The cabin was beautiful and in a very scenic area. Our visit, overall, was awesome and the accommodations within the cabin were perfect. After a tumultuous couple months, a friend and I really needed a little getaway.
Upon arrival, we were told our key access would work at 1 PM as we had paid for early check-in. Unfortunately, this was not the case and there's no cell phone service! Needless to say, we had to circle back to make contact with Karolina cabin rentals. We made it back only two get stuck in the driveway, as it's not very well-kept. $125 in a tow truck later! Huge bummer on top of taking 1.5 hours to enter the property.
For the most part, the cabin was very clean and tidy. The bathrooms definitely could've used a little love as there was lots of hair in both showers. The kitchen was clean but the dishwasher was left for an unclaimed. Little things, but with everything going on in the world not exactly what you hope to see.
I travel a ton with work and have lots of experience renting cabins both in the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. I've rented cabins of all shapes and sizes and price points. This one, was grossly overpriced in my opinion. There is not a ton to do in Blowing Rock and I was blown away that it cost over $900 for two night stay, even during a tropical storm! My recommendation, as someone that spends upwards of 50 K a year and travel, would be to discount rates when guest are unable to take advantage of the only thing the area has to offer which would be nature. I have stayed in a very comparable cabin in the great Smoky Mountains that only cost 500 for a two night stay, so I am really surprised by the pricing in blowing rock.
While everyone I spoke with was super nice, it's safe to say I won't be returning to this location. The grounds were very littered with debris and seemed as if the cleaning crew breezed through before we got there. Despite the comedy of errors our first day, or second day was very enjoyable and relaxing. I just hate I had to spend more money out of pocket to get my car towed out of an unkept driveway even after over paying to stay at a property during a tropical storm.
Thank you for asking for my review and I wish you all continued success.