| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 12 positive, 0 negative]
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| 02/28/09 |
Positive
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Valentine's & President's Day Weekend, 2009
Dear Carol and Ray,
What a lovely cabin you have! You have outfitted it perfectly and we wanted for not. A very special treat this weekend was sitting in the hot tub and watching the snowflakes sparkle in the spotlights in the night sky.
We had 2 wonderful fires that helped the cabin smell fantastic and we sipped champagne and ate chocolates -- just what we need to do for a Valentine's Day weekend!
Thanks for everything and being so helpful and accommodating.
Fondly,
Betsy & Barry,
Atlanta/Sandy Springs
P.S. The Mast Store had a great sale on cordouroy pants - and what a quaint & unique place!
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Betsy & Barry, Sandy Springs, Atlanta, GA |
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| 02/27/09 |
Positive
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| Thank you for sharing your beautiful cabin! It was everything we had hoped for and more. You have included so many nice touches to make your guests feel welcome and comfortable. We even got snow while we were there. We tubed, ice skated and skied.It was a wonderful winter getaway for me and my family. Thanks again! |
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Michele, Norcross, GA
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| 02/04/09 |
Positive
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Jan. 25, 2009
My family and I had a great time at your cabin this past weekend...just two families spending quality time together--relaxing, playing board games, and laughing. I just wanted to say it was great and look forward to returning to your warm and cozy cabin.
Jeannette, Andrea, Mallory, Andrew, John, Nikolai, and Brandon
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Andrea Fairfax, Matthews, NC
704-849-7272 |
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| 01/29/09 |
Positive
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Dear Carol and Family,
My husband surprised me for our anniversary by taking me to "Around the Bend". I had never been to this beautiful part of NC and we loved every minute! Your home is so beautiful. We used the fireplace every night and enjoyed the hot tub as it snowed. What a treat for us city-folk! We were impressed at all the space you have in your log cabin. We just want to thank you for welcoming us into your home. We had a wonderful time and would like to return for a fishing trip sometime! |
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McGraw, Charlotte, NC |
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| 05/30/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
2/29/08 - 3/3/08
Dear Russotto Family,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! This is our first getaway for the two of us since our son was born 2 years ago. We are enjoying everything, especially the fireplace and the hot tub! We've had great food too! Our favorites included Creekside Deli, Roca's Antler Bar in Blowing Rock, and Daniel Boone Inn. Thanks for making our "getaway" relaxing and fun. Wishing you God's richest blessings,
Nicole & Kevin Davis
Greenville, N.C.
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Davis
Greenville, NC
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| 05/26/08 |
Positive
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| Carol and Ray, thanks for sharing your beautiful cabin with us! We found it to be exceptionally clean, comfortable, and well-appointed, and it is in one of the most beautiful and interesting areas in the NC mountains. |
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Kathy Swain, Raleigh, NC |
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| 02/21/08 |
Positive
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January 31, 2008
We absolutely loved the cabin!
Between the hot tub and the jacuzzi -- this was the perfect getaway! We cannot wait to come back for the summer!
Thank you for a great vacation!
-Marvin Castle |
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The Castle's |
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| 02/21/08 |
Positive
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Nov. 8 - 13th, 2007
It's been a laidback & relaxing vacation! Me, my husband (Jim), and toddler Cecelia, thank you for a special memory here. We just hit the last stage of the fall colors which was beautiful. The weather was mild & mostly pleasant (30's to the 60's). Everything about this area & what we experienced was great.
Casa Rustica was by far a place to eat!
Thanks for having us,
The Griffins |
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The Griffin Family |
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| 02/21/08 |
Positive
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December 29 - January 6, 2008
This was a different vacation than what we had tried before. The kids, 10 and 5, wanted to see snow. We are from Broward county, Florida and this was something they had not experienced before. We went tubing, they loved it. We enjoyed your cabin very much and especially the fireplace. We also brought my parents along. We had a good time.
Sincerely,
The Camachos and Alberts
1/2008 |
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The Camacho Family, Broward County, FL |
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| 02/13/08 |
Positive
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Thanks for sharing your beautiful log cabin with us. We spent 5 beautiful days with our Daugher, Son in law, granddaughers( 3 and 10 months and son.
Our 3 year old granddaughter got to experience skiing for the 1st time. She did great! and loved every minute. We enjoyed the hot tub, nice warm fires, and delicious meals from the gas grill. We had a much needed relaxing vacation.
Phil, Karen, Crystal, Steve,Avery, Ansley and Chad
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Karen Carmac, Ramseur NC
336-824-8538 |
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| 01/09/08 |
Positive
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July 7-14, 2007
Thank you for sharing your cozy home. We have had the best family vacation ever! We managed to hit all of the typical tourist spots (Chimney Rock, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Caverns, Blue Ridge, etc...) Beacon Heights (mile marker 304) is a "must see" view and easy hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway. We went white water rafting & tubing with a super friendly group called River and Earth Adventures. They are located close to the Mast General Annex store. On their tour, we jumped off a cliff & rope swing into the ice cold Watauga River. They fed us an organic lunch with edible flowers. The rafting waters were perfect for our children. The kids loved catching fire flies. We found crawfish in creeks & caught trout too. We don't want to leave.
Thanks again,
Travis, Mary, Jaidi (9) & Clara (7) Griffis
Oviedo, Florida |
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Griffis Family, Oviedo, FL |
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| 11/29/07 |
Positive
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Aug. 3-6, 2006
Your home was the perfect setting for our annual siblings get-together. The minute we walked in the door, we felt right at home in your beautiful and comfortable cottage. From your home it was easy to gallery hop in West Jefferson and tube down the new river. Sitting on your porch reminiscing was the best of all! We would love to come back some day.
Melinda Deal Holmes, Atlanta
Marsha Deal and Joe Gillerlain, Crozet, VA
Will Deal, Valle Crucis, NC |
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Melinda Deal Holmes, Atlanta, GA |
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| 11/26/07 |
Positive
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Dear Russotto family,
My husband and I had the pleasure of bringing our son's two children, Ellie (8) and Ethan (4) to the mountains for the weekend. Our grandchildren live in Wilmington, North Carolina and have NEVER seen this amount of snow. Do you know what memories they will have of snow falling, snowballs all around the porch railing while in the HOT TUB?!!! So will their grandparents have great memories. They do not want to leave...they'll miss the fire in the fireplace, the snow, this beautiful cabin and making bird calls off the front porch!! Your neighbors may not miss them though.
Had a lovely time!
Les and Connie Edwards -- March 2006 |
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Anonymous |
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| 03/16/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a great cabin! Thank you so much for sharing it with us! My husband & I and our 4 daughters & my parents had a great time. Roasted marshmallows, hiked, went shopping in Blowing Rock, played cards, Sat out on the deck w/ awesome wine, enjoyed the jacuzzi at night (clear beautiful stars). Amazing weather 65 -- 78 during the day -- unheard of! Had to wear short sleeves in March! Sat for hours in the rocking chairs. Had steaks on the grill -- Yum! Anyways as you can tell we had a wonderful time. By sharing your cabin with others you help create beautiful memories for many!
Thank you & God Bless!
George, Regina, Miranda (12), Marisa (10), Mariah (9), & Macy (5) Carp -- Charlotte, NC
Bill & Merle Shaw -- Madisonville, TN
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Shaw
Charlotte, NC
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| 01/15/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
To the Russottos~
Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful mountain cabin. It is lovely & warm & comfortable. We had a great time & look forward to our return. Yes -- Casa Rustica was great!
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The Johnsons
Smith Mountain Lake, VA
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| 01/06/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for sharing your dream cabin with my wife & I. This is just what the Doctor ordered after our being apart from one another the past year -- she; taking care of business at home and me in Iraq. This will definitely be a milestone of returning home and reuniting with eachother. Thanks for a wonderful start to 2006!!
May God Bless you and your family and may He continue to Bless this wonderful Nation.
"Scouts Out"
Mike-n-Amanda
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Smith
Jackson, Miss
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| 01/01/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Hosts:
We thoroughly enjoyed your cabin and the area.
Enjoy it for many years in good health and happiness.
The Santana's
Go Canes! Miami, Florida
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The Santana's
Miami, FL
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