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Lake James Deep Water Cove, Screen Porch & Kayaks!
Jake was very accommodating. With the Hurricane destruction that had occurred, Jake still went out of his way to make sure myself and the guests were heard and seen and made to feel safe.

Tested, Trusted, & Totally Ready on Lake James!
Beautiful property and wonderful location. Amazing views and easy access to the water. The hot tub was a great bonus as well. Thank you again for the superb airbnb.

Mountain View Farmhouse with Heated Pool
This was our 2nd stay. The pool is really nice and is lots of fun. The view from the pool deck and porch deck is stunning looking at the mountains. The kitchen had all the amenities we needed. The upstairs bedroom had a super comfy bed and was extra roomy. The Black Mountain area has some really neat restaurants and culture. Overall it is a great place for couples or families.

Lake James Waterfront with Dock, Pool, and Kayaks!
First time on lake James and it blew us away! Andrew’s home was a perfect fit for us to be able to enjoy the surroundings!

Relaxing lake front home
This was our first time to Lake James and we are definitely coming back! The house was absolutely beautiful and perfect for our needs. It was very clean and had everything in great supply. Like others have written, the house is bigger than the pics let on. Susan was proactive with making sure we had the address, codes, etc before we arrived and very responsive if we had a question. All in all, it was a great time with the family!

Spacious Ranch with a pool and breathtaking views
Nice, last minute weekend getaway for us! The house is very spacious and clean. The pool was very relaxing and the scenic view was amazing. The host was very accommodating and checked to make sure the check in went well plus she made several recommendations for local things to do. Thanks for sharing the home with us! Tracy & Wendy

Pool is OPEN! Views - Kayaks - Hiking - Waterfalls
My stay here was amazing! Emily and Tommy were able to accommodate an early check in which was so helpful! Not only that, they were both very sweet and welcoming! Made you feel right at home, and also were super helpful with any questions I had. ☺️ The pool was beautiful and so much fun! The floats, toys, and games they provide were so fun to use! Also honorable mention ! the KITTY! The kitty might have been my favorite thing about the stay 😉 ! The inside was decorated so beautifully (i’m taking inspo so I can decorate for my apartment!) so cozy and relaxing! The fire pit was amazing! I would love to stay here again. ☺️ thank you so much Tommy & Emily! Also check in and check out were super easy.

Quaint Mt. Mitchell Condo with Stunning Views
We enjoyed the beautiful views for our one night stay. It was peaceful up there among the trees. Comfortable bed, plenty of room, responsive host.
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Peaceful Retreat at Lake James | Quiet Convenience
It’s was beautiful best place I have stayed in I felt so much at home and it is well taken care of will definitely be back for more stays to come.

Secluded Home for 10 w/ Hot Tub & Outdoor Theater
Very nice place. It was very clean and well stocked. Neighbors around but very private. Beautiful setting. Krista was very responsive and helpful. The decor was nicely done. The house does have a lived in look and the couch is a bit worn. The beds were all comfortable. Beautiful deck and nice hot tub. The pool table is worn with a slope. It was fine for a friendly game, but don’t plan on a serious game. About 45 minutes to Asheville. We first arrived in the dark, which made it a bit interesting finding the house. All in all we loved the place and would gladly go back. Only problem, we never saw Gomez the cat.

Black Mountain/Ridgecrest-Spring Is Here!
The beds, pillows, and linens are so comfortable. We loved that the kitchen has everything you’d need to prepare and serve all your meals. Karen is a very personable, professional, kind host. We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, cozy, CLEAN home.

The Stargazer
Heathers place was perfect for us coming into town for a wedding. instead of three separate hotel rooms for three couples, we were all together and had extra space to chill.

3 level cabin on Mt Mitchell golf course
Carolina was so great to work with. She was very responsive and answered all my questions prior to our stay. She was flexible and very kind. It’s a beautiful home and appropriate for a large family or a group. It’s an awesome home!

Beautiful mountain home with amazing views
Lovely home, perfect for a cold weekend away. The house had plenty to do from all the board games and movies. Hot tub was by far the best! Would highly recommend and go back again!

Getaway At Grants - MTN Views
We had a great stay!! House was more than we expected!! Our kids had a blast with the basement and all the toys and games provided. We cooked while there and let tell you- the house is fully stocked!! Stephanie was a great host. Giving recommendations and providing an early check in! She was a dream!! We want to make staying there a tradition every year!!

Seclusion At The Top Of Private Mountain
Great place to stay very very quiet and peaceful. The deer were great they would welcome us home daily. we hope to get to come back and stay longer.
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The Bluebird Nest: A Mountain Retreat
Very responsive hosts. Weather caused a disruption in electricity but the host made sure to update every step of the way. There was a feeling of safety even though the inclement weather caused some uncertainty.

Artisan Gem -2BR- Walk to river, coffee + more
I am so overwhelmed with gratefulness for these wonderful hosts! Not only was the price of the home right in our budget, but from even before our stay everything was so well laid out and structured to make this experience so positive. We got the instructions for check in, days before we got there (which totally satisfies my slightly type A personality) so I was able to plan our trip. We arrived at the house and everything was clean. They had a great binder that gave the house guidelines and information, but they also included helpful resources with local amenities, and even marked off the ones that were heartbreakingly closed due to Helene. These little touches made it feel like we could have been staying with local loved ones rather than a rented home. While this was not a vacation for us- we are certainly keeping the information of this beautiful home for the future! It perfectly fit our family of 5. This was also our first AirBNB experience and I’m so relieved it was a good one!

Bear Ridge (Sauna, King Bed, Pets Ok)
My family and I recently stayed at Corinne’s place for Christmas as my mom lives nearby. It was a perfect Airbnb for us - absolutely beautiful house and views, plenty of space, kitchen and laundry were ideal. We did not use the sauna or the downstairs but they looked great too. Internet was fast and beds were comfy too. We hope to stay again when visiting family!

Private Vineyard Getaway!
This place was perfect for our weekend trip to Spruce Pine. We loved every single thing about it! The hosts were friendly and responsive. Only regret is that we can’t buy it!

Paw Joe’s Place-Mtn. Farmhouse
Thank you Lauren! Our volunteers felt right at home and were able to weather the storm.

Awesome Views
Donna thought everything you need inside the house. The location was perfect for us as we were guests at a wedding at High Pastures. Views were amazing. Driveway was a little sketchy at times but I’m a fan of a little adventure. Overall our stay was perfect!

Stunning Nebo Lake House w/ Deck & Views!
Lovely place. Would stay again!

The Retreat at Parson's Glen
Beautiful home! Terry was an incredible host and gave us all the info we needed. This provided a great place to rest while working with hurricane relief efforts. Thanks again!
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