Howard and Carla were wonderful hosts. The barn loft is beautifully decorated and so the location is perfect for a quiet getaway. Such a great location and rental
We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. The owners were great! It was very clean and beautifully decorated with antiques. There was a great view and the hot tub was awesome. This is a perfect place for someone wanting to get AWAY!
My partner and I have been wanting a place away from chaos, noise and the waves of an anxious desperation to survive. This place was exactly that. Peaceful, clean, calm, and beautiful. Our hosts Carla and Howard were very hospitable, generous and kind! Thank you for making our stay an even more positive experience.
We had SUCH a good time at this house. A beautiful home with a gorgeous view. The hosts were SUPER nice and had it setup with all the comforts of home. Awesome to find fresh eggs, milk and OJ in the fridge! The serene setting and the hot-tub was just what the doctor ordered. Blessed to have found this place to enjoy over our anniversary (and the hosts too) :)
Rich, I and our 2 teenagers had a wonderful stay. The Listing was very accurate and the location and amenities were pleasantly better than the description. Property was very well maintained and very clean. Carla and Howard were very gracious owners- quick to respond to our emails and available if needed. I have already recommended the property to friends and relatives. The place is up in the hills and about a 40 min (beautiful) drive to stores and restaurants. There was plenty to do in the area. Next time we would plan on just staying at the home to enjoy the wonderful view, nature and hot tub. Julie
Words can't really describe how much we enjoyed out stay. This cute studio has everything you need and is beautifully and tastefully decorated with antiques. We enjoyed the spacious kitchen, the nice living space, the hot tub and the beautiful view. This studio was perfect for our "Girls Weekend" getaway, but we were close enough to Nashville to spend one of our afternoons/evenings there as well. The owners live on the property and could not be any nicer! We met them the first night when we arrived and did not see them again until the morning we were supposed to leave. We had car trouble right as we were leaving to go home, and the owners were super helpful in recommending a tow truck and nearby dealership, and made sure we had everything we needed until we could get back on the road again. Super sweet owners, wonderful view, and nice studio. We will definitely be returning in the future and would recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway in the mountains.
We chose Blue Heron Retreat for the prospect of seeing fireflies (lighting bugs). By luck we managed to book the week the fireflies came out. We may have come solely for our first time seeing fireflies, but we came back with so much more : )
Our group of four needed a quiet retreat from our busy lives. When we travelled up the winding, lush canopied road to our lodging we knew we had picked the location perfectly.
The accommodations were beautiful! The view amazing!
Favourite things; sitting in the Adirondack chairs overlooking the lake while having morning coffees. Birdsong! Our âMerlin Bird IDâ app had a hard time keeping up! Sitting on the porch watching the yard light up with fireflies - breathtaking : ) Having late night hot tub dips in the quiet was incredibleâŠ. I could go on and on. Most of all though, it was meeting the amazing couple who own Blue Heron, Carla and Howard;
Ever respectful of our space, we were the ones who begged to spend time with them⊠even to the point of making âappointmentsâ to have a bit of their time. We were wanting to hear about their incredible lives and experiences. We appreciated their wisdom and kindness so very much. It ended up being a really life changing experience for my daughter.
If you need a quiet retreat, enveloped in the beauty of nature, and hosted by lovely people, this is the place!
-holly, Alberta, Canada.
Out trip was fantastic! The home was very clean and ready on time for us. The antique decor was lovely and interesting to view. It was so quiet and peaceful, with an amazing view! The owners were very nice also, and very quick to respond to messages. We would absolutely stay here again in the future!
Well worth the drive up the mountain in order to enjoy the gorgeous view. Several nearby small communities provided reasons to drive through the countryside full of fall foliage. Definitely recommend for a getaway retreat.
This was a wonderful property with amazing views. We needed a quiet and peaceful getaway that wasnât too far from home. This was worth the three hour drive. I suggest getting your groceries on the way in and you donât have to leave till checkout! Harold and Carla were amazing host. You have plenty of privacy even though they are next door. We would love to come again!
Howard & Carla are fabulous overall & easy to reach if needed. Looking to stay in a private areaâŠlook no further! The Barn is a great getaway from home with an amazing view. My wife and I stayed here for the weekend and did not venture out to the lake, walking trails or let alone to a nearby city. Between the peacefulness, wildlife & scenery it is exactly what we needed!!!! Total relaxation and serenity at best!
This was our second visit. It was as enjoyable as the first visit, even with the extreme heat and humidity. When cool enough, the front porch and 2nd bedroom deck provide a wonderful spot to enjoy the scenery, read and relax. When it was hot, we could go inside and cool off and continue. Next visit we would like to come in the fall or spring.
Our stay was the perfect get away from the business of the world. We enjoyed to solitude there. Everything was perfect. The hosts were wonderful people. I would highly recommend this stay for anyone looking to get away from it all
This place was perfect for my wife and I to spend our mini moon at! The house was amazing and the view was spectacular! Carla and Howard were the most amazing hosts and we would go back in a second!!