Vacation With Your Pet

Pet Friendly Rentals

Beautiful cabin rentals in Franklin, NC that welcome your furry family members.

Planning a trip to the Franklin, NC area? Don't leave your pets behind! These local rentals welcome dogs and make vacationing with your four-legged friends easy and enjoyable.

At the Creekside homes, larger trained dogs are welcome with advance approval — share your dog's breed, age and weight when you book so the host can confirm the fit and any pet fee. At Cardinal Mountain, pets are welcome and must stay leashed.

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Full disclosure: the Creekside properties listed here are owned and operated by the same person who runs this site.

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Pet Friendly Places to Stay

Creekside Waterview, a four-bedroom dog friendly rental home in Franklin NC

Creekside Waterview

Four bedrooms, 4.5 baths, sleeps 12. The largest of the creekside homes — room for a big group, with the creek right outside.

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Creekside Basecamp, a three-bedroom dog friendly cabin in Franklin NC

Creekside Basecamp

Three bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 8. Hot tub and fire pit overlooking rushing water, 13 minutes from downtown Franklin.

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Creekside Cottage, a one-bedroom dog friendly cottage in Franklin NC

Creekside Cottage

One bedroom, 1 bath, sleeps 3. A small cottage in the trees with Nantahala National Forest starting at the property line and a creek you can hear from the deck.

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Campers on a wooden tent deck at Cardinal Mountain Campground near Franklin NC

Cardinal Mountain Campground

Sixteen tent and camper-van sites across 28 mountain acres, 8 minutes from downtown Franklin. Most sites sit 100+ feet apart, each on its own wooden deck. Leashed pets welcome.

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Traveling With Pets

Tips for Pet-Friendly Travel

Vacationing with your pet can be a wonderful experience with a little planning. Here are some tips for a successful trip:

• Bring familiar items like their bed, toys, and food to help them feel at home.
• Research pet-friendly hiking trails and parks in the area.
• Never leave your pet alone in a hot car.
• Keep them on a leash in unfamiliar areas.
• Bring copies of vaccination records just in case.

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