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Reviews of Riverside - Cottage in Valle Crucis with river front views and Hot Tub!


Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Stephanie C.

Not what we expected, we left early
The listing for the property seem private and great for pets. It advertised privacy in the gated dog lot. The gated lot had multiple areas at the bottom 6 inches or more where a lot of dogs could get out, causing me not to leave my dog out without supervision out of fear he could get out. Multiple dogs across the river were constantly loose and were running across the river into our yard making it impossible for us to take our dogs near the water or enjoy the area. The hot tub had clearly not been cleaned as there was a lot of debris in the bottom. The deck had not been blown off or swept in so long it was absolutely covered in sticky yellow debris off of trees as well as every chair was covered with months of dead foliage. Every time my dogs went out they came in covered in these and I had to spend a ton of time picking them off the dogs and myself leaving me and the dogs both a sticky mess. Both screen doors have the screen almost completely ripped out and the doors don’t latch thus allowing the dogs to be able to just walk out so I couldn’t even leave any of the doors open to enjoy the fresh air. And lastly, two of the three remotes for the TV had dead batteries meaning the entire weekend every time I want to turn the TV on or off or adjust the volume I had to get up and go across the room to adjust same. Not the end of the world, but not what you expect for what was paid for two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 19, 2023
Thank you! We appreciate your feedback and are sorry you were disappointed with your stay! Our team will be reaching out to discuss your visit further. Please come back anytime! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy cabin!!
Great Stay!! Not a long enough stay for me! Beautiful area, plenty of room the property is overall Very Nice!! View is wonderfully relaxing. Everything was extremely clean. It was very cold during our stay but we were super comfy!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 22, 2023
Thank you! Please come back anytime! - BRMR

8/10 Good

Whitney W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scenic cabin
This property is quiet and with a big back yard overlooking a stream. It was great to bring our dog for our family get away. It was what we were looking for in terms of remoteness without any steep roads in the winter. It is a little remote and takes 20 minutes to get to groceries, attractions. BUT at the same time not too far to anything. There’s a great little restaurant close by as well as a nice park with dog walking trails. We would book again if heading to that area.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 16, 2023
Thank you so much! Please come back anytime! - BRMR

8/10 Good

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing get away
Nice quiet place to unwind
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 4, 2023
Thank you so much! Please come back anytime! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

daniel g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin weekend
Property was exactly as listed :)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 28, 2022
Thank you so much! Please come back anytime! - BRMR

8/10 Good

Katherine E., Clifton. VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Tropical Storm Nicole
Unfortunately, we were unable to stay at this property as we arrived right at the height of Tropical Storm Nicole. The property itself seemed a little older/worn than the pictures indicated. There were animal stains on the bedroom carpets and a bit of a lingering odor. We are thankful to management for finding us another property to stay at during our visit since the river was literally up to/under the house and continuing to rise. Odd for sure and still recommend this home for families with pets and desire for rustic cabin with room to roam outdoors - when there isn't a storm!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 16, 2022
Thank you! We appreciate you working with our team in regards to the flooding. We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

KELLEY G., Easley SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Hiking, campfires and mountains
It was a wonderful get away. Went on several hikes Linville falls, Otter falls, Crab orchard falls, Hebron and Boone fork trail, and horseback riding on dutch creek trails and checked out Valle Crucis community park. We enjoyed family time with badminton, horseshoes, playing in the river, playing football in the large lawn, and nightly fires for s'mores or dinner. We used the wegoshop app for groceries, that was a nice treat for me (mom). Any questions I had were answered quickly, or addressed. The property didn't have a ping pong table during our stay, it had been ruined and they weren't able to replace it befoour stay. so might want to check on that before your stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 23, 2022
Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your getaway! We are also pleased to say that the ping pong table has been replaced. Please come back anytime! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Perfect location and beautiful property. We will definitely be looking into staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 17, 2022
Thank you! Please come back anytime! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn H., Chapel Hill, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Lovely
Beautiful views, lovely home, plenty to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 19, 2022
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your getaway! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
We enjoyed our Christmas stay! The house was off the beaten path and peaceful. We loved the fenced area for our dog too, giving him more freedom. The house was clean except for cobwebs on the ceilings in a few rooms. The kitchen was lacking some essentials, like a cutting board and measuring cups/spoons. Overall it was a great place to stay and only about 35 minutes from Beech Mountain.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 6, 2022
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed your Christmas getaway! We are sharing your feedback with our team. Please come back anytime! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Couple Getaway
Enjoyed the location and cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 18, 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you had a great trip! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful respite away from it all!
Beautiful surroundings to get in touch with nature and just relax. This was a trip intended to relieve stress from life stuff. Mission accomplished! No complaints...stairs not a problem for me, but make sure you see the number of steps to get in and out~
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2021
Thank you so much! We are glad you had a peaceful getaway! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

Monica F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot to relax
Great spot!! Some of the outside furniture is a bit tired and the inside needs a fresh coat of paint, but we couldn’t have had a better time. The dogs LOVED the River as much as we did!! Location is great for about anything you want to do. Kitchen is very well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your getaway! We'd love to have you back again! - BRMR

6/10 Okay

Jessica M.

Not what we hoped for
Outdated, dingy, not very clean, unable to enjoy deck because of how unkept it is as well as rotting furniture, it just simply needs some attention all around inside and out. Pictures on site are old. We also had to leave at 10:00pm two nights early with 4 small children because the house lost power and water. No refund for that yet. For what we had to pay to stay here a week, we expected it to be a lot nicer than what it was.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2021
Thank you! We appreciate your feedback. We are sharing this with our team so they can look into this further. Please come back anytime! - BRMR

8/10 Good

Alison S.

Quiet and Peaceful
This was a great place to getaway from it all. Located right on the river and our dog had a blast with the big area of land and quiet neighbors. The river was shallow and perfect for wading and setting chairs in the waters and having it flow around your toes to stay cool. Perfect weather with no humidity. Short trip into town for necessities and only 35 minutes to Watauga Lake. We had one issue that the management company was able to resolve to our satisfaction. We will come to visit the High Country area again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you had a relaxing getaway! Please come back anytime! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

Mary Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and relaxing.
As described. Grands enjoyed the river and the firepit at night, making smores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your getaway, and we'd love to have you back again! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside Rental
This was our second stay at the Riverside property. We had a wonderful stay and will be back in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2021
Thank you so much! We love our returning guests and are so glad you have had great visits! We'd love to have you back again! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEAUTIFUL
We had the BEST time. We stayed for Memorial weekend and even though the weather was cooler than expected it was wonderful!!! The scenery was gorgeous. The river was so pretty and we really enjoyed the hot tub. This was a very relaxing trip and we will definitely stay again. The WiFi worked great. Well stocked and clean. Thanks for allowing us to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 16, 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you had such a great visit! We'd love to have you back again! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Newfound love for mountains
I can’t say enough good things! Overall great experience. The pictures don’t do it justice! We had a wonderful time on the river. The yard was amazing my family enjoyed playing soccer and our dog was in heaven. It was so relaxing to put my chair in the river and watch my kids enjoy. We will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2021
Thank you! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

Deanna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend relaxation
This place is perfect. Loved the hot tub and the beautiful view. We will definitely visit again. Just a side note for some. Be prepared to climb many steps to enter the house. It was a bit of a challenge to keep our 3 year old away from them. And be sure to bring 2 child gates if you have small children. One for the entrance steps and one for the hot tub steps. Beautiful and peaceful place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 17, 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you had a relaxing weekend! Please come back anytime! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

Beth C., Morganton N.C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We’ll be back
We loved the location and the vibe of the place. It was great and we’ll be back soon. We went just is this time, but would be great for kids. We might consider letting the kids come next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 3, 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We'd love to have you back - with or without the kids! - BRMR

8/10 Good

Tisha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the river!
Check in was very easy and we felt right at home with our dogs! Well stocked but you make need to bring a pan to cook with. Our eggs stuck really bad lol. Over all we had a blast!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We are sharing our feedback about the pans with our team. Please come back anytime! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

Grace C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
The home was clean and well stocked. We look forward to another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 21, 2020
Thank you! We'd love to have you back again! - BRMR

8/10 Good

Sally G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice setting
We had a nice time here but found a few things that needed attention. The dishes were very old and chipped. New coffee cups, soup bowls and plates are in order. The gate for the fenced in yard needs some work or it won’t last much longer. On the bright side, the shady setting was wonderful and the scenery in the backyard was wonderful and very peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2020
Thank you! We are so glad you could enjoy the back yard and relax. We've shared your feedback about the dishes and gate with our team. We'd love to have you back again! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, perfect location!
We spent a few days at this sweet river home and it was nothing short of perfect. Extremely peaceful and so beautiful. The house was very clean and up to date. It was cozy and perfect for our family of four. We spent a ton of time on the porch and in the hot tub. There wasn’t a hammock or badminton net like the pictures had online, so the kids were a little disappointed, but really otherwise it couldn’t have been better. We will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2020
Thank you! We are so glad you had an enjoyable and peaceful time. We've also shared the information about the hammock and badminton net with the team. We hope you come back and visit us again! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

LAURA C., Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Absolutely wonderful. So many amenities, we needed to stay longer to do it all. Great hot tub and firepit. Clean and roomy place. Kitchen pretty-well appointed with equipment. TV didn't work, but we didn't care with so much else to do, would suggest adding instructions as it could have been not knowing how to work or bad batteries in remote, not sure. Grills need some work, but again, everything else so good. Large yard for pets or kids to run and play. We caught a few fish, but enjoyed sitting alongside the river watching the stars at night and listening to the nature sounds. Great communication with the property management, and they are flexible and easy check in with personalized lock code. GREAT! We will surely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2020
Thank you for the detailed review. We are so glad you had an amazing vacation and have shared your suggestions with our operations team. We'd love to have you back again! - BRMR

10/10 Excellent

Hubertus H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin.
This was absolutely great place to come and be away from everything for a couple days. The cabin was great, clean and everything was there. We spend a awesome Christmas and would definitely come back.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Hi Hubertus, Thanks for staying with us. We are so happy you enjoyed your Christmas vacation at this home. We are excited to hear you will be visiting again! Best, Kaytlyn

10/10 Excellent

Ronda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location!
The riverside scenery was amazing. The home was cozy and had everything we needed, esp the fireplace. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Hi Ronda, Thanks for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed this cozy home with the fireplace. We are excited for your next visit! Best, Kaytlyn

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin, beautiful surrounding, highly recommended!
*****
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Hi, Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your 5 star review and hope you will come back to see us again! Best wishes, Kaytlyn

10/10 Excellent

Carmen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and beautiful
We went for the week with the purpose of spending a relaxing weekend fishing, hiking and enjoying Boone. The property was in a great location and had everything we needed. We especially liked the river steps from the home where we could fish in the mornings. The amenities were fabulous - hot tub, fire pit and working wi-fi! We will definitely return.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Hi Carmen, Thanks for your review. We are pleased to hear that you all enjoyed this home and the amenities it offered. We look forward to your next stay. Kind regards, Kaytlyn

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin stay
Awesome place nice and quite very relaxing..hope to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Hi Teresa, Thank you for your review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope to come back again. Kind regards, Kaytlyn

10/10 Excellent

Johna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy quite little retreat
Perfect. Close to boone far enough away to have a quite night by the river❤️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Hi Johna, Thank you for your review. We love hearing that you enjoyed this home and we hope you will stay with us again soon! Best wishes, Kaytlyn