Seven of my closest (long-standing) college friends and I were looking for a very special place to celebrate our milestone (60th) birthday year together. A bit discerning, we spent hours (online) scanning places all around the country and settled on Asheville for its diversity of offerings, accessibility, summer weather and newness for many. Fortunately, we found Zoe and Bruce’s mountaintop escape as we sensed the opportunity to be one with nature, in a home well-designed for connecting, good rest, and the joy of making new beautiful memories. This is exactly what Zoe and Bruce’s lovely home provided us. The house was so welcoming, thoughtfully appointed in an idyllic setting. And, we cannot say enough about how gracious our hosts were too. While this is a rental property, we did not feel like customers, rather new friends. If only all short-term rental scenarios could measure up. Stay here if you are fortunate to do so. You will not be disappointed!