I am seldom speechless, but I have spent the better part of a day trying to figure out how to accurately write up our feelings for this property. And I'm still not sure I'll get it right, so I'll sum it up this way: We loved it here, we did not want to leave, and we've been trying all day to dream up ways we can visit again.
This was a new listing when we booked it, and VRBOers know thats always a bit of a risk. But right off the bat things that seemed like they could've been too good to be true were proven to be wonderfully accurate. We arrived to a lovely welcome gift and a warm, loving note from our hosts! From there, we quickly found that the house is absolutely gorgeous, overlooking the Broad River from a tree-lined hill. You can eat breakfast among the birds in the trees, then take the short walk down to the river's overlook. (I saw an eagle and several turtles there and was thrilled.)
When you've had enough of the outdoors you can return and enjoy some billiards, play a guitar, watch a movie on the massive TV, or perhaps cut your kids' hair in the salon. You read that right, there is an actual hair salon on the lower floor. What a fun and creative use of that space!
The whole time we were there we felt like we were "home." I had the opportunity to chat with the hostess, who was an absolute treasure and went out of her way to welcome us and treat us as family. We were quite sad to leave...but we'll be back!