We invite you to bask in the glory of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in Franklin, North Carolina. Here at Realty World-DeSoto Trail we offer exclusive mountain vacation rentals and long term rentals. Our 40 years of business in Macon County and surrounding area provide authentic culture and heritage for a relaxed mountain lifestyle. We hand pick our vacation rentals that prov
ide tranquility, ease of access and amenities with views everywhere that take your breath away, or a tranquil mountain creed or stream to relax by. There is something to do any time of the year. Franklin offers a wide variety of restaurants, and amazing festivals each year, a few of which are the Scottish Festival, which features bands, stick people, Scottish dancers, food and many other Scottish heritage activities. Heritage Day, which includes all manner of mountain heritage demonstrations such as: butter making, basket weaving, sheep hurding, shingle making, and many other activities which show our mountain heritage. Lot of Fourth of July festivities, capped of by a fantastic fireworks display - Our Pumpkinfest in the fall with our "World Famous" Pumpkin roll. Enjoy Franklin's famous musical event "Pickin' on the Square" every Saturday night from Memorial Day through October. At Christmas time there is Winter wonderland with live windows with folks in "period clothing" in the uptown shops, with horse drawn carriage rides for guests to experience this "ole time tradition", a Christmas Parade and the lighting of the great tree on our town square and so much more. The mountains of Western North Carolina provide boundless activities, such as ziplining, whitewater rafting, amazing waterfalls, gem mining, museums, and shopping opportunities; or, how about a hike on the Bartram Trail or the Appalachian Trail. The beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway provides a relaxing way to view the mountains with breathtaking overlooks and opportunities to hike on the various trails. Franklin is also close to 2 Harrah's Casinos, one in Cherokee, North Carolina also affords you the chance to take in the Cherokee Native American heritage and crafts as well as many shopping opportunities. Take in a performance at the Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center, which feature well known performers and plays. A relatively short drive to Asheville affords you an opportunity to take in a real American castle - Biltmore House. We cordially invite you to majestic mountain getaways!!
