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Apartment in town

Experience small-town charm while being steps from shops and restaurants on the square. Enjoy quality time outdoors at the adjacent four-acre park.

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Children's area
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Apartment in town

This duplex rental home in downtown Franklin is available for rent year round. This vacation home is a two bedroom/one bath upstairs (1500 sq. ft.), and the lower unit is a one bedroom/one bath (1200 sq. ft.) Home is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, museums, and entertainment on the square. Gem mines are as close as 5 minutes away. There is a fully equipped kitchen. Direct TV with HBO/Showtime is included when renting the property. Next to the house is a four-acre park with basketball court, picnic area, BBQ grills,children’s play gym, and walking paths for dogs. We are child and pet friendly!

Property manager

Chloe Goodman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed in patio area outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: There is a $75. Pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is a park next door for children

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 first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Duplex Downtown House Rental Franklin
Duplex Downtown Rental Franklin
Private vacation home Duplex Downtown House Rental Franklin
Franklin Duplex Downtown House Rental Private vacation home
Private vacation home Duplex Downtown House Rental
Duplex Downtown Rental
Duplex House Rental Franklin
Duplex Downtown House Rental
First Floor Duplex Downtown House Rental Franklin
First Floor Duplex Downtown House Rental Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum - 9 min walk
  • Ruby City Gems & Minerals - 11 min walk
  • Franklin Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 4 min drive
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Rel - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartment in town pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Apartment in town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apartment in town?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Apartment in town located?

Located in the heart of Franklin, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum. Scottish Tartans Musuem and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also within 15 minutes.

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Apartment in town Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot in downtown Franklin!
Perfect location in downtown Franklin. Cozy and spacious unit. We had a quick stay but would be great for a longer time. You could even walk to downtown or the grocery store.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Franklin fun!
Spacious and clean property. Close to many essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

John B.

Disliked: Location
Location
The neighborhood was dirty and had abandoned buildings. Did not appear save.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Russell & Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Autumn leaves
Lovely 1BR 1 Ba 1st floor. Surprisingly large. Absolutely immaculate and very comfortable. Host was most accommodating, easy to contact and very responsive. Advised us of a minor issue prior to our arrrival and did everything posssible to succesfully resolve. We were hardly inconvenienced at all and grateful for her communication and diligence. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return customer
My husband and I, along with our 2 dogs, rented this vrbo in the past. It is perfectly dog friendly with a park just over the fence. Area is safe to walk and plenty of shopping and eating to be done all within walking distance. Our host, Chloe, was readily available to answer any questions or resolve any issues or concerns we had. She was also a great resource for information about the area. Last time we stayed we rented the upstairs apartment. This trip we rented the basement apartment. Love both of them. Met some great people in the neighborhood and enjoyed conversation with upstairs renters. This vrbo is perfectly located and best of all dog friendly.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Naren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very good
Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great pet friendly place
Loved the location being near downtown and the proximity to the dog park next door was awesome!! Nice large bedroom!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana H., Spring, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain getaway
My husband and I were retirement home shopping. Although we didn’t find anything to suit our needs, this getaway was just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Carol R., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly
Older house , walking distance to downtown Franklin. Hot water handles reversed on shower, which was confusing. Host very responsive to any concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cece D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect overnighter
Perfect size for us, really clean, pet friendly, park right next to property, mins from downtown, easiest check in/out process. Chloe was very responsive and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Motorcycle trip to Smoky Mountains
Great location for our purpose of riding through the mountains. Any direction was a great ride. Walking distance to a lot of stuff. Place was very clean and suited our needs. Chloe was a great host and addressed anything that needed attention. Very nice rental.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John H., Florence, South Carolina, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Safe, Clean, and Convenient
My wife and I stayed here for 2 weeks while remodeling our home. The apartment was very comfortable and well cared for. We had our small dog with us and the park/walk path next door was icing on the cake. Parking can get a little snug when there's someone in the upper unit, but not a big deal, and we would definitely stay again and recommend!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothings ever perfect
Problems: 1. Ice maker didn't work. Bag of old ice in refrigerator was old 2. AC didn't work 3. Ran out of toilet paper 4.Bedroom dvd player didn't work 5. First 2 nights no noise slept well. Third night someone doing laundry (laundry room adjacent to our room) till after 9:30. Could hear people upstairs, over our bedroom jumping around and dropping things pushing things across the floor till nearly midnight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelleen T.

Convenient location and accommodating host.
Nothing fancy but everything you need. Close to downtown. Clean and comfy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kristi B.

Would stay again.
Older building remodeled. Very clean, and close to town. Stayed a week on business, and would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MARK R., Macon, GA USA

Great property, Chloe (owner) was wonderful and we will be staying there again
Wow! The first thing we noticed as soon as we walked in the door was that the entire apartment was immaculate. As you go through the apartment, we found that everything the listing said would be there was there. The furniture was sufficient and the whole place was nicely (not extravagantly) appointed. We stayed in the downstairs apartment - I have a walking disability and there were no steps to climb which was great for me. However, please don't be confused by that comment - the apartment is NOT wheelchair accessible or outfitted for the handicapped. The location was everything it was promised to be - well within walking distance of much of downtown Franklin. The building faces a typical neighborhood street and, unlike one commenter, we never heard a single bit of traffic. Also, the building is NOT located in the middle of some deserted, rusted out, industrial area as one commenter suggested. Yes, downhill from the apartment are a couple of closed manufacturing type buildings but they don't in anyway impact the apartment. And just below the apartment is an older cinderblock building that was never used by anyone the entire time we were there. There is one parking space right next to the apartment building but plenty of extra parking in a gravel lot which, it you need it, also works as a turn-around space. Cindy and I rode my Harley into Franklin and we had no problems parking it safely. The best feature of the entire place is Chloe Goodman, the owner. She is very friendly, returned every call right away, responded to every email (usually within an hour) and answered every question we had. The second best feature is the price. You get a clean, attractive apartment, close to downtown for a price that is more than fair. There are only two "cons" that I can think of and they are pretty inconsequential. One (and I guess we are just spoiled) there is no dishwasher. And two, we could hear the upstairs folks walking across the floor. Neither of these will keep us from staying there again. Perhaps the best recommendation I can give is that Cindy and I will be staying there again soon. Hope these comments help.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

Accurate description of a cute downtown duplex
The house was represented accurately. This is not a cabin in the woods, if that's what you're looking for. It is a cute house in downtown Franklin close enough to walk to restaurants, a brewery, a grocery store and several shops. The house was clean and well stocked with all of the necessary items (sheets, blankets, pillows, dishes, towels, etc.). We stayed in winter and the heat worked great! There was additional heat in the bathroom for a nice warm shower:) I had trouble getting the washer started and Chloe, the property owner, called me right back after texting her and resolved the problem. If we vacation in Franklin again, I would definitely stay here!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Susan R.

Franklin, North Carolina
We rented the second floor apartment using "home away" so we only saw pictures online. One positive thing I can say is that the apartment itself was clean, but this property is not what it seems and we would not recommend it to anyone. The pictures do not show where it is located and it should not be booked by anyone unless you see it first. It is located in a dumpy industrial area which has been cut out of the pictures. It sits right on a busy street and the traffic feels likes it's in the apartment. Additionally, the heat and air conditioning is controlled in a separate laundry room from both apartments on the bottom floor which you must access from the outside or the basement apartment. In other words, the basement apartment and the second floor apartment share the the same heat and air conditioning unit ~ not good. If we had not previously rented through VRBO (Home Away), we would not do this again. We have always been quite satisfied in the past. To end this review positively, Chloe was good to work with and responsive when we were booking the unit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tim K.

Great stay!
The house was clean, comfortable, and great location. We had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Olivia A.

Nice Place
The apartment was very clean and Chloe was great! We had no problems with the wifi and there was lots of great information about things to do and places to eat laid out - very helpful!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol Y.

Larger than expected!
Very convenient to historic downtown Franklin, just a short walk. The apartment is large, comfortable, and brighter than expected for a basement apartment. Communications with the owner, Chloe, were excellent. The only downside is that the wifi was weak and often not available.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

shashi s.

Excellent
Thanks Chloe for renting us your house. We stayed there for two days .It was really a nice stay and rate was also reasonable.The house had everything we needed.Even for the entertainment it has a good collection of dvds and games. The house is in the middle of city so very near to Ingles . I would recommend this house .Its near to so many attraction. we had been blueridge pkwy one day other day we been highlands . I would come again here. Shashi
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE & LELIA W.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND
We loved our stay first and foremost because we took our dog; Oscar; therefore; important to have somewhere accepting pets. Property was everything as advertised and more because owner, Chloe, was available entire time for any necessary request. Clean, comfortable, convenient (downtown & county park next door to rental was great for walking dog) and certainly will be back again either to this property or mountain rental properties Chloe has because I know they also will be just as great!! Again; thanks Chloe for your hospitality!! See you soon!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Very convenient and great place to stay
My husband and I have stayed here several times and it is always a pleasure. You have everything you need right here and it's like being at home. Very comfortable. You can walk to the downtown area which has great shops and antiques. Close driving to the Blue Ridge Parkway, gem mining, Asheville and other towns, I always look forward to coming back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Wonderful stay in Franklin NC
The apartment was exactly as described, and perfect for two people needing a home base while exploring the many gem mines in the Franklin area. Very will equipped. King size bed very comfortable. Excellent sofa and rocker recliner in living room. Kitchen very well equipped. Easy access to the house from West Main Street. Next door neighbor very quiet (city park.) Our landlady met us the first day, and showed us how to operate the Direct TV system, as well as the rest of the apartment. Coin operated washer/dryer very nice to have so we could reduce the amount of clothing we had to pack. Well equipped grocery store literally around the corner. Wonderful restaurant located adjacent to a gas station. Don’t miss it for lunch or dinner. Would be well suited to a large city. Definitely recommend the house to anyone wanting a quiet well located stay in Franklin. Number one on our list when we come back. We hit all of the “mines” listed by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce, and searched for gems at all but two. (One because of steep stairs we couldn’t negotiate, and one because it was strictly “dig your own” and we were too tired. Found lots of crystals and stones that my wife will use for wire-wrapping pendants and gem trees. Unfortunately we found nothing at the only strictly “native” stone mine, but the take at the “enhance” mines was just what she was looking for. We had a great time, and the house was a perfect resting place after a “day in the mines.” It's not five stars because I never rate anything as perfect. Then there's no room for improvement.