It was our first visit to Asheville, so we weren’t really sure if we should stay somewhere downtown or outside of the city. We absolutely lucked out with Smithson’s place.
The location is awesome. The house is easy to find and navigate from (we did miss the driveway the first time, but it’s easy once you know what you’re looking for!) - close to a drugstore/groceries/local eats. It’s about 3 miles from the heart of West Asheville, and maybe 15 minutes from Downtown Asheville.
The house itself was super clean, and is just beautiful. It is an older home, but that is part of its charm! It’s comfortable and inviting, and there are a ton of really interesting books and some great classic vinyl records to enjoy. This would be an amazing place to spend a few quiet days in - like having your own private library.
The back deck was perfect for drinking tea and birdwatching in the mornings, and for hanging out in the evening. The deck is gated, which meant our dog could enjoy some outside time, too. There's also a lovely fire pit in the yard, but we didn't have the chance to use it.
We had great communication from Smithson, from booking to check out. We didn’t need anything extra during our stay, but it was nice to know he was close by and ready just in case. We were also thrilled with the price! It was an amazing value for our stay, and the cleaning/service fees were very reasonable, which is rare with AirBnB these days.
Overall, a great experience, and we can't want come back. If you're traveling through Asheville (with or without your dog), definitely check out Smithson's place! :)