Karen's home is absolutely beautiful. It sits high on a mountain with million-dollar views. The home is a stunning light-filled retreat. The kitchen is beautiful and well equipped with a large dining table surrounded by windows with views of the mountains and forest. The two-sided fireplace is wonderful and can be enjoyed from both the family room and living room sitting area. The front porch is a wonderful place to rock and enjoy the wildlife and there's a large front-of-house patio with a firepit. Karen was a gracious host. She responds quickly and is most helpful for whatever you need. Fifteen to twenty. minutes places you in nearly any restaurant (of dozens and dozens), downtown shops, arts district, trails, and the Biltmore Estate. There's a large grocery store, gas stations, and drug store within ten minutes of the house. We hope to return to this beautiful retreat located in such a great vacation area.