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Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views!

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A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows. - Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views! (Franklin)
An outdoor patio with a wooden pergola, hanging hammocks, and lanterns. - Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views! (Franklin)
A bathroom with a wooden ceiling, a geometric-patterned wall, a green vanity, and a patterned rug. - Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views! (Franklin)
A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a forested area. - Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views! (Franklin)
A wooden cabin labeled 'Ruby's Gem Cabin' with a sign indicating 'Welcome to Sheffield Gem Mine' and operational hours. - Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views! (Franklin)
Consider a stay at Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views! and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views!

  • Craving nature, the outdoors and a family or friends getaway? This place is all that, plus very private. Enjoy the outdoor shower, Large Back Deck or Front Pergola with hanging benches and swings and firepit or also the large firepit, below both. Beautiful views day or night with the sound of nature and the stars shining bright and that fresh, aromatic mountain air! Located in Cowee Valley above the famous Sheffield Gem Mine and only a short drive to the town of Franklin, which offers breweries, restaurants, shopping and supermarkets.
    Ruby Gem Cabin offers 4 bedrooms with 5 beds, a queen blow up and room on the large living room sofa to accommodate up to 11 people. The kitchen and dining room are large with plenty of chairs. 2 newly remodeled bathrooms with special design touches, plus an additional outdoor shower for the warmer months.
    Plenty of parking.

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About the area

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Scottish Tartans Museum and Macon County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Sheffield Mine and Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby. Visit our Franklin travel guide
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading over rocks surrounded by dense forest.
    Nantahala National Forest
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A steam locomotive numbered 1702 with smoke billowing from its chimney, surrounded by autumnal trees.
    Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    33 min drive - 43.1 km
  • A historical marker with a photo of the New Gap, New Road.
    Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    36 min drive - 47.8 km
  • A large hotel building with a sign that reads "Cherrypal Casino Hotel."
    Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    47 min drive - 65.4 km
  • Sheffield Mine
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Restaurants

  • Slanted Window
    12 min drive
  • McDonald's
    14 min drive
  • Haywood Smokehouse
    15 min drive
  • Bojangles
    15 min drive
  • Sunset Restaurant
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Sheffield Mine. Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine and Mason Mountain Mine are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very clean and comfortable.The host Tanya was so nice and the communication was great. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tanya was very easy to work with and the mointain views were breathtaking
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Very clean and lots of room, very quiet and peaceful, private, everything you need for cooking. Host Tanya was very responsive and Richard was great. Can’t wait to come back in the spring. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great birthday

Was only one night but great views, great fire pit, great property. Everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing tranquil country home

I just can’t say enough about this property and the manager. Perfect place with plenty of room for our family. Very secluded and peaceful. Everything you could need for a long or quick get away. We will definitely be back. Tanya was so nice and helpful and very quick to respond. Absolutely wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the place

Wish we had more time there. Was a great fit for 6 adults and 4 kids 4-11 and an 11 month old. Kitchen was big enough to cook although we only did breakfast. I like it when you go somewhere and there are some staples there. The kids enjoyed the net pillow swings outside and if we had been there longer we would have made a fire outside. Would be great to go back and enjoy the outdoors.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love, Love, Love

We had a wonderful time. Tanya was so great. Easy to communicate with. We were so grateful to have our time here. Best place for our dogs. She even had sheets to cover furniture so that our fur babies felt at home being with us on the couch & bed. The view was beautiful!!! Had a wonderful time and it it so nice when the host is an wonderful as Tanya.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect fall weekend

My family enjoyed time at the fire pit swings. You could see the stars listen to the night sounds. Lovely. The back porch had a big dining table we all gathered around. Property was clean. Lots of amenities. The only 4 star i gave was on property description: there was not an office with a sofa bed. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation 2024

We have been coming to Sheffield Mine since 2005 and love staying in the Cowee Valley area. This is the first opportunity we have had to stay at Ruby Gem Cabin. It definitely checked all the boxes we look for when booking a vacation rental. King size bed, central a/c, WiFi, peaceful location. Tanya is an amazing host and her cabin is one of those places you hesitate to tell others just how good it is for fear it will be fully booked when you want to come back. Ruby was the best stocked cabin we have stayed in and even had a highchair for our grandbaby. I’ve already emailed to get details on the king mattress as we slept soundly through the night all week, something that doesn’t happen at home with our Tempur-Pedic. Tanya has a gift with interior design and Ruby reflects that. We will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded Expectations....excellent stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ruby Gem

Great property! We look forward to staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Two Night Stay

We rented this property for a visiting band to stay in and they loved it! The only issue was access to the property with a steep gravel road. Tanya is a fantastic, communicative, and welcoming host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean. Well thought out. Our whole family really felt comfortable there. We all loved the house. Beds where very comfortable, the sheets where the best, top notch for sure. Wonderful house to have a family gathering, large rooms, with good space inside and outside as well. Kitchen was well stocked. Loved the veiws from the kitchen. Very quiet and peaceful. Wonderful place. Thank you very much for sharing, from the whole family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025