In downtown Franklin, this charming duplex rental home offers a warm welcome with fully-equipped kitchen and Direct TV. Unwind in the four-acre park next door, complete with basketball court, picnic area and BBQ grills.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3111 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
The current price is €263
€263
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Apartment in town
This duplex rental home in downtown Franklin is available for rent year round. This vacation home is a two bedroom/one bath upstairs (1500 sq. ft.), and the lower unit is a one bedroom/one bath (1200 sq. ft.) Home is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, museums, and entertainment on the square. Gem mines are as close as 5 minutes away. There is a fully equipped kitchen. Direct TV with HBO/Showtime is included when renting the property. Next to the house is a four-acre park with basketball court, picnic area, BBQ grills,children’s play gym, and walking paths for dogs. We are child and pet friendly!
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Patio
Picnic area
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No lift
Single level property
Smooth flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking allowed in patio area outside
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Things to do
Gym
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Rafting nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing 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)
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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: There is a $75. Pet fee
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: There is a park next door for children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed in patio area outside
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
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About the area
Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in the city centre. Whistle Stop Mall and Mason Mountain Mine are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Nantahala National Forest. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing, rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. Visit our Franklin travel guide
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Apartment in town?
As of 16 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apartment in town on 1 May 2026 start from €263, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Apartment in town?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Apartment in town?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Apartment in town?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Apartment in town located?
Located in the heart of Franklin, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum, Scottish Tartans Musuem and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. Nantahala National Forest and Angel Medical Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Apartment in town Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
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.
Perfect location in downtown Franklin. Cozy and spacious unit. We had a quick stay but would be great for a longer time. You could even walk to downtown or the grocery store.
Lovely 1BR 1 Ba 1st floor. Surprisingly large. Absolutely immaculate and very comfortable. Host was most accommodating, easy to contact and very responsive. Advised us of a minor issue prior to our arrrival and did everything posssible to succesfully resolve. We were hardly inconvenienced at all and grateful for her communication and diligence. Highly recommend.
My husband and I, along with our 2 dogs, rented this vrbo in the past. It is perfectly dog friendly with a park just over the fence. Area is safe to walk and plenty of shopping and eating to be done all within walking distance. Our host, Chloe, was readily available to answer any questions or resolve any issues or concerns we had. She was also a great resource for information about the area. Last time we stayed we rented the upstairs apartment. This trip we rented the basement apartment. Love both of them. Met some great people in the neighborhood and enjoyed conversation with upstairs renters. This vrbo is perfectly located and best of all dog friendly.
The place was clean it had a nice bed, the only problem we had was a noisy neighbor upstairs late at night. I talked to him but it didn’t do. Any good.
Hugo S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
John B.
9 Jul 2020
Disliked: Location
Location
The neighborhood was dirty and had abandoned buildings. Did not appear save.
Problems:
1. Ice maker didn't work. Bag of old ice in refrigerator was old
2. AC didn't work
3. Ran out of toilet paper
4.Bedroom dvd player didn't work
5. First 2 nights no noise slept well. Third night someone doing laundry (laundry room adjacent to our room) till after 9:30.
Could hear people upstairs, over our bedroom jumping around and dropping things pushing things across the floor till nearly midnight.
Perfect size for us, really clean, pet friendly, park right next to property, mins from downtown, easiest check in/out process. Chloe was very responsive and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.
Great location for our purpose of riding through the mountains. Any direction was a great ride. Walking distance to a lot of stuff.
Place was very clean and suited our needs. Chloe was a great host and addressed anything that needed attention. Very nice rental.
My wife and I stayed here for 2 weeks while remodeling our home. The apartment was very comfortable and well cared for. We had our small dog with us and the park/walk path next door was icing on the cake. Parking can get a little snug when there's someone in the upper unit, but not a big deal, and we would definitely stay again and recommend!
John H.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelleen T.
15 May 2019
Convenient location and accommodating host.
Nothing fancy but everything you need. Close to downtown. Clean and comfy.
Kelleen T.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Archival
8/10 Good
Kristi B.
7 Dec 2016
Would stay again.
Older building remodeled. Very clean, and close to town. Stayed a week on business, and would stay again.
Kristi B.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
MARK R.
12 Aug 2016
Great property, Chloe (owner) was wonderful and we will be staying there again
Wow! The first thing we noticed as soon as we walked in the door was that the entire apartment was immaculate. As you go through the apartment, we found that everything the listing said would be there was there. The furniture was sufficient and the whole place was nicely (not extravagantly) appointed. We stayed in the downstairs apartment - I have a walking disability and there were no steps to climb which was great for me. However, please don't be confused by that comment - the apartment is NOT wheelchair accessible or outfitted for the handicapped. The location was everything it was promised to be - well within walking distance of much of downtown Franklin. The building faces a typical neighborhood street and, unlike one commenter, we never heard a single bit of traffic. Also, the building is NOT located in the middle of some deserted, rusted out, industrial area as one commenter suggested. Yes, downhill from the apartment are a couple of closed manufacturing type buildings but they don't in anyway impact the apartment. And just below the apartment is an older cinderblock building that was never used by anyone the entire time we were there. There is one parking space right next to the apartment building but plenty of extra parking in a gravel lot which, it you need it, also works as a turn-around space. Cindy and I rode my Harley into Franklin and we had no problems parking it safely.
The best feature of the entire place is Chloe Goodman, the owner. She is very friendly, returned every call right away, responded to every email (usually within an hour) and answered every question we had. The second best feature is the price. You get a clean, attractive apartment, close to downtown for a price that is more than fair.
There are only two "cons" that I can think of and they are pretty inconsequential. One (and I guess we are just spoiled) there is no dishwasher. And two, we could hear the upstairs folks walking across the floor. Neither of these will keep us from staying there again.
Perhaps the best recommendation I can give is that Cindy and I will be staying there again soon. Hope these comments help.
MARK R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016
Archival
8/10 Good
Jennifer L.
16 Jan 2016
Accurate description of a cute downtown duplex
The house was represented accurately. This is not a cabin in the woods, if that's what you're looking for. It is a cute house in downtown Franklin close enough to walk to restaurants, a brewery, a grocery store and several shops.
The house was clean and well stocked with all of the necessary items (sheets, blankets, pillows, dishes, towels, etc.). We stayed in winter and the heat worked great! There was additional heat in the bathroom for a nice warm shower:)
I had trouble getting the washer started and Chloe, the property owner, called me right back after texting her and resolved the problem.
If we vacation in Franklin again, I would definitely stay here!
Jennifer L.
Archival
2/10 Terrible
Susan R.
11 Jan 2016
Franklin, North Carolina
We rented the second floor apartment using "home away" so we only saw pictures online. One positive thing I can say is that the apartment itself was clean, but this property is not what it seems and we would not recommend it to anyone. The pictures do not show where it is located and it should not be booked by anyone unless you see it first. It is located in a dumpy industrial area which has been cut out of the pictures. It sits right on a busy street and the traffic feels likes it's in the apartment. Additionally, the heat and air conditioning is controlled in a separate laundry room from both apartments on the bottom floor which you must access from the outside or the basement apartment. In other words, the basement apartment and the second floor apartment share the the same heat and air conditioning
unit ~ not good. If we had not previously rented through VRBO (Home Away), we would not do this again. We have always been quite satisfied in the past. To end this review positively, Chloe was good to work with and responsive when we were booking the unit.
Susan R.
Archival
8/10 Good
Tim K.
26 Dec 2015
Great stay!
The house was clean, comfortable, and great location. We had everything we needed for our stay.
Tim K.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2015
Archival
8/10 Good
Olivia A.
17 Sept 2015
Nice Place
The apartment was very clean and Chloe was great! We had no problems with the wifi and there was lots of great information about things to do and places to eat laid out - very helpful!
Olivia A.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Carol Y.
6 Jun 2015
Larger than expected!
Very convenient to historic downtown Franklin, just a short walk. The apartment is large, comfortable, and brighter than expected for a basement apartment. Communications with the owner, Chloe, were excellent. The only downside is that the wifi was weak and often not available.
Carol Y.
Archival
8/10 Good
shashi s.
1 Nov 2014
Excellent
Thanks Chloe for renting us your house.
We stayed there for two days .It was really a nice stay and rate was also reasonable.The house had everything we needed.Even for the entertainment it has a good collection of dvds and games. The house is in the middle of city so very near to Ingles . I would recommend this house .Its near to so many attraction. we had been blueridge pkwy one day other day we been highlands .
I would come again here.
Shashi