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Looking for the perfect spot to vacation in the Mountains of Western North Carolina? You've found it! Wide Horizon Cottages vacation rentals located in Franklin, NC put you in the center of all there is to see and do. While you'll find plenty of activities for the entire family, you can always just relax and have a cup of coffee while looking out the window at the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Both our cottages rentals have fully-equipped kitchens, are fully furnished, and ready for you to enjoy. You'll find a complete list of our cottage amenities listed on the right side of this page.

Franklin, NC is large enough to offer most everything you need, yet still you have the peace and tranquility of the North Carolina Mountains. While you're here enjoy the great outdoors and take in spectacular waterfalls, fantastic fishing streams, hiking trails, whitewater rafting and more. You also just might find mountain treasure if you try your hand at Gem Mining in the "Gem Capital of the World", Franklin, North Carolina.

You can also enjoy great performances by national stars at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Each year Franklin offers numerous festivals and special events. Each Saturday night Pickin' on the Square features free live music, cloggin and more in downtown Franklin, NC (June through October).

Of course Franklin's convenient location puts you about an hour or less away from the Biltmore House and Harrah's Cherokee Casino. Franklin, NC is only 65 miles from Asheville, NC, 135 miles from Atlanta, Georgia, 140 miles from Chattanooga, TN or 110 miles from Knoxville, Tennessee.

Come stay with Wide Horizon Cottages in Franklin, NC and be in the center of all there is to see and do in the mountains of North Carolina. Our vacation rentals are located just 3 miles from Downtown Franklin, NC. We're open year round.