It’s a pleasure to give our highest possible rating to this marvelous home. Our family of 8 spent one week at this home in Big Canoe, and it was the ideal setting for a family reunion.

To begin, the owners couldn’t be more hospitable. They were very attentive before, during and after our stay to make sure we had all of the information we would need to be happy and comfortable throughout our week. Mark would text us from time to time just to make sure we were doing okay, and any time I had a question, he would respond within an hour or less. Such incredible commitment to guest experience!

The actual property itself is even better than pictured. It’s hard to describe the giddy feeling of utter joy that both the kids and the adults felt walking through that front door every day. What a view! The home benefits from a stunning design that is part cozy mountain cottage, part sleek contemporary home. It sleeps 8 people comfortably, and manages to be both spacious while still feeling very cozy. There was plenty of space to spread out, but all of the common areas were well appointed and designed for family time. By the end of our stay, we wanted to move in!

The home is located in the community of Big Canoe, a private mountain community comprised of thousands of acres of beautiful Appalachian forest, lakes, nature trails, and wildlife. There are also a host of amenities and facilities for both adults and families. We used the swim and tennis clubs daily, rented pontoon boats, hiked and the spent evenings on one of the several porches or balconies at the home to enjoy the mountain sunsets. Overall, it is a very idyllic place, and the home is well located to the main action.

Other things our family truly appreciated were the kitchen, the extensive outdoor entertaining space, the allergen-free policy, and the well-stocked game cabinet. We cook almost every meal, so we appreciated how well-equipped the kitchen was and had no trouble making multi-course meals in the space. We have allergy-sufferers in the group, so we loved that the cleaning detergents were all perfume free and the pillows/bedding/towels were hypoallergenic. We also made good use of the puzzles, games and DVDs on hand.

Overall, it was a wonderful trip, and we definitely look forward to going back next year!