Escape to Cabin Mountain Gem, a Franklin, NC vacation rental that combines the beauty of nature with modern comforts. Explore the great outdoors at nearby gems like Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine or hike Appalachian Trail before unwinding in this 4-bedroom cabin's full kitchen and enjoying in-home entertainment options like pool table and gas fireplace.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14307 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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About this property
Hot Tub + Pool Table: Cozy Franklin Cabin!
The great outdoors is at your fingertips when you call this Franklin, NC, vacation rental your home away from home! The 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 3,300-square-foot cabin, known as 'Cabin Mountain Gem,' is great for large families and boasts a full kitchen, 6 Smart TVs, a gas fireplace, and plenty of in-home entertainment. When it’s time to explore the area, dig for gems at the Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine, hike the famous Appalachian Trail, or visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Pets Welcome w/ Fee | Ping Pong Table | Shared Fire Pit | Seasonal Outdoor Community Pool (Unheated)
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed, Twin Bunk Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: King Bed | Loft: Full/Queen Bunk Bed
OUTDOOR LIVING: Covered deck, dining set, gas grill (propane provided), hiking trails on-site INDOOR LIVING: 6 Smart TVs, DVD player, books, board games, gas fireplace, dining table, pool table, natural light KITCHEN: Dishwasher, stove/oven, Keurig dual-drip coffee maker, slow cooker, cooking utensils, pots & pans, blender, toaster, microwave, spices, dishware & flatware GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heat, complimentary toiletries, towels/linens, washer/dryer, hair dryer FAQ: 1 small step to enter, 1st-floor bedroom/shower, Ring Doorbell (facing entry), pet fee (paid pre-trip) PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Nikwasi Mound (7 miles), The Factory (11 miles), Wildwater Nantahala Rafting & Canopy Tours (24 miles), Cherokee Casino and Spa (27 miles), Oconaluftee Indian Village (28 miles), Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (30 miles), Scaly Mountain Ski Area (30 miles), Cataloochee Ski Area (44 miles) DISCOVER NATURE: Lake Emory (5 miles), Little Tennessee River Greenway (7 miles), Bartram Trail: Wallace Branch to William's Pulpit (13 miles), Rufus Morgan Trailer & Falls (22 miles), Appalachian Trail (25 miles), Nantahala Gorge (25 miles), Great Smoky Mountains National Park (30 miles), Whiteside Mountain (30 miles) GEM MINES: Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine (3 miles), Old Cardinal Gem Mine (7 miles), Rose Creek Mine (8 miles), Mason's Ruby & Sapphire Mine (17 miles) AIRPORT: Asheville Regional Airport (67 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pets allowed w/ $50 fee (+ taxes & fees) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This property requires 1 small step to enter and includes 1st-floor bedrooms/showers - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring Doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cabin: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Gas grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Table tennis
Hiking/biking trails 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Franklin is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Prentiss Bridge Stream Access, while Scottish Tartans Museum and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Ruby City Gems & Minerals, or check out an event or a game at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking. Visit our Franklin travel guide
Does Hot Tub + Pool Table: Cozy Franklin Cabin! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Hot Tub + Pool Table: Cozy Franklin Cabin! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Hot Tub + Pool Table: Cozy Franklin Cabin!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hot Tub + Pool Table: Cozy Franklin Cabin!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hot Tub + Pool Table: Cozy Franklin Cabin!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Hot Tub + Pool Table: Cozy Franklin Cabin! located?
This family-friendly Franklin cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine. Mason Mountain Mine and Gold City Gem Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Hot Tub + Pool Table: Cozy Franklin Cabin! Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Great time to spend with friends, enjoyed the cabin while it was rainy and took a short drive to some awesome hikes and water falls when the weather was nice.
Large house with a fantastic view. We had lots of fun playing ping pong and pool although the pool table is on it’s last leg. Kitchen is well stocked and we had a fantastic time.
Beautiful setting, plenty of room for 12 family members. Well furnished although couldn’t really say there was a pool table with uneven surfaces, missing one ball and only one cue. Overall we had a great time and loved the location!
My family celebrated my dad’s 80th birthday at this mountain cabin. We had a lot of family time. The cabin was beautiful and spacious. There was enough room for all 12 of us.
Lori E.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte
29 Aug 2024
One of our most favorite vacations in years!
Our extended family loved the layout of the cabin, the paved road up to the cabin, and everything else about our stay! We are already making plans to go back next summer if we can book Cabin #1 again! All the guys loved the pool table and hot tub. There was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space, the location was fantastic and there was no traffic in the gated community. We'll be back next August if all goes well and we'd love to stay longer next time!!
Our stay was everything we hoped for and more!! We got married in Topton and used this cabin for a place for all of our family to stay. It was so perfect!!! Cozy and comfortable. Thank you!!! We will be back again!
We just completed our amazing stay at this beautiful home! Kitchen is very well stocked and the beds are super comfortable. Large bedrooms and bathrooms. We never felt crowded or cramped anywhere in the home with our family of 11. The view is just wonderful! Everyone in our family enjoyed this home.
There was an issue with some outdoor renovations being done on the lower deck/patio not being completed before our stay like they were supposed to be, but one of the owners called me early afternoon the day before our stay to inform me and we came to an agreement to make the loss of the space right. I really appreciated their candor and willingness to do whatever they could to make it right and make sure we'd be happy. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Rachelle M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christy
6 Jan 2024
Wonderful Cabin
The cabin was absolutely wonderful! When we arrived the caretaker of the house was there to meet us. She had been able to get the tree out but had not been able to decorate it yet and asked if we would like to. We were so excited to be able to decorate the tree and the rest of the cabin. There was an issue with the hot tub but she called and did some trouble-shooting and got it fixed for us before she left the property. We truly appreciate her extra effort to make sure that we had every amenity available to us. The kitchen is well equipped and had so much room for what we brought with us and the bedrooms are enormous. There are some other cabins close by but we never even knew that they were there. We are talking about booking it again for a family get-away in the near future.
Christy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Alexander S.
12 Jan 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The flying squirrel
Getting into the property was a bit long. Takes a while to get from the gate to the cabin. Almost 10 mins. So make sure you get all your groceries beforehand so you don’t have to be going in and out of the property. Once we made it into the cabin, we looked around to make sure all was good and all was good at first glance. We noticed a half cigarette on the pool table.. the pool table itself was tilted so any hopes of a game were shot. Ping pong table was great except we had to place it on top of the oool table. Anyway the title of this review is the flying squirrel. Wasn’t a huge deal but freaked everyone out specially having a small dog. We thought it was a rat at initial glance so that was unsettling. We eventually got it out through the downstairs door after it ran around the second floor. The smoke pit is communal which wasn’t the best. And there are two other cabins in close proximity about 50-70 yards from the cabin. Overall we had fun. Didn’t use the jacuzzi nor the fire pit. We made our memories. Went to the falls and main st and ingles. Which by the way there is a small ingles and two better ingles. Go to the better ones….
Great house! Wonderful accommodations and location. We enjoyed the ping pong and pool tables, as well as soaking in the hot tub when the outside air was in the 30’s! Would stay again!
We loved the cabin, great mountain views! Cabin was in great condition and clean! Great accomodations for big families! Host very welcoming and responsive!
The payout was perfect. There were three couples, me & then two small kids. just the perfect amount of separation when needed. The early season snow (although freezing) was just amazing for us FL folks!
Danielle P.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Con
27 Jul 2025
Con
Outstanding! Views that never end. Beautiful Cabin
Wonderful experience in a beautiful cabin with so much to do, you don’t even have to leave. The views are breathtaking! My kids loved the hot tub, ping pong table, and pool table! So much room to spread out! It was great!
Jeanette’s home was amazing! We made so many great memories as a family- playing ping pong, pool, hanging out in the hot tub and playing games at the massive dining room table! Exploring Franklin was such a unique and neat experience! Don’t miss the Lazy Hiker or Outdoor 76 for a beer and the Crabtree general store for some ice cream and coffee. We would definitely consider coming back. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!
Jessica L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tabitha
6 Jul 2023
Nothing short of amazing
This place is beyond words. Once the gps took you a few diffent ways to get there! For a large gathering, plenty of room. Everyone had an amazingly comfortable place to sleep. I did wish for the amount of people it accommodated the patio had more outdoor furnishings, but it wasnt a deal breaker we moved things in and out. The cooking space was phenomenal. Only has one public access restroom which was difficult otherwise you had to go thorough other peoples rooms which is kinda invasive if its more friends then family. Overall amazing property manager, amazing cabin, amazing view, amazing experience. We couldnt have found a better place fitting for our needs for a USMC reunion/50th birthday. We would rent again and again.
Negatives: Needs a little more attention to cleaning. (Ceiling fan was loaded with dust, we cleaned a couple for you) A little cosmetic attention in the bathtub area around the tub and ceiling to hide water damageand possible and questionable mold. Loft bath had a broken tolit paper holder. A bowl (red one) need to be replaced due to a huge crack down the side we didnt see untilk our contints start coming out the side. Lots of game parts missing. However, the cabin was well stocked and very beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and grateful for the owner sharing their home with us. We took down all sheets and towels and started a load before leaving and did a load of towells and put away.
Ps...we sent videos to the owner saying thank you. Hopefully they can atill be reviewed if you disnt see them. Thank you again for sharing your home. And we did sign the quest book too.
This cabin was so beautiful the pictures don’t make justice! Beautiful everything clean and the details wow! Big cabin so much space beds super comfortable every single detail I love it!