Timber Frame Vacation Home Rentals

Escaping in 2014 -

Another year has passed sharing the beauty of our homes and area with so many families.  While Western North Carolina had its challenges in 2013 with the government shutdown and rainy weather, it didn't stop many of you who come to our Mountains annually.

The rain made our waterfalls spectacular and our plants lush.  We hike year-round; rain or sunshine.   In fact one of our favorite rainy day hikes is to Rufus Morgan Falls .  A good rain jacket and waterproof boots (or dry pair of socks and shoes in the car) are recommended.  Little springs and streams pop up all through the hike and the wildflowers are a sight to behold in late Spring and early Summer.

We've welcomed many of you back as return guests over the past several years.   It's a testimonial to us and we are thankful.  We work hard to keep our homes well maintained, updated and always comfortable.  

Franklin is such a great spot to base your activities because of its central location.  Away from the hustle and bustle of tourist locations, you can enjoy all the area has to offer and return to the quiet side of the mountains.    We recommend spending at least a week.  You'll then be able to enjoy the diversity of the area.  If you've never rafted, come and learn.   And if you've already done that, step it up a notch to the next river level of intensity.  Or instead enjoy a slow tube float on the river.   Fishing is terrific and scheduling a guided trip is the way to go.    Photographers - several of our area professionals offer workshops.  Zip lining is becoming so popular and we guarantee you'll be talking about it for many days after.  Festivals are abundant in our area, arts & crafts, pottery and music.
Just a few of our favorite Day Trips:

• Franklin to Highlands, National Geographic has featured it as one of their Drives of a Lifetime.  Travel along the Cullasaja Gorge where you'll pass three waterfalls, one of which is Dry Falls (you can walk behind the Falls and not get wet). We are just 25-30 minutes from Highlands.  Shop, eat and travel on to Cashiers and some of our favorite hiking spots.
• The Smoky Mountain National Park and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, taking in a visit to see the Elk in Cataloochee.
• Asheville and its terrific downtown shops, art galleries and Biltmore Estates, Farm and Winery.
• Cherokee for its history, arts and Casino.
• The Blue Ridge Parkway, we get on in Balsam and take it to Asheville or to Cherokee, or one way one day and the other the next.  Summer temps are a good 5-10 degrees cooler!
• Fontana Lake, rent a boat for the day; fishing or swimming/sun bathing.
• Downtown Franklin - shop and eat, antiquing, museums, and Saturday nights "Pickin on the Square" entertainment.  Also check out concerts and entertainment at Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center, and indoor activities for the kids at the Fun Factory.
• Keep a day free to simply relax, read a good book, gaze at the mountains and nap.

Booking a vacation rental is the best way to travel.  You'll save money by eating in.  And, you will return every evening to comfort of your a"home away from home" to put your feet up with a beverage of choice and just chill.  Quiet, peaceful and stress free.

Plan your 2014 escape now.