| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 47 positive, 1 negative]
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| 10/29/09 |
Positive
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| Very nice, very clean, sleeps 6 people but was just the perfect size for 2 (and 2 Akitas). The water was stinky upon arrival but we called and that was taken care of within 3 hours (on a Saturday, no less), which was very nice. |
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Jason |
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Homeowner Response:
Cabin is on a shared well which is maintained by the previous owner. We give all guests the info for contacting this person as he depends on being notified when treatment chemicals need to be replenished. Chrissie
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| 10/09/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed in the cabin in early October for a three day relaxation getaway. The weather was excellent, and the cabin was so comfortable. We toured North and East, enjoying driving through Snowshoe, Cass, valleys in Virginia, and going past the NRAO. The day we left, two deer walked along the road near highway 66, then right down the middle of the road. Our dogs were fired up! Perhaps a one-word summary would be "peaceful". |
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Gordon & Diana Sherk, Powell, OH
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| 10/06/09 |
Positive
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| We visited the cabin last weekend which was the first weekend in Oct. It was amazing!! My husband raced at a mountain bike race at Snowshoe so we were very close. I loved that we saved money by being able to run back to the cabin for lunch. Chrisie(sorry if I spelled wrong) is one of the sweetest people I have ever delt with. We tried to rent the cabin in June but I got into a car wreck and even though we were unable to visit she sent a email sending me a speedy recovery. I was very pleased to learn that the cabin was available for us. I would recommend it to anyone. |
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Carrie, Taylor Mill,KY
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| 07/06/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed in the cabin for the 4th of July weekend. The cabin was so clean and very inviting. We had the best trip!! Chrissie was absolutely great to work with...so glad to have found you on the net. Hope to visit again someday soon! Again we loved it!! |
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LJ, Kristi and Bailee |
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| 03/19/09 |
Positive
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We were there March 6th-8th and had a great time. The house provided everything we could possibly have needed with the exception of groceries. However there was a basket with tea, hot chocolate, coffee and creamer, which was wonderful to be able to make a pot while getting settled! It looked exactly like the pictures so no disappointment and Chrissy couldn't have been any nicer or more helpful. My daughter and I enjoyed just getting up and having coffee out on the porch just as much as going to the slopes! It was very relaxing and cozy!
I'd go back tomorrow if I could. |
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Pam Weeks, Suffolk, VA.
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| 03/13/09 |
Positive
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| Had a wonderful winter vacation. My daughter, husband and her friend had a great weekend on the slopes while her dog, my granddog, relaxed and had pleasure walks around the farm. It could not have been more perfect. Thanks to Chrissy and her family for their hospitality. |
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karen
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| 02/28/09 |
Positive
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We had a great stay at Mountain Mama's Cabin.
Wonderful location for a ski weekend at Snowshoe.
While we were there the temperature stayed in the
teens and about 8 inches of snow fell. We stayed
warm the whole time.
The cabin was very clean and the kitchen was well
stocked. We would recommend this location to
anyone. Thanks for a wonderful weekend. |
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Trey & Tara Warrick, Durham, NC |
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| 02/23/09 |
Positive
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| We've stayed at this cabin for two years now and enjoyed ourselves each time. Perfect for 6 friends and a dog for a long ski weekend! |
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Kristin, Carrollton, Virginia
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| 02/23/09 |
Positive
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| Excellent lodging. Loved the gas heater-stove. Our Stay was 2/18-20/2009. Chrissie was very helpful in providing information about the area and cabin |
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Charlie Garner, Warner Robins, Georgia |
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| 02/20/09 |
Positive
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| We enjoyed our stay over President's Day weekend at Mountain Mama's. The place was clean and comfortable and was a great homey place to curl up after a long day on the slopes. Chrissie was very efficient in answering questions and providing information needed prior to our trip, which was much appreciated. |
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Noelle & Nate, Charlotte, NC |
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| 02/12/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We would stay at your cabin again and would for sure recommend it to anyone. Thanks again.
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Hiers Family
Ohio
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| 02/04/09 |
Positive
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| Thank you very much to let us use the cabin, was a fun time with my friends. Nice view and comfortable for 6 people, very close for snowshoe mountain, much better than stain up the hill on expensive prices. I really recommend!!! |
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Paulo, Marietta/GA
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| 12/16/08 |
Positive
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Small but very lovely and cozy!!! We had a wonderful
stay at Mountain Mama's! A perfect place to stay if you
want to ski at Snowshoe and be able to bring your pet
along!
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Ortman's, Leesburg, VA |
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| 10/28/08 |
Positive
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We made very last minute plans to go to WV in mid October and Chrissie was GREAT to work with. The cabin was clean and cozy and we had a very relaxing time. There's not much to do there at that time but take nice drives, and that's all we really wanted. Having laundry facilities was a big bonus.
My only advice for those who might visit the cabin is to make sure you take ALL the cooking supplies you need. We thought some of the basics (like spices) might be left by previous parties, but it was not to be. I appreciate how this prevents pest problems, so we made due. Also, the market was closed so we were glad we got our supplies in a big city (at Wal-Mart) before we headed into the mountains. |
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Michelle, Springfield, MO |
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| 05/28/08 |
Positive
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| We loved the cabin. We have four kids who range in age from 14 to 4. They loved the loft area as they could watch TV from the bed. The cabin has everything you need. Very nicely decorated also. Lots to do and everything is close to the cabin. Green Bank has a very cool science center for the kids. Snowshoe is awesome. They even have an Indoor/outdoor pool and hot tub you can pay by the day $8 per person. Cass railroad is very cool. I recommend the 5 hour tour to Bald Knob. The 2 hour one is just a teaser. We will rent the Mountain Mama again! |
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stephanie mcdonald, Martinsburg WV
304-229-1723 |
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| 03/10/08 |
Positive
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| Wonderful weekend at Snowshoe! Cabin very convenient, cosy and quaint and a lovely place to cook dinner, play games and relax by the fire after a day on the slopes and we even grilled on the deck in the snowy sunshine. Our dogs loved playing in the Slatyfork Farm grounds and it was lovely to have them with us. |
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Lucy, Washington DC |
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| 02/25/08 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful weekend away from DC -only regret is not having come up on Thursday night to get an extra day in at Snowshoe. All the slopes were open & conditions were pretty good. As always, went over to silvercreek during the day on Sat. to have avoid the slopes & ski silver creek with NO LINES! And ditto to other guests' comments about pets - our dogs loved it! They are truly in the element when we took them on walks in Slatyfork Farms & pranced around giddily wherever they could get their toes in the snow :O) And then it was back to the cabin to curl up & snooze by the stove while we went skiing. Great to have the comfort of our dogs with us while on vaca and a super cozy cabin to boot! We had all the comforts of home plus the beauty & quiet of WVa! |
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Maren & Matt Marzetti, Arlington, VA
804-400-1170 |
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| 12/20/07 |
Positive
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| The cabin was everything I had hoped it would be. VERY close to the mountain which made it easy to ski for the day and get back quickly to thaw out. The weather was VERY cold and windy while we were there, so it was nice to have a place to come back to and have a cup of coffee or hot chocolate to warm up. It is also nice to have a drier to dry out all of our wet clothes since we packed light. The house is beautiful, has a great location and very reasonably priced. I am planning on renting it again when I come back to ski. The owner was fantastic and truly concerned with whether or not we enjoyed her cabin. I enjoyed every aspect of my trip and would recommend this to anyone who goes to enjoy the slopes during the day and have a cozy place to stay when they come home. |
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Paykon Sarmadi, Blacksburg, VA |
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| 11/25/07 |
Positive
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We loved the cabin. It was very warm and cozy. We especially liked the heater/fireplace and the large front porch.
There is just something special about a log cabin nestled in the mountains.
It is located extremely close to snowshoe which made it the perfect base for the first skiing of the year.
The owner could not have been any nicer or concerned that we have a good time.
We will definitely return. |
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Debra & Bonnie, Richmond, VA
804-504-0118 |
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| 11/01/07 |
Negative
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| We stayed at Mt. Mamas for a long week-end the end of October. The cabin was very cozy and clean, but we did have two mice visit us during breakfast! I guess this is to be expected at a cabin in the woods, though! One very important comment that I must make as a warning to others...do NOT go to the cabin in late October UNLESS you want to literally stay at the cabin and do absolutely nothing else. All restaurants in the town (except one) were closed for the season. The train was closing for the season the day we arrived and the shops (with the exception of one) were all closed until after Christmas! The children's activities center at the village on the mountain was closed also. We read in the internet ad for the cabin that there would be horseback riding which our family loves to do, but when we called around we found out from the Visitor's Bureau that there hasn't been any horseback riding anywhere in the county for a few years! It was very disappointing. However, I am sure that if we would have been told that we shouldn't rent the cabin in late October and we had chosen a different time we probably would have enjoyed ourselves much more than we did. It looked like there was a lot to do "in season." Once again, the cabin was cozy and I have no complaints about the cabin, but we would have liked to have been warned that there is NOTHING to do and NOWHERE to eat. It would have saved us a lot of money and a 8 hour drive each way! Everything we did we could have done at home to be quite honest. |
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John and Deb, Lancaster, PA |
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Homeowner Response:
Our family is truly disappointed that our guests didn't enjoy their visit. We were not aware that activities were not available in late October. We have verified that horseback riding isn't available according to the county visitors bureau link which is available on our site, and it has been removed from our list of activities. We have updated our site to remind guests to check seasonal activity availability. The Pocahontas County Visitors Bureau web site provides a comprehensive calendar of many activities in the area. Hiking and enjoying leaf color would probably be the main reason to visit at this time.
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| 08/14/07 |
Positive
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| Just what we needed and then some. . . The cabin was awesome, more than we had expected for a "dog-friendly" cabin. Our dogs had a great time on some hiking trails and we had the most awesome yet frieghtening experience on the Greenbrier River Trail--a black bear ran right in front of us as we were biking! It was incredible! Needless to say, we were wide-eyed as we pedaled faster. We also had the pleasure to meet Governor Manchin at the Raven Golf Course. Thankfully, the weather was cooler so the nights were comfortable while sleeping. We had everything we needed in the well-stocked Mountain Mama's cabin. . . serenity, wildlife viewing, and our dogs. Buster and Wilbur are sleeping right now with thoughts of when they can return to the mountains. Thank you! |
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Anna, Toby, Buster, Wilbur, Mercersburg, PA |
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| 07/23/07 |
Positive
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What a wonderful place to visit and stay for vacation. We are motorcyclists, so a summer visit worked great for us. The roads are wonderful for cruising. And so many of them. We found everything from 30 mile runs to 200 mile runs. All great.
The cabin is well-equipped and comfortable. The deer running outside were plentiful (needed to be really careful when riding!)and charmed us each time we took a walk around "Slatyfork Farms." |
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Maryanne & Larry, Spring Hill, FL
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| 05/29/07 |
Positive
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| Teriffic cabin, wish it was mine! Very clean,and a joy to do business with. Will definitely stay here again. |
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Jon Chandler, Elkmont, AL
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| 02/26/07 |
Positive
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| What a great cabin! The family had an awesome weekend and can't wait to go back. It was cleaner and better equipped than we imagined. Chrissie went above and beyond to make the weekend enjoyable and somehow even ordered up 6" of fresh snow for us on Sunday! Highly recommended. |
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Gary & Pam Page, Charlotte, NC
704-795-5888 |
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| 02/25/07 |
Positive
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| We had a fun time at Mountain Mama's and as everyone else stated the owners are the NICEST people ever!!! We came under really icy conditions (unusual for the area I'm told) so parking was precarious! The cabin is on kind of like a small cliff and the 4-wheel drive slipped and slid trying to get up the driveway. The Cabin was clean and the bed was comfy. Steps up to loft are more like a larger ladder. Thanks for having us! Our dogs loved it too! |
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Michelle Jackson, Centreville, VA
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| 01/21/07 |
Positive
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This is a great place to stay and it accommodated two couples very well!! The cabin was clean and fully equipped and we can't wait to go back soon.
Thanks!! |
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Eddie Oliver, Richmond, VA
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| 12/29/06 |
Positive
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| Clean and Cozy! We loved the fireplace! Lots of towels, dishes, glasses and blankets! Thanks for a wonderful place to stay! |
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Tressa, Charlottesville, VA
Baggett |
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| 11/27/06 |
Positive
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| The cabin was very neat and orderly. We had a great time, the views are spectacular. |
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John Patton, Savannah, GA |
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| 10/16/06 |
Positive
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| The cabin was clean and homey! We felt as if we had been the only guests there. The linens on the beds were comfy and clean. It was great having a washer and dryer as we had lots of newborn clothes to wash! Our only problem was finding the cabin at night. We couldn't see the cabin up on the hill and thought the "first" cabin was the first one we saw. It took us a few minutes in the dark with a screaming baby to figure everything out. It would be helpful to include in your directions, that the cabin is a SHARP turn up the hill at the first driveway. Other than that, we just loved everything and wished we had stayed here our whole vacation, rather than switching cabins. |
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Marji, Chattanooga, TN
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| 09/25/06 |
Positive
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| The cabin is really nice and we enjoyed the stay. Very clean and nicely decorated. I can see why there are so many good reviews. Highly recommended. |
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Anonymous, Knoxville, TN |
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| 09/11/06 |
Positive
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| This is our second stay at Mtn. Mama's and it was great to be back. The weather on the mountain didn't cooperate like last year, so we did some sight seeing in the area, read and enjoyed the fireplace as well as the start of football season. Very relaxing! |
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Vanessa, Reston, VA |
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| 08/30/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We have had a great, restful time at the cabin - so glad I discovered you on the Web!! We have enjoyed the area very much - it's been quiet and we have enjoyed reading and hiking especially. We've spent some time up at Snowshoe, and this coming Sunday we will take in both the brunch and concert up there. We have also enjoyed going to Mass at the new chapel, St. Bernard's. Last night we took in the Cass Murder Mystery Train ride and it was nice to be outdoors in the evening.
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Mr. & Mrs. O'Connor
Virginia
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| 03/01/06 |
Positive
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| WOW, we loved it... ALL of it. The cabin was awesome, very different than expected. We had some rain the first day so we spent quite a bit of time there. Had a good time... I Left my POP Snowboard DVD (Finders Keepers. Thanks Mountain Mama's |
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Kele & Nicole Stanley, Urbana, Ohio
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| 02/28/06 |
Positive
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| The cabin was everything we expected and more. It was so comfortable we wanted to stay some extra days and enjoy it even more. It had plenty of extra blankets, towels, utensils, etc. and was so close to Snowshoe. This was a great vacation rental, we will definitely be back again. |
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Kristen and Bob , Richmond, VA
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| 02/18/06 |
Positive
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| Just returned from a week at Mountain Mamas. The cabin had everything we needed .... very warm (since we were in a snowstorm upon arrival, that helped!) .... very clean ! Although there was snow everywhere, we were able to get up the road and up the driveway without a problem. My oldest son spent the entire week at Snowshoe ... loved it. My younger son stayed with us and we visited the local places. The scrapbook was a big help. The telescope place was great and allowed for a better understanding of our non-working cell phones! Tried to visit Seneca Rocks ... if you go, call first to find out the tour tmes (when we got there they told us we would need to wait an hour or more but offered us the opportunity to shop in their store or eat in the diner -- seemed like a scam!) ... we left. We did go to the Brazen Head Inn to eat ..... it was fabulous. The service was great, food was wonderful. Meck's Bakery on 66 was recommended by Chrissie, and it was our favorite lunch spot. We did eat breakfast at the cabin .... and could have eaten lunch & dinner there (fully equipped kitchen) but we were out and about so we ate out. It was a great place to spend a wintery week! |
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Susan A, Ardmore, PA
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| 02/17/06 |
Positive
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| WOW!! My family and I had a great time, we can't wait to go back. The cabin was top notch, We are so happy that we found this wonderful place. This was the first time our children had every really seen snow and boy did they see some! Over a foot of snow fell in the three days that we were there. Thanks again Chrissie for everything. |
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Lynn A. |
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| 02/02/06 |
Positive
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| Our family loved your cabin. The kids, the dogs and mom and dad all had a great time! Mama's cabin had everything we needed and then some. It snowed for two days. The skiing was great! We will be back! Thanks, the Fishers |
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Dale Fisher, Orlando, Florida |
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| 01/07/06 |
Positive
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| We stayed after christmas and it is a wonderful little cabin with everything you need. We were able to rent skis from the shop in front of the cabin for our boys. Having the washer and dyer were nice also. The beds were very comfy. I would stay again. Sincerely, Linda Kelley |
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Linda Kelley, Indianapolis, Indiana |
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| 01/02/06 |
Positive
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| I can't say enough great things about our weekend. My husband and I (and our dog - Flicka) rang in 2006 at the cabin - after spending the day skiing at Snowshoe (about a 10 minute drive up the mountain). The cabin was perfect. Everything was clean - lots of nice towels, comfortable bed, terrific grill etc. And, Chrissie Burriss was a pleasure to work with. Very helpful and thorough in her follow up. Thanks - we will be back! |
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Anonymous, Arlington, VA
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| 10/31/05 |
Positive
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Simply beautiful! My wife and I stayed here for our 10th anniversary and it was so much more than I expected. Chrissie helped me make arrangements with a local florist to have flowers in the cabin upon our arrival - a very nice surprise for my wife.
The cabin is simply perfect for "getting away from it all." The peace and quiet was almost deafening, and some deer walked right up to us on a walk we took on the adjacent farm property.
The furnishings are very clean from the sheets and towels to the stove and refrigerator.
I haven't rented many cabins prior to this one, but this rates five stars in my book! I have already recommended Mountain Mama's to several friends who will be as happy and rested as my wife and I were. Thank you so much, Mountain Mama's! |
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Keith Gutzman, Charleston, WV |
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| 09/06/05 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful time at the cabin. We were able to bring our 2 dogs, Beauford and Ellie Mae which made the getaway even better. My daughters enjoyed all the activities Snowshoe had to offer, and I enjoyed riding my motorcycle on the numerous scenic highways. Working with the owners was beyond easy and the cabin was exactly what we were looking for, close to activities but quiet and peaceful. I would not hesitate to recommend this cabin to friends and family. I am sure we will return in the future. |
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Joe Perry, Washington, DC |
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| 07/26/05 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful time at the cabin. The location was great, the cabin was perfect. The Burris's were very nice to work with when making the arrangements to rent the cabin. They even went out of their way to send us a brochure about the Motorcycle Rally we were attending. Thanks for a great vacation. The Mason's & family |
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Sandra Mason, Harkers Island,NC |
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| 06/21/05 |
Positive
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We just got home from our lovely weekend at Mtn. Mama's. What a fun time!! The weather was cool and sunny. It happened to be the Jeep Jamboree, so we were able to take part in their festivities which included a fabulous fireworks show on Friday night. The cabin was perfect for the 3 of us and a great location. We toured the observatory and took our 4 year old son on the Cass scenic train. We swam at the resorts' indoor pool and took the chair lift down to the beach to play in the sand while my husband mountain biked. It was really a full and fun weekend.
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Vanessa, Reston, VA |
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| 02/14/05 |
Positive
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We had a great time at Mountain Mama's. The cabin was perfect for my husband & I. We love to ski, snowshoe,& hike which were all close by.
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Laura, Durham, NC |
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| 01/10/05 |
Positive
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| Great cabin. Very clean. Easy access to Snowshoe. Warm and cosy inside, with nice loft and living area. Rented equipment from snowboard shop just below and had no problems. Great dinner at Elk River Restaurant. I would recommend the cabin and would like to return. |
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Tim Hancock, West Palm Beach, Fl
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| 10/19/04 |
Positive
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| Our family of 4 and another couple just stayed in this cute little cabin. All we had to bring was food and clothes, everything else was there which made things easy! The views were spectacular with all the colors of the trees. We were able to see many deer very close to the cabin. The scenic byway is a must-do. We had a great time and the owners are absolutely wonderful! We would recommend this cabin to others. And a great big thank you to Chrissie for mailing back my daughters pink blankie! |
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The Gorals, Winston Salem, NC |
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| 10/11/04 |
Positive
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| We completely enjoyed our stay at "Mt. Mama's. Everything we needed was provided and the furnishings were very comfortable. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to our friends. |
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Barbara McKee |
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| 09/14/04 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a great time, and you have a wonderful little cabin. I did not realize you were so close to Snowshoe. We spent a whole day mountain biking there, and may return next year also. The next day we did tourist-y things like the Cass railroad, drove around some, etc. If we're traveling to the neighborhood again I will see if the cabin is available.
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Anonymous
Washington DC
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| 08/26/04 |
Positive
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| My husband and I celebrated our 8th wedding aniversary in the cabin. It is the perfect place for a peaceful, laid back vacation. I would recommend this place to anyone with a desire for some peace and quiet with the convenience of many attractions, sightseeing, and just beautiful scenery all around you. It is a great place with everything one could need for a great vacation. |
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Buzz & Barbara, Douglasville, Georgia
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| 08/10/04 |
Positive
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| A beautiful cabin ideally located away from all the hustle and bustle, but within easy driving distance of many activities.Beautiful surroundings and lots of wildlife.A great place for a family vaction. |
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Tina Skains, Winnfield, La
318-628-7177 |
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| 08/08/04 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Where we are sitting right now - on the front porch watching the mountain, listening to cicadas, and the sounds of leaves - is just about the most perfect place I can think of. Today we drove the Highland Scenic Byway and continued to be quietly and profoundly awed by the beauty of the place... We will be saddened to leave but all the beauty has not only gladdened our eyes but made a deep soul impression. We will be back again and again.
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Anonymous
Chicago, IL
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| 08/04/04 |
Positive
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| Our family stayed at Mountain Mama's for a week in early July. The cabin worked out perfectly for us, including two small children. It has all of the amenities you need for a full week. The owners were great to work with also. We would recommend this cabin to anyone, and would be interested in staying there again. |
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Anonymous |
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