My spouse and I arrived fairly late in the evening, but Alexandra was nevertheless gracious and welcoming. Our room was small but cozy, with a comfy queen bed, a little desk, lamps, a dresser, and a roomy closet. We had the run of the downstairs of her big, airy house with a wrap-around deck, including the kitchen and use of her washer (that's for people staying more than 2 days, I believe). We slept and woke to birdsong; the place is surrounded by woods, and the air is so sweet. We had many good conversations with Alexandra, who also offered many suggestions about places to go to, in and out of town. A caveat about getting around: the area is neither pedestrian- nor bike-friendly. There is a bus stop about a third of a mile away, but like much of Asheville outside of the downtown area, there are no sidewalks. The roads are narrow and winding; brush grows to the edges of the asphalt in many places; and the speed limit is 35 mph on the main road out. I didn't feel safe going to the bus stop because of the unsuitability of the road for walking. On the other hand, being a ways out from downtown means that Alexandra can offer privacy, peacefulness, and nature all around.