My husband and I spent two weeks at Bearadise and couldn't have had a more perfect time. The cabin was welcoming, comfortable, well maintained and immaculately clean. Everything in the home was modern and functioned very well. The island was huge and, even though it was just the two of us, could have seated 6 people. The wi-fi and internet connections were fast and reliable and the smart TV with Roku was appreciated. The deck and windows looked out on a beautiful wide, long-range tree view with gorgeous sunrises. The woods to the side and back of the property were very pretty too. The owners placed rockers, a bench, a swing and a fireplace on the deck which made it easy to sit, relax and take it all in. There was also a fire pit and chairs with the same beautiful view. We enjoyed a night of meteor showers with a very clear, expansive dark sky environment. The walk-up access to the home is easy with only 5 wide steps. It was perfectly situated to explore not only Ashe County, but the neighboring counties as well. The proximity to Jefferson and West Jefferson was perfect. The owners were very nice, truly easy to work with and extremely responsive to any inquiries. We were there during the Christmas holiday and they had placed a sweet tabletop lighted tree in the living room. It made it feel very homey. They also left a fun welcome basket and indoor and outdoor games. We had an overall exceptional experience and would most definitely choose to stay there again.