We loved our stay at Matthew and Jennifer's house. For us, it was a perfect home base while visiting family and exploring Asheville. It's close to downtown and several breweries. Their place also offers privacy and a quiet space off the beaten track. It is truly the best of both worlds. My partner rode his road bike from their place several times on popular Asheville routes. You can do it all from Matthew and Jennifer's---ride bikes, access the parkway, get downtown, and take in the hops scene.