We had never stayed in a house that had people living above the space & wasn't sure what to expect. The personal touches and privacy were Wonderful. We were not bothered by any noise at all. The space is in a lower level, but it doesn't seem like it. There is plenty of height & windows to make it feel like a first floor apartment. We sat outside in the morning and listened to the Swannanoa River below. It was very relaxing. You can tell they put a lot of heart & soul into this space. We would definitely want to book again with Jody & Jim.