Our group, four adults and two 5 year-old boys, had a wonderful time at David and April's new cottage. We've had this trip booked for awhile and found out our booking was being cancelled due to the sale of the property. David, the new owner, contacted us promptly and sent us an invite to rebook our trip. The process was seamless and the trip was back on.
We arrived to the property and were greeted with beautiful views of the Pigeon River and an apple orchard along with an inviting home. The house is clearly older, but it's well taken care of and has a lot of charm. The landscaping is spot on.
During our stay, we did hikes around DuPont and Pisgah. The accessibility to these locations from the property was fantastic. The various waterfalls in DuPont, as recommended in the host's guidebook, were fantastic. Hiking along the Graveyard Fields and Black Balsam Knob in Pisgah offered breathtaking views. It was great to go hiking, then come back to splash and cool off in the river.
There are many wonderful restaurants nearby in Canton and Waynesville. We'd strongly recommend the Southern Porch in downtown Canton for quality Southern style cuisine at very reasonable prices. After supper, we'd cap the night off by enjoying the serenity of the yard and catching fireflies with our children.
There are plenty of amenities (grocery, produce stands, etc.) and activities nearby (Biltmore, GSMR, tubing, etc.). We appreciate the hospitality and look forward to future visits!