We just returned from three nights at the Yurt Village, at the amazing Yurt #7 and Yurt #8. Always a wonderful retreat! We realized on this trip that it has been over twenty years now that we have been making a yearly visit to the yurt village each fall! My son has grown up (32 yo) with this being one of his favorite traditions, and we are so grateful. This village has all the feeling of being remote and quiet, while being in easy access to Bryson City and the Nantahala Outdoor Center, and, going in the late fall, gives a chance to see the beautiful leaves and have it be extra quiet. The haunting sound of a real steam engine train whistle across the gorge in the morning is truly special! Yes, it can be chilly; but the extra blankets and small heater make this a comfortable stay, and the entire village is well maintained. As others have noted, there is a lovely “bathhouse” with four tiled bathrooms (for eight yurts), well maintained, with heaters and hot showers, and nice towels. I would request that you consider changing out the mattresses a bit more often (acknowledging that after > 20 years I am probably feeling it more than many). For individuals (feels very safe), couples, and families, this is really a wonderful place to visit and relax!