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Spacious mountain getaway with game room, hot tub, fireplace & washer/dryer

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Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Exterior
Dining
TV, fireplace, ping pong

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Franklin, NC
  • Gold City Gem Mine
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Franklin

With a stay at this cabin in Franklin, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 2-minute drive from Gold City Gem Mine. .This family-friendly cabin is 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from Western Carolina University and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine.
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What's nearby

  • Gold City Gem Mine - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Mason Mountain Mine - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 15 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Western Carolina University - 32 min drive - 26.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious mountain getaway with game room, hot tub, fireplace & washer/dryer

Lazy Bear Lookout

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Escape the daily hustle and bustle to this gorgeous green countryside filled with million-dollar views all year round. This well-cared-for Watauga Vista cabin has end-of-the-road privacy and enough space for the whole family or group. It's only a couple-minute drive back to the highway, so civilization isn't far. Drive into town to find local eateries, arts, entertainment, and an array of family-friendly attractions. Take one of the many nature hikes through the wilderness or play on the lake to make your vacation next-level. Relax on the top deck or patio by rocking in the rocking chairs, swaying on the porch swings, lounging in the hot tub, or peeking out at the long-range view through the telescope to find unique wildlife.

Inside you'll find a bright interior with plenty of space for all! The living area invites you to have great conversations around the fireplace, take in a move on the large TV on the mantle, or play a round of air hockey. Gather at the formal dining table to make memories of eating home-cooked meals or playing a competitive board game. Hobby chefs will love preparing dishes in the spacious kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and all the cupboard room you'll ever need. With five beds, there's more than enough room for everyone to have a comfortable night's sleep. Have fun together in the game room, where you'll find a ping pong table, a pool table, more air hockey, and a TV. Dine alfresco on the deck by the fire table and tell ghost stories. Relax at the end of the day in one of the roomy showers.

THINGS TO KNOW
Parties are not permitted.
Quiet hours are between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: 1) On lower level looking towards driveway
2) On from deck, looking over driveway and parking area




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Telescope

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing 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
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,372 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, 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

Property is also known as

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Spacious mountain getaway with game room, hot tub, fireplace & washer/dryer Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Nick H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great view, poor management.

The view was great, and you can tell the owners use the property. Management company, Vacasa, let the property down. Cleaning crew was still there hours after check and we let them leave knowing the kitchen wasn’t clean, but there was no soap for the 1/2 bath or in the shower. They were aware the property had been struck by lightning but they didn’t check anything and we had no TV/wifi or hot tub for the entire week. All the lights in the garage/rec room were bad and the kids had to pull some bulbs from their bedrooms. Grill ran out of propane and the extra tank there was empty. The first mouse sighting had a kids running out of the bathroom. On Tuesday they said the hot tub should be serviced today or tomorrow, just needed a sensor. On Friday they said the part would be two weeks. We should have demanded a refund at check in and just got to a hotel and been able to enjoy the week. I will actively try to avoid Vacasa properties, but if the owner switches management companies we’d go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

Liked: Cleanliness

NC vacation

Enjoyed our stay. House was perfectly located for what we wanted to do. It was clean and had everything we needed. Loved the view, hot tub, and space. Microwave was a little iffy but managed to make it work every time. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The views are absolutely stunning. The pictures dont do it justice. We really just hung out at the cabin and played games for an entire week without anyone getting bored (3 teenagers with us).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Blade D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Setup (Not-so-perfect upkeep)

Perfect layout for our family for vacation. Nice amenities like hot tub and shuffle board. Upkeep is lacking, though. Ping pong table is in pretty terrible shape with not a single decent paddle for use. The hot tub had quite a bit of grime in it. The microwave was extremely dysfunctional which made it difficult for our family of 9. We had already purchased groceries planning several meals for the microwave to learn on arrival the microwave had to be unplugged to reset it after every use. Tolerable, just annoying. Reported to owner, who apologized, but no remedy offered. No outside lights (that we could find) on the driveway side of the house. So it made going out to the car at night time a no-go. Lastly, if you don’t like steep mountain roads, it’s not the place for you. We travel a great bit and these were by far the steepest roads we’ve ever traversed. All in all, we would stay again. Just wish the owners would step up the upkeep as it is almost a five star stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pumpkin town : B E A utiful

Amazing home ! Excellent communication, which was only needed once . Well kept , my daughters and I absolutely loved it. We hope to make it back for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bristol Boys

A great weekend, relaxation and friendship. We did a little shopping hiking enjoyed Franklin and downtown Highlands
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise H., Ocala, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family house

My family had a great stay in this house! We loved how much space we all had to spread out and really enjoyed the game room. We cooked several meals at the house and enjoyed the hot tub as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather C., Winston-Salem, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

Everything we as described. Countertops and more lighting is about the only downside. We enjoyed the playroom with all the games. It was a quick weekend with my son graduating so didn't stay long.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Cassandra J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Amazing Views but Needs Maintenance

My family and I spent the holidays enjoying the scenery, festive decorations, and spaciousness of the property. However upon arrival we spent almost two hours cleaning the kitchen and bathroom. Both seemed not have had a thorough clean for quite a while. The fridge was disgusting with food remnants, sticky residue and hair. The shower head in the bathroom was so dirty that we had to go and buy cleaning products to remove caked on grime and filth before using it. Some of the pots, cutlery, and plates were also visibly dirty. The kitchen countertops were sticky and sides peeling off.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness

College Tour

Unfortunately, the electronic lock was broken upon arrival but we were able to access the house with a physical key from a contractor box on the porch. The cabin had an amazing view, was clean and well stocked with everything you need except toilet paper. All three bathrooms only had half a roll. Of the four bedrooms, two were unusable (master and bunk room) as there was an electrical issue leaving them with no power or heat. There were no tripped breakers and no gfci’s leaving us baffled why the two bedrooms were without power. The temps were in the 30’s at night and 50-low 60’s during the day so heat was definitely needed. I called and texted the management company, and they said they would reach out to the local office to get someone out to fix it. We were there four days and three nights and no one came. I called and texted multiple times and only received a reply of “sorry for the inconvenience”. Even though the cabin was beautiful, we would not rent again unless the owners switched property managers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DONALD M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grandkids weekend

Excellent location, we had a blast with the grandkids...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chasity’s 30th Birthday Getaway

Upon arriving at lazy bear lookout , we were greeted with an amazing view. We enjoyed everything about our stay. We took a 30 min drive to
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

noelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this cabin! It had so much to do for the kids. We had kids ranging from ages 1-15 and they all loved it and had plenty to do. It was clean and homey and had a good vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip for an early Christmas making memories!

The house was perfect size for 8 adults and two children! We all had our time in the hot tub and loved gathering around the table for dinner and game time! A beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jason B.

Decent mountain getaway

Overall the cabin was a lovely getaway. Great memories were made! However, few items need updated on their listing. It says it has a firepit and to bring your own firewood (which we did). However there is no firepit on site. There is a outdoor gas fire feature, but it's not your typical "sit and roast marshmellow" type deal which was very disappointing. The cabin did not have a coffee pot which was a major issue for us. There was also a very odd/foul smell on the downstairs level. When you ask questions to the guest service number, the company responds quickly initially and goes hunting for the answer. Their answer usually didn't help at all and you realize it's just not worth continuing. For example I asked about how to use the cabin heating system (which is a type I had not seen before) and the response was the microwave should be working. Cabin was also pretty dusty in areas. Overall though, great escape, beautiful view, and lots of games for the family and kids to enjoy. Just needs a minor touch up!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular Views

The Trip from the gate to the driveway is not for the faint of heart very narrow roads cut into the side of the mountain just barely wide enough for one vehicle. The description of the cabin was spot on beautiful views and a clean interior. Easy Check in and Check out. Was a Great place to kick back and relax for a few days away from everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna H., Clearwater, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacation

We had a great visit with our family to Lazy Bear Lookout. The views from the front porch were stunning and is where we spent most of our time. The cabin was large and had plenty of space for our family of six. Our two young boys especially liked the game room and hot tub; and we even had a bear visit while we watched from inside the garage! There were a few things about the cabin we would change; it needs a little TLC with some minor repairs needed. We were also disappointed to not find a regular coffee pot available; there is a Keurig but we are a big coffee family and did not have K-cups. The kitchen was otherwise well stocked and we prepared a couple of meals in it. The drive up the mountain was a bit more intense than we realized, and even in summer four wheel drive would have been helpful as the last stretch up to the cabin is just gravel. All in all, we had a lovely visit and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Amazing!

If you’re looking for an amazing view and a spacious house for your family! This is definitely the place , we absolutely enjoyed our stay , the house was very clean, lots of space and plenty of rooms , sitting in the hot tub while looking at that view was my favorite part of the house! Tons of games for adults and the kids , plenty of kitchen equipment so just bring some food! The only thing is that I HIGHLY recommend to have a 4x4 , truck or suv , the road and drive way is not for the faint of heart , my little Kia soul almost didn’t make it up the drive way and I think I had a Mini heart attack lol but other then that it was very cozy and I would recommend it to anyone !
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

J. Avery C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

Overall, we loved the property. It was nice to have a fully stocked kitchen with lots of kitchen tools, utensils, storage containers, casserole dishes and such. We were happily surprised that there were some extras that we don't always see in rental houses such as aluminum foil and plastic wrap, extra toilet paper in each bathroom, extra trash bags, recycling bins, some basic spices that are commonly used, some coffee for the keurig with some individual packs of sweetner, not a ton for an entire stay, but if you forgot to get your coffee, you can at least get through a day until you get to a store. The property has lovely mountain views. We had plenty of room for 7 women, ranging from 32-47 years old. Plenty of games in the garage to play. We did not use this area b/c we couldn't figure out how to heat the garage and it was down to 20 degrees while we were there. Some issues: the ice maker did not work, so we had no ice for the time we were there. There was a snow storm and we were concerned about getting back down the mountain to go town as we all struggled to get to the location due to the snow and icey conditions. None of our cars were 4 wheel drive and it was quite frightening with all the slipping and sliding, especially since it is a single winding road that doesn't have any lights, other than headlights and the road is near the edge of the mountain. Thankfully, we all made it, but it was soooo scary! So if you are not used to driving in the mountains and there is inclement weather, especially snow and ice, bring a 4 wheel drive vehicle. The fireplace did not have instructions, and we were not able to use it during our trip which is extremely disappointing, especially considering the low temperatures. We couldn't get the pilot light lit and all 7 of us tried and call husbands for help. The hot tub was soo dirty! The water was green and cloudy. We called and they sent someone out. He did add some chemicals and cleaned the filter, which was absolutely disgusting!!!! It did not get any better. Some ladies refused to get in b/c it was so dirty. We tried to make the best of it since the purpose was supposed to hot tubbing, gaming and watching movies by the fire. It did not seem like it had been drained and cleaned before our visit. Overall, we were pleased with the cabin. We agreed we would stay here again, just would request more directions on how to use fireplace/heaters and definitely hot tub drained & cleaned
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best View In NC

Wonderful place stay but the following items should be fixed: 1. Hot tub was never cleaned or drained prior to arrival as stated in listing. It has scum and dirt all along the side and this was a huge disappointment because we could not use it because of the water quality. 2. Water and ice dispensers on the refrigerator so not work properly. 3. Basement room where the bunk bed set up has no heat option and when temperatures drop it is beyond being able to used a room. 4. Ping pong table does not have a way to mount the net and basically should just be disposed of because of its size. I would like to be contacted by the owner as I feel that the listing was misrepresented with the hot tub issues that were present. The overall house was fine and thank goodness the views allowed for you to forget about other items that should not have been at this residence.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view.

We had a great time. We relaxed. Great place to enjoy family time together.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022