This was a wonderful stay and I absolutely recommend Kathleen's Airbnb to anyone visiting Asheville! The space was sparkling clean, spacious and had everything that we needed for our 4 night stay. Plus, Kathleen was a great host. I think that the price was also just right - we definitely got what we paid for.
PROS:
- Parking spot right next to the entrance of the Airbnb
- Comfy bed, soft sheets and warm comforter
- 3 speed box fan (we didn't see a way to adjust the AC but the box fan kept us cool and acted as a white noise machine when there was movement upstairs)
- Spacious living space and bedroom
- VERY clean, which is one of my most important attributes when picking a spot
- Easy 15 min walk to South Slope (where the breweries are), which saved us a lot of time and money in ubers
- Walking distance to RAD & a great coffee spot
- Kathleen checked in daily to ensure we had everything we needed (and we did since the place was totally prepped upon arrival)
CONS (not really cons, but things to note):
- The apartment is below a home so sometimes you might hear muffled voices are walking overhead
- Not quite as close to RAD as I expected but it was much closer to South Slope and the heart of Asheville, which was a great trade-off and something I didn't expect
- My boyfriend found the location to be a little sketchy but I did not; if you're not used to "city living" you might be more hesitant on the area (but the apartment felt safe and secure, with a keypad entry and sliding lock on the door)
- The apartment is part of a house so be mindful that just like anyone else's home, you could run into the owners and if that weirds you out then maybe consider a stand alone home