Val’a cottage is every bit as adorable in person as it is in the photos. Checking in was super simple and she was quick to respond to texts. She gave us a warm welcome wave from her yard when we arrived. She provided many thoughtful touches, such as, fresh eggs, yogurt and granola, bath robes, blankets to cover the couches for our shedding dogs and a detailed list of recommended restaurants and hikes in the area. The cottage is in a great area, easy to get to and close to downtown. Asheville is still mostly closed due to COVID-19, so we ordered takeout and enjoyed it at the table each night. There is a nice walking trail on the next street over that leads to the botanical gardens. The creek that runs behind the house is beautiful and it was so nice to enjoy a cup of coffee beside it while our dogs played in it. I definitely recommend Val’s place. It is one of my favorite AirBnb experiences so far!