Portia was an excellent and responsive host, she wanted to make sure that we were well taken care of and even came over in the middle of the night to bring us a heater for the upper floor when we were cold (A+ for hospitality)
The house is located centrally to lots of attractions in Asheville, but set back right off the road where it feels private. The deck on the house is an absolutely beautiful feature, unfortunately something is being built in front of and down the hill from the house so it’s kind of a muddy mess right now, but I’m sure it’s beautiful in the summer/fall. (We visited in December).
The house is very rustic and unique, hand built by the owners grandfather so you can tell it was a labor of love. It’s pretty old, therefore verrrry squeaky and lots of old fixtures and very few electrical outlets. No TV, but lots of games and a great big table and game table! The wifi is spotty and the signal is not strong, but if you need to do some light internet browsing, it will serve you well. The indoor stair case is not one I’d want my kids climbing, but with holding onto the handrails it was just fine. House is definitely not even close to being baby/toddler proof, so if you have little little kids this may not be the best/easiest place to stay. We stayed with infants, and it was no issue.
The welcome book with recommendations was also appreciated as well as a few amenities including coffee/tea.
It is truly a getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. My family of 8 enjoyed our stay.