Gwendolyn and her husband are awesome. Beautiful, comfortable space. Not a 100% accurate description. The apartment isn't really 'ground-level'. The front portion is completely underground and the two sides (except for the entrance) are partially below ground, which may be a bit of a concern for people with soil or moisture sensitivities. A dozen steep stone stairs lead down to the entrance level (rather than 'a winding path'), which is best for light packers. It's super cute, they did an excellent job and the location is pretty perfect for exploring Asheville.