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"My husband and I stayed for the weekend. While the home is definitely out in the woods, it is not as secluded as we had hoped. There is a large occupied house that looks down on the rental house and hot tub. The ring doorbell can also see the hot tub, and we did not feel like it was private enough for us to use. The house is beautiful and there is plenty of space to wander in the woods."

"Had a wonderful long weekend with family at this wonderful mountain cottage. The house was incredibly clean, updated bathrooms, comfortable beds, and attention to small details like light fixtures and bedding. The location was pretty and within walking distance to the Saturday Farmers Market. The real star of this house is the large screened in porch with scenic views and a breeze. It was the perfect spot for morning coffee and evening happy hour. We did not even care when it rained a bit and...

"Karen's rental is an adorable home in the country. The kitchen is wonderfully stocked, and the fenced in yard is fantastic for anyone travelling with dogs! Karen is also a very responsive, helpful host. If you want to have a lovely remote retreat, this is the place to stay."

"The property was gorgeous and very relaxing. The cottage was clean and well kept with a comfy bed and cute coffee bar. The couch is a bit uncomfortable, but we didn’t spend much time lounging anyways. Great location and close to Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park for hiking. We had our dog with us, who loves to play frisbee. There was great open space by the pond for him to roam and be happy off leash. Tabatha was so kind and generous, gave some great suggestions and was very...

"We loved staying here! The house is in the mountains and felt secluded and private. As a heads up, there is a bit of a trek up a gravel road to the house, so some cars might struggle, but our cars handled it fine. The house had ample space that very comfortably accommodated our group of three couples. We cooked most of our meals in the spacious kitchen + dining room, and also enjoyed s'mores by the fire pit one night. One of the highlights of this property is its perfect blend of seclusion and...

"Everything was just as it should be when one is seeking a “retreat.” Cozy, cheerful, immaculate. The host has really paid attention to all the details. There wasn’t one thing we needed or wanted that was missing. Terrific beds, bedding and pillows. Great coffee. Well organized and equipped kitchen. Extremely clear communication. And the drive from one end of Fort Valley to the other is a memory we will always cherish!"

"Cottage was clean and comfortable. Great location to explore the area and Skyline Dr."

"The house was clean and had everything I needed for a very pleasant stay. I loved the location. It was wonderful to sit outside and hear and see the cows. I would definitely recommend this location and would stay again."

"Great place to stay."

"We stayed at the lovely property so that we could attend a family reunion at Lost River State Park. The park was only about 7 miles from the house. The home was lovely. Clean and well maintained. We loved the front porch swing and my 12 year old son spent time on the swing off the front porch. We put on water shoes and explored the creek out back too! The kitchen was well stocked and we were able to cook with food we brought as there are not stores close by. We plan to stay again next year! I...

"Convenient to any attractions, restaurants and things to do. The cottage was very comfortable. We all enjoyed it. Hope to book again."

"Quite cozy little place enjoyed our stay will most likely go back"

"Very small, but fit our needs well. We basically just slept there after long days of hiking and wineries."

"Enjoyed our stay at kings cottage. They provided everything one could need. Eveeything was clean and well maintained."

"Everything as described. The cabin was immaculate, and appeared to be almost brand new. Had pots, pans, plates, cups, microwave, and two plate burner top. As advertised you’ll need to bring your own bedding/towels. Wife and I have already agreed on a date to come back. Thanks for allowing dogs as well!"

"Lovely place, house and surrounding forest ! Quiet, great amenities, lacking nothing for our stay. For sure a vehicle with AWD or 4 WD is very advisable due to the steepness of some parts of the access road"

"The house was perfect! It was exactly as described. Sparkling clean, comfortable beds and linens. Lots of extras that made our stay comfy like game boards, puzzles, snacks, coffee and creamer. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. "

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Black Bear Lodge. The location was perfect. We were just 5 minutes away from Bryce Resort where we enjoyed skiing and snowboarding. The house itself was clean, organized, comfortable and beautifully decorated. The kitchen was fully stocked and had everything that we needed. Lisa was very informative, pleasant and easily accessible throughout the whole process. She has truly thought of everything to make the house feel welcoming for her guests. I wouldn't...