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!

Randi is the most unprofessional proprietor I have ever dealt with. She does not answer the phone…read moreand does not respond to messages. After a week of back and forth Emails; and having paid a deposit by credit card she cancelled my reservation with less than 24 hours notice for no good reason. Find somewhere else to stay in the mountains !!!

My wife and I have stayed here several times now. Each time we like it more and more. Randi is…read moregreat. The hospitality is amazing. If you are looking for a very relaxing time to get some r&r, this is the place. We have stayed in several different cabins here and all of them are very nice, unique, clean, and let you just get away from your busy life and kick back and relax. The wood burning fire places are great too! Highly recommend staying here if you are going to be anywhere near the area.

Fantastic experience at Big Bear Cabins. Went in July for a small family reunion. Each family had…read moretheir own small and perfectly sized cabin. Loved the two separate bedrooms and the special little loft area that served as a third bedroom for our youngest. The unit was clean, cozy, super log cabin like, had great Wifi and TVs, a washer and dryer and little kitchen and bathroom with a tub. Great front porch and a pull out couch if needed. Plenty of seating. It was super private yet close to all things like grocery stores and restaurants. Close enough to the other cabins but still gave each family space. The biggest house worked great for everyone to get together and eat together. AC worked great. Great little grill and fire wood and a fire pit. So quiet. Host was awesome and super at giving us ideas for where to go and what to do and eat. Highly recommend. Great little town and amazing cabins. Well done! Thanks for giving us a chance to reconnect and refresh in a perfect home away from home. Hope to be back.

Big Bear cabins are the best way to relax in the Smokey Mountains. The cabins themselves were clean…read moreand spacious and had everything we needed. We enjoyed coffee on the covered porch in our rocking chairs every morning. They are also close to so many activities! We went on great hikes to waterfalls and enjoyed many local breweries and eateries. It was a great vacation spot!

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Fox Cabin for the weekend. The cabin was very clean, private, and…read moreremote. The kitchen was more than adequately stocked to allow guests to make their meals. It was the perfect size cabin for a couple. We were given a key code to just go straight to the cabin and unlock it, which was nice. The bathroom had heated floors and the shower was huge! We will definitely be coming again!

We cam on the off season so many cabins were not occupied, the people who were around were very…read morefriendly. We stayed in the Fox cabin, fully furnished with stove, fridge, and dishwasher. They are dog friendly which is a huge bonus, our pups loved the mountains. The grounds include 2 hot tubs (1 was working, but hey off season we had it to ourselves), grills for every cabin, and a huge fire pit which we didn't end up using but I could see coming back with a group of friends and gathering around a roaring fire for a weenie roast some beers and a ton of laughter.

I did a lot of research before choosing to bring my hubs and 4 1/2 year old son up to The Bear…read moreAffair. When we arrived I was super excited to see that it really WAS all that! It's sooooooo cozy and cute in here - I don't actually ever want to leave. You're secluded but also close to town for anything you need. ALL supplies you need are all here which is awesome. The owner called us to see how we were doing and to make sure we are enjoying our stay. I could go on and on but for real, and for a reasonable price, come stay here and experience the awesome yourself

Our stay at The Bear Affair was truly an affair to remember! I was lucky to accompany a friend on a…read morelast minute trip to Georgia and our stay was greatly improved by the amazing accommodations at this adorable cabin. I was worried it might be too small, but it was just right! I stayed in the loft bedroom's king sized bed and my friend stayed on the queen sized sleeper sofa downstairs. We had perfect timing and got to see the leaves changing color and enjoy the cool weather (being from South Florida these are both unusual!) We cooked some of our meals at the cabin in the well-stocked kitchen. There is a full fridge, stove/oven and a full set of dishes, glasses, cooking utensils and silverware. It got cold enough that we made hot apple cider and lit the wood burning fireplace. It was also nice to have the hot tub to soak in after a day out on the town in the cold. The nearby town of Helen is an adorable Bavarian Alpine Village with great little shops and restaurants. We also drove to nearby Dahlonega to check out the shops and artists there. We were able to go horseback riding at the Sunburst Stables in Clarkesville and we also took a trip to the North Georgia Zoo in Cleveland - I highly recommend both! I can't wait to come back in the summer to enjoy some more outdoor activities like tubing on the Chattahoochee River or boating on Unicoi Lake at Unicoi State Park.

Súper cute little place away from the world. Don't worry it's a short drive into Bryson city where…read moreit's lively. I must say I was pleasantly surprised with this. I originally purchased a certificate through a local charity for the soaking tubs which introduced me to this place. You drive up a hill on its own little area. There is the check in customized to you with a welcome card as well as a little shop. Check out your quiet place to reconnect and discover peace and connection with whoever you bring. My T-Mobile didn't work but they had WiFi in the little shop which had anything you needed. The overview is beauty and it's a quiet area. There is outdoor seating, swings and the pool down the steps so watch your step. Don't let me forget the cute little feline vanna who is super friendly. If you add on the cabanas for the tubs which I approve. It's a short walk up the hill. Depending on your package. It's a nice little experience for you and your partner. The music didn't work for me which was sad but it's started to rain which was lovely freebie. They send out messages if they think you should leave from the rain. They are super quick to respond and it's a very homey place. You are in the wooded area so yes there may be little bugs and some things need touched up but I would absolutely stay again.

What a wonderful find! This place is lovely. The views are incredible, it's so peaceful and…read morerelaxing. Tetia is kind and welcoming. The room and the bed are so comfortable I didn't want to leave. I lay in bed looking out the window at the lake and mountains and it made my heart sing. My husband and I enjoyed relaxing on the swinging chairs and the deck and reading a book. A little piece of quiet and calm after a busy road trip. We will definitely come back!!! Thank you for a wonderful stay. The breakfast croissants were amazing !!!

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.

This is the most magical place that we have ever stayed in. I literally don't have any more words…read moreother than if you don't experience this then you're experiencing all the wrong things. Lol

Beautiful, unique and romantic. Perfect. We celebrated our 20th anniversary and enjoyed the…read moredisconnect from the rest of the world

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.

I had the most fabulous experience at Julep Farms. We're traveling from Charleston and going…read morethrough Highlands, and I heard that they had Highland cows and other animals so I made my husband stop. The food was top-notch, next level. Apparently they have a new chef in for Miami, who is amazing. The service was phenomenal. I wish I could remember my server's name. He was so attentive. I also got a drink on the way out from the to get a little caffeine from the fabulous cocktail menu. The host/Barista was so kind. I would've gone broken in the store. Whoever picks out the clothes does an amazing job. 10 out of 10 would go back and 10 out of 10 would recommend.

Such a beautiful farm, wedding venue, restaurant & gift shop filled with Southern Charm. Feed the…read moreLambs & Highland Cows for a minimal price. Shop local faves at the Gift Shop. Have a delish Farm to Table meal at the Restaurant.