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The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • The Factory
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mill Creek Country Club
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Franklin

At this holiday home you'll be steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Prentiss Bridge Stream Access. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washer/dryer and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a living room and a Smart TV are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and a porch. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Franklin holiday home include Whistle Stop Mall and Tessentee Bottomland Preserve.
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What's nearby

  • Prentiss Bridge Stream Access - 1 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • The Factory - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Franklin Golf Course - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Mill Creek Country Club - 16 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Asian King Buffet - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 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.

The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town

You will love your stay at the Octagon House. The home's shape allows for the best enjoyment of the panoramic mountain views and it truly bring the outdoors in. There are windows and sliding doors perfectly situated to maximize the views. The porch wraps around the house, allowing lots of room for outdoor enjoyment. And, to top it off, you can end each day with a perfect view of the sunset over the mountains.

The home is very close to the Smoky Mountain Visitor Center and is conveniently located just minutes from Franklin. Restaurants and shopping are a short car ride away. The house is also located near gem mining, kayaking, hiking and waterfalls. Access to the home is easy. It is accessed by turning onto a paved road off of Hwy 441 just south of Franklin, leading to a short gravel road. The driveway is gravel with just a slight grade.

The home is ready for your next mountain vacation. Everything you need is provided! The kitchen is fully stocked and linens are provided.

Wi-Fi is provided for your convenience.

The main floor features an open floor plan. The kitchen, dining area, and living room are all open and have mountain views. The kitchen has two sinks, stainless steel appliances, and quartz counter tops. The main floor bedroom has a king size bed and direct access to the bathroom. The bathroom has a stand up shower and includes the washer/dryer unit.

The second floor features a loft area with even better mountain views! In case you want to watch TV or movies, there is an HD television in the loft area with several popular streaming apps included. There is also a deck off the second floor loft to enjoy. The second floor bedroom is large in size and has two twin beds (one is a trundle) and queen size bed. The bedroom sleeps four. There is a full bathroom with bathtub on the second floor.

No smoking and no pets allowed.

An outdoor security camera is located on-site for the protection of the home. The device is located on the floodlights above the entrance to the deck area. The camera covers the parking area and porch entrance to the home. The data is available only to the owners and is not stored long-term.

Property manager

Kelli Chastain

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 and a deadlock
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town?

No, but there is Jetted Baths.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town?

No, The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Octagon House: long-range views, fireplace, easy access, close to town Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ghulam R.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time in Smoky Mountains

Enjoyed every moment of our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shala h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing weekend!

House is well maintained and has a great deck and view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully decorated; very clean and spacious. Loved that it’s close to town and mountains too. Quite area. Would love to book again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our second time staying at the Octagon House and it did not disappoint. It is clean, well-stocked, convenient, and has beautiful views. My best friend and I stayed there with our four young children and there was plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

We enjoyed our stay and will book here again on our next visit
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brook C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam Jacob D., Smyrna,GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay with a great view

This is a great property with a amazing view, It was a total different plan from what we were used to. But we and the kids loved the stay and the view was amazing and the drive was really smooth to the property and they had the essential stuff that was needed for cooking, Games and books for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

It was clean, well equipped kitchen, comfortable bed, great shower (didn't use the tub upstairs), large deck downstairs and small deck upstairs. The view was amazing! We hope to stay there again and again in the future. Be sure to follow directions and look for the mailbox so you will know where to turn right onto gravel road. There is a large house on left and a house on the right as you go down the gravel drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rock show hideaway

Great location to the Franklin Rock Show and off of main 4 lane road. Great house with beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Octagon house

My husband and I stayed here with our three children ages 3,5,and 7. The house was meticulously clean and in perfect order. There is a huge yard with gorgeous mountain views from almost every window. The set up of the house is perfect for families with young children. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable with beautiful views.

We had a very restful stay. It was very quiet and peaceful but close to everything. This is the second time we stayed here and we celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary. We can't wait to come back for our 50th!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View

This house had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Beautiful views and spacious accommodations. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josiah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall vacation.

Property was very nice and close to some great outdoor activities like hiking. We enjoyed our stay at the Octagon House.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private cabin

Very clean cabin with great decks and excellent views. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maranda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

The property was exactly has described. We felt at home when we arrived. We really enjoyed our weekend and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, well stocked kitchen!

The property has everything for meal prepping! We prefer to cook for ourselves and everything was available! We always travel with some of our own utensils and spices, but this property has more than we ever imagined in a kitchen! And the organization of the cabinets is top notch that we’ve seen in home rentals. The cleanliness is nearly perfect. No detail missed. The bird feeders on back deck will provide hours of entertainment. The early fall views are gorgeous.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rev. Dr. Bonnie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation

The house was lovely, clean and accomodating, esp. how thoroughly appointed the kitchen was, with great cookware, storage, etc. The fridge was wonderful, and we loved the lighting. We enjoyed sitting on the porch gazing at the mountains. The location of this house was very close to our destinations, groceries, etc. The only difficulty was the heat buildup upstairs (the air conditioning vent in the upstairs closet was inadequate to cool the bedroom and sitting area, and we were uncomfortable using it, including sitting to watch television. We feel this should be remedied or a the very least included in the description of the home on VRBO. Having said that, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean property

We had a wonderful time. This was the cleanest place I have stayed. Go to Mark Dowdle Rd. It is much easier. If you take Prentiss from the north GPS will take you around a two path.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Relaxing

The property was very clean, the kitchen is well stocked, and the bed was very comfortable. It is a quiet neighborhood and the porch almost wraps around to provide different views. The drive up to the property is manageable. We really enjoyed our stay at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Kelli, thank you so much. The cabin was beautiful and such a beautiful location. The cabin was very clean and very nicely decorated. The mattresses were great and we slept like babies. This was a excellent stay and not only would we stay in this cabin again we would recommend it to our family and friends. Larry
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Location

This house had views as advertised, and is located in an extremely quiet area. The beds were a little firm for our liking, but that is just a personal preference. Everything else was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy z., New Bern, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional property

This was one of the best rentals I have ever stayed at. The house was beautifully located, had all the amenities needed, was clean and comfortable, and was even better than advertised. I could have sat on those porches and looked at the scenery forever! A definite if you are looking at a vacation rental in the Franklin area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We had alot of fun here and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

STUART M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing Trip

The house was clean and directions clear, would definitely use it again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023