This house was exactly as we expected based on the listing pictures/description. The Blue Ridge Parkway was only a few min. away, and we hiked around the Craggy Mtn. area. The grocery store was in close proximity and downtown Asheville was truly 10 min. away. This house is perfect for someone that wants to enjoy mountain tranquility, and also be close to the city. I would without a doubt recommend this house to other travelers.