We absolutely lived our stay at Athena's Loft. It was perfect for what we were looking for. We came through Asheville for a couple of days before New Years and the apartment was exactly what we needed. The fenced in yard was perfect for our dog to run around and the close proximity to West Asheville shops and restaurants was great as we were able to walk in for breakfast and to see some great live music at the Isis! Although we had to hop in our car to drive into downtown, the drive was only 5-10 minutes into the heart of downtown for a day trip. Overall, we had a great trip and this is a perfect place to stay if you're looking for something a bit more relaxing than staying in the downtown craziness! Although we were never able to meet Beth because our schedules never matched up, I knew she was just a quick call away or right downstairs if we needed anything!