Before you book, know that you will need a car capable of climbing steep hills, tight turns, and traversing gravel/dirt roads! But all that is worth it, because once you come around the bend to the cabin peeking out of the manicured landscape, you've found a safe place. The cabin is, in a word, perfect. It has everything you could want in a relaxing getaway: a hammock, a fire pit, rocking chairs, large living spaces, a screened in back porch with a swing, next to a babbling brook.

The bed was huge and very comfortable, we need to find out where they bought those pillows! The kitchen is beautiful, I wish we had stayed longer to be able to actually use it and cook. It has a cute eclectic collection of dish and glassware, along with small appliances to use like a crock pot and waffle maker. We had no cell phone service (Sprint & AT&T), which was just fine with us, and we never turned on either of the 2 TVs. We just sat out back for hours, listening to the water, the rain, the wind, and the frogs and crickets. It was an amazing place to be near nature but with all the comforts of home.

As for checking in and out, Barbara met us at the door with the key which we traded for the balance on the weekend, and we left it in a secure location on the way out. It couldn't have been easier to come and go as we pleased. She was very responsive throughout the whole process, from answering questions, to booking it, to giving good directions. She recommended a lovely dinner spot, the Hideaway Cafe, I would highly suggest checking it out! Live music, great views, good food for good prices, and friendly locals.

The cabin is convenient to downtown Asheville and the Biltmore mansion, it was about a 30 minutes drive. I'm so glad we found this place. We have definitely found our home away from home, and hopefully this will be our anniversary "spot" that we return to year after year!