COMMENTS

"A wonderful place with panoramic views of the multi-layered Blue Ridge Mountains and the sounds of silence ......... the rustle of the leaves in the trees, the birds chirping ..... a cup of coffee all to yourself on the deck, early in the morning. Nice to see the occasional rabbit, deer or turkey scamper off as they detect your presence in their world. Haven't enjoyed seeing fire flies light up the dark for many years, brought back memories of long ago. Great place to unplug and relax with family and friends, or just with a good book." JV, New Smyrna Beach, FL

"WOW!!! This was such an amazing trip. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful 'Mountain Majesty' with us. I will never forget this week of memories." Shona B., Edgewater, FL "Thanks so much for the use of ya'lls cabin. We had a blast. I will never forget all our great memories. This was the best trip ever. Wouldn't change anything for the world." Amy D., New Smyrna Beach, FL "Rest and relaxation in the mountains has been the best trip yet! Thanks so much for letting us share your 'Mountain Majesty' experience." Adrienne V., Edgewater, FL "One word sums it up ... AWESOME! Getting back to nature makes you realize what really matters in life. Thanks for letting us stay in this beautiful home. We really had a GREAT time." Jess P., Spring, Texas "Our first trip to the mountains was fabulous. We will have many memories to share with our families for years to come. We had a blast! Thank you for the great Casa, that we called home." Elena W., Edgewater, FL

"Wow! Words can't express the majestic view of the mountain range we experienced here. Nature at it's finest and God's country in all it's beauty. Thanks for a wonderful visit. Your Mountain Majesty is a place to be proud of for years to come. Can't wait for a return visit, relaxing and watching the sunrise with a great cup of coffee and the magnificent sunsets with a bottle of wine." Tom & Barbara W., Atlanta, GA

"Thank you so much for the hospitality and sharing your beautiful mountain home with me. Loved playing pool and working on the puzzle. Views are awesome, even if it was wet and cloudy! Being in the clouds so high up is really some sight! Loved the drive over to Mt. Mitchell for the day. Can't wait to come back!" Jenny D., Raleigh, NC

"I now see why you call your home 'The Mountain Majesty'. Not only are the views incredible, but part of the theme in the interior of the home, being patriotic with red/white/blue, is cute. Reminds me of the song "Oh Beautiful for Spacious Skies". The beauty in and out of the home is just incredible! I liked the theme of the bedroom I stayed in, "Country Cats", as I'm a cat lover. Neat with your themes throughout the house. Enjoyed watching my all time favorite "Sound of Music" I found from your huge library of DVDs and VHS tapes. Nice on the large screen over the fireplace. Was nice taking day trips to the various sites around your place, but have to say the trip to Mt. Airy and to the Andy Griffith tour was my favorite. Brought back lots of memories from that TV show with Andy, Oppie, Aunt Bea, Goober, etc. My sister was able to stay in touch with "the real world" on the wireless internet and was pleasantly surprised to have a good signal on her cell phone. Can't wait to come again soon! Would recommend The Mountain Majesty to anyone wanting to get away and relax!" Nancy T., Port Orange, FL

"Thank you so much for sharing your cabin with us. We've enjoyed it thoroughly and will tell all of our friends and family about it. The views are spectacular, and the mountain air and the solitude of nature have been wonderful. The star gazing last night was nothing short of amazing. Thanks again!" Rhonda N., Atlanta, GA

"My wife, 3 kids, my parents, and I enjoyed our relaxing stay at your home. Your home is as beautiful as the scenery that surrounds it! You have left nothing out-we especially enjoyed all of the games, DVD's, the pool table, and foosball table. We were able to visit Chimney Rock Park, drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway, visit Mount Mitchell, and the Biltmore House. Thanks for sharing your wonderful home with me and my family - we will never forget it!" Steve B., Albemarle, NC

"Thanks for providing your home as a wonderful family retreat and get away! Your home is as beautiful as the scenery that surrounds it! You have left nothing out -- your home has something for everyone to enjoy. We were able to take in Chimney Rock Park, Lake Lure, Blue Ridge Parkway, Mount Mitchell, and the Biltmore House all in 2 days. My family will remember this forever! Thanks again!" .... Steve & Karen B., 10/01/07 - 10/04/07

"We enjoyed our visit very much. The cabin is incredible. We loved the views -- we even saw wildlife. We enjoyed the vast DVD collection and board games. The kids had a blast in the game room. The fall foliage was spectacular -- so many beautiful colors. Weather was perfect. The highlight of our adventure was a voyage up an unknown peak off the trail. The descent by moonlight thru the briars and streambeds will long be remembered. Our yells can still be heard echoing thru the wilderness. Sorry for scaring the bears away. We hope that they will one day feel safe enough to return."

The Behrs & Chavers, Alabama -- 11/20/07 - 11/22/07

"We just wanted to let you know what a fantastic time we have had at your "Mountain Majesty"! We couldn't have imagined a better place to celebrate this holiday! Your attention to detail in your home makes it feel like a home away from home. All your brochures and notes helped plan an amazing time here...from visiting Biltmore, climbing Chimney Rock, (and watching the "Last of the Mochicans" the night before :) to tubing in the snow on Christmas Day. We will always remember this beautiful place and look forward to coming back again one day!
Thank you, Thank you. Happy New Year!" John & Lisa K., Satellite Beach, FL 12/22 - 12/26/07

"Several months ago when our family discussed creating a new Christmas time experience, we had no idea the blessing that was bestowed on us when we came across your amazing "Mountain Majesty" home website by chance. After experiencing the loss of our Patriarc this year we were looking for a magical place to renew our spirits and your home has created just that. Our family ties have been strengthened by the serenity of the mountains and the warmth of your home. We will come away from this time together with renewed hearts filled with unforgettable memoriess. Thank you for sharing your amazing home. We'll definitely return. :)" .... The Kavary Family, Satellite Beach, FL 12/22-12/26/2007

"Thank you so much for letting us stay here over the Christmas Holidays. Our family had the best time here. The views are breathtaking!!! The name of the house "The Mountain Majesty" surely fits this house. It was wonderful to just spend time with our family -- playing games, cooking, exploring and just being together. Your house is beautiful. Thank you again." .... The Law Family, 12/26/07 - 01/02/08

"What an amazing time we all had together this week! This was the first time our extended family stayed away for our Holiday. We had a blast! Your home is so beautiful and the vista is incredible. We went hiking at Chimney Rock. The next day we saw the Gingerbread houses at Grove Park Inn. The following day all the children made Gingerbread houses here and ate them on the porch. What fun!!" .... The Heinzes, Raleigh, NC & Charlotte, NC 12/26/07 - 01/02/08

"Thank you for letting us stay in your cabin! We had a GREAT time playing in the snow and spending time with our family. For us kids, this was only the second time seeing snow; it was so fun! Thank you again for the great cabin and wonderful view!" Erin, James, Maddie & The Barksdale Family, Ooltewah, TN ... 01/2008

"Thank you for the stay. You have a beautiful place here. The view is simply breathtaking. Enjoy it as often as you can, with those you love. Thanks again." Melanie Nosal, Elm City, NC ... 01/2008

"It is truly a treasured gift from God, my family and the Vazquez family, who have made their beautiful "Majestic Mountain" home available to others. This vacation for our extended family was to celebrate my 65th birthday on February 1st and Kianna (my youngest granddaughters) 2nd birthday. My husband, daughter, son-in-law and three grandchildren (Kiara, Nathan & Kianna) have so enjoyed your beautiful home! I'm enjoying the quiet solitude where I wrote a letter to my 12 year old granddaughter, Kiara, while gazing at the majestic mountains in their muted, dormant stage. The children woke up the first morning to an icy wonderland and were so excited. They don't see much ice in Florida! We enjoyed visiting Chimney Rock, hiking and riding the elevator there. The children went snow tubing at Moonshine Mountain, which was great fun. I enjoyed going to the authentic, down home bluegrass coffee house, "Old Fort Mt. Music" in Old Fort. We all danced there including Kianna, who really enjoyed it, as did Nathan. We enjoyed driving through the beautiful countryside, visiting the Folk Art Center and going to the "Fiddlin Pig" to eat and hear Bluegrass. We also enjoyed visiting and staying together in your beautiful home! Than you so much!" Kanni & Jim Roeder & the Yee Family, St. Augustine, FL ... 02/2008

"What a marvelous treat your Mountain Majesty was for our family. We prayed for the perfect spot for my mom's 65th birthday celebration get-a-way. She works so hard helping others and so deserves a rest. As we drove up and entered your home, everyone was delighted, it was definitely the perfect present!! We awoke on February 1st (her actual birthday) to a land filled with ice. The trees were so beautiful and as we explored the winter paradise, the mountains began to appear through the clouds. Since we live in Florida, the children were beyond excited to see the ice. We also went on a road trip to Hendersonville to experience snow tubing. We had planned to take road trips everyday, but it was so beautiful here that we stayed a few days just to enjoy the serenity of the mountains. We danced to Bluegrass Music and played many of your games. We found out that our pop is quite a "pool shark". We had great fun counting your roosters. After days of discovering hens in secret hidden places, our final count was 277 roosters. North Carolina is definitely our new favorite state to visit. There are so many wonderful places to visit. We will be back and we will tell all our friends about The Mountain Majesty!! Thank you for your beautiful decorating and thoughtfulness in every detail. Our two year old daughter especially loved the singing bear that was her height. Every night she would go over and say "Good night Grandma, Good night Grandpa" to your figures by the stairs. We loved the family memories that were made here." Love in Jesus, Jeff, Laure, Kiara (12), Nathan (8), and Kianna (2) Yee .... 02/2008

"Wow! What an incredible view to wake up to. We arrived late last night -- when the sun rose this morning, it was breathtaking! Our families have enjoyed getting together -- the kids have loved your hill -- sliding down it all day long -- two 8-year-olds, 7, 5, 4, 2 and 7 months. We took a long walk around the neighborhood and enjoyed the view as well. The house was stocked very well -- kitchen great and lots of pillows in the bedrooms! Thank you for sharing your retreat!" Dammann's, Hayden's & Talmadge's, Decatur, GA ... 02/2008

"We had a lovely time at your cabin over President's Day weekend! The children went on several adventure hikes and we found a great children's museum in Rutherfordton- it was in great shape and looked pretty new (and open on Sunday). It was a really nice children's museum. Thank you for the lovely stay!" Steve, Lucy, Rob and Catherine Cain, Fayetteville, NC ... 02/2008

"We arrived on a foggy, foggy Friday evening. The misty morning brought magical views that only got better as the fog burned off. Our stay at the Majesty was relaxing and everything we could imagine. My particular favorite part were all the ladybugs. There are a ton of ladybugs. My boys found a hunting dog in the woods that we dropped off at the Animal Control office. Great house, great vibe. A weekend we will remember for a long time." Gratefully yours, Lisa Passarini, Jason, Jordan, Alex & Michael, Mt. Pleasant, SC ... 02/2008

"Your house is absolutely spectacular! Pictures don't do the house or the views justice! You are not going to believe this but within the first 15 minutes I was there I rolled my ankle and broke it, but due to your house, it was still one of the best vacations I've ever had! Actually the woman that booked it for Thanksgiving this year is a friend going on my recommendation. Thank you for sharing your home and I hope to be able to e-mail you within the next 6 months and ask you to book me again!" ... Shelley Langley, Rock Hill, SC -- 02/29/08 - 03/02/08

"We enjoyed The Mountain Majesty for our family reunion. Nana and Papa Dayton came from The Villages, FL. David Dayton came from New Point News, VA. Mary Dayton Barry, Kevin Barry, Noelle and Lindsey from Cincinnati, OH and Tracy, Michael and Spencer Dayton from Tampa, FL. We went hiking and enjoyed viewing the mountains. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us! I am so glad we found this on the Internet! My only advice to future renters would be to stay longer so you can enjoy all the beautiful scenery. We went to Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, great little Children's Museum in Rutherfordton and drove to Mt. Mitchell. We hiked the Linville Falls and spent time along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Your mountains and area are just beautiful! The home itself was great and we appreciated all the attention to detail. I really wish we had longer. Your home is truly a retreat." Barrys and Daytons, from Florida and Ohio, 03/2008

"This was the fourth year we have had a family reunion with our son and his family and this was definitely the most beautiful, well-equipped homes we have stayed in. The cabin had absolutely everything we needed and the view was amazing!!! Thank you for sharing your home with us." Skip & Ellin Reitmeier, Mt. Pleasant, SC, 03/2008

"Thank you so much for this stay. It was way above our expectations. The cleanliness, all the utensils you could ever need. I'll be back in July with my motorcycle friends. I'm sure they will be as pleasantly surprised as Barbara and I were." Barbara Brown & Jon Christensen, 04/2008

"Awesome home! Very well appointed and equipped. Your home served as an excellent base camp for us as we day-tripped around Western North Carolina -- Biltmore, Asheville, gem mining, Chimney Rock, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain . . . . . ! This is definitely on our short list of do again vacations and this cabin was the icing on the cake." The Vovosel Family -- Joe, Teresa & Jon Nobert, 04/2008

"This has been my 47th birthday weekend and I can't think of a more beautiful and inspiring place to be than overlooking the mountains from your beautiful cabin! Our ages range from 16 to 76 and we've all had something wonderful to experience here. Down watching videos, playing Yantzee, watching the Masters Golf Tournament, touring South Mountain State Park, or just sleeping in your comfy beds ... it has been great! Thanks for sharing your home with us: Kenton & Kelli Hunt, Haley Hunt, Becky Corn and Bill & Joyce Oglesby. It's been a blessing!" Kelli Hunt, 04/2008 "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills. Where does my help come from? From the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth." Psalms 121, 1-2

"The Flashy Floozies (a Red Hat group from Cumming, GA), were here for our semi-annual girls weekend 'escape'! :) Driving up the winding road and pulling into the driveway, we were awe struck before we even entered the house. We were hooked. It rained all day Saturday -- but we didn't care. We were here and we just did our best to fill the trash cans with wine and beer bottles. :) Thank you so very much for sharing your lovely home with us. We hope to come back again to share the good time and many laughs we had. Everything about this lovely home is fan-tab-u-lous! We will recommend your lovely home to anyone planning a trip to the area!!!" The Flashy Floozies (Ann) .... "Wow, what a GREAT weekend!! Best place we've escaped to so far!" Jeri .... "Beautiful decor! Everything is so well appointed. I need your decorator!" Donna ... "Thank you for sharing your beautiful piece of heaven with us. I want to come back and be your 'live-in maid'". Donna ... "What a beautiful place! Thank you so much for sharing." Katy, 04/2008

"Six female friends from Kalamazoo, Michigan had a wonderful time. This cabin provided comfortable and very pleasing accommodations for all of us. We enjoyed every deck and the views were spectacular. We even got to enjoy a storm from the safety of the rocking chairs. We would recommend The Mountain Majesty to anyone making an inquiry." Diana, Sue, Karen, Lonny, Jackie and Marilyn from Kalamazoo, Michigan - 05/03-05/10/2008

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Mountain Majesty. The views from the deck were fantastic! The cabin is beautiful and comfortable. There was plenty of room for the seven of us. We will definitely recommend your house to friends and family. We had a great time in North Carolina and will be back to visit. Thank you for stocking the house so well with all the necessities." Sincerely, The Larsons and the LeClairs, Pleasant Prairie, WI ... 05/09-05/17/2008

"Thank you so much for sharing your little bit of heaven with us. We had a wonderful time with great friends and enjoyed every aspect of The Mountain Majesty.   Fondly, Bob & Pat Gee"

... "adding our thanks -- we had a great time! It is a beautiful home -- we appreciate your sharing this special place!!   Affectionately, Don & Lynn Dietrich"

... "and adding our thanks! We really enjoyed this part of the country and your beautiful home.   Thanks for sharing your home with us.   We had a wonderful time.   Fondly, Dick & Anne Bielot" .... New Smyrna Beach, FL   06/2008

"We are just back to Bradenton from our vacation in NC. I had to write and attach a few photos and let you know how much we appreciated our time at your beautiful cabin. I traveled with my 11 year old daughter and my parents from Florida and we met my cousin, her husband, their 2 year old and my aunt from Nashville, TN. The 8 of us were more than pleased with the accommodations. Your cabin is just beautiful and very well equipped. My dad and his sister celebrated their birthdays the week we were there.

My dad bought a hummingbird feeder during one of our day trips. He set it up on one of the posts out on the porch. He was just tickled to see so many hummingbirds come to feed. After just 24 hours, so many hummingbirds came to feed that the feeder was emptied!

This was definitely one of our best vacations ever. We took in Chimney Rock, a boat trip on Lake Lure, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Hickory, the blue grass at the Depot in Marion, and Whitewater Rafting on the Nanatahala River. We made many new family memories based around your lovely cabin. Thank you again for opening your vacation home to us!" .... Debi Miele & family, Bradenton, FL -- July, 2008

"The Mountain Majesty exceeds its online description. It is very clean, and very well appointed. The kitchen has all stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, all the utensils you could use (and I do love to cook!), lovely dishware. The four generous decks - including the main floor wrap-around deck offer panoramic views of the mountain ranges. Every day the view is different. The bedrooms have wonderfully comfortable beds and are beautifully decorated. The bathrooms are plentiful and well appointed. Game room lived up to its description. It was great to have laundry facilities in the house, and everything is brand new. The owners provided prompt, thorough and accurate information and were pleasant to deal with. Favorite attractions included Lake Lure, Chimney Rock and Asheville. Most attractions take an hour or more to reach. The drives are lovely, however. Within a fifteen minute drive are grocery stores, Wal-Mart, Lowes, the hospital. The gated community is still under construction. Not many houses are occupied, so you are isolated. All in all, it was a lovely week, and the only differences between the online description and pictures of The Mountain Majesty were that the actual cabin surpassed the lovely description." John & Carol S., Camp Hill, PA -- 06/29/08 - 07/06/08

"We had a wonderful visit. We had rented a cabin at Christmas in Gatlinburg and we were on top of each other, but here we felt like we were really in the mountains and away from the commercialism. You all thought of everything! Thank you for a special time." ... The Cunningham Family, Bradenton, FL - 07/06 - 07/13/2008

"We have had one of the best vacations at your piece of heaven in the hills! I came with my 11 year old daughter from Bradenton, Florida and my parents from Eustis, Florida. We joined my aunt and cousins family from Nashville, Tennessee for a family reunion. My aunt and dad celebrated their birthdays the week we were here. We kept very busy by visiting Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. We spent time in Waynesville, Hendersonville and Hickory. We capped off our week whitewater rafting down the Nantahala River (NOC.com). Highly recommended :-) Your cabin is decorated so lovely and it was so comfortable for us. We truly loved evening sunsets over the mountains! We added a rooster figurine and teddy bear figurine to the decor as we enjoyed trying to count them. See if you can figure out which ones we added. My daughter (11), really loved being here. You really thought of all the comforts of home. Thank you for opening up your home to us. We would definitely recommend to friends and family. Hopefully we can come again soon." ... Debi & Lauren Miele, Ted & Linda Peters & families, Bradenton & Eustis, Florida and Nashville, Tennessee - 07/06 - 07/13/2008 ....... "P.S. We had to add a note to tell you that we purchased a hummingbird feeder on one of our trips. We tried it out on the back porch and within a couple of hours we watched several hummingbirds feed so close we could almost touch them. We captured several wonderful photos and we will have to send you a copy. You may want to add a feeder of your own. (see photos on website!)"

"Thanks again for letting us (myself & my 5 motorcycle friends) enjoy your home. Been here almost a week and I could stay another. I hope to be a repeat customer. Thanks!" ... Jon Christensen, Lakeland, FL - 07/14 - 07/19/2008

"Thank you for sharing your wonderful mountain home with us! Four couples had a grand time here and really appreciated the well stocked kitchen! The sunsets were memorable, as were the laughs and fun times we shared. Thanks!" ... The Lensers, Jones, Unruks & Smiths, Aiken, SC - 08/02 - 08/09/2008

"We just returned from our trip to Mountain Majesty, and wanted to let you know what a fabulous time we had! The cabin far exceeded our expectations, from the fully stocked kitchen, great beds and linens, to the beauty of the mountains, it was wonderful. The views were awesome and so inspiring, from sunrise to sunset. Also, your website was terrific, and it, in fact, is what sold us on your property. Thanks again for a great trip." ... John & Mary Reeves, Memphis, TN - 08/17 - 08/24/2008

"Now that we have all managed to catch our separate planes to fly home to CT, Washington, DC and Virginia, Stu and I want to send you a short note of appreciation for letting us "borrow" your home in the mountains for this past weekend. It was a family get together to celebrate my 60th birthday with our children. Your home was the perfect place. Everyone had his/her own comfortable space, and we all had every convenience -- just like home and more. And the VIEWS!! that was the best as far as I was concerned, and it was my birthday! Each day, each time of the day was different... what a sight!! So Thanks again, and hopefully we'll be able to visit The Mountain Majesty again." Martha & Stu Lott, Simsbury, CT -- 08/29 - 09/01/08

"Just wanted to let you know that your home in the mountains was Wonderful!! What a wonderful place to retreat to when you just need to get away. We enjoyed every wonderful minute of it. Watching the sunset every evening on that deck was so relaxing, and we saw many shooting stars one night when we were all on the deck talking. Your home was so comfortable ... we could all be together if we wanted but all had our own private space also, if that's what we needed. Thanks again." Best, Linda Smith, Cincinnati, OH -- 09/03 - 09/07/08

"We had a wonderful time at The Mountain Majesty. You have an awesome home and our vacation was a success! Thank you for sharing your home!" Sincerely, Phillips, Youngs, Butlees and Maidens, SC -- 09/14/08

"We came to visit for a home school event at The Biltmore Estate. We were delighted we chose your home to rent while here. It is beautiful! We did not have enough time to enjoy your home and this beautiful area which means we will need to return for a longer visit! Thank you! We hope to come again!" Warmly, The Augis, Burgaw, NC -- September, 2008

"We found your beautiful home online while searching for places to stay for a home-school event. When we got here it was such a delightful surprise. Everything from the decor, attention to detail, and cleanliness made us feel right at home! Thank you for sharing your home!" The Padgetts, Wilmington, NC -- September, 2008

"Dear Barbara & John! Thanks for sharing your beautiful, clean and cozy home with us! We travelled all the way from Germany to hike in the Carolinas! :) Your house is THE place to be!!! Thanks a zillion! We will be back!!!" Petra & Stuart Truppner, Kronberg, Germany -- 10/04 - 10/11/08

"Dear John & Barb -- I want to thank you for the use of your home in N.C. We had such a wonderful time. Your place is fantastic. I especially liked the decor because I love the "Country Theme". As you know there were 8 of us and we had plenty of space. Your cooking facilities could not have been more convenient. We especially enjoyed the beautiful sunsets and of course the cooler weather after the hot days in Florida. We also enjoyed our hike up and down the mountain. We enjoyed playing pool on the one day of a little rain we had. Some of us ( Pa and Dick ) are not very good at it, but Jim and Sue put up with us. Again, thank you so much for allowing us to be in such a restful place." Pat Tetrault (Susan's mom), Windermere, FL 10/15 - 10/20/08

John & Barbara - What a wonderful relaxing oasis nestled on the mountain-top overlooking some of the most beautiful country & mountain ranges. We so much enjoyed your beautiful mountain home during the middle week of October. The leaves were changing into the most brilliant, vibrant colors. We made careful study of the free-range wildlife and especially enjoyed the wild turkeys in their natural habitat. Thank you for supplying us with the initial bag of corn that we immediately spread under the Bambi Tree, waiting for the deer to come feast. Your mountain home has it all. My extended family consisted of eight, each couple having our own bedrooms AND bath. We enjoyed and took advantage of it all. On the base floor we enjoyed what is has to offer including playing pool and Foosball. We opened the closet to find your vast collection of videos and games. I don't think I have seen such a complete collection anywhere but a game store. The main floor is where we spent most of our time enjoying the large, flat screen TV, while making cozy with the warmth of the fireplace, the magnificent kitchen with ALL the comforts of home including granite counter tops, wonderful easy to use stainless steel appliances and fully equipped service ware down to the much used cork screw. We shared all our meals around your spacious dining table. The upper floor, consisting of two bedrooms, bath and a very comfortable loft was enjoyed by all of us. The loft area is especially well appointed and is where we utilized the "wire-less" Internet and so enjoyed the albums and pictures & comments of past visitors. All three floors had marvelous decks each with a different view of the beautiful mountain side. We took the liberty of setting-up all eight, very comfortable wooden rockers on the main porch looking out on the magnificent mountain ranges. We ALL wish to Thank you for the use of your MOUNTAIN MAJESTY. All of us would highly recommend this retreat for anyone who is looking for that very special place to relax, unwind yet be able to tour & visit the many, many places of interest, all within an easy drive from your Mountain Home Retreat. Sincerely, Chris, Allison & Rebecca Rendall and Jim, Sue & James Densmore, Windermere, FL -- 10/15 - 10/20/2008

"Barbara and John -- Dick and I thoroughly enjoyed your beautifully decorated, clean, well stocked mountain home. The view was spectacular with the full colors in all their glory. Unfortunately, Bambi did not appear -- he hung out at your neighbors! See you in New Smyrna." Kathy & Dick Hill, New Smyrna Beach, FL -- 10/20 - 10/26/08

Barbara & John -- "We have thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend at this beautiful house,. My son celebrated his 4th birthday here. We took him to Bryson City to ride the Polar Express! My daughter (11 years) enjoyed Linville Caverns. All the "grown ups" enjoyed the spectacular view from every deck on this house! Not a detail has been missed here. You have thought of everything! Thank you for sharing your home with us. We will tell everyone we know about your home and the memories we have made here will last a lifetime! We really don't want to go home but we'll be back again! Thanks for everything!" Jennifer Wilkins, Todd Wilkins, Grayson & Haley Wilkins, Jerry & Jane Wright, Wake Forest and Zebwon, NC - November, 2008

Thanksgiving, 2008 --" Absolutely wonderful! We could not have imagined a more perfect place to spend the holidays with our family. It was our first family trip to the mountains and we are not ready to leave! We hope to be back soon!" The Schoonmakers, Jacksonville, FL and The Smiths, Bellbrook, OH

"A group of 4 couples who were very good friends in Miami, FL met at this most beautiful house and the mountain view. We have all spread to other areas of the country -- but these 4 days reunited us and what a place to do that! Thank you so much for allowing us to be here!" Gibbs - FL -- Harringtons - GA -- Mirman - NC -- Reynolds - NC -- 12/01 - 12/04/2008

12/19-12/21/08
The Jaworski's and Cordova's spent a lovely quiet weekend enjoying the breathtaking views and the cabin.   C. Cordova - Charlotte, NC

12/23-12/31/08
My sister and I have dreamed of spending Christmas in the mountains since we were little girls. This trip was truly a dream come true. Our children, ages 5-19, opened their Christmas presents together and played all day. Your home was the perfect place for both our families. Thank you so much for sharing your home. The Gonzalez Family, Pembroke Pines, FL

12/23-12/31/08
Thank you so much for allowing us into your amazing home. We had a great time! What a view!   Debi Martinez & Family, Miami, FL

01/02-01/05/09
What a fantastic way to start the new year! Your beautiful home was a wonderful place to unwind after the busy holiday and prepare for a whole new year. We were so blessed to have spent time here and hope to do so again soon! Thank you for sharing this beautiful place with us.   Michael & Liz, Raleigh, NC ... Liz & Steven, Fayetteville, NC ... Nick & Kate, Mt. Pleasant, NC

01/16 - 01/19/09
Beautiful home! Enjoyed everything.   the Noeals and Knights, Charleston, SC Go Steelers!

02/05 - 02/08/09
Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home! We had a great time golfing, hiking, cooking, skiing, playing cards, and relaxing. The views are amazing and we really enjoyed our time here.   We hope to return soon!   The Claytons & The Eastmans

02/13 - 02/15/09
Barbara & John - Happy Valentine's Day! We had some friends come up to NC from FL for the first time. They have never been in the mountains before and we are all so thrilled we chose your house to stay in. It has only been two days and we've had an amazing time here. We loved and used every part of the house and enjoyed it very much. Three days is not enough time. It has been real nice having this gorgeous view. It's been very romantic for it being Valentine's Day weekend. It has been a wonderful and relaxing experience and we will have great memories from this! We appreciate you sharing your gorgeous home with us and we hope to come back soon. Thank you both very much. Chandra, Greg, Brittney, David, John - West Palm Beach, FL

03/13 - 03/15/09
We have enjoyed your lovely home very much and especially the roosters! ... The Cockerills, VA
P.S. Bambi made a stealth-raid on the corn you so thoughtfully provided - so unfortunately we didn't get to see him. :(

03/20-3/22/09
Spring's first weekend! Spring has almost arrived with the cherry blossoms and daffodils. Your home, John and Barbara, is beautiful, comfortable and cozy. The rooms are so much fun from the bears to kitty-cats and all the roosters and chickens in-between. Our traveling around the area was more than beautiful, to see all the vista of mountains almost everywhere you look! The hospitality of the local folk is welcoming! We love your home! Thank you so much for the wonderful weekend! Dorothea and Phil

03/22/09 - 03/24/09
Dear Barbara & John -- Our family had a wonderful experience this past weekend. Thank you for all of your hard work, amazing forethought and beautiful design and thought in regards to having this cabin well-equipped with towels, magazines, televisions, games, DVDs, channels, grill, rocking chairs, soap, washer & dryer, books, dishes and even toilet paper. Literally unbelievable and an unspeakable blessing. We truly felt loved by these actions. Your business has forever imbedded a memory in our souls and hearts and minds and we pray continued success and blessing on you. This is such a great value for a beautiful "cabin mansion" as our parents call it. We had a wonderful time, enjoyed every room and every deck and every view -- but especially our cherished memories as a family for our parents 30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Thanks for EVERYTHING, it was such a blessing! Sincerely, The Bethea Family, Baltimore, MD

Dear Barbara -- From one woman's love to another, I want to THANK YOU for your willingness to share your home with others! Our children planned a surprise get away for our 30th wedding anniversary and you enabled our children to find the perfect place for our gathering to express the beautiful love our children have for us .... The Mountain Majesty. Love ...Jacqidorum

04/02/09 - 04/05/09
Beautiful, serene, peaceful .... what more could one want? Life affirming experience. Thanks for the memories! Pamela Walters

Everything was perfect! We were going to travel around some but every time we left we could hardly wait to get back. Lisa Killingsworth, Ft. Walton Beach, FL

I love your mountain home! Had a wonderful time, beautiful, peaceful and stress-free. Debra Grant, Troy, Alabama

"Dear John & Barbara -- We had an absolutely great time at The Mountain Majesty. Your home is so perfect. We loved everything about it. All the decorations and knick knacks. We found a cute rooster and left it in your

home. It was good to see Lucy and Tom and other family members. Thank you so very much." Sincerely, Rosemary and Rog, Clayton, CA - 05/24 - 06/07/09

"Dear John & Barbara -- Tom and I had such a wonderful time at your Mountain Majesty get away. I know we will live to be much older for we did lots of laughing, relaxing and restoring spirit for ourselves and our family members. I don't think any of us over did it and we so enjoyed your beautiful mountain home. The hummingbirds were such a delight and we spent hours watching them fly around we had six at one time all doing their thing. We certainly appreciate how well you all have everything organized. Tom and I know of many things we need to do with our rental house on the beach. Of course, we certainly didn't plan to be owning it this long. Oh well. We went to The Biltmore Estate and really enjoyed it. I think you could go any number of times and never see it all. We also went to Chimney Rock and found the ride there very beautiful and of course, the rock itself and the views it lends one to see quite breathtaking. Thank you again for letting us share your part of heaven. We feel so blessed to be a part of your lives." .... Tom and Lucy, New Smyrna Beach, FL -- 05/24 - 06/07/09

"Barbara & John -- Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful home! Our parents came over from Europe and were amazed with the beautiful view over the mountains! "Like a dream come true", our dad said. We would love to come back one day! Thank you very much!" .... The Mulder Family, Tallahassee, FL - 06/07 - 06/14/2009

"Hi John & Barb -- We just got back from The Mountain Majesty. It exceeded our expectations. It was so comfortable and clean - the perfect place to come back to after a day of taking in the sights. Thank you for sharing it with us." The Jenners, Dave Creek, AZ, The Wojners, Milford, MI and The Normans, South Lyon, MI, 06/20 - 06/27/09

Hi Barbara and John - We just wanted to let you know how we absolutely loved the house. As soon as we drove up your street, I felt like we had entered a postcard! The views had sold us on renting your home, and we were mesmerized by them! The first sentence every morning was "did you see the view this morning?" The bunnies, the hummingbirds, and deer, we were surrounded by such serene, natural beauty! You have thought of every comfort and we thank you for sharing your home. We look forward to coming back and again -- maybe next year!! Thanks again, Renata, Mauricio, Alex, Nicholas, Vini, Zula, Elaine, Kerr, Lauren and Kerissa

A great time was had by all! Thank you, Barb & John, for sharing your charming home with us. The accommodations were clean and very comfortable. Oh ... plus the exquisite views morning, noon & night! Perfect tonic for our souls. This will be a cherished memory and we will always remember where we were when Michael Jackson passed. All the best to you and yours. Linda & Pete Jenner, Cave Creek, AZ ... Mike & Susan Wojnar, Milford, MI ... Dolores Barr, S. Lyon, MI ... Debbie Norman, South Lyon, MI ... Dick Tickies, Brighton, MI -- 06/20-06/27/09

Thank you for sharing your home with us. It was a perfect place for our family to meet. Living in Florida you do not see the perfect mountain views. We enjoyed all the things to do here with our family. Horseback riding, Grandfather Mountain, White-Water Rafting, Lake Lure, Mile High Bridge, Sliding Rock. Thanks again! Renee, Mark, Sarah & Jonathan McGraw, Edgewater, FL -- 06/29-07/05/09

Barbara and John -- This is a wonderful home. Thank you for sharing it with our family. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the area around us. The mountain area has a lot to offer and we took advantage of the local and state parks and National forests. We enjoyed the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Chimney Rock and Linville Caverns, to name a few. Your home offers the best views. Thank you again, John and Rebeca Margetson and family, Trevor, Wisconsin -- 07/11-07/18/09

Barbara & John -- Thank you for sharing your vacation home with its comfortable accommodations. Our family enjoyed preparing meals together and sharing them around your kitchen table. The hummingbirds were entertaining and the view was tranquil. We enjoyed relaxing in the cabin and sightseeing in the area. Thank you for the relaxing week in your beautiful vacation home! The Sommer Family, Chatham, IL and Jim & Shirley Zelmer, Virden, IL -- 07/26-08/01/09

Dear Barbara & John - Beautiful views, excellent relaxing atmosphere. Is this heaven? No, it is a beautiful mountain house in North Carolina. Thanks for supplying the house with all of the basic needs .... and much more. Bob Einekin & family, Marlboro, NJ -- 08/15-08/18/09

John & Barbara - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here the weekend of October 2-4, 2009. We were celebrating my husband Justin's birthday and it a was a blast. We ventured out into Marion a bit and enjoyed the relaxing scenery including the Linville Falls. We ate dinner Saturday night at Wine Reuls at your suggestion and it was excellent. We will definetly come back to visit your beautiful home. Justin & Jennifer Eason and friends.

John & Barbara - We enjoyed staying in your lovely cabin, even though it rained the whole weekend, we had a great time. The Hinkelman's, Canton, GA. & Valley Head, AL

We had a wonderful time celebrating our Mother's 70th birthday in your lovely home. Thank you so much ! Kathy Shepherd, Litchfield Park, AZ

The weekend has been incredible. The view of the mountains and the beautiful cabin shared with family made it a very wonderful weekend. Thank you for sharing. Alicia Smith, Oak Ridge, TN

We had a fantastic time. The cabin is absolutely gorgeous, specially the view. The roosters are a great touch. Nicole Holt, Oak Ridge, TN

Thank you for letting us enjoy your cabin in the mountains. Our family celebrated our mother's 70th birthday and had a blast! Tony & Diane Lanzarotte, Oak Ridge, TN

Barbara & JV - The Morgan's loved your beautiful, comfy home in the mountains. Great house, sunsets awesome, and fabulous views. Many thanks, Patty & Dave. October0-17-2009

La belleza, la serenidad & rejuvenecimiento espiritual. Gracias ! Roger & Debbie Banks, NSB, FL. (co-habitating with the Morgan's)10-17-2009

11/14/09 -- Barbara & John -- We really loved our stay here in the mountains. Your mountain home is a true treasure. I am sitting at the desk on the top floor enjoying the beautiful, breathtaking view which unfolds in front of me :) WOW! We don't wannna leave. This is a top spot. We love your deck on the main floor where you can sit very comfortably. Your rocking chair in the living room on main floor is great! Oh, and we had a fun time in the basement playing billiards and foosball watching Dirty Dancing, talking about memories when we learnt how to dance during high school. We come from Germany but lived in Portland, Oregon for 3 years before we moved to Charlotte, NC in January 2009. My parents stayed with us here at The Mountain Majesty, visiting from Germany. They loved it and our kids (Yara 4 years, Lea 21 months) loved it too! They enjoyed playing with the toy animals upstairs. It would have been more relaxing to have a gate installed upstairs at the stairs on top of the stairs. We will move back to Germany probably next year so we won't be able to come here next fall to see the really bright foliage colors which we missed this year. But still it is/was a WONDERFUL RELAXING stay at your house. So quiet and remote. And the wooden smell, the wooden colors inside the house ... hmmmmm ... that's what we love! THANKS from Sonja, Markus, Yara, Lea, Medy and Manfred

11/29/09 -- Dear Barbara & John: Our family celebrated a wonderful Thanksgiving in your beautiful home. As a special way to express our appreciation, I walked through your home this morning asking God to bless your lives here, to protect this home and you, and to give you many, many happy, healthy years to enjoy here. All the best, Corlinn Reichert.

P.S. This is Hannah. I like your roosters. :)

12/26/09 Merry Christmas!

John & Barb -- What a wonderful time in a beautiful cabin home in the mountains. We enjoyed every bit of it, especially since it was our first "White Christmas" in 15 years. We were blessed with 8 inches of snow upon arrival which made for good sledding, skiing or jut walking through and making snow angels. Thank you so much for sharing your home. We hope you enjoy all the pics we took for you. Fondly, Kathy, Mark, Derek & Jake Cerretani

12/26/0209 - 01/02/2010

Barb & John: Your lovely mountain home has provided a wonderful place for us, our children, and their families to spend the week between Christmas and New Year's relaxing. The house is so well equipped and comfortable, the views are magnificent, and we enjoyed the area around here. We went to Asheville one day and toured the Biltmore and saw the gingerbread display at the Grove Park Inn. Thank you for sharing it with us ... we hope to come back again! Denver and Pam Bitner

01/15 - 01/18/2010 -- We absolutely loved your wonderful home. The views are magnificent!! Your home is so well equipped and we truly enjoyed being here. We would love to come back!! Thank you for a wonderful time!! The Matthews andd The Glovers

01/18 - 01/23/2010 -- Barbara & John -- We leave today and though it is always nice to go home, it's even more wonderful to have made great memories.   There aren't many times my two sisters and I can take a vacation together and this was a perfect place to just enjoy each others company. The kids had a wonderful time exploring around the property, they saw deer, rabbits, wild turkeys and two huge hawks.   Last night my son asked why the mountains hadd so many more stars than Orlando. We had a chance to go snow tubing, see Linville Falls, Biltmore and Chimney Rock, but for me the best time was watching the kids just play.   Thanks for sharing your home with us, we hope you make many wonderful memories here for years to come!   We plan to be back soon and hope to stay with you again.   I will forward pics. We had so much fun here.   The view was great. We went hiking.   We had the best time!   Thank you so much! Judy White, Kayla, Victoria, Nicholas, Alexis, Kayla, Julia, Janet.

Hello Barbara & John - We just left The Mountain Majesty and the only problem we had is that we didn't want to leave!! We thoroughly enjoyed your cabin/mountain mansion; much more so than I even dreamed. Each day we went on hikes to local waterfalls, and one day we took a hot air balloon ride near Asheville. Each evening we spent reading on the porches, or in the loft, or in our bedrooms. The televisions were nice for the Duke game (Yeah Duke!), but completely unnecessary in the mountain mansion. In short, we loved it and highly recommend your Mountain Majesty to any family who wants a relaxing, outdoor-filled vacation. Rick Doremus .... speaking for the whole family. 04/2010

Dear Barbara & John -- Our family truly enjoyed our time spent at "The Mountain Majesty" -- the name is fitting. What a wonderful escape it was from the Atlanta suburbs, both in pace of life and in scenery. Your home was immaculate and blessed us with such beautiful views of the sun setting over the mountains. Each day we planned a different excursion, with our favorites being a hike to Tom's Creek Falls and a trip up in a hot air balloon (Asheville Balloon Company). We are already planning when we can return. Thank you, and God bless you. The Dremus Family -- 04/03-04/07/2010

Dear Barbara and John -- SHEER PERFECTION -- that is how we describe the two weeks we have spent at your mountain chalet. It was the most wonderful vacation we have taken in years. We adored the majestic sunsets which we admired from your deck each evening. A special thank you for the spring bouquet of flowers and the anniversary card which surprised us upon our arrival. We can tell that you are both caring and warm individuals. You knew how much we needed this holiday and a stress-free couple of weeks in which to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. It was a glorious respite from the real world and we do intend to return, hopefully in the fall. We celebrated our anniversary at "The Water Oak Restaurant" in Rutherfordton. We highly recommend this romantic eatery which has a terrific and original menu. Thank you for recommending the "Wine Ruels" restaurant in downtown Marion. It was also a favorite. We enjoyed re-visiting the Biltmore House after an absence of many years. The museum's audio tour of 56 rooms (!) is wonderful! Another day we took the historic tour of Asheville. Most especially, we enjoyed our fly-fishing lesson in Spruce Pine. The employees at the "Rivers Edge Outfitters" shop are so knowledgeable and offer easy and great lessons on the North Toe River. We also fished at Curtis Creek (near Old Fort), the North Fork River (near Lake James), the Linville River, and at Wilson's Creek Gorge (near Morganton). What a wild and wonderful location Wilson's Creek is! Our other excursions included Tom's Creek Falls, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Park, a tour of the historic Carson House in Marion, Lake James, and hiking up to see Linville Falls.
Mike enjoyed golfing at the Mt. Mitchell Golf Course.
We finally saw a deer this morning and it was a special treat. We bought you a couple of salt licks and put them in your backyard so the deer should continue to visit. We also re-filled your hummingbird feeder and we have enjoyed seeing those quick and colorful birds. Your "Majestic Mountain" home has given us peace, happiness, beauty, adventure and memories which we will forever cherish!
Warmest regards, Michele Harkey and Mike Marshall, Longwood, FL -- 04/24/10 - 05/08/10

Barbara & John -- Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. We had a wonderful time over Memorial Day weekend. Whiel we were here we visited the Biltmore and Chimney Rock and it was the first time for a few people in our group. The remainder of the time was spent relaxing in your beautiful home and taking in the spectacular views. Thanks again for opening your home to tourists. We had a wonderful time! A., S., D., Mi., Ma., T., C. Coppedge - Dunn, Durham, Goldsboro, Raleigh, NC - 05/28-05/31/2010

It was a great week! Had a few afternoon showers but short-lived and welcomed! Your home is spacious, comfortable, well-equipped, was easy to find. None of us had any trouble. The sunset from the deck was our favorite spot after the busy days. We all went to the Falls Thurs a.m. It was an easy walk and we had it all to ourselves for quite a while, then folks started coming. The boys (15 and 17) swam in the pool at bottom of Falls. Amy, too, but only because she slipped on a rock! We missed getting that picture.   Thanks for telling us about them. I have shared their proximity with friends who want to go, who like us had never heard of them., Then that afternoon they (Jack and I opted out) went to Linville Falls. There the boys really got in some good swimming. We went to Mt. Mitchell one day, Asheville, and Friday to Lake James. Jack and I also went to Billy Graham's The Cove for a tour of the beautiful Chapel. All in all, we saw a lot and always had The Mountain Majesty to come "home" to.

An extra attraction of interest for us - on the square ledge in center of porch where porch light is attached was a bird nest with three babies. We could watch their progress through the kitchen window. I also got closeups of them when the mother was not around. By the end of the week they were almost ready to leave the nest. We were afraid they would be injured if she nudged them out onto the hard floor! Guess mama birds know what to do!

Thanks - we are so glad you are online and we located your site. We made some good memories. Your downstairs was perfect for the two teen-agers. We called it their Cave, where they played and watched movies. We all watched some movies. Blessings on you for making it available to us. We loved it. -- Mae Rumph (for all) -- 06/19-06/26/2010

We had a great vacation in your beautiful cabin. Our family had the chance to escape to the Majestic reunion to enjoy and relax and stayed all four days in the cabin to enjoy the surroundings. We prepared and had meals and had the time to enjoy each other. What a great experience. Thank you for your great home! Looking forward to come back for a longer stay!   Castro family, Lee's Summit, Missouri -- August, 2010

Our family enjoyed a wonderful week in your well-appointed home. We were in awe of the spectacular view and how much it changes with the weather. Had various memorable day trips to the Biltmore House, Grandfather Mountain (yes - we crossed the mile-high bridge!) and a beautiful ride on the Great Smokey Mountain Railroad. Ate some great BBQ at Countryside BBQ and local Mexican cuisine ( Mi Pueblito - casual, plentiful, good ! ) Attended mass in Marion and experienced the very pleasant welcome by the attendees there - even invited us to their Sunday parish picnic !   Overall, this was a memorable relaxing visit that we will always remember. Thanks for your hospitality. The Razler's (Phila, PA) & the Kronenbitler's (Holland, PA) -- August, 2010

Our family had a wonderful visit in your lovely Mountain Majesty. We left the mountain top only for essentials - none of us needed more than the beautiful view and comfortable surroundings. Thanks for providing these things!   The Jones Family. SC, TX, VA -- August, 2010

Our family really enjoyed your home! The view is just breathtaking! We felt very close to God on Sunday morning. We listened to the Message Channel. Your home is decorated just right for a mountain home!   My 2 year old granddaughter loved the white bunny! We will have to find one for her when we get to a mall. The family enjoyed the game room. I hadn't played any pool in many years.   I had to learn how to hold the cue stick! We enjoyed an evening at Antler Village at Biltmore House. We enjoyed grilling out. We had chicken one night & steaks one night. The temps were cool in the early morning and late evening. That was great! We enjoyed sitting on the big deck! We look forward to staying here again! Thanks again for providing such a nice place for us to get away and enjoy family time ! Sincerely, Sarah, Lauren & Marshall, Madison, Angela & Mike & Ardin, Roda - Monroe, NC September, 2010

John and Barbara - Thanks again for the great vacation we had last Spring. I wanted to email you to let you know that we are now the proud owners of 4 Carlos Mast built rockers like you have on your porches. We contacted Carlos and purchased 4 last weekend (we met near Atlanta). The price was incredible, so we are tickled with our purchase. Now we have a tangible, lasting memory of our vacation at The Mountain Majesty! ..... Rick and Kathy Doremus

Barbara and John - Thank you for sharing your Mountain Majesty home with us.   We have gained a new perspective of North Carolina from this beautiful setting. We were able to enjoy several warm and sunny days here and only ran into rain on our last day. Sincerely, Vicki & Steve Baukner, Roger & Deloris Fundingdand - Minnesota -- September, 2010

Barbara & John - Beautiful house .... beautiful views.   The house is very well maintained and comfortable.   We had a wonderful time ... just not long enough.    The Butt Family, Georgetown, KY -- October, 2010

Barbara and John - We enjoyed everything your home has to offer.   We appreciate all the detail you've thought of.   Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.   How many roosters are in your home?   :)    The Finke Family, Cary, NC - 10/08-10/10/10

Thank you so much for renting out your beautiful home.   We had a fabulous week and couldn't have asked for better weather.   It was a perfect place for our little family reunion.   The Woods Family .... Morrison, CO, Chicago, IL, Lakewood, CO, Roanoke, VA and Phoenix, AZ -- 10/17-10/24/2010
Thank you so much for renting your home to us. We had a wonderful time. Your home is lovely and the views are spectacular! It was tough to leave! We hope to be back for another stay in the future. The Astilla Family (Durham, NC) and The Long Family (Knoxville, TN) - November, 2010

Dear John & Barbara - I won't be able to put into words what this trip has meant to our family -- we needed a place to gain strength for the coming Holidays after loosing a very dear member of our family this year, and you all provided a more than adequate place to do that .... not only is it breathtaking outside but inside as well. You can definitely tell you are family-minded folk!! We have never left - except a quick jaunt to Lake James (so Jack could see), then back to enjoy the serenity!! We spent hours watching "John Adams" series -- a must ... as it seems you are very patriotic and have a great love of this beautiful country we call home. Thanks for allowing us to share in this beautiful setting and we'll let you know who many chickens we have found!! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family, with much gratitude from ours .... Best, John Mitchell and family, New Smyrna Beach, FL - November, 2010

Barbara and John -- Thanks for the hospitality in your beautiful Mountain Majesty!   We enjoyed a wonderful family weekend in the NC mountains. We all wish we had a few more days to enjoy the spectacular views!    Merry Christmas!   Steve & Martha Gravely, Washington, NC -- Chuck & Tracy Gravely, Wilmington, NC -- Ross & Jennifer Gravely, Burlington, NC -- December, 2010

Barbara and John -- Thanks so much for opening your cabin for my family.   We enjoyed our stay as much as we enjoy seeing each other.   Your cabin is warm and comfortable, a perfect place for families.    The Gessners and Family -- December, 2010

John and Barbara -- We toasted in a Happy New Year at your amazing Mountain Majesty home.   What a cozy home to be the owners of; and thank you for opening your home to share with others.   The deck and views are just awesome.   Thanks again for everything!   Happy New Year!   Jake & Jessica Stewart, Charlotte, NC -- Lauren & Chris, Chattanooga, TN -- Scott, L.A., California -- Nick and Catherine, Chicago, IL -- New Years 2011

Barbara and John -- Thanks so much for opening your beautiful mountain home for us!   We had a great belated family Christmas celebration here. You have created a great get-away destination.   Thanks again!   Jamie Neal & Kevin Hyde & girls, Tom & Sandy Hyde, Eric Hyde -- January 2011

From our beautiful beaches, warm weather and flat expanse to your incredible Mountain Majesty in only 11 hours .... Totally worth the change of scenery!   We really enjoyed your home and the mountain air and we will cherish the memories for a lifetime!    Adams, St. Petersburg, FL -- Bland, Ocala, FL -- Bienkowski, St. Petersburg, FL -- February, 2011

The Mountain Majesty was a blast, quite enjoyed the roosters!   We loved rocking on the front porch and playing games by the fireplace, it was fantastic.   Will never forget the splendor of that mountain view! Thanks for the trip!   Sarah, Nina, Phillip, Caroline, Emma, Colleen, Edwin, Trudie -- March, 2011

Well ... our time to depart is drawing near ... a bittersweet moment for the Blevins/Scheldberg/Quasny families.   We travelled from parts far away to be near ... to celebrate new life (baby Faith) and family togetherness ... and WOW! ... the views lent such a wondrous backdrop! We really hate to leave this beautiful home ... but know that our memories of the long weekend will always draw us closer.    Thank you so much for sharing such a lovely landscape!    Blevins Family, Greenville, NC -- Scheldberg Famiily, Fuquay-Vanna, NC -- Quasny Family, Nashville,TN -- May, 2011

We enjoyed our time here.   Views were great.   The kids enjoyed the bunnies, wild turkey, skunk and the hummingbirds.   The week went by fast.   Thank you for sharing your home with us.    Tozier Family, Leesburg, FL and Cumming, GA -- June, 2011

What a beautiful home this is! Our family enjoyed all the amenities so much no one wanted to see the sites!   Everything we needed, plus some, was waiting for us.   Things we loved in this area were Lake Lure Tour, Chimney Rock, Cataloochee (you will see elk!), Jet Boat Rides and The Biltmore!    Things we could have skipped were the Great Smoky Train Ride.   The Blue Ridge would be most spectacular in the Fall.   We wish we would have gone to Sliding Rock and we missed Grandfather Mountain.   The boys enjoyed all the amenities so much they did not want to go on any of the planned activities.   Thanks for sharing this home with us!   The Shorters -- Allen, Noreen, Nick (15), Kyle (12) & Zachary (10), Cypress, Texas -- June, 2011

We found the most awesome day trip to do!    Just north of Asheville, an easy drive from The Mountain Majesty, you'll soar through the treetops on sturdy zip lines, traverse sky bridges, and rappel in the mountains.    What a great adventure.   The two guides were very knowledgeable who taught us about the natural environment and the rich history of the Blue Ridge Mountains.   Was a 3.5 hour adventure that had us zip through about a dozen zip lines, ranging from a couple of "bunny" slopes, to over 1,000 ft, getting speeds up to 40 mph.   Beautiful time of the year to do with the trees in full bloom.    Still sore from using muscles in our arms and backs we weren't accustomed to be using.    Check 'em out, www.navitat.com or call 828-626-3700.  John and Barbara -- July, 2011

What a wonderful home you have.   To perch atop a mountain for a week was both new and exciting to a family from Florida.   Thank you for opening your home to us and sharing this beautiful place.   We had a wonderful time and felt well taken care of.    The Millers ..... Tracy, Frank, Zach, Alex and Kenzie -- August, 2011

What a lovely place you have!   We so enjoyed returning to your well-appointed house after day trips to Asheville, Biltmore, Mount Mitchell, Linville Falls, etc.    As a mother of four teenagers/20-somethings, I really appreciated the VERY well-stocked kitchen .... we do a lot of cooking! .... and anything I needed was at my fingertips.   My kids really enjoyed the foosball and pool table along with card games.   (My parents think they are "card sharks" now) .... they always had something fun to do.   I think our favorite room was the loft.   Calm, spacious, relaxing with a fabulous view.   We had such an enjoyable, relaxing vacation.   Thank you so much for sharing your home.     Billy & Bethany Webb, Patrick & Caroline -- Bent Mountain, VA -- August, 2011