Place, Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
13 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Franklin
On river.A stay at this cabin places you within half a mile (1 km) of Nantahala National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Tessentee Bottomland Preserve. Prentiss Bridge Stream Access is within 6 miles (10 km) and Whistle Stop Mall is within 9 miles (15 km).
Tessentee Bottomland Preserve - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
Prentiss Bridge Stream Access - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
Whistle Stop Mall - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 13 min drive - 8.6 miles
The Factory - 13 min drive - 8.6 miles
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 105 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 14 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Burger King - 14 min drive
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - 11 min drive
Siam Thai Cuisine - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!
Start your next adventure and step into The Franklin Lookout, our picturesque 5-bedroom cabin in the rolling landscape of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, where you’ll enjoy long range sunset views and amenities for everyone. This kid friendly oasis is located on 4 acres of privacy and stocked with everything you'll need. Our carefully designed mountain retreat is the quintessential outdoor getaway, central to hiking, fishing, the Appalachian Trail, and cute mountain towns.
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 3,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
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 welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 3 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Please let us know how many and which breed!
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Frequently asked questions
How close is Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! to the airport?
This cabin is 81.1 mi (105-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.
Does Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! offer free breakfast?
This cabin does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!?
No, there is no casino at this cabin.
What time is check-in at Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!!?
Free parking is not available at this cabin.
Does Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! have a pool?
This cabin does not have a pool.
Does Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cabin.
How close is Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! to downtown Franklin?
This cabin is 6.1 mi away from Franklin.
Cozy & kid friendly cabin w/ million $ views, hot tub, game room, and fire pit!! Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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We truly loved our stay at the cabin. Our family was all together and we had a great time and made some wonderful memories. The views are gorgeous and the cabin was just as described in the listing. Would definitely stay there again! Highly recommend.
We had a lovely stay and really enjoyed the many spaces and rooms for everyone to hang out. The space allowed for everyone to have their own bathroom which was great. The outdoor area and enclosed decks were perfect. Thanks for a great stay!
Beautiful property as described! Hope grandkids can come in the future as it is very kid friendly. We were looking for a relaxing weekend and it was perfect along with some hiking and waterfalls!
What a view!!! We stayed here for our children's spring break and the house fit our 12 perfectly. It was well equipped with games, tvs, kitchen supplies and a coffee bar!!! The property was beautiful, quiet and secluded. Parking was adequate for our 3 vehicles and there was even a place for a fire with a shed full of wood. The host was very helpful when we had questions. Highly recommend this home for your mountain stay.
We loved this charming hillside cabin home. Secluded but yet just a short drive to all of the nearby vacation activities. Our host kept in touch to make sure that our stay was perfect.
We had 16 people staying together and this property offered enough space for everyone to have their own place to wind down. This location checked off all of our big ticket items like tubing down the "O" in cherokee and golfing in Franklin. Franklin is sooo cute! I would definitely stay here again.
If you are ever in the Franklin, NC area and are looking for an experience, The Franklin Lookout is the place to stay. The property is secluded with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. The amenities list goes on forever, the hosts check in with you daily to ensure that you have everything you need, and the cabin is beautiful! My family and I can't wait to visit again!
We had a great 5 days here. This cabin was everything we could’ve asked for and more. It was perfect for all 8 of us. Clean, spacious, and Britt provided everything we could’ve needed! We can’t wait to visit again.
We had an awesome time at the cabin in Franklin. The downstairs kitchen could use more dishes and cooking apparatus. The host was fabulous and responded immediately to each message. The area is absolutely beautiful!
This cabin has it ALL! What a beautiful place to spend time with family and friends to create long lasting memories! The porches give amazing views to show Franklins natural beauty. The inside offers all the amenities and five star place would have and enough rooms for a large party!
We will absolutely be back !!!
Beautiful home and owners have thought of everything when it comes to younger kids. Full kitchen on main and lower levels give families the opportunity to have their own space. Wrap around porch is where we spent most of our time. Highly recommend.
Our family of adults stayed over Christmas and had a wonderful experience. Beds were comfortable, had hot water and alllllllll we could ever want in games, cozy blankets and thoughtful touches all through out the house. Thank you, Brit! We plan on coming back in 2024!
This is the absolute best VRBO family place we have ever stayed in. It was super clean and the extra touches made us feel so very welcomed. The children’s toys and play areas were amazing. The property mgr responded immediately to any questions that came up. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need. Bathrooms were well stocked. The views from the porch of the Smokies were incredible. It was more than roomy enough for our group of 8 adults and 4 young children. It is a 5 Star plus place to stay.
We had a wonderful time at this cozy cabin. The views were amazing and the scenery was so relaxing. The cabin had all the amenities our family needed: lots of board games and toys for the kids and a full coffee bar for mom and dad. The hot tub was nice on cool evenings. Best of all, the host was super responsive. We brought steaks to grill out but when we got to the house, the grill had been blown over by the wind and was broken. We contacted the host and she had a new grill delivered from Lowe’s the very next day! We were so impressed.
Katherine K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Ben V.
Mar 31, 2026
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The views are definitely amazing. That said, the home itself was not very clean. When you walk up you are met with trash cans with loose garbage all around and in the cans. One of the cans had the lid open and when we went to shut it we found two possums stuck in it. So we tipped it over to let them out. The blue bar stools are covered in dried food and whatever else is all over the sides of them. I did not want to sit in them. Some of the windows and a glass cabinet they have inside were covered in what looked like dog slobber. We then went to use the hot tub and it was filthy. We reached out to the host who didn’t respond until the next day. They did send someone to clean the hot tub that afternoon. I would not stay at this cabin again.
10/10...no notes ;) This property is exactly as advertised. We spent some time away from home as a family arpund the holidays and it was exactly what we needed. From the communication to the amenities to the location, it was all on point. They even had Christmas decorations up to make it feel festive and cozy. We drove about 45 mins to Bryson City for the Polar Express train ride one night and then stopped by Highlands Outpost (20 mins) the next day for snow tubing and s'mores. This is probably the best rental we've ever stayed at, and we'd stay again in a heartbeat.