Title: "The Guest House" private ,quiet, peaceful, relaxing - 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 home # "The Guest House" private ,quiet, peaceful, relaxing Cottage in Franklin with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37770000/37768400/37768388/ac442160.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37770000/37768400/37768388/bb8c183a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37770000/37768400/37768388/033bfec3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37770000/37768400/37768388/217d7e76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37770000/37768400/37768388/59abff5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a peaceful retreat at this cozy 2 BR 2 BATH haven, nestled in a quiet park-like setting. Unwind on the covered porch, equipped with rocking chairs and outdoor dining space. The fully equipped kitchen features luxury sheets and towels for ultimate comfort. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### "The Guest House" private ,quiet, peaceful, relaxing 2 BR 2 BATH, 1Bed & Bath upstairs, and 1 Bed & Bath Down, Both Queen Beds. Fully equipped kitchen, luxury sheets and towels. Quiet peaceful park like setting, with rocking and eating covered porch. we are 15 min. to Franklin 35 Min to Highlands. Tessentee Farm Wedding Venue is 1/4 mile, as is the Bartram Trail Head. We are surrounded by numerus hiking trails, water falls, and magnificent views. Other attractions include two local brewery's, gem mines the Greenway River Walk, many lakes, white water rafting, and family zip line. Owners are close by for any of your needs. we want you to enjoy what we enjoy every day. eds ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - No elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Comprehensive recycling policy - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36390000/36388100/36388046/a52c86d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "Spoon Rest" - 30 Acres Nestled in the Nantahala National Forest Franklin - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 125 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=36388046&PinnedHotelID=36388046&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26740000/26735800/26735713/42041c5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River's Edge Cabin - Swim - Kayak - Fish From Your Backyard !!!! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as "the Guest House" Quite Peaceful Relaxing "The Guest House" private quiet peaceful relaxing "the Guest House" Private Quite Peaceful Relaxing "The Guest House" private ,quiet, peaceful, relaxing Cottage "The Guest House" private ,quiet, peaceful, relaxing Franklin ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.084164,-83.34401&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cgduE%60cu%7BN%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%3FSBQ%40S%40Q%40SBSBQBQBQ%40QDSBQDQBQDQDQDODSDOFQDQFODOFQFOHQFMFQHMFOHMFOHOHMJMHOHMHMJKHMJMJKJKJMJKJKJKJKLIJKLILIJILILILGLIJGNGLGLGLGNELGLENELENCLCNENELANELANCNANCN%3FLANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FLBN%40NBN%40LDN%40LDNDNBLBNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHLHJHLJJJJHLJJJHJLLJJHJJLHLJJJLHLHNHLHLHNHNFLHNFLHPFLFPFNFPDNFNFPDPFNDRDNBPDPDPBRDNBRBPBPBPBP%40R%40RBP%40R%40P%40R%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAP%3FRAPARAPARCPAPARCPCRCPCPCRENCPEREPCPENEPGPEPGNGPENGPGNGNGNINGNINGLININILILINIJKLKLILKLIJKJMLIJKHMLKHKJMHKJMHMHMHKHMFMHMFMFOFMFMFMDODMDMFODMBOBODMBOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAOCOAMCOCMCOCOEMCOCMEOGMEMEOEMGMGMGOGKGMIMGMIMIKIMIMKKIMIKKKMKIKKKMKKKKKMIMKMIMIKIOKMIMIOGOIMGOIOGOGOIOGOGQEOGQEOGQEQEQEOEQEQCSEOCQESAQCQCSCQCSAQAQASCQ%3FSAQAS%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pLN5EpU6qGAgmrCH7gQjZSdkkvg=) Franklin, NC #### What's nearby - Tessentee Bottomland Preserve - 6 min drive - 5.4 km - Prentiss Bridge Stream Access - 15 min drive - 13.8 km - Andy's Trout Farm - 19 min drive - 20.3 km - Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 20 min drive - 19.6 km - The Factory - 20 min drive - 19.6 km #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 93 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬16 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive - ‪Redneck Romeo’s - ‬15 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min drive - ‪Pizza Hut - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "The Guest House" private ,quiet, peaceful, relaxing pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at "The Guest House" private ,quiet, peaceful, relaxing? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at "The Guest House" private ,quiet, peaceful, relaxing? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is "The Guest House" private ,quiet, peaceful, relaxing located? > Situated in the mountains, this cottage is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Tessentee Bottomland Preserve. Prentiss Bridge Stream Access and Andy's Trout Farm are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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