My friend flips houses for a living, I've donea lot of design and renovation, and we were both floored by the details in Mark's renovation of this little cottage! Don't know if everyone would get so excited about 1" thick open wooden shelving in the kitchen that curves in big scallops like sea waves...incredible detail in the finish of the bathroom walls...soji screens that filter light with chill drama... Undulating front steps and a gorgeous front strip of garden... But we were just in awe!
Oh, ave the sheets were soft!
Mark left an amazing range of spices and condiments, plenty of towels and t.p., and a huge range of brochures and personal suggestions about places to see and things to do.
He truly went above and beyond the usual airbnb host!
Even though he was away *on a sailboat*, he answered all questions quickly, both before and during our stay.
We loved being in a significantly private community--we didn't want to be in the middle of everything. Yet downtown was an easy drive.
We loved the coziness of the house and the expanse of the deck.
The natural light, and the LED track lights, are terrific.
Oh, and a neighbour showed me where to pick raspberries!
My friend and I met in the middle, in Asheville--she drive in from TN, I drove from the NC coast--to see the Chihuly exhibit at Biltmore. Next time we meet on the middle, we'll surely stay at Mark's place again!