Vacation Rentals by Owner

beautiful cabin retreat

Guest: love the mountains (Advance,NC)
Date of Stay: 05/16/12 Review Submitted: 05/18/12

Well appointed cabin with beautiful attention to detail both in the farmhouse and around the grounds ! Conveniently situated right off the Blue Ridge Parkway and convenient to the quaint town of West Jefferson.You will feel right at home away from home in this special retreat!

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Lovingly Decorated, Beautiful Yard!

Guest: Connie & Jay
Date of Stay: 05/15/12 Review Submitted: 05/21/12

Jay and I are back today from a wonderful, relaxing trip to your fantastic cabin ! You must be in to interior design...your home is so lovingly decorated and all the fine touches you have added make it so very special ! The architecture of the home is so unique. What color did you use on the master bathroom walls ? like a creamy butterscotch...I love it ! We enjoyed the beautiful yard, birding, walking the loop,making a fire and star-gazing and last evening a wonderful dinner at the River House. We saw lots of good birds,rabbits and turkeys and a pileated, a flicker,tons of other birds and hooded and yellow warblers and Carolina wrens and red eyed vireos. The phoebes have fledged but we heard them singing in the mornings. Love all the work you have done on your hillside outside the back of the house. We spent an entire afternoon in West Jefferson roaming through all the lovely shops and even stopped at Shatley Springs. Stopped at the cheese factory and bought some yummy cheeses. We wanted to canoe the New River but will save that for next time. I am an avid reader and told Jay we must rent for a month, so I can indulge in some of your books. We found everything we needed at the cabin and more ! Beulah stopped by to say hello too ! We are already discussing a fall trip and we actually rather enjoyed ourselves without our little girls (dogs). Although they would have loved all the sights and smells, it gave us a freedom to roam at will. We can't thank you enough Ellen for all your help and allowing us to enjoy your beautiful home. We appreciated the Wifi info as we brought our XM radio, which was wonderful ! Take care and enjoy your summer time in the mountains too !

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Beautiful & Welcoming!

Guest: Nancy
Date of Stay: 03/01/12 Review Submitted: 03/20/12

Everything was wonderful at the Farmhouse! We loved the house and the surroundings. And, we really liked the books you have on the shelves. You have a beautiful and welcoming space and we hope to return in the future.

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Favorite House in the Mountains!

Guest: Doug
Date of Stay: 02/15/12 Review Submitted: 03/20/12

We had a wonderful time. We have been staying in the mountains for 20+ years and my wife said this was her favorite house. We even had snow the morning we left.

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Love, love, love this place!

Guest: Wally (Cornelius, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11 Review Submitted: 10/31/11

Ellen, Thank you so much for letting us stay in your gorgeous mountain home. My family and I had such a great time. The house is beautiful inside and out. We loved the decorations and "style" of the house in general. The location was so convenient. We hiked down to the waterfall just down the road multiple times and found new places to explore every time. Within an hour's driving distance, we found Price Park, EB Jeffress Park, Moses Cone Park, Mt. Jefferson Park - all great hikes for us and the kids. Sitting around the warm fireplace sipping a warm drink on a cold rainy day was a highlight of the trip. Roasting marshmallows and making S'mores by the fire pit was fun. The kitchen was so well stocked with spices, pots and pans, tools, etc. We cooked some great meals at the house and also discovered some good local flavor. The neighbors were so friendly - Joel who lives down the street was kind enough to give me about 2 hours of his time on Saturday diagnosing and fixing a problem with the battery on our car. I would have been stranded if not for him helping out! Altogether, this was a magical vacation for us and the beautiful house was a large part of that! I can't wait to come back again in the summer and canoe, go gem mining, hiking, and on and on. Thanks again - we loved it!

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

Beautiful Home

Guest: Vickie (CLIMAX)
Date of Stay: 07/15/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

This home is very clean and tastefully decorated. We had a good time and enjoyed the cool evening breezes. This is a beautiful home.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners.

Beautiful Home with Lots to Do!

Guest: Teresa
Date of Stay: 07/04/11 Review Submitted: 07/22/11

We did have a lovely time and would love to rent your home again (in the near future if this heat keeps up!). We did go to the Virginia Creeper and it was both very beautiful and very enjoyable! My husband (after he got back to normal after turning green on the hairpin ride up) and kids loved it and said they want to do it again. Thank you so much for recommending it!!! The weather was not great on Sunday when we left so we decided not to tube on the New River which disappointed the kids, but on the way out we were honored with a mother deer and her two young ones that still had their spots. On the way out we stopped at the Thistle Winery which ended up being a lot of fun for my husband and I as well as the kids since they have a creek out front that they invited the kids to enjoy in their bare feet...allowing us to relax. The two ladies that were facilitating the tastings that day were so personable and pleasant. It definitely gave me the break I need from trying to balance work and family. You are fortunate to have such a lovely getaway.

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greaat!

Guest: averageman (NY)
Date of Stay: 02/18/11 Review Submitted: 02/27/11

A lovely well equipped house and very secluded and private, the few neighbors we saw were very eager to wave hello. VERY quiet and peaceful. Notes: Litttles Gym in Jefferson was,very accomodating. Dont miss the Fresco Church just up the road in Glendale Springs and the Mountain Aire restaurant seems to be the closest place to eat in the off season. GPS is a bit sketchy up in the mountains so arrive in day light!

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Beautiful

Guest: Triangle Family (Raleigh,NC)
Date of Stay: 11/12/10 Review Submitted: 11/25/10

The Parkway Farmhouse was wonderful. It felt just like we were walking into a warm, welcoming home, not a rental house. It was great to sit on the porch in the morning drinking coffee and enjoying the peace and quiet.

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

WOW

Guest: Vickie (Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 10/27/10 Review Submitted: 11/07/10

What a wonderful home away from home. Just loved the house, beautifully decorated, fireplace to relax in front of with a nice glass of wine. My "HUSBAND" just could not stop walking around the house taking in the beauty of it all. Perfect location, right off the Blue Ridge Parkway.......if you stay here, you have just got to take the ride from Jefferson to Mt. Airy on the parkway, breathe taking views.

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Loved it!

Guest: Sally (Monroe, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/08/10 Review Submitted: 09/13/10

This house was so much more than the pictures and description given. It is very comfortable, yet wonderfully decorated. The owners have great taste. We were told they had a few CDs and some books. To our surprise they had a wide collection of many different types of music (no need to take any CDS) and a vast collection of books, from Studs Terkle to Kaye Gibson. I loved the kitchen because it is equipped with top of the line cooking materials, making me feel very much at home. The dishes are brightly colored and add so much to your dining experiences. The house is not difficult to find and is secluded enough not to be bothered with traffic or loud neighbors. We enjoyed the easy drive to W. Jefferson several times for shopping and dinner. It was the first time that I honestly did NOT want to leave when our time was up. The house is very open and easy to care for that I am not so sure we would hire the maid dervice again. I think it would be very easy to clean before leaving. One mistake we did make was not talking the trash to the dump on Saturday and bring it home with us. Needless to say, our trip home was a very fragrant one! The owner, Ellen, goes out of her way to make you stay as easy as she can. Anytime that you have a question she is very quick to reply and her directions are perfect. There is a small part of me that did not want to share what a great place this is for fear of it not being available for me when I want to rent it again. Trust me, if you decide to rent it, you will be glad that I was not selfish and shared this review.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Faith
Date of Stay: 07/12/10 Review Submitted: 07/19/10

Ellen, Everything was great. We had a marvelous time. If you could see the pictures of me sitting on the porch drinking Pomegranate Martinis.... you would know just how happy I was at your home. :-) It was the most relaxed I have been in a l-o-n-g time! I know it probably isn't easy to share your beautiful home, but I am so glad you do. You have it decorated beautifully and I loved the dishes! It was exactly the break we needed. We had lots of porch time. It was absolutely wonderful! Thanks again, Faith

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Guest: Andy
Date of Stay: 07/01/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

Ellen, Just wanted you to know that we left the house today and thoroughly enjoyed it. We watched fireworks at Tweetsie Railroad, walked to the waterfall, ate lunch at Doughton Park, and went tubing down the New River. The house worked great for us, including the fire pit. We look forward to recommending the house to our friends and making use of it again ourselves. With thanks, Andy

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Guest: Christine
Date of Stay: 11/11/09 Review Submitted: 11/10/09

Ellen, We had a wonderful weekend in your farmhouse! Thank you for sharing your little gem in the woods with us! We enjoyed every inch of the property. We walked to the waterfall, climbed the rope ladder, rocked on the rocking chairs, and enjoyed the peace and quiet. We biked the Creeper Trail, ate at Brick Stone Pizza and Sweet Aromas, and drove around on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Your recommendations and tips were very helpful. It was our first time to the area so your guidance and suggestions were invaluable. The weather was perfect! Can't think of anything that could have made it more enjoyable except for a longer weekend! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home! We would love to come back again! Fondly, Christine

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Guest: Casey & Wen
Date of Stay: 11/02/09 Review Submitted: 11/01/09

Hi, Ellen! Just wanted you to know that we had a fabulous weekend at the Parkway Farmhouse. The house was beautiful and felt very luxurious. Cruel Mountain was cool, quiet, and full of color. Thank you for all of your recommendations. We hiked around the house, ate at Brickstone and Blue Ridge Cafe, visited the frescoes, stopped at the Ashe County Cheese Company, and enjoyed german chocolate cake and wine at Sweet Aromas. Our favorite activity, though, was just sitting out on the front porch in the rockers with a good book! :) (You have so many great books there!) Thanks so much for letting us stay at your beautiful home and making it such a great getaway! Casey and Wen

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Guest: Sara
Date of Stay: 11/02/09 Review Submitted: 11/01/09

Hi Ellen. We had a great time this weekend! We did a lot of shopping so it was nice to be able to come back to a comfortable environment and relax. By the way, you have a great CD collection! You have a very beautiful home and we hope to be able to stay in it again in the future. Thanks again! Sara

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Guest: Jane & Joe (-)
Date of Stay: 09/17/09 Review Submitted: 09/17/09

Hi Ellen! We had a WONDERFUL time at your house. Thank you very much for renting it to us. Everything was so nicely done. I loved all of your colors, art work, moldings, etc!! The kitchen was great! It all "functioned" very well and was as clean as can be! Thank you very much! The flowers on the table were such a thoughtful touch. We do appreciate it. We would like to rent again, hopefully next summer. We had a great time on the trails. We walked UP the waterfalls back to the street. That was fun and an adventure! We also enjoyed the trail behind the house. We would like to do more exploring on the mountain. Everything was so comfortable and attractive. Thank you, Ellen. You have beautiful taste! It all looks great! The kitchen functions well! I missed it when I came home to my dated one! Thank you, thank you for sharing your beautiful home! Thanks again for all you did to make our vacation one of our best! Take care. Jane

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