The Frolicking Fox: a Tiny Cabin in the Smokies

Entire cabin in Franklin, North Carolina

4 guests
1 bedroom
2 beds
1 bath

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.

9 reviews

Hosted by Donna & Todd

5 months hosting

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Top 10% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

50-min drive to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

This home is near the national park.

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Escape to The Frolicking Fox! Cozy, pet-friendly cabin near Franklin, NC with rustic charm and modern comfort. If you've ever considered the tiny life, this is your chance to see what it can be. Just a short walk from the Little Tennessee River and minutes to hiking, fishing, rafting, gem mining & the Appalachian Trail. Enjoy Starlink WiFi, a full kitchen, fire pit, porch rockers & easy year-round access. Your Smoky Mountain adventure starts here!

The space
🏡 This warm, inviting cabin features:

Sleeps 4 guests – 1 bedroom with a queen bed. Also the Living Room – full-size pull-out sofa. Both with memory-foam toppers

A large timber frame front porch with rockers and a dining area

Fully equipped kitchen – full-size fridge, stove/oven, microwave, air fryer, crock pot, Keurig & drip coffee makers, toaster, mixer and ample cookware

55” Living Room Smart TV and a 40" Bedroom TV with Roku, Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube & more

Starlink WiFi for fast, reliable internet

Air Conditioning, Heating & ceiling fans for year-round comfort

Gravel driveway with parking for 2 vehicles

Guest access
🌄 Guest Access

Guests enjoy full, private use of the cabin and property, including:

Winter views of Tellico Gap, two peaks about 6 miles away that look amazing at sunset.

Fire pit, BBQ/smoker grill & outdoor dining area

Front porch with rockers overlooking Oak Cove Branch — perfect for morning coffee or sunset relaxation

🐾 Pet Policy

We love pets! Add the $75 per-visit Pet Fee to bring your furry friend along.

Other things to note
🗺 Nearby Adventures

You’ll be close to everything Western North Carolina has to offer:

Queen Branch Nature Preserve – <1 mile

Needmore Hunting Preserve – 5 miles

Appalachian Trail at Tellico Gap – 9 miles

Franklin – 11 miles

Bryson City / Deep Creek Tubing (GSMNP) – 16 miles

Nantahala Outdoor Center – 17 miles

Cherokee / Harrah’s Casino – 27 miles

Sylva / Dillsboro – 25 miles

Highlands – 31 miles

Asheville – 73 miles

Hike the Appalachian Trail to a fire tower, go whitewater rafting, mine for rubies, or simply relax under the stars — it’s all within easy reach.

🌲 What Makes It Special

Unlike other mountain rentals, The Frolicking Fox offers:

Easy year-round access via Hwy 28 (no steep or scary roads!)

Quiet seclusion with modern amenities

Authentic Smoky Mountain charm — a cabin that feels like home

💫 Guest Favorite

“Beautiful cabin, quiet setting, and close to everything we wanted to do. Loved sitting by the fire pit at night listening to the creek. We’ll definitely be back!”