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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, printers
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Rose Creek Mine
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mason Mountain Mine
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Franklin

When you stay at this vacation home in Franklin, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mason Mountain Mine and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Scottish Tartans Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Rose Creek Mine - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Mason Mountain Mine - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Ruby City Gems & Minerals - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Old Cardinal Gem Mine - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe REL - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Slanted Window - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Leo’s Caffe Italia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gondola’s - ‬7 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.

Welcome to The Chickadee Nest Retreat / Hot Tub WiFi

5 star property on other platforms! We aim to make sure all guests have an amazing stay!

This home was thoughtfully decorated and supplied. It’s super inviting and has all the luxuries of home. The owners have tried to think of everything to ensure that guests have a memorable stay. The views from upstairs and downstairs are breathtaking!

Description
Welcome to The Chickadee’s Nest, a thoughtfully decorated 4-bedroom, 2-bath mountain retreat designed for comfort, relaxation, and making memories together. Known for its exceptional cleanliness and spacious floor plan, this home is perfect for families and groups looking to experience the best of Bryson City and the Smoky Mountains. Located less than 45 minutes away from Cherokee, NC home of Harrah's Casino, Elk viewing and The Great Smoky Mountain Dispensary!

Unwind in the hot tub, enjoy friendly competition around the pool table, or gather outside around the firepit in the spacious yard after a day of adventure. Conveniently located near popular tubing spots, endless hiking trails, local breweries, and all the attractions of Western North Carolina, The Chickadee’s Nest offers the perfect central location for your mountain getaway.

Proudly recognized as a Superhost property on VRBO, guests consistently love the welcoming atmosphere, comfort, and convenience this home provides.
PROPERTY DETAILS
• Newly remodeled in October 2023. Custom finishes. Furnishings are brand new throughout the entire home in October 2023
• Keyless entry
• Easy access with gravel road up to the house
• Smart TVs with Free WiFi
• Blu-ray Player
• Central A/C & heat
• Stainless Steel Appliances refrigerator, electric oven/range, microwave, toaster, Keurig, dishes, flatware and various cooking essentials
• 1 king bed, 2 Queen beds, 1 set of twin bunk beds, full size futon, queen size air mattress and a pack and play for the littles
• 8-person dining table
• Full size washer & dryer
• Ceiling fans
• 5 person Jacuzzi w/ LED Lights
• Mountain View Covered Deck with bistro table set, + additional deck chairs
• Spacious yard suitable for yard games
• Gas grille (propane included)
• Fire Pit and BBQ area
• Towels, linens, comfy blankets, hangers, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, night lights, alarm clocks, board games, books, toys, baby swing, high chair, some DVDs and many other comforts
• No Smoking inside


(We leave a welcome basket and bottle of starter wine for each new group of guests. There are toiletries in the bathroom as well.)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, 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. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please place all dirty linens in front of washing machine.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Note from host: Pets must be supervised and on leash at all times

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Children MUST be supervised at all times

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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

Welcome to The Chickadee Nest Retreat / Hot Tub WiFi Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Great stay with Family.

Great clean home close to town, perfect for our family of 4 plus two dogs for the week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place in Franklin

The family and i had a great stay at Chickadee Nest. Very roomy with all the accommodations. Pool table was awesome and super comfy beds. Hope to book it again on our next trip to Franklin.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike m.

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

Owner

It was very nice! We enjoyed the house!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April G.

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

Family trip

We loved our stay here! Cabin was clean, spacious and well stocked. Owner was very easy to work with, would definitely recommend to anyone looking to be close to town but still have a nice view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway for the family. We enjoyed our stay. Kitchen nicely stocked. Remodeling downstairs isn't complete but did not affect our stay. Beautiful views. Driveway is narrow so make sure you can back your vehicle in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Short Vacation Stay

We really enjoyed this cabin. Everything was very well done. It is my daughter's new favorite cabin. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward O.

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

Rural retreat

Comfortable and in a quiet rural setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. The caretaker was prompt on answering questions. The whole house was awesome. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

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

Very cozy

House was nice and clean, plenty of room for the family. Hot tub and pool table were great. Kids enjoyed all the games and toys. Thanks for a great vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlene H.

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

Ladies annual getaway

There was 8 of us ladies ranging from 25 to 83. My sisters and i take our mother on a vacation trip to mountains every year. This year we stayed at The Chicadee. The place was great met all of our needs. We did have an issue with the washing machine and had to run to the laundromat to wash towels. Talked to Mandee who was very helpful and apologetic. We rode the train at the Great Smokey Mountains Railroad and had a great time. Highly recommended. Also some of our group went white water rafting, did some shopping and exploring. Had a blast and highly recommend The Chicadee as a place to stay..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

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

So much fun and this gorgeous cabin

The cabin is great Very spacious and beautifully decorated. The popcorn bar and numerous seasonings were a big hit with everyone. The cabin is laid out so Kids can have the downstairs area With board games, Television, play area with plenty of toys and A private hot tub overlooking the beautiful mountains. We visited waterfalls, fish for trout, cooked on the outside grills And visited a local area that had swimming, outdoor games and a huge pond loaded with trout. Plenty of room for parking and a very private location and it was dog friendly. This is probably the best cabin we have ever stayed at in the mountains. I would highly recommend this cabin for families traveling with children or just adults. The upstairs porch has beautiful views and was a great place to play cards in the evenings and have our coffee first thing in the morning!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve & Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025