Awards-winning modern cabin in Franklin, NCâsleek design, floor-to-ceiling windows, luxury finishes, and peaceful forest views. Close to waterfalls, Highlands, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Ashevilleâs Biltmore Estate.
After a day of exploring waterfalls, wineries, scenic overlooks, or historic towns, return home to your private sanctuary. Light the fire, open a bottle of wine, slip into the comfortable designer seating, and let the quiet mountain air finish the day for you.
Waterfalls and Scenic Hikes
Dry Falls (15 min) â Walk-behind waterfall with an easy paved trail.
Bridal Veil Falls (15 min) â Drive-by waterfall with pull-off access.
Cullasaja Falls (20 min) â Roadside cascade along the gorge.
Glen Falls (25 min) â Moderate three-tier waterfall hike near Highlands.
Secret Falls (20 min) â Local favorite with a moderate forest trail.
Tallulah Gorge State Park (60 min) â Deep gorge with overlooks and suspension bridge.
Whitewater Falls (75 min) â Highest waterfall east of the Rockies.
Blue Ridge Parkway Highlights
Entrance accessible via Wayah Bald or Bryson City area (about 40 min).
Waterrock Knob Overlook (1 hr) â Sweeping views with a short summit trail.
Richland Balsam (1 hr 15 min) â Highest point on the Parkway with a spruce-fir forest hike.
Devilâs Courthouse (1 hr 20 min) â Dramatic overlook with a short, steep hike.
Casinos and Entertainment
Harrahâs Cherokee Casino Resort (1 hr 10 min) â Gaming, restaurants, concerts, and spa.
Harrahâs Cherokee Valley River Casino (1 hr 15 min)
Nearby Mountain Towns and Attractions
Maggie Valley (1 hr) â Festivals, shops, car museum, and seasonal skiing.
Cherokee, North Carolina (1 hr) â Museum, Oconaluftee Village, and elk viewing.
Highlands, North Carolina (35 min) â Dining, boutiques, and waterfall corridor.
Bryson City (45 min) â Scenic railroad, breweries, and Deep Creek tubing and waterfalls.
Waynesville (1 hr 10 min) â Quaint downtown with restaurants and events.
Outdoor and Family Activities
Nantahala Outdoor Center (45 min) â Rafting, ziplines, and hiking. Lake Glenville (35 min) â Swimming, boating, and boat tours to lakeside waterfalls.
Clingmans Dome (1 hr 20 min) â Highest peak in the Smokies with a paved path to the observation tower.