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Consider a stay at Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and an arcade/games room. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK

Heaven on the Hill

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Escape to peace and quiet at this cozy 2-bedroom cabin, nestled in the woods just outside Franklin, NC. Surrounded by nature and the sounds of a nearby brook, it's the perfect mountain getaway.

Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered deck, explore private walking trails, or gather around the firepit for s’mores and stargazing. Inside, unwind by the fireplace, play pool in the game room, and cook with ease in the updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

With free WiFi, a washer/dryer, and over two acres to roam, you'll have all the comforts of home in a stunning mountain setting.

Nearby: gem mining, trout fishing, scenic hikes, white-water rafting, and the historic Great Smoky Mountain Railroad—all minutes away.

Perfect for couples, families, and friends—book your mountain escape today!

THINGS TO KNOW
*Internet can be unreliable during the day. However, it is reliable in the evening.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine and Sheffield Mine. Mason Mountain Mine and Gold City Gem Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whiting Electrical Services

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful scenery, clean home, very cozy and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful. We loved the porch with the views of the creek across the street. Very clean and well furnished. The fire pit was great. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Mountain Getaway

Very serene location. We enjoyed listening to the creek while having our morning coffee. Very good location to get to multiple ruby mines as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Etienne G.

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

Cozy cabin

Cabin was in a great location. Layout was perfect. It was clean and had all we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

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

Great, peaceful getaway

Cabin was spacious, plenty room for us and our pet. Could use better heating in game room but overall great place for family get togethers.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

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

Great cabin

Great cabin. Enjoyed the pool table!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice Stay

This is a nice place with a very large porch. Plenty of room inside for stretching out. I wish the large French door opening onto the deck had screens.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Susan H.

back in the woods rustic cabin

gas fire places -very cozy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beebe M.

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

Tranquility

This is our second time staying here! It is so peaceful with the sounds of the nearby creek...heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffaney M.

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

39th/girls trip

Trip was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Monika S.

Cozy and secluded

Beautiful cabin with breathtaking views, rustic exterior and spacious deck. My girlfriends and I absolutely enjoyed our perfect mountain getaway.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jacob O.

Date vacay with the wife!

This cabin was perfect for us. The porch is very nice to sit on in the morning while drinking coffee reading and listening to the birds. The grill cooked some great ribeyes, and the pool table was great to play on. I would look at staying here again. The cabin was very clean and well kept!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

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

Great little cabin

Great little cabin. Just far enough outside town to be quiet and relaxing. Place was exceptionally clean and organized. Two porches (upper wrap around and lower). Both porches had seating options. Cabin was small but well organized so that it was cozy and not crowded. Downstairs had a large bed, large couch with sleeper, plus a day bed off to the side room full bath downstairs as well as a pool table. Highly recommend this place. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

Home sweet home.

We felt right at home here. It had everything we needed. And was the prefectly located for what we were doing. We would definition stay again. But if you have a dog, going up and down the hill to have them use the bathroom was not ideal. Especially if you have an older dog. The awesome fire pit area was down there as well. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen I.

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

Excellent

We had a wonderful experience We stayed 7 days, the cabin was clean and inviting, well stocked kitchen, the cabin is roomy and beautifully decorated with a rustic theme. Comfortable Beds , the porches and pool table was a perfect topper,we had no problems with phone services or WiFi .. insta cart is available for deliveries which was another plusWe are thankful for the time spent there with my son and his family We will be back Karen IrwinWedecorated
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tomasina D.

Absolutely Amazing!! A Must See and Stay!

This home is beautiful! It has all the bells and whistles. There are also extra kitchen items added for guest experience. The pool table is just what our family needed as well. Playing pool before going to bed and as soon as we woke up. Love this place and will definitely stay again! Thank you for an amazing trip and home!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

Great House

Heaven on the Hill was a great house for what my group of 4 needed. Everything was clean and exactly as pictured. Some small things to note: cell coverage is spotty and wifi is a bit slow (~5mbps) which is typical for the area, and the fridge didn't have a water dispenser, so make sure to bring bottled water if you don't prefer tap. Overall, our stay was pleasant and I definitely would recommend it to others!
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen D.

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

Very pleasant place

Loved the location, enjoyed the porch with the cool temperatures and listening to the creek below. Cleaned up the hummingbird feeder and made some feed for them and seen several enjoying it. The cabin was mostly clean, some areas needed a little bit more cleaning such as cobwebs and bathtub in upstairs bath wasn't clean. And the porches needed to be maintained a little better. But regardless of this we enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ronald W B.

Gorgeous Gem

As we approached the home we had the pleasure of driving out to a more quiet area of the countryside. The Brook near the backyard was so pleasing to hear. The home was exquisite. Gorgeous log home, neighbors not too close, bi level. We had so much fun playing pool with each other. The only complaint was we weren't able to stay longer. I'd highly recommend this to anyone. Quite, semi secluded, perfectly dressed to make you feel at home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vishal C.

June 24

Perfect house for our stay. Enjoyed the secludedness and amenities that this house offered. The pool table became the gathering spot, especially considering there was absolutely no WiFi during the day, which was fine for us overall, but definitely made it inconvenient when trying to look up things to do or on our rainy day. Loved being able to walk outside to only the sound of the creek flowing across the street. Loved sitting on the porch every morning and being able to see deers on the hill to the right outside the living room sliding door. Fire pit having a light was absolutely amazing. If you’re all about spending some time with family it is the perfect place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

Nice spot away from everything

If you're looking for a space that's away from everything, this is the spot for you. The night sky is in full view, the noise is minimal, and the location is close enough to Franklin (about 35 minutes) and Bryson City (about 45 minutes) that you can get there in a reasonable amount of time yet far enough away that you don't have to deal with road noise and lots of traffic. The stove is gas (very nice), the beds work well enough, and the double level porch is a great place to hang out; it's a great place for quiet reflection time. My kids loved playing the video games I grew up on as there is a modern retro Nintendo system with a ton of old games loaded into it. We all got drawn in to some intense rounds of pool (go for the right corner pocket). The couches were comfy, and we loved watching a little TV at the end of the night. We loved Heaven in the Hills!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keely C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for 4 nights on our family vacation and it was a beautiful home! Very comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked. The pool table and the fire pit were a big hit!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and inviting
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is a perfect stay we have rented this twice and it’s a perfect home ! Very very clean and perfext
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica D.

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

Great place to stay

Nice place to spend thanksgiving week
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023