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Mine for Gems & Chase Waterfalls: Franklin Retreat

3.0 star property
Cottage in Franklin with free parking

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House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior
House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior
House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior
House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior
House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior
Mine for Gems & Chase Waterfalls: Franklin Retreat provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Mine for Gems & Chase Waterfalls: Franklin Retreat

Cottage in Franklin with free parking
Barbecue grills, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage features 2 bathrooms and a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Amenities also include a ceiling fan and a shower.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer ceiling fans. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: USD 54.88 per accommodation per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [apartment]
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 54.88 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 54.88 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Map
Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Rose Creek Mine - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Mason Mountain Mine - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Old Cardinal Gem Mine - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Sheffield Mine - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 14 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe REL - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Slanted Window - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen on 153 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Old Ingles - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mine for Gems & Chase Waterfalls: Franklin Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 54.88 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mine for Gems & Chase Waterfalls: Franklin Retreat?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Mine for Gems & Chase Waterfalls: Franklin Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mine for Gems & Chase Waterfalls: Franklin Retreat located?

Situated in Franklin, this cottage is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Rose Creek Mine. Old Cardinal Gem Mine and Mason Mountain Mine are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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