Vacation Rentals by Owner

Good, not great

Guest: Bill (Panama City, FL)
Date of Stay: 12/28/11 Review Submitted: 01/10/12

Older than it looks. Two great master bedrooms. Two very modest single bedrooms. Not nearly enough TVs. Watch out for the brick retaining wall. Georgie was very helpful. Great washer/dryer. Dangerous stairwell -- part of it has NO RAILING on one side, so kids could get hurt. Wallpaper peeling. Not enough seating in either living area. Great woodshed full of dry wood. Only one trash receptacle for 10 people for a week.

Owner response:We appreciate your comments Bill, they help us make improvements. We had 3 television sets in the house - one on the first floor between the living room and kitchen, one in the first floor master bedroom and one large flat screen television in the downstairs living area. Since your stay, we have added a television in a downstairs bedroom making a total of 4 televisions in the house. We have removed the wallpaper in the kitchen, eat in kitchen area and master bathroom and added a trash can. It's always a good idea to look out for the rock retaining wall :) Thanks again for your comments.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers

Wonderful Three Generation Holiday Spot

Guest: New Hampshire traveler (New Hampshire)
Date of Stay: 12/24/11 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

We had the pleasure of staying here over the recent Christmas holiday. "We" was my husband and myself, our two adult daughters and their husbands, my mother and my daughter's two dogs. The house was spacious and well equipped, though sharper knives in the kitchen would have been appreciated by the cooks in the family. The beds were comfy, the linens soft and the showers had hot water. The hot tub was wonderful after days of hiking! Wood was available but we did not take advantage of the fireplace. We appreciated the addition of the Christmas tree and enjoyed the lights; the welcome bottle of wine was a nice touch. The stereo system was not in good working order (we were told this on arrival) and the one small problem with the washing machine was quickly remedied. Georgina was helpful from our first contact and graciously met us at the house an hour before check-in when we mis-judged our arrival time. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the house yet took advantage of the ease with which we could get to Asheville or the local grocery store. The house was a perfect place for our "far-flung" family to gather for the holiday.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beautiful and relaxing.

Guest: SD (Melbourne, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

This house was perfect for our family Thanksgiving get-away. We had 6 people in the house and it was so comfortable. Cooking was lots of fun in the spacious kitchen, the hot tub was clean and warm on the cool nights. Although a challenge to find at first, the location is nicely out of the way of the city, but close enough that doing things wasn't a chore. We had a little trouble with the upstairs tv and stereo system, but it wasn't a problem, the down stairs has a nicer tv, and the owner helped with the stereo system. The bathrooms are a little dated but clean (not great water pressure). We enjoyed going into Asheville and of course seeing the Biltmore Estates and village. Antler Village was also nice. We went to the Western Carolina Nature Center one afternoon and the Arboretum as well...Good grocery stores close by and good restaurants too. I would definitely recommend this property.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

It was Paradise

Guest: The J, K & K Families
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 12/19/11

It was paradise. The house was perfect. The scenery superb! Our families have the most lovely memories of Asheville now and we hope to make this an Autumn tradition! Thank you. Blessings

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A wonderful spot

Guest: Families from Atlanta, GA
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 12/19/11

What a wonderful spot! The house is so well stocked, comfortable and a terrific open layout. It worked out perfectly for our families and the kids loved the decks. We enjoyed morning coffee in the gazebo overlooking the valley. We so enoyed Asheville and the surrounding areas.....Sliding Rock, Max Patch, the Biltmore and Chimney Rock. Meals at Laughing Seed, Bouchon, Tupelo Honey Grill. Sunset from Grove Park Inn was spectacular. Thanks so much

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Great Getaway

Guest: The B Family
Date of Stay: 10/19/10 Review Submitted: 12/19/11

This was a great getaway for my family! The leaves were beginning to become firey! This is a great mid-point area to access every want. Thanks, hope to be back soon!

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Family Retreat

Guest: Andy and Polly (Rockville Centre, NY, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10 Review Submitted: 07/30/10

Ideally located so we could have the Asheville experience as well as the peace and quiet of the woods. Plenty of room inside and out for grandchildren, dog, as well as several adults. Breakfasts on the gazebo with birdsong; a hot tub on one of the two enormous decks; lovely views of the forest and the mountains beyond; John, the gracious owner nearby; Twelve Bones Barbecue not too far away; Spashville even closer-this was the perfect vacation retreat!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Place!

Guest: Jay (Cedar Falls, IA)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

Loved it! My friends and I found the house to be very comfortable with everything we could have needed. Large two Master bedrooms along with living room and TV room gave us all the space we needed and more. The hot tub was nice after long days of riding the mountain roads. Sure was nice to have a garage as well. For a medium sized group the price was better than a hotel with many, many more options and conveniences. Thanks for a great stay John!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Kelly, Joh, Shari, Gary, Heather
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 07/14/10

A perfect, peaceful, relaxing home to enjoy quality time with great friends! Really ejoyed the surrounding nature, relaxing in the hot tub, and listening to the wind, birds and life just outside the living room! Thank you!

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Guest: Craig, Sheila, Grayson
Date of Stay: 10/26/09 Review Submitted: 07/14/10

Great house, perfect weather, and amazing autumnal views. An ideal place for a fall getaway.

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Guest: Family vacation
Date of Stay: 04/17/08 Review Submitted: 07/14/10

Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home. We had a wonderful stay and the accommodations were perfect. Everyone went home renewed and rested. We loved the two living areas and the children enjoyed the porches.

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Guest: Kellie & Scott, Julie & Nick
Date of Stay: 02/16/08 Review Submitted: 07/14/10

What a great place to celebrate Kellie's 30th birthday. We enjoyed the historical Biltmore and also the quaint feel of downtown Asheville. The house was perfect and we felt right at home. Thanks for everything!

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Guest: Suzanne
Date of Stay: 12/21/07 Review Submitted: 07/14/10

A beautiful retreat from flat-land Florida!! It was such a pleasure to be in the mountains and the weather was nice. Your home was peaceful, and most comforting during the Christmas holidays. Thank you for the Christmas Lights. You made this Christmas a very memorable one for our family get together. Thank you and God bless you.

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