Great cabin in the mountains. The view is spectacular. The road up to cabin is steep and the choice of TV channnels very limited. Overall a great place. Well equipped kitchen. Very clean truly a great place

This year my brothers and my sister wanted to do something for my mother for her 70th birthday so they rented this cabin for us. She did not want to leave. It was fabulous. Mr. Andrew Gotfried was the nicest person. When we had questions he answered them quickly and was so helpful. The mountains were beautiful and the cabin was beautiful. Pictures do not do it justice. I would love to go back in the fall.

What a great experience! I have spent a lot of time in North Carolina and this time rivaled the best. This is in large part because of this cabin. The views were impeccable. The cabin was secluded enough but yet close to town for the convenience. It was spacious, cozy and clean with all the home amenities you need. It rained but the covered porchs kept us outside and enjoying the weather. In closong, I would and will recommend this rental for anyone looking for a great experience with a great view!

Cabin was well laid out, clean and has a great view of the mountains.

Can't wait to come back! Truly beautiful property! Owner even called to be sure that we arrived safely and had everything we needed!

We were celebrating our 49th anniversary and we loved being alone with no cell or nabors. The only thing we wished for was a hot tub.I realize the upkeep because we have one at home but being on the back porch in one would have been glorious. The view was beyond gorgeous. Thank you for sharing Rue Bearadise.

Everything about this cabin is perfection!! Andrew was a pleasure to work with and made the booking process so refreshingly easy. He was very attentive and was always quick to respond if I had any questions before arriving. In addition, he followed up once we arrived to make sure everything was ok, which is a very nice gesture. The cabin itself, as my review is titled, was absolutely perfect!! We have stayed at quite a few cabins in the mountains but this one was special. The view is absolutely amazing and sitting on the screened in porch looking at that view was the epitome of relaxation. The inside of the cabin is beautiful as well and very clean with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We had AT&T so no phone service but that made it even better to disconnect and relax. The cabin does have internet though so you don't have to totally disconnect if you don't want. Also, the cabin has a dog run on the side that is really handy if you have dogs. If you want a lovely cabin that is beautiful, clean, has amazing views, with a screened in porch to relax and listen to nature (and even see hummingbirds!!) then this is the place for you. We didn't want to leave and all came back so relaxed. We even tried to do video on our phone from the screened in porch to try and capture the peacefulness until we can get back to this cabin again.

My husband and I try to visit family once a year in North Carolina. It was only about three years ago did we start renting a home verses staying in a hotel with 2 dogs. This is the first time we have stayed in this log cabin because the home we had been renting the past two years was already booked. The pictures on-line looked amazing and the bonus was it's a dog friendly property. The e-mail responses from the owner, Andrew, were prompt and courteous. The booking process was expedient and the rental contract was clear and concise. We did have to make some amendments, as we have 2 small dogs vs 1 large dog, but Andrew was flexible and allowed for the necessary exception. When we arrived we were more than amazed at the beauty of the location. We simply had to sit in the vehicle, looking in awe at what we were going to experience in the week ahead; it was breathtaking. I should mention, the drive up to the property, although a bit challenging, was an experience in itself, nonetheless, worth the travel to get to the top. (I'm from New England but my husband lived in Franklin so the drive up was a joy for him) Peace, quiet, relaxing, no stress, no phone service(we have AT&T-the prominent service in the area is Verizon) and we cared nothing about being disconnected. We had everything we needed within our vision and the extent to which our hearing could pick up the sound of nature at its' finest. Then, we walked up the steps to the screened in porch, accessed the inside of the log cabin and found ourselves with only one word to say, wow! Although the pictures were great, seeing it for yourself it was even more beautiful because now we had the added experience of tangibility and the surrounding environment. There was nothing left to do but enjoy it. We had all we needed and so did the dogs. I could go on and on but then we would have a book to read. That is what I did while I was there. Sat on the back screened in porch, a book my hand, the warmth of the sun, a slight breeze passing through and the view of the mountains in front of me. There is no other place I would rather be. Hopefully, the next time we are able to visit family, this beautiful log cabin will be available. Thank you Andrew for knowing how to make people feel like they are truly home. Andrew called us while we were there to make sure we had everything we needed and to ensure we were enjoying ourselves. We didn't get that message until we had service; but that's the kind of person he is

All was as expected, only negative was spotty internet, as advertised. Cabin was well equipped, private, easy access and close to Franklin. Owner concerned and attentive.

Due to Hurricane Matthew our wedding and honeymoon that was going to take place in Daytona Beach suddenly changed. We went from planning a tropical honeymoon get-a-way to a mountain hide-a-way. Rue Bearadise is a lovely cabin with spectacular views. We had a great time hiking to the nearby waterfalls and Wayah Bald. The owner was very responsive to an issue that arose. We hope to return next year.

Great VRBO. The home was very comfortable with an amazing view. Very quite setting at the top of the mountain. The location is great being close to so many areas that we were interested in visiting.

We stayed from 9/12/16 - 9/17/16 and really enjoyed the cabin. It is one of the best supplied places we have rented with everything you need. We took our 13 year old Jack Russell with us and the fenced in lot off the back porch was great and made us feel safer when she went out. The drive up the hill to the cabin is challenging the first time but we used low range on our all wheel drive vehicle and took it slow. Watch out for the "official greeter" (Neighbor's Boxer) about 3/4 way up! He will come out to the drive every time you go in/out if he's outside!! A close trip up to Wayah Bald and the Rangers Outlook is well worth it on a good weather day. Steep gravel road but quite wide the last part of the climb. The cabin is well located for trips in all directions. We ended up in Highlands on several occasions which is worth a visit. For a nice relaxing get-a-way with great atmosphere and views, this cabin is very spacious, clean and comfortable. The master bedroom bed is huge! Just follow the directions provided and your stay should be great as well. Any questions and Andy is a call away. Hope to return again in the future. P.S. If the apples are in season, the apples on the tree out front are delicious. Jim Thompson - Providence, NC 9/24/16

My husband and I fell in love with the cabin the moment we arrived! It was meticulous and had all of the amenities we needed. The view from the back porch is spectacular! The owner, Andrew, is very helpful and responsive. We loved that it's pet friendly with a doggie door and fenced in area. This was truly the most relaxing vacation we have ever had. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer!

Peaceful and Serene, describes it all. The cabin was beautiful and even better than the pictures. amazing views and piece of mind. will definitely make another trip. Andrew the owner was very helpful during the entire stay.

Stayed here for a week in August with my kids 7 and 9. We had a great time. The property is in great condition and very clean. We loved the view from the back porch. Air conditioning works fine. Kids loved the hammock and the board games, especially Operation. We used the charcoal grill twice, but the kitchen is fully equipped if you plan to cook. It has a dishwasher, microwave and coffee maker. If you like dining out, Clayton GA just 30 minutes south has some attractive options. Good craft breweries in Franklin, Bryson City and Sylva. One night we watched a movie on DVD. If you are technology-dependent, there is WiFi for email, etc., but the internet is not super fast...now I'm just splitting hairs! The house is about a mile up the mountain on a decent gravel road. We had an all-wheel-drive crossover as our rental and it was perfectly fine. As long as the weather is OK, you should be OK with a modern car if you go slow. Traction control is the most critical feature for any vehicle you drive up. We saw deer and wild turkey on separate occasions driving in. When you leave, allow extra space in your vehicle to take your trash to the dump near town. Andrew the owner was very accessible via text or phone. I have family in the area and they were very impressed with the place and they plan to suggest it to any out-of-town guests that they expect in the future.

First of all I am definitely planning on coming back here. If you are looking for some fabulous views of the mountains this is the place. You feel so close to nature, and the sounds from the forest are amazing. The road is a little steep coming up here, but it is worth it. I spent every sunrise and sunset sitting on the porch with the hummingbirds. Plus the photos that I got of the storms rolling in during the afternoons are irreplaceable. My kids loved it too!! We had a few rainy days, but no worries. There were games and enough Rock Band to keep even the 12 year old from saying "I'm bored". We booked this cabin at the last minute, and Andrew was very prompt and professional in arranging our visit.

They view blows you away as you pull into the cabin location. You travel up twists and turns on a gravel road and then....there it is- a stunning overlook of the mountains. The location is super quiet and private even though there are houses nearby, but you'd never know it. The cabin itself is pristine and everything is in perfect working order. There's even a hammock for relaxing on the screened-in porch where I am writing this review right now. There are trails to walk right off the cabin. While here we went zip-lining, antiquing, and even went to a ruby mine. we'd been here three days and finally noticed the great apple tree! You get caught up overlooking the mountain you forget to look up close. Can't say enough about this piece of heaven.

The pictures do not do this cozy cabin justice. If you are looking for a private mountain escape with an AMAZING view this is the place for you. The cabin is super comfortable and quiet. We planned on all sorts of activities in the area but ended up napping and reading and relaxing. Everything you need to cook with is provided. The dog area is one of the better ones we have found on VRBO. It is easy to get to, secure and grassy. We stayed over the fourth of July and we treated to an amazing firework show viewing from the back deck. We typically do not stay at a cabin more than once as there are so many great ones to choose from but I think we may make an exception and head back to this one! The owner was easy to work with and very knowledgeable of the area - even if they are Gator fans! We can't say enough great things about this rental.