Private Studio w/Bath, Laundry, Cooking, River Access, Storage, Large Dogs OK.

Thank you! As a side note, We are pleased that you discovered/enjoyed our extra long parking space, with our additional parking by the garage, which allowed for the easy use of your motorcycles/trailer. We look forward to setting up that gun range for your return, so bring your guns/ammo! Thank you for choosing us!

Thank you so much! We would welcome you back in a heartbeat! And we thank you enjoying your anniversary with us! The views from Linville Falls and Mount Mitchell must have been astonishing for you this time of year, with all the fall leaves in their glory! May there be endless good blessings rained upon you and yours in the season to come! Stay well!

Thanks for sending the keys back.

WHAT REALLY HAPPENED AKA NEW YEARS EVE: I received a foul derogatory text. I asked who it was. JANA immediately called and continued using foul and derogatory language demanding to be able to check in at 11am because her little doggie had rode for an hour and a half to get here, and was tired. I politely explained that 11am was check out time. 4pm was check in time. However, I could probably have the room finished by 2pm. She stated that I would have the room finished by 1pm, or there would be hell to pay. I agreed. I then went out of my way to have the room ready by Noon, and texted her of it's readiness. No response from JANA until 7pm on New Years Night, she has now decided that since the room wasn't ready at 11am like she wanted, that she wasn't going to stay here, only she now said it was her husband who refused to come back. She continued to use foul derogatory language, stating the I had personally ruined her Anniversary/New Years/ Life etc. Because she couldn't check in at 11am. She (JANA) stated that she was a cosmologist, and she would tell all her customers what a horrid person I was and how awful the room was. I politely reminded her all doors had been locked at 11am, and I was quite certain she had NEVER stepped foot on the property let alone stepped into the room. Jana stated she didn't care. She further stated that she would absolutely lie to the best of her ability, for the awful horrid thing I did of not letting her into the room at 11am. She continued to be foul and derogatory, texting/calling me every chance she got for 5 days straight, stating repeatedly that if only I had let her have the room at 11am, that she wouldn't have to be this way. I finally had to politely say that if she didn't stop harrassing/stalking me on the phone, that I would have to get the police involved to get her to stop. At this point, I refused to give her a refund, because I felt like it would be akin to paying someone to harass me. May Mercury Retrograde forver be in your favor, for it certainly wasn't in mine!

Listing clearly states it is a Master Suite in a split level home. Never is it moldy or smelly, it is in great order. In fact a typical motel room gets a 20 minute spritz, where we clean and sanitize every inch for 4 to 6 hours (depending on the guests/dogs and length of stay). It is a shower, not a bath, and many larger people have had no trouble using it. It has brand new $5000 flooring, an amazingly cozy King size bed, and many great features like its own private laundry, there is nothing "creepy" about it??? Only the dogs go "up" stairs (speaking of which yours squealed the entire time, so thanks for locking it it your room for hours). Coffee pot makes 3 cups, so yes if you drink a tank, you might have to brew a couple pots. Wifi is satellite, which is the only available in the area, and isn't good when it rains. Its the mountains. YOU make your experience, happy people enjoy life, miserable people make ridiculous reviews to get their jolly off on.

Thank you! We will miss you so! We really enjoyed having you at our monthly Supper Clubs, and Lola (german shepherd) was a dream guest as well. She was not only protective, but sought us out daily for hugs and a treat! We are so glad you enjoy the area and found reasons to stay. Great neighbors are always a valued treasure!

Thank you for staying with us, we enjoyed having your family. Your little ones are precious. I am glad you enjoyed your stay.

Thank you so much for your review! It makes us so happy to hear when people enjoy the place as we envisioned it! We have always considered our spot in the mountains, next to the forest and river to be a more sprititual nature type retreat. Now we have indeed had our share of "karens", who came to just enclose themselves in a drunken state, and left horrid reviews, but thats not why we chose to open and keep our prices low. We think having a spot to connect to nature is important for everyone, and it shouldn't cost a fortune to do so. Hosting people like you and your boyfriend is our pleasure. It is the sole reason to do what we do! Thank you so very much. Please do come again!

The Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival (April), is one of our favorite local treats (just 10 minutes away!) Where you can try your hand at blacksmithing for free! Others include Open House at Penland (February-try glass blowing, Blacksmithing, clay, print, etc. For free!), Easter at Penland (Adult handcrafted art egg hunt and potluck), and the Highland Scottish Festival on Grandfather Mountain (july)! Of course the dozens of waterfalls that surround us, the Blue Ridge Mountains, rafting, fishing, tubing, skiing doesn't hurt either, its truely a magickal place here in the Gemstone Mountains! As for the room, it's a Tri Level house so the lower level has always been a large Master bedroom, with onsuite bath and laundry (never a basement). While the Bear decor may seem quaint to some, it is brand new, and the advantage of being able to cook outside or in, is definitely worth the stay! We certainly enjoyed having you, and Jamie especially enjoyed setting up a gun range for you both! And well cooking on, and then staring into a roaring fire, surrounded by nature is always the best way to end an evening! May good blessings follow all your stays! Thank you for choosing us!

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Yes, we bought this place as a spiritual retreat that we desired to share with others. The feeling you get being nestled in the Gemstone Mountains, bordering on the National Forest, by the beautiful Toe River, is incredible. It is indeed a power point for any person, looking to connect to nature, but especially for a shaman and healer like yourself who is capable of connectingto the energy so easily. We absolutely enjoy, having people who desire to be a part of that incredible energy. Thank you so much for choosing us, we enjoyed having you!

We loved having you! And although we aren't able to choose anyone's cell service that visits, we do suggest Verizon, and Carolina West for the mountain areas, which are in and out of service regardless because it's not the flatlands. We did put in a brand new 40 inch Roku TV, and boost the wifi last year. Having your own Private Laundry can be a real plus, and everyone raves about the comfort of the bed. We update as we go, and yes I am a fanatic about keeping it clean, convenient, and comfortable. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please visit again. We enjoyed having you! Be well blessed in your travels and beyond! Take care!

Thank you for your gracious comments! Yes cell service in the mountains is a hit and miss between carriers. Many us Verizon, we use Carolina Cellular. We are happy to have you back anytime, dear one! Hugs!

Let's talk value. There isn't a single VRBO or Motel room available in the area under $90/night except ours, and ours is 480 sq ft, has private parking, King size bed, laundry, deck, cooking hut, breakfast bar, etc. As well, ours is pet friendly. There is indeed wifi, but we are in the mountains, and so it may be slower than you are used to. Clearly there is a TV, or how would you watch the DVD'S? Netflix may be asked for and received. Dogs get up at 8am, and go to bed at 10pm. We suggest getting out and enjoying the hundreds of waterfalls, trails, restaurants, wineries, breweries or or other fabulous entertainment options, like skiing, tubing, rafting, antiquing or shopping.

We enjoyed having you so very much! Thank you for your suggestions and helpful hints for the future. We truly enjoyed chatting with you, and look forward to your visits in the future! Be well blessed!

I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your stay, however 1. The place as always, is and was disinfected, completely spotless, carpets cleaned, all bedding, and towels properly cleaned and sterilized, etc. 2. The bed is a King size medium firm gel foam mattress, usually people rave about how comfortable it is. 3. The posting is completely accurate and exact, except we have added a instapot, and additional first aid kits to the room. Again, I am sorry you didn't enjoy yourself. I understand it was the first time away from your 13 yo disabled daughter, it must have been very difficult for you worrying about her so, however your review is completely inaccurate and inappropriate. Thank you.

Thank you for staying with us! We enjoyed getting to know you at the BBQ. What a great way to manage PTSD, by running! You are an inspiration to us and others! We are glad you enjoyed your 5/10K by Mt. Mitchell (the highest point in the Appalachian mountains). There is absolutely no way to train for plus 6,000 feet altitude, except to stay! May your life be blessed!