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Reviews of Ursa Minor - Cottonwood Properties

Ursa Minor - Cottonwood Properties
Black Mountain, NC

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Henry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Good time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute and quiet and convenient to downtown Black Mountain.
Very comfortable, peaceful,and convenient. I will definitely recommend it to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin.
We dropped in for a weekend in the mountains. The cabin was very cute and was very close to downtown Black Mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf Trip
Great place!!! Very comfortable and clean home located close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
This cabin was so precious and so very well appointed. Although we only cooked breakfast the kitchen was very well stocked and has very nice cookware and plenty of baking sheet. The beds were very comfy with very nice sheets. LOVED the nice thick fluffy towels and plenty of them. The check in was super easy and the special treat of Four Sisters Cookies and the great coffee was a treat. Great house great location. And a absolute precious mountain town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ami D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old school peace
The location was perfect and nestled in to a lightly wooded area for a bit of privacy while still minutes from great shops and eateries. Very unique home layout. Wonderful back porch my son used to sit and sketch while I did yoga. Front porch with rockers and great view of the gold course.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison C., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Cute Cabin
My partner and I stayed here on a last minute visit to Black Mountain. The beds are super comfy, and the house has a ton of character. We love the location so close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for staying Allison, we are grateful you chose this cute cabin!

10/10 Excellent

Roy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommend
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2024
Thank you Roy for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and house
House has everything you need and a very short hop into town. Walkable to the lake. Enjoyed some quiet time on the porch during the mornings and evening. A return location for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2023
Thank you Bill for the kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!

4/10 Poor

Sandy R.

Very Rustic
The pictures are deceiving, it is way more rustic. Spiders and rough sawn boards for the kitchen floor. It was musty and when you tried to open windows to air it out, there were more spiders. The dumpster was full and on the list of chores they want you to complete, you have to carry it off yourself if it’s full. We have been going to the mountains in the fall for 30 years and this was the most disappointing place we have stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Cute Cabin
The house was just as advertised and we loved the close proximity to the town center. The lake is within walking distance. We loved sitting on the porch overlooking the golf course and the mountains. Overall a very pleasant and relaxing stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words and for choosing to stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away spot
Great get-away spot located near downtown Black Mountain, and next to Black Mountain Golf Club. The rustic cabin like 2 bedroom, 2 bath has plenty of amenities. Gas fire place, outside Weber gas grill, kitchen is fully equipped for cooking whatever you need. My dad and I really enjoyed our 2 day stay there. A little challenging for those who have walking troubles (stairs to the back porch entrance a little steep, but otherwise no problems inside)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying with us John!

8/10 Good

Judson & Sherry G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ursa Minor - extremely well located
The house was so convenient to downtown and on the golf course in a beautiful setting. There was no ice maker so bring your own ice and we did have trouble with the door code but Rachel helped from Cottonwood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us! Glad you had a great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Melanie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Vacay
Everything was as expected per the listing. It is a cute little cabin and we enjoyed staying there. The fireplace did not seem to be working and the nights got chilly enough that we could have used it. It was an easy check in/out process. The roads to the cabin are rather narrow and people in the neighborhood don’t seem to mind the bushes growing over the side of the roads. If you have a large vehicle, use caution.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you for letting us know about the fireplace, it should be working for sure and we'll look into it. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you return soon.

6/10 Okay

Todd and Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin but CONSTRUCTION next door
A charming little cabin with great old wood, well-appointed, good spaces. BUT the house immediately next door is having major construction done. We arrived to at least an hour of chainsaw use with more chainsawing and a woodchipper running for a good while the next day. If you're looking for peace and quiet, I wouldn't count on that here until sometime later this fall or winter, I'd guess. They still looked to have quite a bit of work still ahead of them in the first week of August. No one told us so I'm telling you. We would have booked elsewhere for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us and I am sorry for the inconvenience with the construction next door.

10/10 Excellent

Maron A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin Black Mountain
4.5 out of 5 Great stay Cabin was right size. Mid-range rustic look which good. Too close to a golf course, thus less privacy. No air conditioning in main livingroom. No bathtub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin feel
Love the house cozy and the A/C worked wonderful was a great location for us. The front gate on the porch needs work and the bathroom by the bedrooms, door doesn't lock.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2023
Hi! Thank you for your great review!! We have fixed both issues thank you so much for letting us know!

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Black Mountain Visit
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Great location near Black Mountain restaurants and shopping, yet very quiet and peaceful setting. Loved the back deck with a table for outdoor dining. The house was as described and the kitchen was well equipped for making breakfast and cooking. Everything worked, was new and clean. We'd stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thanks for the great review! We are so grateful for you!

10/10 Excellent

connie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Had a great stay here- it was relaxing, comfy, felt like Black Mountain itself!! So welcoming and warm! Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin
My husband and I (and our dog) had a great birthday weekend at this cozy cabin in Black Mt. This was our first time here and we really loved the whole experience. The house was clean and comfortable...no complaints. Probably important to know that there is not a dishwasher, but that wasn't a problem for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place
This was a perfect place to stay for a Black Mountain visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of both worlds, nature adventures in a historic town
The main living room/kitchen area is a very nice space, the back and front porches are comfortable, the views incredible, the bedrooms and bathrooms up to the same standard. All that could be seen from the listing but the quality of life in the town was the real surprise with restaurants, museums, hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin!
We enjoyed our stay, especially the fireplace and porches. Only thoughts are that the showers were very slippery, and because the construction is still going on, we used the front porch more than the back...until the construction is over, it would be nice to have the Adirondack chairs on the front porch instead of the back. I agree with the history comment -- would have loved to learn the history of the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2023
Thank you for your review!! We would love to host you again

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wish we knew more about the cabin
It was very rustic but that's what we like. We would have appreciated it if the owner would have included the history of the cabin on the property, even if it might not have originated there and was later moved to the site. We had very rainy weather so couldn't enjoy the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2023
Thank you for the review and that would be something very cool we could add to the home thank you for the suggestion!!

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We had the best stay for for my husbands birthday in Black Mountain. We traveled with our 10 month old and the home could not have been more perfect. It’s such a cool place!! Perfect location across from the golf course, walking distance to the park and a quick drive to town. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Ursa Minor!

10/10 Excellent

Sharif E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin.
We stayed for a few days recently and loved this cabin. Spacious, nicely stocked, and very comfortable. And when our plans got rained out one day, we enjoyed a lazy relaxing day around the gas fireplace. Just minutes from downtown Black Mountain, where we found great restaurants, breweries, and shopping. And a 5 minute walk to the nearby park for walking the dog, fishing and hanging out. And Black Mountain itself seems to be 20-30 minutes from everything we wanted to do... Asheville, Mt Mitchell, Chimney Rock. Fabulous stay... we'll likely be back for a longer visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review!! We would love to be able to host you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin feel
We chose this location to be close to Montreat where I was taking a week-long class. The house was clean and very cozy. The fireplace in the evenings was an added bonus! Only gave 4 stars because of construction next door.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short family visit
We were visiting family near by. Location was excellent and the cabin was very clean and just as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay
cute, cozy little cottage. nice decor. easy and good communication with management company. good location near black mountain and across from golf course. Comfortable beds, except the double bed needs a new mattress. thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year’s weekend
Another great stay at Ursa Minor!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason C., Albertville, AL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A+
Nice property. Good communication from owner/ representative. Large space. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2023
Thank you for the great review we would love to host you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Cabin
This is a cute cabin/cottage in a quiet location convenient to Black Mountain. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Black Mountain, NC - Great Cabin!!1
Ursa Minor was simply AWESOME!!! Not a single issue or problem. Communication with renter was great and the cabin is beautiful. Both front and back porches are great for morning coffee, evening adult beverages, games, or just hanging out. Beds were very comfortable and fireplace is easy to use. Most Highly Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

bob b.

90
Great rental, needs more attention on grounds outside, very messy. Not enough toilet tissue for stay, had to purchase more. Needs dishwasher for this class of rental. Great four days, Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice! Exactly as listed
Enjoyed our stay here. Everything was nice and updated. Very clean and quaint. Had everything that we needed. Pet friendly was a bonus. Nice location across from the golf course. Close to town of Black Mountain. Could walk but there are no sidewalks on streets. Overall would recommend this place and would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Oasis!
This a great property! Loved the location and natural surroundings. Great place for rest and reflection; and remote work. Cabin has a lot of character and is equipped with cable, internet, laundry and a gas fireplace. I hope to be back soon!
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D., Baton Rouge, LA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Cabin
Our two week stay at Ursa Minor went by too quickly. We enjoyed both the front and back porches. Kitchen was well equipped. Very comfortable visit. Would return with gusto!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

jeanette l.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin is really cute and clean. The beds were very comfy with good bedding. No dishwasher
Easy to rent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin!
Lovely stay at Ursa Minor. Cozy and clean. Well equipped kitchen. Location is ideal. Quiet neighborhood great place to walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute house
Loved our stay in Black Mountain. The house is perfect, exactly as described, had everything we needed, was clean and tidy and very comfortable. I feel like the owners have put thought into providing a ‘home from home’. The two porches front and back are great. Plenty of off road space to park. We had our dogs with us and in the evenings we could all sit outdoors as there were gates to keep the dogs in and safe. The front porch looks right out into the golf course and the mountains as a backdrop, it’s beautiful. It wasn’t as relaxing as we had hoped due to the construction next door which woke us up early every morning, but that was the only thing we didn’t enjoy. I would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Black Mountain Cabin
Great historical cabin. Nicely decorated. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

William T., Greenwich CT

Charming but comfort issues
Property is charming and presents as a log cabin in the woods. Kitchen well stocked. Nice bathrooms and decks overlooking the road and golf course. Several pieces of furniture were not cleaned fully and we found an abundance of cobwebs everywhere. Beds also were too soft and not very comfortable save one small bed of the 4. Circadia killer huge bees everywhere as well which is a little daunting but they kept to themselves. AC not working very well so we opened all the windows and enjoyed the lovely breezes. Sitting on the front porch was nice with the breezes and wine. One more caveat is the house Nextdoor is under what seems like constant construction with 6 large trucks and a good amount of noise and smell starting at 8 am. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terrence C., Moline

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay again
Great spot and very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin Stay
Loved Ursa Minor. Well appointed, very clean and cozy.. The location was perfect. Hope to return again sometime soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Virginia Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Log Cabin
We loved the unique design and layout of the cabin. Furniture and beds were all comfortable and the gas fireplace was perfect for the snow storm during our stay! We enjoyed the views and location; taking many walks with our dogs on the golf course.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Really enjoyed this clean, comfortable, and well-located home. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine Hollermann H., Alexandria USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin
Perfect for a girls’ weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint, Quiet, Convenient
Ursa Minor is located in an area just outside of the town of Black Mountain, overlooking a portion of the local golf course. Great to watch the golfers teeing off ( tee is 120 ft. away just across the quiet road) from the covered front porch while having your morning coffee or evening libation. 3-5 minute drive to town and 10 minute walk to lake Tomahawk. Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire t., DALLAS

Liked: Cleanliness
Porches make this place
Cozy log cabin but with all the amenities to make a great stay. Unique property with great front and back porches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K., Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Charming property with the feel of a log cabin but all the modern conveniences. Kelly, the property manager, was so helpful and kind.. In town for a family reunion and the location was convenient and close to all planned activities. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
Pamela, Thank you so much for your kind words! We hope to see you again soon!!