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STUNNING VIEWS!!! LUXURY MT VISTA LODGE CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN & HIGHLANDS

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

STUNNING VIEWS!!! LUXURY MT VISTA LODGE CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN & HIGHLANDS

NO STORM DAMAGE AND BUSINESS AS USUAL IN THE SURROUNDING TOWNS! Welcome to MT Vista Lodge, your ultimate escape to the GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS! With 4 levels of luxury there is plenty of room for multiple families and amenities for everyone to enjoy! Internet, streaming television and cell service allows you to stay connected in this exquisite mountain lodge with breathtaking mountain views.


Large decks on every level provide numerous options for seating, reclining and outdoor dining. The main deck offers a convenient place to grill with large dining table and a fire table with seating so you can enjoy the gorgeous sunsets. Inside the main level you are greeted with cathedral ceilings and a 20 foot stone gas fireplace to relax next to. Heated plank tile floors and large scale windows allow you to enjoy that view from every angle. This floor offers 2 queen bedrooms separated by a full bathroom with easy access to the kitchen, dining and main living area. This great kitchen comes fully equipped with everything you need to prepare a perfect family dinner.

The loft above is a great space the kids can lounge and enjoy the large screen TV, shuffleboard, game table, PlayStation and board games. The loft has 2 bunk beds with twin mattresses that sleeps 4 and has a full bathroom.

On the main level their are 2 bedrooms separated by a bathroom with 2 queen beds

The stunning mid level master suite has a king size bed, gorgeous stone gas fireplace, large screen TV, separate tub/shower. Walk out onto your private deck to enjoy the morning sunrise or lounge in the swinging daybed any time of day.

Their is even a one bedroom efficiency on the ground floor separate from the house which has a trundle bed with 2 single mattresses. serves as a perfect mother in law suite! Completely remodeled and charming as can be it’s the perfect private getaway.

Franklin is a unique town that has been referred to as the hidden “gem” nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains and the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. We are 30 miles from SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, the most traveled National Park in the US! Come explore all this quaint little town has to offer with a 15 minute drive to breweries, chic coffee shops, restaurants, shopping, kids fun park all surrounded by captivating natural waterfalls. Explore Dry Falls or 15 other surrounding water falls in your backyard. Feeling adventurous? Nantahala outdoor center is less then 30 minutes away with an abundance of outdoor activities including ziplining, hiking, white water rafting, mountain biking etc. Take a short scenic drive through the mountains and enjoy an exquisite dinner in the Highlands. Less then a 45 minute drive to Sapphire Valley and Scaly Mountain ski resorts. Your In the center of it all with less then 2 hours to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge and Asheville..

Property manager

Natalie

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Cullasaja Falls - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Jackson Hole Gem Mine - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 17 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Dry Falls - 18 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Lake Glenville - 27 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Rel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Asian King Buffet - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is STUNNING VIEWS!!! LUXURY MT VISTA LODGE CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN & HIGHLANDS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at STUNNING VIEWS!!! LUXURY MT VISTA LODGE CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN & HIGHLANDS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STUNNING VIEWS!!! LUXURY MT VISTA LODGE CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN & HIGHLANDS?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is STUNNING VIEWS!!! LUXURY MT VISTA LODGE CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN & HIGHLANDS located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cullasaja Falls and Jackson Hole Gem Mine. Harris Medical Park of Franklin and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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STUNNING VIEWS!!! LUXURY MT VISTA LODGE CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN & HIGHLANDS Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Wonderful house and location in the mountains for a long weekend with friends. Wish we could have stayed longer. Wonderful views from the decks and firepit area. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great location. House is great. Loved the hanging swing/bed on the middle level porch. View is fantastic. Morning sun feels great on the porch. Some minor broken things when we arrived, but I chatted with the property manager and it doesn't sound as though we will be charged for those. Very nice property manager who is easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great time together in the beautiful mountains
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Great family gathering place. Room for all
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

We have stayed here 11 of the last 13 years. A great view as well as a good place for my group of bikers. Will stay again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

This home is a great place for a mountain vacation. The porches are amazing and perfect for enjoying the view. We loved the fire pit on the cold evenings. We cooked most meals at the house and found everything we needed as far as pots, utensils, storage containers, appliances, etc. There was plenty of room for our group to spread out. The fireplaces were wonderful (and much needed on our trip). There were a lot of steps so this could be an issue for young children or people with mobility issues. Although the house is up a winding, mountain road, it was paved and easily driven. I definitely recommend this location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great stay with great location. Amazing views!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

The view was amazing! The amenities were perfect for our family trip. Three couples stayed with two kids and it was a fantastic set-up where you could have your own privacy but also have enough space to gather together and not feel cramped.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Very nice, just what we were looking for. Excellent, fast, and polite communication with owner. Recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Property exactly as advertised. Wonderful views, well stocked kitchen, and plenty of space for the family. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

good place to gather with family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Beautiful view! Loved the porch swing and the fireplaces too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

This house was perfect for our long weekend get away with adult kids and their spouses. Everything was even better than described! Plenty to do at the house (lots of games), plenty of space for each couple to enjoy quiet time and lots of room for us all to enjoy being together. After hiking and exploring each day, we loved hanging out on the amazing deck and watching the clouds literally float right by us. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Large house with several decks that overlook the valley below. We enjoyed the firepit area at night. Secluded area up a mountain that we really enjoyed the peace and quiet. Kitchen was well stocked and place was clean. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

We spent our Thanksgiving with our family at Mt Vista and had an amazing time!! The house was perfect for us all! There was plenty of room and we were very comfortable throughout our stay. We enjoyed time in the great room with the beautiful fireplace and also enjoyed the outdoor fire pit at night for smores! The views were stunning on each of the multiple decks;). We were so pleasantly surprised to see the house decorated for Christmas!! Especially that beautiful Christmas Tree!! We ventured out to the town of Franklin and Highlands while stopping at Dry Falls on the way…it was all So much fun!! We would love to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great view from the house. Curvy roads getting there but to be expected if you want the views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We took some time away to be with extended family. The property was clean and surroundings were quiet and relaxing! The view was spectacular! Just what we needed to recharge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

What an amazing home!! The views were stunning. The home was perfect. Communication with the host was easy and she responded quickly. This was one of the best homes we have stayed in and we will certainly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

My family and I had an amazing time at the cabin. The area where the cabin is located is absolutely gorgeous. My family and I visit NC almost every year and hike different places along the Blue Ridge Parkway and visit different waterfalls. After staying at this cabin, we won’t be looking for another place to stay in the future!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit! This was our second visit. The towns of Franklin and Highlands always answer our needs for shopping and food! The house was again wonderful, perfectly appointed with anything you would need.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10

All was great, except the bbq was very dirty
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

Let me start by saying how impressed I was with the cabin in general, view, cleanliness, how spacious, calming and incredible my stay was. Perfect location. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you Natalie for being a great host for this vacation you know I needed 😊 Looking forward to my next stay ♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Words are not enough to describe the views from this mountain retreat! Coffee tasted even better while sitting on the porch swing or watching hummingbirds from your chair. Our time around the fire pit made memories of the best 'smores we've ever had! We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

This is a wonderful place in between Franklin and Highlands. We had a bit of a snafu during checking (the place had not been cleaned from the previous renters , and the owner did not have a backup plan). We figured it out and the rest of our say was very nice. At every level the decks give gorgeous views, the kitchen is well appointed, and there are fun games in the loft.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Decks, fire pit, and the view were amazing. Loved the fireplaces, but restrictions were set about using them for only 30 minutes a day. And likewise, restrictions on use of heat sources, but on the whole, an excellent experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023