My husband and I try to visit family once a year in North Carolina. It was only about three years ago did we start renting a home verses staying in a hotel with 2 dogs. This is the first time we have stayed in this log cabin because the home we had been renting the past two years was already booked. The pictures on-line looked amazing and the bonus was it's a dog friendly property. The e-mail responses from the owner, Andrew, were prompt and courteous. The booking process was expedient and the rental contract was clear and concise. We did have to make some amendments, as we have 2 small dogs vs 1 large dog, but Andrew was flexible and allowed for the necessary exception. When we arrived we were more than amazed at the beauty of the location. We simply had to sit in the vehicle, looking in awe at what we were going to experience in the week ahead; it was breathtaking. I should mention, the drive up to the property, although a bit challenging, was an experience in itself, nonetheless, worth the travel to get to the top. (I'm from New England but my husband lived in Franklin so the drive up was a joy for him) Peace, quiet, relaxing, no stress, no phone service(we have AT&T-the prominent service in the area is Verizon) and we cared nothing about being disconnected. We had everything we needed within our vision and the extent to which our hearing could pick up the sound of nature at its' finest. Then, we walked up the steps to the screened in porch, accessed the inside of the log cabin and found ourselves with only one word to say, wow! Although the pictures were great, seeing it for yourself it was even more beautiful because now we had the added experience of tangibility and the surrounding environment. There was nothing left to do but enjoy it. We had all we needed and so did the dogs. I could go on and on but then we would have a book to read. That is what I did while I was there. Sat on the back screened in porch, a book my hand, the warmth of the sun, a slight breeze passing through and the view of the mountains in front of me. There is no other place I would rather be. Hopefully, the next time we are able to visit family, this beautiful log cabin will be available. Thank you Andrew for knowing how to make people feel like they are truly home. Andrew called us while we were there to make sure we had everything we needed and to ensure we were enjoying ourselves. We didn't get that message until we had service; but that's the kind of person he is