We rented BlackBeary for a sister getaway and it was perfect for our needs. Everything was easy and convenient through VRBO. There are two similar bedrooms and one basic bathroom. Kitchen is well-equipped, with small round table (where we spread out a puzzle), coffee maker, microwave. There is a stackable washer n dryer in the hall closet and a hair dryer in the bath. Living room open to kitchen had two comfy couches. Took us a few tries to figure out how to watch TV but we got it. Our favorite spot was the porch — it’s like being in the treetops. Two rockers, a wooden table where we spread out our treasures from “gem mining.” We were there in mid May and there were NO skeeters whatsoever, for morning coffee nor evening drinks. The weather was beautiful and since we were in the mountains we hoped to fling open the windows to feel the breezes and hear the chirps in the morning, but windows were not screened and not openable. So that felt a little like a motel, with the AC on just for fresh air. The drive up the mountain was a little daunting for two flat landers, but we got the hang of that too. There was more to do in the area than we could fit in but we did the gem-mining like two little kids, ate out twice a day in Blue Ridge, shopped every cute little shop in Blue Ridge (had to buy an extra tote bag for the haul home on the plane), and did bubble painting on platters at the pottery place in Blue Ridge (which ships after firing). We had a grand time and have absolutely no complaints. Thanks for the hospitality.