Awesome!

Guest: Suzi (United States)
Date of Stay: 01/27/12 Review Submitted: 02/01/12

We just wanted to say Thank you for letting us have the opportunity to stay at your Cottage. We enjoyed every minute of it! For homey and spacious! The home had everything we needed! Your place is located in a great area we didn't have to go far for anything. Thank you again Suzi

Owner response:Thank you Suzi! We are glad you found it convenient and comfortable. Dorie & Mike

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

Great Mountain Getaway

Guest: Randy & Brenda (Indian Harbour Beach, Florida)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/21/11

We had an awesome time at Twisted Laurel! Excellent location, beautiful accommodations,and relaxing atmosphere! We highly recommend this property and we can't wait to go back for another visit!

Owner response:We are glad you enjoyed your stay! We have you penciled in for next year. Dorie & Mike

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Highly Recommend!

Guest: Alise (Greenville, SC)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11 Review Submitted: 08/11/11

Our family enjoyed this secluded-yet-close-to-everything home. We enjoyed the convenience of being right in between Blowing Rock and Boone. The week of our visit, the mountain weather was experiencing much warmer temperatures than is typical. We were thankful this house had air conditioning on this particular week! The rental homes we have had in the past did not have a/c. Enjoying the hot tub on the porch and watching the sun go down behind the mountains was a wonderful way for our family to end each day. The owners were in constant contact with us throughout the week making sure we knew we could contact them if there was an issue or question (there wasn't). The house was very spacious and clean with three flat screen TVs in case of rain! On the sunny days we enjoyed reading on the back porch and listening to the occasional Tweetsie whistle! We are looking forward to a return visit!

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

Awesome Relaxing Vacation

Guest: Cheryl49 (Bel air, md)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 08/02/11

What a cute home to vacation in. Upon our arrival we were surprised to see the beds already made and the house was very clean. There was absolutely nothing missing in this home, we only had to bring ourselves! We so enjoyed every minute we were here, from sunsets, few rain showers, the hot tub and windows open in July! The only downfall was going home and maybe the unpaved bumpy road at the last before the driveway but....that is nothing! We even had a friend, Spot visit with us while we were vacationing. If you are looking for a getaway that has it all, this is your stop. The owners made sure we arrived ok and if the house was ok and if there was anything we needed. For the cost, you can't beat this home. We could even hear tweetsie in the distance! Can't say anything but great things. Congrats on making this a home away from home!

Owner response:We are glad you found the house comfortable and convenient for your family. Thank you for your kind words! Dorie & Mike

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

Mixed Feelings

Guest: Brad and Kimberly (Hickory N.C.)
Date of Stay: 07/13/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

I, first overlooked the fact that the house was "pet friendly". Nothing was mentioned in the description of the house but it was noted with the "paw print". Unfortunatley my wife and I have allergies to cats and dogs. I was hoping that dog/cat hair would have been exclusively on the floor but it wasn't. We did notice hair in the linens and on the comforter and most furniture. It is possible that the linens were put on the floor before being placed on the bed, so we spent our first half day cleaning some of the home and washing sheets. The home is somewhat older, no ice maker with fridge and a couple of outlets in dining room area didn't worked. Found out when my phone and computer were dead next morning after leaving them to charge over night. Also the home phone rang alot while we were there, probably telemarketers, so we ended up unplugging the phone. However, the home did have several nice features including the location. House was very private and close to everything, great view and the jacuzzi was exceptional. The owners were always quick to respond with e-mails/phone calls and maintained good comunication. After speaking with the owners on the cleaning issue they were very kind in re-imbursing the cleaning fee since it wasn't to our expectations and they seemed eager to make things right, which meant alot. Eventhough, we may not go back due to the "animal friendly" aspect, we would recommend this place to our friends who have animals and don't have issues with allergies.

Owner response:We were certainly very sorry you experienced difficulties during your stay. We encourage our guests to contact us if issues such as these arise at anytime during their stay. We have a caretaker in the area and we are also reasonably close to handle our guests' concerns. Despite our efforts to maintain good communication, the first we heard of these issues was through this review and we were unable to address them during the visit.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners.

Great place!

Guest: Julie (Venice, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/21/11 Review Submitted: 07/19/11

We stayed here for 3 weeks to escape the Florida heat, and we were rewarded with pleasant days and cool nights. No AC needed!! The location is perfect for easy access to Blowing Rock OR Boone, although the peacefulness and privacy at the house almost makes you not want to leave! The pictures on the website are very representative of the actual house- no suprises. The owners obviously take pride in the property, and it is well furnished with everything we needed to eat, sleep and live very comfortably. The doggies loved it too. We hiked the local trails every day, Moses Cone carriage trails being our favorite. Hawksnest Zipline was a great experience too, as well as Grandfather Mountain mile high bridge and wild animal habitats. Thank you for sharing your house!

Owner response:I am glad you enjoyed your extended stay and the weather cooperated. We hope you make it back this way again! Dorie & Mike

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

A great location between Boone and Blowing Rock

Guest: Aaron (Altoona, PA)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11 Review Submitted: 06/15/11

The house is less than a mile off the highway, yet very secluded. There is a beautiful view of the sunset off the back deck. There is plenty of space inside the house for the entire family.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers.

perfect views and room for all

Guest: BJ (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 05/06/11 Review Submitted: 05/09/11

We had a lovely weekend at Twisted Laurel to celebrate graduation. The house was plenty roomy with two sitting areas in addition to the spacious dining area over looking the mountain. We enjoyed lovely sunsets both evenings as well as all the necessary utensils to make a full breakfast and cook dinner. The beds and linens were exceptionally comfy and CLEAN! Hope to return for a longer visit!

Owner response:Thank you BJ! We are glad you enjoyed your weekend visit and the house worked well for you family. Dorie & Mike

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Wonderful retreat!

Guest: Cathy (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 08/06/10 Review Submitted: 08/21/10

My family of 4 plus a pooch stayed at Twisted Laurel for 9 nights in August. What a treat! The owners have done an outstanding job of refurbishing and decorating so that it has an upscale but cozy feel. All of the beds were comfortable and the upholstered furniture was plentiful and comfortable as well. (And there were plenty of lamps, which is a pet peeve of mine when there are not!) The dining room full of windows and the two decks were where I spent most of my time. The location was great too; secluded, but 3 minutes from the highway. We would recommend this house to friends and will likely go again ourselves!

Owner response:Thank you Cathy! I hope you all make it back soon. Dorie & Mike

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

Perfect!!

Guest: Kim Strickland (Fort Mill, SC)
Date of Stay: 07/23/10 Review Submitted: 07/28/10

We spent a long weekend at Twisted Laurel and it was a wonderful getaway from the blistering heat! The house was perfect for us. There were 4 adults and 2 kids and there was plenty of room for all of us. The location was great and convenient to everything. I don't know why it took us so long to take a trip to the mountains in the summer, but we will definitely make this trip again and wouldn't consider staying anywhere else!

Owner response:Thank you Kim! I am glad you had good weather and enjoyed the weekend. Dorie & Mike

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children.