Mountain Air Cabin near Franklin, Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Franklin, NC

Cullasaja Falls8 min drive
Dry Falls17 min drive
Lake Glenville29 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Adorable & freshly renovated cabin located in a private wooded community between Highlands and Franklin in the Nantahala National Forest. Our light & airy cabin is nestled on almost 4 acres of woodsy, mountainous terrain and is private and picturesque, yet still convenient to town. We love relaxing on the front porch, surrounded by nature and enjoying the sounds and views from the front porch. It is a peaceful cabin to relax & enjoy the cool breezes and scenery of the Smoky Mountains.

The home was recently updated with all new comfortable memory foam beds & a mix of new furniture and vintage treasures from the local antique shops. It has an open layout that fits 4 guests comfortably. We also enjoy sitting on the front porch swing with a beverage or roasting some marshmallows by the fire-pit and enjoying the mountain views and scenery.

The nicely equipped kitchen features a fridge with an ice maker, microwave, oven, coffee maker (drip and Keurig) pots, pans, utensils, dishes, and glassware are all included. We also provide a gas grill for outdoor BBQs, just keep in mind sometimes the tank may require filling.

Our cabin is conveniently located in between three tourist friendly areas: Franklin, Highlands (10 miles) and the Cashiers and Lake Glenville area (8 miles). In the area, there are over 15 waterfalls, including the 200-foot cascading Cullasaja Falls and above that is Dry Falls, a powerful 65-foot waterfall that you can walk under. Enjoy picturesque, open views of the mountains at Wayah Bald, Pickens Nose & Sunset rock. We do provide complimentary internet, but due to the mountainous region it can be spotty or slow at times. I wouldn’t book if you’re looking for a place to work.

We also recommend renting a pontoon boat and spending the day at the nearby Lake Glenville. Kids (and adults!) love gem mining for local gems such as rubies & garnet, trout fishing, hiking the Appalachian Trail and cooling off in the swimming holes. This area is also a popular spot for antique shopping, fly fishing, and great locally owned restaurants and breweries.

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Chrissy Trujillo

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please supervise children, it is a rugged terrain

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside, smoking is permitted on porch.

Please Observe the Fireplace safety rules and no outdoor fires during dry season

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Scottish Tartans Musuem and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Whistle Stop Mall and Mason Mountain Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Highlands Biological Station are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Franklin, NC

What's nearby

Cullasaja Falls - 8 min drive
Jackson Hole Gem Mine - 9 min drive
Dry Falls - 17 min drive
Bridal Veil Falls - 18 min drive
Lake Glenville - 29 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

KFC - 15 min drive
Taco Bell - 15 min drive
On The Verandah - 19 min drive
Moka Latte Express Coffee Drive Thru - 14 min drive
Papa's Pizza of Franklin - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Air Cabin near Franklin, Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Air Cabin near Franklin, Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Air Cabin near Franklin, Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Air Cabin near Franklin, Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cullasaja Falls and Jackson Hole Gem Mine. Harris Medical Park of Franklin and Dry Falls are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

19 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

A great stay. Well appointed cabin. We wii be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

13 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

We had a great three day stay at the Mountain Air cottage, when we were in town for a wedding. The property is well appointed with everything you need. Nice and clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

4 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cabin

My Husband and I enjoyed 5 days at the cabin. Very relaxing and everything you need.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann S., Maryland, US

17 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet and peaceful cottage

I can't say enough about how enjoyable our week at Chrissy's cottage was. The decor was cozy and ready for fall. The porch was so comfortable. We spent a lot of time there enjoying the quiet and the view. It was close enough to things yet still remote. The kitchen was outfitted with everything we needed. The beds were so comfortable - I even messaged Chrissy to find out where she'd gotten them. We truly needed this time away from the world and this little place delivered. Enjoyed a couple of days with our adult daughter. And both she and my husband enjoyed the daily visits of Summer the dog from up the road who came by for belly rubs and a short sit on the porch with us. We drove up to the Oconaluftee entrance to the Smoky's and saw the elk. We checked out both Highlands & Cashiers and of course Franklin which was lovely. We tried a few hikes in the area. All in all, a sweet & peaceful vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Mountain Cottage

Everything was just as advertised with this property. Clean, comfortable, with everything we needed. Beautiful location. Would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chrissy Trujillo

I am a graphic designer / photographer who lives with my husband and son in a small coastal town in Florida and spends the summers and fall in the Franklin and Highlands, North Carolina area visiting our family and enjoying the seasons.

Why they chose this property

We chose this area because I have family that lives nearby who we visit throughout the year. I've traveled throughout most of North Carolina, and I love how in this area of Western North Carolina is not over crowded and built up. It's a great area to come and see the seasons change and enjoy hiking, waterfalls and the beautiful landscape.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with the wide front porch perfect for a porch swing and enjoying the mountain view. The large rock fireplace was another feature we loved, it's so nice and cozy during the winter. The overall feeling of privacy & safety in the neighborhood was another great feature. The 4 acres of wooded land surrounding the property is so peaceful and relaxing. We also enjoy hiking around the neighborhood and exploring the forest and the streams.