Room/cabin with a fantastic view!

Guest: Jack Sprat (Davidson, NC)
Date of Stay: 08/03/09 Review Submitted: 09/13/09

My wife and I spent a month at the "Mountainside Cabin" near Blowing Rock, NC, and had a fantastic time. The cabin was excellent for our needs, clean, modern yet rustic, functional Internet and satellite TV. Beth and Bob are tremendous hosts. The cabin is off the beaten path with excellent hiking and birding right outside the door. Of course, Blowing Rock is a groomed-to-zoom town with many amenities. The Blue Ridge Parkway is minutes away. We cannot recommend the cabin more highly; we look forward to returning as soon as possible. Very good value; good facilities; nice deck; great grill. Outstanding all around!

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

Relaxing and comfortable

Guest: Gary and Ginger (New Orleans, LA)
Date of Stay: 10/25/11 Review Submitted: 11/17/11

What a great place! The last week of October, we stayed at this cabin for two nights. The inside of the cabin was clean as a whistle and the beds were quite comfortable. It's obvious Bob and Beth have put a lot of work into this property. We were at the end of a 10 day vacation in western N.C. and Virginia, and hadn't been taking the time to relax like we should have. Our first night, we built a fire in the fire ring on that large patio, watched the sun set, and stayed up talking until way in the night. That was the most relaxing time we spent on the whole trip. We could've spent a week here with no problem. The cabin is so close to town, yet we felt pretty much alone on the side of the mountain. We also enjoyed having our morning coffee on that big deck. We looked at a lot of cabins on VRBO and they begin to look alike after awhile. Maybe it was the view from the deck and patio, but something caught my eye about this one. Boy are we glad we followed our gut and rented Mountainside. We kind of ran into Bob by accident because we got there a little early and he was putting some fresh linens in the bedrooms. He took some time and shared with us about the history of the place, some neat things to do in town, and told us we were welcome to hike all over the property. Next time we will do that, and there WILL be a next time. And hey, spend the 6 bucks apiece to tour The Blowing Rock. It's worth it.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+.

Perfect size/cozy cabin

Guest: Julie (Columbia, SC )
Date of Stay: 02/04/11 Review Submitted: 02/07/11

My husband and I came up to The Mountainside Cabin for a weekend with another couple and their 3 year old daughter. It was the perfect amount of space for us. When we rolled in there was a lot of fog and it was hard to see anything, let alone the amazing views we read about. We came in late Friday night. Then Saturday morning left to go to Appalachian Ski Mountain (which is a quick 15mins from the cabin). When we came back Saturday the fog had lifted to show the amazing view off the back of the house. Perfect! The beds were very comfortable and we all slept well. Everything we needed, we found; linens, towels, plastic bags, videos, and a great guest book that gave good restaurant recs. I know when we come back for another weekend to enjoy the mountains, we won't hesitate to stay here again. Thanks Beth and Bob!

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

A wonderful place to escape!

Guest: Ed (Triangle)
Date of Stay: 10/13/10 Review Submitted: 10/16/10

Our family had a wonderful three-day getaway to this wonderful cabin. We did have a slight water issue our second day, but the owners were quick and kind in getting it fixed. The view is wonderful, the proximity to town is great and its amenities are perfect for a casual trip to the mountains! We'll certainly be back.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.

Look no further...

Guest: JCPeg (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 12/31/09 Review Submitted: 02/01/10

What a wonderful place to bring in the new year! This cabin is clean and comfortable with beautiful views. So quiet and secluded, it's hard to believe you're only minutes down the road from all the amenities of Blowing Rock. A great property for enjoying a hike without having to drive to a trailhead or just relaxing on the expansive deck. The owners, Beth and Bob, are also great to work with in every way - from their super-responsive communication to first-hand knowledge of the area and helpful updates on weather conditions leading up to our visit. Thank you for a great stay. We can't wait to visit again!!!

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

Guest: JCPeg (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 02/01/10 Review Submitted: 02/01/10

What a wonderful place to bring in the new year! This cabin is clean and comfortable with beautiful views. So quiet and secluded, it's hard to believe you're only minutes down the road from all the amenities of Blowing Rock. A great property for enjoying a hike without having to drive to a trailhead or just relaxing on the expansive deck. The owners, Beth and Bob, are also great to work with in every way - from their super-responsive communication to first-hand knowledge of the area and helpful updates on weather conditions leading up to your visit. Thank you for a great stay. We can't wait to visit again!!!

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Great place!

Guest: JeremyD (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 11/15/09 Review Submitted: 11/24/09

A wonderful, clean, comfortable cabin in a nice secluded area. Great view from the porch!

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

Guest: JeremyD (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 11/24/09 Review Submitted: 11/24/09

A wonderful, clean, comfortable cabin in a nice secluded area. Great view from the porch!

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Guest: Leah17 (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 11/08/09 Review Submitted: 11/08/09

We loved our stay at this cabin in late October. The view was amazing with all the fall colors. The accommodations were just as they are described and very comfortable. Hiking in the woods around the cabin was one of our favorite parts of the trip. Would definitely stay here again.

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Guest: Mary and Jed Peterson (Cornelius, NC)
Date of Stay: 11/03/09 Review Submitted: 11/03/09

Thank you for "hosting" my birthday weekend with my husband and stepson on our first (but not last!) visit to Mountainside! Your cabin is beyond cozy, with a spectacular view. Even though our weekend was rainy, we were pleased to find out that we had plenty of options for things to do while we were at the cabin-- movies and games galore! We were looking for a quiet, serene retreat, and certainly found it. Thanks for sharing your home with our family!

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