We were so lucky to find this amazing home! We procrastinated on planning our Highlands, NC Christmas trip and I'm so glad we did because this gorgeous, updated home had just been listed to start renting! We were a little nervous because there wasn't a lot of reviews since it was a new property, but the property manager/owner (Joe) was so nice and accommodating. There were so many nice comforts and perks of this house... I am a stickler about nice bedding and comfortable mattresses - the beds, pillows, sheets and comforters were SO nice - nice down pillows, comforters, etc. This home has been recently updated and you can tell! The nice, contemporary finishes make it have a magazine-ish mountain modern feel. The reclining sofas in the living room were CLUTCH - we had 3 couples and a few kids and it was so nice to be able to comfortably all lay down in the living room together and watch movies. There is a cozy fireplace between the living room and kitchen that was perfect to sit by and have a few drinks, do a puzzle and hangout with whoever was cooking up dinner. The kitchen had nice appliances and was equipped with everything we needed - from dishes, pots/pans (we cooked in!) to spices that we could use. The downstairs is a great little hidden getaway, especially if you have a mix of adults and kids, as a place to hang out and have a few drinks away from sleeping kids that you could potentially wake up. Perfect layout for a family! We will be back - hopefully sooner than later!