Outdoor dining

Reviews of Beautifully Renovated Home Great Location with Short Walk to Main


Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

elaine u.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location to downtown. We had a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Upstairs or downstairs. Great place
Rented entire house with some friends. Just a great place. Upstairs a bit nicer than down. But downstairs offers beat access to wrap around porch. Will return here. If you’re going to visit this is a great option that I would not pass up.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Thank you for your stay! I am so glad you all enjoyed your time in Mt Airy and at Hawks Cottage! We welcome you and your group back anytime! Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Arlene G., New Bern

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to town
We loved the vibe of an old house design. Easy access on the front porch to climb the inside stairs. Nice wood floors and layout. Such a charming place and is a few minutes walk to downtown shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location
Loved being so close to downtown. It was a short walk to all the popular spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay in the town of Mayberry
It was a very beautiful place. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We enjoyed our stay! Fieldyn was very helpful with last minute reservations. We hope to be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Very clean, very nice place. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alana J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in perfect location
Such a charming home. The location was convenient to everything. We loved sitting on the porch. Owner was always quick to respond to any questions. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Upper Unit in the house was perfect. Walk to downtown only took 6-8 minutes. The house was very clean & we loved the older light switches & outlet in the bedroom. TV’s in the bedrooms would be nice but “back in the day” if you had a TV it was in the family room. Adding a “vintage” fan in the bedrooms would also be a plus. I still loved the unit. Kinda weird that the kitchen had 2 seperate sinks, I’m guessing one was repurposed. Also would have liked to have used the fireplace since it listed that it had one but before using I asked & was advised not to, which was ok, I loved the separation of rooms. Also a little odd that people park any direction along the street., I highly recommend & would stay again. Also recommend the pub with Goat in the name & catch a movie at the Earle Theatre. Oh and breakfast at snappy’s.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dann K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The property was very clean and well decorated. We had a fantastic time. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2023
Thank you Dann! Very glad you enjoyed. Hope to have you all back soon.

8/10 Good

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness
NASCAR and Mayberry
The location was great. One addition is needed to have a good bathtub mat and towel mat outside of the tub. One of us nearly slipped inside the tub. Also, clean the grimes around the light switches and doors. Thanks to Mr. Hawks for assisting the key lock #.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Mountain get away
We loved the house & would return. The bed slept great. Such a quaint house & area. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha G., -

Liked: Cleanliness
Mayberry’s finest
We rented both units for four couples and it was the perfect choice. The owners were kind enough to unlock the door connecting the units so it was like we were all staying in the same rental. The house is so charming and well appointed. Everything you need and more was included, and not just starter supplies! It is in a great location to do sight seeing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend visit
The house was very clean and decorated so cute. The host was very responsive and so easy to work with. It was walking distance to the things we wanted to visit. I would highly recommend this place if you are visiting Mt. Airy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Milus M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our trip to Mayberry
The area was great and we were close to everything in town. The property has potential but it needs lots of repairs and paint. The kitchen area and living room were extremely nice and decorated well. We had understood that we were to be in the bottom half of the house but was put upstairs. There was four people in our group and the youngest was 65 and the oldest will be 78 in a few weeks. She fell on the last stair and landed on her knees on the landing. Basically because there was no light working in the stairwell. No working lights on the porch either. Actually there was no bulbs in the light fixtures on the porch or in one of the fixtures in the queen bedroom. The porch also has a hole in the flooring as you come onto the porch from the street. We called and reported the issues and the person said he would try to check around and see if something was available. However the bottom of the house remained empty for the entire weekend. This is not our first VRBO experience but it has been the most disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Hey Milus. Hope you all are doing well! Thank you for your comments. I appreciate this as this makes us better. I am very sorry you had “booked” the incorrect unit. I didn’t put you in this level this is what you had reserved unfortunately. The location (upper/lower) is clearly stated in the description. When you contacted me I checked immediately and the lower level was occupied and or had a guest checking in it, so it would have been unavailable unfortunately. I tried to reach out to other Hosts in the area as well to help you and did find a home with only a couple stairs. I reached out to let you know and you responded “at this point we would rather stay where we are”. The stairwell light and hallway lights have all been repaired and are good to go at this point. We had tried to replace the bulb but had a bad switch so we had to get an electrician to repair. This has all been resolved and all lights are working! The home is very clean and neatly painted. I am not sure as to what you are referring. But thank you. We will be reviewing. There is a small hole to the far right hand side of the porch at the top on the flat surface a couple inches wide. This is a 100 year old home. This is also scheduled to be repaired, but as you can imagine contractors are quite busy and booked up. This however doesn’t pose a safety risk at all as it is to the far right hand side next to the wall and is only a few inches wide. Besides this everything is in great condition. Being on the upper level and booking the incorrect level was the only issue you had messaged me about during your stay. I wasn’t aware of any other issues you are noting. We really do receive great reviews and have a 4.78 star review level over 39 reviews currently. I feel as though if you had booked the correct level for your stay it would have been much more enjoyable for you. So I invite you back when you can at a discounted rate to stay in our lower level unit. Please next time contact me so I may help you with your booking as I know this can be confusing sometimes. We look forward to hearing from you! Again thank you for your comments! Thanks! Fieldyn Hawks Cottage

10/10 Excellent

Christopher E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed it
Very convenient to local attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Harold C.

Honesty is the best policy.
Being a Baptist Pastor, I believe honesty is the best policy. I grew up in this neighborhod so I know it extremely well. I've stayed in this dwelling twice before. If it was me, I would paint the whole inside of the residence. The bedrooms have 1 bed each and small night stands. That is all of the furnishings in the bedrooms. Most people are use to having a dresser and a chest of drawers to store their clothes. You can buy used furniture for little to nothing. Had to drag kitchen chairs into bedroom to have some place to put your suitcase to work out of. The shower control handle was stripped and would not adjust the water temp. It was so hot that you could not take a shower. Being the upstairs unit we had a set of steps to go up. The lights in the stairwell were burned out so it made it extremely difficult and dangerous to come in or out at night. On the backside of the banister was a sharp nail or something that your hand would hit everytime you went up the steps. That needs to be eliminated. Went out on the back screened in porch, no furniture out there, not even a couple plastic chairs and the door coming back in was nasty from hand soil. Bad. A little paint would eliminate that or a little comet. The location was super. I knew it was. only about 2 blocks to downtown. So much potential in this place but seems to be a lack of concern from management about keeping it in good shape. Super nice appliances in the kitchen. I would give it a 5 rating. We didn't cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you Harold for your comments! This kind of comments can only make us better! The unit was just opened up in April of this year and we purchased as much as our budget would allow at this time. We purchased all brand new items for the entire unit. Everything is brand new! New King and Queen beds, all new sets of pillows, linens, comforters and bedding sets. New kitchen table from Ashley’s furniture with 6 chairs. New queen sleeper sofa, Samsung TV, New foot stools, new coffee table Etc…… We do plan on getting additional furniture in the future. Possibly as an option you could put your suitcase on the bed to grab what ever clothes you may need. Then possibly a chair may work as well. But thank you again for your comments. I will be getting suitcase racks for suitcases. The nail on the back of the banister will be taken care of as I was unaware of this! Thanks! The bathroom shower handle was stripped by the previous tenant that had checked out the day you checked in. I wasn’t aware of this either until you had made me aware when we spoke before you left. My cleaning crew was actually the person has told me you had complained of the hot shower. I fixed this immediately and this has been repaired. The lights in the stairwell as you know I messaged you and came over to repair immediately as this was a concern! However it was not a simple light bulb that needed replacing. A electrician has been scheduled to come and do the repairs going forward. This is an old house! A cell phone light would possibly have worked for you if need be in a pinch until a repair can be made! For safety purposes. As we purchased the unit in December of 2022 it is a work in progress. The back porch area not normally used will be cleaned, painted and set up in the near future. However if you read your description the back yard area is designated for upstairs guests and has 4 very nice plastic chairs that you also have access to and a fire pit for your next visit!! Again thank you for your stay and I wanted to address your concerns. ******UPDATE******* Doors are being painted today! Lights in stairwell and hallway hav been repaired. Luggage racks are being delivered this week.!! Oh and sharp point on back side of banister has been eliminated. Harold we hope to have you back soon! Fieldyn Hawks Cottage Management

10/10 Excellent

lisa g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
This older home is well maintained and very clean. We had the upstairs unit with plenty of room for my group of six. This home is very convenient to everything and with in walking distance to Main Street. We will definitely be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you for your stay. I’m glad you enjoyed the location and home Itself! Welcome back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
clean and neat
fun to experience an older home that still has push button light switches
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
I know! This home is 102 years old! Still in great shape.

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vintage Charm
Nicely updated older home. We enjoyed the turntable and records. The front porch is the highlight. Manager was easy to get in touch with and responded very quickly. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet neighborhood, very clean, and comfortable bed. Stayed on the upper floor which was probably the best so there was no one walking around above me. No microwave, which wasn't a big deal. Just found it unusal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

christine a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, very convenient to attractions
Wonderful but no microwave or pots or pans so although there is a kitchen, preparing or warming up food is not possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
We had a wonderful time! Very clean home away from home! Short walk to shopping, restaurants and museums!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like Andy's Neighbor
We loved the location so close to everything and the deep shade in the front yard. Everything was super clean. But we didn't realize that the house was split into two units. We were on the top floor and our "neighbors" were very friendly. No microwave was a disappointment. Get that and we would surely stay here again..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve A., Roanoke Va

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location in Mt Airy
Perfect all around, we look forward to many stays here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you Steve! This property is a great location with a small quiet neighborhood feel. Glad you all enjoyed! We welcome you back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and great location
Spacious and nicely decorated! Close to Blackmon Amphitheater and downtown Mt Airy. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
This location is right beside the amphitheater!! They have great music and shows on the summer and fall where you can sit on the hill and have a nice picnic or glass of wine! Glad you enjoyed your stay and the location. Hope to see you all back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Victorian Cottage
This was everything it says it is and more! We didn’t plan on spending too much time indoors because we had a family reunion. We had lot of things to do and people to see! When we were there, the house was so comfortable with all the feels of a country cottage. Only two small hiccups were no microwave and no staircase light. They weren’t really that big of a deal. Just in the sake of full disclosure. I told her about them and both were noted and going to be installed and/or fixed. It had all new appliances, adorable furniture sjd super cute decor. We would definitely stay again! It’s super close to downtown which is the hub of the town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherman U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice
Everything was great. Comfortable, convenient, quiet, simple. All good. We only have one very small nit, which actually didn't affect our stay, but kinda irked a little when we first arrived: unlike the text of the listing which clearly states that you will have the entire house to yourself, there are actually two units in the house. You are staying in the upper unit. Not a big deal (don't let this keep you from staying here,) but why is the host lying about that?
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Thank you for your review! This home is great and in the best location possible! Nice quiet neighborhood close to everything on Main! On the listing it is designated as whole house meaning each unit (up stairs and down stairs) come fully equipped with living room area, king bedroom, queen bedroom, full bath, full dining area, full kitchen with all amenities and stainless steel appliances. Private parking and entrances for all. Each at 1400 sq ft. Meaning There are “no shared” areas of the home so you will have access to the entire home/unit. We will be updating our listing for a better understanding of the circumstances for future guests if possible. Thank you again! Hope you all have a great rest of your summer and thank you for your stay! Come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Bernie S., Montpelier, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Beautiful home just off the main street. Walking distance to downtown, Andy Griffith museum, and other attractions. We had the upstairs area and had lots of room. Quiet neighborhood and parking was in front of the home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
Thank you for your stay Bernie! See you again soon hopefully!

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return to Mayberry
We stayed at this beautiful old home last year and loved it and had the opportunity to return this year for a few days. House is located just a block of Main Street and an easy walk to all the shops and/ or the Jail and Wally’s Filling Station. Very peaceful and serene neighborhood. Like going back in time to the sixties. It has a long front porch with seating but my wife and I both missed the now gone two white wooden rocking chairs (and the missing neighborhood cat). Last time we stayed on the first floor. This time around we were put on the second floor. This was more inconvenient for two near seventy year olds having to haul our luggage up a long flight of stairs. The ceiling light on the inside first floor entrance was inoperable so it was dark entering in the evening. Upstairs rooms layout were the same as downstairs with ample room. Fully equipped kitchen ( except no microwave). Bathroom sink stopper was stuck closed but new owner took care of fixing that right away. Only one TV located in the Living Room. No TV in either bedroom ( first floor had them). ROKU service was awful. It kept cutting out and no local channels were available. I would still recommend this place to stay and we’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thank you for your comments and your stay with Hawk Cottage! This home is great and in the BEST location! The neighborhood is so quiet and peaceful. Perfect start to the day to have a cup of coffee on the from porch early in the morning! On the rocking chairs, the past owner took those when he left unfortunately but this is a good idea to add a couple of good ole rockers to the front porch! I did replace it with big comfortable porch furniture but can see your point! The entry way light is in the process of being fixed and we will be adding a microwave to our kitchen as soon as possible! On the Roku TV I am not sure what is going on there. And I am so sorry for the inconvenience. This is the first time I have heard this. Possibly the internet was being interrupted? We will be looking into this for future guests asap. Thank you for letting us know! Next time please message me and I can make sure you get the first level! We have a long term stay that is interning with a local physical therapy company. I am so glad you all enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return! Again thank you for your comments. This is how we fix things and this makes us better! Looking forward to your next stay! Fieldyn

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
We stayed at this property on our way to a family vacation. The neighborhood was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent host!
We were not able to make this trip at all due to unfortunate events, but the host of this property was SO accommodating and kind and did not charge us for the additional date we requested - which we requested before the incident occurred. We appreciate that kindness and wanted to make sure our rating reflected that fully. And we hope to visit in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property
We enjoyed our stay very much. The property was very clean, attractive, and convenient, and we would stay there again. The only hiccup occurred when we arrived and discovered that we only had access to the upstairs (the downstairs was rented to other guests), even though the Vrbo website states, "You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party." Since only my wife and I were staying, it worked out okay, but the description on the website needs to be clarified.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mayberry
We stayed overnight plenty of room for our crew. Older home with charm. The stairs were a little hard to navigate luggage but overall nice place to stay. Had a great location close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Thank you for the kind words Cynthia! We all know location is key on vacation and Hawks Cottage doesn’t disappoint. Thanks again and hope to see you back soon! Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. There was nowhere for us to park because the other renters took up all the spaces. Beds were very nice! Bathtub was extremely slick but overall it was a wonderful trip! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selina S., Stanfield, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Mayberry
Beautiful old home in the heart of Mt Airy - Mayberry. Exceptionally clean and the location was perfect to walk to all things Mayberry! Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M., Greensboro, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Very walkable!
May want to consider having some soap for dishwasher and shower… but overall very nice and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little spot!
What a great little place to escape for a few days! It was a great location and such a quaint place. Plus, there was a washer and dryer I wasn’t expecting! The owners were a great help with any question I had and check-in was incredibly easy! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2023
Thank you Connie for your kind comments! We do love our home Hawks Cottage! We appreciate you and hope to see you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H., Decatur, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get-away and Mt Airy is precious.
Enjoy the neighborhood and the easy access to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
This home is in a great location for walking downtown and also just relaxing on the front porch of a quiet neighboring street! Thank you and glad you enjoyed!

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023