John is a wonderful host. He provided a very cozy, clean and well appointed room. When I arrived, he offered a thorough orientation to the building and gave me some ideas about places to go around the area. He is definitely available if you need him but otherwise I did not interact with him while I was there. The location of the Inn is perfect for exploring downtown Asheville by foot. As a female traveling alone, I felt very safe in the neighborhood. I enjoyed sitting on the front porch watching people go by and also talking with some of the residents of the Inn. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to friends.