Patty and Jim were wonderful hosts. They met us briefly upon check in to say hello and offer local tips. The Airbnb was centrally located in the heart of the BlueRidge Mountains for hiking trails and within a short driving distance to many restaurants and other local eateries and activities in NC. The Airbnb itself was clean, comfortable, and had a large yard which our dog thoroughly enjoyed. We were provided with fresh eggs and other snacks at check in. We stayed for 6 days, which gave us the opportunity to explore NC at a leisurely pace, but still didn’t seem like enough time to do everything on our list. We even encountered a family of bears on two separate occasions while heading to hiking trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Now that was exciting! There is much to do, but certainly take the drive up to Mount Mitchell and Craggy Gardens and walk a couple of the trails. And, be sure to try Sunny Point Cafe for breakfast/lunch. We went there twice. If you’re a foodie and like to people watch, check out the downtown scene. There are restaurants and local musicians for entertainment. Thanks again for the hospitality Patty and Jim! We will be sure to stay here again if we ever come back to NC.