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Gooseberry House- 3 Bd/2.5Ba just minutes from Standing Indian/Appalachian Trail

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Franklin, NC
  • Nantahala River
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Nantahala Lake
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Gooseberry House- 3 Bd/2.5Ba just minutes from Standing Indian/Appalachian Trail

This spacious three bedroom getaway is a perfect home away from home. Nestled in the Western North Carolina Mountains, the property borders the Nantahala National Forest and is just minutes from the back country trails at Standing Indian and multiple Appalachian Trail access points.
Enjoy a warm cup of coffee or tea while swinging on the front porch. Create a delicious meal in a fully-equipped kitchen or barbeque on the back deck. Soak in a large tub after a vigorous hike on one of many nearby trails. Warm yourself by a cozy fire while relaxing on a comfortable couch. Or take in the view of the Nantahala Mountains from the spacious sunroom.
Both bedrooms upstairs can be arranged as one king bed or two twin beds. There is an additional trundle bed (2 twins) in upstairs lounge area.
Come explore the beautiful scenic by-ways, hike and bike numerous trails of all abilities, meander into a neighboring small mountain town (Franklin, NC/Hayesville, NC) for local festivals and breweries. Within minutes of Standing Indian, this house is ideal for those seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature while resting in a private and comfortable setting. With a large fenced-in backyard, this house is suitable for dogs.
Please note that while this home does not receive cell service, we do have satellite internet as well as a land line. Internet service may not be conducive for working online.
Want to host an event at the farm across the street? contact us at info@windingstairfarm.com.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a jetted tub in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 4 minutes by foot from Nantahala River
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Winding Stair Farm

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Fenced in yard adjacent to the house

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Gooseberry House- 3 Bd/2.5Ba just minutes from Standing Indian/Appalachian Trail Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe F., Asheville, US

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

This is our third stay at at the Gooseberry House, and it never disappoints. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredrika S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Like being home

This was our 3rd year staying at Gooseberry House and it is still a wonderful place to call home for just a little while. The house is clean and comfortable, as always. The new deck looks fabulous! (Rained so we couldn't use it but everyone said it looks great - very impressed.) We will be renting again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bridal party weekend

The Gooseberry house was more than perfect for me and my bridal party to relax, and get ready in. Robyn was most helpful and pleasant in ensuring we had an excellent and successful weekend. She was very accommodating and quick in responding with all questions. I highly recommend Gooseberry!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip to Franklin

The gooseberry house was perfect for our family trip to Franklin. It was very clean and comfortable. Pictures give a great description. Robyn is the best host you could ask for. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

The Gooseberry house is so comfortable and the location is wonderful in the woods. The beds are comfy and all the furnishings make it feel like home. A super place to rest and enjoy family!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JEFF P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil retreat

Communications with Robyn was very responsive and extremely accommodating. Last minute changes in travel plans required initial contact with Robyn late in the evening the night before requested check in with Robyn quickly responding and working on a solution to allow us to check in that following day. She even had her husband drop by early morning of check in to blow leaves off driveway, decks and outdoor areas. Home is extremely clean, very well maintained and equipped with everything one could possibly need to enjoy both the beautiful home and surrounding area. The secured fenced in yard provides such peace of mind for those with small children or dogs. Thank you for sharing your well loved home, we are so very grateful and look forward to visiting again many more times.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe F., Asheville, US

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

We have stayed at the Gooseberry house before and will continue to do so. Its fabulous! Very clean, comfortable beds, all the kitchenware you could possibly need, great all weather room. The satellite based internet does the job and if you're a hiker, then you're in your mecca.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Franklin in the Fall

We greatly enjoyed our stay at the Gooseberry House! -Everything was great! We wish we could have stayed longer. There is so much to do in and around Franklin and we ran out of time. The location of the house provided us the perfect Fall adventure. The house had everything we needed. We hope to come back to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in Franklin

Clean, quiet and well stocked home that is centrally located to explore the Smoky Mountain area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Our stay at the Gooseberry House was wonderful. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable. We love the area and have visited many times. We plan to stay at the Gooseberry House again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtakingly Beautiful

Absolutely amazing home. It was beautiful and plenty spacious for all 8 guests. We loved the views the property offered and the location gave us exactly what we were looking for. Lots of fantastic recommendations in the book upon arrival. Kitchen had plenty of local spices to use and we loved the environmentally friendly products throughout the home. Everybody in the group was talking about coming back! We'd probably bring an air mattress for the 8th guest though. The trundle situation for adults was a little rough, haha. Overall, incredible stay. I wish I could spend every morning deciding between that perfect porch or amazing sunroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

valerie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Getaway

Nice house, conveniently located, room for everyone. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fredrika S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Feels like home

This is our 2nd year staying at Gooseberry House. It is very comfortable and relaxing. The kitchen is well stocked and I love all the cute coffee cups. All the trees surrounding the house give you a feeling of cool seclusion. Staying here is becoming a family tradition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin J., Largo, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

A Beautiful place to get away from it all

We loved our stay at Gooseberry house. The place was clean and spacious. The satellite internet was very spotty but we didnt mind. We were up there to relax and did just that. At first it was a little scary not having cell service, but there is a house phone in case of emeregencies. There is no cable, just a smart tv to login your streaming services, but due to the spotty internet I do recommend bringing some DVDs to have something to watch. We brought our dog with us and she loved the yard. So many things to sniff and lots of room to run. The dog also loved running around the 1st. floor with so much room to play with her toys. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed to prepare meals and the sunroom is a great place to watch the sunrise over the mountains while enjoying a cup of coffee. We will defintely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clayton A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and cozy home

A beautiful home that was filled with lots of love. Our family enjoyed our weekend stay. About ten minutes to downtown Franklin and very easy to get to. Absolutely loved the house. Very kid friendly and hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and spacious for family and puppy

We had a wonderful time. It was very cozy, yet spacious for the family and puppies. The fenced area was a life saver! I wish we would have brought a few of our own DVDs to watch due to the wifi speed. There were lots of DVDs available at the property, but not appealing to teenagers ;) The location was convenient to Franklin,Haysville,Sylva,Cherokee and Bryson City. We would recommend staying here and hope to do so again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the location

This was the perfect get away with family! Super comfortable house - love the location! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

All the rooms are large and comfortable. The beds were heaven, it was hard to drag myself out of all that comfort in the morning. The kitchen is huge, plenty big enough for multiple cooks. Everything you need is there. I want to mention too that the property manager, Robyn, is amazing! She was quick to respond to my texts, and even responded on Thanksgiving evening. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

House was amazing. It has everything you need and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe F., Asheville, US

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice

We really enjoyed our stay in this wonderful house. Very spacious home in a nice quiet wooded location close to great hiking trails. House has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness

What an amazing getaway

Gooseberry house was just perfect for our family of 5. The house had everything you could want and was super clean. All the rooms are nice and big and the location is perfect. Robyn was awesome host. Thanks for an amazing stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee K.

Liked: Cleanliness

August 2022 stay. Excellent

Really enjoyed the stay. The property is great for a family group. Thank you for the well presented home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fredrika S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and comfort

Property owner communicated check-in information via email about 2 weeks before the trip. Finding the property and getting into the building was easy. Once inside I fell in love with the home - beautiful art, books, decor. The rooms are large making the house very spacious and comfortable. The house smelled wonderful. The beds were comfortable and there were extra pillows to prop up on for sleeping. Outside on this hot mid-July weekend, it was cool in the shade of the trees surrounding the house. I highly recommend staying here. I will be coming back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big comfortable home

Very nice home. Has everything we need (except cell service) but the Wi-Fi is good. Love the front porch and the fenced yard for our dogs. We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Nantahala Home!

We had an outstanding stay. The pictures don’t do justice to how nice the property is, including furnishings and fully stocked kitchen. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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