Marilynn did not check me in, but her friend did and she was wonderful. I was very comfortable staying there with her and Samson. I did not grow up with dogs due to allergies, but Samson is a very sweet, calm, and gentle dog, so I was at ease with him. The room and bathroom were very clean, the bed was very comfortable, and it was easy to get into the house and lock up after leaving. There is even a Keurig in the room, in case a guest wants to make coffee or tea, which was a very nice touch since I tend to wake up quite early. It was a very easy commute to Asheville Yoga Center, so yogis should consider this bnb when they are coming to Asheville to study.