Elk Sightings | Covered Deck w/ Dining Area | 12 Mi to Town | 30 Mi to Appalachian Trail Pack up your outdoor gear and head to 'The Bears Den,' a 1-bed, 1-bath vacation rental log cabin in Franklin! With easy access to hiking, whitewater rafting, fishing, gem mining, and so much more, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy this getaway. When you're not listening to the tranquil creek sounds on the deck, take a road trip to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, just over an hour and a half away. -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom: 1 queen bed - Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa MAIN FEATURES - 2 Smart TVs - Dining table, breakfast bar - 10’ x 34’ deck, dining area - Spacious yard KITCHEN - Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher - Dishware/flatware, pots/pan, cooking basics - Keurig coffee maker (coffee, sugar & creamer provided) - Microwave, toaster, Crockpot, waffle iron - Blender, hand mixer, ice maker GENERAL - Free WiFi - Mini-split A/C & heating - Linens/towels, iron/board - Washer/dryer (detergent & dryer sheets provided) - Trash bags, paper towels - Hair dryer, hotel-size soaps, shampoo/conditioner - Extra pillows, memory foam mattress (living room) FAQ - Homeowner on-site w/ shared driveway - Not childproofed - Wildlife on-site ACCESSIBILITY - Single-story log cabin - 5 steps to enter PARKING - Shared driveway (2 vehicles) - Free street parking (first-come, first-served) - RV/trailer parking prohibited -- THE LOCATION -- - Bradley Creek access on-site - 7 miles to Old Cardinal Gem Mine - 8 miles to Rose Creek Mine - 16 miles to Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine - 28 miles to Nantahala River, white water rafting - 30 miles to Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - 33 miles to Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 48 miles to Cataloochee Ski Area - 55 miles to John C. Campbell Folk School - 55 miles to Murphy, North Carolina - 63 miles to Gatlinburg - 70 miles to Pigeon Forge - 73 miles to Dollywood - 77 miles to Sevierville - 79 miles to Asheville Regional Airport - 90 miles to McGhee Tyson Airport - 125 miles to Greenville Airport - 153 miles to Atlanta Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking inside or outside the property - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Open fires are strictly prohibited - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate property with a shared driveway, and may be present during your stay - This property is not childproofed and may not be suitable for young children - Wildlife may roam onto the property during your stay; please do not approach or feed any animals - This single-story log cabin requires 5 steps to enter - RV/trailer parking is prohibited on-site