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"Amen Corner" Log Cabin - You Won't Want to Leave [#91784] | View Property
Boone
Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Summer Rates $188-$230/nt - $1,128 wk
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Traveler Reviews (69)
Thank you for sharing
Guest: Gib, Zim, Alex
Date of Stay: 03/25/12
Review Submitted: 04/29/12
Thank you for sharing your cabin with us. We felt at home in "Amen Corner". We had everything we could possibly want here. We will be back for sure. Couples weekend.
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More than we expected
Guest: Wil Family
Date of Stay: 02/26/12
Review Submitted: 03/14/12
We had an awesome stay! Cabin was a lot more than we expected. Many great memories made this weekend. The hot tub was nice after a long day of skiing. Thanks so much for everything.
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Awsome
Guest: Jeff, Alicia, Chase, Shane, Noah
Date of Stay: 02/12/12
Review Submitted: 03/14/12
We had an awesome time here at Amen Corner. It snowed twice which was hard to believe since it was almost 70 the week before. We hope to be back next year for more memories.
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Wow
Guest: Selby
Date of Stay: 01/15/12
Review Submitted: 03/13/12
Wow! Amen Corner was such a delight from the moment we stepped in. Thank you for a great comfortable experience. All you need in one home....with lots of laughs and memorable moments. We hope to stay again.
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Wonderful cabin
Guest: Rod family - Miami Lakes, FL
Date of Stay: 12/26/11
Review Submitted: 03/13/12
Wonderful cabin! My family has never stayed in a cabin that is so organized and fully stocked with amenities for all to enjoy. Amazing views. Many guests have visited and yet it still looks brand new. Thank you for opening your doors to my family we created wonderful memories here.
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Guest comment 11/27/11
Guest: Michael, Brenda, Jeremy, Rachael, Josh
Date of Stay: 11/27/11
Review Submitted: 12/04/11
So much to do and so little time. Wonderful fully comfortable retreat with great view. Will look forward to coming back.
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Guest comment 11/20/11
Guest: Susie, Kim,Paige, Becky & Jill
Date of Stay: 11/20/11
Review Submitted: 12/04/11
We had a wonderful time in Amen Corner. We loved Amen Corner and the beautiful view. We hope to come again soon. Our favorite area was the cozy loft and we watched multiple movies here. Thanks again.
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A great place to unwind
Guest: Bnc
(Huntersville NC)
Date of Stay: 10/24/11
Review Submitted: 11/02/11
What a wonderful cabin and setting. If you were taken blindfolded to the cabin you would think you were hundreds of miles from civilization, not 10 minutes from downtown Boone. The cabin is like a five star hotel and the ammenities are awesome. There is something to do for the entire family or just sit out the large outside deck and relax. My son and I will remember this trip for the rest of our lives.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Guest comment 10/17/11
Guest: Stewart
Date of Stay: 10/17/11
Review Submitted: 12/04/11
What a wonderful home to stay in, our second visit here. Fall is beautiful in this part of the country.Thanks for making our stay most pleasurable.
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Guest comment 10/3/11
Guest: Des, Andy, Vicki, Charles
Date of Stay: 10/03/11
Review Submitted: 12/04/11
We had such a wonderful time here. Snow! shopping, Danial Boone Inn, Grandfather mountain. But the best times were with each other here.
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Do we have to leave?
Guest: Angie
(Waleksa, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/15/11
Review Submitted: 09/16/11
Fantastic, Beautiful, Relaxing...I could go on forever! We have been coming to Boone for over 20 years and this has been one of the most wonderful trips for our family. I have felt the peace here that our family needed to relax and reconnect. Last night, my husband and I enjoyed the views from the back deck. As I write, I am listening to my teenager and his Dad play ping-pong and the laughter is intoxicating. The teenager asked if we could come back to this exact house. (That is a MAJOR compliment). I can not thank you enough for sharing your home with us. I could write more, but the hot tub is calling my name...can you hear it?
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
My stay at Amen Corner
Guest: Jack
(Ormond Beach,Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11
Review Submitted: 09/06/11
It was a very relaxing time at Amen Corner. The cabin was so well stocked with beautiful views, games,hot tub and peace and quiet, that we were tempted to just stay there the whole week. We did drive to some local sites and it was always great to return to the porch for an evening drink and dinner on the deck. I would recommend "Amen Corner" to anyone that wants good times and good memories on their vacation.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
City Dweller
Guest: Matt & Jenny
Date of Stay: 08/01/11
Review Submitted: 09/05/11
I've often considered myself a "City Dweller" with no real enthusiasm for nature. Amen Corner has caused me to seriously reconsider my taste in both preferred environment and choice of recreation.
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Brothers
Guest: John & Brenda
Date of Stay: 07/26/11
Review Submitted: 09/05/11
This was a great get together for 3 brothers and family. The house is wonderful. From the game room to the hot tub, to wine on the deck to the well stocked kitchen. It was a super great place. We will return.
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Mountains with Family
Guest: Jeffrey
(Greensboro, NC )
Date of Stay: 07/18/11
Review Submitted: 07/22/11
This was a respite from the Florida heat for my brother, his wife and one child (who is 6'4" and 20) plus 3/4 of our family from Greensboro. There was a good 15 degree difference from the Piedmont and the cooler weather was a welcome change from this incredibly hot summer. We enjoyed each other, played ping pong and foosball and ate like pigs. The hot tub was welcome after a day of hiking and the availability of nice plastic wine glasses was exceptionally nice! The kitchen is very well stocked and all the extras have been well thought out for the guests. We had a wonderful time, made some new memories and got to relax for a few days. A very welcoming, comfortable home!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
The "Bomb-Diggity"!
Guest: HAPPY
(Nashville, NC)
Date of Stay: 06/14/11
Review Submitted: 06/18/11
Just got back yesterday...soooo hated to leave! We took our two tween daughters and my mom. She celebrated her 70th birthday. The house was awesome, perfect in every way. Favorite spot was the porch overlooking the mountains.Very peaceful. We couldn't have asked for anything more..thank you sharing such a wonderful home....we can't wait to return (next time only mom and dad will go!) The Brannans Nashville, NC
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Guest: John
Date of Stay: 04/23/11
Review Submitted: 06/21/11
We really enjoyed your home. It was a great place to meet our son, daughter i law and three grandsons. Appreciate the books that were available for reading. Hope to return again.
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Amen to "Amen Corner"
Guest: Mike
(Concord, NC)
Date of Stay: 03/25/11
Review Submitted: 04/01/11
This mountain house was a "breath of fresh air" when we walked inside, very cozy and the place actually seemed nicer than the pictures depicted. The view from the back of the house is gorgeous, not only can you see the tops of many, many trees, you can also see the beautiful mountains. The gas logs add a nice touch of ambiance & it heats up very quickly. The house is laid out very nicely for both enjoyment & privacy. It has everything provided, except your toothbrush. The hot tub looks new, and relaxing & having fun in it enjoying the outdoors speaks for itself! This is the first time we've stayed at this place, but hopefully not the last. I highly recommend this place, you would not be disappointed; plus it is about a 10 minute drive to downtown Boone. It's a win-win-win.
Owner response:Thank you for your review. We appreciate your input and are pleased that you had a great experience and enjoyed all the amenities Amen Corner (and the Boone area) has to offer. We strive to make our guests comfortable and are constantly updating and adding to meet the expectations of our guests.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.
Welcome Retreat!
Guest: GG
(Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 02/04/11
Review Submitted: 02/06/11
Great spot away from it all! Loved the views & found all the comforts of home all the way down to a hair-dryer. Thanks for the local info in your guest book. Made finding good food & fun things to do effortless.And the hot tube made for a great night's sleep! Look forward to coming back to Amen's Corner soon!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Guest: Valerie & Donie
Date of Stay: 01/31/11
Review Submitted: 02/03/11
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Your home was beautiful and very nicely decorated. Our main focus was to visit for tubing. But, I believe we enjoyed the cabin more. We are planning another trip to this area and would love to stay here again if it is available.
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Thumbs Down
Guest: Gregg
(Sarasota, Fl)
Date of Stay: 12/24/10
Review Submitted: 01/08/11
Stayed for 8 nights - 12/24/10 - 1/1/11. Nice house, but owner left over 1/2 dozen notes telling you what you could and could not do . Left family pictures. Regulated temperature of home so we couldn't set heat over 69 degrees. Below 10 degree temp. left childrens' rooms cold. Misleading pics. Front door opens into kitchen, Cannot use garage or drive way. You have to park in street. House next door is too close. Owners make you feel unwelcome. Will not rent again.
Owner response:We are so sorry "Gregg" and his family didn't enjoy their stay at Amen Corner. In 5 years of ownership we've never had a review like this! Regarding the notes: Since most people are not familiar with various items in the house our property manager has left notes (as they do in other managed properties) regarding light switches, a reminder to turn off the gas grill and gas fireplace, and one regarding which towels to use for the hot tub. We certainly had no intent to offend by offering these tips. Regarding the family photos, we do have one collage frame of family photos on a book shelf in the master bedroom - it is our home away from home as well, and other renters have commented they like the family touch! Our driveway is not used in the winter, because it steep and becomes slick (snow/ice). It is a great sledding spot for the kids! It is usable the balance of the year, however, it seems most guests prefer to park at street level as we have built a nice access on the main level of the house, leading to the porch and side/kitchen entry door. Other entry doors are on the front deck (view side) and the basement door at the end of the driveway. (The garage is heated and used a game/ping pong room!) Many cabins in this area have the same floor plan, with the door opening into the kitchen/dining area. It's never been a problem, and especially great for bringing in groceries, and loading and unloading cars to the main floor. Amen Corner is located on top of a hill at the end of a large quiet cul-de-sac, more like a plateau. On one side of the cabin there is one house (to the left toward the center of the cul-de-sac) and none to the right. The front of Amen Corner faces out over the valley. The only time you see our neighbor is when you drive up to the house (which is the back side of Amen Corner), or walk out on the side deck and look to your left. Once you are on the deck and/or in the house you have the feel of seclusion. Regarding the thermostat setting, we have made an adjustment which will allow our guests to set the temperature at any temperature they choose. We DO want our guests to be comfortable! Again we are extremely sorry our guests did not thoroughly enjoy their stay. We have and continue to work hard at ensuring Amen Corner is warm and welcoming to our guests.
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Great House... but...
Guest: peanut3NC
(Raleigh NC)
Date of Stay: 11/24/10
Review Submitted: 11/29/10
We just came back from a long Thanksgiving weekend at this lovely home. It was well appointed, beds were comfy, PERFECT location. However... it was cold. COLD. This past weekend was very cool even for NC/November standards. The heat is locked at 69F (which is fine, but it's only one zone for the whole house!!) The basement was almost unusable - it's finished in the sense that there are walls and a great tv, etc - but it is not heated well enough to consider it "livable". There was a heater we found, but it was useless. We bought our own quartz heater on Friday to try and take even some of the chill off and it helped - but it still was not comfortable. I would hestitate to go back here in colder/winter months - all the fun kid stuff is in the basement!!! The hot tub was great. It just needs a stand alone heat source in the basement!
Owner response:Thank you for your input. We had the opportunity to spend the weekend at Amen Corner (December 4, 2010). It is 27 degrees at night and 32 during the day (and snowing). I checked the heating ducts in the basement and found them to be partially closed. However, even after opening the vents we agree the basement would be more comfortable if it had an additional heat source as it is cooler than the upper two floors. We have ordered electric baseboard heating scheduled to be installed next week. We do keep the dual fuel heat pump register at 69 degrees which keeps the upper two floors very comfortable and in fact we have had comments it becomes too warm if the register is not turned down at times. We also have gas logs in the main living room, which has its own thermostat and fan (the gas logs alone can heat the entire upper floors if preferred). Again, thank you for visiting Amen Corner. We hope you will visit again. Owners: Amen Corner log cabin
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Guest: Beth, Pennie, Vicki, Carolyn & Marg
Date of Stay: 10/27/10
Review Submitted: 12/04/10
A sweet safe haven of rest for 5 ASU Alumni girls. We've been coming back for 30 years now to enjoy the mountains, friendship and a good ole football game. You provided a perfect getaway for us. The view, the space, the hot tub, the beds, tv;s i each room and wi-fi. We will return. Top notch! See you in 2011.
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Guest: Christi/Derek, Bob/Kelly, Chris/Elene
Date of Stay: 10/22/10
Review Submitted: 12/04/10
We had a wonderful, relaxing weekend here at Amen Corner. We were celebrating a 40th (3 couples - left kids at home) It couldn't have been more perfect - from the weather, to the beautiful deck to the well appointed kitchen and very comfy beds. The only disappointing part is we had to leave. We can't wait to return to your mountain paradise.
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Guest: David/Debbie, Artis/Janice, Alan/Nancy
Date of Stay: 10/10/10
Review Submitted: 12/04/10
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful Amen Corner with us. There were three couples that came up for the App - Elon football game. Love the view and all the amenities. Hope to come again!
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Guest: Anderson's
Date of Stay: 08/02/10
Review Submitted: 12/04/10
Six of us have all enjoyed your beautiful mountain cabin for the past few days. Our favorite place is the porch!. We seemed to want for nothing. It is comfortable and well equipped.
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Guest: Korenski (VA/TX)
Date of Stay: 07/11/10
Review Submitted: 12/04/10
Our family planned this vacation for a year and what a wonderful time we all had! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. We had a very memorable and fun filled weekend and hope to do it again next year.
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Guest: Glen
Date of Stay: 06/06/10
Review Submitted: 12/04/10
We have really enjoyed our time here. We loved the hot tub!. Very nice. The place was clean and very comfortable to stay in. We make this trip every year to bring our kids to a "Day out with Thomas". Thank you for letting us enjoy your place.
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PERFECTLY WONDERFUL IN EVERY WAY!
Guest: Barbara
(Raleigh)
Date of Stay: 10/08/09
Review Submitted: 07/31/10
My husband, our daughter, her boyfriend,our son, his girlfriend and her parents stayed during the fall of '09. The cabin was beautifully appointed ... very clean and had everything you could possibly need. We enjoyed meals together at the big family table, watching movies together, and many, many hours out on the porch rocking and just taking it easy and enjoying each other's company. Even when it rained, the porch was a delight. My very favorite thing to do was to get up every morning before everyone else woke and go outside to the table with my Bible, computer (to play my favorite Christian artists at www.pandora.com), and a cup of coffee. I wish that I had a place like that to do my Bible study and have my quiet time every day! We never made it to the hot tub, although it was our intention. The kids loved it, They also enjoyed the game tables in the basement. We would love to go back again. Unfortunately, our daughter is no longer dating the man who went with her, and she doesn't want to be reminded of him. It's a real shame. That's the only reason we would not go back.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Guest: Bigalow
Date of Stay: 08/17/09
Review Submitted: 08/16/09
We had a great time and loved everything. We were here with 4 other couples from our church. The home was very inviting and loved the floor plan. We can't wait to come back.
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Guest: Jodi, Samamtha, Amy, Daniel
Date of Stay: 02/06/09
Review Submitted: 02/05/09
Thank you so much for opening up this beautiful house for guests to stay in. We came as a group to get away from the hustle and bustle. It's gorgeous here and completely relaxing. You have something truly amazing here.
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