Truly divine experience, THE BEST vacation rental experience my husband and I have EVER had! Staying in the Cloud 9 home was like staying in a childhood home for the holidays or the warmth of staying with a beloved grandparent. The home is truly very well cleaned and maintained and keeps all of the charms that a loved one would keep in a family home. Each bedroom had a theme which just tugged at the heart to love it a little more. The master bed was spacious and has a hot tub on the back porch just steps from the room. We enjoyed it almost every night! The heating in the bathrooms is a real treat to keep it warm post shower. We found the kitchen to be fully stocked for last minute platters needed for holiday cookies or a container to serve a rotisserie chicken in. The array of cups and glasses was vast and my favorite find were the vintage soup mugs to use for morning oatmeal! The patio and sheltered outdoor dining area are excellent to use and so incredibly functional it put us in awe. We had dinner every night at sunset with our families in the covered dining area. The sunsets are truly exceptional and the outdoor and new dining area are prime viewing spots. We used the fire table and hot tub on a nightly basis. The deck is so functional, it still has me in awe. The whole home's functionality and flow is just fantastic and we could not have been blessed with a better home to spend the holiday visiting family. We stayed with two dogs one of whom is handicapped and unable to use her hind legs. The access to grass for the dogs and sheer joy they experienced laying out on the deck in the winter sun warmed our hearts and truly brought joy to our furbabies. Every afternoon they would lay in the outdoor dining area and watch the chickens graze like it was doggie tv. Just happily observing. The whole vibe, energy and love of Cloud 9 just fit with our vibe. Any leftover food went into a bag in the freezer we kept for the chickens to peck at. They have a list of what the local area recycles so we could place in the proper trashcans. This truly fit in with our family's practices and beliefs and was refreshing to be somewhere that embraced this. Hearing about the passive heating the father who designed the home employed in the building and experiencing the sun warming the home on crisp winter days was a special and joyful time. The light pouring into the home only added to the warmth and charm which had us head over heals in love with Cloud 9. I would not hesitate to return, recommend to anyone and certainly am happy with the value. Janet was a gracious, present and communicative host. We are so very very happy we chose to spend our Christmas at Cloud 9! P.S. At Christmas Janet assembles and decorates the cutest and most heartwarming tree in the family living room. It was gorgeous and made our stay that much more lovely and holiday themed. read more

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The last stop on our You Pick adventure day. Only 25 minutes from home, this is the perfect place to bring the boys when they need to be out of the house. Grab a cut open milk jug from the shack and get to picking. You might even see Janet working in the field like we did. Kind and extremely helpful, she gave my littlest a jug and pointed us in the right direction. It was a hot summer day so we didn't stay forever but we still managed to pick enough blueberries for pancakes, muffins and scones. Payment is by the honor system so bring your cash and dollar bills. An entire milk jug is $16 - I wouldn't know what to do with that many berries! We probably picked about 2 pints worth and gave $5 to the money jug. Next year I will pay more attention to when the raspberries ripen in early June. read more

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If you are looking for a unique, comfortable, wonderful place to visit, Cloud 9 is your place. The farm is beautiful - located just outside of Asheville. The house you can rent is fully appointed with anything you could ever need. Everything is very comfortable and fully accessible to everyone. You can feed the chickens; feed the cattle; hike; bike; paddle boat; have a cookout; watch wild turkeys; explore the managed forest; pick berries and other garden delights; eat the freshly laid eggs and enjoy the honey of the farm's hives. In both the intimate cabin and the big house, there are hot tubs on the decks to enjoy the sunsets and bounty of stars. Not to be outdone are the sunrises. We stayed for almost a month while relocating to the area, and found it convenient to area attractions/dining, but far enough out to feel tranquil. WIFi and a full satellite tv lineup keeps you connected and entertained when the turkeys and stars are hidden. Janet, the proprietor, couldn't have been more welcoming or helpful and she will guide you to local events. Now that we are settled, we will still use Cloud 9 for large gatherings. They have amazing grounds for weddings, reunions and special occasions. The house is large enough to accommodate a big gathering, and they can store and keep all the dishes and tables for such events. That's a lot easier than keeping and storing special serving trays for once a year or so! There is also the small Hideaway cabin that is better for small groups and couples. It has a deck, hot tub and fireplace as well. It looks like how you want a cabin in the woods to be. Great place to check out for a different kind of vacation or get away. Very special and magical. read more

We loved staying here in Cloud 9. The home was very clean. The beds were comfortable. There was a wonderful deck and covered seating area. Perfect for morning coffee, cocktails and meals. Hosts were very gracious and friendly! Great location, beautiful grounds, private. Great views. Loved the chickens and fresh eggs and hand feeding Maybelle. We will be back!! read more

We stayed for 2 nights at the Heavenly Hideaway cabin in February 2017 and had a great time. Perfect privacy, convenience & super clean! So relaxing sitting in the hot tub with only nature surrounding us. 15 minutes to the best of Asheville, yet felt a world away. Plus, the hiking trail right out side our door provided a great little hike to the top of Buzzard's Roost. We will definitely be back to try the larger home with the kids. Thanks for the hospitality (& the fresh eggs) Janet! read more