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About the area
Franklin
This cabin places you steps from Nantahala National Forest and within a 10-minute stroll of Whistle Stop Mall. .You can enjoy a TV with satellite channels, and cabin features a washer/dryer, a balcony or patio and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available.
Big Bear Cabin Rentals are found in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains in beautiful Macon County, North Carolina. Our charming North Carolina vacation rentals are located on a quiet wooded mountainside conveniently off of Hwy 441 in Franklin.
Our cozy, fully furnished vacation log homes are a real breath of fresh air from the typical motel chains and are perfect for your next family vacation or that special honeymoon getaway. Real log siding and log railings give Whitetail Cabin a rustic look. Take advantage of the easy access and close proximity to town.
Whitetail Cabin sleeps 4 adults comfortably in 2 bedrooms with queen beds; however, with a queen-size sleeper sofa, each can sleep up to 6 adults. A loft above the kitchen and dining area is perfect for kids and has a full-size futon mattress. Our cabins feature rustic furnishings and decor and include all the amenities you need, as well as free wifi. Whitetail Cabin features a full kitchen with breakfast nook in the dining area, stackable washer and dryer, and satellite TV service. All cabins have benches and fire rings in addition to outdoor grills and rockers on the front porch.
A maximum of 2 pets are allowed in our cabins. A pet fee of $100 per pet (this includes pets of your own AS WELL AS pets brought to the property by friends, family, or anyone not in the booking party) must be paid at the time of booking and will be invoiced separately.
Unless you have paid a pet fee and your pet is approved to be at the property, no pets (including the pets of any visitors as well as any stray animals) are allowed on the premises. Guests will be evicted immediately if any unauthorized pets are brought onto the property. The pet fee grants you permission to bring a pet; any extra cleaning and/or repairs of damage caused by the pet will result in additional fees. You are responsible for cleaning up any/all pet refuse; failure to do so will result in additional fees.
We require an e-signed rental agreement which will be emailed after booking. Rental terms in the agreement are listed under House Rules on Airbnb, the general description on VRBO/HomeAway, or on our website. Big Bear Cabin Rentals reserves the right to cancel an Instant Booking if the guest does not agree to the terms of the rental agreement fully or refuses to sign it.
Check-in time: 4:00 PM Check-out time: 10:00 AM Quiet hours: 10 PM and 8 AM. Self-check-in with lockbox. You will receive an email with check-in and out instructions approximately 7 days prior to arrival. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive this email.
Size Restrictions Guests: Between 1 and 6 allowed Adults: Between 1 and 6 allowed Children: Any amount allowed Pets: Maximum of 2 allowed. Pet fee of $100 per pet is applicable and will be invoiced separately. Parking: Maximum of 2 vehicles allowed
No parties or events allowed. No smoking policy in effect.
To avoid extra cleaning fees, we ask that you clean up after yourselves and leave the cabins in good order. All bath linens should be left in the bathtub, dishes should be washed, dried and put away, floors swept and all the garbage should be collected and put in the garbage can outside. We'll take care of the bedding.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Lockbox
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
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Frequently asked questions
Does Whitetail Cabin - 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Vacation Rental have a pool?
No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whitetail Cabin - 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Vacation Rental?
No, Whitetail Cabin - 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Vacation Rental does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Whitetail Cabin - 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Vacation Rental?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Cleanliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
David E.
24 Oct 2025
Not clean there were bugs and spiders crawling on the walls. The beds are falling apart.
David E.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
2/10 Terrible
Terry S.
27 Nov 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible, dirty and smells bad.
Check in was simple. After traveling 8.5 hrs to see family and prep for a small Thanksgiving dinner, we walked in to a musky odor. Go to use the restroom and the is pee all over the toilet, looks like it hadn't been cleaned in months. Go to use diet, same thing. Hair and pink mold all over the shower. The shower curtain is cover in soap scum. I was afraid to even touch it. The stove, over, fridge etc were filthy. When i day filthy, I MEAN FILTHY. The are cobb/ spider webs Everywhere. So we stayed at my parents house. Let our dogs stay at this place and went to let them out every 2 hours, as I didn't want them at my patents house due to my dad fighting cancer. They're was mold on the windows and seals, pot and pans and utensils still had egg, he's and straight funk on them. So DISGUSTING. I would not recommend this to anyone. EVER
Terry S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
6/10 Okay
Jen K.
4 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Stay
The stay was fine, the first night the cabin was freezing it took forever for the bedroom to warm up. We had to use the blanket off the other bed to try to stay warm. After we got the temp up it was very pleasant. After a couple days we had an odor from the cabin but could not find where it was coming from. Finally the last night found black water in the washing machine and it smelled horrible, had to open the door to air it out. Tried to get the washing machine to empty but it wouldn't. Sent message in the AM and was offered a free night in the future, was really looking to get one night credit on the curent trip but that did not happen. Overall a nice quiet location and an enjoyable stay most of the time.
Jen K.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth I.
24 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Work trip
My co-worker and I were up for work. I can honestly tell you that big bear is the best “bang for the buck” in Franklin. I even called and extended for an additional day. Theses are truly great people that offer a great service.
Kenneth I.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
8/10 Good
Gloria M.
19 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, clean cabin. Great location to downtown, trails & shopping
Would definitely stay at this location again & would recommend to friends