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Reviews of Weaverville Cottage w/Deck, Hot Tub & Scenic Views

Weaverville Cottage w/Deck, Hot Tub & Scenic Views
Weaverville, NC

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews" "
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madison B.

Beautiful view, great getaway, will definitely be back
This is such a charming little property. From the dogs running around to the hot tub overlooking the mountain. Robert was a great host and was SO helpful getting up and down the mountain/recommending some good places to eat! Perfect location, about 15-20 mins from downtown Asheville. We will absolutely be visiting again. It was perfect for a romantic getaway with my girlfriend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Jasmine S.

Not so private getaway
My husband and I booked a long weekend for our honeymoon. Granted we did not read all the reviews before booking, but when we saw 5 stars it was a quick decision after seeing the pictures as well! The views are beautiful and being on top of a mountain was pretty cool. 4 wheel drive is a must as some of the road is on a very steep incline! The location in proximity to Asheville and the Biltmore were also very convenient. The only things we were not pleased with is that there are people who live here that have 3 dogs that are left out to roam. Our dogs aren’t necessarily unfriendly but I didn’t feel comfortable letting them off the leash. While the location is secluded you really don’t have the place entirely to yourself. The kitchen is small and workable but not fully equipped. Overall we had a good time but it wasn’t exactly what we had imagined the place to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paige O.

Beautiful views and a lovely place to stay
My husband and I spent this weekend here and had a lovely time. This one bedroom had everything we needed plus a hot tub with a view that is amazing. I would highly recommend this rental. Please, though, pay attention to the requirement for a 4wd vehicle....the road up the mountain is a private road that winds and turns and is very steep...Rob and Melissa are great hosts and lovely people!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

Love it
Great location and wonderful views. The property is well maintained and the views are gorgeous. Bob and His assistant Angie were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH Z.

Peaceful paradise!
My daughter and I spent a wonderful extended weekend up in the beautiful and peaceful island in the sky! The view was gorgeous and the temperature was cooler at that altitude so we did not need air conditioning. The hot tub was relaxing! We do not have a 4 wheel drive but our hosts were always available when we needed a ride up or down. Very conveniently located a short distance from Asheville!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you Elizabeth for sharing your experience visiting our mountain. We are greatly rewarded when our guests leave with a smile and hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Amazing!
We will definetly be back sometime
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Emily H., Winamac,in

Loved it
Had a great time! Very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you for your comments. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future!

8/10 Good

Rachel G., Cornelius NC

The property was beautiful! The views were breathtaking!
My husband and I recently went for a weekend getaway and it was very peaceful! The cabin was in great shape and the property was easy to navigate. I was under the impression it was a cabin all by itself. When we arrived I noticed a cabin underneath ours and another one next door. All cabins were booked for the weekend. The other attendees were nice but I would've liked something a little more private. All in all the town wasn't too far and our dog had plenty of space to run and play. It was enjoyable but not as private as what we anticipated. Defiantly need a four wheel drive car to get up the mountain. And make sure you have ALL of your groceries so you are not up and down the mountain your entire trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We try to be accurate with the description of our property. In our property description we have a link to the 360 Virtual Tour. We encourage our guest to watch the tour so they know what to expect when they arrive. We look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Maroun G.

Great hospitality and amazing view
It was the perfect distance outside of the city and for being in mountains. The views were breathtaking! The 4 wheel drive is no joke. Make sure you take one with you or get a rental! We would definitely do this again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Perfect
Great view, awesome owners... overall great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016

6/10 Okay

Meghan N.

Amazing view, close proximity to downtown Asheville
We stayed here for 4 nights, and lucked out with some unusually warm weather for early November. Everyone is right about needing a 4x4 vehicle to get up and down that mountain. That was one heck of a climb to get to the top. I do think they could do some grating to make the trek a little smoother. The sunrises and sunsets are incredible. The house was a little smaller/older (furniture well worn, doors that need painting) than we had anticipated, but we knew we'd be out most of the day so it suited it's purpose. We did have an issue with the cleanliness of the house, thankfully Kristen did work with us on that; whenever I rent a house I assume the house will be appropriately cleaned before a new guest arrives. Overall our stay was fine, and Kristen and Bob are very nice people, but I think if we come back to Asheville we will look for a newer, more modern rental property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to share your comments Meghan. The gravel road that rises over 1,000 feet to the top of the mountain will have some bumps, even though we maintain it on a regular basis. Arriving at the top and seeing the views is well worth a few bumps! The pictures of this unit reflect the size of the unit. We do a thorough cleaning between guests, but things can be missed from time-to-time, so glad Kristen was able to accommodate you.

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Great Property!
This is a great cabin with a fantastic view. Bob and Kristen were both very helpful with recommendations and also easy to reach for rides up and down the mountain. Sadly, Bert was missing but we had plenty of fun exploring the land and enjoying the hammock swings. And you can't beat a hot tub with a view!

8/10 Good

Amanda B.

Beautiful private space in the mountains!
This was a GREAT location to get away and enjoy the mountain view! Getting up the mountain was an adventure in itself, but well worth the bumpy drive! The cabin is situated with one of the best views that you could ask for and it was nice to be away from all the hustle and bustle of Asheville. The cabin was very clean and had most everything that you might need and had a very spacious outdoor area to relax on both the balcony and on the mountaintop. This was perfectly centrally located for all of our activities for hiking in Grandfather Mountain, rappelling Big Bradley, and exploring the Biltmore. I would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

Park like setting on a mountaintop! Clean, well maintained, world class views, and they love dogs.
Kristen met us at the bottom of the mountain and we followed her up in our 4x4. She showed us the property, which is really beautiful. Our cabin was clean and simple. Mr. Bert the Emu was unavailable, he's gone on a walk-about, so I'll be making banana bread and muffins when we get home. Thank you Kristen! Our weekend was relaxing, perfect all around! Kathleen
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you! It was wonderful having you stay on the property, we are so happy you came and enjoyed everything that Island In The Sky has to offer. You were amazing guests and we hope to see you again soon! Kristen, Bob and Melissa.

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Excellent Property
My wife and I enjoyed two nights at this property. It is very clean and well kept, even better than is shown in the photos on here. The view is absolutely fantastic and there is plenty of outdoor space to enjoy around the rental. Definitely have a good 4 wheel drive vehicle if you plan on driving up; it is literally on top of a mountain. I'd highly recommend this property and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the great review! We are happy you enjoyed the property and everything is has to offer! We hope to see you both again! Kristen and Bob

10/10 Excellent

Zared S.

lovely mountaintop property
My wife and I took our honeymoon here and absolutely loved it. The views were amazing and the house was cozy and charming. More than anything, we appreciated how responsive, flexible, and kind Kristen was in shuttling us up and down the mountain. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank's Zared for taking the time to share your visit to our mountain getaway. We are glad you enjoyed you stay and hope you come back soon! Thank's again Kristen, Bob and Melissa

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Orlando, FL

Wonderful
This was our second stay at Bob and Melissa's and it did not disappoint. They are great hosts and very friendly to be around. The location itself is great, very close to Asheville and easy access to the Parkway! Couldn't recommend this place more, we love our visits here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks Michael for taking the time to share your visit with us. We are always rewarded when our guests come back and please come back again soon! Thank's Bob, Melissa and Kristen.

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Beyond our Expectations
I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend get a way for my 50th with some special people. The hosts were gracious and also available to meet our needs. The house was more than adequate. The views were beyond compare and there were plenty of things to do in the area. My trip could not have gone any better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to write us such a wonderful review! We enjoyed having you, your daughter and friend stay with us for your birthday and we hope to see you again soon! Bob and Kristen Breining

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Breath taking views, privacy
Bob is a wonderful host, we did not have a vehicle capable of making it to the cabin, he drove us up and down the mountain several times daily. Bob also gave us recommendations on where to eat and spend our free time. My daughter and I had the most wonderful time, sharing the experience of Asheville and surrounding areas. Thanks Bob. P.S. Challenge yourself, walk up the mountain once. I believe Bob said it is 1000 feet of elevation change in 1 mile.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank's for staying with us Robert. I appreciate your taking the time to share your experience while visiting our mountain. We hope you come back soon! Thank's again Bob

10/10 Excellent

G M.

Nice place for some R&R
This place is great for some R&R. We weren't blessed with great weather (high winds, rain, and some snow) but it was still enjoyable. If you're looking to go do "this and that" around town then probably not the best place for you. If you're looking to relax and enjoy the mountains then this place is all you'll need. Bob was extremely helpful and even though I had 4x4 he drove us up for our last night after spending the day in Asheville because it was supposed to snow and coming down probably would've been dangerous (he puts chains on his 4Runner). All you have to do is give him a heads up on when you'll need a ride and he's more than happy. In dry weather you can probably make it up in 2wd, but just let Bob drive you because you'll create ruts and bumps going up in 2wd. The place was clean and has the essentials. It's no 5 star resort, but it serves it's purpose well. Would definitely recommend and will try to come back, hopefully with better weather to enjoy it more the next time! Also, Bert is a pretty cool addition. And Bob gives great restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank's for sharing your visit to our mountain last month. We are always rewarded when we read about our guests experience while staying. We hope you come back again! Real soon! Thank's again Bob, Melissa and Kristen

10/10 Excellent

elisha b.

SPECTACULAR VIEWS with everything we could have wanted and more
This little gem was such a pleasure to stay at. Bob was extremely friendly and accomodating. The weather was snowing and a bit icey so even though we had a 4x4 vehicle we didn't have the chains necessary for the ice so Bob was kind enough to accomodate us going up and down from the cabin as often as we needed. He lives on the property which is great if you need anything. Feeding Bert banannas all weekend was a highlight as well. He owns the top of that mountain. So funny to have an Emu running around. The grounds are fully equipped with multiple fire pits, chairs, pic nic tables, hot tubs, grills, etc. The inside is spacious and just right for a cabin getaway in the mountains. You won't regret staying here. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank's Elisha for staying with us. We are always rewarded when we see a big smile on our guests faces as they experience our mountain wonderland! Thank's again, Bob, Melissa and Kristen

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Breath taking view!!!
Wanted a relaxing getaway with boyfriend and dog and this place was perfect! The views are incredible and the house was exactly what we needed. Bob was really nice & helpful. Definitely want to come back!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2020
Thank's Anna for sharing your experience while visiting our mountain. We hope you come back again soon! Thank's again, Bob, Melissa and Kristen

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

ABSOLUTE HEAVEN!!! CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK
My boyfriend and I had an absolutely wonderful time. Bob was so great to us and the property was beautiful. There are not enough words to describe how much fun we had. We spent the last week of December and brought in the New Year at the cabin. We were slightly disappointed that there wasn't snow but we still couldn't get enough of being outside and exploring the property. We took our Australian Shepard, Bodhi, with us and he made plenty of friends. Great hiking trails, fantastic views, and was the perfect drive to Asheville. The drive up the mountain is quite the haul so 4WD is a MUST! Our truck had some assistance from Bob's 2 dogs to lead the way. They would run up the mountain and race us to the house. I can understand why it is called "Dog Heaven". We are hoping to come back sometime during the summer to explore a bit more. Thank you for allowing us to spend the holidays in your cabin Bob! - Sarah, Tyler & Bodhi
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank's Sarah for taking the time to share your experience with others. We are always rewarded when our guests leave with a big smile on their faces and see their furry friend's tail wagging. We hope you come back again soon! Bob and Melissa

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui N.

Would go back in a heartbeat!
Y'all! If you are looking for a romantic yet casual getaway this is your place! My husband and I left the baby at home with the grandparents and enjoyed a wonderful weekend away in the Asheville mountains! These people are NOT lying when they say you need 4 wheel drive to get up that mountain! I honestly didn't really think we would but boy was I wrong! We have a jeep so it wasn't a big deal and was kinda fun! The views are stunning and the drive into town isn't bad at all. We are hoping to go back in the spring and will stay here is it's available! Thanks for a great stay, Bob!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank's Jacqui for taking the time to share your experience while visiting our mountain. We hope you come back again soon! Bob and Melissa

10/10 Excellent

Makenzie M.

Beautiful Views!
We loved our stay in this cozy cottage! The views were spectacular and we definitely put the hot tub to good use. I would say that it is best suited for 2, the pull out couch is pretty uncomfortable. Bob was super helpful and we really enjoyed our time in NC!

10/10 Excellent

Morgan W.

Wonderful views and experience
My boyfriend and I spent 4 nights and 4 days at this beautiful cabin. The views in the morning - and in the evening were spectacular and like nothing I've ever seen before. Bob was amazing and super helpful with unloading and loading our luggage - to suggestions of where to eat. If ever back in Asheville - we will be looking to see if he has availability !!

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka B.

A little piece of heaven.
The place is absolutely gorgeous. It's so peaceful and views are amazing. We loved walking through the miles of beautiful, scenic trails with our dog Kimbo. Mr. Bob was very helpful and drove us up and down the mountain when we decided to visit Asheville one evening. We quickly returned and stayed on the top of the mountain for the remainder of our stay since we loved it there so much. We met Theodore the pig and fed him some peaches. We didn't get to see Bert the Emu, but since we are planning to be back, we hope we will see him next time.Agnieszka and Jessy.Wilmington, NC

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B., Austin, TX, USA

Exceeded Expectations
We stayed here for two nights and definitely plan on coming back for more! We didn't have 4WD so got a ride up the mountain with Bob. The views were so beautiful and Burt the Emu was so great that we stayed up there until we had to leave. Bob was the most wonderful and accommodating host. If you're looking to relax and enjoy nature, stay here! We can't wait to come back!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks Lauren for taking the time to share your experience with us. Come back again soon! Bob and Melissa

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Orlando, FL

Can't beat an Island in the Sky!
This place is awesome, plain and simple. The views are amazing (porch faces Smoky Mtn National park), the mountain is peaceful, quiet and beautiful. The cabins are great, my girlfriend and I loved our private cabin; great for families and groups as well since there are multiple levels. Bob is super accommodating and friendly. If you don't have 4WD he'll drive you to and from the cabin and works around your schedule. Bob has great stories to tell and is a very interesting guy who is fun to talk to. You're less than 20 min from Asheville, the BRP, Tennessee, the French Broad river. The location is great for being out in the mountains yet close enough to everything else at the same time. Thank you Bob, we had an amazing time!!! - Michael & Sarah (Tallahassee, FL)
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you Michael for taking the time out to share your experience. Come back again soon! Bob and Melissa

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Absolutely worth it and wonderful! !!
It was an awesome stay for my boyfriend and I and our 2 dogs. Bob is a great man and very accommodatIng. Told us all the local stuff to do and we did everything he said and had the best time. Follow the road until it ends...and then you will see waterfalls. ... best directions ever;). ...xoxo definitely coming back♡
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank's Michelle for taking the time to share your experience staying on top of our mountain. We hope you come back again soon! Bob and Melissa