Steve & Louise worked really hard to make sure that we felt welcome, to prepare the space for us, and to communicate with us ahead of our arrival. Because the house is in the western North Carolina mountains and there have been wildfires in the area this season, my family and I had some concerns about air quality and safety prior to our arrival. Louise responded to all of my emails promptly, compassionately, and with lots of information, including links to sites where I could get updates on weather patterns and fire activity. I greatly appreciated her openness and reliability in communication.
The house was beautiful. The bedrooms are large and spacious. The kitchen was well stocked with various cooking implements, a slow cooker, beaters, a blender, etc. Appliances were great and reliable. There were plenty of towels, blankets, pillows, and a large washer and dryer as well.
The neighborhood is quiet and yet quite close (10 minute drive) to Asheville. Going back and forth to town felt like a simple commute and Asheville, of course, was dynamic and fun. Although we didn't spend a lot of time porch sitting because it was mostly cool when we were there, the porch and outdoor areas around the house are spacious and comfortable. There's plenty of parking space.
We had 6-8 adults in the house and it felt like plenty of space. We would like to visit again in another season as well.