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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Cullasaja Falls
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Franklin

On river.At this Franklin vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Nantahala National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Cullasaja Falls. Jackson Hole Gem Mine and Harris Medical Park of Franklin are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cullasaja Falls - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 15 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Dry Falls - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Lake Glenville - 29 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Rel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Nestled in the Mountains near Dry Falls! Easy access!

Newly remodeled private modern farmhouse with easy access, nestled amongst the trees in a quiet neighborhood with rocking chair front porch to sit and listen to the Cullasaja River and enjoy a cup of morning coffee! Also enjoy the serene outdoors right in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains just minutes from downtown Franklin and Highlands/Cashiers. The waterfalls are a must see! This house sits right above the Cullasaja river so the sound of the rapids is in your back door! During the fall and winter you will have views of the river from the porch! We are just minutes from area attractions If you enjoy hiking, waterfalls, gem mining, snow tubing, rafting, fishing, riding motorcycles, and beautiful scenery this is the place for you!

We are centrally located between Franklin and Highlands/Cashiers. We are just minutes from Dry Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. The closest grocery store is 6 minutes away. Downtown Franklin is 8 minutes away with shopping, eating, and breweries. We are just 45 minutes from the Cherokee casino and 10 minutes from the Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center! There are a lot of hiking trails in the area as well. Standing Indian Trail Peak, Nantahala National Forest, Wayah Bald Fire Tower, and Bartram Trail just to name a few.

We offer a fully equipped kitchen should you choose to eat in or just relax and go downtown to grab something from one of the local restaurants and take a stroll through all of the quaint little shops!

We like to refer to this property as Turtle Haven. It is named in a tribute to our parents. My mom and dad called each other “Big Turtle” after my mom endured chemotherapy treatments and lost all of her hair. She would be in bed under the blankets and my dad said she looked like a turtle. From that day forward they called each other “Big Turtle” . This is our way of keeping their memory alive. We hope you make lots of memories here just as we have!

Come visit Franklin, NC and see why “life is better in the country” and where southern hospitality is a way of life!

***There is a security camera on the exterior of the house. No indoor cameras!!!

Property manager

Selena Lisenbee

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets 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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Nestled in the Mountains near Dry Falls! Easy access! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Quintessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Birthday Weekend Getaway

My family of four came to the mountains to celebrate my birthday. The home is clean, quiet, cozy, and inviting. The view of the mountains from the kitchen window is amazing. The host has done a great job of making the home welcoming. There were so many small touches that made the experience feel like home. My family enjoyed sitting at the kitchen table eating and talking, playing games in the living room and sitting in the rocking chairs on the front porch drinking coffee, The property is close to several waterfalls which we also explored. It is a perfect place to get away for peace and quiet. My husband complained about the wifi bandwidth. I was secretly happy about it because it gave us a chance to unplug and reconnect. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet P., Washington, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Location Very Clean

Turtle Haven was in a quiet location along the banks of a beautiful river. It was very clean and well-maintained. I loved the farmhouse theme.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice property

We stayed for a quick, quiet birthday getaway. The property was exactly as listed and extremely clean. The house was decorated for Christmas which made it so much more cozy. The communication with the property manager was smooth and very prompt. We will definitely be back for another stay this fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getawat

Amazing stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Getaway

House was very clean.. We rode out Hurricane Helene, so vacation was a bust...We will definitely be back to stay when things settle down Host was very qick to respond
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jack c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain getaway

Beautiful home nestled in the mountains and perfect for our 4 night stay. Very clean, convenient, and comfortable stay. Enjoyed the nearby waterfalls, daily walks in the neighborhood and mountain drives. Will definitely return to this little piece of paradise. Selena was great to work with and answered all questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little house!

Cute and Charming house. Had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place!!

The house was amazing. Tucked away and quiet!! We loved this house and will definitely try to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cozy House

I came into town for a few days to house shop with a realtor and brought my two teenage kids along. This house was just perfect and so cute! Looks exactly like in the online photos. Selena was awesome - we decided to extend our stay by another day and she was super responsive. I would definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mildred G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hunting waterfalls

We loved the house. Great location. We had everything we needed. Close to restaurants and places to explore. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Vacation

This was a fantastic choice for a Christmas getaway with the family. The house has everything you need to feel like a home. Close to get hiking and much more!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and Comfortable

My husband and I got a quick weekend away. The house was perfect!! Cozy, clean, and comfortable. We a had a great time hiking, eating great food, and having a bon fire. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

The house is very lovely. If we are in the area, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022