Tom was a warm and welcoming host. We were running late and Tom accommodated us easily and flexibly.. He gave us useful information about great, "hidden" local eateries as well as places to go for a special night out. We were interested in local hiking trails and Tom filled us in on several of these, as well as local swimming holes. He was immediately responsive our two simple questions that arose during our stay. Overall, the cottage was, as everyone describes it, comfy, cozy and convenient to all that Ashevillle offers. We stayed for two weeks and felt quite at home. We would stay again and for longer.