The West Nest is a great home base in Asheville, perfect for a couple or a single traveler wanting to hike and wander the city. I would definitely stay again.
It is located in West Asheville, near the Battle Cat coffee shop and a quick walk away from gems like Pizza Mind, Taco Billy and Hole (doughnuts and coffee). Downtown Asheville and the Rivers Arts district are a quick drive or longish walk away. Likewise some of the other West Asheville shops and restaurants are a quick drive or longish walk in the other direction. Getting on the highway and to the Blue Ridge Parkway is also simple and quick.
The neighborhood itself is partly residential, partly commercial — there is a lumber yard next door and a number of contractor offices. But for all that we found the apartment itself to be fairly quiet. It is set back from the road behind a house, and there were only faint strains of work in the morning and even fainter but more charming when we caught them — Karaoke at night from the Double Crown.
The bed in the apartment was very comfortable, and the eclectic decoration was bright and welcoming. The kitchen was stocked with a few basics - plates, bowls, silverware, a pot and some cooking utensils. There were also coffee beans and assorted teas, as well as a grinder, a tea kettle, and a French Press.
Mike was very responsive and friendly and left a bottle of wine for us as well as providing recommendations for where to eat.
As a few others have noted, there is a red exit sign located inside the apartment. It does cast a dim light at night, but personally it did not affect my sleep.