I stayed here in November with my girlfriend for our anniversary. The cabin was clean and the area…read morewas also clean and nicely decorated. Our only issue was wasps, my girlfriend is allergic and there were 7 that we got rid of before the guy got there to vacuum the other live ones. The staff was very nice and I would definitely recommend this place if staying in the area. We looked at a couple other places and they were down right bland. We stayed here 4 nights since we were celebrating. Parking was easy and safe. The bed was comfortable and the cabin was very clean. The price was very reasonable and we were able to cook breakfast in the morning.

Aside from my husband singing endless Boyz II Men renditions each time we drove up to the cabin,…read morethis was a perfect stay for our long weekend. We stayed in B cabin, the bird themed one. It was so nicely put together and the attention to details were definitely appreciated. The cabin came with everything you may need, while keeping it clean and organized. I loved the little touches like having puzzles and kid books in the loft. The touches of making it 'bird themed' were just enough, and didn't make you feel like you were in a Hitchcock movie. While this was a kid free weekend for us, we definitely could see it being perfect for a family as well. Everything was well maintained. Communication with the staff was fantastic and we were really able to unplug and unwind. If you do get antsy and want to go shopping or exploring, Lake Lure is just a short drive away. We would definitely stay here again.

Ruff digs. Our third visit a charm. We are staying at The Diva, appropriate for our Tabitha!…read more For dog lover's this is the spot. Bring your change of clothes, food, and individual needs. Of course, dog food and treatos. Everything else is provided! Barkwells thinks about your doggie needs and what their hooman requires to make the stay easy and relaxing. Tabitha approves!

I made a reservation at this resort, and I asked Silver about the refund policy before finalizing…read moremy booking. I was told that if I canceled outside of 30 days, I wouldn't have to pay a $100 admin fee. That ended up being the wrong information. So I canceled my booking and got stuck with the fee I was told I had avoided. Edit: Shortly after leaving this review, I was contacted by the owner, Jeff, who offered to give me a full refund on the condition that I delete my review. To anyone contemplating staying with Barkwells, consider how many reviews were removed through these tactics.

Buzzard Roost at Cabin Fever 10/21-10/25. Escape the city for a quiet respite away. This will do :)…read more Some takeaways from the trip. This cabin has many stairs to walk up and the gravel grading on the road is steep. Hard to maneuver with my small SUV and for my mom who is limited with mobility. But we made it. Loved the rustic charm of the cabin. Please keep it rustic and May I suggest eliminating the modern/youthful decor as it doesn't pair well. (Pics to follow). Beds were clean and comfortable. Pull string on fan/light in bedroom needs to be longer. Kitchen was an accommodating but could use new pans, potholders and a smaller spatula to flip eggs. Keurig and K-Cups were a nice touch. Thank you. A deep cleaning is needed! No fire starter log in stove, tv remote didn't work. (We didn't need these anyway). Back door in kitchen would not lock. I messaged about it and was told it would be fixed in the morning. I didn't sleep that night at all and placed the large buffet in front of door to ensure no human or wildlife interaction happened on my watch. Victim of former burglary and I think there is some PTSD from that. Issue was resolved next afternoon and I slept great the other two nights. Road work was being done on property while there. So that made it noisy early in the morning and until about 5:30 PM. But the workers were very kind and I understand work doesn't cease. I just hope owners take note to prioritize work to be done on slower seasons ;) Not leaf peeping time. We will return but stay in a different cabin that is more easily accessible. The price was affordable and we enjoyed our stay overall. Please keep this place quaint and rustic. These serene places in nature need to be preserved and respected in order to enjoy and respect them. Do not install WI-FI or make it something it isn't meant to be. A respite away and in nature is needed for us humans to escape and unwind. I hope the owners hear this and take into consideration what is truly needed for us as humans.

We were in the Ma and Pa cabin at Cabin Fever. There were…read morerats and other critters in the ceiling, rat droppings on the beds, huge webs, dust and dirt everywhere. There were no towels or bedding.

We had the cutest little cabin! It looks just like what you see on the website. The ONLY thing that…read moreI didn't see mentioned is that you are in the direct flat pattern so you do hear several planes flying over. Also, it is worth mentioning that extra towels are u see the bed. Wish we had known that before the last day! Other than that, it was so cute and cozy! Would most definitely recommend!

This is a hidden gem! We stayed in a river view vintage cabin for 3 nights and loved it. They are…read moreclose to hiking and biking and only a 20 minute drive into downtown Asheville. The staff is attentive and willing to help you out in any way.

We rented out 8/9 houses for our bridal party to stay at for our wedding. Every single guest…read morecommented how exceptionally clean and cute the houses were. Each one is decorated well and feels like home. The price is extremely reasonable as well. Overall 10/10 experience and we'll definitely be back! Thank you!!

Nestled in the Smokey Mountains, with tons to do rain or shine. When you walk into your cabin…read moreyou'll immediately feel like you've arrived at your home away from home. The staff at Brightwaters are very welcoming. I asked to see some of the other (unoccupied) cabins if possible (for our next visit with friends) & Elisabeth (one of the owners) was happy to give us a tour. Each cabin is decorated so beautifully & all are immaculately clean. Highly recommend! We'll definitely visit again. Wifi, cable tv, games, DVD player too!

If you love old historic homes with lots of charm, you areas, you got that here! Very cute interior…read morewith beautiful foliage surrounding the grounds. Also right accross from an awesome park. House is stocked with everything you could ever need. Super fun red tub! 3 toilets but one is not really accessible to most adults d/t lack of room when seated. We loved sitting in the deck area. The loss of a star is for the cleanliness factor (which is perhaps one of my most desired traits of where I stay). We only stayed one night. There's a huge cleaning fee but there were ants all in the kitchen that destroyed bunch of bread we had on the counter, swarming it within hours. They had traps over the counters so it was known by owner. Lots of bugs in general inside but it is a pretty old house. Lights also blast in through windows that have sheer window treatments. I think if it were a little cleaner and had some black out curtains I would give it 5/5 stars for sure.

From the owner: The Perfect Cottage Rental for Your Family or Group The…read morefully equipped kitchen in our vacation house for rent has a full-size refrigerator with ice maker, range, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, waffle iron, blender, dishwasher, pots and pans, dishes, and glasses. We have an extra-large capacity washer and dryer for laundering your clothes, and you can find an ironing board and iron for pressing in the closet of the back bedroom on the second floor. There is also a small refrigerator upstairs for storing snacks. The Yellow House Landrum features the following: * Sleeps Nine * Four Bedrooms (Each With a Sink) * Full Bath on Each Floor (First Floor is Handicapped Accessible) * Full Kitchen * Dining Room * Powder Room/Half Bath on the Second Floor * Dining Room Table Seats Eight * Living Room * Foyer

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!

I've stayed at the Garden Hamlet Cottages twice while attending conferences at the Sanctuary in the…read morePines (located on the property). Both cottages, Sourwood and Wake Robin, were immaculately clean and comfortably furnished. (Cottages are individually owned). An awesome peaceful setting on Highland Lake, close to Flat Rock, Hendersonville and surrounding areas. (Asheville was an easy 35 minute drive) And during these crazy times, a big shout out to Steve Collins and Highland Lake Properties for a hassle-free refund for a future reservation (and cancelled past the free cancellation period).

It's been three days now since I left the Guest House Cottage at Highland Lake. After four days of…read morerelaxation and bliss, I was ready to move in permanently. I'm still a little sad to be gone. This place is straight out of a country dream... The spa treatment was luxurious. The Lake was deep enough for diving and warm enough to jump in mid day or late night (we did both). The grounds were pretty as a picture (organic gardens, farm animals, and mountain views). And the staff was sooo chill and laid back. The perfect spot for a wedding (that's why I was there), reunion, or romantic getaway. I know I'll return one day... I'll see you there darlings!