Rainbow Vista is a beautiful mountain side retreat with everything you'd need for a getaway. Although there is plenty of great experiences awaiting you in Asheville and the surrounding area, once you arrive at Rainbow Vista you'll find it hard to leave.
The kitchen is well appointed and very easy to cook in with a small service window that goes to an outdoor kitchen space. It flows into the open dining room, living room, and the back deck (with large windows and doors that smartly attach magnetically to stops that hold them wide open) that makes for a great space to cook, eat and relax. We travelled here with another couple and we ended up cancelling a few stops down in Asheville to spend time at the house eating, drinking, and soaking up the great atmosphere of this home.
Each bedroom also has large, unobstructed views to the valley below and are very comfortable. Each room has it's own thermostat, which is a nice feature, but we didn't need to touch any of the thermostats throughout our stay since the outside temperature was near perfect.
The bathrooms/laundry room were very clean and everything was functional. There is a handicap accessible shower in the main bathroom.
Craig provided us with plenty of information and detail on the home and the surrounding area, and we loved the photographs around the home that learned were nearly all of his own shots. Although Craig was not in the Asheville area, his brother was available via call/text, however we were fortunate to not need anything. His brother was very fast in responding to our check-in/check-out texts and we never felt that we would be stranded if something were to happen. We appreciated the privacy.
The area itself is very quiet and private. There is another house being constructed just up the road, but can only been seen through a side window in the master bedroom. The noise was minimal during the time we were there. It was an easy 20 minute drive to downtown Asheville and the South Slope district. There are ample supermarkets, gas stations, convenience stores, and a few dining options about a 10 minute drive from the home.
We would have loved more time to stay and explore the area around Candler and Rainbow Vista, but we'll just have to book another stay!