Mountainview House - Luxurious Privacy Above the Clouds

• Wonderful Mountain Getaway

  Wonderful Mountain Getaway

  • Guest Jonathon
  • Date of stay 03/01/13
  • Review Submitted 04/09/13
  The photos did not do justice to the beautifully appointed and spacious interior, not to mention the phenomenal vistas! A group of friends and I had a wonderful weekend of hiking, relaxing, and making meals together in the fully equipped and roomy kitchen. We also spent quite a few hours lounging by the wood-burning fireplace while playing games and enjoying good wine. For this first visit, it was a treat seeing snow on the mountains beyond the deck as well as snowflakes whirling above us. I look forward to returning when flowers will be in bloom, or when autumn colors adorn the trees. Thanks for a great weekend. Everyone was thrilled with the weekend and looking forward to a second visit.

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

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• We stayed on top of the world!

  We stayed on top of the world!

  • Guest Erin
  • Date of stay 10/26/12
  • Review Submitted 01/20/13
  Fall colors came early this year and we were afraid that we had just missed them. But the beauty of this view overlooking Nantahala Lake and the Smokies is never diminished by season change. We have been to this cabin in August and late October and have been mesmerized by the vistas each time—whether it be fog settling in the green valley and over the lake or the reds and golds of the waning leaf change of oaks and sugar maples. Dinner in late summer on the deck included a gorgeous sunset and entertainment provided by miniature flying squirrels in the feeder after dark. I can’t say enough about the natural setting of Chris and Pam's cabin. Pictures of the inside of the house do not do it justice. It is spacious, yet has a cozy feel. The architecture, décor, lighting and color scheme are classy and inviting. Windows are plentiful and bring the wooded scene inside. Unlike most places one rents, this cabin has all the comforts of home, including computer access, satellite TV, woodstove, a fully stocked kitchen, a grill for barbecuing and even a telescope for stargazing. Pam and Chris have put together a notebook full of the activities in the surrounding areas—hiking, boat rental, horseback riding, restaurants, etc. We fully intended to do some hiking and exploring during this last stay but found ourselves just lazing around this comfortable home-away-from-home and enjoying the gorgeous, dynamic view. I highly recommend a stay at this house “above the clouds.” We’ll definitely return again and again!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Winter in the Mountains

  Winter in the Mountains

  • Guest Susanne and Stewart
  • Date of stay 12/26/12
  • Review Submitted 01/17/13
  A week at Mountainview was the perfect thing for our family. The house was nice and the location was adventerous with great hiking out the back door. if we had our own place in the mountains, it would be like this one!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• "There are no shortcuts to any place worth going"

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  "There are no shortcuts to any place worth going"

  • Guest John, Barbara and Family
  • Date of stay 12/18/11
  • Review Submitted 12/10/12
  What an incredible retreat - comfort, splendid views and delightfully off the beaten path. Our family spent a rejuvenatng Thanksgiving week completely surrounded by nature, loved ones and peaceful quiet. The weather was fantastic, the sunrises and sunsets vibrant and the kitchen/dining area plenty equipped for legendary feasts. :) Many, many thanks ~Scanlon Family 11/29/12 *from Cleveland, OH + Ames, IA + Olive Hill, TN + Boone, NC

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• Beautiful Mountain Retreat

  Beautiful Mountain Retreat

  • Guest John
  • Date of stay 10/12/12
  • Review Submitted 11/04/12
  Your MountainView House had everything we could wish for. All the comforts of home plus a view of the mountains that kept changing. From full sunshine under a cloudless sky to dancing shadows with shifting clouds. Early morning mist would burn off to reveal the mountains that seemed to move back and forth, sometimes near and sometimes far in the distance. Your 'guide book' was full of different ideas of what to do or see in the area. We enjoyed hiking many of the trails and searching out waterfalls. The drive to each day's destination was a treat in its self. Photography ops at every turn or crest of a hill let us capture feelings and memories to hold for a lifetime. Back at the MountainView House each evening, we found everything we needed in your well equipped kitchen to make dinner. Then sat on the deck and watched a glorious sunset mark the close of another wonderful day. The quiet of the mountain evening/night gave us time to relax and reflect on the beauty of the world around us. Thank you for sharing your beautiful get-away with us. We're telling all our friends how great it was. We'll be back!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• marvelous time all ten years!

  marvelous time all ten years!

  • Guest Liz
  • Date of stay 10/20/12
  • Review Submitted 10/25/12
  My partner and I have been staying here for ten years and are totally satisfied. It is more luxurious than our rather simple home. The number one item for me is it is at the top of a mountain with a vast panorama of a view, no people or cars driving by, and very peaceful despite growth in the area. I would recommend the house to anyone. There are multiple outdoor activities in the area for young people and families, and the owners leave a notebook there full of hikes and paddles. Because we are old, we make the steep drive to the top once and then hang out for three days enjoying reading and bird watching on the deck, sports in the TV toom, catching up on wireless correspondence, and cooking in the modern kitchen. The highlight of each day is the sunset over the distant mountains, viewable from both huge living room or master bedroom. Yes, each year the property has been immaculately maintained and cleaned. I think our continued rental speaks for itself.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Birds, View!!

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  Birds, View!!

  • Guest Yvonne and Clark
  • Date of stay 08/18/12
  • Review Submitted 09/20/12
  Pam and Chris, Thank you so much for the generosity in sharing your home. Your attention to detail and the needs of guests is absolutely amazing. This just might be the most healing and peaceful place on earth. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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• Fantastic mountain adventure base!

  Fantastic mountain adventure base!

  • Guest Mike L.
  • Date of stay 06/30/12
  • Review Submitted 07/10/12
  The house is open, light and clean, with a fantastic view of the Nantahala valley from the deck. The kitchen was great, plenty of work surface, and better stocked with pots, pans and utensils than any other house I've rented (and there have been many). Pam even took a crock pot up, at our request. The road is gravel, and the twisting mountain roads may not be for the faint-hearted, but you are driving in the mountains, and should expect some sharp turns and steep hills. We hiked in the national forest, along the AT, explored the lake by boat (book this in advance!), and rafted the Nantahala. The kids (aged 9 & 17) loved the house and the adventure. The parents loved the house, what we could easily do nearby, and the pleasure that was communicating with Pam. Can't wait to find an excuse to come back!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Repeat retreat...

  Repeat retreat...

  • Guest Jeff
  • Date of stay 11/22/11
  • Review Submitted 11/28/11
  We just got back home to our Florida home yesterday, after a wonderful Thanksgiving week at Pam & Chris' place. This is our second stay, the last one being in late October, 6 years ago. How anyone can find anything negative to say about this place is beyond me and makes one wonder about other issues....My wife, daughter (now 19) and I had such an easy and relaxing time that I look forward to a next opportunity. For a 19 year-old to want to spend a week with her family speaks volumes about this place! The ride up the mountain, to me, is amazing. Sure, you have to be careful, but you absolutely know that you are about to be rewarded as you climb higher up the mountain....and then...there it is! Wow! I have a very stressful job and the stress just drains out of you almost as soon as you arrive. Time is the only negative...as the days seem to go by too quickly. All I can say is thank you, Pam and Chris for sharing your haven with us. We always try to leave things as nice and clean as we find them. What a great place to give Thanks!

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

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• Wonderful Rental!

  Wonderful Rental!

  • Guest Mary
  • Date of stay 07/24/11
  • Review Submitted 08/25/11
  What a beautiful home! Pictures and listing do not do it justice! Windows galore with beautiful views. Nicely decorated with comfortable furnishings and a fabulous art and book collection. VERY clean and well equipped. The view of the mountains from the deck and dining room is wonderful. What sunsets! It was nice to be up in the canopy. The birds, especially hummingbirds, kept us entertained for hours. The road and driveway was easily traversed by both a small SUV and a sports car. Great t.v. room with a plethora of stations, including movies and weather. Stereo and good wifi. Close to rafting, hiking and swimming. Short drive to groceries, great BBQ joints, concerts waterfalls, shopping and antiques. Owners are VERY accommodating and a pleasure to deal with. NO complaints! Highly recommended! You won’t want to leave!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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$100-$200/night (for less than 7 nights) .. $600-$1000/week.
2-3 night minimum required during Holidays & High Season.
$150 Deposit required to reserve dates. 21 day cancellation notice.
Rented by the night, week, or month (inquire about monthly rate).
Contact any season for special rates!

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.