We were so pleasantly surprised with this vacation rental! First of all, I think this was the most CLEAN home we’ve ever rented. It smelled amazing upon entry and everything was immaculate. The location is perfect, only 5 minutes to the grocery store and beautiful downtown Blowing Rock. My boys (age 1 and 3) thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor spaces, both the wrap around porch and the fire pit area, and we spent a significant amount of time outdoors. My husband was pleasantly surprised by the Wilmington grill on the porch — so nice having a high end grill instead of the usual cheap ones that burn everything they touch ;-) Regarding the reviews that mention road noise, there is noise from nearby 321 (the house sits high on a ridge above the highway) but we never found it to be disruptive. The long range mountain views from the fire pit and porch, and proximity to local attractions, far outweigh the occasional passing truck. I’ve already recommended this home to multiple friends and definitely plan to return!