As a former sorority girl, I love a good theme... if done right. And the horse theme of Barn Haven was beautifully executed. Every little detail was carefully considered in crafting the beauty that is the rustic Barn Haven: the coffee table, salt/pepper organizer, lamp shades, blankets and pillows, mirrors, even the slightly rusted vents.
We enjoyed the perks of Satellite TV, smart TV, and hot tub at night under the string lights. There's nothing more we could've possibly asked for. The kitchen was the most-inclusive yet of any rental I've stayed at; any pot or pan you could need, it's there!
With COVID, the check-in process was contactless. Our envelope did not contain the key for access, but a quick call to the After Hours number and five minutes later, we were promptly delivered the key to jumpstart our vacation.
Location: a mere 20 miles separates you from Boone/Blowing Rock. What we didn't account for was the fact that these were mountain roads we'd be driving on, taking a good hour to get somewhere. With a little planning ahead for our activities/meals, it was no biggie and actually worked to our advantage. We loved how remote we were. Only once did we run into any touch of civilization while on the Resort property.
For the two of us and two fur babies, this was the perfect amount of space. With another couple, I might see how it could be cramped, but could accommodate a third easily.