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Private Smoky Mountain Home w/ Porch & Peak Views!

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Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
TV, Hulu, DVD player, ping pong
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Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Frankilin, NC
  • Mill Creek Country Club
    11 min drive
  • Nantahala River
    13 min drive
  • Wayah Bald Lookout
    38 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Private Smoky Mountain Home w/ Porch & Peak Views!

Resting on the top of a mountain outside Franklin, NC, 'The Lodge at Mirror Lake' provides stunning, panoramic views and a near treehouse experience in the spring, summer, and fall! At this vacation rental home, up to 10 guests can spread out and relax in the 2,600-square-foot living space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a spacious deck. Hiking, boating, rafting, kayaking, zip lining and more are all at your disposal, while nearby restaurants, shops, and casinos provide a break from the outdoors!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Bedroom 1 (The Grand Suite): King Bed | Bedroom 2 (Small World Travel): Queen Bed | Bedroom 3 (Heritage Room): Queen Bed | Bedroom 4 (Natures Observatory): Full Bed | Additional Sleeping: 2 Twin Roll-A-Way Beds, Queen Air Mattress

After climbing the scenic mountain road to this private lodge destination, unpack your luggage then step outside to take in the dense forest views with beautiful Smoky Mountain peaks in the distance. Head just steps to reach the neighborhood pond and relax by the water in the aftenoon, then return home for moonlit evenings and watch the fireflies illuminate the yard space.

Charming decor, comfortable furnishings, and a decorative stone-framed fireplace welcome you into the living room. During your downtime, unwind with favorite shows or movies on the flat-screen cable TV with Hulu streaming!

The spacious, fully equipped kitchen features everything you'll need for home-cooked meals including stainless steel appliances and ample counter space. While the group's chef prepares dinner, sip tasty refreshments in the sitting area that opens freely to the kitchen.

Set the formal dining table to share your gourmet feast, or step outside on a sunny day and fire up the grill for a family barbecue. The covered deck with rocking chairs is an ideal spot to watch the sunset as it dips below the mountain horizon. Stay outside by the fire pit and experience the vastness of the night sky as you look for constellations in the Milky Way and keep an eye out for falling stars.

After finishing telling your last story by the fire pit, drift to sleep in your choice of 4 comfortable bedrooms each with ideal accommodations for the whole group. Bedroom 1 boasts a plush king bed, while another room includes a flat-screen TV with Hulu!

*Please note that the Property Manager's primary residence is in the basement unit of this home, with a completely separate private entrance. He travels often and is rarely there, however, may be present during your stay*

* If you are bringing a pet, please include your request in your booking inquiry *

-- THE LOCATION --

'The Lodge at Mirror Lake' offers a one-of-a-kind destination in the Smoky Mountains, with easy access to endless outdoor recreation and more. Pack your gear and head out on a fly fishing trip or drive to one of the area's zip-lining parks to experience thrilling rides through the forest!

Hiking is huge in this area with a vast trail network leading past waterfalls and sites like Mossy Back Gap and Cowl Cove. You'll discover many nearby creeks and other bodies of water for kayaking, tubing, whitewater rafting, and other adventures.

Take a break from the outdoors and test your luck with the tables and slots at Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino, just over 40 miles from the property. For a day out in the town, drive just 9 miles into Franklin and visit the local museums, boutiques, and tasty eateries like Lazy Hiker Brewing, Rathskeller, Root & Barrel, and more!

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- ADDITIONAL DETAILS --

Key Residence Features:
- Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and an open seating area, 2 flat-screen cable TVs with Roku streaming, free WiFi, laundry machines, a spacious covered deck with rocking chairs and a gas/charcoal grill, fire pit, driveway parking, and more
- Mountaintop Franklin location with panoramic Smoky Mountain views and easy access to sites for hiking, tubing, rafting, fly fishing, and zip-lining. Just 9 miles from downtown Franklin and a little over 40 miles to casinos
- Nearest Commercial Airport: Asheville Regional Airport (~83 miles away)

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Dog friendly with $100 fee (+fees & taxes, max 2 allowed)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Note that 8 guests can sleep comfortably in the bedrooms and 4 guests can sleep comfortably on the queen-sized air mattress and 2 rollaway cots, bringing the maximum occupancy to a total of 12
- Please note that the Property Manager's primary residence is in the basement unit of this home, with a completely separate private entrance. He travels often and is rarely there, however, may be present during your stay
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Enjoy features like concierge services and an arcade/games room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Services include a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 9 minutes by car from Parker Meadows Park
Private Smoky Mountain Home w/ Porch & Peak Views! offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Hulu
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 first aid kit
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
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. 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.

Property is also known as

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Private Smoky Mountain Home w/ Porch & Peak Views! Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 6 reviews" "

2.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lovie M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
It was so horrible I don’t even care to respond. The worst experience of my life,!
HORRIBLE IS THE BEST I CAN SAY! The person who owns this home, should be ashamed. Left my Family driving throughout the night in search of a bed. It was so horrible, the worst hotel you could imagine was better than this.

2/10 Terrible

matt D.

shows good in the pictures but not in person.
The house shows good in the pictures but not in person. When we arrived the house was filthy, dusty, dirty, the toilets were not cleaned. The owner lives in the basement below, always there, little weird my wife did not want to stay in fact wanted to cut our stay short. the front deck is not completed and if you have little kids I would be careful the slots in the railing is not completed. It states washer and dryer but the dryer didn't work he was waiting on the heating element and Amazon was backed up for delivery for 5 days we were there, hmmm. He said we could dry our clothes in his dryer, just a little strange so we used my sons washer and dryer who lived 15 miles away. We had to stay out of the house for 1 full day for the cleaning lady which I had to get to clean before we would move in. Do not get misled by the pictures, it has potential but until the owner gets it together and finishes the property to a VRBO standard I wouldn't rent here again and it states that the property manager (owner) lives in the basement and travels most of the time, i doubt that, i think he lives in the house when it is not rented. just an FYI!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Stefania D.

Nice location BUT Ac upstairs not working stove not working construction toools laying around
- [ ] Trash can not empty day one - [ ] Ac upstairs not working temp up to 88 degrees upstairs - [ ] Both days we arrive at the rental and a man ( Ac tech maintenance person) is working upstairs on Ac for several hours - [ ] Our group is 5 15 years old girls and 2 adults - [ ] The Ac situation and Ac person working upstairs made the upstairs unusable for our girls - [ ] We all took showers using the bathroom on the first floor - [ ] Day one stove does not work no flame coming out eventually it does but not enough power to boil pasta - [ ] We ended up cooking downstairs where the owner lives and eating dinner at 10:30pm - [ ] Laundry machine full of dirty towels from owner cannot use - [ ] Girls claim stink bugs and other bugs flying around upstairs - [ ] Steve the owner did everything possible to help the situation but unfortunately the Ac and stove could not be repaired - [ ] Late check out was granted that was nice - [ ] Internet was out until late Sunday night - [ ] Hulu was not working no tv at all The house looks very much still under construction see pictures there are tools laying around every where making it unsafe for us to enjoy Positives - [ ] The house furniture is very nice updated and confortable beds are really comfy - [ ] Plenty of clean towels available for our group
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Joann L.

The house is beautiful inside and out. The decor is stunning, the views breathtaking! Would stay aga
I love the house and I would gladly recommend it to my family and friends, anyone for that matter. Beautiful views, beautiful house inside and outside. Plenty of room and all the amenities you need. The house is not far from town and stores. Waterfalls and tubing nearby also. Lots to do and see.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Venkataraman N., Cumming, GA

Very comfortable home in a very quiet area
We were a family of 10 with 4 kids 8 and under and 6 adults. We spent the weekend at the vacation home. Location: The house is situated on top of a small hill. It is very quite and the owner is making improvements the garden. The home is about 15 mins from nearest Wal-Mart 7 shopping and about 35 -40 mins from Highlands, NC. Home: The home was quite clean and well equipment. The previous renters had done some damage which the owner worked hard to clean-up. He also provided us with some extra table fans which were quite helpful. It had been raining most almost a week prior to our arrival at the home and there the road was a little slippery. My tires were stuck and skidding off the road without being able to gain traction. Going up the hill the 1st time was a little tricky. The owner had planned to get the road fixed after it had stopped raining. Once it had stopped raining, the drive up & down the hill was Ok and we didnt have any issues. What we liked: It was very quiet and peaceful sitting on the porch/ balcony/ deck every morning with a hot cup of coffee listening the sounds of birds and the leaves swaying in the wind. The kids also had a blast playing and exploring the garden around us. Bottom line - we had a great weekend and we will definitely recommend it to families looking for a quiet weekend in the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018