14 Reviews of Property 419139 in Candler, North Carolina

We chose this property based on the owner's description and the reviews and we were not disappointed. The views were absolutely stunning and we looked forward each morning to seeing how different it was from the day before. Although it was colder than we were hoping for and we didn't get to spend as much time on the deck, I'm sure it is delightful to be able to sit and enjoy a drink in the fresh mountain air. The location seemed a little out of the way at first, but we found that navigating the area was actually very easy and spent most of our days traveling the area and falling in love with Asheville and Western North Carolina. We found the apartment as described and although the kitchen and dining areas are quite small they met our needs and we enjoyed having several meals in the comfort of the apartment. The reclining loveseat was wonderful - after hiking or sight-seeing all day, it was such a joy to come back, turn on the fireplace and sit back and relax. Gwen was concerned about our needs and was always just a text message away. When we talk about our trip, we definitely tell our friends and family that this was the perfect place for us and that it would be our choice when (not if) we return to Asheville.

I wanted my one week of vacation to be a respise of sorts. I had an expection in my mind according to what I had read in the ad and the reviews. When I got to the apartment it was nothing like what I had expected, It was so much more, The views were breathtaking and they did change continually. The property is beautiful with trails to walk. The bedroom I slept in has the fireplace with the chair and a half in front of it, a place you can forget about the world and your worries. Actually everything about this place has done that for me.The bed and the beddings were wonderful. I have taken over 100 pictures and plan on making a scrapbook. So take your camera. Everything you need is there but if by chance there is something you may need, Gwen (the owner), is most gracious to help you with anything. She is what you want in a property owner. I will be back and I have already suggested to some family members to visit this wonderful property for their vacation. THANKS GWEN

The pictures and descriptions of this property matched what was described. It is a nice weekend getaway. It is relatively close to downtown Asheville, grocery stores, restaurants and shopping. The view of the mountains was breathtaking. I loved that I was able to wake up and see the beauty of nature and not city buildings. Location was great. Far enough to enjoy the wilderness yet close enough to enjoy the surrounding areas.

>>>>> Tips for people wanting to rent this property <<<<<<
* Bring your own towels. I found that the towels provided didn’t have the “fresh clean linen” smell or feel.
* People will allergies should definitely bring your allergy meds. I had problems with my allergies inside the house.

The 2 problems I had with my stay are the cleanliness of the apartment and the lack of paper essentials. I found some of the dishes were not completely clean. The silverwares and a coffee mug had food stuck on it. The TV stand had a film of dust and the inside of the fridge had crumbs/sticky film spots. There was a lack of toilet paper, tissue and paper towel. The rest of the apartment was clean, but after speaking to Gwen about the cleanliness concerns, I don’t really know if it was cleaned completely before I arrived there. My overall experience with Gwen was average. Although she stayed above us, didn’t really hear (despite footsteps early in the morning) or see her at all. As a “neighbor”, she was nice and considerate (she left the drive way lights on at night for us). She was very helpful during the pre-rental process. As the “rental owner”, I was dissatisfied with the lack of positive responses when confronted with the issues/problems that I had during the stay. Each issue was met with justification of the problem, as opposed to acceptance of criticism/concern.

Me and my wife stayed two week nights. Everything was in excellent working condition. We cooked breakfast and used the grill for steak! Occasionally we could hear someone walking around upstairs but it was very infrequent and did not bother us. I would defiantly recommend this place and look forward to staying again!

We really enjoyed our time here. Despite inclement weather for a couple of days, the vacation rental kept us warm and cozy (especially thanks to the warm fireplace in the master bedroom). The view from the front porch is amazing. It started to get really chilly, so we had limited time on the porch--but would definitely be enjoyable in the late spring, summer and early fall. We really enjoyed the lay-out of the home and the close proximity to hiking, downtown Asheville, horseback riding and kayaking. The kitchen is small for any major cooking, but just perfect for a vacation getaway. The owner was great, giving us directions before arrival and welcoming us when we arrived. Even though we shared the same house (her living quarters were above us), we could hardly hear one another. I definitely want to come back again! Oh and on our last day we saw a wild turkey--quite the fall treat!

My parents and I stayed here for three nights. We thoroughly enjoyed the fall leaves from the porch and spent almost all the time we were at the apartment not sleeping out there. I heard the dogs barking only once the entire time we were there and that was because my parents got them riled up when they passed by their home when they went for a walk. We did not hear dogs any other time and slept in easily each morning until 8:30 or so, which for me is very late. Speaking of sleeping, both beds are very comfortable. I would like to know what kind of mattresses those are and I liked the pillows too which I have a terrible time finding anything I like at my own home. As I write this I wish I had bothered to look and see what they are. Maybe Gwen will tell me when she reads this review :-). Just one more thing I want to add. I looked at all the VRBO listings available in and around the Asheville area several months in advance and this was the only affordable property with the spectacular mountains views. We would stay here again when we are in Asheville.

My husband and I stayed two nights at the rental, which was very comfortable and relaxing. The views were fantastic and the location was among the best I've stayed considering its proximity to Asheville.

We had booked a 5 nite stay here, but left after 4 due to the following issues. Upon arriving we could detect a musty odor, strongest scent in the MBR/Bath area. Our clothes hung in the closet amid household clutter. A hanging device to absorb moisture in the closet began to leak an oily residue. Gwen said none had ever leaked before and thought this a better alternative than a de-humidifier due to a noise issue. The bath had dark stains on the tub floor, many dark grout lines in tub surround, dark baseboard next to tub, a shower curtain liner with numerous black moldy patches, no place to hang your towel after bathing. The chair and a half in MBR is a very tight fit for 2 to relax and watch the only TV in comfortably. Then there are the BUGS which come out mainly at night. Gwen said "we're in the mountains and nothing she could do about it." After nabbing 25 plus bugs most in BR/BTH, I stopped keeping my stick count tally. Most appear to be a cricket/grasshopper relative? We have a quarterly exterminator visit at home to deal with SC Palmetto bug issue. We think this could solve the issue of mountain bugs too. You do hear Gwen moving about on the floor above, which is to be expected. This might be an issue if you're a light sleeper and like to sleep past 7ish in the morning.The porch offers a beautiful view and it's lovely to listen to the nocturnal sounds of the forest. On occasion one can hear trucks & motorcycles from the highway below. What puts a damper on using the porch is the numerous yard dogs in the surrounding homes. One morning we were awakened at 6:15 with closed windows. An evening meal had to move inside when it became too annoying. Gwen appears to be a very nice lady. She was gone much of the time during our stay. We could always contact her by phone. She saw us loading the car a day early & we spoke. We first told her we're leaving due to weather, then decided to be truthful & tell her some of our issues. We did not mention all of the above to her. She offered a nite's refund, which we did not ask for. She sent a partial refund minus a cancellation fee. We're sorry that this is Gwen's 1st negative review. We do not feel our expectations are overly demanding & this is a truthful account. Our top three concerns were the musty odor/moisture issue, the bathroom & tied for 3rd bugs/barking dogs. It is a beautiful location, minutes to Asheville & numerous area activities. However, due to our experience we would not return to this rental.