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Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 143200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is on a river, a 1-minute drive from Nantahala National Forest and 7 minutes from Tessentee Bottomland Preserve. .This family-friendly cabin is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Prentiss Bridge Stream Access and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Cedar Cliff Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 22 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Black Rock Mountain State Park - 25 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Western Carolina University - 44 min drive - 37.1 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 53 min drive - 42.6 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!

Start your next adventure and step into The Franklin Lookout, our picturesque 5-bedroom cabin in the rolling landscape of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, where you’ll enjoy long range sunset views and amenities for everyone. This kid friendly oasis is located on 4 acres of privacy and stocked with everything you'll need. Our carefully designed mountain retreat is the quintessential outdoor getaway, central to hiking, fishing, the Appalachian Trail, and cute mountain towns.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: Please let us know how many and which breed!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family loved this property. The location was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is great -- large and well-suited to our extended family. Great views and very quiet. The owner provided a lot of extra amenities. They were also very responsive when we had any questions or issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly loved our stay at the cabin. Our family was all together and we had a great time and made some wonderful memories. The views are gorgeous and the cabin was just as described in the listing. Would definitely stay there again! Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You will not be disappointed! Plenty of room for everyone and beautifully appointed house. Lots to do and gorgeous views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay and really enjoyed the many spaces and rooms for everyone to hang out. The space allowed for everyone to have their own bathroom which was great. The outdoor area and enclosed decks were perfect. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect for our family - all things for the kids including baby gates and we all had our own space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host and house were great and was everything we were hoping for.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property as described! Hope grandkids can come in the future as it is very kid friendly. We were looking for a relaxing weekend and it was perfect along with some hiking and waterfalls!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Impressive cabin with great views

Couldnt ask for more, quiet, calm and cozy
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a view!!! We stayed here for our children's spring break and the house fit our 12 perfectly. It was well equipped with games, tvs, kitchen supplies and a coffee bar!!! The property was beautiful, quiet and secluded. Parking was adequate for our 3 vehicles and there was even a place for a fire with a shed full of wood. The host was very helpful when we had questions. Highly recommend this home for your mountain stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What an amazing home!

Everything was simply perfect at this amazing retreat! Julia
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Mountain Getaway

We loved this charming hillside cabin home. Secluded but yet just a short drive to all of the nearby vacation activities. Our host kept in touch to make sure that our stay was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

We had 16 people staying together and this property offered enough space for everyone to have their own place to wind down. This location checked off all of our big ticket items like tubing down the "O" in cherokee and golfing in Franklin. Franklin is sooo cute! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay

It was amazing, everything was perfect. The host was attentive and the view was amazing. Wish we could stay forever!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Weekend

My family and I rented this place for my dad's 80th. It was very well appointed and the views were out of this world! We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome cabin in Smoky Mountains!

If you are ever in the Franklin, NC area and are looking for an experience, The Franklin Lookout is the place to stay. The property is secluded with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. The amenities list goes on forever, the hosts check in with you daily to ensure that you have everything you need, and the cabin is beautiful! My family and I can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

We had a great 5 days here. This cabin was everything we could’ve asked for and more. It was perfect for all 8 of us. Clean, spacious, and Britt provided everything we could’ve needed! We can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time in Franklin

We had an awesome time at the cabin in Franklin. The downstairs kitchen could use more dishes and cooking apparatus. The host was fabulous and responded immediately to each message. The area is absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Absolutely amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Franklin Five Star Cabin

This cabin has it ALL! What a beautiful place to spend time with family and friends to create long lasting memories! The porches give amazing views to show Franklins natural beauty. The inside offers all the amenities and five star place would have and enough rooms for a large party! We will absolutely be back !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property for two families/kids

Beautiful home and owners have thought of everything when it comes to younger kids. Full kitchen on main and lower levels give families the opportunity to have their own space. Wrap around porch is where we spent most of our time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just as it says… and better!

Our family of adults stayed over Christmas and had a wonderful experience. Beds were comfortable, had hot water and alllllllll we could ever want in games, cozy blankets and thoughtful touches all through out the house. Thank you, Brit! We plan on coming back in 2024!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place

This is the absolute best VRBO family place we have ever stayed in. It was super clean and the extra touches made us feel so very welcomed. The children’s toys and play areas were amazing. The property mgr responded immediately to any questions that came up. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need. Bathrooms were well stocked. The views from the porch of the Smokies were incredible. It was more than roomy enough for our group of 8 adults and 4 young children. It is a 5 Star plus place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin and host!

We had a wonderful time at this cozy cabin. The views were amazing and the scenery was so relaxing. The cabin had all the amenities our family needed: lots of board games and toys for the kids and a full coffee bar for mom and dad. The hot tub was nice on cool evenings. Best of all, the host was super responsive. We brought steaks to grill out but when we got to the house, the grill had been blown over by the wind and was broken. We contacted the host and she had a new grill delivered from Lowe’s the very next day! We were so impressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025