Casa with a View is breathtaking!

Guest: Karibritt01 (Raleigh, NC, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/19/07

We rented Casa with a View for a family reunion. Our party consisted of 6 adults (2 elderly) and 5 children. Finding the home was difficult, as the road was poorly marked. Roads were very steep, with tight turns, and 4-wheel drive would be a must in the winter. However, once you finally get to the house, the view was worth the trouble. The house was decorated beautifully. There were many upgrades in the fixtures, counter tops, etc that made the home feel very luxurious. The gameroom in the lower level was a retreat for the kids. They had plenty of room to spread out their toys, a TV for their cartoons, and game tables to keep them busy. King-size beds in every room was nice. Kids room in the loft was very cute, but could use a futon for additional space. We thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub on the deck. Kitchen was decently equipped, although knives were terrible, and it could use additional cookie sheets. The main inconvenience with the house were the steep, narrow stairs from the driveway to the main floor. We had a very tough time getting larger items into the house. The stairs were also tough for the grandparents to climb. I also did not like the outlets in the loft, as they stuck up from the floor, and were tripped on several times. The house was very conveniently located in Maggie Valley. There was shopping, restaurants, and grocery stores within a 5 minute drive. We were able to visit Chimney Rock (40 min) and Ghost Town (5 min). Many great places to hike, white water raft, and tour close by. All in all, we were extremely pleased with this rental property, and hope to stay here again in the future.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.

Awesome Home

Guest: Haguewhites (Alachua, Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11 Review Submitted: 09/04/11

We just stayed there 8-20-11 thru 8-26-11. If you have teenagers, children, young adults it would be awesome because the game room is awesome and is downstairs. Great house for big families. It was just 2 of us (I know crazy) but our son backed out at the last minute. We enjoyed the porch, and view. It was a very awesome place to stay. The Whites, Alachua, Fl

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children.

Perfection!!

Guest: Marsha and Duane (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 12/16/10 Review Submitted: 01/18/11

Our family of 10 enjoyed our stay in this lovely and fully equiped mountain home in December. The children loved the loft area and we all enjoyed the game room! It was large enough that no one felt crowed and the concensus by all was that we return again soon!! Thank you, Marlene, for sharing your wonderful home with us! -- The Rose Family

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

Beautiful House!

Guest: Jennifer (Jacksonville, FL)
Date of Stay: 10/17/10 Review Submitted: 10/21/10

I just have to say that your house was just perfect for our trip to Maggie Valley! What a spectacular view! It was very comfortable and roomy for three couples. We found the house very clean. It had a wonderfully equipped kitchen and we spent our evenings at the house cooking and enjoying the fireplace. Very beautifully decorated. It was in close proximity to shopping, restaurants and outdoor activities. We spent an afternoon on the Blue Ridge Parkway and pulled over for a picnic lunch and hiking. We also enjoyed the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad out of Bryson City - only approx. 45 min from the house. What a treat! Also enjoyed the drive to the Cataloochee Valley to see the Elk up close. What a beautiful sight! The only complaint I have is we didn't stay long enough! We will come back again!!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Beautiful Hideaway With Exceptional View!

Guest: Patricia (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

We had our extended-family vacation here Aug. 7-14 and couldn't have been more pleased. The home is exactly as presented on the website; no surprises, except for the spectacular views. There is a King-size master suite on each level (bottom level bedroom has a full/queen futon as well) and two covered-wagon (twin) beds in the loft. The children (ages 4-14) had a blast in the gameroom - (pool table; air hockey; foosball; gaming table) and we all enjoyed the hot tub. Kitchen is very well stocked with dishes, glasses, utensils, dishtowels, tupperware, etc. Could probably use a few more pots and pans, but what is there suited our needs. The living/dining/kitchen open floor plan allows room for everyone to spread out but is still conducive for interacting with one another. The living room is very comfortable. I loved the fact that this was a videogame-free vacation! We played cards and board games at night; outdoor activities during the day. For things to do in the area, I would suggest a day of "retail therapy" and lunch in downtown Waynesville for the ladies/adults. The children enjoyed swimming at Sliding Rock and the waterfalls at Pisgah, and fishing in a nearby trout-stocked pond. We ventured to Fontana Lake where they had an awesome ride on Jet Boats and went gem mining. Cherokee is nearby and offers many attractions, including Harrah's Casino, Oconaluftee Islands Park, Ocanaluftee Indian Village, Museum of the Cherokee, "Unto These Hills" outdoor drama and tons of souvenir shopping. If you want to purchase Cherokee-made items, go to the Qualla Arts & Crafts center across from the museum (downtown shops are somewhat cheesy and all items are made overseas). Although we did not go there, I understand that Dollywood is within a 2 hr. drive, and Asheville is only about 25 miles away. I highly suggest checking out TripAdvisor.com for reviews on the area's attractions. If I had an issue with anything, it would be with the roads in the area - extremely narrow and steep, but that is obviously something the owner cannot control! Marlene was a pleasure to deal with; very honest, responsive and professional. I would certainly stay in this home again and can recommend it to others without hesitation.

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

Happy New Years at The Ritz of Maggie Valley

Guest: G & K . (GA)
Date of Stay: 12/31/09 Review Submitted: 04/03/10

We had such a FAB TIM HERE!! It was a great way to bring in The New Year.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Guest: Wil Simpson (Deltona, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/30/09 Review Submitted: 11/30/09

Beautiful place to stay! Great location and wonderful service from the Suarez Team. The house has all of the amenities that make it easy cook, surf the web, and get a good nights rest. The house is conveniently located in the center of it all. If you are looking to be within easy driving distance to fishing, golf, small town atmosphere, a casino, Native American life, and of course Wal-Mart then this is a great location. Hope to return sometime in the near future.

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Guest: Nora14 (Naples, Fl)
Date of Stay: 09/04/09 Review Submitted: 09/04/09

Thank you so much for the rental of your beautiful home. Everything was top shelf, from the linens, to the dishes, to the furniture. We stayed for a month and took advantage of the opportunities available from all your brochures. The view was lovely and the weather could not have been better. Thank you again, and we hope to return.

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Guest: Susan230 (Palm Beach, Fl)
Date of Stay: 06/01/09 Review Submitted: 06/01/09

What a wonderful place to stay! We had the pleasure of reserving Casa with a View during a recent Corvette show with another couple. The house is beautifully decorated with many extra touches that made our stay special. There was a master bedroom suite on each of the three levels that gave us all room and privacy. We enjoyed the fireplaces, movies and gameroom and can't wait to come back next year for a longer stay! Thanks for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful home.

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Casa with a beautiful view!

Guest: G&family (Jackson, Mississippi)
Date of Stay: 03/17/09 Review Submitted: 03/24/09

This house is spectacular and the view is extraordinary! We loved our stay and Marlene was very helpful. The location is perfect and shopping and accessing nearby attractions are very easy for such a private home. We really a wonderful time and would certainly rent this cabin again! Thanks Marlene, especially for making it all so easy!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.