My family and I, on the spur of the moment decided we wanted to spend a few days in the mountains. After searching VRBO we came across a brand new property= no reviews. I like to try new places and so we booked the Mystical Mountain Lodge.
I will tell you all of the positives first and then I will list the negatives.
After we left the main road, Cosby Highway I believe it was, and let me mention I was expecting some not so good roads. That one is all newly paved and marked, and then off onto Lime Stone Rd and up to Mountain Creek Way. The gravel road was good, and the short drive to the cabin was very entertaining. We saw an assortment of birds, and squirrels, and a small hawk., and then we came to the small bridge across the Cosby Creek. We had to stop the car and jump out and take a look and a few photos. What a sweet area this is!!! And then on up to Mystical Mountain. There were signs, and we noticed later that evening when coming back from dinner, that those signs reflect at night, so easy navigation back to the cabin, even after dark.
When we pulled up to the cabin? I was expecting a so-so cabin. This place is a beautiful home, and all lit up for us. So welcoming!!!.
Very well equipped for a weekend or a week long stay. I suppose, if you asked each of my family members you would get a different answer about what their favorite part of Mystical Mountain was. Mine= the Keurig with all of the coffee offerings and the rocking chairs on the front porch. Each evening when we returned from our "out and about" adventures, my husband and I would make a cup of coffee and sit in the rocking chairs on the front porch and watch and listen. It is a different world there from the busy lives we lead everyday. And of course, the kids sprawled out on the couch and watched t.v.
We ate at Janice's Diner just down from the cabin, about 2 miles, and then there is Carvers Orchard Restaurant~ and farm market just 1 1/2 miles, both offer incredible home cooking. Just a tip= at Janice's... eat the cake, if you can decide what flavor!
We couldn't possibly do everything that is offered in this area during our few days. We will be back, and it will be for longer. We have already decided to spend our 10 day vacation here. Now that we have been here once, it will be like coming home when we return.
Oh, yeah....this is the "negative" that I said I would list= We have to leave!!!!!!
Thanks Sherry, We will be back!