The Urban Abode is a funky, comfortable, and welcoming space in a great location for those exploring Asheville. Elisa's creativity and generosity are reflected in the details of this space. The personalized welcome message on the chalkboard wall that serves as a backsplash for the kitchen sink / counter, the bottle of wine waiting for us upon check-in, and the various options for cozy seating really made the Urban Abode a special place. Elisa is a great host. She is easy to communicate with and thoughtfully messaged us after our first night to make sure we were comfortable (and we were! The bed is comfortable, the linens are soft, and the pillows, throws, and extra blankets made getting out of bed a challenge!!) She has a diverse DVD collection, abundant material for sights and events happening in Asheville, and has all of the essentials needed to enjoy homemade cocktails, or a quick breakfast. The bathroom is well-stocked with toiletries & other personal items that might come in handy for a forgetful traveler. The shower has great water pressure and temp. control is easy to maneuver. Everything was very clean and the location was great. Within walking distance are a supermarket, bars and restaurants (Sunnyside Cafe was one of our favorites!), and the Tuesday Farmer's Market was a treat! Downtown Asheville is about a 10 minute drive (go to the Pinball Museum!!!), and the beautiful hiking trails & scenic drives of the Blue Ridge Parkway are within 10-30 minutes, depending on what you want to do. We loved the Urban Abode and would definitely stay in the future when we return to Asheville! Highly recommend for other travelers! Thank you, Elisa, for making another stop on our road trip such a special one!!