Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great Home Away from Home

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/19/12 Review Submitted: 05/07/12

Located in a friendly neighborhood convenient to downtown and surrounding attractions such as Dupont and Pisgah, Adele's Retreat is more like a home than a vacation rental. It is equipped with all kinds of useful items that you don't normally find in a rental, and with much better gear than the usual: sharp knives, a good selection of kitchen implements, a great collection of books, movies, and info on local attractions, patio furniture, a coffee grinder, and a bird feeder where a variety of species gather daily. It is very clean and well laid out. The beds and seating are comfortable, there's plenty of space, the wireless worked perfectly, and we found the garage and hose very useful for working on our bikes. The owner was very helpful and accessible. We'll definitely be back.

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

Transylvania Travels

Guest: Here and Gone (PA)
Date of Stay: 08/10/11 Review Submitted: 08/19/11

Our family was so happy staying at your house. There were no surprises lurking, it was just as described in the listing. A lovely house in a friendly neighborhood. Aside from being comfortable and roomy, it was a fascinating atmosphere to surround oneself with. The items you collected and displayed, along with a guide offering descriptions, were intriguing. The resources for sightseeing, activities, dining, etc. were comprehensive. We have family in the area and so have been visiting for decades, but found time to revisit several of Brevard's waterfalls and to take a trip south over the state line to visit Pretty Place at Camp Greenville. Main Street is always a fun diversion, with favorites like The Proper Pot, Celestial Music and others. Oh, and the library.. if it hadn't been for a full agenda, I could have sat down for weeks and read selections that would have entertained, taught, or challenged me. The chipmunk that visited out back in the rock wall every morning was just a bonus. I expect that if we find ourselves in the area needing shelter, that we will seek out Adele's Retreat.

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

wonderful week at Adele's Retreat July 21-28

Guest: music lover (Cumming GA)
Date of Stay: 07/21/11 Review Submitted: 07/29/11

This was our second stay at this wonderful home. Two grandparents, two parents, and a 3-year-old were very comfortable and didn't get in each other's way. Family meals with the open kitchen-dining room arrangement were relaxed and comfortable. On rainy days, it would be great to read your way through the library--no dog-eared 1985 best-sellers here! Art display is intriguing, but high enough that it's not a problem for small children--except for the "rocks from around the world" display on the coffee table, which is a kid magnet. Dinner and lunch at Hob Nob (dinner with live jazz), a world-class concert (Mahler 3) at the Music Center, gourmet take-out from Poppies, breakfast at the Bracken Mtn. Bakery, shopping on the square, cool wading at Sycamore Flats and Looking Glass Falls--just a hint of what there is to do. We'll be back!

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

Great house for a family

Guest: 99AU (Marietta, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/07/11 Review Submitted: 07/11/11

My family stayed at this house for a long weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it. We have four children under the age of 8 and the layout of the bedrooms allowed us all to be very comfortable. The house has everything you would need, a kitchen with all pots/pans, dishes, etc. and a laundry room with a washer and dryer. Lastly, the owner provided all the details that we would ever need so that we knew exactly what to expect. We plan on renting it again when we return to Brevard!

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

Just right

Guest: Stef (Lansing, MI)
Date of Stay: 06/23/11 Review Submitted: 07/11/11

This home was perfect for our stay in Brevard. With wedding festivities all weekend long, we were able to quickly and easily travel to and from all events in minutes. There were personal touches all around Adele's Retreat that made our stay very cozy and convenient. The price was incredibly affordable and staying in a home, and this one in particular, was so much better than a hotel room. The owners have made the rental process super easy and you can tell they take great pride in their vacation home.

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

Excellent Rental Home

Guest: Virginia (Charlottesville VA)
Date of Stay: 05/23/11 Review Submitted: 06/11/11

Our stay in Brevard was BETTER than expected due to the excellence of this rental home AND to the many available activities within easy reach. I whole heartedly recommend this home away from home!

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

Fabulous Wedding Weekend

Guest: Tisha (Augusta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

Our stay at Adele's retreat was wonderful! The house was clean and had everything we needed plus a lot more. It was close to town and we didn't mind the walk. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. We were able to sit in the living room and enjoy the scenic view of the backyard and we were able to photograph several different types of birds. I would definitely visit this area and Adele's retreat again.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

From Ohio

Guest: The Grantz Family (Ohio)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11 Review Submitted: 04/05/11

This house is a perfect example as to why I remain puzzled that people stay in hotels! We ENJOY the space and the ability to have some control over our diet (and food $$) by having a full kitchen. We have probably stayed at 30+ vrbo homes. Some things annoy us, like so much clutter that there is nowhere to put OUR stuff. This house is perfect. Beautifully and INTERESTINGLY decorated, but still room for US! Plenty of local information available. Clean. A garage for OUR use, not filled with THEIR clutter. Make sure you learn the back way into town - shorter than going out to Rosman and less than a mile, easy walk if you are up to some hills. Take time to explore about a 6 block region in town for great eats and shopping. Get a good map and visit as many waterfalls as you can. Then rest at your home away from home. I enjoyed the front sun in the morning and then in the backyard in the afternoon. Great to have comfortable choice of shade or sun at any time of day. Accurate and comprehensive info (you get more once you express interest) from very responsive owner. Great wireless internet, limited TV. Can't wait for our next visit!

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

Adele's Retreat

Guest: Diane (South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 10/08/10 Review Submitted: 11/02/10

Convenient to downtown Brevard, Adele's Retreat is a comfortable, well-maintained home in a quiet residential neighborhood. The visitor will delight in the art and extensive library that reflect an interest and experience in far away places. Thank you to the owners for providing information about the unique artifacts. The home is not as well-equipped for those who depend on up-to-date televisions, and for older persons who depend on good lighting for reading. But, I definitely would recommend Adele's Retreat for its location, amenities, cleanliness, and maintenance. It is an excellent place to stay while exploring not only Brevard, but also the many activities and attractions in the area.

Owner response:Glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for your helpful comments! To respond - we've added additional lighting since Diane's stay. If you are reading this review and considering a long term visit (~6 weeks or more) and TV is your deal-breaker, we'd be happy to discuss setting up cable during your visit. Please do send me an email. We currently have regular TV with local channels, a DVD player with a small DVD collection, and, since the house has WiFi, the ability to watch shows online using websites like Hulu and Netflix.

Recommended for:Age 55+

Great location, great house

Guest: Old Prof (Ocean Springs, MS, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/10 Review Submitted: 08/19/10

My wife and I and our three cats spent the month of July, 2010, at this delightful place. From the first contact Brooke (the owner) was straightforward and helpful. We moved into the house seamlessly. All was in order, all was very clean. Brooke's instructions were clear and precise. Interesting and enchanting art work and literature may be found throughout the house. The neighbors were pleasant and helpful, Brooke was very responsive to our questions, the house was cool and comfortable in the summer heat. We had a delightful time at Adele's Retreat and would recommend it highly to anyone; if you're a traveler or have an interest in becoming one, you'll be particularly charmed.

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

Pet-friendly, artistically decorated

Guest: Trailgirl (Madison, AL)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/10

Wonderfully furnished, extremely clean, pet-friendly house (fenced-in backyard!), in a quiet neighborhood, with a great location near downtown Brevard. We are repeat renters of Adele's Retreat and highly recommend the house to anyone vacationing in such a lovely area of North Carolina.

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

Cultural Experience in the Mountains

Guest: sumar (Gainesville, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/03/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/10

Although our stay was brief, the owners' gallery of artifacts and the friendly neighborhood made it a most wonderful experience. The house was clean and comfortable and our dog felt as welcome as we did. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as a take-off point for exploring Brevard and the nearby mountains and waterfalls.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/30/09 Review Submitted: 12/29/09

Delightful, well-equipped home. Sleeps six very comfortably. We enjoyed our visit even in 11 inches of snow. We would recommend this property for anyone wanting to visit Brevard or Western North Carolina.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/18/09 Review Submitted: 11/18/09

This was the perfect home for my husband and myself, our two young boys and one set of grandparents. The house accomodated us easily. It was decorated nicely. The owner has a great notebook with all the details of the house. One of the nicest perks was for the boys to have yard room to play football outside and watch a white squirrel. We would have liked cable tv for the boys and because it is college football season. (There is a tv, but no cable.) There are plenty of good adult book choices. The boys (ages 7&8) and I easily walked downtown one morning. Because we have family in Brevard, we have visited multiple times and usually stay in a hotel. I can definitely say that this was a 100% improvement. Convienent to everything.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/04/09 Review Submitted: 08/04/09

We had a great time in Brevard and the surrounding area. It's a beautiful area to visit. We truly enjoyed our stay at the house. Good central location for quick access to food, stores, downtown, etc. Waterfalls, hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, all within a short driving distance. Quiet neighborhood to retreat to when the day was done.

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