Josh was a wonderful host, although we never saw him, which was fine with us! If you're looking for a private little getaway that makes you feel as if you're in the middle of nowhere, Spivey Mountain Cabin is the place for you! The road leading up to the cabin is winding, so easy on that gas pedal! Likewise, the driveway is very steep! We were in our Jeep, so we had no issues.
The cabin was just as described, and everything exceeded our expectations! We arrived after dark, and the steps were from the driveway to the deck were well-lit. Lights were left on for us so we could find our way, the cabin was warm & comfortable, and the hot tub was, well, hot & ready! It really was the perfect way to relax on a chilly night!
The cabin was warm, sofa & beds were comfy, pillows were wonderful, and the kitchen was stocked with plenty of cookware, utensils, & everything we needed to prepare a couple of meals. There's a grocery store (Ingles) not too far, which had a much bigger selection of items than I had expected... Their deli had a small salad bar from which we prepared one to bring back to the cabin, along with a couple of steaks & potatoes. There's a gas grill on the deck, & every appliance you could need: oven/range, full-size fridge/freezer combo ("manual ice maker"- the old fashioned trays!), coffee pot, microwave, toaster... Even a full-size washer & dryer were onsite, which was very convenient.
Additionally, we had plenty of clean, plush towels to use for the duration of our stay. Honestly, we found everything we could've needed, and THEN some... Paper towels, dish soap, laundry detergent & dryer sheets, plenty of toilet paper... If it's one thing I hate, it's forgetting something on a trip. Literally everything had been thought of. Josh really did a wonderful job keeping "the necessities" well-stocked.
He even had a small shelf in the living room with a deck of playing cards, a chess board, maps, brochures, & several take-out menus for the area.
This is an actual cabin. The 1st floor ceiling is the 2nd floor's flooring. In several of the other reviews, people complained about how easily noise traveled. I, personally, found it quite charming.
Also worth mentioning, the 3 bedrooms are all upstairs. The 1 bathroom is downstairs.
The views were beautiful, and we even awoke to find a few snowflakes had fallen in the night. We highly recommend staying in Josh's Spivey Mountain Cabin. I know we will definitely tell all our friends about it, & we certainly plan to stay again!