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Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains

2 Bedroom, 2 bath Villa at the top of Mill Creek Country Club in the Smoky Mountains. Gated community With Easy access and paved to the door.

Breathtaking Views every day - Watch the sun rise as while you sip your morning coffee sitting on the screened porch or on the open patio.

Play Golf at Mill Creek golf course - no membership required.

Enjoy all the amenities of a Luxury Villa, full kitchen with appliances, washer and dryer, Direct TV Satellite , High Speed internet

Property manager

Sally Mass, Realtor-Broker, Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cardinals Rest at Ridgecrest Villa
Cardinals Nest at Ridgecrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains Villa

About the area

Located in Franklin, this villa is in the mountains. Nantahala National Forest and Tessentee Bottomland Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parker Meadows Park and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Mill Creek Country Club - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Franklin Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • The Factory - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine - 41 min drive - 18.2 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Slanted Window - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gazebo Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Old Ingles - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Parker Meadows Park. Franklin Golf Course and The Factory are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Cardinals Nest at RidgeCrest Villa in the Smoky Mountains Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mill Creek

Wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Franklin NC

Our condo was very clean and fullfilled all of our needs! Very easy access to and quiet community! Very safe to take morning walks. Your reps, Sally & Jerry, were only a phone call away, if we needed them. It's a beautiful location! We even saw a pretty fox! This is our 2nd stay there. We'll go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Cardinals Nest is the perfect place to escape to! I live in a very small place nearby and booked this for my family visiting from out of town. It is roomy yet cozy, perfectly decorated, and so well appointed! The owners have thought of absolutely everything. The view is spectacular! Our only problem had nothing to do with the house; it was due to the crazy weather. The snow and ice kept us stranded up there for a couple days until it was safe to navigate the road in and out...but if you're going to get stuck somewhere, there couldn't be a better spot. I highly recommend the Cardinals Nest!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Mountain Villa with a wonderful view!

Very clean with everything you need for a relaxing time in the mountains. The property managers, Jerry & Sally Mass, went above & beyond to answer any questions and see that we had everything we needed. The view of the mountains while we drank our morning coffee was beautiful. We enjoyed our stay 10/17-10/23. Ralph & Barbara Stinson-Florida
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view

We had an amazing long weekend here. The condo is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Everything we needed was there. We thoroughly enjoyed the amazing patio and the view is spectacular. For such a view, it is a relatively easy drive but do try to get there before dark. It is an easy drive to Franklin. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Beautiful condo and great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Very lovely villa with a spectacular view.

Great experience overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Jon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Vacation Let Down!!

We set off on our trip to the mountains to a place that advertised a beautiful view!! We arrived at this property only to find the owners were there. They decided to come for the week even though the property was rented. When we told them that we had rented the property they acted as if it was no big deal that they decided to come and we could just stay at another place. This property is managed by a third party, who was as surprised as we were that the owners just showed up. The property manager promptly moved us to another place that was significantly smaller and had NO view of mountains......which is why we were there in the first place!!! They also gave us a significant refund for part of the stay. We appreciated there immediate attentiveness to us and it was not there fault. HOWEVER.....if you can't communicate with the owners enough to prevent this type of behavior then maybe you should drop the property and rent other places. Totally Unacceptable!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing bad to say

Beautiful, clean property that was perfect for a stress free getaway. Gorgeous views. Easy access for a day of waterfall hunting. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Minna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful view

Wonderful view with an abundance of birds and wildlife. Very relaxing and easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding View

Didn't give 5 stars on cleanliness as the oven was in dire need of a cleaning. Needed a peaceful getaway with a wonderful view and Cardinal's Nest more than delivered. Thanks!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rolando M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

We had a great time during our 2 week stay at this place. House is very confortable

10/10 Excellent

Raymond P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location and view

would stay there again if in the area

10/10 Excellent

Darrell H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the villa and view

The villa was very relaxing and beautiful. Everything that I needed seemed to be there. The view was awesome. I've been to the mountains many times but the view there was the best. Loved it😍
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019