Title: THE BEAR DEN - Franklin's Most Beautiful Mountain View 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 # THE BEAR DEN - Franklin's Most Beautiful Mountain View ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37020000/37012500/37012472/473bd32d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37020000/37012500/37012472/efd30538.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37020000/37012500/37012472/f6ba6380.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37020000/37012500/37012472/w1077h684x0y1-1ba35b75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37020000/37012500/37012472/ec6c2ed2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location THE BEAR DEN - Franklin's Most Beautiful Mountain View provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Fireplace ## 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. ### THE BEAR DEN - Franklin's Most Beautiful Mountain View Hilltop Home nested in the trees with a beautiful view of the mountains & bird lovers paradise! \* Beautiful Mountain view \* Wide screened porch with rocking chairs \* Central AC & Cable Television \* Two bedrooms / Two bath \* Bedroom 1- Master- Guaranteed most comfortable bed in Franklin! Prana Sleep King bed. \* Bedroom 2- Single beds \* Extensive DVD Library & Board Games \* DISH Network Satellite TV \* WiFi throughout \* Central AC & Heating \* On a quiet mountain close to Main Street, Shops, Breweries, & Grocery \* Just 8 min to the base of Highlands Mtn! \* BBQ Grill \* DOWNSTAIRS OPTIONAL ADD ON- Downstairs room available to rent ONLY as an add-on to existing reservation making the total 3 bedroom 3 bath. Optional downstairs room includes a King Bed & 1 set of Bunk Beds. \* COVID 19 Update \* We take your health and safety seriously. We now add a 48 hour block to the front and back of every stay to allow time for the property to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized by our cleaning crew. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone - Safe ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34481400/34481340/e99261d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Little Slice of Smokey Mtn. 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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 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 THE Bear DEN Franklin's Most Beautiful Mountain View THE Bear DEN - Franklin's Most Beautiful Mountain View Franklin ## About the area Franklin is home to this holiday home. Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and Jackson Hole Gem Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Factory and Franklin Golf Course. 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¢er=35.18207,-83.33879&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_kwuElbt%7BN%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40S%40Q%40S%40Q%40S%40QBS%40QBSBQBSBQBQBQDQDQBQDQDQDQDQFODOFQFQDOHOFOFQFMHOFOHOFOHMHMJOHMHMHMJMHMJKJMJKJKJKJKJKLKJKJILKLGJILILILILGLGLGLILGNELELELGNENELENCLCNELCNCNCNALCNANANANAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNBLDNDLDNFLDLDLDNFLHLFLFLHLFLHJHLHLFJJLJJHJJLJJJJJJJJJJLHJJLHLJLHLHLHNHLHLHNFNHNHNFLFPFNFNFPFNDPFNDNFPDPDPBPDPDPDPBPBPBPBRBPBR%40P%40RBP%40R%40P%40R%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAP%3FRAPARAPARCPARAPCRCPCRCPCPCPEPEPEPCPEPEPGPENGPENGNGPGNGNGPGNILIPGLINILILINILILKLILKLIJKLKJKJKJKJMJKJKHMJKJMFMJKFMHMFMHMFMFMHOFMDMDMFODMDODMDOBMBODOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEMCOCMEOEOEMEMGMEOEMGMIMGMGMGMIMIMGKKMGMKKIKKMKKKKKKKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMIMIMKOIMIMGOIMGQIMGOGQGOIOEOGQGOEQGOEQEQEQEQCQEQEQCQCQCQCSCQCSAQCSAQASAQASAQAS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aPlBocfCkdt9-TiU0yEhPyXfBW0=) Franklin, NC ### What's nearby - Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles - The Factory - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles - Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles - Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles - Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 22 min drive - 10.1 miles ### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 79 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Caffe REL - ‬8 min drive - ‪El Charro Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Bojangles - ‬6 min drive - ‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is THE BEAR DEN - Franklin's Most Beautiful Mountain View pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at THE BEAR DEN - Franklin's Most Beautiful Mountain View? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at THE BEAR DEN - Franklin's Most Beautiful Mountain View? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is THE BEAR DEN - Franklin's Most Beautiful Mountain View located? > Situated in Franklin, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Harris Medical Park of Franklin. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Scottish Tartans Musuem are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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