Escape to nature with this pet-friendly, family retreat just 15 minutes from Highlands! Perfect for hiking, relaxing, and playtime with the kids. Utilize the outdoor fire pit, indoor fireplace and the playhouse in the side yard full of games!
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Escape to nature with this pet-friendly, family retreat just 15 minutes from Highlands! Perfect for hiking, relaxing, and playtime with the kids. Utilize the outdoor fire pit, indoor fireplace and the playhouse in the side yard full of games!
With a stay at this vacation home in Franklin, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 4-minute drive from Cullasaja Falls. .This vacation home is 25.8 mi (41.6 km) from Western Carolina University and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Jackson Hole Gem Mine.
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 13 min drive - 10.0 miles
Bridal Veil Falls - 14 min drive - 12.2 miles
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 82 min drive
Restaurants
Caffe REL - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Starbucks - 13 min drive
Bojangles - 10 min drive
Gondola’s - 10 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cindy's Island Riverfront
If it's river frontage you want - you've found it! You can literally drop a line in and fish while standing on the deck. The views up and down the river are tremendous and onsite you'll find tubes for a lazy afternoon float down the river. This cozy two-bedroom cottage is perfect for 2-4 guests. There's a nice woodstove for chilly mornings and evenings, Internet (wireless) and Satellite TV. Well located between Highlands and Franklin so a quick jaunt up or down the mountain is easy and direct.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the waterfront
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
411104
Cindy's Island Riverfront Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
We had a great stay! Place was clean and had all the amenities that we needed. Being right on the water was appealing to the eye and hearing the sound of the water going over the rocks brought peacefulness. We will stay here again. Also, Franklin is a great town! One of our now favorites!
We had a wonderful stay — very clean, excellent location near town and central to get to other towns. We loved hanging out in the river and making s’mores in the fire pit. Highly recommend!
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susanne B.
May 27, 2018
Excellent place to stay
Has all that you need and more. Lovely cabin and so comfy. Will return!!
Loved the location, we fell in love with it. Our favorite trip so far. Loved being right on the water.
Miles P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
jeff S.
Sep 21, 2017
Nice and Quiet
Decided at last minute to try and get away for the weekend, this was a nice and relaxing place and April was great to work with. Lots of scenic views in the area. Overall a great place to stay and a great weekend.
This place was very nice clean and quiet right on the water we loved it and would to come again in the future
Jodie H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Jason P.
Apr 18, 2019
Unique, Cozy Riverfront Home
This cozy home had all you need to relax and enjoy. The location is ideal and the view of the river was amazing. The owner was responsive and nice during our stay. We would stay there again.
We really enjoyed our stay, it was exactly what we needed. The rental was clean and well kept, the attention to detail and amenities within the home made us feel very special. Its a beautiful place and we plan to return for a longer stay in the future.
Relaxing and beautiful. A little hard to find, especially at night because the entrance is right outside a curve in the road but overall, we would go again!
We had a great stay at Cindy's Island. So peaceful hearing the river flow right out the window, everything you need is there. So much beautiful scenery to enjoy within driving distance.
Jessie S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Brinck B.
May 5, 2019
Baby moon
Enjoyed the convenient access to river and relaxing porch.
Brinck B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily w.
Oct 9, 2018
Great getaway!
We loved our short stay, and only wish we were here longer! The river is beautiful and the cabin has been updated so nicely. We would certainly come back.