We were really looking forward to staying here based on the pictures we'd seen online and based on the guest reviews we'd read, but this home still exceeded our expectations. My 7-year old asked "Why is this place so nice!?".
The home is situated on top of a hill, surrounded by trees with a view of the mountains and has a great wrap-around deck to enjoy it from. To me it was a perfect blend of a modern home with a cabin-like feel. The place was really tastefully furnished and decorated and we felt very much at home. You could spend a lovely day just hanging out without going anywhere!
Although about 10 miles from downtown Asheville, we found an abundance of decent restaurants and grocery stores in the vicinity. That said, I'd encourage people to spend time downtown which is close enough -- and where parking is cheap and easy enough to find. The people are interesting, genuinely warm and very friendly -- perhaps the nicest you'll meet anywhere in America! Stroll around downtown, and you'll bump into street musicians and enjoy the cool relaxed vibe of Asheville. The food is unbelievably good ("White Duck Taco Shop" rocks!), and there is so much to experience in terms of art & crafts.
Among our best experiences was "Drum Circle" (free event, every Friday evening) and "Tree Top Adventures" -- great fun for the whole family.
Shannon is a wonderful thoughtful host who has graciously shared a meticulously maintained personal and private space with you and me, and for that we are very grateful.