Sweet Refrain · Sweet Refrain in Pisgah Forest with VIEW

Home, location, and view were great. What was cleanable was clean. The furnishings were not configurable in a way for guest comfort, watch TV, or hanging out in the same room. Some furnishings were broken or stained. House had some deferred maintenance.

I enjoyed my week stay at Sweet Refrain in this lovely location. You cannot see another cabin from the yard or the windows and the view is gorgeous . The photos are fairly accurate and there are a few things I didn’t realize from the photos or description. First, the main bedroom is a loft and doesn’t have a door or privacy from the main floor (except for curtains that can be drawn over the loft area. Also, the basement bathroom has a hose from dehumidifier running into the shower, which makes it awkward to use as you cannot fully close the door. The first full day there, we lost power and the emergency team was very helpful. After an hour or so, we did run out of water, so if you lose power, I advise you to fill the tub and some pots with water.

This was our favorite VRBO ever. It was a perfect spot for our two week vacation. The view was amazing and the porch was our favorite spot. The drive up is a typical mountain road but it is paved. Bathrooms and kitchen are recently updated. We loved the outdoor spaces. The only issue was the master bedroom is in the loft and there is NO door. They provide a curtain over the balcony but that’s it.

The home was as advertised - clean, comfortable, lots of space, nice outdoor deck area. Easy to cook inside and outside. Nice neighborhood and easy access to downtown - everything was great.

The location was good, but the facility was not. The bedding and towels had an old, unpleasant smell, and the extra comforter seemed to have been used and stuffed in, which was displeasing. The indoor cleanliness was also poor, with dust accumulated in various places. This was not the condition I expected for the price.