Our stay with Michael near Bryson City was everything we hoped for. The remodeled barn was warm and cozy even with the exceptionally cold weather. Michael gave us great directions to his place and always kept the lights on for us so we could easily find the rental when we inevitably made our way home in the dark after a day of exploring.
We liked being a little remote in such a beautiful setting, but within a short drive to town, Smokey Mountains NP or many of the natural wonders of the area.
Michael was a fantastic host, super helpful without being intrusive. He went out of his way to guide us to Alarka Falls just a few miles away, what a treat! He also graciously lent our daughter one of his mountain bikes when hers malfunctioned and guided her on some local challenging trails. She loved it! In the meanwhile, my husband and I explored the NOC and hiked a little section of the AP Trail at his suggestion. A visit to a local brewery and then some of Michael’s fantastic homemade pizza and a euchre tournament back at the rental rounded out a wonderful day!
We especially enjoyed being enthusiastically greeted by his 4 legged pal, Inola, when we came home. She was also a lovely hiking companion!
The only thing wrong with our stay was that we didn’t book nearly enough days! Hopefully we can come back and remedy that!