Reviews for Waynesville Vacation Rental - VRBO 149679 - 4 BR Smoky Mountains Cabin in NC, Elegant Large Log Home W/Beautiful Views, Pool Table & Stream!

Simply Wonderful

Guest Ed and Karen
Date of stay 11/10/12
Review Submitted 11/19/12

... Traveling with two other couples and each couple wants the master bedroom? No problem. This home has 3 master bedrooms .. and a 4th bedroom if you're toting a couple of kids. This intelligently designed and tastefully appointed property has it all .. great views, great kitchen, multi-level decks .. everything .. and the owners were helpful and easy to work with. I cannot add to what has been already said. Just read the testimonials below this one. They are all true. We spent a wonderful week here and we ehco the sentiments of so many others that said: "It was really tought to leave."

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Can We Stay Forever?!

Guest LauriD
Date of stay 09/01/12
Review Submitted 09/18/12

My husband and I (and little dog!) made a spur of the moment trip up to NC and have found a slice of heaven. I am so sad to leave.... The owners (although not here) did everything to make us feel welcome and acclimate us to the area. I had to work from the cabin for several days and the wifi connection was great, while my husband traveled around taking amazing photographs! Every night, my husband would ask if I wanted to go out for dinner and I would say, "No, I'm really good here!". The furnishings, the charm and, of course, the views all make this a wonderful place to stay. We're already planning our next trip back!!!

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

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Mountain Paradise!

Guest Sarah
Date of stay 08/07/12
Review Submitted 08/17/12

The beautiful Elk View Lodge did not disappoint! The photos truly do not do justice to this lovely property. Great proximity to everything...Asheville, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Sliding Rock, many great hiking trails, the Natahala for white water rafting..we even ventured out to Gatlinburg! Don't miss historic Cataloochee Valley and the beautiful elk feeding near twilight. We even saw a bear while viewing the elk! Great famly and friend bonding time. The elegant yet rustic cabin was hard to leave. Just beautiful, and we all felt very blessed to have found this property through VRBO. We will certainly make it a priority to return!

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

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We never want to leave

Guest Chris
Date of stay 07/01/12
Review Submitted 07/18/12

This was our 5th time staying in this beautiful home! We love the seclusion and privacy. We always love to come here to escape our busy hectic life. When it comes time to go, we never want to leave. The views from the deck are amazing. We saw a male elk wandering through the back woods. We drove in to Ashville in about 25 minutes which has a very large mall and several restaurants to choose from. Also we love downtown Waynesville which feels like a small friendly hometown also with a lot of good restaurants to choose from. If you like to cook, the kitchen is beautiful and well equipped with everything you will need . We have shared many wonderful family dinners and memories at the large dining room table. I cant say enough positive things about this home and my family and I will continue to come here as often as we can to relax and escape from our busy lives. The homeowners are great and very pleasant to deal with.

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

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A Fantastic Getaway!

Guest Stacy
Date of stay 06/17/12
Review Submitted 07/10/12

This visit was surely one of our best vacations ever (we travel quite a bit)! The home, scenery, and elegant yet comfortable decor is truly breathtaking. We wanted to get away from our hectic schedules and unwind at a quiet and cozy cabin secluded in the mountains. This place was perfect. It was close enough to the charming town of Waynesville with plenty of shopping and restaurants (about 15 minutes from the cabin) as well as being close enough to many destinations. The bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious and one of my many favorites was sleeping in one of the master bedrooms with the windows open and falling asleep to the serene sound of the stream running next to the cabin. The large jacuzzi bath in the master is just perfect after a long hike. We went whitewater rafting at the Pigeon River with NOC with our 12 and 9 year old, tubing at the River Rat and headed out to the National Park to see the wild Elk (which walked right up to our car), wild turkeys, deer and two black bears! Many things to do in the area. My kids especially liked the pool table downstairs, the hanging chairs on one of the side decks and catching fireflies at night. They even have a fire pit to roast marshmallows! I could go on, and on about this place. You won't find a better cabin, including spectacular views, comfort, privacy and also being close enough to dine and shop. We will be back again soon! One of the earlier posts couldn't have said it better "it's very hard to leave".

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

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The view is wonderful!

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The view is wonderful!

Guest Alex, Eva, Michael & Allison
Date of stay 04/13/12
Review Submitted 04/29/12

This is a wonderful place to stay during Spring Break. We had a great time hiking the area. The view is wonderful & we loved the pool table. Thanks so much!

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Fantastic View!!

Guest Jennifer Walker
Date of stay 01/07/12
Review Submitted 01/08/12

This is the life.... comfortable beds & couches spotless~lots of privacy. Fireplace is amazing. I would recommend a very heavy vehicle or 4WD due to steep incline. We drove a Ford Expedition and had no issues but my parents drove a Honda CRV and had some difficulty. Three sets of stairs, no t.v on main floor (which I LOVED) you can sit and read while watching the fire. Big t.v. on bottom level as well as in bedrooms. Nice linens & towels. Very nice gas stove. We have stayed at several places and this is my favortite yet:)

Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway.

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It is absolutely gorgeous!

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It is absolutely gorgeous!

Guest The Wilsons and a Douglas
Date of stay 01/01/12
Review Submitted 03/08/12

Thank you so much for allowing our family to stay in this beautiful cabin! It is absolutely gorgeous!:) Happy New Year!!

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Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year!

Guest The Nells
Date of stay 12/28/11
Review Submitted 03/08/12

Thanks for sharing your home with others. We enjoyed seeing the 2 elk on the road! Happy New Year!!

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Thanksgiving Getaway

Guest Sue
Date of stay 11/21/11
Review Submitted 12/01/11

Great place for a family get together. Beautiful setting. Lovely home.

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

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We don't want to go!!!

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We don't want to go!!!

Guest Mallory & Jason
Date of stay 09/11/11
Review Submitted 11/01/11

We had such a great visit in a beautiful cabin, great family & friends! Thanks so much for sharing:))

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Your view is AWESOME!

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Your view is AWESOME!

Guest Terry & Johnnie/Sam & Cassie
Date of stay 09/10/11
Review Submitted 11/01/11

We loved spending time on your deck - Your view is AWESOME! Enjoyed hearing the elk too! Thank you for sharing your lovely cabin! Bonus: Spent a long week-end with our children!

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God bless this cabin:)

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God bless this cabin:)

Guest Kaitlyn Parsons
Date of stay 08/06/11
Review Submitted 11/01/11

I had a realy fun time at the cabin and I turned 10 on this trip. Thank you for making me so happy. God bless this cabin:)

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Thank you

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Guest The SZarkowki/Loos Families
Date of stay 07/24/11
Review Submitted 11/01/11

Thank you so much for allowing us to rent your beautiful cabin! We had an amazing time and spent every night out on the deck!

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We really enjoyed your lovely home.

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We really enjoyed your lovely home.

Guest The Lothamer Family
Date of stay 07/12/11
Review Submitted 11/01/11

The views from the porches were spectacular and we spent several evenings out on the deck. Thanks you for this great vacation!

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Perfect!!

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Perfect!!

Guest Wolters/Brine Families
Date of stay 07/08/11
Review Submitted 11/01/11

Our stay was awesome - only wish we could have stayed another week! Thanks!

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We had a wonderful & very relaxing time here!

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We had a wonderful & very relaxing time here!

Guest Henneberry Family
Date of stay 07/02/11
Review Submitted 11/01/11

You have a beautiful cabin, which we look forward to coming back to! Thanks!

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Fabulous!!!!!

Guest Carrie
Date of stay 07/02/11
Review Submitted 07/14/11

We just returned home from a wonderful week at the Elk View Lodge! We vacationed with another family: 4 adults, 6 kids (21-9) and 2 large dogs. The description above is completely accurate and the lodge was spotless! The bedrooms were fantastic, the beds comfortable. Tile showers, wood floors and gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances gave us the luxury we were looking for in the mountains! We had plenty of pans/dishes/etc for our party of 12. The lodge was stocked with all paper products and cleaning supplies-easy to keep it clean during the week! We had a boys room and girls room downstairs-the kids loved the pool table and having their own space! We spent mornings/evenings on the deck absorbing the beautiful view. There is a wonderful fire pit on the deck with plenty of wood to burn. We felt after our weeks of searching for the perfect spot in the mountains that we did indeed find the perfect place! I would HIGHLY recommend this lodge. The price is great and the accommodations are fantastic. The owners are great to work with! You will not be disappointed!!! We did love the beauty and serenity of the one-lane mile drive up into the mountains to our private log home. I only wish we could have stayed another week! We hiked around the log home, rented a pontoon boat on Lake Glenville (wonderful!!), slid down Sliding Rock, toured the Biltmore Estate , hiked Chimney Rock and went White Water rafting on the French Broad River. I would recommend all those activities. Most activities required a 30 min-1 hour drive, however the view, privacy and seclusion of the mountain was worth it.

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Guest Larry, Cheryl, Chad & family
Date of stay 06/25/11
Review Submitted 11/01/11

This has been one of the most memorable occasions and beautiful vacations that our family has every taken. The beautiful cabin, the beautiful view and the very essence of God's beauty to our lives. We appreciate the opportunity to share this little corner of God's creation together. Thank you for sharing!!

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Guest Chad & Melinda
Date of stay 06/18/11
Review Submitted 11/01/11

We had a fabulous time at the cabin. Saw 2 elk! Thank you for providing a great vacation opportunity for us with the information about the surrounding area. We enjoyed every moment by the fire. Thanks again!

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Guest Milton & Tammy
Date of stay 12/15/10
Review Submitted 05/29/11

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) A lovely home furnished with everything we could possible need. The owners were so easy to work with. Lots of space, beautiful view and about 4 inches of snow while we were here. Perfect! We will be back!

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Guest Lloyd & Carol
Date of stay 11/27/10
Review Submitted 05/29/11

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) Great retreat and the views are fabulous. We would love to come back in the Spring.

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Guest Lloyd, Lourdes & Lexi
Date of stay 11/27/10
Review Submitted 05/29/11

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) Had a wonderful time. Great Cabin & Great View. Had a lovely Thanksgiving with the whole family. Would love to come back.

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Guest Bob & Grayce
Date of stay 11/27/10
Review Submitted 05/29/11

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) Your cabin is beautiful and comfortable. Everything we needed was here. We had a fabulous week here. A big change from our home in hot sunny Florida!

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Guest Evan (Age 12)
Date of stay 10/31/10
Review Submitted 05/29/11

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) Was best home ever! Owner had spared no expense on anything. Location - great, I come from Florida with no elevation so to see this was awesome. An adventure I will never forget. Can't wait till next time here! :)

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Guest The Daniel's Family
Date of stay 10/17/10
Review Submitted 05/29/11

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) Wonderful home for a family reunion. We had a great time in a perfect spot for a Smokey Mountain experience. Thanks a Bunch!!

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Guest The Kingsberg Family
Date of stay 08/14/10
Review Submitted 05/29/11

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) We enjoyed staying in your amazing cabin! Everything about it was incredible! :)) Thanks for the stay!

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Guest Kaitlyn (Age 9)
Date of stay 08/07/10
Review Submitted 05/29/11

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) It was so awesome here...I had a wonderful time, even though I was sick on my birthday. I had a fantastic time you know why...because god helped me get better I turned 9 nine.

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Guest Vinnie & Terri
Date of stay 07/31/10
Review Submitted 08/13/10

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) This week was incredible! Thanks so much for such a wonderful visit to your Smoky Mt. Home!

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Guest Tommy Cannon
Date of stay 07/31/10
Review Submitted 08/13/10

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK OF ELK VIEW LODGE) There was 8 of us - We All had a great time. Sure Hate to leave. Thanks so much for letting us stay.

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Guest The Prevatt Family
Date of stay 07/24/10
Review Submitted 08/13/10

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) Restful, fantastic family fun in your beautiful home! You spared no expense in making this place comfortable and homey. The surroundings are breathtaking. The children loved sliding rock and my motorcycle loving son-in-law was in heaven at the Wheels Thru Time. Our photographer lovers had plenty of subjects! This place gets a five star rating +.

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Guest The Class of 66 Girls
Date of stay 07/18/10
Review Submitted 08/13/10

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) Enjoyed the Peacock! No Elk but the view was incredible, the house is great. We all had a great time. Thanks for creating such a nice place.

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Guest The DiNunzio's
Date of stay 07/09/10
Review Submitted 08/13/10

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) A fine home with astounding views made for a great week in the mountains. We thank you for the sharing of your home for the week.

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Guest The Wilkes Family
Date of stay 06/20/10
Review Submitted 08/13/10

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK OF ELK VIEW LODGE) We had a wonderful family vacation in your beautiful home. Over the course of the week we saw 5 elk! Thanks for everything!

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Guest The DeMelo Family
Date of stay 06/19/10
Review Submitted 08/13/10

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) Thank you for the great memories we are taking home. Fabulous cabin!!!

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Guest The Redondo Family
Date of stay 06/19/10
Review Submitted 08/13/10

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) Great cabin. We came with a group of friends and enjoyed every single day of our stay. Kids had fun plying in the game room at nights. During the days, we went to visit all the surroundings. Thanks for our memories.

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Guest The Redondo Family
Date of stay 06/19/10
Review Submitted 08/13/10

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) Great cabin. We came with a group of friends and enjoyed every single day of our stay. Kids had fun plying in the game room at nights. During the days, we went to visit all the surroundings. Thanks for our memories.

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Guest The Key Family
Date of stay 06/12/10
Review Submitted 08/13/10

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK OF ELK VIEW LODGE) Truly enjoyed our vacation in the beautiful cabin with such amazing views and spending quality time with family and friends. Look forward to doing it again!

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Guest The Claude Family
Date of stay 05/31/10
Review Submitted 08/13/10

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) Having stayed here during the final construction and worked on a few projects myself, it's a pleasure to be here to see the finished result. This is the most amazing cabin, with the best views and owned by the best couple.

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Guest The Cairns Family
Date of stay 01/02/10
Review Submitted 08/13/10

Thank you for sharing your beautiful mountain home with our family. We enjoyed the view & became more comfortable with the road. We awoke to snow falling this morning - so beautiful.

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Guest Mc Donough Family
Date of stay 10/01/09
Review Submitted 09/30/09

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) Don & Kathryn, Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We made more wonderful fun memories with our dear friends from Georgia. You have done a great job furnishing your home. We loved the places you recommended!

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Guest The Campbells
Date of stay 07/25/09
Review Submitted 07/24/09

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK OF ELK VIEW LODGE) Slammin Log Cabin with chocalate smoothered smores! Soaking White Water Rafting (which we survived) Breezing Sliding Rocks, Quite & peaceful surroundings....until next time!

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Guest Savannah
Date of stay 07/24/09
Review Submitted 08/13/10

(FROM THE GUEST BOOK OF ELK VIEW LODGE) I give this 5 stars and more! I had so much fun. I slept so good every night, as a matter of fact, I am an early bird but all week I have slept till 9:00. I loved it here and I told my Mom we should do this every year! I want to bring my kids here when I get older!

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Guest The Ramb Family
Date of stay 07/18/09
Review Submitted 07/17/09

(ENTERED FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) Very beautiful. Home & View. Loving seeing all the wildlife.

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Guest The Morgan Family
Date of stay 07/05/09
Review Submitted 07/04/09

(ENTERED FROM ELK VIEW LODGE QUEST BOOK) Enjoyed the cabin, the mountains and the quiet family and friends time. Beautiful area!

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Guest The Brechers
Date of stay 06/05/09
Review Submitted 06/04/09

(FROM THE ELK VIEW GUEST BOOK) Thx so much, we loved the house! We saw elk in the driveway and got a video of them! Thx again!

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Guest Troughton/Wells Familes
Date of stay 05/25/09
Review Submitted 05/24/09

(ENTERED FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT THE ELK VIEW LODGE) We really enjoyed our time at your lovely cabin. It is absolutely beautiful & we hope to come back one day. God Bless

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Guest The Pianas Family
Date of stay 01/02/09
Review Submitted 01/01/09

(ENTERED FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) We enjoyed it very much and had a very good time at our stay. We loved the view and hope to come back again very soon! Thank you

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Guest The Fuenteis Family
Date of stay 01/02/09
Review Submitted 01/01/09

(ENTERED FROM THE GUEST BOOK AT ELK VIEW LODGE) We enjoyed your home so much. We are so glad we got a chance to stay here. So much memories at the fire pit! Thank you so much!

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Guest Joe & Parla Jarvis
Date of stay 11/30/08
Review Submitted 11/29/08

(ENTERED FROM THE ELK VIEW GUEST BOOK) Enjoyed a wonderful relaxing Thanksgiving with our immediate family - a rare occurrence!

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Traveler Reviews (62)

Simply Wonderful

Simply Wonderful

Can We Stay Forever?!

Can We Stay Forever?!

Mountain Paradise!

Mountain Paradise!

We never want to leave

We never want to leave

A Fantastic Getaway!

A Fantastic Getaway!

The view is wonderful!

The view is wonderful!

Fantastic View!!

Fantastic View!!

It is absolutely gorgeous!

It is absolutely gorgeous!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Thanksgiving Getaway

Thanksgiving Getaway

We don't want to go!!!

We don't want to go!!!

Your view is AWESOME!

Your view is AWESOME!

God bless this cabin:)

God bless this cabin:)

Thank you

Thank you

We really enjoyed your lovely home.

We really enjoyed your lovely home.

Perfect!!

Perfect!!

We had a wonderful & very relaxing time here!

We had a wonderful & very relaxing time here!

Fabulous!!!!!

Fabulous!!!!!

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