Title: Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary - 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 # Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary Riverfront cottage with kitchen and fireplace ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104390000/104385900/104385840/8cb6aa09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104390000/104385900/104385840/08363d9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104390000/104385900/104385840/08a7fa5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104390000/104385900/104385840/ff304ab8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104390000/104385900/104385840/c9ad4f25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a water park, a garden, and a playground at Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace ## 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. ### Secluded Acreage Surrounded by Mountain Views with Serene Creekside Sanctuary Serene and secluded mountain views surround cottage, where the melody of a nearby creek and the embrace of lush forest and trails await. This cottage offers a peaceful escape into nature's beauty, inviting guests to relax by the creek side and rejuvenate. A perfect cottage for those seeking a serene getaway. Location: Approximately 8 minutes from US 441; Approximately 35 minutes from Downtown Highlands, NC; Approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Franklin, NC; Approximately 1 hour from Downtown Asheville, NC; Approximately 2 hours from Downtown Atlanta, GA. Things to do: Trails & Hiking, including the famous Appalachian Trail & Bartram Trail. Explore the Nantahala & Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, & Canoeing various rivers. Discover over 300 waterfalls located within Western North Carolina. Follow the Blue Ridge Craft Trail showcasing the region’s rich craft traditions and visit with artists in their studios, shop galleries full of local, handmade artwork, and discover scenic treasures and cultural gems along the way. Year-round festivals and events, including the Appalachian Heritage Festival. Various Museums and Galleries and Performing Arts Center, including Historical Museums, Gem & Mineral Museum, Scottish Tartans Museum (the only museum of its kind in the world). Savor the flavors at area restaurants, cozy coffee shops, craft breweries, and charming wineries. Every Season has it's Special Beauty, Smells, Blooms of Wildflowers, and Herbs. The Beauty of wildlife. Discover the breathtaking tapestry of fall foliage across Western North Carolina where nature paints its masterpiece in vibrant hues. Fall is a great time to visit the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests in western North Carolina to view leaves adorned in brilliant reds, oranges and yellows. This rich display of fall colors often starts at the highest elevation in late September and early October, gradually progressing to the lowest elevation by late October and early November. Peak season occurs around mid-October. At high-elevation, red, crimson, and orange colors are displayed among the sugar maples and mountain maples, yellow hues are displayed with beech and yellow birch, and red displayed with serviceberry, red oak and high-bush blueberry leaves as well as mountain ash berries. Fall flowering species at these elevations include yellows from goldenrod, blues from wavy-leaved aster and eastern agueweed, and white wood aster. Red spruce, Fraser fir and Catawba rhododendron provide a backdrop of green evergreen foliage within many of the high-elevation areas. Cottage Internet: Starlink Satellite Internet. Stream Your favorite shows and music. Stay connected to your family and friends. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet 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. - 3 steps to reach entrance - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Smooth flooring in public areas - Visual alarms in hallways - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## 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 123 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=36388046&PinnedHotelID=36388046&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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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THANKS, SMOKEY the BEAR ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: NO VICIOUS DOGS HOUSE TRAINED CURRENT SHOTS ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Located in Franklin, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Rose Creek Mine and Old Cardinal Gem Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Andy's Trout Farm and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. Traveling with kids? Consider Highlands Aerial Park and Parker Meadows Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Andy's Trout Farm and Whistle Stop Mall 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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