Before booking the house I contacted Brock with some questions - he responded within minutes, and every message was returned quickly and professionally. All communications throughout couldn't be faulted by this owner! We received all communications needed prior to our arrival - everything was seamless and smooth.
The House and View - WOW! As we drove to the house and stopped we already knew we'd come to the rihgt place, as the view hits you already just from the side. We didn't even get in the door before taking a few moments to walk on the deck and take in the breathtaking sunset views.
We came into the house and everything looked amazing, just like the listing photos showed. I have to say, we have stayed in many VRBO rentals over the years, and by far this home is the most beautifully and tastefully furnished. The furniture and decor were done right. We've stayed in log homes before, but many are a little cheesy with the decor - a bit too cutesie, but this home was tastefully done - a nod to the cabin vibe, but more like something you'd see done by Chip & Joanna Gaines. It really felt like home. Pretty much had all we needed to cook and prepare meals. Applicances were modern and functioned perfectly.
Back to THE VIEWS!!! Not only are the views almost completely180 degrees (Which is rare), but the view faces west, so you get to see the sunsets every night - the colors were different every day, during the morning, daytime and afternoon! The mountains change hues with the light -never quite the same look twice.
We enjoyed the birds singing, the wind in the trees, and on a couple days we heard leaves crunching and saw some deer wandering the woods above and below the house.
Overall - this was definitely worth every penny for our special getaway (We were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary) - the house of course, but it's location was secluded, yet close enough to the main road, and within easy reach of Blue Ridge - which we enjoyed for eating out, getting groceries, shopping, and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. The house is also within an hour's drive of MANY state parks, highest point in Georgia (Brasstown Bald) and Amicalola Falls State Park (highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River). This is such a beautiful area with as much or little as you want to do.
If and when we return to the area we will without a doubt choose this home again! Thank you Brock and Kim for hosting us and for doing VRBO right.