This house is the best of all worlds. Only a 5-minute drive from plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, shops, and massage studios along Merrimon Ave, or a 10-15 minute drive from downtown Asheville, the location is very convenient for entertainment. At the same time, the mountain neighborhood is serene, peaceful, and it boasts a large, relaxing backyard complete with a porch, outdoor dining table with umbrella, shaded hammock, and small creek. The house itself was very comfortable, beautifully decorated with interesting artwork throughout, and much nicer in person than the pictures show. Gayle was quick with responses and easy to communicate with before and throughout our stay. It is a perfect retreat for a small group wanting easy access to downtown. We hope to stay there again!