Rita was a great host! The room and home were lovely - exactly as depicted in the pictures and as described. I am allergic to cats and was not bothered at all by the cats that she kept which, as she promised, were kept out of the guest rooms. The location was excellent - an easy walk to downtown - and breakfast in the morning was a lovely touch. Rita was extremely informative and helpful in planning our stay in Asheville and I would recommend her to anyone planning on staying in the area.