Pet Friendly | GSMNP Day Trips | Long-Term Stay Discount Wake up to quiet mornings where deer are your closest neighbors! This private Franklin vacation rental is designed for slow starts on the covered porch and fast access to local dining and festivals downtown. Whether you're here to hike the Great Smokies or just want to see the fireflies put on a show in the trees, this escape is worth a longer stay. Cozy up by the fire, count the constellations, and make the mountains home. -- THE PROPERTY -- UNWIND OUTDOORS - Gas grill, picnic table - Wood-burning fire pit CABIN COMFORTS - Washer & dryer - Mini-split A/C unit - Sleeping loft w/ full floor mattress KITCHEN - Refrigerator, stove/oven - Nespresso, coffee press - Microwave - Cooking basics, dishware & flatware ACCESSIBILITY - Single-story cabin w/ loft, steps to enter - Loft is accessed via ladder PARKING - Driveway (3 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- - 7 miles to Franklin's lively downtown: farmers markets, live music & some of the best mountain dining in Macon County - Set on the edge of Nantahala National Forest: hiking trails, scenic drives & wildlife watching all nearby - 16 miles to Dry Falls & Cullasaja Falls - 36 miles to Great Smoky Mountains National Park -- 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 - Pet friendly (2 dog max) 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 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Sleeps up to 6 using a full floor mattress in the loft & a sleeper sofa in the living areas SECURITY CAMERA INFORMATION - 1 exterior device - Location: front door - Coverage: front entry