This getaway was overdue, but what a fantastic 2 night stay! From the outset, the hosts communicated above and beyond. When we arrived, the beautifully and simply designed space had information for how to use any appliances, the TV, explore the area, run the A/C & hot tub and more. Besides just getting away, this was a fun way to explore antique shops in the area. Coming up from SC, we stopped at favorite antique malls in Tryon and Hendersonville (Needful Things II) before check-in. While this two-story cottage is attached to another larger rental, we didn’t run into or hear the other guests, even though they were around. We had our own parking place and entrance. The bed was comfortable, the whole place including the bathroom was clean and organized beautifully, and the kitchen and living space were just right and comfortable for a couple. The one full day we had in Black Mountain, we visited a couple antique shops, gift shops, and local art shops. We ate at the crepe restaurant La Guinguette for lunch and Kilwins for a waffle cone. Everything was within walking distance that day, and we finished off by setting up folding chairs at The Railyard and watched fireworks with many in the community for the 4th of July. It was an easy two minute walk from the front door! After we checked out, we headed toward the Asheville area and made stops at our new favorite Buckeye Antiques before heading on to Altamont Antiques and the Tobacco Barn (on the same road with each other).