We have stayed in many vacation rentals in Western North Carolina over the past 15 years. On this trip, we stayed at Creekside Haven for ten days. The property was marketed as a higher-end property (pics and descriptions) , but we found it to be more mid-tier quality.
The setting is outstanding, though the landscaping is perhaps not as well maintained as the pics imply (e.g., flowerbeds not well kept and brush pile along the creek). The outdoor furniture by the firepit is in need of a good cleaning and re-stain. IMO, a property of this price level should offer a propane grill versus just the small charcoal currently provided.
The interior has a very odd layout. The downstairs includes a small (or so it seemed with the king bed and luggage in it), a very small bedroom, small bath w/shower, a dining room, and a living room. The upstairs has a small bedroom (or so it seemed with the king bed and luggage in it), a very small bath, a kitchen, dining, and living room. The stairwell between the two levels is narrow and a little steeper than the normal staircase, IMO. We spent several evenings on the balcony off the upstairs bedroom, enjoying the view and sounds of Jonathan Creek.
The cookware, utensils, and dinnerware are old and a mix of styles and brands. We found only one skillet suitable for preparing bacon and eggs. There were only two wine glasses or highball glasses in the cabinet, so we purchased a couple of wine and highball glasses, which were left for future guests.
The property is described as motorcycle friendly. While it is not unfriendly, it is not ideal for multiple bikes. The listing described the driveway as paved, but it is not. The ~40' driveway is loose gravel, making it unstable for maneuvering heavy touring motorcycles. The carport can fit 3-4 bikes if you can use the driveway for a turnaround area. With one bike, I was able to turn the bike around mostly within the paved area of the carport.
I spoke with the property management company several times during our stay and found them to be very friendly and responsive.
Some may read this review and consider it too critical, thus my framing of the review as being unmet expectations and giving an overall rating of 4 on a scale of 5. The comments are intended to help others better understand what they are purchasing and help the owners/property management company make some improvements to better meet future guest's expectations.
Thank you.
