We enjoyed our 7 day stay here. There is a lot of shopping and dining options nearby. So many good food options to chose from. We didn’t have a bad meal since we arrived. Everything is delicious.
Green Sage Cafe is a great start! Biscuit Head is a MUST.
There are great outdoor activities here as well. We drove on the Blue Ridge Parkway and hiked at the Craggy Pinnacle Trail. This trail gives you an amazing 360 degree view including the French Broad River.
As mentioned in a previous comment, there is in fact a “transition home” across the street. This being said, I live in city limits where I’m from and I’m used to the commotion and noise of city life. The folks across the street didn’t bother us at all. We felt safe the entire time.