Pet Friendly w/ Fee | BBQ Ready | Seasonal Pool Access | Sweeping Mountain Views Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the foothills of the Smokies, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath Franklin vacation rental offers the perfect home base for a group getaway! Cruise along Wayah Road, explore the gorges of Highlands, or plan a day trip into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As evening falls, you can fire up the grill for dinner and serve up s'mores under the starry skies. -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 king bed - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 3: 1 king bed - Game Room: 2 twin bunk beds, 1 queen sleeper sofa COMMUNITY AMENITIES - Seasonal outdoor pool (not heated), fitness center INDOOR LIVING - 5 Smart TVs w/ cable - Pacmania arcade game, pool table - 2 fireplaces - Dining table OUTDOOR LIVING - Yard w/ picnic table, fire pit - Spacious deck, hot tub KITCHEN - Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave - Dual drip/Keurig coffee maker, K-cups - Toaster, toaster oven, Crockpot, blender - Cooking basics, dishware & flatware GENERAL - Free WiFi - Central A/C, ceiling fans - Washer, dryer - Linens & towels - Hair dryers, complimentary toiletries - Brand new water filtration system (March 2024) FAQ - 2 exterior security cameras (facing out) - Pet fee (paid pre-trip) ACCESSIBILITY - 2-story cabin, stairs required for entry - 2 bedrooms on main floor PARKING - Driveway (5 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- - Quiet area, surrounded by Great Smoky Mountains - 3 miles to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 7 miles to Lake Emory - 11 miles to downtown & Macon County Farmers Market (Saturdays) - 23 miles to Wildwater Nantahala Rafting & Canopy Tours - 26 miles to Cherokee Casino - 67 miles to Asheville Regional 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 - Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This 2-story property requires stairs to enter and interior stairs to access the bedroom and game room on the ground floor - Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: camera 1 is located on the garage facing the driveway, and camera 2 is on the back of the house facing the mountain view. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion