The chill of the afternoon met with slashes of sunshine carving through the tree canopy made for the perfect mountain concoction I was craving to escape to for Spring Break. Driving across the state from Eastern NC to Asheville for my first time, I had no idea the delight I was in for. The Hickory Street Haven that is Ms. Lucy's splendid home is the definition of serendipitous. You get so much more than what you pay for here; from the kind snuggle greetings from Doug the cat and bow wows from Millie the dog to the fresh coffee every morning this place is worth the trek from anywhere!
Besides scaring some uber drivers due to the winding mountain road that is Hickory Street, from our first step outside the car we instantly fell in love with her house nestled into the rocky mountainside. Expertly planned and customs crafted, Lucy's childhood home embodied everything that is my own dream house. Wood floors, a beautiful tub, and plenty of natural lighting from windows around our room were simple treats that made the entire trip. She told us about the best spots in town to visit and even introduced us to our favorite watering hole downtown, the Lazy Diamond. Asheville has a lot to offer but if you're interested in getting a taste of the town that only living there could give you, stay with Lucy!