Soak up the surroundings in this light and bright mountain getaway nestled in the valley on 7 acres just 20 minutes from Asheville. New appliances and furniture, stocked kitchen, and a top-notch view make this spot a memorable stay for days, weeks, or months. The space This sweet open-concept mountain home was recently given a facelift. It is now outfitted with maple floors, new paint, fixtures, and a new kitchen. It's a bright space with tons of sun pouring in from the windows during the day, but darkens up at night so you can enjoy the stars. The house sits on a 7 acre plot of land just 20 minutes from Asheville. In the summer enjoy picking berries and wildflowers from right outside the door. The road is quiet with long stretches of time with no cars passing. My home is decorated with treasures found in the woods (nests, bones, and rocks) as well as antique family relics. All bed linens and towels are natural fibers - linen or cotton, and mattresses are new. Each bedroom has room darkening curtains and a ceiling fan with remote. The great room shares a space with the kitchen. Cathedral ceilings with a ceiling fan keep the air moving while you look out across the valley through the large sliding glass doors. A gas fireplace adds ambiance and heat in the winter months. The 6-burner Cafe range is a delight to cook upon with a variety of cast iron and enameled cookware. Kitchen basics are provided with a variety of oils, spices, and condiments on hand. Once you get out here, you don't want to go back to town. There is a large wooden dining table with plenty of chairs. Also, a Sonos sound system for listening to music and podcasts through the wifi network. The large basement is furnished with a huge sectional sofa and TV- perfect for crawling up for a group movie night. This home truly shines due to the phenomenal valley it sits upon. Watch the morning fog roll in and out. Enjoy the dramatic sunrises and sunsets. The stars really are extra bright out here. Walk the country roads to see what the farmers are growing and visit with the livestock. It's delightful to escape the hustle of Asheville after a long day shopping/ Biltmore-ing/ hiking to land out here in the valley. Guest access Guests have access to the entire home. Parking for multiple vehicles is available on premises. Guests must walk up one flight of steps to get to the main door of the home. The home sits on a 7 acre plot of mostly-wooded land. Walk the land and pick berries or hunt for mushrooms. Enjoy the quiet. Other things to note Although you can get Uber/Lyft drivers out here, I strongly recommend having a personal reliable vehicle on hand. Bring your bike and ride the rural pastoral land around my home. There is limited food delivery to my address. There is a luxe kitchen with all you need to whip up some family favorites (or microwave some leftovers). I have a new 65" TV in the basement with a large sectional sofa. This is a cozy cinema-type space with its own gas fireplace unit. Curl up and watch your favorite shows. Please note that I do not have a TV provider, but it is a smart TV, so plan to login to all your favorite apps for taking advantage of this TV. Well-behaved pets are welcomed into my space, as I know how important it is to have a comfortable place to sleep while traveling with an animal in-tow. I have a large yard that pets love. Animals must be crated if left alone in the home. If excessive cleaning is required due to pets, cleaning is billed at $30 per hour. All pets must be pre-approved prior to arrival. My home is not your typical vacation rental. It is personal. It is lived-in. It's not an investment property that has been flipped to look like a hotel suite. It's an intentional space where you're invited to page through books, build a fire in the fire pit, cook a delicious meal, and look at stars. It's also a place with very reliable internet, a great desk workspace, and therefore is comfortable for longer stay for folks who work from home (as do I ). It's also in a super quiet section of the valley. I appreciate the lack of traffic, the convenience of a major grocery store 12 minutes away, and the expansive yard. It's a special home with great neighbors, and tons of character. One last thing... this home is out in the country. I've seen deer, coyotes, skunks, toads, and groundhogs. The birds love to land on the deck rail and look inside the house. Because the home is situated in a natural setting, please be open to the fact that this home is not sterile like a downtown hotel might be. Ladybugs make their way inside. Stink bugs make visits as well. I have not seen snakes on the property, and I have not seen many spiders either, but please come with an open mind that you're staying in a real life home in the real life country.