Excellent location south of downtown, very easy and quick access to 191 south to the amazing waterfalls around Brevard, Gorges State Park (if you can handle a tough hike, don't miss Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls), and Dupont State Forest (the Triple Falls/High Falls moderately easy trail was a major highlight of the trip), as well as being 5 minutes from entry to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the NC Arboretum, and a quick jump down to Hendersonville. In the other direction 191 North takes you right up to Haywood Avenue, the main strip of West Asheville.
The excellent location, beautiful garden/forest setting (that outdoor patio is marvelous in the early mornings) is matched by the very friendly, responsive and generous hosts. Peter and Marielise were accommodating and quick to reply to any question or issue. A great base of operations for exploring the Asheville area!