Wow. Just wow. I'm an older-than-dirt Social Security grandma, certainly not the "typical" person to choose a hostel location. I had plans to work during my single-night stay, but I met so many amazing 20- and 30-something folks that I totally blew off work and just enjoyed the conversations. I also sat around the fire pit for far too long, given that I had to get up EARLY and get moving on what I had to do in Asheville before heading back home.
This place is about 100 years old and has all the character to match. The owner has updated important parts (bathrooms, kitchen, etc.) and left the gorgeous wood floors and architectural charm alone. It's squeaky clean and the kitchen functions well at whatever level any guest may want it to. The host even supplies some breakfast munchies for those interested in that.
Haha, I really appreciated the fact that all of the bunks were lowers! :) Comfy beds, too.