This Airbnb (a basement unit) was an experience, to say the least. First, the basement unit is divided into two rooms which appear to have been designed by two completely different interior designers. On one half of the basement unit, you have a sterile room made up of a bed, kitchen table, microwave, and a teeny-tiny mini fridge. Although the artwork does improve the appearance of the room, it does so very modestly. The floor especially makes the room feel like a hospital room. On the other half, you have a musty room that’s literally a blast from the 90s. Frankly, this room ought to be modernized (at least the television or the carpet). Also, there is no air conditioning, at least not in the guests’ control because one night of our stay became increasingly uncomfortable as the room got hotter overnight; the air conditioning finally came back the next day. Finally, there’s the mouse…yes, the mouse. On our last day, a mouse appears in the musty, 90s room. The mouse was…disgustingly small and fast, and would not leave. Thankfully this occurred early in the day, so my friend and I left the Airbnb, got a refund for that day, and stayed at a Holiday Inn courtesy of Airbnb.
With all that said, it is important to note that this Airbnb is fabulously located—it is literally near SO MUCH. It’s a bummer for me because I did not look forward to returning to the Airbnb from my adventures in Asheville. In contrast, I was delighted to return to my Holiday Inn.