Labor Day Get Away
Submitted: September 14, 2010
Stayed: September 2010
A lovely home tucked into the side of a mountain off the beaten path just northeast of Brevard. The home was clearly recently gutted and heavily remodelled with very nice and modern amenities. The house was clean, the kitchen had new appliances beautiful countertops and was well stocked with pots, pans and utensils, there was a washer and dryer in the basement and the linen closets were well stocked. The owners, Margaret and John, were very attentive and sent several emails with advice and suggestions about where to go and what to do. Much appreciated. The sound of the waterfall outside of the master bedroom made it really easy to fall asleep at night. The multiple decks made it really easy to sit outside and soak in the mountain air. Sometimes that air got really cool. It was down in the low 50's at night. Make sure that you take in Dupont State Park just a couple miles up Crab Creek Road. Unlike the Pisgah Forest the falls were easy to see because there were not thousands of people trying to go see them. Because you have to actually hike into the falls areas Dupont is a hidden gem in the area. Also take in the educational area about 3/4ths the way up the mountain in Pisgah forest. The museum in the Pisgah was good and the buildings and things around the museaum were worth seeing. If you get a chance in late Summer or early Fall make sure you look up the address of one of the many apple orchards around. The Honey Crisps are to die for. Do your grocery shopping at Ingles in Brevard. They had a very large selection (reminded me of a mega Kroger or mega Publix).
We plan to come back and bring our road bikes next time. There are thousands of rolling country roads to ride on.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks , Greg, for your glowing report confirming how we feel about our home and mountain area. We thank you for being such good renters and leaving our place so nice and clean..COME AGAIN !
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