I very much enjoyed my extended stay. Just 3 or 4 minutes from Merrimon Avenue which leads straight to downtown with many shops, restaurants, grocery stores along the way. If you head the other direction you're just about 10 minutes or so from Blue Ridge Parkway with many outlooks and trails.
Shelley and her family were very accommodating with my three week stay, restocking whatever I needed also offering the use of their washer and dryer. Such a lovely area and so cozy. Near the end of my stay I was lucky enough to see the neighborhood family of bears! I highly recommend Shelley's place and would definitely stay again.