"Charming cottage" is so completely apt. Deborah's lovely home is truly an artist's oasis in the hustle and bustle of north Asheville. We visited while she was preparing for a gallery opening and, my goodness, is she one talented artist. It was so nice to stay in a home so rich with art.

We were a little worried from the listing that the cottage might be a bit far out of town, but our fears were quickly assuaged. Deborah's cottage is a short walk from HomeGrown - which is amazing - and a maximum of a 5 minute drive into downtown Asheville. Honestly, if you consider yourself a walker, it would be completely reasonable to walk most places east of the river.

On a personal note, we were in town exactly one day when tragedy struck. We rented bikes, and made it a whole mile before my wife broke her ankle crossing railroad tracks. Here's where our stay with Deborah really stood out. She went just completely above and beyond to make sure that my wife was comfortable and attended to - putting out breakfast each morning, helping her move about the house, and just generally being there for us as a resource. If I could put every synonym for "Amazing" in this review, I still couldn't accurately describe Deborah.