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Escape to the rolling green countryside at Lazy Bear Lookout, where million-dollar views await around every corner. Relax in a rocking chair on the top deck or patio, soak in the hot tub, or enjoy quality time with family and friends by the fireplace inside. You'll find plenty of space to unwind with five beds and a spacious kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10220 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Spacious mountain getaway with game room, hot tub, fireplace & washer/dryer

  • Lazy Bear Lookout

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    Escape the daily hustle and bustle to this gorgeous green countryside filled with million-dollar views all year round. This well-cared-for Watauga Vista cabin has end-of-the-road privacy and enough space for the whole family or group. It's only a couple-minute drive back to the highway, so civilization isn't far. Drive into town to find local eateries, arts, entertainment, and an array of family-friendly attractions. Take one of the many nature hikes through the wilderness or play on the lake to make your vacation next-level. Relax on the top deck or patio by rocking in the rocking chairs, swaying on the porch swings, lounging in the hot tub, or peeking out at the long-range view through the telescope to find unique wildlife.

    Inside you'll find a bright interior with plenty of space for all! The living area invites you to have great conversations around the fireplace, take in a move on the large TV on the mantle, or play a round of air hockey. Gather at the formal dining table to make memories of eating home-cooked meals or playing a competitive board game. Hobby chefs will love preparing dishes in the spacious kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and all the cupboard room you'll ever need. With five beds, there's more than enough room for everyone to have a comfortable night's sleep. Have fun together in the game room, where you'll find a ping pong table, a pool table, more air hockey, and a TV. Dine alfresco on the deck by the fire table and tell ghost stories. Relax at the end of the day in one of the roomy showers.

    THINGS TO KNOW
    Parties are not permitted.
    Quiet hours are between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.

    Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

    Security camera details: 1) On lower level looking towards driveway
    2) On from deck, looking over driveway and parking area




    Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Telescope

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing 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
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,372 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 - 21

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 not allowed

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 security system 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

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Scottish Tartans Museum and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Travelling with kids? Consider Country Side Bowling Lanes and Parker Meadows Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Franklin travel guide
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Western Carolina University
    Western Carolina University
    24 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Smoky Mountains Railroad Scenic Train, adjacent to the Tuckasegee River. It is a freight and heritage railroad in Western North Carolina
    Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    41 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    44 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    45 min drive - 56.1 km
  • Gold City Gem Mine
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    12 min drive
  • Bojangles
    10 min drive
  • Gondola’s
    11 min drive
  • El Charro Mexican Grill
    12 min drive
  • Haywood Smokehouse
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious mountain getaway with game room, hot tub, fireplace & washer/dryer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious mountain getaway with game room, hot tub, fireplace & washer/dryer?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious mountain getaway with game room, hot tub, fireplace & washer/dryer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious mountain getaway with game room, hot tub, fireplace & washer/dryer?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious mountain getaway with game room, hot tub, fireplace & washer/dryer located?

This family-friendly Franklin cabin is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Gold City Gem Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Mason Mountain Mine are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Spacious mountain getaway with game room, hot tub, fireplace & washer/dryer Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views were amazing. The hot tub and table top fire place were a great touch. The drive up the mountain was a little nerve wracking but so worth it for the views!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Great family house

My family had a great stay in this house! We loved how much space we all had to spread out and really enjoyed the game room. We cooked several meals at the house and enjoyed the hot tub as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this cabin! It had so much to do for the kids. We had kids ranging from ages 1-15 and they all loved it and had plenty to do. It was clean and homey and had a good vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

Excellent! Beautiful view ! Comfortable and extra clean and very romy !

It was less than an hour all around from waineville , highlands , Cherokee ! Great location. We always travel with truck with 4x4 and the drive to cabin is steep and we had no problem !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy J.

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

Chasity’s 30th Birthday Getaway

Upon arriving at lazy bear lookout , we were greeted with an amazing view. We enjoyed everything about our stay. We took a 30 min drive to
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Grace W.

Amazing space, but needs some extra TLC.

The view was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gilma P.

Amazing experience..

The family loved everything about the place. It was big enough for everyone to have a great time. We enjoyed all the amenities and the privacy. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Family Trip for an early Christmas making memories!

The house was perfect size for 8 adults and two children! We all had our time in the hot tub and loved gathering around the table for dinner and game time! A beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Hidden Gem

Everything we as described. Countertops and more lighting is about the only downside. We enjoyed the playroom with all the games. It was a quick weekend with my son graduating so didn't stay long.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David G.

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

Spectacular Views

The Trip from the gate to the driveway is not for the faint of heart very narrow roads cut into the side of the mountain just barely wide enough for one vehicle. The description of the cabin was spot on beautiful views and a clean interior. Easy Check in and Check out. Was a Great place to kick back and relax for a few days away from everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ryan A.

Great for families on summer vacation.

Great view from the front porch. Lots of space in the house for all 8 of us to move around. We enjoyed the spa, games, large kitchen table and having a washer and dryer. The place does need more bath towels. Ac upstairs was a little warm at times. Locks on the windows do not work, most of them were broken off.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Lovely mountain home with incredible view

We stayed at this mountain top home for a week with our 5 teenagers! Not only is this home spacious and offers plenty of "downtime activities" for the kids, the views were what really made our stay. Many hours were spent by all just rocking and swinging on the porch. Yes, there are bugs...it's the mountains and is to be expected. Yes, the WiFi is slow...again it's the mountains. But our teens managed just fine! This mountainside retreat is located central to everything and just an hours drive to many incredible adventures. Our kids are already asking if we can come back again next summer. Thank you for the incredible week away!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

john k.

Mountain getaway

We were up there for my birthday weekend and this place is centrally located close to a lot of small downtown shopping. The house itself offered several things to do but the only downside is at the place needed a lot of TLC and cleaning. The hot tub was great and they were lots of games to play with the exception of them were missing game pieces like the pool table was missing the 15 ball. The views from the deck are amazing the garage, where the pool table and other games are had a lot of leaves and sand and was very dirty, even spiderwebs with spider eggs hanging on the lamps , I don’t wanna be misleading because we thoroughly enjoyed our vacation here/birthday weekend. This place just needs a better cleaning service as well as someone who would be attentive to the maintenance of the home, missing lightbulbs and fixtures, and other things that homes need to be maintained.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

Great Family Vacation

We had a great visit with our family to Lazy Bear Lookout. The views from the front porch were stunning and is where we spent most of our time. The cabin was large and had plenty of space for our family of six. Our two young boys especially liked the game room and hot tub; and we even had a bear visit while we watched from inside the garage! There were a few things about the cabin we would change; it needs a little TLC with some minor repairs needed. We were also disappointed to not find a regular coffee pot available; there is a Keurig but we are a big coffee family and did not have K-cups. The kitchen was otherwise well stocked and we prepared a couple of meals in it. The drive up the mountain was a bit more intense than we realized, and even in summer four wheel drive would have been helpful as the last stretch up to the cabin is just gravel. All in all, we had a lovely visit and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Angela L.

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

College Tour

Unfortunately, the electronic lock was broken upon arrival but we were able to access the house with a physical key from a contractor box on the porch. The cabin had an amazing view, was clean and well stocked with everything you need except toilet paper. All three bathrooms only had half a roll. Of the four bedrooms, two were unusable (master and bunk room) as there was an electrical issue leaving them with no power or heat. There were no tripped breakers and no gfci’s leaving us baffled why the two bedrooms were without power. The temps were in the 30’s at night and 50-low 60’s during the day so heat was definitely needed. I called and texted the management company, and they said they would reach out to the local office to get someone out to fix it. We were there four days and three nights and no one came. I called and texted multiple times and only received a reply of “sorry for the inconvenience”. Even though the cabin was beautiful, we would not rent again unless the owners switched property managers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Decent mountain getaway

Overall the cabin was a lovely getaway. Great memories were made! However, few items need updated on their listing. It says it has a firepit and to bring your own firewood (which we did). However there is no firepit on site. There is a outdoor gas fire feature, but it's not your typical "sit and roast marshmellow" type deal which was very disappointing. The cabin did not have a coffee pot which was a major issue for us. There was also a very odd/foul smell on the downstairs level. When you ask questions to the guest service number, the company responds quickly initially and goes hunting for the answer. Their answer usually didn't help at all and you realize it's just not worth continuing. For example I asked about how to use the cabin heating system (which is a type I had not seen before) and the response was the microwave should be working. Cabin was also pretty dusty in areas. Overall though, great escape, beautiful view, and lots of games for the family and kids to enjoy. Just needs a minor touch up!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the host was very responsive and welcoming! the place was also well kept, and the amenities were much appreciated. i would recommend to anybody looking to stay in franklin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Would have been nice if the electric fire place worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful family weekend! The cabin was perfect, had everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I asked a million questions before our stay and always got an answer. The Christmas decorations in the house were perfect! The only thing I wish was different was when we first got there the house was really cold and took a long time to heat up. Other than that, it was great. We were a group of 10. 8 adults and 2 kids. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The hot tub at the property is not at nice or as big as the one in the pictures, nothing wrong with it, just don’t expect the one pictured. Everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Would go again

House was great and very roomy and the view was amazing
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful location. Can’t beat the views! The drive up is a little intimidating if you’re not used to mountain driving, but is otherwise great. We have a Toyota Sienna van and it made it up the hills just fine. The cabin is older, but we loved how cozy it was so it wasn’t an issue. Overall a wonderful spot to stay! 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Although the cabin needs some attention like dusting and we did have some mouse droppings in one cabinet of master bedroom. The cabin provides an outstanding breathtaking mountain view along with alot of games to keep you entertained. The place overall was clean with lots of toiletries. The trash in the kitchen was already full when we arrived though. We loved the pool table, Table tennis and shuffleboard. The drive up the mountain was scary but the view was worth it. We gave my husband a wonderful 50th birthday suprise trip to the mountains. I do wish the cabin how air as even in the winter i love cold air and would of appreciated ac. Overall, loved the trip and would recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025