My son and I had a great stay at Marin and Dan's place in Asheville. We enjoyed the view of the garden, chickens, and green rolling hills (mountains!?) from the windows and outdoor area. The bed was super, super comfy; and I slept like a log. My son slept in the bedroom too - on a comfy thick foam mattress on the floor - with bedding. Marin was responsive and gave helpful answers to the few questions we had. We appreciated a number of small touches including baby shampoo in the bathroom and snacks, coffee, half n half, sparking water, and oatmeal in the eating area.
My son made great use of the toys and books made available to us. I also felt totally comfortable having him play in the backyard while I tidied up or got ready to head out for the day. The child-friendly appeal was one of the main reasons I chose Marin's place, and we were not disappointed. We could hear footsteps upstairs from time to time in the evening and morning, but it wasn't bothersome. There was a sound machine in the bedroom, which we used, although I think we would have been fine without it. The entire place - inside and out - is super cute with creative and homey touches and pops of color.
The house is perched on a hill (which allows for the view), on a quiet street with ample parking, and is convenient to everything (e.g., 5 min to anything on Haywood Rd., 15ish to the Biltmore Estate, 40 min. to Brevard).
My son apparently tossed one of his shoes out the car window on our way home one rainy evening (and didn't tell me until we parked at Marin's and he nonchalantly mentioned, "I guess I'll have to hop."). Fortunately, Marin was helpful in making suggestions as to where we might find a replacement (pair)!
We would definitely like to stay here again on our next trip to Asheville!