| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 30 positive, 1 negative]
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| 03/16/09 |
Positive
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| My family had a wonderful stay at Silver Creek. The one bedroom condo was plenty for the 4 of us. It was one of the cleanest rentals I have ever stayed. Great to deal directly with the owner and easy check-in! Silver Creek has great skiing and empty lifts! |
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Mary, Florence, SC
8436670322 |
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| 02/20/09 |
Positive
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Just returned today from spending 4 wonderful days in Lucas Lodge 2. The ski conditions were a dream. The rental will take your breath away and most of all the service that we received from Teena was incredible. Renting directly from th owner makes it seem like you have known her for years! She is in tune in all aspects of the stay and you can count on her if you need info. I have already booked again for one last ski trip in a couple of weeks.
Thanks Teena for EVERYTHING |
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MIMMS VANMETER, GARNER, NC |
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| 02/08/09 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful stay at Luca's Lodge. Teena's attention to detail and desire to make sure you have an enjoyable stay is the best we've seen in any vacation we've taken. We've been going to Snowshoe for 5 years, and we will continue to book this rental. The kitchen is very well stocked, the unit is laid out well for a family with children, every room has a TV, not to mention how clean and meticulously cared for AND convenient it is to the slopes! It was our best stay at SS!
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Tricia & Sean Phelan, Charlotte, N.C. |
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| 01/29/09 |
Positive
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| My husband, 12 year old son and I just returned from visiting Silver Creek for the 1st time in 12 years (son was a baby). Teena's 1 bedroom unit was wonderful. My husband said several times how much he enjoyed the lay-out of the unit. The furnishings were beautiful and we were grateful for all of the kitchen supplies, including spices. Teena has everything meticulously organized! She goes the extra mile to make sure her guests know exactly what they need to bring and called the night we arrived to find out if everything was okay (of course it was!). We had NO surprises when we arrived. The hot tub was ever so relaxing and our son enjoyed tubing. The big secret we will share is that Silver Creek is TONS better for skiing (we are all experienced skiers) with no crowds or lift lines. We tried Snowshoe and immediately went back to Silver Creek. Ski conditions this season have been fabulous! We will definitely return and there is only one place we will stay at Silver Creek - Luca's Lodge! |
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The Freemans, Raleigh, NC |
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| 01/26/09 |
Positive
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| I've stayed at other 1 bedroom places at Snowshoe before, but never at Silver Creek and I must say this, "This was a very spacious 1 bedroom unit." We were so content with the accommodations at Silver Creek that we never left that mountain. The unit was in great shape and extremely clean. Teena was extremely accommodating and helped us secure a place at the last minute, literally within a week! Thanks for everything Teena. We look forward to next year at Silver Creek. |
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John Perez, Jacksonville, Florida |
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| 01/07/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed in the 1Bdrm - what a beautiful, clean condo! It is decorated so nicely and is extremely comfortable. More than enough room for us and our two children. Teena was super and we appreciate all her help in setting up this rental, as well as her call after check-in to make sure all was well! By the way - after numerous times skiing Snowshoe, we found the best-kept secret for intermediate skiers and boarders is Silver Creek! |
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LeighAnn , Florida |
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| 01/04/09 |
Positive
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| We spent Christmas at Luca II with my sister's family, who stayed in Luca's Lodge. We all had a great time and the accommodations couldn't be better! Both condos are very comfortable and Teena went the extra mile to make sure everything was ok. Will be back! |
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Ellen Johnson, Huntersville, NC |
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| 01/03/09 |
Positive
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| Teena is the best! After speaking with her about her rental I feel like I know her! She really went the extra mile to make sure we had what we needed. She even called us once we were there to check up on us! The condo was like staying at a friend's house - so comfortable! We had a fantastic time and will definately deal with Teena when we return. Thank You!! |
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TracyFoelker, DeLand, Florida |
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| 01/02/09 |
Positive
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We just had the best Christmas vacation staying in
Teena's condo. She was very accomodating and
helpful. We've never met but I feel like she's a friend
after spending time on the phone with her. The condo
is great- decorated with taste and comfort. We would
definitely stay there again. |
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Janet Colborne, Greensboro, NC |
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| 01/01/09 |
Positive
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We stayed in Teena's unit Dec. 20th-25th. After staying in another unit last year we were pleased to see what a difference in this unit was compared to last years. The unit was clean and the interior was beautifully decorated. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed including a crock pot!! Teena went over and above what most would do to help make our trip succesful and easy.
We will definately be back and we will definately stay in this unit again if available. Thank you for making everything perfect, I bet you even ordered those two days of snow!
Susan |
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Susan Walker, Jacksonville, FL |
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| 12/25/08 |
Positive
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First and not the last time at Snow Shoe! Had a wonderful time and what really made it feel like home was Teena's lovely condo! I really felt at home and received nothing but the best hospitality from Teena. Will be back real soon!
Sandra |
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Sandra Disla, germantown
3016331540 |
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| 07/04/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Just returned from beautiful, scenic Snowshoe. Summer is as beautiful as Ski Season. You golfers don't know what you are missing, the Raven is one of the top mountain courses. Snowshoe has a new adventure "Geo Cache" it's a hiking scavenger hunt. Lots of great summer activities.
You can disregard the guest note that mentions no AC, we now have AC in both Condo's even though it isn't needed very often We completed our summer punch list and are now ready to receive guests, so read our rave reviews and send me a note with your dates. Teena Mangano
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Teena Mangano, owner
Fairfax, Virginia
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| 03/14/08 |
Positive
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| I brought a group of six young adults and we had a blast. There was enough room for six to stay without being too terribly cramped. Tina was so helpful and the staff at Silver Creek brought wood for the fire and toilet paper promptly when we ran out. The rooms are very clean and the kitchen is incredibly stocked which made cooking for ourselves very easy. I highly recommend staying here! |
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Tristan Meador, Huntington |
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| 03/08/08 |
Positive
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| THe kids had a great time learning to ski. I cannot say enough good things about the ski instructors at the resort--they taught a just turned 4 year old and 5 year old how to ski like "big kids." The condo was comfortable enough to sleep our family of 6, clean enough for the baby to crawl all over the floor, and close enough to everything so that mom and dad didn't have to wark too hard! Oh yeah, the snow was FABULOUS! Thanks! |
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Shannon, Michael & the kids, Ellerslie, GA
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| 02/12/08 |
Positive
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2/09-2/11/08
We had a wonderful stay at Silver Creek. The weather couldn't have been better; clear and cold on Saturday with plenty of snow on Sunday, which made the tubing, hot tubing, and swimming great. The condo was wonderful, all the beds were very comfortable, and we enjoyed the Wi-Fi internet access. Thank you Teena, we had a great weekend.
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Brantley, Tina and family, Atlanta, GA
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| 02/10/08 |
Positive
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| We spent a week in the one bedroom condo Feb.4-10, 2008. Skiing was not good for the first part of the week so we were glad the condo was so comfortable. I was especially thankful for the internet access. We had a wonderful week. Thanks again Teena, for taking such good care of us. |
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Marie Wilson, Clearwater,SC
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| 02/09/08 |
Positive
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| We visited Luca's Lodge over the first weekend of February, 2008. Despite rain on Friday, we very much enjoyed our stay. The condo was very comfortable and spacious for our family of 5. The king sized bed was very comfortable and made it hard to get up for 9 am skiing. Silvercreek is a great lodge for families and very convenient for taking breaks for lunch, dinner, etc. Thanks, Teena, for a great weekend. |
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Kathy, Dunkirk, MD
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| 01/30/08 |
Positive
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Teena, This was our second year in one of your units. The 2 BR was perfect for our family of five. We had plenty of room and everything was in good order. The beds and bedding are of excellent quality, so we had good nights and wonderful days skiing. My daughter Rose wants to live there all the time. She enjoyed the Adaptive Skiing Program and the pool. Thanks again for being a terrific hostess.
The Campbell Family |
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Cynthia Gratz Campbell, Alexandria, VA
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| 01/24/08 |
Positive
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| Luca's Lodge is a great place to stay! Very clean, roomy and beautifully decorated. Skiing at Silvercreek is less crowded and fun for adults and children. It is truly ski in/ski out convenience. The shuttle ride to the Snowshoe area for more skiing, dining and shopping is quick and convenient as well. We had fantastic ski conditions this trip with 28-30 degree temps, no wind, fresh powder, no crowd on the weekdays. Highly recommended. |
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Kim Cooper, Gastonia, NC |
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| 01/19/08 |
Positive
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Just returned from a mid-week stay at Luca's Lodge I, the two bedroom unit. We found it to be comfortable and clean and liked the privacy of the split bedroom design. It is tastefully decorated and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the Silvercreek area. We had two children under five with us, and it was a great
spot for them. We tubed two days, and
did some sledding. We also used the pool, both inside and out in the snow. Our four year old found that to be very "cool". We spend an evening at the Big Top in the Village, where there are many activities for youngsters. Also dined at The Junction, a train themed resturant, which our boys enjoyed. The food was
also very good. Also was nice that children five and under eat free. That was a surprise. Transportation by the shuttle bus was very good, prompt and never had to wait over fifteen minutes between buses. Overall, a very nice experience. We will return! |
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The Allen's, Springville, AL |
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| 01/19/08 |
Positive
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| Travelled from the UK not knowing what to expect and never had been skiing before. The lodge was of a high standard and all small matters were dealt with straight away. Beautifully maintained and plenty of activities to keep you occupied. Definitely recommend to friends/family. Thank you. |
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Dimitra Flynn, London, UK
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| 01/05/08 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful time. The room was well taken care of and cozy. The view was absolutely beautiful, especially as the snow came down. We skiied, went tubing, and had fun playing the board games provided. We really appreciated the fully equipped kitchen and washer/dryer, which came in handy. We would most definitely return. |
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Hector, Miami, FL
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| 12/28/07 |
Positive
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| Wow! What A Really Nice, Cozy, At Home Feeling. Your Lodge Is Terrific! The Access Is Superb, Service At The Facility Was Outstanding. Oh, And The Conditions Were Perfect By The Way. This Is The Spot!! Thanks Again. Scott. |
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Scott (The Car Guy), Leesburg VA
703-669-2700 |
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| 12/26/07 |
Positive
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| We loved staying at Luca's Lodge once again - the condo is well kept and excellently equipped, spotless clean, nothing amiss whatsoever. The snow was fantastic, slopes well-prepared, and it is SO convenient to just return "home" for lunch and bathroom and relaxation breaks, before hitting the slopes again. We prefer skiing at the Silver Creek area, it appears to always be less crowded and therefore safer than Snowshoe Mountain. We wished all the lifts were open already during pre-season. If you look for a home away from home, this is the place! |
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Karin, Lilian, Judith, Uwe Tauber, Blacksburg, Virginia |
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| 12/13/07 |
Positive
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| Your condo at Silver Creek is so beautifully done and convenient. We loved our stay there. We had everything we needed for a wonderful weekend. |
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carol and Walker, roanoke virginia
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| 01/02/07 |
Positive
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| We stayed at Luca II over New Year's and absolutely loved the condo. It is located at the end of the wing, so there is very little noise. The unit is decorated very nicely and the furnishings and bedding was very high end. We enjoyed the view of the mountains from the balcony. Silver Creek is a great area for kids and our 10 year old had a blast. A quick shuttle ride over to Snowshoe's shops and restaurants -- we had it all at Luca's!! Thanks Teena! |
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Lisa Kishoni, Duluth, GA
770-495-9444 |
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| 12/28/06 |
Positive
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| We very much enjoyed our skiing week at Teena and George's beautiful apartment. It is well-equipped and clean, and we found it very convenient to stay so close to the slopes. Highly recommended! We will definitely return. |
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Karin and Uwe Tauber, Blacksburg, Virginia
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| 03/27/06 |
Positive
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Had a great time back at Silver Creek. First time at Luca II. Its the place to go if you have a family, young kids for the Ski school or day care are right there... At the Lodge area.
We all went tubing, had a fire in the condo fireplace to toast marshmallows and made s'mores. The front desk got firewood brought up quickly...
Made most of our meals in the condo to get right out on the slopes early. Great to have the full spice rack. Kids lessons at 9 A.M.
Our 7 1/2 yo did great, 3rd time skiing. She took some classes, starting to go on the Blue runs, then skied w/ both of us. Make sure to reserve lessons day care early. (before you start your trip)
Our 3 yo girl's had her 1st time on skis & got the feel of sliding, stopping comes next year!!!
Condo was fine, Luca II was just close enough to the elevator to make the trek easier to get on the snow...
We enjoyed our stay.
Thanks again to Teena & George.
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A & C Silverman, New River, Va
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| 02/27/06 |
Positive
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| Teena, our stay at Luca's Lodge was wonderful Boy did we hit the weather just right. Lots of fresh snow. Skiing was excellent and the room was very cozy and bedrooms spacious. I will definitely reschedule next year if available. Thanks alot Teena. Derric |
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Derric Hinson, RockHill, SC
803-789-7175 |
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| 01/19/06 |
Positive
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| Dear Teena, Our family had a great time last year. We were very comfortable in your beautiful accomodations. You should be really proud! I've stayed in numerous other condo's there and none of them were even close to yours. I see that you have already booked president week, the time we usually come and the kids and my wife don't want to stay anywhere else. I heard from someone else that you bought another unit so I'm sending you this email in hopes that we can rent it for that week. JML |
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Jonny "Snow-naumi" Lafond, Charleston, South Carolina
843-200-4282 |
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| 08/20/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Teena,
Our family really enjoyed staying at Luca's Lodge. The unit was very comfortable, spacious, and well-appointed. I felt at home while staying there. The weather was quite hot for the mountains when we arrived on last Saturday evening and I have to say that I spent about 10 minutes searching for the thermostat for the air conditioning before noticing that the heat was supplied by baseboard system and therefore there would not be a forced air system for air conditioning. Consequently it was quite warm for a few days but we utilized the ceiling fans and the stand fans to our advantage. You have decorated the unit very nicely and did not have any needs that were not met.
Unfortunately there was exterior painting on this side of the building that began every morning at 8:00 which awoke us with the sound of the machinery that lifted the painters to the upper floors of Silver Creek. That side of the building has been completed by now but I think they are continuing to paint elsewhere. In general, it was a very quiet stay as there were very few guests during our week as probably is normal for summer as Snowshoe is really more of a winter destination. My kids joked that the emptiness of the resort kind of reminded them of the movie "The Shining". Of course, they were being overy dramatic. I personally enjoyed the hikes up the mountains, scenery, and seeing deer all the time.
I would not hesitate to recommend your lodge to any of my friends and I would consider a return trip for a couple of days in the fall to take advantage of the change in seasons if possible.
Thanks again for your hospitality and hope all is well with you and your family.
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Richard Benson
Mogadore, Ohio
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| 08/20/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Teena,
Our family really enjoyed staying at Luca's Lodge. The unit was very comfortable, spacious, and well-appointed. I felt at home while staying there. The weather was quite hot for the mountains when we arrived on last Saturday evening and I have to say that I spent about 10 minutes searching for the thermostat for the air conditioning before noticing that the heat was supplied by baseboard system and therefore there would not be a forced air system for air conditioning. Consequently it was quite warm for a few days but we utilized the ceiling fans and the stand fans to our advantage. You have decorated the unit very nicely and did not have any needs that were not met.
Unfortunately there was exterior painting on this side of the building that began every morning at 8:00 which awoke us with the sound of the machinery that lifted the painters to the upper floors of Silver Creek. That side of the building has been completed by now but I think they are continuing to paint elsewhere. In general, it was a very quiet stay as there were very few guests during our week as probably is normal for summer as Snowshoe is really more of a winter destination. My kids joked that the emptiness of the resort kind of reminded them of the movie "The Shining". Of course, they were being overy dramatic. I personally enjoyed the hikes up the mountains, scenery, and seeing deer all the time.
I would not hesitate to recommend your lodge to any of my friends and I would consider a return trip for a couple of days in the fall to take advantage of the change in seasons if possible.
Thanks again for your hospitality and hope all is well with you and your family.
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Richard Benson
Mogadore, Ohio
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| 08/04/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
George, Julian, David and I returned yesterday from Snowshoe, we hate to leave. Of course we always work hard sprucing-up the place for our guests. George and Julian managed to gets in a few rounds a Raven. This visit David and his friend, Pablo shot some Sporting Clays.
I put the wrong soap in the diswasher, suds galore. One of the Maintenance guys came over to de-suds the machine, he told me that our unit was one of the nicest units in the building. What a compliment considering there are 240 units and I am sure he has seen them all.
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Teena Mangano - Owner
Vienna, Virginia
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| 08/04/05 |
Positive
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We had great time at Siler Creek, Snowshoe and Cass. Weather was great. We were impressed with beauty of the wild and wonderful WVA. It is pity that we did not have more time. to enjoy it. You have great, nicely appointed condo. My son enjoyed swimming pool. Luca'a Lodge is nice and cozy place.
Aleksandar,Tanja and Luka Bugarski |
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Aleksandar Bugarski |
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| 07/27/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had great time at Silver Creek, Snowshoe and Cass. Weather was great. We were impressed with beauty of the wild and wonderful WV. It is pity that we did nt have more time to enjoy it.
You have great, nicely appointed condo. My son enjoyed swiming pool. Luca's lodge is nice and cozy place.
Aleksandar, Tanja and Luca Bugarski
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Bugarski Family
Morgantown, WVA
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| 04/04/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Spring Break - March 24-26, 2005
What an absolutely fun-filled and yet relaxing get-away we had at Luca's Lodge. Plenty of room, beautifully decorated and comfortable accomodations. Silver Creek does have it all --the kids loved the pool and hot tub(s). Our first time getting the kids on skis/snowboards -- awesome lessons at Snowhsoe. Skiing together as a family was just incredible. What a fun time together. We'll be back!! Brian, Laura, Sarah, Brianna, Graham and Gracie
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The Dwinnell Family
Ashburn, Virginia
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| 03/26/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you very much for letting us stay at your Condo. It is very nice here. Your Condo is beautiful. Sarah
Thank you very much. I love the Condo. It is so cool. I love to ski now! Thanks again. Brianna
Take the Shuttle, it's faster. Love, Brian
Mahhhvelous, Simply Mahhhvelous! What a great place, we had a blast! Love Laura
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Dwinnells
Ashburn, VA
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| 02/25/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Nice Ski Condo! This is Jordan, Ben, Gizz and Daniel from FBC Dalton, GA. We really enjoyed the Condo. The skiing/boarding was great with the new snow. Western Territory was great, but the best thing about the trip was spending time with God and Friends. You just can't beat the simple things of life.
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Jordan, Ben, Gizz and Daniel
Dalton, GA
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| 02/21/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We enjoyed the Condo very much, great size for 5 people! Our Son 15 enjoys Skiiing, he stays busy with weight training, football and wrestling throughout the year, so getting away to Snowshoe has been wonderful for him. Our girls enjoyed the pool and my Husband enjoyed the workout room with our youngest daughter. We hope to come back next year, with 2 teenagers, we know we don't have too many family vacations left. Thanks again for the wonderful stay! Lee, Teri, Amber, Zach & Emily Fraysier
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The Fraysier's
Bull Grand, GA
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| 02/06/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We really enjoyed our stay in your Condo. This was our 1st Ski trip but hopefully it will not be our last. We plan to come agin next year. We had great Snow on Thursday. Charlie & Rhonda Graham, Tony Parker, Clay & Kristie Parker
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Charlie & Rhonda Graham
Jackson, Mississippi
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| 02/05/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
My name is Chas, I am staying with my Brother Jeff. We are here for a two day Ski Race. You have a fine Condo, it's the nicest Condo I have ever been in and I will enjoy myself. Chas & Jeff.
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Chas and Jeff
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| 01/30/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We stayed in this unit last year too! We enjoyed the stay very much. Nice weather - 30's daytime, Sunny, but we wish Flying Eagle lift was opoen.
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Smith Family
Colonial Hgts, VA
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