Fantastic retreat

Guest: Barby & Dave (Orange Park, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/15/08 Review Submitted: 11/18/08

My husband and I stayed here 11-15 though 11-17-08. It was the perfect place to celebrate my 60th Birthday. The place is gorgeous with all the authentic wood inside and out and the stone fireplace, WOW. We loved just sitting in front of the fire. It was cold and snowing while we were there and it was very nice since we are from Florida. Most of the rentals only had electric or gas fire places and we wanted a real one. The jaccuzzi is very refreshing and we enjoyed it. The view is awesome from the windows, we even saw some of the changing color still in the leaves.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Wow! What A Vacation!

Guest: Tara and Aaron (Hot Springs, North Carolina, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11 Review Submitted: 11/23/11

This mountain trip was a present to me from my boy friend to celebrate my graduation from nursing school and my birthday. Little did I know that he had more planned. On our first full day we had so much fun. We walked down to the falls, had breakfast at Trust Cafe(I love their fresh baked wheat bread), relaxed on th porch and listened to the falls and even watched a little football. As we were grilling ribeyes I was thinking how perfect the day had been. Then, my boyfriend got down on one knee and asked me to marry him! We spent the rest of the week celebrating our engagement! We have cherished our time here at the cabin, relaxing on the porch, soaking in the whirlpool tub, reading books and cooking together. We have thoroughly enjoyed this "snuggly" cabin. It had everything we needed and was the most relaxing place we have ever been. Thanks you, Steve and Cindy, for creating such a wonderful mountain getaway. We look forward to coming back here in the future and re-living our "engagement vacation".

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Amazing cabin! Beautiful location! Kind owners!

Guest: Danny (Ft. Myers, FL)
Date of Stay: 12/28/10 Review Submitted: 03/17/11

I spent weeks trying to locate a cabin to rent for our honeymoon. It was a bit challenging as I was studying in Thailand at the time. I am extremely finicky about things like this-- even more so than my wife-to-be. After much searching on-line, reading so many reviews, and great deliberation, I settled confidently on Winding Falls Cabin. I had interviewed my fiance' and asked her what characteristics she would want in a honeymoon getaway. She used the following words to describe what she thought would be ideal: cozy; cabin; good kitchen; private; mountains; forested (vs. perched on an overlook); hiking; close to small town (vs. big city); near water would be nice (but not necessary). I wrote down her description. I was so happy to discover this cabin as it so closely resembled what my wife-to-be thought would be fantastic. I kept the cabin's website and description a surprise, only providing clues to the general location. She was thoroughly surprised and impressed. It was so wonderful to discover this cabin. Steve and Cindy, the owners, have made this place to be an amazing retreat. It is so marvelously relaxing. The inside is super clean and so well decorated. We enjoyed walks through the snow and along the river, great cooked meals in their beautifully furnished kitchen, relaxation in front of the fire, and so much quiet and peace. What a joy to pull out the notebook with her original description from months before and see how closely it paralleled the qualities within and surrounding Winding Falls Cabin. On an interesting note, the day we were to arrive there was almost two feet of snow, so we were delayed in getting into the cabin by two days. Steve and Cindy were very open about the situation providing updates, extremely fair in the arrangements, and went out of their way to make our time there very special. It was a memorable place for us to unwind and relax for us "newlyweds" and one we plan to return to in the future. The cabin and their owners are well respected from what we learned in town and for sure that was our experience. Thank you, Steve and Cindy, for such a wonderful week at Winding Falls.

Owner response:We are so glad you had such a special time at Winding Falls Cabin for your honeymoon!. The snow was definitely more than normal even for December here in the mountains. But it certainly was beautiful and magical and we are happy you enjoyed your stay. All the best for your new life together! Please come back again sometime to Winding Falls! Steve and Cindy

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Amazing Getaway

Guest: Kelly Cortes (Hot Springs, North Carolina, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/31/10 Review Submitted: 03/07/11

Review Submitted by guest to TripAdvisor Amazing getaway with all the amenties of home! The cabin is so beautiful and I truly enjoyed the hiking trails and beautiful waterfalls.

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Hideaway Dream

Guest: S. Parker Topeka (Hot Springs, North Carolina, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/07/10 Review Submitted: 03/07/11

Review submitted by guest to Tripadvisor This vacation was a real gem! It was the perfect size for a romantic get-away or a break with friends. It is gorgeous and secluded. This is a place meant to be enjoyed for its location. It is a great place to get away from everything and simply relax. I would go back in a heartbeat.

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Serene Seclusion

Guest: Cheryl Weeks (Asbury, NJ)
Date of Stay: 10/15/10 Review Submitted: 11/03/10

We stayed at Winding Falls Cabin for the week of October 15-22, 2010. The leaves were changing colors, the weather perfect, the cabin exactly as shown in the photographs, perhaps more beautiful. The cabin is decorated impeccably, with every detail attended to. Whether sitting on the porch listening to the waterfalls, snuggling by the fire, or hiking to the creek, we could think of no more perfect place to get away from the world. While it is very secluded and the driveway a bit of an adventure, we brought our own groceries so there was no urgency to travel to a "full" grocery store (about 40 minutes away). The cabin has every amenity including a fully stocked spice rack and complete array of cooking utensils, wireless internet, wood for the fireplace, laundry detergent for the clothes washer, even scented candles in every room to add to the ambience. It is a relatively short drive to Max Patch, where the hike provides a 360 degree view of the mountains, then adorned with gorgeous fall colors. The jacuzzi tub provided welcome relaxation after the climb! If you are looking for a place to get away from it all, but don't want to forego the comforts of home, Winding Falls Cabin is a hidden paradise.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Beautiful Mountain Retreat

Guest: Monica (South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 10/24/10 Review Submitted: 11/02/10

We spent our honeymoon at this cabin! We loved it. The Fall colors that surrounded the cabin in October were amazing. The cabin is picture perfect--beautiful decor, stone fireplace, lovely loft bedroom, gourmet kitchen, front porch that you don't want to leave....and we loved exploring the amazing water falls. We can't wait to go back for our first anniversary!

Owner response:Congratulations an we are glad you had a great honeymoon at the Cabin! We welcome you back anytime. Steve and Cindy DuBose Winding Falls Cabin

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Peace and Quiet.

Guest: VA, Traveler (Christiansburg Va.)
Date of Stay: 06/25/10 Review Submitted: 09/30/10

My wife and I spent a wonderful 3 day weekend at this cozy cabin in June. We enjoy renting homes when on vacation. [ This was our third one just this year ] You don't always get what you want. Winding Falls was just right. Very clean, Cindy has done a loving job decorating, and VERY private. This cabin has everything you need for a carefree, stressfree vacation. I highly recommend Winding Falls for the couple that needs sometime off from the ratrace.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+.

Engaging!

Guest: Joe & Paula (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/14/10 Review Submitted: 09/25/10

Thank you Steve and Cindy for a wonderful 4-night stay at Winding Falls Cabin! We had such a nice time enjoying the cabin, waterfalls, flora and fauna! We saw wild turkeys, deer, tons of butterflies and several hummingbirds at the falls. Enjoyed hearing the rain on the metal roof one night and a much fuller creek the next day - the sound of the waterfalls was so peaceful. It was the perfect spot to pop the question! We look forward to returning in the spring and fall to enjoy the different seasons. Engaged! Joe & Paula

Owner response:Wow, Congratulations! We are so happy to hear you had a very great time at Winding Falls and best wishes for the future. We welcome you back anytime! Steve and Cindy DuBose Winding Falls Cabin

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

A romantic paradise

Guest: Charles and AMy (Bradenton, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

This cabin in the forest was absolutely stunning! Every detail in the home was obviously furnished with love. There were scented candles in every room, including the master bathroom with jacuzzi! The sound of the nearby creek continually calmed the soul, and the dozen or so hummingbirds on the deck entertained us all day long. We enjoyed a lovely picnic on one of the picnic tables down by the creekside. In the evening we made s'mores in the fireplace. During the day we sat on the deck in our PJs and enjoyed the Great Smokey Mountains displayed before us. This is a magical place of romance! We are thrilled to have found it.

Owner response:Charles: We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Winding Falls Cabin. It truly is a magical place and we know the memories are special ones! We hope to have you come back again. Steve and Cindy

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.