Prichard Family Reunion

Guest: PaulDeb (St. Petersburg, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/15/09 Review Submitted: 08/03/09

We had a wonderful family reunion. What a perfect place to have it. We went to the Biltmore, White water rafting, hiking trails and enjoyed downtown Black Mountain's shops. There was so much to do at the cabin that we just stayed and enjoyed ourselves there too. Plenty to do for the kids too( they loved the campfires) The hot tub was a bonus. The cabin is beautiful and cozy at the same time. Everything you would need is there. It was awesome to just sit on the porch rockers and enjoy the view. Thanks again for sharing your home away from home. Paul and Debbie

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

50th Birthday getaway

Guest: rhonda (Erwin TN)
Date of Stay: 11/11/11 Review Submitted: 11/16/11

Had a wonderful relaxing time. The cabin was perfect. The road leading to the cabin was a little rough if driving a small car. The perfect place if taking a pet, our little dog enjoyed it as much as we did.

Owner response:Glad you had a relaxing vacation. Yes, you are correct there is a 1.5 mile drive on a gravel road. Two-wheel drive is acceptable except for Jan/Feb with possible heavy snow.

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

Great Cabin, Great Place

Guest: Cindy F.
Date of Stay: 10/28/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

The cozy cabin was better than expected. The views, grounds, hiking areas right out the door were great. And, in 20 minutes, you could get to anything you might need.

Owner response:Thankyou, we are glad you enjoyed yourselves!

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Great Time

Guest: Teresa P.
Date of Stay: 10/20/11 Review Submitted: 10/26/11

Thank you very much for allowing us to stay in your cabin. It is a great location, and is a great time of year for a visit. We had an excellent time and enjoyed the accomodations!!!

Owner response:Glad you enjoyed the fall seaon with the changing leaves!

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honeymoon stay

Guest: michael
Date of Stay: 10/10/11 Review Submitted: 10/17/11

We had a wonderful experience staying in your cabin. Upon arrival, we felt like we were entering our own home and not some rental. The cabin decor was beautiful. Sherri has everything there including a wine bottle opener (which we forgot) to make your stay relaxing and the cabin was meticulously clean. The hot tub was very relaxing, functioned properly and clean. As it was our first time to the area, my wife and I are planning a trip in the spring and will most certainly be staying at one of the mansells property's. The Black Mountain area was a wonderful area with quaint shops, clean grocery stores and beautiful scenery yet close enough to Asheville and other area excursions. Thank you Sherri for providing a wonderful experience for us.

Owner response:We are glad you enjoyed your first trip to Black Mountain and our cabin. It is certainly a charming town! Thanks, Sherri & Larry Mansell (owners)

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Wonderful Mountain Get-Away

Guest: Mari
Date of Stay: 03/13/11 Review Submitted: 09/20/11

What a perfect vacation spot for everything you want to do when visiting the Black Mountain/Asheville, North Carolina area. The property is so wonderful and anything you want or need is a close drive away. Wonderful sightseeing & great restaurants, even a a great store nearby for anything you might have forgotten to bring.The cabin is brand new and is equipped with everything you could possibly need. It is beautifully decorated and very comfortable and clean. There is a great porch outside with comfy rockers & a hot tub overlooking a beautiful pond and fountain. Thanks so much for such a great retreat. I had a wonderful time and cannot wait to go back and enjoy with the rest of the family.

Owner response:Yes, for our nature lovers, being close to town is a big advantage too. Thanks!

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

Great Hideaway

Guest: nathan m. (Sarasota, Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/26/11 Review Submitted: 09/05/11

My husband I stayed here for the weekend of my cousins wedding. This was our first trip to Black Mountain. How quaint!!! We were originally intimidated by the gravel road to the property, but it was well worth the trip. We arrived at the most serene setting with a large pond . At night we would have night cap on the porch in the jacuzzi overlooking the lighted fountain. And, you could see so many stars out in the eveving. The cabin came equiped with EVERYTHING we could possibly need, and was super clean! We will be back to visit.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

was better then we expected!

Guest: Michelle K.
Date of Stay: 08/21/11 Review Submitted: 09/02/11

the listing was 100% accurate, we found the property comfortable, with all the amenities we needed (we do suggest adding a printer). We also noted that a lot of thought had been given to little details, nick knacks from the area, the hot tub and the fire pit and horse shoe game outside by the lake. The area was a great experience, and the cabin gave us the opportunity to come back to a scenic and comfortable setting. We found the property clean, and everything was in working order. Comfortable beds, plenty of towels and extra blankets and pillows. All our questions and requests were answered in a timely manner before we left by Sherri (the owner), who we found to be more then helpful and informative. We loved Morning Glory Cafe, its at the bottom of the mountain so a great location to stop for breakfast on your way to starting the day. We became regulars there, their food is amazing. We tried them for dinner one night, worth trying, great! We also loved Phil's BBQ & mini golf, the food is amazing, and we even left them a Yankees hat to add to their collection. We do not recommend Coach House Seafood, we all three come to the same consensus: The worst restaurant we had eaten at in our entire lives. Black Bird was also excellent, but you should know the prices are costly, even compared to New York standards. For rafting we definitely recommend Huck Finn Rafting Adventures, we pre booked with them, and their service and guides on the river were very professional. If you go to Chimney Rock, we definitely recommend eating breakfast (or early lunch) at Ginny's in the town. We sat on the outer deck by the river, the view was worth a million dollars. The elevator at Chimney Rock was out of service, so the 474 stairs up was an adventure. I would recommend if you are traveling during off season checking the attractions up front. We found quiet a few places were already closed during the week as the schools had gone back, and were only open on weekends (i.e. paddle boats, local beaches etc).

Owner response:Thank you for your helpful feedback for our future guests. As you stated, there are many great restaurants in Black Mtn just 10 minutes from our property. We hope you visit again to try some more.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

NC Vacation - Black Mountain

Guest: Tony M.
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

We had a great time out in the cabins, property maintance was great, views are spectacluar. Joey, my son, said it was better than staying at a 5 star hotel. The home is quaint and a great getaway

Owner response:We love it when the kids give us high ratings too. Thanks, Owners

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great Getaway

Guest: Patricia M. (weston, florida.usa)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 08/28/11

We had such a great time at the cabin, it was so worth the mile gravel road drive, which ends at a beautiful pond and fountain. The hiking and tubing was a lot of fun for our family, and we so enjoyed the bon fires at night. The cabin very well maintained with every amenity you can think of. I highly recommend it and will be back again. Patricia M.

Owner response:Thank you, for your feedback.

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