| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 26 positive, 0 negative]
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| 12/08/09 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful time at the house during the Thanksgiving week. The house was well suited for the 11 of us. The children enjoyed the playrroom which was amply stocked with plenty of toys and entertaining games. The adults were able to cook and have time to relax. It was a great week and the house was up to the advertisement. |
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Gary Mastrandrea, Mount Pleasant, SC
843-849-6590 |
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| 10/27/09 |
Positive
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We enjoyed our stay at White Stone Lake Manor. Very comfortable and everything we needed was right there.
Thanks! |
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Sandy and Bob |
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| 10/20/09 |
Positive
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Hi, Stephanie. We very much enjoyed our stay and our whole family was very excited to be in a house which was so carefully outfitted for a family with many kids of different ages and desires. (Including at least one "kid" son-in-law who made good and frequent use of the hot tub). Actually, since the weekend weather wasn't so good, it was especially important that there was so much for the kids to do at the house, and that it was clearly set up for them. And for those of us who cooked, the kitchen was so well set up, and we loved the huge refrigerator! And it was great that there were so many towels, etc. So often in a rental you are frustrated by the lack of amenities. That's not at all true in your place. My brother and his wife who live nearby in Mills River came for dinner on Saturday night and they were astonished at how nice the place was. I am sure they will be recommending it to folks they know who have large families coming to visit. Again, thanks for your hospitality and for the follow up. We'd be happy to put any of this you think would be useful on the on-line guest book. Just let me know.
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Anonymous, New York, NY |
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| 09/26/09 |
Positive
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| What an extraordinary home this is! Everything was exactly as described by Stephanie & Robert; the only surprises were pleasant ones. We especially loved the well equipped kitchens, the ultra comfortable beds, the tasteful decorating, and all the other things already mentioned in prior comments by others. The very nicest part was the way were treated by Stephanie & Robert; they made us feel like valued friends. We won't hesitate to return again and again. Our stay in mid September was a Blessing to us and our family. Thank you so very much. |
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Jan & Gary Williams, Mt. Prospect, IL
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| 09/16/09 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful time, and the house worked out beautifully for our group, which included six children, all ages three and under. We were a little worried about the pond with the kids, but it turned out to be a non-issue.
We were really impressed with how well-stocked the house was with things such as lawn chairs, small kitchen appliances, dinnerware...the list goes on. It's easy to see that a lot of thought is given to these details. Everything was clearly labeled and easy to find.
We appreciated how clean the house was when we arrived. The layout was also great and allowed for each of our four families to have it's own space.
And the bedding and mattresses were to die for!
We were only a couple of short miles from a first class grocery store as well, which was really helpful.
Hendersonville is a great little town with a very walkable downtown. And Asheville was an easy trip too.
Our group highly recommends this house! |
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Beth, Houston, TX
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| 09/04/09 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful week at the White Stone lake Manor. Anything you could possibly need or want was provided. We were so close to everything in Asheville and Hendersonville, and the Blue Ridge parkway was beautiful. We had a wonderful time, the week of Aug 22. I cannot imagine what the fall must be like here in the mountains! |
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Maureen Smith, West Wildwood, New Jersey
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| 08/27/09 |
Positive
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Dear future guests-
This house is wonderful! The owners have paid attention to every last detail, and you will truly feel pampered. Some of the things that my family and I particularly enjoyed include: --The beds/linens (unbelievably comfortable) --The hot tub --The play area for the kids downstairs (they entertained themselves for hours) --The downstairs media room (perfect for adult hang-out at night)
There are awesome nearby hikes, and downtown Hendersonville and Asheville are both fantastic for strolling, people-watching, shopping, and good eats.
I highly recommend this house!
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Anonymous |
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| 08/11/09 |
Positive
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| In July of 2009 my best friend and I brought our girls (ages 5-13) to North Carolina and stayed at the White Stone Lake Manor. The house was so large it was nice to be able to spread out and get some "alone" space when needed. There was so much to do on property that coming home or staying the day at home was a treat. The hot tub is awesome in the evening and we enjoyed running around the back yard catching fire flies. Stephanie keeps the house well stocked and has signs telling you everything you need to know. I highly recommend staying at this property. |
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Aimee Lewis, Maitland, Florida
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| 07/30/09 |
Positive
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What a wonderful house! We had 18 people from 5 different states and we all had a great time. It was such an asset to have 2 kitchens so we could cook and feed the clan. What a pleasure it was to have such a comfortable place to return to after horseback riding, hiking, antiquing, shopping and more. Many of us went to the Biltmore and it certainly was an added bonus to be able to get the tickets through you and have them waiting at the house for us when we arrived. The other nice thing about the house is that it was located near both Hendersonville and Asheville, allowing us to enjoy both; which we did. If you have a big group with varied interests and ages, this is definitely the place to stay. |
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Randy Whiting
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| 06/25/09 |
Positive
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| The reason for staying at your lovely home was our mother's 80th birthday/family reunion. As the party organizer I was especially anxious that everything be just right. White Stone Manor exceeded all of our expectations! I would recommend it as a place to stay for large groups who want to stay together but who need to have room for alone time as well. Thank you Robert and Stephanie for helping to make this event one that our families from CA, FL and LA will never forget! |
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Kathy Louper, Davie, FL |
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| 04/28/09 |
Positive
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| we all had a wonderful time and ya'll covered every age group. we all kept saying " do you believe this!" it was great, thank you. the beds are sooooo comfortable!! |
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Anonymous
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| 03/13/09 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful vacation home! We had a terrific time. Nothing here is lacking. Everything you'd need in the kitchen and for children is right at hand. Can't wait to return! |
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Jason and Hayley Harris, Montgomery, AL
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| 03/10/09 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful place! We had a wonderful time while staying here, not only was the house full of amenities that made all of us so comfortable, the whole place, the house, yard, wildlife, and lake, brings such a feeling of peace and serenity! I would stay here again anytime! As a matter of fact, I won't be renting from anyone else!! An A++++ rating all the way! |
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Staci Gillis, Tampa, FL
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| 01/06/09 |
Positive
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| This is a yearly outing for the family and friends of the family. We had all ages from little children (the play room was a big hit)to us older people. The home was very comfortable and spacious. Perfect location for shoping and the mountains for hiking. We will be back. Thanks you again for a wonderful stay. |
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Van Goodgame, Houston, TX
281-337-7323 |
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| 11/20/08 |
Positive
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| I was a guest at your home the week of November 3 with Sue and Bob Goldsmith. We had all ages in our group from 3 months to 88 and we had a very comfortable visit. Your place had all the comforts of home and we were near all of the things we wanted to see. It was a very peaceful and relaxing week for us all. Thank you so much |
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Jo Strenz, Montclair, New Jersey |
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| 10/08/08 |
Positive
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| One could not ask for better hosts than you were to us at our recent stay at White Stone Lake Manor. Your home has everything anyone could need to make for an enjoyable stay. So peaceful and quiet and yet close to all the places of interest in the Asheville area. We had an exceptional time at your home. |
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Ron Wilson, Orlando, FL
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| 09/28/08 |
Positive
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| We had a wondeful time, The home was very close to all of the sights we wanted to see in the area. Your home was very clean & spacious. We ate out every evening meal & didn't use those facilites but just fro breakfast. thank you so much |
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Dave Wheeler, Brentwood, Tn 37027 |
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| 09/21/08 |
Positive
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| Five of my sisters and our spouses were guests in White Stone Lake Manor for one week for a family reunion. It was delightful, with every need anticipated and provided for with quality items and equipment. We loved the great linens, the many TVS, including the large screen in the lower level. We especially liked the fact that everyone could find a little quiet place for rest, when they needed. Everyone enjoyed the lake, the fish, the heron, and the other wildlife) We loved the area, explored and visited, and just didn't get around to enjoy the hot tub (maybe next time). The kitchen was wonderful for six cooks, and it was important for all of us to eat together at one table (we had to crowd in a little). Thanks for making it available. We will come again, next time with our own grown children. Regards, Lucy Collins |
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Lucy Collins, Union, KY
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| 09/08/08 |
Positive
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| We had a great weekend! Our group consisted of three couples from Kentucky and one couple from Raleigh, North Carolina. (Three brothers, one sister and their spouses.) We were together to celebrate the retirement of one of our group....quite a milestone! As soon as we walked into your home, I knew we had made the right choice! Everything was just perfect. We spent our evenings on the deck, and our mornings around the dining room table. It was important to us to be able to just visit and enjoy being together, and there was plenty of space for us to do that! The house was so well equipped, and we thank you for that. We didn't have to go to the grocery for a thing!! We spent the day at the Biltmore House and visited the Grove Park Inn in Asheville. We explored Hendersonville and ate at a little Mexican Restaurant, Papa Beers, that was excellent! We had high hopes of fine dining while we were there, but once we all collapsed on the deck at the end of our day, no one wanted to leave! Thanks again for everything, we hope to return some day. |
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Walter & Lyn Lage, Louisville, Kentucky
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| 08/11/08 |
Positive
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| White Stone Manor was wonderful. We had 7 adults and 3 children -- myself and my husband, my son and his wife and 1 year old daughter and well-behaved Sheba-Inu, Sasha, my daughter, her husband, mother-in-law, and 2 girls (3 and 7 months). There was enough space that everyone could retreat to their own quiet or be out with the crowd. The little girls fell in love with the playroom and it was so nice not to have to cart a lot of toys and books along for them. The 3 year old couldn't get enough of "the tower" as she called it -- a glorious playset -- her tire swing was the best and she loves to climb. Of course we also fed the fish cheerios each night and counted frogs. Our last night was the Opening Ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics and they were spectacular on the big screen! This was especially fun as my son-in-law and his mom are from NE China. |
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Kathy, Malvern PA |
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| 07/19/08 |
Positive
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| Our extended family (13 in all) had a wonderful stay at this home. We were especially taken with the lake filled with fish (the kids loved to watch them and the adults loved watching the kingfisher and heron eat), the message chair, and the spices and basic cooking ingredients that were already present. This allowed us to cook our usual dishes without buying extra basics. The location was central to many hikes and waterfalls of varying degrees of difficulty. The electronics (playstation, DVD and VHS players) were a favorite of the kids. The front yard was large enough to put up a badmitten net and play. We recommend this home highly! |
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Mary, Roanoke, VA |
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| 07/19/08 |
Positive
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We loved it! Had all our needs covered. My Mom and Dad had a wonderful 50th anniversary! |
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Anonymous |
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| 07/09/08 |
Positive
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| This property was absolutely perfect for our family reunion. 4 families with kids plus 2 adults w/o kids gave us 10 adults and 9 kids total which the house handled perfectly. There were plenty of TVs to go around and the PS2, Foosball, and other kids amenities kept everybody busy. The huge backyard was a nice bonus which gave us lots of outdoor options as well including frisbee, football, baseball, and lacrosse. We even had an Olympics-style competition with the other two large families who stayed nearby and a huge bbq with everybody, 40 people in all. The house easily accommodated everyone. We did a reunion two years ago in Lake Tahoe, NV and rented a similar-sized house there but this one just felt bigger. We highly recommend this property and would definitely stay here again. |
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Busbee Hardy, Raleigh, NC |
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| 06/17/08 |
Positive
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| We really enjoyed our stay at the White Stone Lake Manor. The owners really did think of everything. We really didn't need to bring anything but our clothes. There were 4 adults and 2 children and we have tons of room. I am telling all my friends to stay here on their next vacation. |
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Tammy, Cana, Virginia |
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| 04/07/08 |
Positive
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| We had three families with a six kids at the Manor for a week and had a fabulous time. The owners have everything extremely well organized with all the amenities you can imagine and everything is well documented with various books and notes. The house is very comfortable and all sheets, towels, kitchen items are first class. It got to the point that the kids never wanted to leave the house to explore the area! It is a great house and we had a relaxing week. I would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting to stay in the Asheville area. |
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Doug Hall, bradenton, fl
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| 01/18/08 |
Positive
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| Your home was so wonderful.We didn't want to leave and we will return.Thank you and your husband so very mush.Your lamp shades I love and let's not forget the chair. |
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Dedra Cherry, Charlotte NC
704-499-5851 |
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Homeowner Response:
We're delighted you enjoyed our home and it's elegant decor and the famous, awesome massage chair....everyone's favorite!
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| 08/19/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This was a unique vacation. Our family, brothers, sisters, in-laws, grandparents & grand children (19 in all) had an amazing week close to nature and adventure. Your home gave us the opportunity to be together. Cousins from Caracas and Miami spent time together enjoying each corner of the house!
Thank you so much for all the great information you provided us, it really gave us a chance to explore North Carolina...what a fabulous state!
I will recommend the house to all our friends and family in Florida. Good luck and much more success. =================== [Note from child in the Tangir family left in our guest book:] Dear Stephanie and Robert I love this house it was so cool!! I wish I could stay more time here. We all ways went in the Jacuzie me and my sister. All ways woke up in the morning, got bread and fead the fishys. THANKS!
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Tangir Family
N Miami Beach, FL & Caracas, Vene
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| 07/16/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Stephanie and Robert: What a wonderful retreat you have created here. What a beautiful home—inside and out! We saw herons—big and small, muskrats, blue birds, muskovey duck, white squirrel, and even some birds we didn’t know. The pond & wildlife have been a joy every morning for me. We had a wonderful time and hope to come back and visit in the future. Thank you.
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The King Family
Fairfield & Cincinnati, OH
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| 07/03/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks for preparing such a beautifully equipped home in a beautiful nature setting…just for our HOEY FAMILY gathering! We came, 12 of us, from Michigan, Arizona,& Florida to meet here. We had 3 generations—and we were so glad to be together and reminisce our childhood memories. We ate most of our meals here (all but one) and Ben & Gerry did all the cooking and shopping. Linda & Sally were knitting whenever sitting.
It was wonderful being together. We spend more time talking in the living room than any other activity while we were here—we laughed & talked & had a great time. We ate at the table and on the deck. Took scads of photos!
We all would love to come again! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
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The Hoey Family
Michigan, Arizona & Florida
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| 06/30/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Stephanie & Robert
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. We all enjoyed the massage chair & hot tub! Everything we needed was right here. This house alone was a great vacation. There was so much to do here and the kids were always entertained. We even received a visit from a baby chipmunk on the back porch one day. Very cute! Thanks again
Tony & Sylvia & 5 kids (age 11 to 20)
Stephanie & Robert Thank you so much for letting us stay in your home. We had a wonderful time. The hot tub was our favorite, also the foosball table was awesome! We loved the king size bed, Egyptian cotton sheets and Jacuzzi tub & we had everything we could possible imagine at our fingertips! You home inspired us for our new apartment. I loved waking up and having little friends in the back yard. Thanks again! Michelle (the oldest)
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The Whitleys
Wilmington NC
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| 06/22/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We spent a wonderful 60th anniversary with all of our family and friends. Had plenty of room and everyone had a truly great time—especially our granddaughter Mimi who ended up (thanks to Robert) with her precious bunny [a stuffed bunny from the huge collection of stuffed animals at the home]. Irv and I hope to come back next year. You did a superb job on the Manor. We lacked for nothing!
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Norma & Irv Stimler
Boynton Beach, FL
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| 05/13/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We came to Asheville for a family wedding and were beyond pleased with our stay at this wonderful property. With our most valued friends and family traveling from all over the country, it was such a joy to accommodate them with such beauty, comfort, style & class…from the scenery to the exquisite linens. We can’t express enough how amazing an impression this experience has made. Thank you so much for making such a special time even more so.
Thanks again, the Auwater Family
P.S. Be on the look-out for a BEAUTIFUL albino squirrel we saw towards the back side of the pond. Pure white. Hope it brings the future residents as much joy as it brought us! Best Wishes!!
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The Auwater Family
Mooresville NC
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| 05/10/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Stephanie & Robert
We are glad we chose your house to have our wedding. It was everything we imaged it would be. We love all the space you have for people to gather. Thanks you for all the support before the wedding. We hope to spend our anniversary in a place like this!
Denish & Sophiya
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The Benjamins
Durham, NC
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| 04/06/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Stephanie & Robert
Thank you so much for all of your flexibility. We truly enjoyed our stay in your home. I could simply move my clothes in and live happily ever after. Everything is absolutely beautiful and luxurious. You really have thought of everything. Job well done!!
The girls love the playset outside. We spent most of our time out there.
We had a wonderful time in downtown Hendersonville, pleased by how close we were. Love the shops!! Everything was amazing. Thanks again!
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The Biegner Family
Pembroke Pines, FL
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| 02/19/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We are so grateful in all you have done for us. Your home has been better than expected and we expected a lot! Everyone has had an awesome time. We all enjoyed the lake and the wonderful play set. We appreciate you going out of your way for us. The kids have enjoyed the amazing play ground and fort so much and the lake as well. Thanks again for your hospitality.
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The Fergusons
Ormond Beach, FL
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| 01/05/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a wonderful time! Your home exceeded our expectations! The muskrats in the pond were a lot of fun to watch. We will definitely spread the word about your home. Also, we will be calling again for a reservation. Thank you for providing all the comforts of home—and then some!
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The Thompson family
Ft Charlotte, FL
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| 12/26/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your wonderful home! We all felt relaxed on our vacation. It was great to come home to White Stone Lake Manor after visiting the Biltmore Estate, shopping in Asheville and snow tubing. There is an amazing number of things to do in this area!
Our daughters (Jessica-age 8 and Kelci-age 4) loved the playroom and the pond best. It was nice for our family to spend time together in your beautiful home with plenty of room for all of us!
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The Hanmons
Burgin - KY
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| 10/13/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Mucho Kudos to you both for making this house so fabulous! True southern hospitality oozes from every corner. Thank you for thinking of everything! This house is a vacation all by itself. See you next year. Charles, Margaret, Savannah (3 ½ years) & Alex (19 mos.) P.S. The washer & dryer kick butt! Charles is buying me a set when we get home! P.S.S. Charles loves the grill—guess I’ll be buying one of those for him....
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The Alstons
Jacksonville - FL
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| 07/08/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a fantastic family vacation! There was plenty of room to accommodate a family from four states. We really enjoyed the room to cook as a family. Thanks for providing all the “extras” we needed. It made us feel right at home. The location was great. We highly recommend Chimney Rock and the Biltmore. To all who come after us...relax, enjoy and have fun with your vacation.
P.S. We LOVED the massage chair!
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The Klingelhafers
PA, OH, CA, MI
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| 06/30/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Everything was absolutely wonderful! What a beautiful place you have fixed for families to enjoy their vacations. The decorations are fabulous! We really enjoyed all the accommodations. It was wonderful to have a vacation here. You have thought of everything to make this a very “special” place to come. This will always be one of our very favorite places to vacation!
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The Housefield Family
Tampa, FL
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| 06/23/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The 14 of us enjoyed our stay in your lovely home! The care you took in selecting all the furnishings, linens, blankets, kitchen ware and décor made this vacation one where we didn’t “want” for anything much more. We felt pampered with all the “niceties” you include.
The wildlife out back were fun to watch—even a mama duck and her brand new baby ducklings visited after the Friday afternoon rain shower. We enjoyed eating breakfast on the deck—-nice and refreshing spot to start the day. And the grill made “quick work” of two means we prepared this week. Thank you for your hospitality!
P.S. We must find out where you bought those wonderful “fuzzy” blankies in all the pretty colors! Our kids fell in love with them!
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The Davis Family
GA
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| 06/04/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Stephanie & Robert
Wow! What a wonderful vacation home! You made it so nice & comfortable for all of us. We loved walking around the pond & watching the wild life. It was so serene. We enjoyed grilling two meals and really appreciated the well appointed kitchen.
Many laughs were had in the hot tub! It was very relaxing! Thanks you!
P.S. We’re 6 grade school/high school friends who are having our second reunion after 45 years. We are so happy we chose your wonderful home! P.P.S. We planted our basil plant out front by your hostas.
Diane – Chicago; Sharon – Denver; Susan – Chicago; Marilynn – Dallas; Karen – Denver; Jill – Phoenix
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Diane,Sharon,Susan,Marilynn,Jill
Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Phoenix
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| 05/21/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had such a wonderful time in your well furnished, well supplied home. We enjoyed watching all the wild life, especially the muskrats building their nests. This was a family vacation with one daughter who lives in London, England and one who lives in Massachusetts, and as we live in Florida, this was a great reunion.
We especially enjoyed our trips to Asheville and the Biltmore House. In fact, we purchased a CD as a thank you to you both and for enjoyment for your future guests. It is the Dinner with Friends Album from the Biltmore House.
Thank you for a wonderful time. We wish you both the best!
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Locketts
FL, MA, London, England
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| 04/25/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We are 4 generations who vacationed at your fabulous home! There was ample room for all four couples and our kids (ages 1 to 12 years) who were never bored the entire week! They loved the playroom, the hot tub, the pond, the softy blankets, the toys/games and the foosball table. The grown up kids (the men!) loved the BIG screen TV and the video games!
Everything we needed, you had thoughtfully provided. The home went way beyond our expectations of quality and amenities. Thank you being such kind and generous hosts.
Here’s what I loved: The massage chair The extremely comfortable beds (you definitely splurged on quality!) The sound proofing between the floors! Quality cookware The high chair, playpen & stroller for the baby The high tech front loading washer & dryer (wow – double the capacity of mine at home….I’m getting one for myself!)
We will definitely be back for our next family reunion. The location is ideal to get to all the sights and activities of the area. Thanks for the directions and local information.
Janice Fox & Family
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Fox Family
Texas
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| 03/04/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We are in love with your wonderful home! The White Stone Lake Manor is far beyond our expectations! We knew it would be quite nice, but had no idea how spectacular it really is! We are so impressed with all the attention to detail and the incredible thought that has gone into making this the best vacation home our family has ever visited! It is elegant, comfortable, lush & soft bedding, beautiful artwork and lamps, elegant bath rooms, kitchens have absolutely everything we need. I want to hire you as my interior decorator!
I adore that you thought of all age groups! The young ones were thrilled with the playhouse and all the toys. Our teens got right into playing Foosball and video games. The rest of us were mesmerized by the big screen HDTV (wow!), the really amazing hot tub, not to mention the massage chair! I appreciate all the various conversation areas throughout the home where we could have private relaxed time to get caught up on the year’s events. Like I said, you thought of all our needs and then some!
You created a great outdoor area with all the decks, picnic tables and walk area around the pond. The kids spent hours outside enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.
I just can’t truly express how grateful our family is to have found such an amazing home to spend our family reunion! We’ve been to many places over the years and this surpasses any home or 5 star hotel we’ve ever visited! We’ll definitely be back! Thank you so much for all you've done!
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Wilson Family & McGraw Family
NJ, SC, LA,
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