Vacation Rentals by Owner

Wonderful Time Away

Guest: Don46 (Gastonia, NC)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11 Review Submitted: 01/02/12

It was a wonderful time away from the daily life of demands. Rick and Dana were the very best of hosts. It's great to encounter people who go above and beyond to help. Cabin fitted with all the things necessary for a great time away. Cabin and grounds are all well-kept and very welcoming in every way. We had a great time!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Our 2nd Tip to Windwalker!

Guest: Sarah39 (Winston-Salem, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/09/11

We stayed at Windwalker 3 years ago, and finally made it back for another beautiful fall weekend. We loved every minute of our trip, and wish it had lasted longer! We won't let as much time go between visits this time. This cabin has everything you need for a relaxing getaway, and is decorated beautifully. It's a great place to forget about the outside world, and to enjoy some "me-time" or "us-time". The owners of the cabin go above and beyond to make your visit the most enjoyable and relaxing experience. There was relaxing music playing when we arrived, Dana made us delicious cupcakes, and she and Rick took us on a beautiful hike up the mountain. We can't wait to visit again, and will be recommending Windwalker to all of our friends and family.

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

Great relaxing spot

Guest: Andy (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/15/11 Review Submitted: 07/22/11

The cabin is off by itself just enough to give you peace and quiet, but not total isolation. It's very cozy and is perfect for enjoying the cool mountain weather. You can hike and explore the property or take a five-minute drive to Todd for meals or river recreation. Boone is about 25 minutes and Blowing Rock 40, so there is plenty to see and do if you want to leave the property...but you might be inclined to stay and enjoy.

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

Great Little Cabin

Guest: Craig & Sonya (Houma, Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 04/23/11 Review Submitted: 05/05/11

My wife and I enjoyed this little cabin. It was very cozy and clean when we arrived. This is where you want to be if you want to get away from the busy way of life. The cabin has everyting that you need in the kitchen for cooking meals.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

Loved it!

Guest: Emily (Fayetteville, NC)
Date of Stay: 11/06/10 Review Submitted: 11/09/10

We loved staying in this cozy little cabin! It was the perfect size for what we were looking for. There was music playing when we arrived and a loaf of cinnamon bread/coffee cake waiting for us! We enjoyed hiking up the mountain behind the cabin in the early morning to see the beautiful views!

Recommended for:

Awesome Place! Can't wait to go back!!

Guest: Sherri (Deep Run, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/22/10 Review Submitted: 10/25/10

This cabin is located in some of the most beautiful mountain country there is. We arrived to the sound of music coming from the cabin, which we thought was a nice touch. This cabin has everything you need, even better cookware than I have at home! It looks small from the outside, but once you're in there is plenty of room! We enjoyed the fire-pit, and hiking the trail to the top of the mountain. We really hated for the weekend to come to an end. Sunday before we left- my boyfriend of 5 years purposed in the cabin! It was so romantic! We can't wait to spend another weekend at Windwalker Cabin! Thanks to Rick and Dana for everything!

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

Great Little Cabin

Guest: Heidi (Wake Forest, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/30/10 Review Submitted: 10/13/10

We stayed here with our 1 year old a couple weeks ago and really enjoyed our stay. The cabin was perfect for our needs. Having a fully stocked kitchen was really nice. We enjoyed cooking hot dogs and smores over the fire we built in the rock ring fire pit behind the cabin. The stargazing afterwards was amazing. A few things for people to keep in mind, this cabin is really close to the top of a mountain, which is really neat, but it also means its about a half hour drive down the mountain to the main roads that lead to Boone or W. Jefferson. Also, the cabin is off of a very bumpy dirt road, but it's not that far down it - you're on it for less than a mile.

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

very quit and peaceful

Guest: dennis (Lenoir)
Date of Stay: 08/02/10 Review Submitted: 08/10/10

Great little cabin with nice views and great host looking to please. Plenty to do close by. If your looking for a true getaway in the mountains this is it!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great stay for our family & dog

Guest: theknabs (Huntersville, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/09/09 Review Submitted: 04/19/10

This was my family's 1st trip to the mountains and 1st trip booked on here. We have to say that we were VERY happy with our choice! The cabin is exactly as described. The owners are very accommodating and easy to work with. Although the cabin is small, it houses everything that you should need - bedroom, convertible bed, bathroom & linens, stocked kitchen and fire pit. It is close to Boone & W. Jefferson. The cabin is situated on property that is separate from the owner, yet close, and provides opportunity to walk/hike, fish and explore. We wandered into Todd, NC to experience a festival that was going on while staying there and it was enjoyable. My family (+ dog) highly recommend this property!

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

Guest: Susan, Jeremy, Kaiea, and Dog (-)
Date of Stay: 10/28/08 Review Submitted: 10/28/08

This cabin is a true gem and a great bargain (not to mention pet-friendly). There were many extras including a kitchen equipped with all the basic cooking utensils, fresh coffee, cold ice water waiting for us and the best, fresh, homemade muffins. We also appreciated staying in a cabin that furnished all necessary linens (lots of extra towels, sheets, warm blankets, etc) and toiletries. The owners lived down the road and were available to answer any questions, or in our case, bring us some kid-friendly DVD’s on our rainy arrival day for our toddler. The cabin was immaculate, cozy, and best of all, centrally located to Todd, Boone, and Blowing Rock. We can’t wait for our return trip, hopefully it will be dry enough to use the fire pit and grill outback.

Owner response:You were super guests. We enjoyed meeting you and that wonderful lab. The place was left immaculate and we hope to see you again in the spring. Rick and Dana

Recommended for:

Guest: Sarah39 (Winston-Salem, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/20/08 Review Submitted: 10/20/08

Perfect for those looking to get away from it all! We loved the cabin, the decor, and the location. Plus, the owners are very nice and accommodating. We hope to return soon and will tell our friends and family about this great getaway!

Owner response:Thanks again for staying with us. You left the place spotless. We sure enjoyed getting to know you and hope to have you back again. Rick and Dana

Recommended for: