10/10 Excellent
Ernest W.
16 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy spot close to nature
This was a great stay for us. The house is older but updated. The cooling system kept it nice and cool despite record heat in NC during our stay, and the kitchen is very well appointed. It had everything we needed to cook some nice meals, and a very nice propane grill that we used a couple of times.
The living area is large and open, with comfortable reclining chairs and a couch, the bedrooms are great, with comfortable beds, and the shower is nice and hot. There are three great spots outdoors to sit -- a couple of cushioned rockers on the porch where I liked to sit while I had my morning coffee and listen to the birds (it's very quiet except for the wildlife, and after hearing a hooded warbler for a couple of days, I finally got a good look at one), a gazebo with chairs and a side table, and a fire pit with Adirondack chairs.
There's a cleared path down to the creek, which is nice and cold,and some peach trees, which were pretty loaded with fruit that wasn't ripe yet. Inside, there were some games and a small collection of really good books. Also a nice, big Roku TV that we watched a couple of movies on.
The Bakersville area is really interesting, and I spent a lot of time with the photo history book of the area, as well as learning about the Spruce Pine mining industry and its importance in world-wide silicone chip manufacturing.
The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and communicating with the host was quick and easy. All in all, a great few days!
Ernest W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024