Blackberry Cottage... Gas Logs, Creek, Firepit, Very Peaceful!

• Just the spot

  Just the spot

  • Guest Ky mom
  • Date of stay 09/09/12
  • Review Submitted 09/17/12
  Blackberry Cottage was just what they said it would be and more. We loved the sound of the creek bubbling outside the bedroom window. The perfect location for a base if you want to sight see. We went to Mt Mitchell ( the highest elevation east of the Mississippi) The scenery was breathtaking everytime you turned around. Our trip to Biltmore was wonderful. Be sure when you go to Weaverville you check out Well Bred Bakery and Jack of Hearts. The owners showed in the pictures exactly what you get. It's too bad they cannot put sound of the running water with it! Hope to go back again!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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• Family of three

  Family of three

  • Guest Jay
  • Date of stay 07/31/12
  • Review Submitted 08/24/12
  We thoroughly enjoyed relaxing in the cozy cottage together after a long day of exploring the surrounding area. All of the attractions were a short, country drive from the cottage. Thank you for sharing your place with us and for handling all of the formal details in a timely manner. We hope to return soon.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Great

  Great

  • Guest RS
  • Date of stay 06/23/12
  • Review Submitted 07/03/12
  We spent a week in this relaxing home. It was exactly as described. We hope to vist again.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway.

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• Just as described!

  Just as described!

  • Guest GraceAwakened
  • Date of stay 05/18/12
  • Review Submitted 06/03/12
  The drive to the cottage was beautfiul. The temperature was always about 10 degrees cooler at the cottage than down in the valley (in May). We never needed the air conditioner or the heater. And, OH... believe all the reviews when it comes to the comfort of the king-sized bed! Why can't all vacation rentals invest a little more in the comfort of the beds like this one? The neighbors next door and across the road were very nice and quiet folks. I enjoyed watching the little toddler boy next door try to "help" his daddy in the family garden. The cottage was clean and smelled nice. The bathroom and bedroom looked and felt like accomodations you'd find in a nice hotel... very bright and cheery. I liked that this cottage was pet-free and smoke-free. (I LOVE pets and have several of my own, but I don't like living in their living area.) We enjoyed the library of jazz music CDs, and the flat-screen TV and sound system were perfect for veiwing the DVDs we rented from the Ingles a few miles away in the valley. Thanks to my husband, we didn't have to use the kitchen much. He fixed our breakfasts, and we ate our dinners out in Asheville which was a scenic 15-minute drive away. The kitchen seemed to have everything you might need to prepare meals. (No dishwasher machine, but hopefully you'll have someone in your party who will wash dishes for you, like I did!) We had a juvenille robin (bird) try to join us on the front porch one afternoon, but his mom (or dad?) came with his afternoon snack and lured him on down the hill away from us. A warning: if you wear a bright pink shirt while relaxing on the porch, the hummingbirds may try to visit with you also! :) It is always difficult to get a true picture of a rental situation from photos online. I think this rental was accurate in describing the cottage. The owner, Bill, was articulate and prompt with his email communications. His driving directions were easy to follow, and our GPS also worked in leading us to the remote location of this cottage. The owner was also prompt to return our deposit within just a few days after our departure. Thanks, Bill! I hope we'll be able to make another visit someday. My husband and I give this place an enthusiastic "two-thumbs-up."

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Wonderful place to stay!!!!

  Wonderful place to stay!!!!

  • Guest Sissy
  • Date of stay 10/20/11
  • Review Submitted 11/06/11
  We so enjoyed our stay at Blackberry cottage!!! The drive to & from the cottage everyday was beautiful with all the fall foliage. We enjoyed seeing the turkeys & walking up & down the creek. The sound of the water rushing from across the road was so peaceful. All the little amenities & touches were wonderful, especially sitting with a cup of hot cocoa in front of the gas log heater after the long day was great!! Even though it was so cold, we still enjoyed the weather. Just missed the snow by a few days!!! Scenic drive on the parkway, Lake Lure, Black Mountain, Hendersonville, & Asheville was great shopping!!! Our week there was great & we now want a bed like the one at the cabin. I swear I slept about 8-12 hr every night!! The local eateries were great also. Look forward to being able to come back!!!!

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

  Owner response: Thanks for staying at our Cottage and for the nice review!

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  • Guest Dennis & Sally - Derby, England, U.K.
  • Date of stay 05/19/10
  • Review Submitted 03/12/11
  A very big THANK YOU for sharing your lovely second home - we have loved everything, from the gorgeous views on the drive up here to your pretty cabin, to all the little touches, the tea, coffee, and water - we have appreciated the water especially as it has been so hot! The cabin is decorated so tastefully and you have thought of absolutely everything to make our stay special. We have enjoyed sitting on the deck with a glass of wine after a days sightseeing, looking at the birds and listening to the creek - what bliss! For any golfers, Reems Creek Golf Club is as beautiful as it is tough, but we enjoyed the golf. Thanks once again!

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  • Guest Nancy - Knoxville, TN
  • Date of stay 05/16/10
  • Review Submitted 03/12/11
  Back again! I love this place... so peaceful. The birds are chirping and the creek is flowing, it is perfect! Thank you for all you do to make this place so wonderful.

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  • Guest Paul & Michelle - Fort Mill, SC
  • Date of stay 04/18/10
  • Review Submitted 03/12/11
  Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful cabin with us. This first vacation as a little family was so wonderful and we will remember it always. Weaverville and Asheville are beautiful and welcoming. We can't wait to come back someday!

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  • Guest Anne & Jack - Lexington, VA
  • Date of stay 11/25/09
  • Review Submitted 03/12/11
  We very much enjoyed our visit here - so comfortable, attractive, quiet, and perfectly equipped. This was a superb location to visit my sister in Weaverville. We'll be back!

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  • Guest Chuck & Cathy - Kittanning, PA
  • Date of stay 11/19/09
  • Review Submitted 03/12/11
  Thank you for allowing us to share your home. It was a nice retreat after long, exhausting days at Biltmore and Asheville. Had dinner at "Steak & Wine" on Patton Ave. in Asheville - AMAZING food and atmosphere. Grove Arcade is simply one gorgeous building! Smith-McDowell House was quite interesting - enjoyed the history. And of course - BILTMORE!! What can we say?? We waited years to see it! Thanks for helping our dream come true!! The Lord bless you both!!

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Additional Fees and Taxes:

$50 one time cleaning fee

$200 deposit (will be returned afte departure if all rules were followed and all cottage items are accounted for.)