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Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK

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Exterior
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK

Heaven on the Hill

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Escape to peace and quiet at this cozy 2-bedroom cabin, nestled in the woods just outside Franklin, NC. Surrounded by nature and the sounds of a nearby brook, it's the perfect mountain getaway.

Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered deck, explore private walking trails, or gather around the firepit for s’mores and stargazing. Inside, unwind by the fireplace, play pool in the game room, and cook with ease in the updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

With free WiFi, a washer/dryer, and over two acres to roam, you'll have all the comforts of home in a stunning mountain setting.

Nearby: gem mining, trout fishing, scenic hikes, white-water rafting, and the historic Great Smoky Mountain Railroad—all minutes away.

Perfect for couples, families, and friends—book your mountain escape today!

THINGS TO KNOW
*Internet can be unreliable during the day. However, it is reliable in the evening.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

83942

About the neighborhood

Map
Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Sheffield Mine - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Mason Mountain Mine - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 18 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Gold City Gem Mine - 18 min drive - 9.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheffield Mine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wild Rose Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Smoke Pit Bar B Que - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Davis Ray's Commercial Refrigeration & Appliance - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine and Sheffield Mine. Mason Mountain Mine and Gold City Gem Mine are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Mountain retreat with decks, firepit, pool table, and fireplace - dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Very serene location. We enjoyed listening to the creek while having our morning coffee. Very good location to get to multiple ruby mines as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Cabin was in a great location. Layout was perfect. It was clean and had all we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Cabin was spacious, plenty room for us and our pet. Could use better heating in game room but overall great place for family get togethers.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Very clean. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great little cabin. Just far enough outside town to be quiet and relaxing. Place was exceptionally clean and organized. Two porches (upper wrap around and lower). Both porches had seating options. Cabin was small but well organized so that it was cozy and not crowded. Downstairs had a large bed, large couch with sleeper, plus a day bed off to the side room full bath downstairs as well as a pool table. Highly recommend this place. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Nice place to spend thanksgiving week
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful experience We stayed 7 days, the cabin was clean and inviting, well stocked kitchen, the cabin is roomy and beautifully decorated with a rustic theme. Comfortable Beds , the porches and pool table was a perfect topper,we had no problems with phone services or WiFi .. insta cart is available for deliveries which was another plusWe are thankful for the time spent there with my son and his family We will be back Karen IrwinWedecorated
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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6/10

The home was much smaller than expected but in a lovely area of Franklin

10/10

Great cabin. Enjoyed the pool table!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10

Beautiful cabin with breathtaking views, rustic exterior and spacious deck. My girlfriends and I absolutely enjoyed our perfect mountain getaway.

10/10

Trip was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10

This cabin was perfect for us. The porch is very nice to sit on in the morning while drinking coffee reading and listening to the birds. The grill cooked some great ribeyes, and the pool table was great to play on. I would look at staying here again. The cabin was very clean and well kept!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10

We loved the cabin! It was Comfortable and had everything we needed! Would definitely rent again!
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10/10

Heaven on the Hill was a great house for what my group of 4 needed. Everything was clean and exactly as pictured. Some small things to note: cell coverage is spotty and wifi is a bit slow (~5mbps) which is typical for the area, and the fridge didn't have a water dispenser, so make sure to bring bottled water if you don't prefer tap. Overall, our stay was pleasant and I definitely would recommend it to others!

8/10

Loved the location, enjoyed the porch with the cool temperatures and listening to the creek below. Cleaned up the hummingbird feeder and made some feed for them and seen several enjoying it. The cabin was mostly clean, some areas needed a little bit more cleaning such as cobwebs and bathtub in upstairs bath wasn't clean. And the porches needed to be maintained a little better. But regardless of this we enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10

Cabin is about 20 minutes from town, very nice area, you can hear the creek running across the road. Nicely furnished, beds very comfortable. We did have an issue with the shower randomly cutting off with no warning! All in all a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10

This home is beautiful! It has all the bells and whistles. There are also extra kitchen items added for guest experience. The pool table is just what our family needed as well. Playing pool before going to bed and as soon as we woke up. Love this place and will definitely stay again! Thank you for an amazing trip and home!
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10/10

Perfect house for our stay. Enjoyed the secludedness and amenities that this house offered. The pool table became the gathering spot, especially considering there was absolutely no WiFi during the day, which was fine for us overall, but definitely made it inconvenient when trying to look up things to do or on our rainy day. Loved being able to walk outside to only the sound of the creek flowing across the street. Loved sitting on the porch every morning and being able to see deers on the hill to the right outside the living room sliding door. Fire pit having a light was absolutely amazing. If you’re all about spending some time with family it is the perfect place.

10/10

Super clean and a great place to stay. It's off the beat path but worth it. It's quiet with just nature. Occasional barking dogs. Nothing close by and the closest place to buy something is a gas station 15 minutes away. Suggest brining a cooler with food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10

As we approached the home we had the pleasure of driving out to a more quiet area of the countryside. The Brook near the backyard was so pleasing to hear. The home was exquisite. Gorgeous log home, neighbors not too close, bi level. We had so much fun playing pool with each other. The only complaint was we weren't able to stay longer. I'd highly recommend this to anyone. Quite, semi secluded, perfectly dressed to make you feel at home.
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10/10

If you're looking for a space that's away from everything, this is the spot for you. The night sky is in full view, the noise is minimal, and the location is close enough to Franklin (about 35 minutes) and Bryson City (about 45 minutes) that you can get there in a reasonable amount of time yet far enough away that you don't have to deal with road noise and lots of traffic. The stove is gas (very nice), the beds work well enough, and the double level porch is a great place to hang out; it's a great place for quiet reflection time. My kids loved playing the video games I grew up on as there is a modern retro Nintendo system with a ton of old games loaded into it. We all got drawn in to some intense rounds of pool (go for the right corner pocket). The couches were comfy, and we loved watching a little TV at the end of the night. We loved Heaven in the Hills!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10

Great stay at this extra nice mountain house. Much more attention needs to be given to entrance and departure instructions including directions (google maps will attempt to take you through a gated community coming from Sylva) gaining access ( key pad is blacked out until you awaken it) Wi-Fi at property is nonexistent- was only able to access in the wee hours of morning so communication is not available as cell service is also not available. Check out instructions also not given unless you consider the email the management company sends you which you can’t access due to the Wi-Fi issue. House was very clean with lots of attention given to amenities and details which we enjoyed Hoping they are able to address Wi-Fi and thinking he rest will be easy fixes. Wonderful rental for a small group.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
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4/10

Loved the area and the cabin has huge potential but needed cleaning, more lighting - the front and one side had not one porch light, make sure everything works and is as advertised. Expectations were not met and could have been salvaged a bit if Vacasa would have responded and did what they said they would do. We won’t rent through Vacasa again simply for the lack or reply, nothing done about any / all reported as soon as we arrived, and the complacency of how the home is cared with.

2/10

The cabin was not cleaned yet upon our contracted arrival time. Cleaning crew arrived later stating they were late because of cleaning other cabins. We sat out in our car while the cabin was supposedly cleaned. Contact with VACASA was usless. Speaking to a foreigner in another contry that spoke poor English about a problem in NC is usless. They did nothing but say they would report it to the local team who would contact us about any issues. They knew nothing about refunds or even when someone local would contact us. We secifally asked cleaners to clean off the decks since they were covered with debris. After they left, we discovered that they only cleaned the top deck. There were live spiders and multiple webs throughout the house.the downstairs toliet had black stains/mold around the base of it. The storm door window had multiple dead bugs traped in the glass. The blanket on the downstairs bed was not washed but just folded and placed on the bed where we observed it had been used by prior guest on our arrival. Mutiple light fixtures in the house did not work, were missing, or had burnt out bulbs. This cabin has a queen bed, a king bed, and a twin bed. There is only one real bed room having a closet and a door for privacy. The downstairs bedroom(s) have no closets and none of the bedrooms have any storage for clothing in the way of a dresser. The one bedroom with a closet, had no hangers. TV internet and dish were impossible to watch. It froze up every 5 minutes. We never rec
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024