We returned yesterday from a one-week stay at Paradise Cottage and highly recommend it to others looking for a comfortable, quiet stay in an ideal location for hitting both Asheville and hiking around the Blue Ridge Parkway area. In 6 days we did 4 hikes all within 50-75 minutes drive, plus one day of ziplining and a downtown day. The cottage was perfect for our small family of four. The view is well-displayed via pictures, but what I particularly enjoyed as a home cook was how well-equipped the kitchen was. I found all the gadgets and appliances I have at home (Kitchen-Aid stand mixer, blender, food processor, manual citrus juicer, toaster oven, abundant good pots, pans, cutting boards, lots of utensils and baking pans/dishes). For us, this made it very easy to cook at the cottage each night which is (for us) a great way to end the day after a long hike. The property owners are super welcoming, and available with excellent suggestions and to make you feel at home. There is a huge Ingles grocery store 9 minutes away, but the cottage also has all the basics which saved us from having to pack too much ahead of time - salt/pepper/sugar/condiments/storage containers/foil/dish detergent, etc. The bathroom is also well equipped with plenty of towels, hair dryer, curling iron and essentials (like basic shampoo if you forgot yours as one of our girls did). We enjoyed our visits with John (Kathy was super helpful by text with a great bbq recommendation but was away for part of our stay). I promised John I'd mention that a few hooks around the entry area would be a great addition for hanging coats, back packs, etc. for us hiker types. The cottage has lots of board games we enjoyed, and charcoal and equipment for the grill which we used 3 times. A good soak in the hot tub after hiking was another highlight. The bed in our room was super comfortable and there was tons of drawer and closet space for us to unpack and feel at home. We greatly appreciated the eggs and coffee upon arrival. We really enjoyed our stay and would return again if we head back to North Carolina. Thanks for your hospitality John and Kathy!