the AT, and downtown Franklin. Enjoy the privacy of the mountains AND all the modern conveniences. This beautiful tiny boasts 180 degree view of the Smokey Mountains. Come stay & live your best life! Fast wifi, 2 Roku TVs, W/D, full kitchen, bbq grill, spacious deck, and fire pit. Must have 4WD/AWD.

Tiny Home Mountain Adventure+HotTub+Fire Pit+Grill
We can't adequately describe how peaceful it is to sit at the picnic table & listen to the wind through the trees or the birds serenade as the sky turns pink & purple over the Smoky Mountains. We purposely tucked our adorable Tiny Home into the woods to achieve the peaceful retreat you're looking for. You'll feel like the "Little Red Riding Hood" skipping through the woods as you escape the "Big Bad Wolf" of technology and stress. Evenings around the Firepit w/the stars are simply magical!

Luxury Log Cabin • Hot Tub • 7 min to Highlands
Retreat to the silent woods in meticulously restored original “Joe Webb” log cabins: Gilmer Lodge marries the nostalgia of original rustic period architecture with modern finishes, including completely new kitchen and bathrooms. Nestled beneath old-growth tree canopy, this design-forward property includes two separate log cabins – circa 1790 and early 1900s – that together function as a single home. The two cabins are adjacent to each other, connected exteriorly by a wrap-around covered porch.

Romantic Couples Stay with Hot Tub & Great Views
Experience Luxury Glamping at Natures Dome while Exploring the Smoky Mountains this Summer. Chase waterfalls and count the stars ✨ gazing through the skylight. Relax listening to the sounds of the creek below 💞. Enjoy the privacy & seclusion while being minutes from downtown Sylva & Dillsboro, Harrah's Cherokee Casino & The Smoky Mountain Scenic Train Ride 🚂. The National Parks & Blueridge Parkway is within 25 mins while bigger cities like Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge are about an hours drive.

❤️Romantic Highlands Cottage❤️Trail Access to Town!
At 4000+ feet & only a 10 min walk to town on the Rhododendron Trail. Totally renovated 2017!! Light & sunny 3 bed/2 bath, 750 sq. ft. Originally built by my wife's g-grandmother in the 1940's. Floor to ceiling shiplap, 17 ft. ceilings, hardwoods, reclaimed barn wood, custom fixtures, heated marble/slate bath floors, tankless water heater, gas fireplace, porch, Wifi, TV, washer/dryer, kitchenette. Beautiful gardens! Classic Highlands charm with modern comforts! Hike, fish, shop, or relax!

Mountain Meadow View Escape
NEWLY RENOVATED! Welcome to our peaceful home with stunning views! The house is located in the quiet mountain neighborhood of Meadow View Estates but only about 10-12 min from the charming downtown of Franklin, North Carolina with plenty of activities to keep you and the family busy. The entire upper level is yours with its own private entrance. Access requires steps. Parking is the only shared space since the lower level has a permanent resident. Welcome to life in the mountains!

The Happy Mountain Home
Welcome to our little cabin located in the picturesque town of Franklin, North Carolina. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and unwind in the tranquility of the Mountains. Our cozy cabin offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. 985 sq ft, Starlink WIFI, AC, 1 BR in the main level and 1 Bed upstairs in the loft. The surrounding landscape is dotted with tall tress, creating a peaceful atmosphere that invites you to relax. Follow us: Insta: @thehappymountainhome

Appalachian Container Cabin
Stay at one of the most unique and stunning vacation rentals in the Smoky Mountains! The "Appalachian Container Cabin" is a modern tiny home with an unparalleled view overlooking the Appalachian Trail, built out of shipping containers, and was recently featured on the new HGTV/DIY show "Containables". The cabin is located at the end of private road deep within the Nantahala National Forest, but located conveniently between Franklin, North Carolina and Clayton, Georgia.

A Tiny Paw's - A peaceful pause from life
Have you ever wanted to stay in a tiny home like you have seen on HGTV? Here's your chance opt in for a peaceful stay on top of a mountain ridge. Where you relax in the hot tub, pause by the fire or rest in the hammocks. During the day explore nature by taking a hike. We are one hour from Asheville and half an hour to 45 mins to Bryson City, Cherokee, Maggie Valley, Cashiers and Highlands. Or go white water rafting, zip line or take a train ride from Nantahala.

360° Glass Treehouse in the Canopy - The Cūbus
The Cūbus Treehouse is a true work of art at Highlands Treehouse Retreat. A design-forward treehouse set high in the forest, offering a quiet and elevated escape with beautiful mountain views. Clean lines, curated interiors, and a strong connection to nature make The Cūbus feel both modern and deeply peaceful. Unwind in the hot tub under the stars, take in the surrounding mountains, and experience a refined treetop stay designed for rest, simplicity, and privacy.

Barndominium in the Nantahala National Forest
This newly built mountain home is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood bordering the Nantahala National Forest but just a ten-minute drive from downtown Franklin. Enjoy slow mornings on the wrap around deck while you take in the beautiful mountain views. Spend your days hiking, biking or fly fishing the numerous nearby trails and rivers. Then wrap up a perfect ending to your day in the hot tub or around a crackling fire watching the sunset.

Otter Creek Luxury Yurt-Creekfront - Nantahala
The Otter Creek Luxury Yurt is perfect for a Glamping getaway. With two bedrooms and a full bath, this yurt sleeps 4 comfortably. First bedroom offers a queen bed and access to a private porch; second bedroom offers two twin beds. A fully equipped kitchen featuring granite countertops and stainless-steel high-end appliances. The yurt features central air conditioning and heat, washer and dryer and an in-room safe is provided as well.
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- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Dollywood
- Pigeon Forge TN Cabins
- Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA
- Clemson University
- Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
- Ober Mountain
- Anakeesta
- Pigeon Forge Snow
- Nantahala National Forest
- Gatlinburg Convention Center
- Cataloochee Ski Area
- Table Rock State Park
- Casino At Harrah's Cherokee
- The North Carolina Arboretum
- Black Rock Mountain State Park
- Devils Fork State Park
- Gorges State Park
- Tallulah Gorge State Park
- Helen Tubing & Waterpark
- Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing
- Bell Mountain
- DuPont State Forest
- Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park





