Lauralee is a FANTASTIC host and her house definitely embodies the title "Homey Home"!

About Lauralee: The first day I arrived for my 3 month stay, I felt at home. Lauralee was a central part of this experience. Her positive energy/optimism is infectious. The first weekend I was there, Lauralee invited me to a potluck at a community garden and to go camping with her in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Her passion for communal living and honest interest in getting to know people made me feel welcomed immediately. A long time Asheville resident, Lauralee is well connected in her community. I have many fond memories of my summer in Asheville, many of which Lauralee is central. She is more than a landlady, she is a dear friend.

About the Homey Home:
The large porch (with 2 porch swings!) and beautifully landscaped front yard welcomed me home each day. Upon entering the home, there is a sizable living room with ample seating and a cozy fireplace. The kitchen is spacious and has a beautiful sunny breakfast nook where I spent many of my mornings. The three bedrooms upstairs are quite roomy and all have queen beds. The upstairs bathroom has a beautiful vintage clawfoot tub and large storage shelves for the resident of each bedroom. There is a landing with a clothesline midway up the stairs which I made use of. The backyard includes a large porch, fire pit (we had several fires this summer!), kitchen compost pile, and a small garden (Lauralee let me plant vegetables when I arrived in May and we began to harvest them by mid June!). The basement has laundry (washer/dryer) and space for storing bikes, should you bring one. Also, the homey home is very close to West Asheville restaurants and shops and the River Arts district, which are two great/quintessential Asheville locations to explore. It is within walking distance to downtown, as well.

OVERALL, Lauralee's TRUELY homey home is an excellent place to stay while in Asheville. I would absolutely recommend it to any and all of my friends if they are ever looking for a place to stay in Asheville. I am so grateful I found such a wonderful place to live while in Asheville.