Our family was lucky to enjoy 5 nights at the Serenity Yurt. It's a short drive to downtown Asheville and just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. We were able to hike a little of the MTS trail from the top of the road. It's sort of like camping as you can hear the birds and other sounds through the walls but with the luxury of a full kitchen and bathroom. The drive up the mountain was no trouble at all for our minivan. I'd recommend it to anyone that wants to visit the area.