Title: Better Home & Garden Award Winning Design + Mountain Views! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Better Home & Garden Award Winning Design + Mountain Views! Cabin in Franklin with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19092000/19091972/5a2231be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19092000/19091972/939fc5b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19092000/19091972/3878c6bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19092000/19091972/6f3c9779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19092000/19091972/74649cb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities at Better Home & Garden Award Winning Design + Mountain Views!. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 114500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Better Home & Garden Award Winning Design + Mountain Views! Awards-winning modern cabin in Franklin, NC—sleek design, floor-to-ceiling windows, luxury finishes, and peaceful forest views. Close to waterfalls, Highlands, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Asheville’s Biltmore Estate. After a day of exploring waterfalls, wineries, scenic overlooks, or historic towns, return home to your private sanctuary. Light the fire, open a bottle of wine, slip into the comfortable designer seating, and let the quiet mountain air finish the day for you. Waterfalls and Scenic Hikes Dry Falls (15 min) – Walk-behind waterfall with an easy paved trail. Bridal Veil Falls (15 min) – Drive-by waterfall with pull-off access. Cullasaja Falls (20 min) – Roadside cascade along the gorge. Glen Falls (25 min) – Moderate three-tier waterfall hike near Highlands. Secret Falls (20 min) – Local favorite with a moderate forest trail. Tallulah Gorge State Park (60 min) – Deep gorge with overlooks and suspension bridge. Whitewater Falls (75 min) – Highest waterfall east of the Rockies. Blue Ridge Parkway Highlights Entrance accessible via Wayah Bald or Bryson City area (about 40 min). Waterrock Knob Overlook (1 hr) – Sweeping views with a short summit trail. Richland Balsam (1 hr 15 min) – Highest point on the Parkway with a spruce-fir forest hike. Devil’s Courthouse (1 hr 20 min) – Dramatic overlook with a short, steep hike. Casinos and Entertainment Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort (1 hr 10 min) – Gaming, restaurants, concerts, and spa. Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino (1 hr 15 min) Nearby Mountain Towns and Attractions Maggie Valley (1 hr) – Festivals, shops, car museum, and seasonal skiing. Cherokee, North Carolina (1 hr) – Museum, Oconaluftee Village, and elk viewing. Highlands, North Carolina (35 min) – Dining, boutiques, and waterfall corridor. Bryson City (45 min) – Scenic railroad, breweries, and Deep Creek tubing and waterfalls. Waynesville (1 hr 10 min) – Quaint downtown with restaurants and events. Outdoor and Family Activities Nantahala Outdoor Center (45 min) – Rafting, ziplines, and hiking. Lake Glenville (35 min) – Swimming, boating, and boat tours to lakeside waterfalls. Clingmans Dome (1 hr 20 min) – Highest peak in the Smokies with a paved path to the observation tower. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### 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 - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Water tubing 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 4,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46400000/46397900/46397879/1e06c1b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5-STAR HOME WITH LONG RANGE VIEW, PAVED TO THE DOOR ACCOMODATES 5 LARGE VEHICLES Franklin - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=46397879&PinnedHotelID=46397879&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29610000/29607700/29607619/b0c7fac4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rustic Log Cabin Sleeps 10, Awesome views, loft, fireplace and STARLINK! 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome 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 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 ### Property is also known as NEW Designer Log Cabin Ridge Top Views Hot Tub More Franklin NEW Designer Log Cabin Ridge Top Views Hot Tub More NEW Designer Log Ridge Top Views Hot Tub More Franklin NEW Designer Log Ridge Top Views Hot Tub More NEW Designer Log Cabin Ridge Top Views Hot Tub More NEW Designer Log Cabin, Ridge Top Views, Highlands & MORE Cabin Cabin NEW Designer Log Cabin, Ridge Top Views, Hot Tub, & More ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.23796%2C-83.35220&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yQEZX59N0wyouvtnBN8cT0bT1JU=) Franklin, NC #### What's nearby - Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Gold City Gem Mine - 5 min drive - 6.0 km - Rose Creek Mine - 8 min drive - 6.0 km - Mason Mountain Mine - 9 min drive - 7.3 km - Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 14 min drive - 6.7 km #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 75 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Caffe REL - ‬8 min drive - ‪Slanted Window - ‬11 min drive - ‪El Charro Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Bojangles - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Better Home & Garden Award Winning Design + Mountain Views! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Better Home & Garden Award Winning Design + Mountain Views!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Better Home & Garden Award Winning Design + Mountain Views!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Better Home & Garden Award Winning Design + Mountain Views! located? > Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Gold City Gem Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question