Bathed in a forest of tranquility with easy access to hiking trails, this home is a spacious delight. Wake up to the gentle soothing sounds of nature and the speckled light of the mountain sun as it dances through the forest. The modern, well equipped kitchen and open floor plan living/dining area provides for memorable moments whether they be intimate chats by the wood burning stove or dancing to the amazing sound system that extends out onto the deck, garden , outdoor bath, BBQ and fire pit. Welcome to our luxurious, spacious, modern cozy home nestled in a magical forest of tranquility up in the Blue Ridge mountains just 15 minutes from downtown Asheville, Black Mountain and very near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Feel at home in this stunning environment where you can enjoy the incredible diversity of the forest, explore waterfalls, hike the Mountain to Sea trail, immerse yourself in the vibrancy of Asheville and relax in this welcoming, nourishing and rejuvenating space. ARRIVING . . Feel the magic of the forest as it welcomes you on your drive up the private mountain road. Step out of the car and breath in the peace and tranquility of the trees, feel the warm mountain sun on your back and relish the relief of arriving at your home for the next few days. When you step into the light filled space you are faced with a choice . . . lie back on the extra deep and luxurious Crate and Barrel sofa, prepare a cappuccino in the De Longhi coffee maker, sit out in the covered back deck or the south facing front deck and take in the acres of National Forest, fire up the BBQ, have a nap on the luxury Saatva king size organic mattress, prepare a gourmet meal in the well equipped modern kitchen, sit back and take in the beautiful and diverse art collection or fill the outdoor tub and be mesmerised by the magic of the forest. EXPERIENCE THE STILLNESS Wake up to the gentle soothing sounds of nature and the speckled light of the mountain sun as it dances through the forest. The two main bedrooms both have a luxury king sized mattress and beautiful views of the forest. The master room has an ensuite bathroom and an organic sattva mattress. Both bedrooms are equipped for luxury fine linens. Enjoy sunrises with a smoothie on the front deck and sunsets with a cocktail in the outdoor tub. Let your children (and pets) run and roam free in the fenced forested yard. Feel free to water the flower and vegetable garden. Pick peas, squash, tomatoes and salad in summer and maybe pull a few onions in the Fall. Play pickle-ball in the yard, relax in the super sized hammock, day dream on the tree swing or experience the night sounds and camp out on the upper forest deck. Walk the private forest trails and experience the magic of the changing seasons. Experience the thrill of seeing a black bear foraging the forest floor or watch as red tailed hawks soar over head, eyeing the forest for prey. The modern, warm, well equipped kitchen (every spice you can want) and open floor plan living/dining area provides for memorable moments whether they be intimate chats by the wood burning stove or listening to music on the amazing sound system, relaxing in the large fenced in garden, preparing food on the BBQ, lazing in the outdoor bath tub or star gazing by the fire pit. LOCAL AMENITIES The nearest supermarkets, stores and incredible restaurants and cafés (East Village Grill, Filo and Dobra Tea House) are a 7 minute drive down the hill. Downtown Asheville with its abundance of galleries, studios, restaurants, cafés, murals and the incredible Biltmore Estate is just 15 minutes by car. Fancy a wander? The 1175 mile long Mountain to Sea Trail which snakes its way from The Smokey Mountains to the Outer Banks is a two minute hike from the house. Climb a mountain? At 6,684 feet, Mount Mitchell is highest point east of the Mississippi River. It is 30 miles northeast of Asheville in Mount Mitchell State Park, the genesis of North Carolina's state parks system. PETS Well behaved Pets are welcome. We have a wonderful fenced in yard which pets can play safely. Please let us know if there is any pet 'spillage' or damage to furniture or rugs. BEARS: Guests are advised that this area is inhabited by bears. Please be alert when outdoors of your surroundings. These bears are capable of opening car doors and doors to the house as well. It is recommended that all food is removed from vehicles and doors are kept locked. Property owners are not responsible for damage done to vehicles or any other guest property left outdoors. The bears are kind and not interest in human encounters, just their food! The one thing to know about bears is not to come between a mom and her cubs. If you follow that one rule, you will be fine. TECHNOLOGY: We have a a smart-TV with Roku system that allows you to log into your own Netflix and other streaming accounts. To ensure a reliable rural internet connection for those essential zoom calls, we have two systems: Skyrunner and T-Mobile commercial hotspot. Download speeds vary between 10-35mbps, and upload speeds between 5-20mbps. The surround sound system provides a great audio experience and is also extended to the back deck. WARMTH We have the best Wood burning stove and have a plentiful supply of logs. It is super easy to light, and it will provide all the heat you could need. WINTER This is a mountain house. For guests arriving in winter, please be mindful of the weather. Roads are narrow and curvy in spots and may become icy and hazardous when the occasional winter storm hits. 4WD vehicles are recommended. No refunds will be given due to weather or road conditions. Maximum capacity is limited to 8 folks, including children. The house is on a septic system (like much of the local area), so exceeding capacity would mean an overloaded septic system, which means open sewage issues which... ew. Nobody wants that. No parties allowed! Parties are strictly banned across the entire Airbnb platform. Also, we are in a quiet residential community. Neighbors will not hesitate to report excessive noise to the police and to us. Immediate eviction with *no refund* will result if there is a party on the property. Guests have full access to the house (minus small locked owner's closet), front and back deck, outdoor tub, and our private fenced garden. We have a large double garage which also presents as a yoga exercise room. You will also find a dumbwaiter to bring up all your supplies.