Secluded Timber-Frame Mtn Home Surrounded by National Forest

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  • Guest Jim Newell
  • Date of stay 11/01/07
  • Review Submitted 11/28/07
  This is a great house to spend some unwind time in. We had 5 adults and one 8 year old, and we were all very well satisfied. We are already thinking about when we can come back to stay again. And yes, the driveway is a trip in itself. It was a lot of fun!

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  • Guest Jackie T.
  • Date of stay 06/10/11
  • Review Submitted 06/25/11
  We took our girl scout troop here for our end of year celebration. This was an excellent place to stay. There was enough room for the younger girls to have space and the older girls had their privacy. The girls loved having their bridging ceremony on deck with candles during the evening hours. We had a hiking trip where we were able to demonstrate and earn our first aid patch. This was truly a memorable weekend for everyone.

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• • Guest Eric46
  • Date of stay 01/05/10
  • Review Submitted 01/05/10
  We stayed at Brookside over the Christmas break and it was wonderful. The owner was very accomodating given the unusually bad weather that preceeded our visit (1 foot of snow followed by torrential rain). It is a nice, peaceful place to spend some quality time away from the hustle and bustle of the city...

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• • Guest Angelika1
  • Date of stay 11/13/09
  • Review Submitted 11/13/09
  We spent a wonderful and very relaxing week in July at Brookside and enjoyed every minute of it. We used the time to explore the area, go hiking, or just relax reading a good book. Even our two teenage daughters were thrilled by the outstanding location of this wonderful house. We loved the "green" features of the house and are already thinking of coming back next summer. If you are looking for a peaceful and secluded place, we can highly recommend this house. Angelika & Fabian

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• • Guest Mike Murray
  • Date of stay 10/20/09
  • Review Submitted 10/20/09
  Wonderful cabin in the woods. Very clean with all the needed amentities. We had a great time and would recommend this cabin for anyone for it's beautiful natural setting.

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• • Guest Stephanie and Jason Mueller
  • Date of stay 09/01/09
  • Review Submitted 09/01/09
  We just returned from a blissful week at Brookside and I can't say enough great things about this property! The home is beautiful and had many extra details that made our vacation feel like we were at home. There were so many things to do in the area, and this was in great proximity to hiking, waterfalls and Asheville. While we did bring our 2 four legged "children" with us, we had no indication in the home that other pets had been there before us (other than the thoughtful water bowls and treats left for us). The home was so peaceful, and we enjoyed sitting outside watching the stars while listening to nature and the creek. We didn't feel like we had to worry about the electricity or water (but were mindful of both), and after the first trip up the drive it is a piece of cake! I would definitely recommend this vacation rental to anyone wanting to experience nature and to enjoy the comforts of home.

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  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 04/01/09
  • Review Submitted 04/13/09
  We are proud to be the first repeat vistors to Brookside - with such a wonderful location, cabin, and natural habitat, we have been itching to get back ever since our first visit! Brookside was perfect for a quiet long weekend getaway - an easy drive to Asheville for dinner and drinks, great location for bringing our roadbikes and exploring the many (and hilly!) country roads, and hiking trails right out the front door to enjoy with our Labrador Retriever. We look forward to spending even more weekends at this wonderful retreat!

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• • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 01/21/09
  • Review Submitted 01/21/09
  My family and I plan a trip to the mountains several times per year. I always look for home that is in a private setting and plenty of room for 5 adults and 5 kids. This was the perfect place. We planned our trip for the weekend of January 16th never realizing it would be some of the coldest days we have experienced in some time. When we arrived, there was a fire already burning in the fireplace and the home was very warm and inviting. There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The kids loved the wrap around deck, walking in the woods, and breaking ice from rocks at the mountain stream. The boys loved hiking around the area and looking for “bear tracks.” At night, we played a lot of games and watched movies. My favorite part was the quietness (with the exception of kids) of the outside. I couldn’t hear any traffic sounds. I was much more aware of the sounds of nature and the nearby stream gurgling as it moved. The home is in a perfect location. I had read about the driveway from previous comments. I did not have any problem accessing the drive. It started the trip with a lot of excitement. We hope to plan a spring/summer trip and will definitely check the availability of this home.

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  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 01/01/09
  • Review Submitted 01/21/09
  My family and I plan a trip to the mountains several times per year. I always look for home that is in a private setting and plenty of room for 5 adults and 5 kids. This was the perfect place. We planned our trip for the weekend of January 16th never realizing it would be some of the coldest days we have experienced in some time. When we arrived, there was a fire already burning in the fireplace and the home was very warm and inviting. There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The kids loved the wrap around deck, walking in the woods, and breaking ice from rocks at the mountain stream. The boys loved hiking around the area and looking for “bear tracks.” At night, we played a lot of games and watched movies. My favorite part was the quietness (with the exception of kids) of the outside. I couldn’t hear any traffic sounds. I was much more aware of the sounds of nature and the nearby stream gurgling as it moved. The home is in a perfect location. I had read about the driveway from previous comments. I did not have any problem accessing the drive. It started the trip with a lot of excitement. We hope to plan a spring/summer trip and will definitely check the availability of this home.

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  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 01/01/09
  • Review Submitted 01/11/09
  We stayed at the house for 5 days this past Thanksgiving with friends and had a terrific time. The house is supper clean and really well set up with a beautiful loft, a quiet basement, and a wonderful common area. There is plenty of space for children to play both inside and out. The kitchen is great for those who like to cook, and the location is perfect for anyone who wants to get away into nature. We had no problems at all with the off-the-grid experience. All in all a terrific place to stay in the Asheville area.

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Apr 01-Oct 31 .. $1200/week .. $4000/month.
Nov 01-Mar 31 .. $1000/week .. $3200/month.
See owner's home page for stays of less than one week.
Cleanig fee $150. Pets $25 per night (max $100 per week) for one pet,
$12.50 (max $50 per week) for each additional pet.  NC sales tax (7.75%)
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