My husband and I stayed for 3 nights while visiting Asheville and planned to cook some meals as well as go out. We were looking for a place to relax and feel at home while also being walking distance to restaurants/breweries. It was definitely walkable to some great breweries and a couple of food options (15-30 minute walk), it would take about 45 minutes to an hour to walk downtown.
When reviewers say this place is "cozy," they also mean it's a very small place (I say this as someone who has lived in some very small apartments in NYC and Brooklyn for the past 7 years to help give some context). The kitchen was stocked with essentials for cooking but it was difficult to cook an actual meal due to the size and the oven door was broken (we made steak an eggs for breakfast one day and it was a project). The bathroom and bedroom were comfortable for sleeping and showering but there isn't anywhere to store your bags so it became cramped pretty quickly. There are pictures of an outdoor space on the airbnb listing with an outdoor bath, and a patio with a hammock. The bathtub didn't look useable and is facing the host's house about 15 feet away from their windows, and the hammock and patio is part of the host's house, not part of the cottage. I wouldn't recommend relying on those amenities when deciding whether to stay here (note: we didn't ask the host if we could use the tub or their patio, I'm guessing if we did ask she would have been very nice and accommodating) . Once you step outside the cottage it doesn't feel like you have any outdoor space. With that said, if you are traveling alone or planning to be out and about Asheville most of your stay or don't mind a very small space this is probably a great option for you!
The host was incredibly warm, communicative and friendly. She was quick to respond to any questions and provided great recommendations.