Title: Gail's Retreat Cabin Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gail's Retreat Cabin Holiday home in Franklin with kitchen ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120110000/120108600/120108550/25c41014.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120110000/120108600/120108550/d17ce6c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120110000/120108600/120108550/c31141c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120110000/120108600/120108550/ccea9d67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120110000/120108600/120108550/ea292b6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Gail's Retreat Cabin provides amenities, such as a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## 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. ### Gail's Retreat Cabin Gail's Retreat is a nice, spacious 2BR, 2.5BA cabin nestled in the Fenno Hill community. Nicely furnished Great Room with a remote controlled gas fireplace. A mountain view from the front covered deck with plenty of chairs to sit and enjoy the view, or use the picnic table to enjoy a meal while continuing to enjoy the view. The Game Room downstairs has a futon, satellite TV, mini-air hockey table, pool table plus other games. Chairs and BBQ are just outside the Rec Room along with fire pit. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns PLEASE NOTE: THE $50 "MANAGEMENT FEE" IS A HEAT UPCHARGE FOR THE FALL/WINTER MONTHS \-$10 will be charged for each bag of trash left at the property \-NO DIRTY DISHES left in the sink/dishwasher. If left in the dishwasher they MUST be clean and the cycle already ran. $25 fee will be charged if not ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120490000/120485800/120485736/a00d408e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 3 Bed 2 Bath with Huge Outdoor Living Franklin - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=120485736&PinnedHotelID=120485736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67430000/67421400/67421387/306f64d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whippoorwill's Nest in the Smoky Mountains Franklin - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=67421387&PinnedHotelID=67421387&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![BBQ/picnic Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88680000/88675600/88675565/2979abb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous Stays Bryson City - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews £136 includes taxes & fees 23 Oct - 24 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=88675565&PinnedHotelID=88675565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38270000/38267000/38266946/5798d4ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Moose Cabin - 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Vacation Rental Franklin - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=38266946&PinnedHotelID=38266946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34390000/34383200/34383150/59729a24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beat the heat. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 411093 ## About the area Franklin is home to this holiday home. Old Cardinal Gem Mine and Mason Mountain Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rose Creek Mine and Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. [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%7C35.23896%2C-83.38544&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ghJFBzpBz0qYwYVro6nTJj5tSMU=) Franklin, NC ### What's nearby - Mason Mountain Mine - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Rose Creek Mine - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles - Sheffield Mine - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles - Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 19 min drive - 7.9 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Caffe REL - ‬9 min drive - ‪Slanted Window - ‬8 min drive - ‪El Charro Mexican Grill - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Bojangles - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gail's Retreat Cabin pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Gail's Retreat Cabin? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gail's Retreat Cabin? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Gail's Retreat Cabin located? > Situated in Franklin, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Old Cardinal Gem Mine and Mason Mountain Mine. Rose Creek Mine is 2 mi (3.2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gail's Retreat Cabin Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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 13 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### richard m. 14 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location, Great View This is the second time we have been here. Just a few miles out of town. Cabin has most anything you need. ##### richard m. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jeremy M. 19 Oct 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness, location #### Severely over priced We stayed here with a friend for a car trip. Having two separate rooms was essential. There was no mention of road conditions to get to the cabin. The last half mile is gravel up a steep incline and then a steep drop off into the driveway. Not car friendly, an SUV is probably fine. The driveway is so unlevel we both bottomed out our cars. An adventure every time we needed to leave the cabin. Once inside, the place was clean enough but maybe empty for a while? Cobwebs all over the place. The furniture is severely out dated and linens and towels are on their last legs. We had a bug issue too, when we arrived we killed two spiders and 4 of the flat little bugs. Not harmful I don't think, but I'd have preferred they stayed outside. The next morning my wife had bites all over her and we assumed the mosquitos just really liked her, but when they continued to get worse, we stripped the bed and found a bug in the corner of the sheets. So that was fun. There is no central air either. The stand alone units in the bedrooms work well enough, but it's not the comfort level of central air. Overall the cabin wasn't unlivable, but after cleaning fees and service fees we paid a decent amount a night to stay here. Communication from the management company was good. If we were looking for a budget cabin and paid about half of what we did, I'd understsnd all of the pitfalls, but as it stands it was just too much. ##### Jeremy M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jarvis D. 17 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A good pace of mind. My overall stay was well needed. I proposed to my longtime girlfriend with the mountain view in the background. I wouldn't redo that day for anything. I will be booking this property again soon. ##### Jarvis D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keny S. 30 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent services Over all fantastic ##### Keny S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy P. 21 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The cabin was very nice and was the owner. The cabin was very nice and had a great layout. The owner was very nice and very responsive to my questions. The road to the cabin and the driveway were a little steep, but we managed fine without a 4-wheeled drive vehicle. ##### Cindy P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason E. 18 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little cabin It was a very nice cabin close to town. We enjoyed it very much. ##### Jason E. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura S. 1 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! We truly enjoyed the experience. The cabin was very comfortable, and just as described. It wasn't hard to find or get to, which was also great! It had everything we needed for our stay and the boys especially enjoyed the pool table downstairs. ##### Laura S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sadeek A. 1 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good The property is excellent ##### Sadeek A. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla L. 21 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### mountain cabin Very nice house! ##### Carla L. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Doug S. 10 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Mountain View. Overall, enjoyed the stay very much. Unable to get electronics (tv,/dvd, cd/radio) to play. ##### Doug S. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Dawn W. 6 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy #### Homey family home It was clearly a “LOVED” family home perfect for a gathering of many. Updates needed for a better experience...:window AC units in bedroom with the portable which is inefficient/ window unit in 1st level downstairs where it is comfy but the large couch should be up on the main floor where the kitchen and big TV are. TVs in the bedrooms are outdated and useless. Internet service sketchy. Otherwise, as travelers that were mostly out on day trips , it was a great comfy place to stay. Blinds which we kept wanting to open to see the view kept falling apart onto the floor. 😏 ##### Dawn W. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frieda S. 8 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Labor Day Weekend The cabin was very homey and cozy. You can see a little bit of the top of mountains. You can see deer in the morning and hummingbirds in the afternoon. Comfortable beds and a clean place. I would give this property an A to stay at for your family and friends. ##### Frieda S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mario p. 26 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### nice and quiet great property!! ##### mario p. ### 10/10 Excellent #### amber v. 19 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### relaxing very happy with this property.. more spacious than i realized.. plenty of room for me my husband and 3 teenage boys.. lots of extras to keep the kids busy.. we loved the pool table and the ping pong table.. biggest negative was lack of air conditioning in 1 bedroom and downstairs.. these areas could get quite warm... the portable air conditioner just made the room hotter.. i think a fan in a window would have really helped these areas... overall the negatives are not enough to keep us from wanting to come back to this property.. ##### amber v. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Joshua D H. 11 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Seclusion Great place to be secluded and rejuvenate. Better for fall and winter as the AC was only central to the master and main area - had portable AC for second BR, downstairs was a bit warm. However, plenty of fun things to do withe the fam! ##### Joshua D H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Kenneth 16 Jul 2020 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and Secluded Unfortunately when we arrived the property had not been cleaned from the renters. After about 8 phone calls and 30 minutes, I was able to get hold of someone to clean the cabin. After the cabin was cleaned it was a nice place to be. Nice back porch, little traffic noise and good size. ##### Kenneth Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### allan l. 15 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Cabin was clean and well stocked. One bedroom was extremely warm as there are no air vents into that room or the basement. Easy fix, they have a portable AC unit in the bedroom but I would station it in the doorway so the hot air blows out into the living room where the central A/C can dissipate the heat. I am sure this is only an issue during 1 or 2 months of the year. Lots of deer and bunnies right off the balcony. It was nice to sit on the balcony in the morning and evening. Overall, we would stay here again ##### allan l. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David L. 8 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thank you for letting us stay! It was very beautiful and was so welcoming. I loved sitting on the balcony at night and watching a doe walk across the yard. It was very comforting and relaxing. ##### David L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020