We had a beautiful stay at this lovely house for my husbands 65th birthday in late August. There were 8-9 of us all week. Plenty of room for everyone to gather on the first floor for games and dining. The kitchen is incredibly well stocked, I brought my oversized cooking vessels, knives etc but did not need too, there were plenty of knives, utensils and large pots and pans to cook for a group. We only asked that our guests each make a dinner one night and no one had any complaints about the kitchen. Except there was a small issue with the k-cups not consistently being pierced properly for coffee. The two extra full sized refrigerator on the lower level allowed for everyone to have plenty of room for what they brought or bought. A sink back up was quickly addressed by May who sent a plumber asap.
We really didn't use the fire pits as the heat kept us indoors or on the lake. The front porch was often the spot for cozy chats. We had a great day renting a pontoon boat, and another outing for a VIP tour of Sierra Nevada Brewery in the Asheville area, courtesy of a nephew of one of our crew. Highly recommend that tour! The girls spent a day in Chimney Rock wine tasting and shopping around. My husband spent one day just an hour away at the BMW Drivers School in Spartanburg, SC and loved it! The rest of the time we laid around, went hiking, read books or played games.
The beds were very comfortable, no complaints there at all. The amenities in the bathroom were good quality and appreciated. I will say that you can hear others pretty clearly through the walls or ceiling, but we ran a fan in our room and it drowned out any noise. The person taking the bed right off the kitchen might want a white noise machine. This should not detract from anyone renting this house. It is very well done in every way! The location is great, easy to get to the grocery or nearby attractions. Pictures don't really do it justice, it is bigger than it appears and the furnishings are very beautiful, solid and upscale.
We loved our stay, thank you May, you have a beautiful property!