We were initially disappointed in this Airbnb when we arrived, as the first picture for the listing was not of this unit but was of the (superior) view from another tiny house on the property. We let the hosts know, and they comped the second night of our stay and have since amended the listing, noting that it was an unintentional error. They were quick to address the issue, and we appreciate that.
As for the tiny house itself, the view from the porch is pretty unspectacular, as there is a tree reaching over the table, as well as a powerline and road directly in front of the unit. We would not have booked the unit had we seen the view beforehand.
We did not enjoy the setup of this tiny house. Previously we had stayed in a tiny house (also in Asheville) that was set up really efficiently while being practical and aesthetically pleasing. The layout of this tiny house is cramped and uncomfortable. It is basically a garden shed made into a bedroom. One thing that we should have thought about more ahead of time was the toilet placement. The toilet is located right next to the bed. If used correctly, you will not smell the fresh waste, but you will likely smell a light dirt odor while you're trying to sleep. Additionally, the shower is incredibly small and has a limited amount of hot water (20 gallons). The only (small) mirror is above the toilet. Why??
The tiny house was surface-level clean. When we first walked in, though, the house smelled like old sponge. Maybe that was the toilet? The dishes? I don't know. The dishes did not seem especially sanitized. The toaster oven has some foil on the pan which is apparently reused between guests... Additionally, I found a long human hair and a dog hair on the washcloth I used and some hair on the comforter (not a lot, but still). That wasn't the end of the world, but it's worth noting. The bed was VERY comfortable, though. We appreciated that a lot!
There was not a great place to stow our suitcases, so they remained out in the already tiny amount of floor space. To eat meals, there is a folding table and chairs. With our suitcases on the floor, we barely had space for the table. Eating outdoors was also not a great option, as there was a tree that protrudes onto the balcony. It is also a very narrow balcony. The decor is a little disjointed.
The instructions for the house and for using the toilet were very clearly laid out in the manual.
This tiny house is on the same property as several others. The proximity to Asheville is amazing! We loved being able to quickly go into town for dinner or slip away into the mountains.