Make this Franklin, NC, vacation rental your base camp on your next trip to the Smokies! Each day begins and ends on the mountain-view deck, where you can listen to birdsong, see the distant peaks year-round, and enjoy your coffee or nightcap surrounded by a thick canopy of leaves. Spend the moments between downtown for local brews, eats, and museums, or hike through the Little Tennessee River Greenway. When all's said and done, return to 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a dedicated workspace. -- THE PROPERTY -- Private Location | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Fenced Dog Yard | < 2 Mi to Downtown | Close to Hikes & Waterfalls Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, dining table, workspace, ceiling fans, board games & books OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck, covered seating, high-top seating, forest & mountain views, string lights KITCHEN: Dishwasher, drip & Keurig coffee makers (K-Cups provided), toaster, blender, slow cooker, fridge, stove & oven, microwave, dishware/flatware, trash bags/paper towels, cooking basics, spices GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heat, washer & dryer, detergent, towels/linens, iron & board, hair dryer FAQ: Pet Friendly w/ $75 Fee (+ fees/taxes, paid pre-trip, dogs only, 2 max), 1 exterior security camera (facing entry/street), quiet hours (11:00 PM-8:00 AM), not childproofed ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story home, exterior & interior staircases to enter, interior stairs to access basement PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), carport (1 vehicle), small trailer parking allowed on-site -- THE LOCATION -- THINGS TO DO: Gem & Mineral Museum-Franklin (2 miles), Scottish Tartans Museum (2 miles), Macon County Historical Museum (2 miles), Nikwasi Mound (2 miles), Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts (3 miles) GEM MINES: Old Cardinal Gem Mine (5 miles), Rose Creek Mine (5 miles), Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine (10 miles), Mason's Ruby & Sapphire Mine (11 miles) ZIPLINING & WATERFALLS: Cullasaja Falls (12 miles), Bust Your Butt Falls (14 miles), Dry Falls (17 miles), Bridal Veil Falls (18 miles), Sequoyah Falls (18 miles), Highlands Aerial Park (20 miles), Wildwater - Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tour (26 miles), Smoky Mountain Ziplines (75 miles), Legacy Mountain Ziplines (78 miles) LOCAL BREWS: Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. (1 mile), Currahee Brewing Company (2 miles), Innovation Brewing (21 miles), Balsam Falls Brewing Co. (21 miles), Whiteside Brewing Company (29 miles) EXPLORE MORE: Little Tennessee River Greenway (3 miles), Macon County Recreation Park (3 miles), Bartram Trail - Wallace Branch to William's Pulpit (3 miles), Rufus Morgan Trail and Falls (13 miles), Wesser Bald Fire Tower (20 miles), Blue Ridge Parkway (23 miles), Nantahala Outdoor Center (27 miles), Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort (32 miles), Asheville (70 miles), Dollywood (78 miles) AIRPORT: Asheville Regional Airport (74 miles) -- 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/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, 2 pets max) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM - NOTE: This single-story home requires exterior and interior staircases to enter, and an interior staircase is required to access the basement - NOTE: The property is not childproofed and may not be suitable for young children - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera on the front door facing the front outdoor entry and street. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. It records video and sound when activated by motion