LOVED the house. Arriving late did not do the exterior justice - I wish it had been light when we got there but the morning after reveal was pretty cool!
When i opened the door we were so pleased with how accurately Air B&B represented it. What online pics could not provide was the charm. It still holds that farmhouse vibe (down to the smaller doors and slanted floors!!) but the renovation was perfect! All the comforts are there (very nice kitchen and bath) without stripping the personality of the house. The original house has obviously been added onto which increases the authenticity and it is really quite spacious. We did not use the fireplace but did use the grill and firepit. What a super relaxing evening by that pond, listening to forest and country sounds, watching the stars come out, knowing we were only 6 miles from downtown Asheville.
Speaking of which, Asheville is a quick drive and the grocery store is just up the lane. Wandering around AVL we found several great restaurants, some attached to brewery tasting rooms. The city was bustling on Labor Day weekend but the county recently reinstated indoor mask mandates which most people respected. We found Asheville to be small enough to walk to many destinations and found free parking in a few places.
Louise and Steve were fantastic hosts. We booked last minute and late on Thursday night (minutes after booking) I had a personal note from Louise. She was very responsive and everything we needed fro the stay was laid out when we got there. Louise even left some fresh eggs for us which really capped the farmhouse experience. Sitting by the kitchen window, watching a crane stalking the fish in the pond while we drank our coffee and ate our eggs and bacon was fantastic.
We are already checking the schedule for a return trip!