This mountain-chic house is perhaps the nicest in which I've stayed. It was immaculately clean when I got there. It's fully equipped - there were more hangers than I could use in the master closet. The kitchen was also well-equipped, a fact I appreciated when I forgot my corkscrew.I went to Blowing Rock to relax and wind down and that's exactly what I was able to do. It rained a lot, so I sat on the porch with a cup of tea or something stronger and read. I also went to get away from the heat, and I got that wish, too, especially as it continued to rain,Although the house is only about a 15-minute drive from Blowing Rock, it sits in a private neighborhood and was unbelievably quiet, except for the sound of the Tweetsie Railroad's steam engine whistle drifting up the mountain, which I loved. I think I heard people briefly one of the days I was there. Otherwise, it was as if I had the mountain to myself. But because it is in a real neighborhood, I never felt isolated, either.I'd been to Blowing Rock and Boone before and wasn't looking to get out and explore on this trip, but there's plenty to do quite near this location. I think it's an ideal location to enjoy what the area has to offer. FYI, I took both a food and beverage walking tour of Boone and a walking history tour of Blowing Rock and can highly recommend both.And speaking of recommending things, I definitely recommend a stay here!