Tara's home was beautiful! I was impressed by the way she made this space seem larger than it is, and I was especially amazed by all that fit inside! There's a kitchen with nearly everything you need (but bring a couple extra pans if you plan to cook)! She even provided coffee, tea, creamer, sweetener, and cooking spices & oils. There are two chairs on the balcony that were perfect for viewing the stars, and you'll certainly catch some shooting stars as well! It's true that this home is in close proximity to others, but you will still feel like you're in the middle of the mountains, with trees outside all of your windows and having to take a small windy road in and out of the neighborhood. To me, that was a *need* not a want! And obviously the fall foliage was a HUGE bonus. There's a grocery store with a Starbucks about 5 minutes away, and downtown Asheville was only a 15 minute drive. The entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway was about 10 minutes away (not even). All in all, I really can't say enough about Tara's home and the detail she put into making it feel so cozy. I had the most memorable, romantic extended weekend here with my boyfriend that we'll absolutely always remember.