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Little Gray Cottage Secluded

Cabin in Franklin with kitchen and balcony

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Little Gray Cottage Secluded (Franklin)
Nestled in the woods, this charming cottage offers a peaceful retreat near state paved road. Enjoy total privacy in your private single home, complete with a fully-equipped kitchen featuring a full-size fridge and coffee maker.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Little Gray Cottage Secluded

Charming cottage tucked into the edge of the woods with easy access to state paved road. This is all you'll need for a quick trip or weekend to the mountains.

The kitchen has a full-size fridge, microwave, hot plate and coffee maker. If you're serious about cooking there's a full propane grill on the screened porch overlooking the stream.

Perfect for two for a weekend get-a-way. Not good for kids or longer stays. A week works or less for us.
Guest access
Private single home, guest has access to entire home and they have total privacy.
Other things to note
All the important stuff like phone, TV and Internet. Note there is no full oven or washer/dryer.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not 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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

411095

About the area

Franklin is home to this cabin. Scottish Tartans Musuem and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Jackson Hole Gem Mine and Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Franklin travel guide
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Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Cullasaja Falls, outside of Highlands NC, and 90% frozen over from the big freeze December 2017.
    Cullasaja Falls
    7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Towering observation part of a traditional 19th century factory, Laurel, MD, USA
    The Factory
    10 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Jackson Hole Gem Mine
    8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum
    10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    10 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    81 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caffe REL
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • El Charro Mexican Grill
    8 min drive
  • Haywood Smokehouse
    9 min drive
  • Bojangles
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Gray Cottage Secluded pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Gray Cottage Secluded?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Gray Cottage Secluded?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Gray Cottage Secluded located?

Situated in Franklin, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Harris Medical Park of Franklin and Cullasaja Falls. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Scottish Tartans Musuem are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Little Gray Cottage Secluded Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georgiana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this Rental

It was very clean. The creek was great. I was out every morning drinking my coffee. Great location, we loved the small town of Franklin. Loved the shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little gray cottage

I had a wonderful time the bed was comfortable and it was close to everything we wanted to do will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin

We had a wonderful relaxing time. Such a cute little get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage on the creek.

Had a wonderful stay! Fell asleep on the couch listening to that amazing creek! Clean and comfy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Beautiful little cabin to spend a wonderful weekend!

Definitely recommend this little cabin! We loved sleeping with the river outside the window! Definitely worth the money!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

stephen j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The gray cabin

The gray cabin was comfortable and clean. We had everything needed to have an enjoyable stay. The creek by cabin was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and many really nice amenities included that were thoughtful and very welcoming. Creek sounds were relaxing and added to the ambience. Bed was very comfortable. The screened porch was surprisingly large for the size of the cottage. We hope to return. Great hiking and waterfalls and vistas so close to the cottage. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and relaxing

My husband and I had a relaxing and refreshing stay at the little gray cottage! The stream was peaceful and the location was quiet, yet located close enough to amenities like the grocery store for convenience. April was a very helpful host! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Gray Cottage

Really enjoyed the little gray cottage. Loved the peaceful atmosphere with the creek running. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynnae B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for relaxation

I stayed here for two nights, and they were the two most peaceful nights I've had in ages. The bed is lovely. The creek makes a lovely sound. I enjoyed it immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

william m., I live near Charleston SC.

Listened to the water right out side the window

Quaint little cottage. Would definitely come back here. Very clean and very relaxing. Very nice owner's
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1st Year Anniversary

My son and his wife stayed the weekend here to celebrate their anniversary and loved it. The house is super cute and the babbling brook out back is awesome. Close proximity to Highlands and Frankin. Would definately recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard S., St. Petersburg, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Gray Cottage was delightful

Exceeded our expectations. The place was spotlessly clean and everything functioned well. For a small place it seemed unusually spacious. The sound of the creek was so soothing. We will stay there again without hesitation.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Excellent place for a weekend getaway

We had such a wonderful weekend in the mountains at this lovely little cottage! The mountain stream out back was peaceful and the cottage itself is very cozy. Downtown Franklin was a lot of fun and we stumbled upon a few festivals which was an added perk. The cottage has everything you need for a weekend getaway and we will definitely be visiting again! Thank you so much for opening your lovely little home to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jon E., Greenville County S.C.

An awesome romantic get away!

Very well maintained and clean. Well off the beaten path so it's a quiet location. Stocked with all essentials. My wife and I can not think of anything it needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Gray Cottage

Property was just as shown! Brook was nice but we picked a time when it was too cold for us to enjoy. Would definitely choose an earlier time to stay. Location was great could visit a number of falls which were spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Tina M., Honea Path, SC

❤Anniversary Trip❤

We came for a quick weekend getaway for our 5 yr wedding anniversary. This is such a cute little house. Its perfect for a couple and oh the little creek out back is nice to hear while sitting on the back porch drinking coffee in the morning plus those leaves changing for the Fall. It was nice to getaway from the real world and enjoy relaxing and hearing nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven

We loved the cottage, it was like where my grandmother lived so I felt like I went back in time. It was so cozy and the screened in back porch is where we spent most of our time. Kristi was very kind and went above and beyond to make a our stay wonderful!!! Thank you very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Came to Franklin to visit with son's and this was just right for the two of us.

Very nice. I personally spent most of my time at the gray cottage just sitting on porch enjoying the stream. Even tho the kitchen did not have a stove the other small appliances worked great for what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Chapin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very quiet place

We enjoyed the privacy and quietness of the cabin. We really enjoyed the porch and spent most of our time while there on it. The brook is so relaxing to listen to. The hot plate is actually an electric griddle and an electric pot. We made the kitchen work though. Overall, a great weekend in a great area of the NC mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeramiah S., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway location

We spent an excellent several days here. Everything we needed was at hand, the cottage was the perfect size for getaway for two, and the location could not have been prettier. Even without a cooktop, do you have everything you need cook there. We cooked all four nights, and never went out do you eat in town. It was the first time we both have felt like we were on vacation in over a decade, regardless of how many “vacations” we have taken. Truly relaxing, extremely peaceful, we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L., Baton Rouge

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I wish I could have coffee on this porch every morning

The Little Gray Cottage was even better than expected. Quiet, secluded, a little slice of heaven but still within easy access to many hiking trails and eating and shopping in Highlands and Cashiers. Breakfast was easily prepared with the grill on the porch and the griddle inside and lazily eaten on the porch just a foot away from a bubbling creek with tiny waterfalls. April is a very sweet host who left treats for us to enjoy during our stay. I shed a few tears on our last morning, this place is something special and just what my husband and I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Teri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Enjoyed my stay

The property is nice for one person or a couple. I loved spending time on the screened in porch listening to the water. The property is clean, well-kept and as promised in the description. It was closer to other properties than I hoped. I would give my experience the highest rating except for the barking dogs (incessant) in the neighborhood and the loud vehicles of the neighbor across the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

greg j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we needed

This small cottage was exactly as advertised and precisely what the doctor ordered for two vacation starved adults. The place was clean and well thought out for a 550 square ft space As many reviews have mentioned, the creek 3 feet from the back porch was so relaxing and the porch itself was huge. About the only thing I would suggest was that the owners should invest in a larger TV. I realise that a lot of people wouldn't care about this, but for $300, you can get a 40 inch screen. Just a minor complaint. April, the property manager was a pleasure to work with and very kind when we lost (well, thought we lost) our key. We will definetly be staying again if we are in the area. Greg J.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Debbie S., Randleman, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Staying in the backyard shed

It looked like a shed someone had built and added on to. The front door ramp was too far away from the single parking space. Which was under a large walnut tree and off of another drive. Walnuts fell on the car. The back door ramp leading from the screened-in back porch was very steep. I rented this property with the ramp because I had just had major knee surgery. I was very disappointed that the pictures didn't truly discribe the cottage. We also had to kill wasps around the front door. Inside was nice and clean. Bed was comfortable and had adequate bedding. We paid a cleaning fee but had to somewhat clean the property before leaving. Why pay a cleaning fee? Pretty disappointed all the way around.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021