What a wonderful stay we had at "Madeleine's" - the Honeymoon Deluxe Cabin. The five nights we were there went far too fast, and we really wished we could have stayed a few nights longer. Not only was the cabin immaculate, the feeling of warmth and pride of ownership permeated every room. We even were surprised by a loaf of delicious lemon poppyseed bread (honestly, more like cake!) - waiting for us in the fridge. Needless to say, it did not last long...
The sound of the Johnson Branch creek right below us was soothing, and I especially loved the dark wood antiques, the comfortable living room couch and the instant hot water that never seemed to run out during a long tub bath or shower. From a convenience factor, this cabin gets extra points for being so close to town, yet still with plenty of privacy. We enjoyed being only minutes away from the Blue Ridge Parkway as well as from the restaurants downtown. The whole area is one we love, as no experience is ever the same, This year, we did come during the heavy tourist season, but we were able to see over 30 elk outside the main Visitor's Center in the GSM National Park, and even experience the first snow in the mountains as we drove through the Parkway on our last day. It was magical, and coming "home" to the warm cabin at the end of each long day was something we always looked forward to.
Thank you, Madeleine!