Charlotte

Review submitted: May 5, 2013   Date of arrival: October 14, 2012

We thank you so very much for allowing us our much needed one night getaway at your precious home! It's so comfortable & cozy! The grounds are absolutely beautiful and the location really is ideal!

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Helpful votes: 4 / 4

44th Anniversary

Review submitted: May 5, 2013   Date of arrival: October 16, 2012

Terri,
It was so nice to meet you and we had a wonderful time at your cottage. The horses were great and I enjoyed feeding them the apples. After that they come over whenever I whistled. A very pleasant vacation for our 44 anniversary.

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Helpful votes: 4 / 4

Raleigh

Review submitted: May 5, 2013   Date of arrival: October 21, 2012

Had a great time and LOVED the cottage-beautiful! Eggs were a great treat and we loved seeing the horses. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay. We will definitely be back again.

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Helpful votes: 4 / 4

Anniversary Weekend

Review submitted: May 5, 2013   Date of arrival: November 9, 2012

Thank you for sharing your warm and inviting cottage with us! It has been the most perfect place for us to enjoy our anniversary weekend getaway. We look forward to visiting again!

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

Beautiful Cottage

Review submitted: May 5, 2013   Date of arrival: November 18, 2012

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful cottage with us. We enjoyed our time and the horses! Morgan, Isaac and Maddox loved the baby bunnies.

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

Happy Holidays

Review submitted: May 5, 2013   Date of arrival: November 27, 2012

Clay and Terri,
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay in your cottage. My parents, my husband and I all enjoyed the beautiful scenery here in Asheville and all the views from your property. My mom realized a dream to see the Biltmore Estate and we are grateful for the opportunity to stay on your family estate. It was a great start to our holiday season.

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2

Perfect

Review submitted: May 5, 2013   Date of arrival: November 30, 2012

Clay & Terri,
Thank you so much for opening your home to us, we all needed a vacation and Willow Pond was just what we needed. The house, property and beautiful horses made our stay just perfect. Our daughter especially loved the rabbits. We hope to be able to come back again soon and stay even longer. This is truly a home away from home. The hot tub was also an excellent addition. Thanks again for everything.

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2

Superb beer

Review submitted: May 5, 2013   Date of arrival: January 10, 2013

The weather cleared up and warmed up enough to wonder around and meet the cat, bunnies, and a few horses. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery and our jaunts into town for all the great food and superb beer!

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Our dogs loved it

Review submitted: May 5, 2013   Date of arrival: February 17, 2013

What a wonderful, relaxing stay for all of us. The cottage was so comfortable and the scenery just beautiful. Our dogs loved it too!

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Belated Valentines

Review submitted: May 5, 2013   Date of arrival: February 21, 2013

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage this weekend! We came as a belated valentines weekend. It was peaceful and relaxing---a great escape from our busy lives. We hope to come back again soon. Maybe we can stay longer next time.

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2

Busy Lives

Review submitted: May 5, 2013   Date of arrival: March 3, 2013

Thank you so much for having us at your cottage. It was a very relaxing getaway from our busy lives and we look forward to the next visit. Hopefully next time will be for longer.

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Helpful votes: 1 / 1

Wonderful Time

Review submitted: May 5, 2013   Date of arrival: March 15, 2013

Dear Terri,
We had a WONDERFUL time at your Willow Pond Cottage! We loved the accommodations as well as the view. It is evident that you all take such pride in your property. It was a pleasure to meet you and I hope we will be able to come back again!

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Helpful votes: 1 / 1

Easter Eggs

Review submitted: May 5, 2013   Date of arrival: March 29, 2013

Dear Terri and Clay,
Our stay at your cottage was really nice! I thought your cottage was a house with everything! Thank you for letting us stay at your cottage and I hope we will be able to come back! What I liked most is getting in the hot tub and taking pictures of the bunnies and horses!! For Easter your fresh eggs were perfect and your yard was good for hiding them.

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Another week in Paradise

Florida Fan (Fortlauderdale,Fl)
Review submitted: April 24, 2013   Date of arrival: April 5, 2013

This was our second visit to the Cottage at Willow Pond. We so love it there. Terri and Clay are great hosts, the cottage is clean and neat, the beds are comfy, and the fire place is wonderful. The setting at the horse farm is idyllic, truly a great country get away but very convenient to the Asheville city life as well. We highly recommend the Cottage at Willow Pond.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2

Enjoyable Country Cottage Near the City

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Review submitted: April 20, 2013   Date of arrival: April 14, 2013

My wife and I enjoyed our 4 days at the cottage. It's located in the middle of a horse farm, with horses in front, a fishing pond on the side, and walking trails around the edges. We were introduced to the cottage with a basket of fresh, organic eggs; the best I've ever eaten. The cottage is clean, the furniture comfortable and of high quality, and we had all the essential modern conveniences of home. The owner Teri, who gives riding lessons on the farm, is friendly and available. While we felt like we were totally in the country, we were pleasantly surprised to discover that it was only a 5 minute drive to Biltmore Park, a new upscale shopping and condo development. If you want a country experience, with the necessary creature comforts of home and easy access to the highway and things to do, I'd recommend you stay at the Willow Pond cottage.

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2

Great place!

Carol (Philadelphia, PA)
Review submitted: April 11, 2013   Date of arrival: March 26, 2013

My family had a wonderful stay at this cottage, which was in a great location and was clean and well-maintained. It was fun for the kids to visit with the horses and rabbits. We also enjoyed lounging in the hot tub! The owner was very accommodating. We liked this cute place a lot and we'll come back again if we're in the area.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2

GREAT GET AWAY

Laura (Lancaster, PA)
Review submitted: March 19, 2013   Date of arrival: March 15, 2013

We absolutely loved this place! It was very peaceful, had a wonderful view, and the owners went the extra mile to make us feel welcome. My only regret was that we couldn't stay longer!!!

It was very clean , and was equipped with all the amenities that were listed.

The owners did provide very good customer service.

I would recommend this property to 55+, families with children , and also families with pets.

Hope to be back someday

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

Staycation

Kelly (Weaverville, NC)
Review submitted: February 24, 2013   Date of arrival: February 15, 2013

We live in the Asheville area, but wanted a "staycation" getaway for me, my husband and son, and our dog. Cottage at Willow Pond was perfect for us. The cottage was very clean and comfortable, and the scenery was beautiful. Amazing horses and we loved hiking the horse trails. The hot tub was a perfect ending to perfect days. We would definitely recommend this property to others.

Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2

Second visit

Review submitted: January 21, 2013   Date of arrival: January 3, 2013

Back for our second visit and it was even better than the first time! Thank you for paying attention to every little detail! As I said before, great location, beautiful property and friendly neighbors!
Happy New Year!

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Helpful votes: 6 / 6

Happy New Year!

Review submitted: January 21, 2013   Date of arrival: December 30, 2012

Thank you so much for your hospitality! What a wonderfully charming cottage! We enjoyed every minute! The new camera from Christmas was in full use with the beautiful scenery. Will email you pictures. We hope to be back this year. Have a wonderful 2013!

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Helpful votes: 6 / 6

Christmas in the Mountains

Review submitted: January 21, 2013   Date of arrival: December 22, 2012

Your cottage at Willow Pond was a beautiful and restful place for my parents and I to celebrate the Christmas holidays. Thank you very much for your warm hospitality in what I understand was a bit of a cold spell for these parts. Watching and nuzzling with the horses was pure delight! It was a pleasure to share in the serenity you have created here. We depart under blue sky and crisp mountain air.
Best wishes in the New Year!

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Helpful votes: 6 / 6

Visiting Ashville for Christmas

Susan B. ()
Review submitted: December 15, 2012   Date of arrival: December 7, 2012

What a wonderful relaxing time we had! It contrasted perfectly against the hustle and bustle of visiting the Biltmore for Christmas... and getting back and totally relaxing in a quaint environment. We loved it! Would hightly recommend it to anyone!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Helpful votes: 6 / 6

Paradise, Just in Time!

Kyle E. ()
Review submitted: December 3, 2012   Date of arrival: November 30, 2012

We had searched for weeks for a place to stay this fall that was close to Asheville that met our needs and we were so lucky to have found this piece of paradise. It was almost magical, nestled in a 16 acre horse farm was this serene getaway that simply melted away the miles and stress that we brought with us. Super close to Asheville, perfectly accommodated with 2 beds, 2 baths, Internet, cable, and more. This house is beautiful and updated with plumbing, floors, heating/air, and the bedrooms are beautiful too with excellent bedding, and don't forget the wonderful hot tub, the property is simply gorgeous, and the horses are so friendly and tame. We took our 2 year old and she was just amazed at everything. We would come back to this place again and again, thank you so much for everything!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 8 / 8

Amazingly peaceful get away

Liz (pembroke pines fl)
Review submitted: November 28, 2012   Date of arrival: November 21, 2012

What an amazing get away this was. We enjoyed this cottage so much. The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed.Its location was very close to everything we wanted to visit. The owners were very nice and helpful with anything we needed.I would highly recommend this place to all my friends. The privacy was perfect. We really look forward to visiting again.

Liz

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 7 / 7

Happy traveler

The Happy Traveler (Little River, South Carolina)
Review submitted: November 4, 2012   Date of arrival: October 22, 2012

My husband and I spent 4 nights with our dear friends and dog at the cottage. The cottage was perfect for a peaceful get-away at a working horse farm. Every afternoon we watched young girls on horses trot pass our window. It was a splendid fall vacation. The leaves were near peak, sun shined everyday and the evenings were crisp. The quiet of the night under the stars reminded me of the innocence of childhood.
Every morning we drove to a nearby area to explore. The cottage is a short drive to Asheville, Weaversville, and scenic mountain drives. We especially enjoyed the Western North Carolina Farmer's Market.
The cottage was clean and had every amenity we needed. I am in a wheelchair and found its accessibility met my needs.
We are already talking about returning next fall.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 8 / 8

Sweet Spot at the Willow Pond Cottage

Riverhorse (United States)
Review submitted: November 3, 2012   Date of arrival: October 31, 2012

The cottage at Willow Pond Farm is clean, charming,and if your a horse and outdoor lover quite a sweet spot. The owner is very nice, considerate , and easy to talk too.Thank you for a lovely stay and sharing of your property.

Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway

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Helpful votes: 5 / 5

Pleased visitors

The Happy Traveler (Little River, South Carolina)
Review submitted: October 30, 2012   Date of arrival: October 22, 2012

We had a wonderful and peaceful week at the cottage. Location was excellent for exploring the nearby areas. I am in a wheelchair and found the accessibility of the cottage met my needs. I looked forward to watching the young equistrians ride by every afternoon. We will definitely return for another restful get-away.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, pet-friendly, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 6 / 6

Seeker

seeker (mckinney)
Review submitted: October 25, 2012   Date of arrival: April 16, 2012

It was my families first mission trip together. My husband, our 7 year old daughter and myself and we were told that we would be staying with local families during reviveasheville. Much to our surprise and our daughters delight we were blessed with a week stay on this amazing property and surrounded by horses. While we left the property while it was still dark and arrived back home when it was dark again we did venture out with flashlights and experience "night life" around the pond. HUGE frogs plopping into the water and scaring us to death and laughing with my family as we realized we all nearly met our maker because of a couple of bullfrogs. Ms Terri came and took time out of her schedule and took our daughter on her first ever trail ride and allowed her to brush and help saddle up. An amazing property, an amazing owner and a community you just have to visit.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 4 / 4

Seeker

seeker (mckinney)
Review submitted: October 25, 2012   Date of arrival: April 16, 2012

It was my families first mission trip together. My husband, our 7 year old daughter and myself and we were told that we would be staying with local families during reviveasheville. Much to our surprise and our daughters delight we were blessed with a week stay on this amazing property and surrounded by horses. While we left the property while it was still dark and arrived back home when it was dark again we did venture out with flashlights and experience "night life" around the pond. HUGE frogs plopping into the water and scaring us to death and laughing with my family as we realized we all nearly met our maker because of a couple of bullfrogs. Ms Terri came and took time out of her schedule and took our daughter on her first ever trail ride and allowed her to brush and help saddle up. An amazing property, an amazing owner and a community you just have to visit.

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2

Blessed

seeker (mckinney)
Review submitted: October 25, 2012   Date of arrival: April 16, 2012

It was my families first mission trip together. My husband, our 7 year old daughter and myself and we were told that we would be staying with local families during reviveasheville. Much to our surprise and our daughters delight we were blessed with a week stay on this amazing property and surrounded by horses. While we left the property while it was still dark and arrived back home when it was dark again we did venture out with flashlights and experience "night life" around the pond. HUGE frogs plopping into the water and scaring us to death and laughing with my family as we realized we all nearly met our maker because of a couple of bullfrogs. Ms Terri came and took time out of her schedule and took our daughter on her first ever trail ride and allowed her to brush and help saddle up. An amazing property, an amazing owner and a community you just have to visit.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2

Wonderful

Lauren N. ()
Review submitted: October 17, 2012   Date of arrival: October 12, 2012

This place was wonderful. It had a hot tub, fireplace and hammock which we all enjoyed. I love being surrounded by horse fields as it really took me back to my younger years when I used to work on a farm. It was in the perfect location...close to downtown Asheville but far enough away from the hustle and bustle. The beds were also super comfy ... definitely a plus. Thank you for a memorable stay.

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

Very clean, pet-friendly, cozy cottage, conveniently located

Shashi (Buford, Ga)
Review submitted: October 9, 2012   Date of arrival: September 29, 2012

I found the property's description to be accurately portrayed in the information on VRBO. It was a very convenient location, with the grocery store, restaurants, and other shopping just a few minutes away. The thing I found most surprising - the excellent quality of the bed linens and towels. The towels were big, "thirsty," and luxurious!! I just wasn't expecting that to be the case at a rental. Another surprising item - the owners provided starter paper products (paper towels and toilet paper.) I've been to several rentals that did not supply any at all. The place was very clean. It was obvious that the owners take good care of the property.

Two things that were a tiny bit disappointing - first, the king bedroom is very cramped as the bed takes up almost all of the room. Second, we found the king bed to be too soft for us. But, that is totally a personal preference on our part.

The horses are a lot closer than we thought they would be. The pasture is just steps outside the door. It was really nice to be able to look out the kitchen window and see the horses grazing. I also enjoyed sitting out on the sunporch and watching the horses.

We did not interact with the owners at all. But, based upon the previous reviews, I feel certain that any interaction would have been positive.

I would most definitely recommend this rental to others.

Recommended for: pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 1 / 1

Relaxing Cottage in a Great Location!

Whitney (St. Louis, MO)
Review submitted: October 1, 2012   Date of arrival: September 23, 2012

My husband, daughter, and I stayed at A Cottage at Willow Pond last week and really enjoyed our time there! The cottage was very relaxing, clean, and comfortable. Our only regret was not staying longer! We enjoyed the hot tub and the horses! It really was a peaceful place to stay. The location was great with easy access to everywhere we wanted to go. Thank you for sharing your cottage with us!

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2

A vacation for all in the family

CA W. ()
Review submitted: August 30, 2012   Date of arrival: August 15, 2012

We were desperate to get out of the Lowcountry heat and humidity. We found this rental to be an outstanding choice. Two adults and dogs were rejuvinated by our stay. Walking the dogs on the nearby trails was refreshing. They ran like crazy after being slugs all summer. We adults were pleased to be out walking and enjoying the outdoors. The location is a sweet spot of tranquility in the bustling Asheville area. We had easy access to stores, restaurants and sightseeing and were in and out of the location several times a day. We enjoyed being in the SW quadrant of Asheville area. The cottage is a cozy one. We will look to reserve again for another trip.
We found the rental to be clean and well maintained. The rental listing description was accurate regarding location, configuration and amenities. We enjoyed meeting the owners and their horses. It reminded us of a northern WI cottage. But instead of being on the edge of a lake, we were on the outer rim of rolling horse pastures--not too close. Just right.

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Helpful votes: 5 / 5

Great stay!

Jon (Indiana)
Review submitted: July 16, 2012   Date of arrival: June 24, 2012

We had a great stay at the Cottage at Willow Pond. Very quiet, very clean and very private.

We arrived late at night but the provided directions and great signage at the property made finding the cottage super easy.

The cottage was very clean. The only other houses are across the horse pasture - so it feels very private. It is very quiet - no road noise, no neighbor noise, etc.

Our two year old loved the horses. We went across the driveway each morning and evening to see the them.

Met or exceeded all of our expectations and we would highly recommend this cottage to friends.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 5 / 5

Quaint home in tranquil setting

janandrub (Lexington, SC)
Review submitted: May 29, 2012   Date of arrival: May 11, 2012

We really enjoyed staying at Willow Pond! The cottage was clean and quaint and perfect for our family of four. The setting was absolutely gorgeous with plush green grass, a pond, and horses nearby. All of the amenities of home were included. Highly recommend!

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 5 / 5

Pleasent mountain getaway

Florida Fan (Fortlauderdale,Fl)
Review submitted: May 8, 2012   Date of arrival: April 22, 2012

I don't understand why this lovely home is so far down on this web site!
What a great mountain get away that's in the heart of the Asheville area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Cottage at Willow Pond. We have never bookedd on the internet before and were so happy with the result. The cottage is very clean, well equipped and just as nice as the pictures portray it. We enjoyed all the amenities, the lovely fireplace on cool nights, the horses grazying outside our front door,yet just a few minutes from shopping,sights, and local attactions. Terri and Cay were wonderfull hosts and made us fell so welcome. We hightly recommend this cottage.

Recommended for: age 55+, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

Pleasant mountain getaway - close to everything

florida fan (fort lauderdale, fl, usa)
Review submitted: May 7, 2012   Date of arrival: April 22, 2012

What a great mountain get away that's in the heart of the Asheville area! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Cottage at Willow Pond. We have never booked a cottage on the internet before and were so happy with the result. The cottage is clean, well equipped and just as nice as the pictures portray it. We enjoyed all of the amenities, the lovely fireplace on cool nights, the horses grazing outside our front door, and yet just a few minutes from shopping, sights, and local attactions. Terri and Clay were wonderful hosts and made us feel so welcome. We highly recommend this cottage.

Recommended for: age 55+, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Helpful votes: 5 / 5

Great family vacation getaway!

LP (Florida)
Review submitted: January 23, 2012   Date of arrival: January 1, 2012

Our family had a wonderful time on this secluded, yet close to tons of things to do cottage. My husband loves the outdoors, so he was so happy to walk the farm with our chocolate lab day and night and when I wanted to go shopping, go to the movies or get a great meal. we were five minutes away from Biltmore Park...

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, pet-friendly, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 4 / 4

Birthday weekend

Barkley (LEXINGTON)
Review submitted: November 4, 2011   Date of arrival: October 1, 2011

This property was both as described and in a great setting. The fireplace wood was stacked at the door, there were sufficient paper products for our stay and the horses in the pasture were entertaining to watch. I would stay here again if I go back to Asheville, there were several good restaurants just a short drive away.

Recommended for: age 55+, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 5 / 5

Sherry

Sherry (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Review submitted: July 12, 2011   Date of arrival: July 3, 2011

We just returned from a week at the Cottage at Willow Pond. It was all we had hoped for and more. Everything was immaculate,and just as listed. Our group included four adults, one toddler, and two dogs. It was perfect for all of us.
We especially enjoyed the NC Arboretum and the NC Farmer's market--also the Trolley Tour of Asheville.
I've only been home a few days, and I miss the cottage and it's peaceful atmosphere already.

Will definitely return again. Many thanks to the Vicks.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Helpful votes: 5 / 5

Wonderful Stay

Susan (wilmington, nc)
Review submitted: July 12, 2011   Date of arrival: June 29, 2011

My husband and son and I rented the cottage over the 4th of July weekend. It was exactly like it was described and was ulta-clean and welcoming. The owners came by to introduce themselves but gave us our privacy. Property was lovely, it was relaxing to sit on front porch or lie in the hammock and watch the horses in the adjoining fields. Hot tub was great after a day of hiking on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I would definitely rent this property again.

Recommended for: families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 5 / 5

Perfect in every way!

Carlesse (Wilson, NC USA)
Review submitted: May 16, 2011   Date of arrival: May 11, 2011

I did alot of research before I selected home owned by Terri and Clay. Yes, there were "fancier" houses in a similar price range but I kept coming back to this one and I sure am glad I did!! This quaint two bedroom home had all the room we needed for 4 adults and 2 kids. The boys (ages 5 and 7) immediatley ran down to the fishing pond when we arrived. They were delighted to see the horses in the field next door and were even more happy when they could get up close to them. The adults enjoyed the hot tub, the hammock and the peace and quiet. All of this and only a short drive to Asheville! Terri went "above and beyond" when she was able to arrange horseback riding on very short notice for the kids. What a joy it was to see their smiling faces. I can't think of anything that would have improved our visit. We were meeting with family members from Texas who were staying at the Grove Park Inn and they were very impresses with the idealic location, the beauty and the serenity of the home. Thanks very much to Terri and Clay. We had a wonderful time and hope to return again. PS. Terri, Pictures will be coming soon of the kids and their horse friend, Red.

Recommended for: families with young children

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Helpful votes: 7 / 7

Great Vacation....One Of Our Best

Rebecca (Virginia Beach, VA, USA)
Review submitted: May 2, 2011   Date of arrival: April 16, 2011

If your looking for a great vacation home for your visit to the mountains, this cottage would be a great choice. The owners are very friendly, the cottage is very clean with tasteful furnishings and decorations, and the horses and pond are an added bonus. Our 6 year old daughter couldn't wait to get back from a busy day to go fishing in the pond. It was truly a great experience for her. We brought our own rod and supplies but there was a tackle box there to use. We loved seeing where the horses would be each day in the pasture. It was great to look out and see them grazing any time of the day. The hot tub was great for relaxing after a busy day of hiking and sightseeing. The cottage in is a great location also. You feel like your out in the country but there is shopping just a short drive up the road. We did many day trips that included the Biltmore House, the N.C. Arboretum, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Downtown Asheville, Cataloochee, and Chimney Rock. We also went to Tennessee and visited Cades Cove, Dollywood, Gatlinburg, and Roaring Fork. We love adventure and don’t mind driving an hour or two to see amazing things such as waterfalls, elk, and other wildlife on walking trails and from the car in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It was great to come back to the peacefulness of the cottage after a long day of adventure. You will not be disappointed. Thanks again, Terri and Clay, for sharing your cottage with us. We would love to come back again!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 6 / 6

Great getaway

AryaStark (St. Paul MN)
Review submitted: April 18, 2011   Date of arrival: April 8, 2011

This is a fantastic cottage on the outskirts of Asheville. The property is clean, quiet, quaint and offers a lovely view of horses and nature. This two bedroom property is suitable for couples, families, and friends traveling together. Everything that we used was in working order. While this is advertised as a handicapped accesssible cabin it should be noted that a little bit of mobility is required. The bathroom is good size and the shower has bars (although it is not a roll in), but the toilet does not have handicapped bars. The property is close to all the major attractions of Asheville (Biltmore, Blue Ridge Highway, even the Smokies are only an hour away). There are good restaurants and a grocery store within a 10 minute drive. The property has wi-fi with good signal strength. The hot tub is outside and overlooks the backyard and was quite comfortable after a day of hiking. Do beware of the wasps in the backyard (although, it's spring, so I would not say that they are a problem, just present). We were very comfortable in this property.
I loved this property and would definitely stay here again.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 1 / 1

Peaceful and Relaxing Retreat

bonnyprince (Ft Lauderdale, FL)
Review submitted: March 15, 2011   Date of arrival: January 26, 2011

Peaceful and Relaxing Retreat. We loved being able to sit in the rockers on the porch and watch the horses graze in the pastures. The cottage is super cozy and well maintained. Willow Pond gives you the feeling of being out in the country but is super convenient to restaurants, shopping and everything that beautiful Western NC has to offer. Will definitely stay here again.

Recommended for: girls getaway

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Helpful votes: 7 / 7

A wonderful mountain getaway!

esinglet (North Carolina)
Review submitted: February 24, 2011   Date of arrival: February 7, 2011

I would recommend this to anyone looking to getaway from the busy life! What a wonderful stay we had. We will be back! You can look right out the windows and see horses running, hear the frogs in the pond close by, and relax in the hot tub under the stars. Beautifully decorated and clean. We felt right at home! Close to the interstate and great restaurants, but you would never know it when you are at the cottage. I would highly recommend!!!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 7 / 7

A Fabulous Mountain Getaway on the Farm!

esinglet (North Carolina)
Review submitted: February 24, 2011   Date of arrival: February 1, 2011

I would recommend this to anyone looking to getaway from the busy life! What a wonderful stay we had. We will be back! You can look right out the windows and see horses running, hear the frogs in the pond close by, and relax in the hot tub under the stars. Beautifully decorated and clean. We felt right at home! Close to the interstate and great restaurants, but you would never know it when you are at the cottage. I would highly recommend!!!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 6 / 6

We love this place!

horselover (Pompano Beach, FL)
Review submitted: February 23, 2011   Date of arrival: January 10, 2011

We absolutely loved our time spent in this adorable cottage. It was such a welcomed getaway. Very peaceful and beautiful setting. We loved getting up in the morning and seeing the horses out in the pasture. Everything was even more than we expected. The Vick's were very sweet and made us feel right at home. They had thought of everything from books to games to help us slow down and relax. We loved that it felt 'way out' in the country but in a matter of minutes we were in a cute little shopping area called Biltmore Park with great restaurants, shops and movie theater. We have told all our friends and family they have got to plan a trip to Willow Pond. We cannot wait to visit again. One of our favorite vacations so far.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 5 / 5

Winter Vacation for some snow & the Biltmore

Snowball (Wesley Chapel, Florida)
Review submitted: January 12, 2011   Date of arrival: December 28, 2010

We wanted some quiet time in the country, to visit the Biltmore while decorated for the holidays and hoping that there would be snow and snow tubing available. We got to have it all while we were there!
The horses were a wonderful sight to see on a daily basis along with the quaint farm surroundings that felt so right. It made for a very peaceful and tranquil stay, that was priceless.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 4 / 4

Best Fall Vacation Ever!

srucci (Edgewater, FL)
Review submitted: November 1, 2010   Date of arrival: October 16, 2010

We have been coming to NC for many years in October from Florida. Staying at Willow Pond for two weeks was our best vacation to date...
The whole property is beautiful, and the owners are wonderful people. The property is close to everything you would want to do in the Asheville area, yet very private and secluded. Shopping, dining, and movie theatre are conveniently 5 minutes away at the Bilmore Park Town Square. The new Ingles is just unbelievable as a grocery store. Lake Julian Park is a short drive, as is the NC Arboretum, WNC Farmers market, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. We will definitely return to the Cottage at Willo Pond for future vacations. Thank you, Terri and Clay, for sharing your beautiful property.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

First time visitor

Jack (Raleigh, NC)
Review submitted: August 20, 2010   Date of arrival: August 12, 2010

The property was exactly as advertised. Beautiful horse farm, great views of pastures with grazing horses, quiet, private and well appointed. Everything was provided, comfortably and completely furnished, rockers, hammock and a wonderful hot tub. All that, and just 20 minutes away from Biltmore and Asheville. Don't miss the NC Arboretum just 10 minutes away. A perfect get-away, and a definite do-again. And the owners were wonderful.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2

Wonderful weekend!

TYB and KCB (Atlanta, GA)
Review submitted: April 14, 2010   Date of arrival: April 10, 2010

The grounds could not be more stunning. My kids enjoyed fishing in the pond, visiting the barn, and watching the horses. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed! We were downtown within 15 minutes, but felt like we were in the middle of country-living. I highly recommend this cottage to anyone visiting the Asheville area! We will be back soon!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

VRBORORG266283 (-)
Review submitted: December 30, 2009   Date of arrival: December 30, 2009

We had a short window for a few days of vacation this fall and decided on the asheville area.Together with my brother and sister in law we spent the time at your cabin. It was a delightful and very peaceful experience. the setting is beautiful and the ambience of the farm and the cabin is restful. We enjoyed the comfortable accomodations. Everything was provided. We give the total experrience an A+. The location is perfect for going anywhere in the region.

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

Cindy100 (-)
Review submitted: December 14, 2009   Date of arrival: December 14, 2009

I wanted to take my husband to a romantic get-away that was close to home. I did not want to worry about doing much packing and scheduling dog sitters. We chose Willow Pond because of its convenience to home and for its quiet beauty surrounded by the pasture and animals. Every thing about it was perfect for us. No hassle, no stress. The accommodations were excellent. Everything ws spotless. We enjoyed the relaxation of the hot tub and then curling up by the fire for a movie. My husband loved his birthday surprise and it was over too soon.

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

Toni & Steve (Charlotte, NC)
Review submitted: November 24, 2009   Date of arrival: November 24, 2009

This is a very charming and cozy cottage that is just a short drive to the Biltmore Estate. We love the idea of being close to everything in town but also having the benefits of being secluded in the country. This place was perfect!! If you love the gracefulness of horses than you can watch them romp, run and play across the pastures right out front. Our children, 11 and 6, are ready to give up the city life of Charlotte after just a few short days at the Cottage of Willow Pond.

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2

Joye Morris (Manning, SC)
Review submitted: November 23, 2009   Date of arrival: November 23, 2009

It is a charming place to stay. We could not have asked for a more perfect place. Thank-you!
Joye, Joey , Ruby & Rusty

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Helpful votes: 1 / 1

Walt George (Bishop, Georgia)
Review submitted: July 29, 2009   Date of arrival: July 29, 2009

The cottage was extremely comfortable, tastefully decorated, and well appointed. Comfortable furnishings, a relaxing hot tub, and a wonderful setting amid the horse pastures. We'll definitely reserve this cottage again on our next visit to Asheville.

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Marie Shaddix (Hampton, Georgia)
Review submitted: July 6, 2009   Date of arrival: July 6, 2009

We really enjoyed our stay at the Cottage. It had everything we needed. The cottage was very comfortable and made for a relaxing weekend. We enjoyed feeding and watching the horses graze in the pasture. The hot tub was a great way to end the day and relax. We hope to come back in the near future.

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Helpful votes: 1 / 1

bonnyprince (Ft Lauderdale, FL)
Review submitted: July 2, 2009   Date of arrival: July 2, 2009

Thank you for such a peaceful, relaxing stay. We thoroughly enjoyed being able to sit on the porch and see the horses grazing so nearby. Willow Pond gives you the feeling of being out in the country but is super convenient to everything that beautiful Western NC has to offer. Would definitely stay here again, hope to come back to see the fall foliage.

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Helpful votes: 0 / 1