The Ivy House – Private Mountain Retreat

We decided to celebrate Thanksgiving in Highlands with family that lives there and this little house was perfect. If you are unfamiliar with the curvy mountain roads please plan to arrive before dark. My GPS stopped before I got there—fortunately they had all the lights on or I would have driven right by the house. Also there is no cell service -there is a landline and internet but you will need to access the email you receive about the property and get the code before you arrive and screenshot it or write it down—don’t think you can do it when you get there (lesson learned)! Alternately there is a written copy of the code and instructions in a drawer by the door. Also the code they send is for the lock on the door—not the lockbox hanging by the door!!! The view is spectacular, and the space is perfect for gathering! I hope to return soon!

Enjoyed a long weekend at The Ivy House. The back deck is the best part of the house with a fabulous view. =There was a nice table and chairs for outside meals. In the kitchen, I was expecting a Keurig coffee pot so I didn’t bring ground coffee. Thank goodness a couple of small starter bags were left for guests. Be “streaming” savvy if you like to watch TV because that is all there is. Parking is a little scary since there is barely enough space for the car in front of the house. The distance to Highlands is about 18 minutes and all curvy road so be sure you have everything you might need before you get there. The beds are on a lower floor accessed by steep stairs. Bed was comfortable. Kitchen is lovely and updated. I appreciate that there were basic condiments such as salt, pepper, onion powder, etc. This post is meant mostly as information for planning by future guests. The colors of the trees were spectacular and we had a beautiful weekend.

Beautiful home in a great location. felt remote enough without being too far from town. Very professional and helpful.