Our stay at the Grovenest was great. The apartment was clean and cozy. We spent all of our time on the deck enjoying the leaves and mountain air. The location was great for getting to downtown and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The drive up is slow and scenic and perfect for a mountain getaway. We did see a few bears on the drive up and minded the suggestion to keep our car locked and to be aware when walking around. We would definitely stay here again!