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Spacious mountain getaway with game room, hot tub, fireplace & washer/dryer

Family-friendly cabin in Franklin with a hot tub

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV, fireplace, table tennis
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Dining
Escape to the rolling green countryside at Lazy Bear Lookout, where million-dollar views await around every corner. Relax in a rocking chair on the top deck or patio, soak in the hot tub, or enjoy quality time with family and friends by the fireplace inside. You'll find plenty of space to unwind with five beds and a spacious kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious mountain getaway with game room, hot tub, fireplace & washer/dryer

Lazy Bear Lookout

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Escape the daily hustle and bustle to this gorgeous green countryside filled with million-dollar views all year round. This well-cared-for Watauga Vista cabin has end-of-the-road privacy and enough space for the whole family or group. It's only a couple-minute drive back to the highway, so civilization isn't far. Drive into town to find local eateries, arts, entertainment, and an array of family-friendly attractions. Take one of the many nature hikes through the wilderness or play on the lake to make your vacation next-level. Relax on the top deck or patio by rocking in the rocking chairs, swaying on the porch swings, lounging in the hot tub, or peeking out at the long-range view through the telescope to find unique wildlife.

Inside you'll find a bright interior with plenty of space for all! The living area invites you to have great conversations around the fireplace, take in a move on the large TV on the mantle, or play a round of air hockey. Gather at the formal dining table to make memories of eating home-cooked meals or playing a competitive board game. Hobby chefs will love preparing dishes in the spacious kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and all the cupboard room you'll ever need. With five beds, there's more than enough room for everyone to have a comfortable night's sleep. Have fun together in the game room, where you'll find a ping pong table, a pool table, more air hockey, and a TV. Dine alfresco on the deck by the fire table and tell ghost stories. Relax at the end of the day in one of the roomy showers.

THINGS TO KNOW
Parties are not permitted.
Quiet hours are between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: 1) On lower level looking towards driveway
2) On from deck, looking over driveway and parking area




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Telescope

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,372 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

86584

About the neighborhood

Map
NC, Franklin

What's nearby

  • Gold City Gem Mine - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Mason Mountain Mine - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 15 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Western Carolina University - 32 min drive - 26.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Charro Mexican Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious mountain getaway with game room, hot tub, fireplace & washer/dryer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious mountain getaway with game room, hot tub, fireplace & washer/dryer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious mountain getaway with game room, hot tub, fireplace & washer/dryer?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious mountain getaway with game room, hot tub, fireplace & washer/dryer located?

This family-friendly Franklin cabin is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Gold City Gem Mine. Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Spacious mountain getaway with game room, hot tub, fireplace & washer/dryer Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NC vacation

Enjoyed our stay. House was perfectly located for what we wanted to do. It was clean and had everything we needed. Loved the view, hot tub, and space. Microwave was a little iffy but managed to make it work every time. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views are absolutely stunning. The pictures dont do it justice. We really just hung out at the cabin and played games for an entire week without anyone getting bored (3 teenagers with us).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Shannon C.

Beautiful views, nice home

The views here are absolutely amazing. Loved all the porches and the swings. Plenty of space for our family of 7. The wifi was slow but was enough for us to wind down in the evenings watching tv. Great location to many attractions. The downside - the microwave did not work. And the trash was never picked up

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pumpkin town : B E A utiful

Amazing home ! Excellent communication, which was only needed once . Well kept , my daughters and I absolutely loved it. We hope to make it back for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bristol Boys

A great weekend, relaxation and friendship. We did a little shopping hiking enjoyed Franklin and downtown Highlands
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family house

My family had a great stay in this house! We loved how much space we all had to spread out and really enjoyed the game room. We cooked several meals at the house and enjoyed the hot tub as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONALD M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandkids weekend

Excellent location, we had a blast with the grandkids...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Grace W.

Amazing space, but needs some extra TLC.

The view was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

Everything we as described. Countertops and more lighting is about the only downside. We enjoyed the playroom with all the games. It was a quick weekend with my son graduating so didn't stay long.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

Excellent! Beautiful view ! Comfortable and extra clean and very romy !

It was less than an hour all around from waineville , highlands , Cherokee ! Great location. We always travel with truck with 4x4 and the drive to cabin is steep and we had no problem !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Weekend getaway

Lovely home with lots of anemities.

8/10 Good

Blade D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Setup (Not-so-perfect upkeep)

Perfect layout for our family for vacation. Nice amenities like hot tub and shuffle board. Upkeep is lacking, though. Ping pong table is in pretty terrible shape with not a single decent paddle for use. The hot tub had quite a bit of grime in it. The microwave was extremely dysfunctional which made it difficult for our family of 9. We had already purchased groceries planning several meals for the microwave to learn on arrival the microwave had to be unplugged to reset it after every use. Tolerable, just annoying. Reported to owner, who apologized, but no remedy offered. No outside lights (that we could find) on the driveway side of the house. So it made going out to the car at night time a no-go. Lastly, if you don’t like steep mountain roads, it’s not the place for you. We travel a great bit and these were by far the steepest roads we’ve ever traversed. All in all, we would stay again. Just wish the owners would step up the upkeep as it is almost a five star stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chasity’s 30th Birthday Getaway

Upon arriving at lazy bear lookout , we were greeted with an amazing view. We enjoyed everything about our stay. We took a 30 min drive to
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this cabin! It had so much to do for the kids. We had kids ranging from ages 1-15 and they all loved it and had plenty to do. It was clean and homey and had a good vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view.

We had a great time. We relaxed. Great place to enjoy family time together.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Gilma P.

Amazing experience..

The family loved everything about the place. It was big enough for everyone to have a great time. We enjoyed all the amenities and the privacy. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip for an early Christmas making memories!

The house was perfect size for 8 adults and two children! We all had our time in the hot tub and loved gathering around the table for dinner and game time! A beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Iris V.

Amazing

I loved the view comfort cleanness the amenities wifi was great no complaints about the home
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8/10 Good

Ryan A.

Great for families on summer vacation.

Great view from the front porch. Lots of space in the house for all 8 of us to move around. We enjoyed the spa, games, large kitchen table and having a washer and dryer. The place does need more bath towels. Ac upstairs was a little warm at times. Locks on the windows do not work, most of them were broken off.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Views

The Trip from the gate to the driveway is not for the faint of heart very narrow roads cut into the side of the mountain just barely wide enough for one vehicle. The description of the cabin was spot on beautiful views and a clean interior. Easy Check in and Check out. Was a Great place to kick back and relax for a few days away from everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Cassandra J.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Amazing Views but Needs Maintenance

My family and I spent the holidays enjoying the scenery, festive decorations, and spaciousness of the property. However upon arrival we spent almost two hours cleaning the kitchen and bathroom. Both seemed not have had a thorough clean for quite a while. The fridge was disgusting with food remnants, sticky residue and hair. The shower head in the bathroom was so dirty that we had to go and buy cleaning products to remove caked on grime and filth before using it. Some of the pots, cutlery, and plates were also visibly dirty. The kitchen countertops were sticky and sides peeling off.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Lovely mountain home with incredible view

We stayed at this mountain top home for a week with our 5 teenagers! Not only is this home spacious and offers plenty of "downtime activities" for the kids, the views were what really made our stay. Many hours were spent by all just rocking and swinging on the porch. Yes, there are bugs...it's the mountains and is to be expected. Yes, the WiFi is slow...again it's the mountains. But our teens managed just fine! This mountainside retreat is located central to everything and just an hours drive to many incredible adventures. Our kids are already asking if we can come back again next summer. Thank you for the incredible week away!

10/10 Excellent

Samie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Amazing!

If you’re looking for an amazing view and a spacious house for your family! This is definitely the place , we absolutely enjoyed our stay , the house was very clean, lots of space and plenty of rooms , sitting in the hot tub while looking at that view was my favorite part of the house! Tons of games for adults and the kids , plenty of kitchen equipment so just bring some food! The only thing is that I HIGHLY recommend to have a 4x4 , truck or suv , the road and drive way is not for the faint of heart , my little Kia soul almost didn’t make it up the drive way and I think I had a Mini heart attack lol but other then that it was very cozy and I would recommend it to anyone !
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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6/10 Okay

john k.

Mountain getaway

We were up there for my birthday weekend and this place is centrally located close to a lot of small downtown shopping. The house itself offered several things to do but the only downside is at the place needed a lot of TLC and cleaning. The hot tub was great and they were lots of games to play with the exception of them were missing game pieces like the pool table was missing the 15 ball. The views from the deck are amazing the garage, where the pool table and other games are had a lot of leaves and sand and was very dirty, even spiderwebs with spider eggs hanging on the lamps , I don’t wanna be misleading because we thoroughly enjoyed our vacation here/birthday weekend. This place just needs a better cleaning service as well as someone who would be attentive to the maintenance of the home, missing lightbulbs and fixtures, and other things that homes need to be maintained.

6/10 Okay

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

College Tour

Unfortunately, the electronic lock was broken upon arrival but we were able to access the house with a physical key from a contractor box on the porch. The cabin had an amazing view, was clean and well stocked with everything you need except toilet paper. All three bathrooms only had half a roll. Of the four bedrooms, two were unusable (master and bunk room) as there was an electrical issue leaving them with no power or heat. There were no tripped breakers and no gfci’s leaving us baffled why the two bedrooms were without power. The temps were in the 30’s at night and 50-low 60’s during the day so heat was definitely needed. I called and texted the management company, and they said they would reach out to the local office to get someone out to fix it. We were there four days and three nights and no one came. I called and texted multiple times and only received a reply of “sorry for the inconvenience”. Even though the cabin was beautiful, we would not rent again unless the owners switched property managers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024