We stayed here July 4 weekend, 2020. The view from the house is exactly as the picture shows: it's beautiful! We even watched some fireworks going off down in the valley. Another great surprise: the fireflies! Thousands of them in the woods around the house, coming out just as dusk is settling in. I knew this part of the country is known for fireflies, but I didn't expect that many!
The location of the house is right in the middle of all the key park locations. We were just a few minutes from pretty much all the sights we wanted to see in Roan Mountain State Park. But be aware that this part of TN is fairly remote, so plan to bring your food in and cook. Going out to eat isn't really a viable option without a long drive.
The house itself is only a few years old, and is well-kept and clean. The kitchen was pretty well appointed, and we had everything we needed to cook. Appliances were new and in good condition. The beds were all well-kept and clean. Linens were provided. Bedrooms and bathrooms were all perfectly fine.
One note: there is no air conditioning in the house. As people who live in the Deep South, the very first thing we look for upon entering any building in July is the A/C setting. :) But once we opened the windows and got the fans going, even in July, the house cooled down and it even got a bit chilly at night. If A/C is an absolute must for you, then know that as of July, 2020, it is not there. But we found that it truly wasn't a necessity with highs in upper 70's to low 80's, relatively little humidity, and lows in the lower 60's, during our trip. I'd probably want it if the forecast calls for hotter than that, but it wasn't a problem for us on this trip.
Another word of advice: when the owner says you need a 4-wheel drive (4WD) to get up the driveway, he isn't joking around! That beautiful view comes with a price: a steep climb up the driveway. If you don't have 4WD, then the best you can do is park halfway up the drive, then walk the rest of the way. If you do have 4WD, then when you make the left into the driveway, put it in 4-Low, and give it plenty of gas and lots of RPMs! It's a fun ride, but you sure don't want to stall out in the middle of it.
The owner was a pleasure to work with. He answered all of our questions in a timely manner and was very helpful with guidance on places to visit, as well as directions to get to the house. Overall we enjoyed our stay and may look to return in the fall.