Through an odd mix of events involving cancelled flights and discovering last minute that I had friends in the area, I did not end up sleeping at Bobby and Michelle's place, but I did go to their place, stored my luggage their for the day (as I was planning to return there that evening) and met Bobby who was extremely kind and flexible throughout the whole process, and helpful in advising on what to see and do in Asheville, and how to get there :). I was initially supposed to arrive very late in to Asheville and Bobby was very accommodating about that as well. The room was very comfortable, clean, characterful, and a perfect place to stay if you are traveling without a car and would like to be within walking distance of almost everything. I walked to the Arts District and then on to Downtown and had a beautiful day!
If I return to Asheville some day, I would definitely stay here! Hope to return!