We came to Asheville for 2 consecutive concerts downtown. I have only stayed in downtown proper before, this was the first time in River Arts District. Looking across the street is a brewery (an unusual view) so at first I was taken aback . However as it turned out, I enjoyed staying in the district very much! We only went into the bustling DT for the shows, otherwise we decided to really enjoy the Arts District. Everything- even DT- is just a short 4-8 minutes drive or Uber. We found the location to be peaceful, friendly, and cultured with its own excellent restaurants and cafes. The apartment has everything you need and is spotless. The cleaning staff I saw on the property were really friendly and they should be commended. If you love checking out work of local artists, sculptors, painters and artisans as well as downtown I would recommend it.