You should stay at Ron and Debbie's place. It's in a very perfect location. it's tucked away on a little mount-let in front of a crick, yet minutes from really convenient Asheville commercial areas (with a lovely drive past a lake) and the French Broad riverfront. Debbie and Ron are very welcoming and attentive. The cottage has all you need for a kitchen; the parking is brainless; the water is hot; the furnace is kickin' (for those winter hikers like us); and there is streaming in the living room and the bedroom. It was a perfect place hang out after a long day of hiking.
Just to be a little bit of unnecessary chamber of commerce for Asheville -- it was a perfect place for a pandemic vacation. If you like hiking, the weather in the region is mild. We did encounter snow at higher elevations, but also had T-shirts on at some locations -- in February! You can find great trails in a 360 radius of Asheville and come back and pick up sushi and a 6 pack of local micro brew. It was great.