Ok, I don’t know why HomeAway says my review didn’t meet their guidelines. It IS in my own words, jeez. So it’s getting posted on here. This is from our ski trip (dets posted on new blog to be released soon). This is for COPPER RIDGE IN BOONE, NC. Just so when people google it they can get my not-watered-down version.
381765 – “Great place, if you can access it!”
“The Copper Ridge cabin was really nice inside – just like the pictures! What the website doesn’t tell you is you HAVE to have a four-wheel-drive car, otherwise you won’t make it five feet up the driveway (which is about a quarter-mile long). And even if you do have one, you could get stuck (another tenant had to get his truck towed out). It would definitely be a worthwhile investment to pave the driveway. Every time we left, we had to walk the quarter-mile to the car – not to mention unpacking. Also, needs a shovel for tenants to use. There was a sheet of ice right in front of the front door, and I slipped and fell hard – it was two weeks ago and I still have a bruise on my hip. For what we paid, I would expect to be able to access the front door without hurting myself.
Make sure to BYO handsoap – there’s none. Dishwashing detergent and laundry bags, but no handsoap.
All in all, it’s a good place to stay, and I would give it a better review if the owner weren’t so rude to my husband, informing him that they “aren’t a five-star hotel” and did we “expect a fully-stocked fridge, too?” No. We’re not pretentious city yuppies, we brought our own food, thanks. But when you’re shelling out that much cash, you expect a freshly plowed drive (obviously it needs to be plowed everyday, though we were informed it had been the day before) and minimal amenities (c’mon – handsoap?) Who packs the softsoap pump in their bag? Nobody. Luckily we received a partial refund (though, no apology). As a business, it’s their responsibility to keep the customers happy and make amends – could have gotten a stellar review had they been a bit more polite and accommodating – just like one expects when they pay for accommodations. One plus – it’s pet-friendly for $20 – I’d say our dog quite enjoyed his stay.
