Absolutely Fantastic!

Hi. We stayed at the Hoot in October and it started out kind of bad. The weather was horrible, our dog got sick in the car and our 3 year old had a cold. I called Shari to tell her we may not be staying the whole time and OMG that was the best phone call I could have made. She offered a full refund and asked if we wanted to come another time and even tried to help us get a doctor appointment for our little girl. Anyway, our daughter was better the next morning and our dog got over it so we decided to stay.

This was one of the best times we ever had and all things considered, if it wasn't for the kindness of the owner and her real concern for what was best for US, we would have gone back home and had a bad memory. The cabin is perfect for relaxing, creating real family time and so comfortable. The crock pot was good for making my chicken soup for my daughter and she loved the hot chocolate in our Welcome Basket. I think the fresh mountain air helped get her better quicker too.

My husband enjoyed taking Buster for walks and the exercise did all of us good. The house has everything in the world you want or need and the view, spa, fireplaces and cozy-ness was all it took to hook us for another visit back to the Hoot this next year. Thank you Sherry and Dave for everything you did to make us comfortable, and we're glad we decided to stay for the whole week. We will see you next year for sure!
Julianne, Mark and Kellie Anne

Our month at the “Hoot” was the best vacation we’ve ever had. We will definitely return.
We are retired and were looking for a place that we could spend time painting the mountains.
There were so many sight-worthy vistas…..that even in a month we couldn’t capture them all. You can find a few scenes at VincentsFineArt.blogspot.com.
The cabin is so close to the Blue Ridge Pkwy. and the Smokey Mt. National Forest. and tons of other places. The mountains are so cool and comfortable that they gave us extra energy to enjoy our surroundings.
The weather cooperated for most of the month and when it didn't we shopped in Waynesville and in all the wonderful quaint neighboring towns. The “Hoot” had all the amenities we needed. It was comfortable, clean, and best of all, we felt like we belonged. We were safely tucked away from it all. You just can’t beat the hot tub. Dave and Shari are our new friends who made sure that all our needs were met. I just can't say enough good things about the cabin or about Shari and Dave. Our experience was wonderful.
We also went horseback riding at Cataloochee Ranch, visited the Indian Museum and village in Cherokee, saw elk, bear and deer that came up next to the car, and of course visited every potter from Asheville to Maggie Valley. The River Arts District in Asheville brought us back about four times. We saw well known artist, Jonas Gerard, demo his work. While in the River Arts District don’t miss the ribs at “12 Ribs.”
There is truly something for everyone. I 'm starting to think about our return trip already.
Thanks again Shari and Dave. You guys are the best!!!!!

Me, my Husband, Father N Law, and 2 Daughters vacationed at the hoot. It was a wonderful and beautiful experience. This Cabin was nicely tucked away in the mountians and offered a great view from the balcony. We found ourselves waking up early every morning to drink coffee and wacth the sun come up over the mountians from the balcony. After a long day of having fun in Maggie Valley we returned and relaxed in the hot tub outside. There is a string of beautiful lights that you can turn on outside and help set the mood while in the hot tub. This cabin was stocked with just about everything. From a first aid kit to a whole cabinet full of stuff to keep my 2 girls busy. I was very impressed with the time and care they put into this cabin. They also took very good care of me and my family. We felt very welcome. We will most definately come back agian next year!

This place has been incredible! We have thoroughly enjoyed the cabin, and have recommended it to friends. Hopefully, you will be getting some inquiries from Jacksonville very soon! Thank you for providing such a
nice place, and such great amenities. Your waffle maker works amazingly well! So well, in fact, that my husband went out and bought me the same brand while we were here!! The crock pot made a great pulled pork loin, and
the grill fired up some great hamburgers. The girls and I made homemade bread, cheesecake and chocolate chip cookies in addition to lasagna and omelets. We ended up getting more groceries than we needed (ate out a few
more times than we anticipated), so I was thrilled to see the note about donating any leftover food to some low income seniors.

While we were here we went to Dollywood, Cherokee Oconoluftee Village, Biltmore Estate and Chimney Rock, saw "The Producers" at the Waynesville Performing Arts Center, drove along the Blue Ridge Parkway, went horseback riding and still had time to teach 2 teenage girls how to cook some amazing meals.

This cabin was perfect for us. The girls had "their own place" downstairs and we had plenty of room upstairs. Having Wi-Fi internet was a huge plus! The girls loved the hot tub and the fireplace (even in July!) and we all had a rousing Clue tournament. (Poor Mr. Green!) Having so many games, books and magazines right here in the cabin meant there was never a "nothing to do" night.

I have to say, we have stayed at a number of places here in the mountains over the years, and not one has compared to the Hoot N Holler. The views, the amenities, the owners(!!), the housekeeper, everything and everybody is top notch. Even the ride up and down the mountain became fun! Blessings always, Lori, John, Christie and Brittany.

We had a great time at the Hoot. Absolutely beautiful place. The location is amazing as are the views that come with it. There is also nothing like a thunderstorm in the mountains, at night.

Went to Mt. Pisgah and visited the Cradle of Forestry. The first forestry school in the USA. Looking Glass falls were awesome. Then went to Gatlinburg. We have family there and there was so much more to do there as well. Last thing we did was the Biltmore House in Asheville. Talk about an example of excess. Amazing house.

One of my favorite things to do was the drive up the mountain to get to the cabin. Simple pleasures.

Thanks for the wonderful time. We will be back.

Thank you for sharing your cabin. Shari you are a jewel. . Thank you for all you did to make our vacation perfect. Your gift baskets was so useful. Your home was beautiful and very clean, Enjoyed the fire in the fireplace, the hottub was wonderful and the views breath taking. We have stayed a lot of places but never had a view like the Hoot has. We relaxed and dranked coffee on the deck. The location was perfect. We enjoyed the parkway, Cherokee, ghost town and deep creek in the smokies. Thank you for allowing us to stay in such a nice home with our dog. Can't wait until we can return. I can truly say I have found a perfect getaway.
Donna 5/29/2009

What a wonderful week! My brother, his family, my daughter and my boyfriend couldn't have chosen a better home to rent -- so clean and we couldn't believe the view! The cabin was worth so much more than what Shari is charging! We definitely will be back, maybe in the snow time since we're all from Florida. Thank you, Shari and Dave, for all your help from beginning to end. We've never dealt with such nice people, and so helpful and thoughtful. We appreciated the Welcome Basket! The kids enjoyed the hot tub and Maggie Valley is a storybook town that we'll be back to visit. Please reserve our dates for next year! Your grateful friends, Kiki, Chris, David, Brandy and Kids.

Every day we spent here was either fun or relaxing and usually both! It snowed 4 inches the second day we were there and the kids had a blast playing in the snow. Between skiing, sledding, the hot tub, shopping in Maggie Valley and Cherokee, touring Asheville, "indoor skydive", everyone had a blast. And then every night we got to come home to a cozy cabin, warm fireplaces and incredible mountain views. My wife and I were very sad to leave the last day and we turned to each other and said "We are definitely coming back here!"