Incredible Timber Frame Mountain Home, Outdoor Fireplace in Franklin

Escape to this luxury Rustic Elegant Timber Framed Mountain Home.  Awesome views of 5 mountain ranges. You'll spend most of your time on the SCREENED PORCH WITH OUTDOOR FIREPLACE. Quiet, Private, Retreat.   The ever changing views of the mountains are seen from almost every room in the house.   National Award winning home including Best Vacation Home.  Attention to detail, immaculate housekeeping.  Close to all Western NC activities but away from noisy tourists.  This home will make you forget life's stresses.

The open floor plan of the great room showcases the massive timber frame beams and large stacked stone fireplace, creating a warm and comfortable getaway. DirecTV & wireless internet.  Fully equipped Gourmet Kitchen, wet bar.  

A Master Suite on the Main floor features a massive queen log bed, large closet and dresser (great for extended stays), it has a private bath with double vanity sinks, granite countertop, towel warmer and large tiled shower.  Another Master Suite is upstairs with a king bed, leather chaise, closet and dresser.  It has a full bath with jacuzzi tub, tiled shower, double vanity sinks and granite countertop.  Another guest bedroom is on the main floor with a queen bed, large closet and bath with tiled shower.   

This home will become your favorite ESCAPE.

This luxury custom built home is not your normal rental home.  The furnishings and decor are beautiful and feature local artwork and photography. 

All bed linens/towels are provided.  The fully equipped Kitchen features Dacor gas cooktop, electric range, microwave, warming drawer, dishwasher, double door refrigerator with in door water/ice, a wet bar with sink and beverage/wine cooler. Laundry room with washer/dryer. DirecTV Satellite, Wireless Internet. 

We provide shower gel, shampoo, blow dryers, laundry and dish detergents.  Kitchen extras include popcorn popper, crockpot, gas grill on the deck along with grill accessories, picnic basket, cooler and even hiking sticks.  We provide plenty of wood for the fireplaces.

The open Deck on back of house has lots of seating so you can gaze at the mountains. The screened-in Side Porch with outdoor fireplace has seating and a table & chairs for outdoor dining.   

Private 2.7 acre property accessed by paved road and gravel driveway

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.

Our home is located just outside of downtown Franklin on the way to Highlands & Cashiers, NC (called the Scenic Waterfall Byway).  The drive between Franklin & Highlands' is one of National Georgraphic's Drives of a Lifetime; Cullasaja Gorge Gap. 

You won't be surrounded by other noisy cabins, campers & other tourists.  This is a private home located in a rural mountain community.

Come back to a little pampering after a great day of activities.  You will never want to leave.
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.  One of the most beautiful drives in the country is located within 10 minutes of the house between Franklin & Highlands, NC.  You'll pass three waterfalls and can 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 vacation 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.

Winter:  January- April 30:  $200.00/nt.  (2 nt. min. stay) *Excludes Easter Week (4 nt. min. stay)

Spring/Summer:  May 1 - October 3rd  $295/nt. (3 nt. min. stay) $1925/wk *Excludes Holidays
Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day (4 nt. min. stay)

Peak Leaf/Fall:  October 4th-November 11th $325/nt. (4 nt. min. stay) $2100.00/wk

Nov.-Dec.:  November 12th -December 31st $295/nt. (3 nt. min. stay) $1925/wk *excludes Thanksgiving & Christmas/New Year's (see below for rate & min. stay)

HOLIDAYS: 

Easter - 4 nt. min. stay Good Friday-Sunday $200/nt.

Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day - 4 nt. min. stay @ $295/nt.

Thanksgivng week - 7 night min. stay $2100.00/wk

Christmas/New Year's - 10 night min. stay $3000.00/10 nt. stay - 2013 ALREADY BOOKED -

Cleaning Fees:  $125.00-$200.00 depending on # of guests

Taxes:  9.75% (Sales & County Tax)

$500.00 Damage Security Deposit