We enjoyed our stay with Kelly and thought this was a great place to use as a “base camp” for our hikes and drives in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s also conveniently located to downtown Asheville, so we could be at a great restaurant in under 15 minutes.
Kelly kindly provided fresh flowers for the space as well as some breakfast items, which was a pleasant surprise! She’s a very kind host, and if we hadn’t been so busy with our adventures, I’m sure she would have been great to talk to!
The amenities are exactly as pictured. Our only complaints were that the bed wasn’t very comfortable (it’s an older spring mattress) and that the composting toilet had a bit of a smell after about 3 days. We did appreciate the chance to learn about nutrient cycling, and Kelly’s directions for use are thorough! However, I found myself dreading having to go in there- seeing (a few small) flies come flying out every time I opened the lid was just disconcerting for me. My husband had less of an issue with it, but we were both glad to go back to the land of flushing toilets.
There is also a somewhat unfriendly dog who barked at us every time we arrived, all the way until we went into the house. I think most people wouldn’t be bothered by this, but barking dogs make me nervous. The cats, chicken, and fowl were all gracious though! They were fun to watch in the mornings.
Overall, a pleasant stay. Thank you, Kelly!