A charming place

Guest: Bryan K.
Date of Stay: 10/08/11 Review Submitted: 11/04/11

My wife and I spent a week here during the peak fall color season of '11. What a great little place. It's located within the city limits of Hendersonville but in a quiet neighborhood so it feels as if you're much further "out". It was more than adequate for the two of us as our base camp for making forays into the mountains. A VERY comfortable bed in the roomy master bedroom ensured us a great night's sleep. While having the only bathroom upstairs was a bit of a challenge, I was able to navigate the spiral stairs without too much problem, despite my arthritic knees. The well-equipped kitchen enabled us to fix several scratch dinners with no problem. During one rainy day, we just opened all the windows and doors and spent the day sitting in the comfortable living room, reading and listening to the gentle sounds of water dripping through the trees. A wonderful getaway...

Owner response:So glad you were able to enjoy Firefly Cabin! Thank you for your review.

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Wonderful Getaway Cottage

Guest: M (NC)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/05/11

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Firefly Cabin for Labor Day weekend 2011. It was the most amazing and relaxing vacation we have had in awhile. The cottage is very clean, which I personally loved. It also has all of the amenities you will need (towels, sheets, cooking utensils, etc). The cottage is central to tons of hiking and sightseeing, such as the Pisgah National Forest, Jump Off Rock, the Biltmore, and wineries. I can not say enough good things about this cabin! I recommend this cabin for a romantic getaway. We will surely be returning for a winter escape from the Charlotte city lights.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Homey and Provincial With All the Amenities

Guest: Munchie and Misty (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 10/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/13/11

From the unique spiral staircase to the kind and considerate owner who actually added an amenity on for our stay upon request, this was a wonderful and very convenient place to stay. The quiet mornings with nothing but nature to wake one, with the gentle sounds of birds and other wildlife was so surprising, considering how close we were to the city and the multiple shops and sites! One of our favorite sites was of the starry night sky out the bathroom skylight and the moon's perfect visage out the window of the bathroom. An excellent choice.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway.

Great Location but Lacked Comfort

Guest: Charlotte (Carthage, TN)
Date of Stay: 09/10/10 Review Submitted: 09/21/10

The Firefly Cabin is in a great location for all activities in & around Hendersonville. The landscaping is very nice & to be within 1 mile of downtown is fairly secluded. It is an older cabin which has been renovated but lacks any comfortable place to relax in the living room & the only bathroom is upstairs. If you are looking for convenience over comfort it is a great place. Charlotte

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers.

Comfortable cabin in a beautiful setting

Guest: Bethany & James (Orlando, FL)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 09/05/10

Thank you for the lovely accommodations. We really enjoyed the cabin and it was the perfect place to relax after the end of a long day sightseeing and adventure-seeking!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Excellent

Guest: Lenore (Northeast PA)
Date of Stay: 06/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/26/10

We chose this property because it was located very near my son's summer camp and so many other outdoor adventures, as well - Pisgah Forest, the Cradle of Forestry, Chimney Rock, Lake Lure and the Great Smoky Mountains, to name a few. The home was exactly as pictured and described, and provided an affordable, clean, comfortable, wonderful base for my family as we explored the region. The property owner was helpful, communicative and responsive throughout our planning process; we appreciated that tremendously since the area was completely new to us. This is a great place, and I heartily recommend it. Thanks, Carole, for sharing it with us.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

Cute Cabin, Handy Location

Guest: Pat the Writer (Beaufort, NC)
Date of Stay: 05/16/10 Review Submitted: 05/25/10

We just returned from a week's stay at the Firefly Cabin. This place was a great location--a quick jaunt to all the restaurants in downtown Hendersonville, yet quietly tucked away on a forested hillside location. The cabin was nicely equipped for cooking, and the little patio in the backyard proved a delightful place to have morning coffee, afternoon wine or tea, read a book, or bird watch. The gardens surrounding Firefly are very pretty. While we were there the peonies were in bloom. We liked having fresh mint to add to our ice tea growing just out the kitchen door. The bed was very comfortable and I loved the bathroom with the skylight for starlit bathing. I'd suggest adding a good reading lamp at the other end of the living room sofa, though. This was a happy stay for us. There's so much to do both in Hendersonville and in the immediate surroundings. We most enjoyed visiting Carl Sandberg's farm (Connemara) in nearby Flat Rock and our hikes in Pisgah Forest to waterfalls. What beauty! Dining in Hendersonville was terrific--a broad variety of well-priced eateries. Favorites were Champa (Thai & Japanese), Never Blue (small plates. We had great salads and Cuban sandwiches), Thai Spice (try the duck!) and their excellent Pad Thai, El Paso (a little past downtown--the La Bandera special is creative with three different sauces--red, green and white to honor the Mexican flag colors, and filled with beef, chicken and spinach. Very tasty. In Flat Rock, Hubba Hubba barbeque makes huge sandwiches of pulled pork or brisket--quite wonderful. And right next door, Flat Rock Bakery will make you a gourmet, wood-baked, artisan pizza with unusual toppings. The goat cheese one we had with fresh herbs and spinach was perfection. Be sure to take some of their scones home for your breakfast...both the chocolate and the coconut ones were sublime. They have a second location in Hendersonville that's very popular and buzzes with conversation. I heartily recommend Firefly Cabin and Hendersonvile for a enjoyable get-away. Let's hope the hiking we did will mitigate all the calories we consumed. But I regret not a one. Looking forward to our next visit. Main Street was great for strolling and shopping, too. Oh, you might want to drive to the top of Fifth St. (Laurel Park Blvd.) to Jumping Off Rock. Incredible long-range view of the mountains.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Guest: Gwen (-)
Date of Stay: 05/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/04/10

Carole, I just wanted to say "Thank You!" for sharing your cabin with my family. The cabin was so cute. We enjoyed sitting out on the back porch, admiring your gardens. We had a great time! Sincerely, Gwen

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Guest: Gwen (-)
Date of Stay: 04/30/10 Review Submitted: 05/04/10

Carole, I just wanted to say "Thank You!" for sharing your cabin with my family. The cabin was so cute. We enjoyed sitting out on the back porch, admiring your gardens. We had a great time! Sincerely, Gwen

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FireFly Cabin

Guest: Joel and Barbara (Atlanta,Ga)
Date of Stay: 11/14/09 Review Submitted: 04/07/10

My visit to the Firefly cabin was delightful. The cabin was exactly like it was in the listing. It was clean and had everything we needed. I would recommend this cabin to all my friends.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+.