Title: Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=27127541&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! Holiday home in Franklin with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! ![Exterior detail - Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! (Franklin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27127600/27127541/1ed1e8f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! (Franklin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27127600/27127541/68d0e616.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! (Franklin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27127600/27127541/4a8f5c1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! (Franklin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27127600/27127541/34437b36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! (Franklin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27127600/27127541/046e0752.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this 2-bedroom, split-plan retreat in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. Unwind on one of three spacious decks, or explore nearby state parks and waterfalls by hiking or taking a scenic train ride. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning £240 includes taxes & fees 28 Feb - 1 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! 15 acres Brand New Flooring! Fresh home just waiting to host YOU! 2 bedroom, 2 bath split plan, sleeps 6 (master-king bed, guest room-2 singles, living room-sofa bed) open floor plan includes living, dining, kitchen, breakfast area, large laundry room, front porch, side deck, large back deck with views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Many near by activities: (some seasonal) state parks, water falls, hiking, train rides, snow skiing/tubing, dining, shopping, museums, gem mining, rafting, canoeing, zip lines and MORE!! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - Area rugs in public areas - Front entrance ramp - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property - Note from host: non smoking only ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Water tubing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Unit size: 2,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34329300/34329204/9bbc8226.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Most Spectacular Views in the Smokies! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 ### Property is also known as Bright Cheerful Spacious Home Lovely Views Great Smoky Mountains Bright Cheerful Spacious Home Lovely Views Great Smoky Mountains ## About the area Franklin is home to this holiday home. Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. [Visit our Franklin travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franklin.dx8140) [View more Holiday homes in Franklin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franklin-Private-Holiday-Homes.d8140-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.23235%2C-83.36584&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Oqlc-9FxGpKYIgSvAYW9WzqZXVM=) Franklin, NC ### What's nearby - Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Rose Creek Mine 4 min drive \- 2.5 miles - Mason Mountain Mine 5 min drive \- 3.4 miles - Old Cardinal Gem Mine 5 min drive \- 3.3 miles - Gold City Gem Mine 7 min drive \- 4.8 miles ### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) 84 min drive ### Restaurants - Caffe REL 8 min drive - Slanted Window 10 min drive - McDonald's 8 min drive - El Charro Mexican Grill 8 min drive - Haywood Smokehouse 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!!? ### How much is parking at Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!!? ### What time is check-in at Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!!? ### What time is check-out at Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!!? ### Where is Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bright, Cheerful, Spacious Home With Lovely Views Of The Great Smoky Mountains!! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 120 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### terri w. 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, location, location! This spacious, comfortable home is very conveniently located Franklin, Dillsboro and many hiking trails. ##### terri w. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Myra Diann C. 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely, comfortable, private home Spacious and very comfortable!! ##### Myra Diann C. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Selena G. 24 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it Love staying here, serene, clean and scenic. Great location too ##### Selena G. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Chad D. 18 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short getaway the place was nice and location was great for us. Mrs Carolyn is a great host and accommodated our needs. ##### Chad D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy R., Jacksonville Fl 8 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mtn stay Nice location, quiet. Convenient to local stores. ##### Nancy R. Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo Lynn W. 2 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Home We enjoyed our short stay in this spacious, comfortable and lovely home. The kitchen had an abundance of cookware, silverware and cookware. It also had all the appliances necessary for an extended stay.The location was close to Franklin and easy to get to restaurants and shopping.Would definitely stay there again! ##### Jo Lynn W. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori R. 1 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our favorite VRBO This is our 2nd or 3rd time we have stayed here. We absolutely love this place. It feels just like home when we walk in the door. The location is close to family and friends nearby and also close to anything we want to do on our visits. We can’t wait to come back and hopefully this house is available. ##### Lori R. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard and Diane C. 3 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful experience This property met or exceeded all expectations. The kitchen was fully equipped with good quality utensils. Overall the house was awesome, comfortable and cozy. Highly recommended. ##### Richard and Diane C. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth M. 11 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Untitled Stayed here overnight while moving to the area. Check in was a breeze and the house was clean and ready for us. ##### Ruth M. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl S. 20 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet, comfortable and large mountain home Great kitchen with clean, well working appliances. Wonderful flow to the house., Nice large hottub in the bathroom with plenty of hot water. This was my fourth time renting here. it feels like home ##### Cheryl S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geoff L., Valrico 8 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay again This is our third time staying here and we look forward to coming back again soon. Carolyn is accommodating as always. Love the view out back with deer in the yard every day and lots of birds, including hummingbirds. We'lll be back. ##### Geoff L. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy B. 12 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great country retreat The house was wonderful and quiet. We saw a family of deer the first night. The kitchen was well stocked and plenty of cookware. We brought our two dogs and found a great park for a walk. The towns people were friendly and the overall spirit of the town was loving and family oriented. We would definitely live to stay again. Thank you. ##### Kathy B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda T. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Time Thank you for sharing your home. This is the third year we have enjoyed your lovely home. It has anything you may need in the kitchen and the beds are really comfortable. I enjoyed watching the birds and deer off the back porch. The drive is easy to get in and out of. The location is off enough to be quiet but close enough to local stores if you should need to get something you may have forgotten. Looking forward to next year's trip. ##### Linda T. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James A. 25 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pre-Thanksgiving getaway with family Our family enjoyed our stay in the mountains. The house is easy to navigate to yet nicely hidden in the woods with excellent views from the back balcony. We saw several deer during our stay. Kitchen is well equipped and an Ingles is just up the road. The main living space is roomy and master bedroom and bathroom are large. We had plenty of hot water and two bathrooms is great with teenagers. The DSL Internet was good and Verizon cellular was surprising fast, which was great for remote work. The stand-alone wood fireplace was so easy to use and put out a lot of heat. Just minutes from downtown Franklin and easy access to major roads. We would stay here again. ##### James A. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn K. 28 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great parking spaces. Deer every day to watch from inside. Nice charcoal grill. Plenty of comfortable seating around the TV and a nice woodstove. ##### Lynn K. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl S. 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home in a beautiful mountain location Great parking, well equipped kitchen and comfortable clean furniture ##### Cheryl S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe W. 6 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Joe and Jill’s adventures in Franklin This is a beautiful home. Plenty of space. Close enough to Franklin to go into town and not feel like you have been in the car all day. We will stay here again. ##### Joe W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol T. 9 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is an amazing house. I am handicapped, so this place was far beyond what I was expecting. ##### Carol T. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori B. 17 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house Great short stay at the home. Had everything we needed and close to town. ##### Lori B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sheila y. 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved the Home Everything was perfect looking forward to coming back again ##### sheila y. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### JOE G. 23 Oct 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness Location was convenient. Lovely inside, but disappointed on cleanliness. Mildew on most windows and in master bath shower door, bathroom floor and some furniture. Floors not very clean, bought cleaning supplies for some of these issues. Did not contact owner as did not want cleaning ladies to come during our stay. If issues are addressed this would be a great place to return. ##### JOE G. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Susie M. 31 Oct 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### The place needs some love Nice place but it needs some love. ##### Susie M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat W. 16 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable getaway Cute, comfortable, great kitchen and beautiful view! Really enjoyed your house, only wish you had some heat strips, or something to help out on the really cold days. We would definitely return to this lovely place. ##### Pat W. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah W. 8 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great time. This is the 4th time we have rented this property. Hopefully we see you next year. ##### Sarah W. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori R. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Franklin We stay at this property as often as possible. Lovely place and perfect for us. Always clean and neat. Feels like home. Beyond well Equipped kitchen. We always put corn out for the deer and enjoy their visits. We can’t wait until our next visit. Only thing better would be owning it ourselves. ##### Lori R. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024 ---