[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Elk Cabin - 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Vacation Rental Cabin in Franklin with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45750000/45741000/45740943/7f7f4732.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45750000/45741000/45740943/c03189d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45750000/45741000/45740943/1ecf48a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45750000/45741000/45740943/f68fd5cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45750000/45741000/45740943/7d6bfae8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Big Bear Cabin Rentals in the Great Smoky Mountains. Our cozy vacation log homes, like Elk Cabin, offer a rustic retreat with real log siding and railings. Enjoy easy access to town and amenities like free wifi, a full kitchen with breakfast nook, satellite TV service, outdoor grills and rockers on the front porch. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Elk Cabin - 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Vacation Rental Big Bear Cabin Rentals are found in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains in beautiful Macon County, North Carolina. Our charming North Carolina vacation rentals are located on a quiet wooded mountainside conveniently off of Hwy 441 in Franklin. Our cozy, fully furnished vacation log homes are a real breath of fresh air from the typical motel chains and are perfect for your next family vacation or that special honeymoon getaway. Real log siding and log railings give Elk Cabin a rustic look. Take advantage of the easy access and close proximity to town. Elk Cabin sleeps 4 adults comfortably in 2 bedrooms with queen beds; however, with a queen-size sleeper sofa, each can sleep up to 6 adults. A loft above the kitchen and dining area is perfect for kids and has a full-size futon mattress. Our cabins feature rustic furnishings and decor and include all the amenities you need, as well as free wifi. Elk Cabin features a full kitchen with breakfast nook in the dining area, stackable washer and dryer, and satellite TV service. All cabins have benches and fire rings in addition to outdoor grills and rockers on the front porch. A maximum of 2 pets are allowed in our cabins. A pet fee of $100 per pet (this includes pets of your own AS WELL AS pets brought to the property by friends, family, or anyone not in the booking party) must be paid at the time of booking and will be invoiced separately. Unless you have paid a pet fee and your pet is approved to be at the property, no pets (including the pets of any visitors as well as any stray animals) are allowed on the premises. Guests will be evicted immediately if any unauthorized pets are brought onto the property. The pet fee grants you permission to bring a pet; any extra cleaning and/or repairs of damage caused by the pet will result in additional fees. You are responsible for cleaning up any/all pet refuse; failure to do so will result in additional fees. We require an e-signed rental agreement which will be emailed after booking. Rental terms in the agreement are listed under House Rules on Airbnb, the general description on VRBO/HomeAway, or on our website. Big Bear Cabin Rentals reserves the right to cancel an Instant Booking if the guest does not agree to the terms of the rental agreement fully or refuses to sign it. Check-in time: 4:00 PM Check-out time: 10:00 AM Quiet hours: 10 PM and 8 AM. Self-check-in with lockbox. You will receive an email with check-in and out instructions approximately 7 days prior to arrival. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive this email. Size Restrictions Guests: Between 1 and 6 allowed Adults: Between 1 and 6 allowed Children: Any amount allowed Pets: Maximum of 2 allowed. Pet fee of $100 per pet is applicable and will be invoiced separately. Parking: Maximum of 2 vehicles allowed No parties or events allowed. No smoking policy in effect. To avoid extra cleaning fees, we ask that you clean up after yourselves and leave the cabins in good order. All bath linens should be left in the bathtub, dishes should be washed, dried and put away, floors swept and all the garbage should be collected and put in the garbage can outside. We'll take care of the bedding. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78270000/78263900/78263883/e5172e21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Pet Friendly Mountain Log Cabin in the Smokies with Deck and fire pit. 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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 A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property orp5b7d35x ## 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%7C35.15311%2C-83.38688&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QHZ0Eil4cG2q6Np1CLb9xgFn_UM=) Franklin, NC #### What's nearby - Whistle Stop Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 2 min drive - 1.1 km - The Factory - 2 min drive - 1.1 km - Franklin Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.4 km - Mill Creek Country Club - 12 min drive - 10.7 km #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 80 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Leo’s Caffe Italia - ‬3 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive - ‪Old Ingles - ‬4 min drive - ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Elk Cabin - 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Vacation Rental pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Elk Cabin - 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Vacation Rental? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Elk Cabin - 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Vacation Rental? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Elk Cabin - 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Vacation Rental located? > Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Whistle Stop Mall. The Factory and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Elk Cabin - 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Vacation Rental Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. Jan 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay at Elk Cabin Perfect place to stay that's close to Franklin and surrounding attractions. So many things to do, will have to make another trip to finish. ##### David S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary M. Oct 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peepers Easy process! Enjoyed immensely! ##### Mary M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### DALE E. Aug 29, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### overall good, good location The cabin was okay. Did not have a closet to hang clothes. Had a loft ladder right in the middle of cabin, so you had to walk around it. It was small even for 2 people. ##### DALE E. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### chris c. Aug 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little cabin Perfect for our stay to visit friends in Franklin. Clean and comfortable. Well located. Pup enjoyed it as well. ##### chris c. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bethan G. Jul 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved it !!! CLEAN !! sweet & comfortable.. we enjoyed everything about it .. will definitely go back !! ##### Bethan G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandy K., Jonesboro, Illinois Mar 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### In genera I would definitely stay there again. ##### Brandy K. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura S. Jan 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Cabin This was an awesome experience! It was a clean cabin with everything we needed for our stay. It was in a great location with lots to do close by! The process of booking and checking into the cabin was easy! We will definitely be back! Thank you! ##### Laura S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bharadwaja G. Dec 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Will stay again ##### Bharadwaja G. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan K., Pittsboro, NC Aug 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Children loved the loft Kind of like a tiny home experience so was perfect for my wife and our 2 Small kids. It poured down rain and it’s super loud when it does but we loved it. ##### Jonathan K. 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