Ashima’s elegant Airbnb is a lovely, spotlessly clean, renovated and well-maintained entire lower-floor suite with its own private entrance, fully-equipped kitchenette, modern full bathroom, comfy bed, and living room with a big cozy couch, large TV and a great green view to a narrow valley full of trees and birds off the private back patio. The place has many nice little touches and decorations that make it feel quite cute. We spent a wonderfully relaxing week there from July 6-13. The house itself is located in the historic Montford area of Ashville, filled with mature trees and historic buildings, including Ashima’s. It is a pretty, quiet street, with a couple of restaurants in walking distance (including the excellent Nine Mile, and the handy Montford Deli right across the street). It’s also near to several nice parks for hiking and birding. The location is perfect for quiet relaxation with super easy access to the action, art and an amazing assortment of restaurants downtown. And of course, the surrounding bird sanctuaries, arboretums, botanical gardens, mountain parks and trails, and the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway are all short drives away – for enjoying nature or getting out on adventures. Ashima was a friendly and gracious hostess, available for a nice chat, a glass of wine on her verandah, or just a sweet hello, while giving us our complete privacy during our whole stay there. We felt it was a perfect getaway week, and will certainly visit again.