Deer Ridge: Gated Mountain Retreat for 11
Entire home in Franklin, NC
Why you'll love this stay
Outdoor Living
Deck with outdoor dining, fire pit, and forest views.
Location & Accessibility
Gated community access, keyless entry, and easy drives to town.
Style & Comfort
Spa-like soaking tub and spacious living areas for downtime.
Property details
This gated Blue Ridge retreat sleeps 11 across 4 bedrooms (Cal-king, 2 queens, 5-twin bunk room) and 2 full baths. Cook for the crew in a full kitchen, warm up by the gas fireplace, soak in the jetted tub, and stream on fast Starlink wifi. Washer/dryer, decks with mountain views, and a fire pit for starry nights. Easy, keyless self check-in and free parking for 8+ vehicles. Downtown Franklin, waterfalls, trails, and rafting are all minutes away!
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Deck, outdoor dining set, gas grill
- Rocking chairs, picnic table, backyard
- Fire pit (wood not provided), forest views
INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TV, fireplace, dining table
- Board games & books, soaker tub
- Washer & dryer
- Central heating & A/C
KITCHEN
- Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven
- Microwave, Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker
- Toaster, Crockpot, coffee & tea, snacks
- Cooking basics, spices, dishware & flatware
- Trash bags & paper towels, high chair
ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, 3 steps for entry
- Handrail available, exterior stairs may be slippery in rain or snow
- 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms on 1st floor
PARKING
- Garage (1 vehicle)
- Driveway (6 vehicles)
Guests will have access to the entire property via keyless entry
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Due to the location in a mountain community, there is no trash service available. Guests will need to take their trash to a local refuse center
- Firewood is not provided for the fire pit; guests must bring their own
SECURITY CAMERA INFORMATION
- 3 exterior devices
- Location: doorbell, front door, driveway
- Coverage: front entry, driveway
Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 California king Bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen Bed
Bedroom 4
5 single Beds
What’s included
Self check-in
Washer
Dryer
Central air conditioning
Central heating
Indoor fireplace
Kitchen
Wifi
Guest reviews
Andres
January 2026
The house is good overall, but it needs a bit more care and attention. When we arrived, the kitchen oven was not working and one of the bathroom tubs was clogged. We contacted Evolve and were told these were not immediate or emergency issues and that we could wait. While I understand that a broken oven may not be an emergency, we rented the house for New Year’s Eve specifically to cook dinner at home. The clogged bathtub, however, was a real issue, there were 11 people in the house, with 6 using that bathroom, and it’s not practical to shower with a clogged tub. To the owner’s credit, a very nice repair person was sent on December 31st around 7–8 pm. He was able to fix the tub, but the oven had a major issue and could not be repaired. That said, the house is in a great location, inside a private community and very close to the main road, which is a big plus.
Jordan
October 2025
The lack of internet connectivity poses significant challenges, particularly due to the absence of phone signal. Furthermore, the television is not receiving any signal.
Amber
December 2024
What an awesome house! The entire family enjoyed their stay. There was room for everyone and lots of common space. The kitchen was well stocked as well as detergents and linens provided. Would highly recommend!
Lily
December 2023
As a short term rental property owner, we know that reviews can make or break your rental. We rarely, if ever, leave negative reviews. However, I do think there are a few things worth noting about this rental: -It is run by a large company, service is subpar. -the bedroom comforter was dirty and covered in hair -the garage was so full of trash that was never picked up (at least 6 bags full) that the interior of the home began to smell horribly over the course of our stay. -manual says put trash in garbage can but a hand written note upon arrival told us we would be fined $25 for every bag of trash we left. -front porch steps are unsafe; they are sloped down, covered in algae, and many of us slipped several times. When we reported evolve said “sorry for the inconvenience.” -there was no information listed in check-in instructions for a gate access code which gets you into the neighborhood after dark - we had to text property manager for a code while waiting outside the gate
Know before you go
House rules
Check-in: 4:00pm
Checkout: 10:00am
No pets allowed
Min. age to rent: 18Minimum age to rent: 18
No smoking
No parties