Laurie is an amazing realtor in so many ways. She really knows her market well but what's most…read moreimportant about Laurie, and this is her super power, is she was able to understand our needs and wants from a new home and deliver viewings that 1) helped us understand the Asheville inventory, 2) help us find just the right homes are the right price ranges, and 3) her empathy for our situation, anxieties about the move (across country), and her willingness to be with us on a daily basis while we were visiting from out of town to tour homes. We couldn't ask for a more professional, caring, and dedicated realtor than Laurie. We highly recommend Laurie Reese for any realty transactions in the Asheville, NC area.

As first time home buyers, we needed a lot of guidance throughout the process. We got that and more…read morewith Laurie. She was such a great resource and so generous with her time. We were looking in a very sought after neighborhood and she made sure we landed exactly where we wanted to. We never felt pressured or rushed. If we ever need to move on from where we are now, we will definitely be reaching out to her again!

Just got home from a week at Dancing Waters…read more The first thing I want to say is the images on the website don't to justice to the property. This place is absolutely beautiful!!! 3 bedrooms on the main floor (one king, one queen and two twins), two full baths and a living room / common area with balcony. There is a master suite above this living room / common area with a queen bed, full bath and balcony. The lower level is the kitchen with laundry area, table for 6 and common area. Outside are several decks to choose from including a nice one on top of the boat house. There's also two kayaks, one sit on and one sit in. This property is right across from the dam and this cove is a great place for some kayaking. We (5 friends) had a great week here and Debbie was wonderful to work with and we're already planning a return visit.

I'm not even sure where to begin. We stayed at Lure ME 8/26 - 9/3/21 and paid a lot of money…read more(nearly $4000). This was not our first choice of rentals, but since our reserved property was sold, this was the recommendation (and also $1000 more expensive). Do NOT stay here if you can avoid it for the money. The pictures on the website are old and deceiving. We were not expecting luxury, but for that price, we did have some expectations. The house is dated. That could have been overlooked had it been a little cleaner and cared for. The kitchen is a disaster. The dishwasher door just drops to the floor when you open it and might be from the '80s. The fridge does not have an ice-maker (something you would expect for the price), is dented and one of the door shelves is held together BY TAPE!!! Again, not looking for luxury, but you do have some expectations at that price. The view is great. At least what you can see of it. The pictures offered are a bit outdated - the trees are in desperate need of trimming. When you book a house on the lake with a view, you don't expect to spend that much time indoors, and we didn't. Which brings me to the screened-in porch. OMG, disgusting is the first word to come to mind. The furniture is beyond repair and filthy, not to mention and huge liability. When I mentioned it to Melissa (owner of Exclusive Mountain Properties), I was told that furniture was "a family heirloom" and "nostalgic." Ummm, in what century?? Imagine your parents patio furniture. Then your grandparents and that is what you will get. Rusted and broken metal junk. A genuine safety hazard. And the cushions were in deplorable condition. We were told it was water stains from the rain. If that's the outcome of rain in Lake Lure, NC, I'd rather never visit again. In no possible way were those stains from rain. Human body fluids (pee, dirty diapers come to mind)...you get the point. We spent our first full day there talking to and waiting on maintenance (the hot tub also didn't work but that's another paragraph) only to drive 30 or so minutes to WalMart to buy cleaning supplies and chairs to even be able to enjoy the screened porch and boat house (again, another paragraph). Yes, we spent the first full day of vacation shopping for cleaning supplies and chairs and cleaning. And guess what?? We got a two day refund because the items in the boat house were not properly put away. I'm tired of typing...I think I made my point. If you want to stay at Lure ME, buyer beware, there is no way on earth this is their most sought-after and requested property. I gave you a taste of what to expect for your hard earned and well-deserved vacation. Pictures to follow in case you don't believe the descriptions.

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Greybeard's Ridgetop Hideaway at the end of September…read morethrough early October. The home was exactly as described and came with more than enough of the basics. Everything was spotless, and all the appliances were in working order. The master bed and sheets were very comfortable, and we enjoyed the hot tub every day of our stay. The master bath also has a giant Jacuzzi tub, which was wonderful too. The home isn't near any other homes, so it feels like your own private escape. There's also an extra bedroom, but since it was just the two of us, we only walked through it to get to the hot tub. Ridgetop Hideaway is high up on a mountain, and you have to drive a one-lane gravel road to reach it. 4WD or AWD is a must, and this was clearly explained to us when we made the reservation. The drive is a little bumpy, and it can be worrisome if another car is coming from the opposite direction. When that happened to us, luckily the other driver was able to back up and let us pass. The beautiful views made the drive worth it, although my husband was the one driving haha. We didn't have any issues during our stay, and communication was easy from booking to checkout. I would definitely stay with Greybeard Rentals again!

We stayed at stone Circle cottage. Extremely disappointed. The house is dirty with cobwebs and…read morecrumbs everywhere. The bathroom floor looks like it has never been cleaned. The bed is old and worn out and needs replacing with nothing but two flat sheets thrown on the bed, the carpeting needs replacing it is beyond nasty. It is Graybeard responsibility To maintain a clean, comfortable living space. This has not been provided. Rachel offered to have the house keeper come back. It would take her hours to clean this house. She also offered us $60 to replace most of our clothes that were ruined with the washing machine. Her offer was as ridiculous as mine $1000 I will be posting more photographs. Please read response to my review. It says it all.

Outstanding. Extremely knowledgeable about real estate in the area! Very good advise on finding a…read morerental since I'm out of state. Professional. Would definitely work with again.

Laurie sold our second home in Lake Lure North Carolina. Laurie is an expert in the real estate…read morefield and I highly recommend Laurie for selling or purchasing your next home or property.

Vivian Saich is truly exceptional at what she does. I had the pleasure of working with her from out…read moreof state over the course of two months, and throughout that time she went above and beyond to help me find the perfect home. From day one, Vivian was consistently prompt, incredibly thorough, and remarkably attentive during every property viewing. I had initially planned to travel and see the home in person before buying, but Vivian's detailed virtual walkthroughs made that unnecessary. She has an amazing ability to convey even the most subtle details - from temperature changes and smells to the slope of flooring or texture of the walls - and always offered honest pros and cons for each property. What truly impressed me was her ability to spot potential issues before they were confirmed in the inspection - a testament to her deep expertise. As a first-time homebuyer, I knew little about the process, but Vivian was endlessly patient and took the time to clearly explain every step. She also connected me with trustworthy vendors for everything I needed along the way. Beyond her professionalism, Vivian was a joy to work with - genuine, kind, thoughtful, and fun. I feel so lucky to have worked with her, and wish the world had more people like her!

We worked with Browning Hemric to sell our home in Weaverville and she did an excellent job. She…read morehelped us price it to sell, guiding us every step of the way to make the process as stress-free as possible. I highly recommend Browning to anyone looking for someone who is detail oriented, listens attentively, and makes sure that everything is done as quickly as possible.

Joelle is a professional at her job. She is honest, truthful and works very hard for her client…read more She goes beyond her duties when necessary for her client. You can depend on her to get the best result for you. She is a terrific lady and knows her business. So happy I found her to list my home Vivian Harvey

Updating as we had another great rental experience with Four Seasons. Amy was a fantastic host -…read morestayed in a different cabin and it was perfect. Clean, comfortable, and very accommodating with a late check-out request. We will definitely make this a regular place to visit for a quick weekend getaway. This was a great last minute find for a quick trip to the area. Amy was fantastic to work with and communicated with me upon arrival and check-in. Check in was a breeze and the cabin was perfect. Very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The screened-in porch was well kept and furnished enough for us to eat meals outside. Convenient to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. Again - very clean, well kept and a perfect spot. We will definitely rent again.

I wish I could give zero stars!…read more The homeowner charged my credit card $250 claiming that I smoked in the cottage. This was completely false. When I tried to reason with her she said that I already signed the paperwork and I would have to take her to court. I will never stay here again which is a shame because I did enjoy my stay at the time. Don't get ripped off!

We worked with Angie to buy a house in Rutherford County. Overall an EXCELLENT experience. She…read morewas a huge help when we had customer service issues with our mortgage company and moved things along to let us close on time. Great service and nice folks.

Worst people I've ever met. Angie is rude and deceptive and caused us nothing but ​. I would NEVER…read moreRecommend these people to help buy a home or rent from!!!