My husband and I had such a wonderful stay at Carson's Cabin. The cabin is beautifully decorated and so comfortable; beds are luxurious, kitchen is well stocked, and the back screened porch is the place to be! There's nothing like sitting there watching and listening to the roaring river; it transports you to a place of true relaxation and calmness. There are so many places in the home and on the property to go to relax, from the living room sofa and loveseat, to the front porch bench & rocking chair, to the deck chairs and loungers...to the lovely backyard with seating around the firepit. Even though we are older, and somewhat out of shape, we ventured into the gorgeous river to sit on a boulder and get our feet/ankles wet on a number of occasions. The location is also stellar...so close to everything to you could want to go to; please visit the Old Cider Mill next door; the gift shop is really cool with lots of eclectic and interesting merch we've not seen in other stores. The owners of Carson's Cabin, Brenda and Randy, are so welcoming and accommodating and made the whole check in/out experience seamless and stress-free. As for things to do in the area, I recommend taking the Lake Lure boat tour if you haven't already, and take a drive down 64 to Hendersonville, and take any other winding, scenic, back road on the way back to your lovely cabin. That was a highlight of our vacation. We highly recommend Carson's Cabin as a truly delightful place to stay in every way.