Today is our last full day at 1353 unit 203 seven devils road. It is a 2nd story 2/2 condo unit…read morethat is entry level. It is tastefully decorated. There are cute cabin themed decorations throughout. The view from the patio of this condo is amazing! Full view of Grandfather mountain and surrounding mountains. We got lucky and hit peak fall foliage. The colors are spectacular. They have a cute patio table that we had coffee and breakfast while braving the chilly temperatures to enjoy the fresh mountain air and beautiful views. They have a gas fireplace that is perfect to warm up after sitting outside on the patio . If you love to cook or bake, the kitchen is fully stocked with new or newer appliances like waffle maker, air fryer, slow cooker, nice sets of pots and pans. There are so many nice glasses for any kind of wine you may enjoy. The dishes are in full sets and definitely not mix match like many other rentals. Everything you need so no need to bring from home. Less than a mile away, there is a small waterfall and park called Otter Falls if you are a hiker. The waterfall is the kind you can sit on rocks and put your feet in. About 2 miles away Hawks Nest has snow tubing in the winter and zip lining any other times of the year. If you like to ski, Sugar and Beech mountains are not far away. There is plenty of parking too so no need to worry about parking. We wish we were staying longer!!

I had the occasion to return to Echota on the weekend of May 29-31, 2020, since short-term rentals…read morehad again been permitted in the state after the onset of COVID-19. Though we were concerned about traveling while cases were still occurring in North Carolina, we felt reassured with our past experiences with Foscoe Rentals as well as the assurances on their website that they were following proper health protocols. I was happy that the unit I previously stayed in - CB-2 in Chalakee -- was available. Upon arrival at 6 p.m. on Friday evening, we encountered a nightmarish scene in the era of COVID -- a room that had not been serviced, with dirty sheets, items left unattended in the kitchen, and, because this is a new world -- no toilet paper. I immediately called the after-hours number and waited 45 minutes with no response. When I called the service again, I was placed on hold and connected to a staff member, Heather, who took ownership of the situation, which was eventually remedied. That said, this was an unforgivable lapse given the times in which we unfortunately live. I would have expected a reputable company like Foscoe would absolutely ensure housekeeping was done between rentals, and was disappointed with the self-advocacy that I found myself in, after hours, on a Friday. At this writing, I have not received any further follow-up. My advice -- insist upon confirmation of the unit's cleanliness before arrival, especially since they are following "contactless check-in" protocol and you will not be speaking with personnel prior to getting your key. UPDATE: Upon sharing my dissatisfaction with the management company, I received a refund of the housekeeping portion of my rental. This is satisfactory given the situation.

We have been coming to Swiss Mountain Village since the 1980's. This year, we had some technical…read moreissues in our cabin and Vivian was incredibly helpful. She came to help as soon as we called. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. She made our annual stay even more enjoyable. Thank you, Vivian!

This is a rustic area where you can escape from the hustle and bustle of work life. It is nothing…read morefancy so if you want glamorous accommodation this place is not for you. We have stayed here several times and visited the local wineries and surrounding restaurants and shops. Highly recommend the Mexican Cantina next to Grandfather Winery.

I recently stayed at a rental property in The Lodges managed by Eagles Nest at Banner Elk, NC. The…read morecommunity grounds were excellent and well-maintained, particularly in a snowy weekend. I visited the Great Camp. The Cigar and Wine Bar was closed for renovation which was disappointing. The Barbeque Pavilion had s'mores in the fridge. I played with the archery a bit. I'd like to come back in the summer where I think I could get a lot more out of these properties at Eagles Nest. (There were no events in the winter, and many amenities were closed.) The rental property we stayed at was a nice homesite, but I was disappointed in the management company's minimalistic stocking of the home. For example, the home, which sleeps 10, had only 10 bath towels. It had 3 hot tub towels for a large hot tub. I was prepared to bring my own trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, dish washing liquid, etc., but I was not advised to bring my own towels. The home was also lacking in enough pots, pans, utensils, etc. to actually feed 10 people.

We absolutely love Banner Elk and when it came time to sell our vacation/rental house there, we…read morereached out to Vandi Montero at the Leslie Eason Real Estate Team. She came highly recommended by a friend and we were not disappointed. Vandi and her team were all very professional, yet personable. There extensive experience selling high end homes in the Banner Elk, NC area really showed. They got it listed quickly with great pictures, an attractive description, and a ready set of interested buyers. The house sold in less than two weeks! Thank you for your help!

Caroline and the team at Leslie Eason were so helpful and a pleasure to work with. Caroline went…read moreabove and beyond to make sure we found the perfect home for us. She made finding and buying our home so pleasant. We could not have asked for a better team!

We most highly recommend Scott Warren of Boone Realty. Scott is a veteran realtor and specializes…read morein Boone and surrounding area which is a critical distinction for selling or buying property in the area. I've purchased/sold 4 homes across the country and Boone has unique factors that I've never encountered in any other town. My husband and I inherited a home in Boone NC which we rented out for 14 years. We live in California and haven't seen the place since. We started talking to Scott over a year ago as he guided us through the various considerations to get the house sold in this ever-changing market. Scott checked out the house and provided recommendations on every aspect of the sale including the "do's" and "don'ts" on improvements to the house, time of sale (tricky with a rental), and even suggested we raise the rent before the next cycle (new tenants, new lease) as it was undermarket price . We immediately felt at ease. As we progressed through the process, Scott was super responsive, assisted with every request, and always made us feel like we were treasured clients even though our house was far from "high-end". As we neared the time for selling, the pace picked up. Scott's expertise and experience were invaluable as we encountered various "local" quirks, one being that we had a shared road with multiple neighbors with no shared maintenance contract. He handled every obstacle with ease. We closed on the sale much faster than we expected and within our expected price range. We feel certain had it not been for Scott, we would have had a very different (negative) outcome. As we got to know Scott (virtually), it was clear he's noble, honorable, and cares greatly for friends, clients, and community. We're thrilled we found him. It was an honor to do business with him.

Great rental cabin for the birthday celebration for a friend. There were nine of us; we easily fit…read moreinto the cabin with space to spare. My only issue was the basement was FREEZING cold and it didn't seem like there were any HVAC vents down there. We had heaters but it wasn't enough. Meanwhile it was stifling upstairs. But all in all these log cabins were awesome. I plan to return in the future.

I recently stayed with a friend in Appalachia Sunrise after she won a 4 night stay. We had a great…read moretime! The property was gorgeous. The staff at Carolina Properties took great care of us while we were there!

Pro: 1. good…read morelocation, walking distance to most stores, downtown, restaurants, hospital, and gas station. 3. Reasonably priced, unfurnished. 2. Maintenance guy is super friendly, sweet and helpful. He is the least appreciated person by the owner of the property. 3. Relatively safe, although I have heard gun shots followed by police cars before. 4. Neighbors keep to themselves. 5. Water cost is included for now. 6. Comes with adorable stray cats, most neighbors feed them, while the landlord expressed hatred toward these defenseless souls. Con: 1. House feels weathered. I had leaky window and faucet when I first moved in. The walls are thin, there is little privacy even though this is a town house. The floor was so dirty that after 6 months of living here and moping the floor everyday, the water still comes out black. The carpet is old with stains everywhere. 2. No pet policy, nothing at all, not even if you want to look after your friend's hamster for a few days. 3. Sketchy neighbors. The place asks everyone to pay $25 for background check, but I doubt they do the checks, because even the rats living in my attic can tell some of them were drug dealers. 4. Condescending owner who is always on the defense when talking to you. She always assumes her tenants are either retarded or taking advantages of her. 5. I kept reporting water leakage in my apartment and the only time she sent someone to fix it was when they realized their water bill was off the roof. Property owner doesn't even bother to hire a professional when the water pipe broke, the poor maintenance guy had to fix it by himself. Or they stopped the water on purpose to keep the water bill down, who knows, the owner is not that trust worthy. 6. No recycle bin, stray cats come feast in the dumpster all the time. Overall: It is decent place for a temporary stay if you want to save money. Semi-family friendly, not pets friendly (not sure if I trust people who cannot love animals), not environmental friendly. You are stuck with rats as pets when you move in and free alarm clocks when neighbors wake up at 4 or 5 AM for work, and you'll never be late for work. It is very hard to find apartment in this area. I suggest you look at Hickory. I have also noticed it is almost impossible to get a good deal on Internet in Lenoir. If you work in Lenoir, the drive from Hickory is still totally worth it.

I was looking for a Boone, NC co-working space and Boone Underground was perfect. The place is…read moregreat, with tall ceiling, lots of natural light and a super fast internet connection. Highly recommended.