Peaceful doesn’t even begin to describe the atmosphere of Christine’s home — its abundance of natural daylight and happy houseplants combined with its woodland setting make it a genuine sanctuary. When my two best girl friends and I headed to Asheville on a college spring break trip, I never could have anticipated how restored and rejuvenated we would feel at the end of the week, thanks more than anything to our time in this cottage on the river. From the beginning of our stay, it felt like every part of the house had been intentionally designed to offer guests a true retreat from the stress of daily routines while still ensuring the presence of comfortable amenities, like speedy WiFi and an incredibly well-equipped kitchen. My friends and I loved lounging in the seating areas (both indoors and out) and appreciating the creative decor while we read, worked on our laptops, and streamed movies. Personally, my favorite experience of our stay was meditating on the porch each morning to the sound of the river rushing by. Its unbeatable location near the heart of Asheville made it easy to wander through downtown neighborhoods and take spontaneous hikes off the Blue Ridge Parkway, though my favorite part of each day was still always returning home to recharge and reconnect amidst the nature. Thank you for a wonderful stay that surpassed all my expectations!