Ballard's of Blue Ridge

Communication with the rental company was always timely, thorough, and professional.

Getting there: I used Waze and it mirrored the separate directions they sent us.

Arriving: First thing you notice is the view. View of the river and Blue Ridge mountains is stunning. Also, pretty cool that the train runs along the river. Access through the front door was easy with the code we were provided.

Settling in: unlike most cabins, every room in this cabin had an en suite bathroom. So, our friends could pick from any room. Speaking of stairs, our friends walked down to the water. From the cabin you go down some stairs, walk a switchback, then hit some more stairs. Even so, we enjoyed the fire in the cabin and on the back deck.

What we did: first, we cooked a lot in what may be the largest cabin kitchen I’ve ever seen. Also, the dining table was a great size for our meals and card games. We spent a day in downtown Blue Ridge. Get there early and check out all the shops. We watched the sun set over the mountains every day. Amazing!