Tara and Mike are without question the best Airbnb hosts we've ever had! We stayed for one month right after moving to Asheville The space was compact but thoughtfully designed and highly functional. The internet was blazing fast and fully supported two people working remotely on simultaneous video calls. The kitchen was fully equipped and we cooked several delicious meals. You really do need a car to get around from their location; with one the spot is great -- right next to the highway and 10 minutes from downtown. The heating and air conditioning were great. The space was private, secure, and spotlessly cleaned.
One of the best parts was the outdoor space and the dog-friendliness. The backyard is fenced off around the whole perimeter except for a small gap for the driveway. Our dog never ran down there, but even if he had it is at the dead end of a long quiet street so we felt perfectly at ease letting him run around off lease. Our dog and Tara & Mike's dog became fast friends and played in the backyard together nearly every day. It was a great way to keep our pup exercised and happy in a safe environment.
The only tricky part was the spiral staircase. We were worried about our small dog slipping through the gaps in the steps, so we worked with Tara & Mike to gate off the staircase to keep our pup safe. They were extremely collaborative and helpful to keep things secure!
All in all, our stay was absolutely fabulous and I cannot recommend their place highly enough. We even plan to come back to hang out and let our dogs play together again!