Family-friendly vacation rentals in Franklin

Cozy Blueridge Mountain Retreat Backup Generator

Unwind at our peaceful oasis & experience the beauty of Franklin, NC. Our home offers stunning mountain views from the front porch and has all the basic amenities needed for a relaxing getaway. This is the perfect home base to explore the great outdoors. Hike to stunning waterfalls, visit the Appalachian Trail, or simply unwind and reconnect with nature. After a day of adventure, return to your peaceful retreat and relax on the porch as the sun sets over the rolling hills. Non-smoking property.

BEST Mountain view in Franklin! *New Tiny!*

18 private acres with the BEST VIEW in Franklin. Enjoy the best hiking, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, gem mining, festivals, farm to table restaurants & more! About 10 minutes to the Bartram Trailhead, the AT, and downtown Franklin. Enjoy the privacy of the mountains AND all the modern conveniences. This beautiful tiny boasts 180 degree view of the Smokey Mountains. Come stay & live your best life! Fast wifi, 2 Roku TVs, W/D, full kitchen, bbq grill, spacious deck, and fire pit. Must have 4WD/AWD.

Little Bear Creek Franklin/Highlands Smoky Mtns.

Bring the whole family including your pets to relax and enjoy this private 1+ acre wooded oasis. Relax in the hot tub or splash in the creek knowing you are just minutes away from the waterfalls, scenic drives, gem hunting, hiking trails, quaint small towns, renowned restaurants and many other adventurous outdoor activities that make Western North Carolina! LBC is located just ten minutes from Franklin and twenty minutes from Highlands on easily accessible paved and beautiful scenic roads.

Cozy Creekside Cabin

Welcome to our cozy creekside cabin! Set on 3/4 of an acre, in a neighborhood setting, surrounded by beautiful trees and a small creek you can listen to while enjoying your morning coffee on the covered deck. This well-equipped cabin is only 3 miles to downtown Franklin (8 minute drive). There is also a Walmart just two miles away. Close to many activities including white water rafting, hiking, biking, waterfalls and scenic drives. 30 minutes to Highlands for great shopping & Dry Falls!

Mountain Meadow View Escape

NEWLY RENOVATED! Welcome to our peaceful home with stunning views! The house is located in the quiet mountain neighborhood of Meadow View Estates but only about 10-12 min from the charming downtown of Franklin, North Carolina with plenty of activities to keep you and the family busy. The entire upper level is yours with its own private entrance. Access requires steps. Parking is the only shared space since the lower level has a permanent resident. Welcome to life in the mountains!

Franklin A-Frame with Hot Tub and Mountain Views

Escape to this stylish mountain retreat featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Relax on the spacious deck or soak in the private hot tub while taking in breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stay connected with high-speed internet, perfect for work or streaming during your stay. Ideally located for adventure: just 8 minutes to Downtown Franklin, 30 minutes to Highlands, 1 hour to Asheville, and close to countless hiking trails, waterfalls, scenic drives, and more!

Cozy Farmhouse near Dry Falls! New Fiber Internet!

Relax with the family at this peaceful mountain farmhouse on the river! Our property sits right above the Cullasaja River so you can hear the rapids while sitting on the porch with some morning coffee! Centrally located between Franklin and Highlands/Cashiers in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you love the outdoors, fishing, waterfalls and hiking these are just minutes away. Come see why life is better in the country and southern hospitality is a way of life!

A Tiny Paw's - A peaceful pause from life

Have you ever wanted to stay in a tiny home like you have seen on HGTV? Here's your chance opt in for a peaceful stay on top of a mountain ridge. Where you relax in the hot tub, pause by the fire or rest in the hammocks. During the day explore nature by taking a hike. We are one hour from Asheville and half an hour to 45 mins to Bryson City, Cherokee, Maggie Valley, Cashiers and Highlands. Or go white water rafting, zip line or take a train ride from Nantahala.

Hiker's Haven- 3 Bedroom Home, Downtown Franklin

This 3 bedroom home is in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of town where you can enjoy wonderful restaurants and breweries. Greet the morning enjoying your coffee in the sunroom as you watch the birds, Merle the Squirrel and chipmunks. The huge private deck, nestled in trees, is a lovely place for enjoying a glass of wine as the sun sets. Enjoy the flagstone fire pit in the backyard. Get some rest so you can hit the trails refreshed.

Barndominium in the Nantahala National Forest

This newly built mountain home is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood bordering the Nantahala National Forest but just a ten-minute drive from downtown Franklin. Enjoy slow mornings on the wrap around deck while you take in the beautiful mountain views. Spend your days hiking, biking or fly fishing the numerous nearby trails and rivers. Then wrap up a perfect ending to your day in the hot tub or around a crackling fire watching the sunset.

Chica & Sunsets Place

Escape to a peaceful mountain retreat in Franklin, NC! This private lower-level apartment sleeps up to 4 and features a full kitchen, living room (no TV), full bath, and washer/dryer. Enjoy two dedicated parking spaces, a riverwalk across the street, downtown Franklin just 1 mile away, and the Appalachian Trail only 10 miles away. Perfect for hikers, cyclists, fishing groups, and small families exploring the Smoky Mountains.

Holly Springs Hideaway

Rustic 4 bedroom/ 2 bath in a country setting, just minutes from town with PAVED drive access. Located on a 60+ acres family owner for many generations with gorgeous long range mountain views on a farm with beautiful rolling hills and pastures. There is a nice trail up the mountain for hikes and creek side lounging. There is also a nice fire pit for evening relaxing. Just minutes from hiking trails and water falls.