Bella Vista

Guest: Girls from LA (LA)
Date of Stay: 07/18/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/09

Repeat of girls only vacation at Bella Vista. Had another great time. Enjoyed ourselves as much this year as last year. House is great, and location is perfect. Have made reservations for summer 2010.

Recommended for:Girls getaway.

this cabin really was just Perfect!!

Guest: Kathleen K. (West Palm Beach, Florida)
Date of Stay: 11/08/11 Review Submitted: 11/23/11

The house was clean and had everything we needed and the info Lisa provided for dining and supplies was so helpful. The cabin really did have everything we could want and was just as it looks and is described on the website. I LOVED that it was dog friendly. Scout loved sleeping in bed with us just like she does at home & dozing on the chair in front of the fireplace. it meant the world that she could really relax and be on vacation with us. Someplaces say they're pet friendly, but the pets aren't allowed on the furniture, have to stay outside, etc. This place was very pet friendly & just what we were looking for. We were here for our honeymoon and have already talked about returning, either for another romantic getaway or with family and friends. I especially Loved the hot tub. it was so easy to use, we were in it a couple of times each day. And the Sleep Number bed was such a treat! We played some of the board and card games provided as we sat in front of the fireplace and we both enjoyed the books and magazines in the cabin. We thought we might venture out more but in the end just really enjoyed our borrowed home in this lovely town. We did go to Ashville one day and loved eating at 12 Bones BBQ (voted best BBQ in the nation by Good morning America.) Also, the used bookstore in Maggie Valley is a must for book lovers. SO many books they were literally PILED in front of shelves. Neat experience and we left with some new books. There were lots of places to go horseback riding in the area too. Simply put, you get more than you pay for, it's beautiful and has all the amenites and we'd love to come back.

Owner response:Thank you so much Kathleen. I work very hard to make sure my guest are very pleased with the accomodations. We hope you can return again in the future. Lisa Ankrom, Owner

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Absolute Serenity

Guest: Susan M.
Date of Stay: 07/27/11 Review Submitted: 08/13/11

There are many wonderful things we could say about Bella Vista. The view of the mountains was breathtaking, the house was exceptional very clean and well maintained inside and out, the house was totally stocked with everything we needed. The area was very special the friendlist little town we've seen in awhile. We had such an awesome time and the golf courses are beautiful unlike any we have played before. I recommend this home to anyone looking for peace and serenity.

Owner response:Thank you so much Susan. We are so happy you enjoyed your time at Bella Vista as we want to make each guest feel very much at home in our wonderful mountain retreat. Please let us know if we can help you in the future. Lisa Ankrom

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway.

Bella Vista, Maggie Valley, NC

Guest: Lin M.
Date of Stay: 08/03/11 Review Submitted: 08/13/11

The house was clean and well-appointed. The owner did an excellent job of preparing me by sending a list of supplies I might need (like soap, paper towels, etc), maps, restaurant listings, and other general information about the house and the area. I'm glad I had the supplies just in case, but I did not need most of them, as they were provided. There is about everything you could want in the kitchen. The owner also provided menus from local restaurants, which was very helpful when we wanted to go out to eat. The gas grill on the deck was very nice, and even has a side burner you can use for other cooking if you don't want to heat up the inside of the house. We used it to saute mushrooms to go on top of the steaks we cooked on the grill. They have a big hot tub on the deck, but we chose not to use it - it was the middle of the summer after all. So I can't comment much on the hot tub. The view from the deck is awesome, and we ate out there most nights and breakfasts. The beds and bathrooms were clean. The only down side we had was there was no air conditioning. We knew that of course, but at 3500 ft, we thought it would be a little cooler. We were there on one of the hottest weeks of the summer, and it generally did not get much above low 80's, but still - inside a house, that can be warm. On the upside, there were ceiling fans in every room and an extra floor fan. If I were renting in the middle of the summer again, I would take a couple more floor fans with me. Overall, I would highly recommend this house for vacation. We hope to go there again! Oh and for older folks - there are hardly any steps to deal with.

Owner response:Linda, We did have a week of unseasonable hot temperatures. For the past 10 years we have been booked for the entire summer months and have never had anyone have an issue with the unseasonably warm weather so after reading your review, we immediately went out and purchased additional floor fans for the cabin. Thank you so much and we hope to accomodate you again in the future.

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

WONDERFUL,RESTFUL WEEK

Guest: Sharon & John (Oak Island, NC )
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

This is our second visit to Bella Vista, our first being in November of 2010. This time we decided to visit in the spring....what a beautiful time of the year in the mountains. We saw new life everywhere...flowers, plants, shrubs and wild life that we had not seen or heard in the fall. My favorite being, after my year round favorite the birds, the chipmunks. The weather was beautiful and it was a pleasure to sit on the deck and listen to the birds sing and nothing else.....The evenings were cool and the days warm and sunny. Keith and Lisa, as always, saw that everything we could possibly need was in the "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" The house is immaculate and all amenities are in place...We will try to return earlier in the fall next year to see the leaves...Thanks Keith and Lisa for sharing with us.

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

A Wonderful Week at Bella Vista!

Guest: Sharon (Oak Island, NC)
Date of Stay: 11/27/10 Review Submitted: 12/13/10

Bella Vista is everything explained in the owners listing and so much more. My husband, our dog and I spent the most relaxing and peaceful week in the mountains...all of us when leaving felt like we we leaving our second "HOME" not a rental property. Lisa and Keith have poured themselves into this home and it shows everywhere you look. We so much enyoyed the birds and sitting by the fire in the evenings. So hope to come back in the spring. Thank you Lisa and Keith for sharing your beautiful home with us.

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

Bella Vista truly is a home away from home

Guest: Tammy (Tallahassee, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 08/08/10

Our family has stayed in many vacation homes over the years, and Bella Vista is definitely one of our favorites. It truly is a home away from home. The kitchen was well stocked with paper goods, garbage bags, condiments, etc., upon our arrival, as were the bathrooms. This saved me a late night trip to the grocery store that first night and was a welcome surprise. Other positives about Bella Vista: -The birds and the squirrels are an absolute delight. I loved watching them fight over the bird seed on the deck. -The beds are comfortable and the home is clean and well-kept. We truly felt like guests in a friend's home. -Location, location, location. I have literally spent my life traveling around the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina, first as a child traveling with my parents and now as a parent myself. Maggie Valley is definitely one of the best places to stay. Its away from the more "touristy" areas, yet there are plenty of restaurants and shopping nearby. And access to the National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway is close. I absolutely recommned Bella Vista.

Owner response:Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are so fortunate to have returning guest like your family. We work hard to keep the cabin clean and stocked for the next guest and it's so nice to know it is appreciated. We look forward to your next return. Keith & Lisa

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

Guest: Deborah42 (South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 05/24/10 Review Submitted: 05/24/10

What a view! You have a lovely "home away from home"! Everything from the well stocked kitchen to the easy drive up, the location, the view...all the ammentities anyone could ask for! It's private, it's peaceful, it's very tastefully decorated and it offers an amazing view! Great place to stay for anyone wishing for relaxation! And if you can't stay away from work, the wireless connection will keep you plugged in! That was a very nice ammentity as well! Highly recommended!

Owner response:We are so glad you were able to take a few days off from your busy schedule and enjoy some R&R at Bella Vista. We hope you get to return again in the near future --- just watch our calendar since we do tend to book up in advance, but would love to accomodate you.

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Guest: Bob & Marg Klein (The Villages, Florida)
Date of Stay: 02/28/10 Review Submitted: 02/28/10

We spent 3 glorious weeks at Bella Vista in August 2009 and will be back for the whole month of August 2010! Obviously we loved it! The kitchen is so well stocked with dishes, mugs, knives and appliances (actually, overstocked!) that there is hardly room for groceries! As everyone else has said the view is spectacular, the hot tub super relaxing, and Maggie Valley is a fun place to explore as well as Asheville and Waynesville. We'll be back!

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Guest: Tom & Ann Obaugh (Tallahassee, Fl)
Date of Stay: 01/11/10 Review Submitted: 01/11/10

10/2009-This is our fourth stay at Bella Vista. The amenities just keep getting better. We arrived in the rain on a Saturday, which turned into snow that night, in the higer elevations. When the Smoky Mtn. Pkwy.(441) was opened, we saw a lot of snow. A first for us in October. The furnished firewood was appreciated. First time we didn't use the hot tub though....too cold going to and from. There wasn't anything we needed that wasn't already there. We will return!

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