I’ll start with good/great:
Cal’s Cabin is in a great location, conveniently located to almost anywhere you would want to go. It felt like we were within10-15 minutes of everywhere in Asheville. Check in was super easy with the keypad. Communication with Cal was excellent. He was quick to respond to both questions we had while there. The cabin includes most everything you could need. We were impressed that the cabin included a small wine fridge.
The not so good/great:
-The cabin had a moldy/musty smell that was overwhelming. As someone allergic to mold, I developed respiratory issues while staying in the cabin. We are having to wash everything we took with us, even clothes we didn’t wear because of the smell.
-The comfort of the furniture and beds leave a lot to be desired. The king size and queen size bed were both uncomfortable and the springs could be felt. The couches were uncomfortable, especially after walking/hiking all day.
-The dishwasher didn’t seem to work. It would run, but not clean the dishes.
-Blinds need to be replaced in private areas. Both bathrooms had damaged blinds that caused privacy issues, especially since there is a close neighbor on that side of the house.
-Areas of the yard are overgrown and appear to have junk laying about.
-On our last night, we discovered a bat in one of the upstairs bedrooms. Not sure how it got in, but we were able to safely relocate it to outside.
Overall:
Great location with responsive host, but the cabin needs to be deep cleaned and updated/repaired.