I was delighted that the private room at Sweet Peas was available for me when I needed it! There's a garage right across the street and driving from DC to Asheville was completed with easy check-in, smooth communication, a clean room, and very cool, interesting communal space. There's even a guitar and a little library in the shared living room, stools, and a bar to hang out with others in the kitchen. I do not frequent hostels these days and wasn't sure what to expect and was very happy that I made this choice. I met nice people, had a good cup of coffee in the morning and was on my way when I wanted to be with comfort and happy feelings. I didn't use the shower and had my own little sink in my room so I cannot comment on anything other than the room, kitchen and shared WC (which has stalls of several toilets and several communal sinks) which was fine and clean.