Vacation Rentals by Owner

Dawson Family

Guest: Dawson Family (Rocky River, OH)
Date of Stay: 04/06/12 Review Submitted: 04/20/12

Dear Shellie and Todd, We had a wonderful time at your property! What a fabulous place to get away but still be close to everything within 10 minutes! The property is BEAUTIFUL (the pictures don't do it justice), the view was just breathtaking. The home was large enough for us and our two teens, plenty of places to go when we wanted to spread out with plenty of room to spare. Love the fact the home is close to Greenville (great shopping), Highlands, NC (great shopping), Columbia (great zoo), and Gatlinburg, TN (fabulous aquarium). The best part of the property is the outdoor wrap around porch and the brand new dock. The kids went swimming in the lake, took the row boat out, took walks...what a relaxing week! Everything was EXTREMELY clean and the home is up to date and beautifully decorated! Thanks again and we may be back (permanently :)

Owner response:I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your compliments. I hope that you were able to explore the area fully in the hopes of possibly moving in the near future.

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

The Best in Mountain Rest

Guest: dcsunflower (Rosengarten/Germany)
Date of Stay: 10/29/11 Review Submitted: 11/19/11

That was our first visit to the Mountain Rest area and it would not have been the same if we stayed somewhere else.Thanks for sharing your house with us. My husband and I loved the house and the location and we enjoyed everything about our stay. We hope to come back one day!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

The perfect weekend get-away

Guest: SC Native (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/15/11 Review Submitted: 02/12/12

I have wonderful childhood memories of visiting the area around Mountain Rest, and my wife and I wanted our 4-year old twins to share some of those experiences. We chose this house based on the glowing reviews and beautiful pictures on this site, and we could not have been more pleased. My parents joined us for a long weekend in September 2011, and we're all hoping to make it an annual event. I have rarely felt more at peace than sitting on the beautiful wraparound deck with a cup of coffee, watching the morning mist rise off the lake. We enjoyed fishing off the dock, picking wildflowers on our walk around the lake, exploring Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel, Isaqueena Falls and the Walhalla Fish Hatchery, and eating boiled peanuts from the gas station down the road and fried chicken from the steakhouse in Walhalla. I cannot recommend this house enough for a peaceful, restorative weekend away. It was perfect for all three generations of our family.

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

Beautiful Mountain Getaway

Guest: julie (Franklin, VA)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11 Review Submitted: 09/29/11

Thank you so much for sharing your vacation home with us. We had a wonderful time and found many things to do. We found waterfalls, went rafting, hiking, swimming...just to name a few. I am very picky about the places I stay and I couldn't find one thing to complain about. It was beautiful inside and out and VERY clean and comfortable. Would definately love to come again!

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

Loved it!!!!

Guest: Pam (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 07/06/11

The home was just beautiful! The lake was very peaceful and relaxing! My family had a wonderful time! It was very secluded and quiet. The area was beautiful. Homeowners were very nice and easy to work with. I definitely would recommend it to anyone as a great getaway. Pictures just don't do the home justice. Hope to go back again!

Recommended for:Families with young children

Nice Property

Guest: Fenway (Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 11/15/10 Review Submitted: 11/20/10

My wife and I stayed at this property and were very pleased with the home, decor, furnishings, deck, and outdoor areas. Loved the hardwood floors in the entry and living room. Everything was top grade and in good taste. No disapointments here. Although it rained for a day and a half, the covered deck and well stocked library of movies kept us well entertained. It would have been nice to have had better weather, but it is no problem being stuck in this house if the weather is bad. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils and serving ware. We enjoyed cooking in the well-sized kitchen with a warm cozy fire blazing in the hearth. All of the bathrooms were nice, especially the master bath and the lower level bath. Our last day was a beautiful sunny day. We enjoyed the very nice lake views and the still vibrant autumn colors. We would recommend this property to anyone traveling in this area.

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

Family Fun

Guest: SC Family of 4 (Fountain Inn SC)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 08/28/10

What a great place. It looks even better in person than the photos. Like us, you will not be disappointed. Our boys(7 & 4) Enjoyed swimming and fishing off the dock as well as the playstation video game downstairs. We hope to return next year. Thanks for allowing us to stay at your home.

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

Cool place

Guest: Family of 5 (Aiken, SC)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/10

This was a neat vacation home. Newly renovated and fun for the entire family. My children loved to geese and just being in the outdoors. Thanks for making this so much fun for my 3 children!!!!!!!!! The outdoor views were great.

Recommended for:Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beautiful House and Location

Guest: Mary (Seneca , SC)
Date of Stay: 06/15/10 Review Submitted: 06/24/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your lake house. We are a group of 5 college friends coming from 3 different states for an annual get together. Peaceful lakefront getaway is a perfect description of what you have. Loved the porch rockers and sitting room gliders, but our favorite gathering spot was the kitchen farm house table. Thanks for sharing your home; it was everything we expected and more.

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

Well worth the money

Guest: Bryan (Greenville SC)
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

Though I was unsure of what to expect, and perhaps a little bit apprehensive, I found this home to be well worth the money. I would go back with no hesitation. For those looking for a peaceful place to get-away, this is the spot; a bit off the beaten path such that you have a sense of escape, and yet no so far away from civilization that it is necessary to plan a voyage to reach restaurants, gas stations, etc. The home is quite beautiful with plenty of porch space to enjoy every side of the house – perhaps my favorite feature. Yet there is really too much to say. I walked about he home for about three days straight observing the features, furniture, and décor and finding myself wowed at the quality. In the words of the movie, Jurassic Park, “spared no expense”.

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

Guest: hofstra (Flossmoor Illinois)
Date of Stay: 01/16/10 Review Submitted: 01/16/10

Beautiful and relaxing property, fully enjoyed our week there. Owner was very accommodating to us on short notice. Everything was above expectations for our family vacation.

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Guest: Doug (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 12/27/09 Review Submitted: 12/27/09

We had a wonderful stay over the Thanksgiving weekend. The home is beautiful, comfortable, and well maintained.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/08/09 Review Submitted: 12/08/09

What a beautiful and peaceful place to stay. We had a wonderful time at this very comfortable cabin. Hope to return with our children next time.

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Guest: John168 (Tallahassee, Florida)
Date of Stay: 11/21/09 Review Submitted: 11/21/09

Exceeded our expectations, which were high, in every way.So peaceful, indoors and out ! The owners have done a great job, they obviously realize how lucky they are, everything is high qulaity and immaculate. Our party of five left all hoping to return one day.

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Guest: Cindy Patton (Venice, Fl)
Date of Stay: 11/14/09 Review Submitted: 11/14/09

What a great vacation place. Beautiful lake. Lovely home, nicely decorated. Better than expected! Great place for a group/family getaway. Plenty of privacy and sitting area's upstairs and down, inside and out. You will enjoy your stay.

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Guest: Arlene M. Megna (Venice, Fl.)
Date of Stay: 11/12/09 Review Submitted: 11/12/09

A lovely place with fine ammenities not your usual run of the mill rental types. Very clean with adequate supplies to maintain such. It would be perfect except for 1 thing, it needs an outside thermometer on tree next to porch!!!Rent and ENJOY!

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Beautiful Place!

Guest: Wendy & Dale (Columbia, SC)
Date of Stay: 10/30/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

We stayed in October 2009 and it was beautiful, we really enjoyed ourselves.

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

Guest: Tammy41 (Rochester NY)
Date of Stay: 09/11/09 Review Submitted: 09/11/09

This home is updated with modern, tasteful features but still kept the charm of a lake/mountain retreat. We most enjoyed the big kitchen area and patio overlooking the lake. Gorgeous in the morning! Looking foward to coming back sometime soon.

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Beautiful Location - Great House!

Guest: Robert Kent (Myrtle Beach, SC)
Date of Stay: 09/07/09 Review Submitted: 09/13/09

The pictures here on HomeAway do not do the house justice. Newly remodeled, the home is warm and inviting inside with comfortable beds, sofas, and chairs. The house is set on a small mountain lake that is perfect for kayaking (we brought our own) and paddle boating (one provided at the house). Even though there isn't a beach area, our four-year-old was perfectly happy swimming off the dock. The surrounding area is full of great excursions. Waterfalls, hiking, historic sites are all within a 20-30 minute drive. We particularly liked Chau Ram County Park, which is just east of Westminster. The owners have placed a guestbook in the house that has directions to all of the area offerings - a nice touch. The owner was a delight to deal with and the house was ready to go when we got there. We hope to come back again!

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

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/20/09 Review Submitted: 08/20/09

A great place to take your family for fun and relaxation. The house is great and is like a home away from home. My family thorougly enjoyed the stay and is looking forward to a future vacation there. Many things to keep you busy in the area such as hiking to some beautiful water falls, swimming and white water rafting. We spent a lot of time swimming and fishing in the lake behind the house. A great place.

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Guest: Wade2 (-)
Date of Stay: 07/15/09 Review Submitted: 07/15/09

It would be hard to envision a more relaxing retreat. The house is a delight; tastefully decorated yet homey, with large common areas open to the cool mountain breezes. Private without being isolated, with a lovely paddling lake right out the door. If you need to relax, to put your feet up and read a good book on a shady porch with a lovely view, this place is for you.

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Guest: Lee17 (Columbia, SC)
Date of Stay: 07/08/09 Review Submitted: 07/08/09

We enjoyed our week long stay at this beautifully hidden mountain retreat. The pictures don't do it justice from the website. We will plan to visit again and have recommended this home away from home to our friends and family.

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Guest: Susan W.1 (Charleston, SC)
Date of Stay: 07/06/09 Review Submitted: 07/06/09

What a wonderful, peaceful weekend we spent here in Mt. Rest. The house was even nicer in reality than in the pictures. This was the perfect place to come home to after a day of hiking and waterfall hunting. Very close to many lovely trails and falls, it has all the amenities of home and then some in my case. Not to mention fireflies, frogs and a lovely lake too! A bargain. Thank you!!

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Guest: Lori51 (Hoschton, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/09 Review Submitted: 07/02/09

VERY nice and peaceful. It's obvious a lot of care and attention to detail went into this place to make it just right for guests. Extremely quiet, very homey with wonderful views of the lake. We will definitely return and recommend it to all!

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