Big Bear Log Cabins
Big Bear Log Cabins rest in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. Fully furnished log homes, each has two bedrooms with queen beds and sleeps four adults comfortably.
For those who travel with a larger group, there is also a loft and a queen futon, so each cabin can sleep up to eight. Newly built, all the cabins have access to Wi-Fi and the comforts of modern living with the feel of the wilderness.
Cabins run $120 a night for two nights, $99 a night for three or more nights and $649 a week as of March 2010.
Central to hiking, whitewater rafting, fishing, gem mining and waterfall tours, you can find many outdoor activities. With more than 20 trails and nine waterfalls near the property, you do not have to go far to get away from it all.
The website includes a full list of rafting outfitters and maps of all the local trails. If you feel like going into the city, there are many antique shops to enjoy as well as a movie theater.
Big Bear Log Cabins
357 Wide Horizon Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
866-349-0099
828-349-0099
bigbearfranklin.com
Oak Grove Cabins
Riverfront antique cabins are available at Oak Grove Cabins. Right on the Little Tennessee River, you have a view from your own porch swing.
If you are interested in gem mining, the cabins are a mere five minutes away from five gem mines. You also can fish, swim or float down the river on a tube or raft.
You also will be close to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as an Indian reservation casino if you choose to take in some gambling.
All of the cabins are fully furnished. The cabins are equipped with full kitchens, air-conditioning, gas logs, grills and satellite TV. The property does maintain one authentic log cabin from the 1800s. While the amenities have been updated, the cabin is original.
As of March 2010 cottages run from $80 to $90 a night, cabins $100 a night and the 1800s cabin $130 a night. There are discounts for weekly rentals of $375 to $450 a week for cottages, $575 a week for cabins and $700 a week for the 1800s cabin.
Oak Grove Cabins
9835 Bryson City Road
Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-0166
oakgrovecabins.com
Rivendell Cabins
For a more secluded feel, you might enjoy Rivendell Cabins. With views of the mountain ranges, these cabins are not in clusters. Each cabin is separately located among the trees.
All fully furnished and with full kitchens, these cabins also provide guests with a hot tub.
With access to all the same activities as the rest of Franklin, the website also offers the owner's recommendations on where to eat and what to see while you are in the area. With only three cabins on the property, you can enjoy privacy.
Cabins run around $130 a night or $675 a week as of March 2010.
Rivendell Cabins
P.O. Box 414
Franklin, NC 28744
800-994-6462
828-349-6087
rivendellcabin.com
