4BR Cabin, 5 Acres, Rushing Trout Stream, Hot Tub, Pool Table

• " Wonderful Getaway"

  " Wonderful Getaway"

  • Guest Ray
  • Date of stay 11/01/12
  • Review Submitted 01/09/13
  My wife and I and another couple stayed at this cabin 11/1/12 - 11/4/12. We have stayed at several in this area and I have to say that this home by far was the "Best". My wife and I slept on the main level master and our friends stayed in the lower level. We ate dinner nights upstairs then hung out downstairs shooting pool and hanging out in the hot tub. The area surrounding this home was beautiful.... the stream, mountainside, landscaping, etc...We made a phone call and firewood was delivered right to the wonderful fire pit overlooking the stream. They even brought kinlin for starting the fire!!! The inside of this home was fabulous, just like the pictures. Everything that was told to us as well as sent to us was exactly llike it was!! We have stayed at this owner's other location just up the road from this one and had the same experience there also......another wonderful place!! We will definitely be back, we are thinking of doing a big family get together and also using the two small cabins that are located right next to this " Mansion". I would definitely recommend this property to anyone considering a getaway to the mountains. Being just a quiet getaway for Two or bring the whole Family!!!! Ray & Donna ( Clayton NC )

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

  Owner response: Thank you for sharing your experience. We pride ourself in making it a wonderful experience for all and appreciate all feedback so that we can continue to improve when necessary. We look forward to your return.

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• family member evalutation

  family member evalutation

  • Guest Fran
  • Date of stay 11/19/12
  • Review Submitted 11/29/12
  There were not two bedrooms on the main floor. One of the bedrooms was a loft above the main floor.This should be noted in the description as we were told by Jackie, there were two bedrooms on the main floor.Since heat rises, it is very difficult to control the temperature in the loft area. The bathroom shower in the basement was not clean! There was no hand towel rack near the lavatory. They had been ripped off and not replaced. There was no toilet paper holder and the towels were truly rags. The couch provided in the basement was horrible to sit on, much less use for sleeping. The bed in one of the basement bedrooms needs to be replaced. It slants to the center and is difficult to sleep on. The extra blankets are kept in moth ball closet and are not usable when taken out of the closet because of the smell. The kitchen is very poorly stocked. The frying pans are very dangerous to use because the teflon coating is scratched and coming off.The baking sheets are not in acceptable use. All of the cookware is in poor condition Although there are 2 kitchens, the basement kitchen had very few facilities. .If rented for a week at a time, toilet paper, paper towels, bottled water should be provided. The water was so bad, use of the hot tub was limited because of the bad water and smell. This is a beautiful property and house, but needs MAJOR deep cleaning. Propeertyis not sutiable for anyone who cannot climb stairs. There were 3 elderly adults in our group and that is why we needed the two bedrooms on the main level. This should be noted in the description of the house.I would not recommend this property to future renters.

  Owner response: We are sorry for the inconvience you experienced at our place. If you would have contacted us during your stay we would have fixed all the housekeeping issues for sure. We have changed the description to explain the the layout of the main level bedrooms. We encourage our Guests to let us know if things are not satisfactory during your stay by providing phone numbers for local contacts as well as us as Owners. Thank You

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• Group Getaway

  Group Getaway

  • Guest fhsocva
  • Date of stay 02/24/12
  • Review Submitted 02/27/12
  A group of friends and I rented out this cabin and had a great time. It is right on the stream, near a few hiking trails, and has a great front and back yard. The hot tub was perfect for the chilly weather (we went in February). The living and dining rooms have ample seating, and the pool table downstairs is in good condition. The upstairs bedroom doesn't quite show in the pictures that it is a loft, but it is still relatively private. The kitchens are equipped with utensils, pots, pans, and baking sheets, and the grill works great as well. This is the perfect spot for a long weekend getaway. Bring some dvd's though incase it's raining and the direct TV doesn't work!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, girls getaway, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Family Christmas Gathering

  Family Christmas Gathering

  • Guest Bonnie & Gary
  • Date of stay 12/20/11
  • Review Submitted 12/27/11
  Our family Christmas gathering (7 adults & pets) at Whispering Pines was great. The home is beauitiful and comfortable. The jacuzzi, creek, hiking, and fire pit kept us all happy - snow would have been a bonus though! It was a short drive to Blowing Rock which is a quaint little town that we thoroughly enjoyed. The water is well water so there is an odor at times but we brought drinking water so it was not a big deal. The back deck is a great place to relax and drink your coffee each morning enjoying the creek and mountains.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• Family Christmas Gathering

  Family Christmas Gathering

  • Guest Bonnie & Gary
  • Date of stay 12/20/11
  • Review Submitted 12/27/11
  Our family Christmas gathering (7 adults & pets) at Whispering Pines was great. The home is beauitiful and comfortable. The jacuzzi, creek, hiking, and fire pit kept us all happy - snow would have been a bonus though! It was a short drive to Blowing Rock which is a quaint little town that we thoroughly enjoyed. The water is well water so there is an odor at times but we brought drinking water so it was not a big deal. The back deck is a great place to relax and drink your coffee each morning enjoying the creek and mountains.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• Great location, but that is all.

  Great location, but that is all.

  • Guest Maria
  • Date of stay 11/04/11
  • Review Submitted 11/18/11
  The location of this house is perfect, the surroundings are beautiful but the house has a lot to be improved. The owners have a lot of rules and regulations for the renters but they are not keeping up their end of the bargain. The biggest issue was the kitchen. For starters the dishes were dirty, we figure out why- there was not a machine dishwasher detergent to be found. No single sharp knife, no decent frying pan, no martini glasses, broken icemaker etc. So, for a place where you have to leave tips to have the trash taken out and where you have to start the laundry before you leave and that charges that much per night this was not the best value for our money.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers.

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• Carroll June 2011

  Carroll June 2011

  • Guest Doc
  • Date of stay 06/25/11
  • Review Submitted 07/04/11
  A great, spacious cabin. It was great for the kids to have their own rooms. Everyone enjoyed the stream to the rear, catching crawfish and tubing in the deeper channels. If you're seeking peace and quiet, this is the cabin! 30 minutes to ANYWHERE and no traffic. Drawbacks: Only cell phone/internet signal is at the end of the drive, about 100 yards from the house. Furniture could use an upgrade in the Living Room and Kitchen, as some of the chairs are wobbly and you have to be careful not to break them. There was also a ground short in the hot tub which I think the electricians got fixed after having the local electrical company involved. However, it was the creek for the kids and the space that I wanted, and this house certainly fit that. Manager of the house is the previous owner and was Johnny on the Spot for any problems. Despite the drives to nearby destinations, everyone loved the cabin, even the dogs. Thanks for a great trip Bill.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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Additional information about rental rates

Holidays and summer may require longer stay

Weekly rate $1495 plus tax and cleaning fee