***DISCLAIMER*** We reserved this Airbnb but, for some reason, the host placed us in her other one. Both floor plans look similar, just mirrored. You can differentiate them by the kitchen layout differences. So this review is actually for another unit (1220) which is across from this one and may or may not be applicable to both units.
Overall, I give this AirBNB three stars. The place itself is cute, the furniture is homey and comfy, and it was very clean, like there hadn’t been many guests before us. Our main issue is that the rest of the experience didn’t feel like it justified the cost. It was mostly a lack of a lot of small creature comforts that added up to make the whole stay kind of bland and a little bit inconvenient.
First, the unit is by a busy road, and we knew this when we booked, but still, it made falling asleep difficult, which probably added to the stress of everything else.
Next, the cutlery was very sparse, and the few knives we had were dull and basically useless. This made cooking and preparing meals very inconvenient. Also, general cooking and some cleaning necessities were nowhere to be found. I know this isn’t an Airbnb requirement, but it’s an easy way to make a place feel more like home.
Then, the showers had no curtains or doors. I know it’s part of this new “modern style” bathroom, but I’m not a fan. It’s just a poor design, and water got everywhere when we were taking showers.
Also, the hardwood floors were VERY creaky. This was especially noticeable at night and during the morning when I was up before or after everyone else but still trying to let everyone sleep.
Finally, my last critique is of the host. She did technically respond to our requests, but she came off as cold, and seemed unwilling to do anything other than the minimum required of an Airbnb host, which didn’t really make us feel very welcomed during our stay.
Overall, if you just need a place to stay in Asheville, in a great location, with very little frills, this place may work for you. However, if you’re trying to take a much-needed vacation, and you consider the place you stay to be part of the experience, you may want to look elsewhere.