Having stayed in many places around the country as well as the Caribbean, Central and South America, you have your ups and downs when scheduling a trip to an unknown place. Whether it’s location, the property itself, value/pricing, communication with owners, supplies on-hand or a combo of some/all of the aforementioned, some meet expectations while others fail. Rarely does one exceed on all fronts.
We can’t express just how great “The Shady Pine” experience was. My wife and I - and our 17 and 10 year old boys - were looking for just a short 4 night/5 day getaway in a “fall setting”. Not having stayed in Kentucky or Tennessee or the surrounding area in many years, we thought the kids would enjoy this section of the country. TSP (“The Shady Pine”) popped up on our search and looked like a nice place. Little did we know it would not only be a beautiful home away from home, but it was in an ideal setting with stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
It was furnished superbly with delicate taste, clean and stocked perfectly for our stay. Plenty of cookware, great WiFi (a must when so remote), a thoughtful welcome basket, great bedrooms, plenty of towels, etc. Even the coffee bar knocked our socks off; full complement of mugs, creamers and sweeteners (which were FACED by the way, talk about attention to detail).
Bottom line, Melissa & Mary are great hosts, and you know they care. Highly recommend.