Romantic, Secluded Craftsman Cabin - Hot Tub - View

• A Quiet place to Rest

  A Quiet place to Rest

  • Guest Paigey
  • Date of stay 12/09/12
  • Review Submitted 12/12/12
  What a charming, quiet retreat! Great views and a super place to stay inside to enjoy some peace and reflection. The owner/renter was MORE than gracious in accommodating our special needs. Thank you so much!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Very comfortable and awesome views

  Very comfortable and awesome views

  • Guest Hector P.
  • Date of stay 11/21/12
  • Review Submitted 12/11/12
  Great vacation getaway cabin, secluded on top of the hill. Just what our family needed to recharge.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Poor Customer Service All Around

  Poor Customer Service All Around

  • Guest MRUSSEL78
  • Date of stay 10/26/12
  • Review Submitted 11/26/12
  We stayed in this cabin during the peak of fall foliage. Its sheltered location, deck and hot tub are ideal for this time of year. However, I would be remiss to not warn any potential renter that the owner of this cabin is very difficult to work with. The leasing process is not done through the VRBO website but rather directly with the owner. This manual & non-standard process to secure the cabin was cumbersome & confusing. To make matters worse, the owner is very disorganized. Even after multiple communications were sent with my reservations dates requested in writing, the owner failed to log the correct dates on the lease and double-booked our final day with another guest. This created a very unpleasant situation for both parties. The owner was then unresponsive to our repeated attempts to contact and resolve. Rather than leave the other renters with no place to stay, our family(kids & dog included) packed up and left early. Interesting to note here too is that the other renter was never given the renter info packet with key codes & instructions. Upon payment, they received no more communication from the owner ever after sending emails and calls. They left “hoping” the owner would be there… Had we not been there “by mistake”, they would not have been able to access the cabin and would have had to drive the 6+ hours home!!! After finally reaching the owner days later, I was met with no compassion or apology, only that I should read my lease. Admittedly, the date was wrong in the lease and it went unnoticed on my end. However, after repeated attempts to justify that I we never reserved the dates listed in the lease and the +7 emails proved as such, I was met with only “I get lots of emails” and an offer to refund a portion of single nights rent. Again, in my experience the cabin was satisfactory but the owner was not. They failed to mind details (even important ones), is disorganized and hard to work with. Worst of all, after the receipt of your payment, this owner forgets that you are a “customer” and they are a “small business”.

  Owner response: I needed to let some time pass before responding to this review. I was very surprised, and this is the first negative review that I’ve received in five years. I have been operating in the same way that entire time. As I sit here reflecting on why I rent my cabin, I’m reminded of two things. First, the wonderful world of internet is a dangerous place to post inaccurate and mean-spirited comments. Perhaps we keep the illusion that we remain invisible and hold no responsibility for what we print. I am also reminded that it is essential to review a lease, for terms of stay, payment, checkout, pet clauses, and the like, before returning it to me. I rely on those leases to help keep me on track. I try to get all the information right with first submission, but there certainly have been changes needed before and since, in first drafts of the lease, made from a template. I encourage you to review carefully your lease with me. Let me be clear about this. My goal is to provide a peaceful getaway and to make a dent in expenses that help me continue to keep the place. I do note, and appreciate, that this complaining guest tossed in a few compliments about the cabin. In fact, when he first emailed me about the apparent overlap in stays, he told me that his family was having a “wonderful family weekend” when the next guest showed up at the doorstep. He independently, but of course not in the review, wrote that “the cabin was terrific.” He posts no complaints whatsoever about cleanliness of the unit, working order of what I have inside the unit, instructions for getting there, or guidelines for a great stay. It stretches the imagination, then, to go with his assessment of “poor customer service all around.” (Carolyn, my cleaning teammate, was fabulous about getting there in the next thirty minutes to clean the place for the new guest.) As to that second guest, his second-hand knowledge is just plain wrong. Legally, I had no obligation to return any money, as the stay was dictated by the lease. Nevertheless, we reached an agreement, and he waited to vent his frustrations in this public manner only after my refund posted. I certainly apologize for my part in this unfortunate interaction. I am absolutely committed to providing you with a lovely stay and with being fair as to the unexpected.

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• Relaxing stay

  Relaxing stay

  • Guest Dog-friendly world
  • Date of stay 11/09/12
  • Review Submitted 11/12/12
  Unfortunately we were only able to stay for two nights. This is the kind of place that could feel like home pretty quickly. The cabin is very secluded and the mountain view is beautiful--better than the photos suggest. The dogs and I explored the woods behind the cabin, and they were in absolute heaven. The cabin is well-stocked with cooking utensils, extra pillows and sheets, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies. We were short bath towels in one bathroom, but were able to find an extra set in a cabinet. The upstairs bedroom is a loft (note, anything you say or do can be heard throughout the house), and we could have spent the whole weekend there enjoying the view out the windows and reading in the cozy nooks. Plenty of books and games were tucked throughout the house. The closest hiking we read about was in the Cohutta Wilderness, but even with printouts and directions from the website, our group of 6 was unable to find the trailhead...and we ran into two other couples who were in the same boat. It's is no fault of the owner's, but I mention it so that if you stay here you can get some more information in advance. The hot tub is clean, large, and filled with all the fancy jets. We had no trouble working it. The owner is very thorough in providing directions (we found it fine in the dark) and details about working everything from TVs to the beautiful gas log fireplace. I would recommend this to a friend and would stay again. It would be nice in the winter if all you wanted to do was stay in and relax.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway, pet owners.

  Owner response: I'm so glad to be able to share my second home with people who seem to value many of the things I do. The review is spot on. I agree with everything she says. The Blue Ridge Chamber of Commerce should be able to help with the confusion about the trails. Just a thought.

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• Perfect Getaway

  Perfect Getaway

  • Guest M&L
  • Date of stay 12/28/11
  • Review Submitted 01/03/12
  We just returned from a 4-night stay at the cabin. The cabin is very cosy and comfortable, well furnished and maintained, and has some pluses that we just loved. The fireplace, hot tub, and kitchen are all very nice. The high def TVs, satellite, and nice beds were also great. It's extremely private at the top of the hill and we decided that it was enough to never leave during our stay. It was perfect. We'd be happy to return.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, pet owners.

  Owner response: Thank you for the review. It is my second home, and I try to treat it that way. I'm glad when others can enjoy it as much as I do.

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• • Guest Kim164
  • Date of stay 01/14/10
  • Review Submitted 01/14/10
  What a lovely 3 bedroom/3 bath A-frame type "cabin". The view from the loft bedroom is gorgeous. Some of the things to love: the large hot tub on the deck (again with a view), 2 High Def tv's, open floor plan in living area, secluded at the top of the road, and nicely furnished. The village of Blue Ridge is adorable--including a fab little coffee shop where you can indulge wireless internet, small boutique shops, and great restaurants. Of course, hiking galore. So much to do and see! I've stayed in this home several times--You won't regret it.

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• • Guest robyn13
  • Date of stay 10/10/09
  • Review Submitted 10/10/09
  I had a lovely stay at the cabin. It is private and quaint. It is very close to the cute shops in Blue Ridge. I also enjoyed the hot tub on the deck. It made for a relaxing and romantic setting.

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• • Guest Frawley family
  • Date of stay 01/29/07
  • Review Submitted 01/29/07
  What a great, relaxing experience we had at this cabin. The setting and the cabin itself are so beautiful. We particularly enjoyed the state-of-the-art kitchen with gas stovetop, the comfortable furnishings and beds, the lovely fireplace, and the proximity to the charming shopping in Blue Ridge. Oh, and the hot tub was wonderful! This lovely, clean, spacious cabin is highly recommended.

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• • Guest Craig1
  • Date of stay 01/16/07
  • Review Submitted 01/16/07
  I just got home from a fabulous stay at your cabin. First we went on the Blue Ridge Train, saw great sights, took in the scenery around the Toccoa River. Then we went antiquing in the village of Blue Ridge, found some great buys. On the way to the cabin, stopped at the apple orchard for homemade jams and apples. We capped it all off relaxing in front of the great fireplace then hit the hot tub for romantic talks under the moon. I will be back, with my puppies!

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• • Guest Wilson2
  • Date of stay 01/05/07
  • Review Submitted 01/05/07
  Great secluded location, quiet and restful. The interior is excellent and as someone else said the beds are comfortable. Looking forward to going back soon.

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Fees:

• per pet: $20
• Pet Fee: $20 + tax
• Property Damage Protection: $49
• Tax Rate 7%

Cancellation policy:

You can cancel, but you will not receive a refund.