River's Whisper

My wife and I joined two other couples for a weekend getaway to celebrate the New Year. Upon our arrival, we were amazed with how beautiful the property was, from the hardwood floors to the amazing decor to the river just outside the door! Everything about the property was amazing, and we have already talked about coming back again!

Thanks so much for allowing us to enjoy your great cabin for the second time. It is so peaceful and serene. It allowed us to do what we wanted or do absolutely nothing. The owners decorations are just right to get you in the country mood. Yet there is every luxury you could ask for.

It was great from the minute we drove up and had wild Turkeys walking in the front yard, to the ducks going up and down the river in all their splendor, and the fish jumping in the river. And of course sitting on the back porch watching the cows across the river every morning and evening come down to the road to get fed. The view from the porch is breath taking what a joy to sit out there everyday and look up at the mountains.

The Gem Mining was a fun way to spend an afternoon, along with the great smoky mountain train ride. The river provided a great memory for my first time in a canoe. Yes we got wet, and the laughs that went along with that. The antiquing in town was also fun. We will never forget the great fires and I the wood gathering that went on before them.

But most of all the enjoyment of spending time with great friends and enjoying their company, and the great laughs that go along.

We hope to enjoy this great getaway location again.



Thanks again



Fred and Ethel

(John and Jan Meinardi)

We just returned from a week at River's Whisper. It was myself, my wife, and my two sisters. This place is great, the pictures don't lie. If anything, they don't show how nice it really is.

I spent a lot of time in the river, fishing. The water was a little low, and warm, so the trout weren't there. I did catch plenty of smallmouth, and other panfish.

We rented kayaks & tubes from a place right up the road, and were able to go down the river & pull out right at the house. The rental place came & picked up the tubes for us.

Bird watching was a treat. We saw many species we don't get to see in Florida. Hummingbirds, goldfinches, bluebirds, robins, wild turkey... just a smorgasbord of wildlife. We also saw a whitetail deer.

It's so quiet you can't believe it. No road noise, no industrial sounds, no sirens. The perfect place to relax and get away from it all.
Hiking, biking, kayaking... you can do it all. Close enough to town to run in and get a bite to eat, or just stay home and enjoy the giant porch fronting the river. We took a couple of afternoons & drove up to the Nantahala forest for some hiking. It's not far, just 20 minutes and you're on the Appalachian trail.

The hot tub was wonderful after the long drive from central Florida. The master bedroom & bath are gorgeous. My sisters enjoyed each having their own bedroom (especially the lucky one who got to stay upstairs with her own balcony overlooking the river).
We had room for at least two more people, there was another bedroom we didn't need.

Everything was clean & well maintained. Franklin has interesting places to shop & there are some great places to eat nearby.

We will definitely be coming back next year.