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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Ruby City Gems & Minerals
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • The Factory
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪5 min drive‬

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  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (8)
The price is €387
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
The Dogwood Cottage Franklin

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

ENJOY HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN-STARTING AT 139 PER NIGHT SLEEPS 8!

WALK TO EVERYTHING! GREAT LOCATION!!! Franklin's historic Lyle House features 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths as well as formal dining and a formal parlor, high ceilings and rich wood floors throughout. On the casual side is the kitchen and sunroom, available for personal enjoyment. Outdoors sits a large lawn with matures trees offering shade and old time ambiance. The in-town location makes this property suitable for a retreat in the mountains but close in to the activities of Historic Downtown Franklin, NC with the locally famous Sunset Restaurant just steps away for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY TO SALES OR DISCOUNT INCENTIVES FOR HOLIDAY WEEKENDS OR WEEKS. ASK AT INQUIRY!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 11 minutes on foot from Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum
ENJOY HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN-STARTING AT 139 PER NIGHT SLEEPS 8! offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Lynn Potts

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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: 1,900 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 - 25

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.
  • Note from host: PLEASE GIVE EXACT GUESTS WITH RENTAL FOR LINENS

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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ENJOY HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN-STARTING AT 139 PER NIGHT SLEEPS 8! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 45 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy & convenient
Stellar accommodation. Great location. Host was exceedingly friendly, efficient, and accommodating. Love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the history of this house. The location was exactly what we wanted.
My guests enjoyed their time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home walking distance to downtown Franklin!
We love using this home every year! The hosts are kind and responsive. Guests enjoy how close they are to restaurants and bars.
Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Martin S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Look somewhere else. Making money on the rental, but not willing to invest in the house.
I rented this property with myself and 5 family members at the beginning of July 2023. When my niece arrived first on Friday, she picked up garbage from in front of the house. The front of the house and side driveway was full of cigarette butts. The downstairs had no air conditioning until Monday evening (we checked out Weds. morning). The 1 room had 2 twin beds. My niece sat on one and it collapsed, upon inspection the 2nd one was ready to collapse. A repairman came and patched up the broken one as well as he could, he told my niece that the last time he fixed it he told the owner it needed replaced. My niece slept on a mattress on the floor the entire stay. The upstairs toilet ran off and on the entire time making the upstairs shower unusable. The shower would scald you when the toilet came on. The bathroom carpets looked like they hadn't been washed in years. The 6 of us were forced to use the one downstairs shower. I emailed the owner and the agency that rented it on July 6 asking for a partial refund due to these deficiencies and was totally ignored by both. ( I do want to add that Sandra from the agency did try to correct what she could with very little help from the owner) I would recommend that you look elsewhere for a rental property and a rental agency.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than hotel rooms
We loved the history of the house and it was a topic of conversation the entire stay. Definitely very spacious, with lots of rooms and items to explore. Looking forward to next visit to Franklin.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Historic Home In the PERFECT location in Town!!
This home has everything you need and is only minutes away from everything Franklin, NC has to offer. The home has beautiful historic charm with fully equipped modern appliances that work beautifully. The home owner is very responsive and great at communication. We will definitely book this property again!
Stayed 107 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely time.
We adore this property. We hope that the foundation and property is preserved for generations. It's floors were very uneven and we feel that this property deserves all the preservation help or grants it can get because of the historic value. A real gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic & Cozy
This place was the perfect mix of an beautiful historic house with the comforts of a modern home (Upgraded bathroom, beds, central heating, WiFi). Great communication with owner. Would love to stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Old Home
We rented The Lyle House specifically for our 12 year daughter who loves old, beautiful things with lots of history. Check in is easy, house is absolutely beautiful, and the town is neat too. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a Thanksgiving meal (other than a roasting pan), the home had plenty of towels for a large family, beds and pillows were comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The only negative thing I can say is that the house needs a good deep cleaning. It was overall clean, however there is dust buildup on doors, lamps, baseboards. Things that often get overlooked with normal cleaning. Overall we were more than happy with our stay at The Lyle House.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden in plain sight
The Lyle House is a gem- get the Victorian vibe and relax. Tastefully appointed and curated home. Perfect place for a girlfriends getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing old home and location
This home is an old classic and we were honored to stay on this property. The décor was impressive, almost like being in a museum while staying on vacation. The home is walking distance to downtown Historic Franklin and is near so many hiking trails and beautiful scenery. If you are looking for a place to stay that has history and takes you back in time, this is the place for you. If you are looking for a perfect, remodeled and new place- keep looking. This is meant for people that enjoy history and old homes! Lynn, the property manager checked in before we arrived and during the visit and could not have been a better contact.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daryl N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun week
neat house, lots of antiques.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool Stay in Historic Home
Everything was clean, the beds were comfy, and it’s in an excellent location that is walkable to the Main Street of town. We didn’t walk (I’ve got smaller children) so it was just a short drive to all of our favorite places in Franklin. The home definitely left an impression on my children that they will not forget- they were fascinated by the property, and my daughter enjoyed looking up the history of the home. The property manager Lynn was easy to get a hold of, and we enjoyed our stay. If you’re thinking about booking, remember it is an older home. It doesn’t flow the way modern homes do, but it certainly makes up for it with its charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
historical franklin nc
a wonderful historical house set near downtown Franklin NC
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was delightful going back in time!
It was delightful going back in time yet having all the necessary modern comforts! Almost immediate answers from the management to any questions I had! Wonderful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home
Beautifully decorated old home with lots of antiques but modern appliances. My friends and I had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Great as usual. Thanks Lynn!!!
Stayed 23 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Y., Henderson, NV

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Historical Location
Unique house that made for a fun stay. Listing is accurate and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Mary Chris M.

This old house
The house is charming, built post Civil War with period furnishings in the front room that were not very comfortable. The kitchen was updated, clean and well equipped. The beds were comfortable, the towels and linens very nice. The downstairs bathroom was updated, clean, wonderful clawfoot tub and small separate shower with good water pressure. However, the ceiling above the tub looked like it might fall down any minute. The upstairs bath is much in need of renovation and didn't seem very clean. The tile in the tub/shower was scary. It looks like it could fall off the wall and on to your toes. Toilet paper was scarce - we were only provided 1.5 extra rolls for 6 people staying 3 days. We contacted the manager about it, but she didn't offer to bring anymore, so we had to go get it ourselves. Upon checkout we were required to haul our own trash 1.5 miles away. We felt like the maid service should have included that. For a house this old, expect rolling floors, steep stairs, cracks in walls, and also some very cool architectural details. The location is nice - close to downtown, but we still felt like we needed to drive. Wouldn't stay here again because of the upstairs bath and poor response from the manager re: toilet paper.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

julie w., Statesboro .. bulloch county

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience!
Lynn was a great host! Every question we had was answered in an extremely quick manner! The house was well supplied with more than we needed! Every space was clean. This property was very unique with its history and lovely antiques. Franklin was a perfect location for our mountain get away, too!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Very nice place. Excellent service. Would start again.
Stayed 60 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carri R., Greensboro

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and great location
We felt right at home with this charming and well located home. Neighbors were very friendly every time we went for a walk or just happened to be outside. Many conveniences are walking distance. We were able to walk to the downtown winter wonderland and tree lighting. What a treat! My family and I look forward to staying here agajn!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The not-so-haunted house!
The experience was like traveling back in time to the Victorian Era. The house was as advertised. I enjoyed the bookstore in Franklin but was disappointed there were not more quality restaurants. I went to Dillsboro for a great steak dinner! I enjoyed visiting all the other small towns in the area. Saw the elk at Oconoloftee Visitor Center!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kori O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Charming Victorian Retreat
We loved our fast and furious weekend stay at the Lyle House! You truly feel like you’ve stepped back into time upon entering the home. It is clear that the owners are detail oriented with antiques in every room. The house is a wonderful blend of history with functionality, comfort, and convenience for modern guests. In addition, the property manager was extremely responsive when we had a small issue. Overall, the value that you get for the price is a steal. We loved our stay in this home and would consider staying again when we are back in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House for Elderly Mother and Aunts
I booked the house for my elderly mother and 3 aunts. They fell in love with the house. They loved the history and all the antiques. It had everything they needed. They were able to take day trips to various places in the mountains, Cataloochee Valley, Cades Cove and visited several waterfalls. They really enjoyed the area and I hope they can return again next year.