Athena's loft was warm and inviting. Beth had left us a bounty of information about Asheville in the form of pamphlets and a typed up area-of-interest folder. There was a place for compost and recycling in the kitchen as well as spices for cooking. The kitchen had a small stove and oven for cooking. There is a futon for extra sleeping areas if needed. There is laundry detergent and a laundry machine in the apartment. The bed was cozy and the heaters were helpful as the temperatures were low during our stay. We loved our stay.