Annette was an awesome host. If you want a clean, private, secluded, fully appointed space in the middle of all the North Carolina mountains, this is it. We cook breakfast and pack a lunch when we do a getaway trip. Annette’s kitchen, with the grill out back, fits the bill, just bring your food and specialty items. The beds are comfortable, the living room accommodating. We used the fire pit out back every night, while we viewed an incredible star lit sky. There are two resident red tail hawks that you will see almost daily. The screech owls and hound dogs give you the authentic out back feel. Convenience store gas stations are 5 miles away, across from the carp fishing pond. You’re one hour from Mount Mitchell, an hour and a half from Grandfather Mountain. We spent 3 days and nights and only touched the surface of the mountain adventure. Stay here…. You won’t be disappointed.