Ha Have been staying at Wildflower for the past 8 years. It…read moredoesn't get any better than this. We rent 2 cabins around the Holidays, adults, kids , grandkids, great grandkids. Have made so many precious memories of our times together. Pictures of the great grandkids growing from year to year. Taking turns making meals & the fun & of exchanging gifts. The dirty Santa gift swap. Wouldn't trade it for anything. Jeanette is a fantastic hostess. Couldnt be more helpful. Have come to regard her as a friend. Cabins are the best. Will continue as long as we are physically able. Leaving today for a rare 3 night stay on a summer vacation at cabin #3. Can't wait. Highly recommend to all.

Group of 7 from Texas rented these cabins for a week to enjoy the local roads. WOW is all I can…read moresay. We fell in love instantly and enjoyed every moment at this cabin. We wish we could buy one for ourselves lol. The views aren't substantial, but the location was prime for reaching all of our destinations easily. This layout and floor plan easily accommodated all of us comfortably. If you are worried about space, don't even sweat it. I bet it could fit double with zero issues. All the amenities worked and Jeanette is so timely in responses and getting our needs met. There is something for everyone, seriously. The only bad thing you could possibly say is that the roads to get into the cabins is a bit confusing and a bit technical to drive with a full size truck and trailer. However, once you're in, you just hate to leave. I found at the end of every long day of riding, I was so happy to get to come home to Wildflower cabin #1 as my home. We checked in with friends who rented another cabin #7 and they raved about it as well. Look no further for your family lodging needs, this is the place you are looking for! =)

I can't express enough how pleased my wife and I were with Cabin #7, Cast A Line, at the Ela Shores…read moreCabins. There were actually 3 other couples that traveled with us and they stayed in Cabins #5, #6 & #8. Each cabin was very large with all amenities that you could ask for, were very comfortable, spotless clean, roomy, great views and right on the river. The cleaning staff was friendly and accommodating in every aspect. Our entire group trailered our Harely Davidson's up from Florida and spent 5 days riding in the mountains. The cabin property had spacious trailer parking out of the way of the cabins and also has covered motorcycle parking which was great to have. My wife and I were so happy with the location and quality that was provided within the cabins we are planning to return in 2025 for another week.

We have stayed at Ela Shores several times. WE LOVE IT !!! Great location. Very clean, very…read moreaccommodating. Owners are fabulous to work with. Great place for a family reunion. So much to do in the area around Ela Shores. You can't go wrong.

We rented Bear Cabin on this property for 5 nights. The location is optimal. Even though there are…read moreother cabins close by, we still felt we had plenty of privacy. A quick trip to the store is easy enough because an Ingles is across the street. Overall, the cabin was a good fit for my husband and me. Though it sleeps up to 6, it would be a tight fit for more than 2 people. Our bed and pillows were very comfortable, so we slept well each night. The kitchen is small, but it has what you need if you plan to cook in the cabin. We did have to go to the property office for grilling utensils because the cabin had none. Cons: The cabin could've been cleaner. There was hair (animal, from the looks of it) and crumbs on the arm and back of the couch. Two cooking spoons had food crusted onto them, though guests are supposed to clean and put away dishes before checking out. We would stay here again!

BEWARE OF ''MOOSE'' CABIN, IT IS TOXIC. My wife & I had to be in Franklin for medical reasons so I…read morehad the misfortune of renting the ''MOOSE'' cabin for three nights. We arrived kind of late first night so just ate some burgers & went to sleep. When we got up in morning I told my wife that the cabin smelled off. After looking the place over I realized the wood ceilings were covered with BLACK MOLD!!!! All of the surfaces were very sticky, countertops , tables etc. Cobwebs were everywhere. Corners on floor were filthy, dust was built up on door hinges. Pots & pans were old teflon coated that looked they came from dumpster out back of Good Will store. I would not let my dog eat out of them let alone try cooking with them. I told my wife we will not be staying here at the '' MOOSE'' cabin. I took her to her medical appointment and called owner to express my concerns about everything with cabin. He informed me that he has had ''PROBLEM'' with mold in the past. He blamed it on being in the woods & of course the rain. I live in the mountains as well. Where I live is way more wooded than the lot where the ''MOOSE'' cabin is & I have no mold problems. He told me '' I SANDED DOWN THE MOLD & APPLIED POLYURATHANE OVER IT'' . I told him that will NOT take care of mold problem. He kind of disagreed with me. I was in construction business for over 50 years and have dealt with black mold more than a dozen times. Sandpaper was never used. It first must be sprayed with antifungal, let dry a few days then be removed. That is the ONLY way to deal with black mold. He said he had crew coming in the afternoon to sand it again. Sorry folks that will not work. But it will look all right for the next set of campers to come thru. Oh yea the WiFi was not working as well. That was the ''rains fault'' Once I told him I took pictures, unfortunately I could not upload them for some reason, his demeaner changed real quick & he gave me a refund for my trip. We had to stay at motel so that meant no cooking. Our food did not go bad but we took it back & forth for nothing. Word to the wise all you campers, rockhounds, rafters and leaf lookers enjoy all the beauty these mountains have to offer but take some time to look your lodging over real close. Thank you for your attention to this matter..... Tom M

We stayed at Rocky Creek Cottage and despite what their website says it is NOT motorcycle friendly…read more From trying to enter the gate code on an incline while balancing the bike to the EXTREMELY steep inclined driveway, this place was NOT motorcycle friendly. The living room only had a couch and a chair which could not seat all 6 in our party. The chairs at the dining room table were worn out and uncomfortable. The master bed was not comfortable and creeked & groaned with each little movement. The hot tub was half full. Overall, not a good experience. And again, IT WAS NOT MOTORCYCLE FRIENDLY!!!

Cum stained pillows, bed full of hair, dirty silverware and dirty dishes. Absolutely filthy. The…read moreaudacity these people have for 250 a night PLUS extra for " covid" cleanliness is ridiculous. We were offered no refund no discount no nothing. My email was ignored. Avoid " sunrise ridge" at all costs.

This is a wonderful business that manages vacation rentals in the Franklin, NC area. April Moore,…read morethe property manager, oversees about 20 rentals of all sizes and costs. She is very responsive to emails and can offer solid advice about the rental properties and the general area. We have used this service several times, including for this fall, and I am very happy with all aspects of the business and April's touch. Highly recommended if you want to be sure you are getting the straight take about the property and what it offers.

We have been using Franklin Home Store for several years! April Moore is amazing. She knows exactly…read morewhat we like and always finds us the perfect vacation rental. We always look forward to our visits!

We stayed here for a week and loved listening to the rushing creek and watching the stars at night…read morefrom the hot tub. It was a perfect place for our family to vacation and we really enjoyed exploring all of the sights along the Blue Ridge Parkway. We even got Elk Slobbered by a very loving, yet large mammal. We fell in love with the area and specifically with this exceptionally cute and private cabin. So much so that we found out it was for sale and bought it two weeks ago. It has been a great experience adding our personal touch to make it the cabin of our dreams. My wife and daughter and I hope you will love it as much as we have. It is truly a remarkable location and convenient to so many of the wonderful things that this section of the country offers for relaxation and recreation.

This place is exactly what we needed! Small operation sitting right on the river. SOOOOOOOOOOOOO…read morerelaxing! New owners were more than accommodating to anything we asked of them. Our only disappointment is that we couldn't stay longer, We will definitely return! Pretty much take what you would camping, but they did have more available in the way of kitchen supplies than we thought they would and a nice size refrigerator. If you have small kids, i recommend getting a cabin with a tub. Thank you for a great mini vacation! Also in regards to staying in bryson city- do yourself a favor and grocery shop and ingles- you'll thank me later!

From the owner: All Cabins Have Access to the Water, Beautiful Nature Views, Cabin Rentals, Family-Operated,…read moreFamily-Owned, Waterfront Views Available Products: Firewood Services: Ice On-Site, Internet and Dish Network, Pavilions, Playground, Firewood

Last Memorial Day we stayed in Craig's beautiful cabin for a girls' weekend in the Highlands, and…read moreit couldn't have been a more perfect getaway. His home has stunning views and is absolutely gorgeous from the inside out. Craig was incredibly accommodating and made the entire process completely seamless. I would definitely return and would recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay in the Highlands.

I have been renting from Craig for the last 4 years for a group a cyclists. We ride through the…read moreawesome mountains surrounding the house. Our groups range from 6 to 15 people and everyone loves the accommodations (which is why I keep coming back). Can't wait for next years adventure!

Fire Mountain Inn Cabins and Treehouse is a great stay. I wanted to relax in a place with the…read moremountain outlook, and this place offers a stress-free getaway due to Scaly Mountain and Blue Ridge Mountain. Parking: One-way trail after you hit a certain point on the property. Easy to navigate. Plenty of parking in the accommodation area. Service: Matthew and Hiram follow strict COVID-19 protocol here. Guests must wear masks around the property and maintain the 6-feet social distancing. They do not enter booked rooms 2 days before and after the guest's stay. Guests must go to the front desk to get service (extra toiletries, towels, etc.), as there is no maid service currently. No complaints about the service. WIFI: It's non-existent, even though there is "free" WIFI. Connection was not great. Some cellular service may come through, but it was nice to escape from the tech world. Location: Perfect! It's about a 15-20 minutes drive into downtown Highlands. Great distance away from great hikes and views. They have an easy trail throughout the property here, if you do not want to leave Fire Mountain. Massage 1-hour (3/5): Very nice lad but wasn't the best I've had. Great view when you enter though. Clean, high windows that will let the blazing sun through, so it can get a bit hot. The lady followed COVID-19 protocol. Fire & Water Restaurant Dinner (3/5): 1. Watermelon Gazpacho (2/5): It was refreshing with the watermelon. However, the flavor was lacking for me. Bland overall. 2. Cornmeal Crusted Trout (4/5): I cleaned most of this plate. Trout was crusted perfectly without too much cornmeal. Carrots with the sweet glaze were a nice touch. The other 2 veggies were OK. 3. Peach Cobbler (3/5): I'm not a big fan of cobbler. This was just OK for me. Matthew and Hiram are genuine and knowledgeable. They do try to keep up with this place. Matthew is a great cook, as he changes the breakfast and dinner menu up here and there. Would I come back? Yes. Only thing is the restroom.... the space is kind of cramped in our room, especially the shower. I did not like that.

Fire Mountain is a quiet inn nestled deep in the Nantahala National Forest. From arrival, co-owners…read moreHiram and Mathew's passion for the experience is apparent. I was greeted by Mathew and their adorable dog Lily, given a tour of the grounds, and handed maps of local hikes, waterfalls, and excellent places to eat in the nearby town of Highlands. The inn itself is thoughtfully decorated, a combination of rustic and posh which is typically a difficult balance to strike. And yet, they've achieved it with aplomb. I stayed in the Nantahala room at the Inn, drawn to the extra-large soaking tub that I used numerous times. I never expect these large tubs to fill adequately, and yet there was plentiful hot water to soak my cares away. The first thing you notice about Fire Mountain is the lack of modern distractions. There are no televisions and no radios. I had about two bars of LTE (Verizon) that kicked in right as I drove up the hill, allowing me to text my partner upon my arrival and feel like I could be "connected" if I chose to. The Inn also has guest WiFi which allowed me to do basic internet stuff as I pleased. It probably wouldn't support any streaming service... then again, why anyone would want to watch Netflix up here is beyond me! The other thing you notice is the air, which is a few degrees cooler than the nearby town of Dillard down the mountain (and a proper 10+ degrees cooler than the Devil's Doorstep I came from!). The humidity is low, even in mid-July. For this reason, Fire Mountain does not have air conditioning and doesn't need it. Despite being a lifelong Southerner, I'm quite sensitive to heat, but the temperature was comfortable my entire trip. Following Mathew's recommendation, I closed up my room in the morning and opened it back up mid-afternoon, leaving it open all night so I could rest peacefully serenaded by the crickets and tree frogs. I'm no stranger to this area, so the eight or nine mile drive into town was nothing to me. In fact, the winding mountain roads, two scenic overlooks, and abundant rhododendrons made each trip delightful. Hiram and Mathew's recommendations for food, shopping, and sights helped me reconnect with the Highlands region in blissful ways. Breakfast at Fire Mountain is substantial. Each breakfast started with a plate of fresh fruit. Mathew additionally provided boxed lunches for me, perfect for carrying up a mountain or down one of the area's many waterfall trails. I only wish I could have enjoyed dinner at the Inn, which was unfortunately not available during my stay. Such is life; I'll just have to return another time! I'm running out of space, so I'll just say that Fire Mountain was a 10/10 recommend from me. I can't wait to return!