Timber Frame Vacation Home Rentals: Anytime of Year is a Good Time to Visit Us

Spring in the mountains is a beautiful time of year. Early Spring, March and April stayed busy with Spring Break families enjoying an early getaway. Most of our visitors made it a three-generation escape with Grandma & Grandpa, Mom & Dad and the kids. These are memories that will last a lifetime. I hear from so many visitors who return reminiscing about how they visited years ago as kids and now want their own children to experience it.

May and June bring my favorite, the rhododendrons, and hiking in the woods for wildflowers is a favorite among many.   For those without school aged children, May is great time to visit because all the tourist spots are less crowded.

We had a terrific Sunday drive a couple weeks ago on The Blue Ridge Parkway. The mountain views so clear.   We took a half day Sunday drive and explored our way from Franklin to Balsam and hopped on the Parkway towards Cherokee.   Wow the breathtaking vistas!    Great time to grab a picnic and head for a day of scenery. If you are a motorcyclist, it's a terrific time, again because of less traffic.

Both houses have also been the destination of choice for "girlfriend" retreats. We've hosted many visitors reconnecting with friends from all over the country as well as sister get-togethers, leaving the kids with the guys or grandparents.

We're booked almost solid June & July (just a few openings available).   A busy time for all those great outdoor activities...kayaking, rafting, fishing, hiking, gem mining, enjoying the Smoky Mountain National Park, Highlands, Cashiers, Asheville, Cherokee and all the summer festivals in our area. August has lots of dates open, come to the mountains and cool off in the waterfalls.

September is another great time to escape if you don't have school aged children. It's the calm before the mad rush in October to view our incredible leaf colors.   Plan a romantic escape just as a couple, or grab your best friends for a fun escape. Mid-September is the time to come and take a drive over to see the Elk in The Smoky Mountain National Park. This is the time the elk bulls are bugling. Elk in Cataloochee

Many dates still open in October & November. The National Park elevations usually begin color change in early October through around the 15th, and our area and into Asheville is normally the third week through that last part of October. Those deep reds and golds don't seem to come out until late October at the house. As I've said many times, I also love early November when the leaves begin to fall.
Lots of activities in October & November.

December - we are booked at both houses for Christmas. But bring the kids in late November or earlier in December and book The Polar Express ride on The Great Smoky Mountain Train. Franklin and several other nearby towns host Holiday parades and downtown shopping activities. Franklin's Winter Wonderland, the first Friday in December, is one of our favorites. Stores stay open late for shopping, storefronts are decorated with live window scenes, buggy rides and good old fashioned fun. You can also visit The Biltmore House in Asheville, the Christmas trees and decor are incredible. We also cut our own Christmas tree each year. Many nearby farms, nothing like a truly fresh cut tree!

Check out our availability calendar online and make your plans before we're totally booked. www.TimberFrameRentals.com

"How beautiful it is to do nothing and then rest afterward."
Author: Spanish Proverb