Julia was a lovely hostess. She gave us great instructions and information about things to do in the area. The cottage was perfect and cozy for my daughter and I to enjoy a vacation together. It was clean and stocked with everything we might need. Milo was also a perfect gentleman and guard dog! We met the goats and chickens though the rainy weather kept our visits with them to a minimum. It was near to Asheville downtown so trips in town were quick and the drive was beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Julia ' s cottage and we would definitely recommend it. Thank you Julia for a great peaceful and quiet retreat! Just what we needed!