Bakersville, North Carolina
A studio/efficiency apartment with lots of natural light on the lower level of a recently built house in the beautiful & peaceful western NC mountains. It has a main/great room and separate bathroom. Plus an outdoor patio overlooking the valley. Great place to get away, and still within 15-40 minutes of so much to do.
The space
The community (High Cove) is equidistant from Bakersville, Burnsville and Spruce Pine, NC. Each is less than 20 minutes away. It's also convenient to Penland School of Craft (10-15 minutes), and about 35 minutes from Mount Mitchell., the highest point east of the Mississippi. You can also spend a day in Asheville, a tourist's haven with many attractions, shopping, restaurants, music, art, and more. Downtown Asheville is an hour away.
Guest access
The efficiency apartment is self contained. Other than (perhaps) periodically sharing the washer/dryer in the utility room, the space is all yours.
Other things to note
The house is on wooded land with miles of beautiful hiking trails.
This was a nice place for getting away and unwinding. Like everything in the Smoky Mountains, the route there is windy and curvy. But it’s a quiet small neighborhood once you arrive.
I loved it all, everything Kevin has created is thoughtful and well executed. The setting is fantastic and the short drive from Burnsville both beautiful and easiily navigated. Stay here!! Just check with me first, since I will be back and will have first shot at it!!! ;)
Would go back again!
Kevin was a fantastic and hospitable host. He made me feel welcome amongst his friends and spent time conversing with me about himself. The location was beautiful and central to many hikes I had planned; Carvers Gap, Mt Mitchell and Linville Gorge. The studio apartment itself was everything I needed, a nice bed, warm shower and full kitchen. I would definitely come back!
This was perfect for my needs. Kevin made the place very homey and the land was magical. As beautiful as the rain forests of Costa Rica.
Host (Kevin) was nice and very helpful. The property is one well-equipped room on the ground floor with with a galley kitchen and a nice bathroom with a shower. Amenities include on demand hot water, great water pressure, and a washer/ dryer. There is no TV, but wifi is fast and reliable. The property is located in an artist’s community called High Cove which is nestled among beautiful rolling hills. Penland is 15 minutes away. I enjoyed my stay.