My wife, her parents and our two dogs spent an idyllic two weeks at the most beautiful VRBO home of our hosts Susan and Kevin. The house is immaculate and was supplied with all the necessities including towels, bed linens, a fully stocked kitchen, an outdoor BBQ and so much more! The location could not be better. The home is situated off route 276 about a 10-minute drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway and all the amazing scenic overlooks and hiking trails off the Parkway! We hiked to the top of Mount Pisgah, Black Balsam Knob and several other trails that were within a twenty-minute drive from the property. You will also be 20 minutes from charming Waynesville (think Mayberry RFD) and about 40 minutes from Asheville. While the home does not have air conditioning, you do not need one! We rented from July 11th to July 22nd and the average temperature during the day was about 75 degrees and at night in the mid to low 60s. The mountain air is cool and dry and all of us commented that we slept the best we have in a long time. Every room has window and ceiling fans. Even though you may see higher temperatures on weather apps, these predictions do not consider that the property is about 3700 feet above sea level and with the altitude, comes cool mountain air! If you like to take a sauna, the home is equipped with a wonderful sauna that easily accommodates 4 persons and heats up rapidly. We brought our two large dogs and there are numerous trails/old logging roads, throughout the 65-acre parcel that were perfect for morning and afternoon walks. If you enjoy fishing you are a short drive/walk to the East Fork of the Pigeon River, which is full of trout! As a bonus the home is 10 minutes from a delightful Country Club/Golf Course that is opened to the public. We enjoyed two memorable dinners at the club! And finally, Susan and Kevin are remarkable hosts! They know the area well and can answer any questions you may have. They are friendly, warm, and genuine folks who truly made our experience one to remember! We cannot wait to return to this gem of a home!