Luxury Mountain Vacation Home, Outdoor Fireplace in Franklin

Relax to views of ponds, pastures and five mountain ranges. You will
spend most of your time on the screened porch with outdoor
fireplace, or on the back deck gazing at the mountains. 
Sleeps 6 in 3 Queen bedrooms (2 Master Bedroom Suites, one on main floor), 3 'en suite baths. 

The open floor plan of the great room showcases massive timber frame
beams and a large stacked stone fireplace, creating a warm rustic
elegance. 42" LCD TV with DirecTV Satellite system & wireless
internet.  Fully equipped Gourmet Kitchen, wet bar, The dining area
seats 6-8 comfortably.  This home called The Pond, won three 2007 National Awards including Best Vacation Home. 

The ever changing views of the mountains are seen from almost every
room in the house.  This home will make you forget the stress of city life. 

Share costs by inviting friends or family.  You'll also save by eating in, packing a picnic and enjoying nature's activities.

3 Bedrooms, (2 Masters, one on main floor), all queen size beds with
down comforters and en-suite baths. Baths feature walk-in tiled
showers, granite countertops and the upstairs Master Bath also
has a jacuzzi tub. All bed linens/towels, paper products are
provided.

Fully Equipped Kitchen with Dacor gas cooktop, electric range, microwave, warming drawer, dishwasher, double door refrigerator with in door water/ice,
wet bar with sink and beverage/wine cooler. Laundry room with
washer/dryer. 42" DirecTV Satellite, Wireless Internet.

Open Deck on back of house with rockers and picnic table. Screened-
in Side Porch with outdoor fireplace, table & seating.

Private 2.7 acre property accessed by paved road and gravel driveway
(4x4 not needed).

Grocery located approx. 3 miles from the house.

Franklin features many great restaurant choices, liquor is served by
the glass and wine and beer are available in the grocery stores and
wine shops.

One of the most beautiful drives in the country is between Franklin &
Highlands, NC

One visit to Historic Franklin, North Carolina, and you'll discover
why we fell in love with this area. Incorporated in 1855, Franklin is
famous for its scenic beauty, slower pace of life, and its
friendly people.

Franklin is located between two popular scenic gorges, the Cullasaja
and the Nantahala. In its rush downhill, the Cullasaja takes some
spectacular spills creating lower Cullasaja Falls. Take a walk
behind the roaring 75 foot wall of water of Dry Falls. The
mountainscape is lined with many hiking trails, including the famous
Appalachian and Bartram Trails.

Nestled in the southwestern corner of North Carolina, Franklin
serves as the southern gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great
Smokies. It's convenient location to major cities make Franklin a
favorite retirement and relocation spot for people of all ages.

Atlanta, Georgia is just two hours to the south while Asheville,
North Carolina is one hour to the east. Other cities nearby include
Highlands, Cashiers, Dillsboro, & Sylva, all within about 30
minutes.

Base all your activities from this home. Minutes to Hiking, waterfalls,
rafting, biking, gem mining, canoing/kayaking, shopping, restaurants,
Cherokee Casino. Franklin also is home to the Little Tennessee River
Greenway, one of more than a thousand such trails snaking their way
across America turning old canals, abandoned railbeds and forgotten
riverbanks into green recreational corridors. You can walk or bike
for miles along the paved Greenway in Franklin.

This home is located just outside of downtown Franklin on the way to Highlands & Cashiers, NC.  You won't be surrounded by other noisy cabins, campers & other tourists.  This is a private home located in a rural mountain community. 
Come home to a little pampering after a great day of activities.  You will never want to leave. 

• Winter: Nov.-Mar.   $200/nt...$1300/wk (2 night minimum)
• Spring/Summer: Apr-Sept.    $295/nt...$1925/wk. (3 night minimum)
• Fall Peak Leaf: October 8-Nov. 15  $325/nt...$2100/wk. (3 night minimum)
  *Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years Week rate is   $325/nt.
  $2100/wk. (3 nt. minimum Holiday Rental)
• Monthly Rates:  Winter- $4350  Summer:$4800 ($145=$160/nt.)
• Cleaning Fee $125.00-$150.00 based on # of guests
• Damage/Refundable Security Deposit Deposit: $500.00
  All rates subject to 10.75% NC Taxes
  Flexible check-in/check-out.