We had a wonderful stay! The cabin is beautifully decorated, well equipped, and perfectly located near Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk, with general stores nearby.The kitchen has every baking item you could need and the stove, oven, and microwave are nice quality, though the coffee maker is very basic. The back patio is perfect! It has thick wooden gates to keep the kids from falling down them. The gas grill was very nice and the fire pit is awesome, and the hot tub and pool table were great bonuses. The beds were comfortable and the downstairs master shower is wonderful. We also appreciated the baby gate they provided, plenty of river towels, and the awesome laundry room with front-load washer and dryer.A few things to know: The driveway is VERY steep. Thankfully, there is a turnaround, but it could be challenging in winter.My biggest drawback was the river access directly from the property. The hill is steep, and the path and riverbank are overgrown, making it difficult to get down and back up. I asked the owner about river access several times before booking, but the responses were vague. River access from the cabin requires navigating a difficult hike and is not suitable for small children. We had hoped our three kids could play in the river daily, so this was disappointing.Thankfully, there is another river access point less than a minute up the road, where we spent hours with the kids every day!Bring extra paper towels and trash bags. Overall, wonderful!