The Blue Mountains Bedroom allowed me to have a slice of mountain healing during a very short stay. It’s an Air BnB without any of the Ikea regularity. The Guest Info pamphlet (also in the listing description) is super helpful when making this accommodation choice. If you’re spoilt or inconsiderate this isn’t the place for you but it’s the jackpot for books and serenity. It’s clean and comfy with lots of space to sit quietly in or outside.
I loved the earthen comfort out back (growing things, chickens) and dog-hug top-up’s on the front porch where Harbour loves to hang out.
I appreciated the host’s preference to keep communication in one single format as it meant Andi or David responded to messages via Air BnB at lightening-speed.
Lyft for taxi travel is cheap. The drivers are interesting local folk, and, in contrast with Uber (UK), I found the service is reliable and safe. But for scheduled bookings used the AVL Taxi app i.e. the airport run at 4 am when Lyft isn’t so flexible. I didn’t have time to walk the neighbourhood, but distinct directions/advice for walking the area were detailed in the Guest Book.
Thank you Andi & David for your heart-filled home[stead] Harbour has been an accommodation highlight on this international trip. Independent travellers on a modest budget will be lucky if they get a slot at Harbour’s house… he is the remedy for anyone missing their dog while travelling…