My rating: 5/5 stars
Length of stay: 1 night - but I will be back and I am determined to stay here again :)
Overall Recommendation: Highly recommend - I can't say enough about how wonderful my stay was! Dea is an amazing host, the guest suite had everything I needed to be comfortable, the on-site bookart studio was very cool to see, and I REALLY hope that this space is available for the next time I am in Asheville.
Check-in/Check-out: Both were very easy.
Location: Dea's place was easy to find and conveniently located. A lot of the go-to places (Downtown, Biltmore, etc.) are within a 10 minute drive.
Interior: Clean and exactly as pictured. The guest suite was updated relatively recently. It's beautiful and comfortable and has everything I could have needed (even for a longer stay). The living room is cozy and the seats are all comfortable. The kitchenette was stocked with snacks and drinks. In my experience, this ends up meaning there are a couple of granola bars and some water. In this case, it was much more - there were hot food options, a variety of teas/coffee, snacks/fruits, beer, and probably more that I just can't think of right now. Everything was easy to find and all appliances were easy to use. The bedroom has a very comfortable queen bed, more seating area that was nice for winding down/reading, and a TV (as described; and Dea also has a selection of DVDs and books for guests to enjoy). There is plenty of closet space if you need that. The bathroom is great - the shower/tub has great pressure and Dea provided soap that could be used for a bubble bath. There's also a full-length mirror, which I always appreciate.
Amenities: As described on the listing, Dea's place has all of the basic amenities and then some.
Host (Dea): I've never stayed in an Airbnb with such an attentive host. Dea is thoughtful, incredibly kind, and determined to make sure her guests are well taken care of. She knew that I was on a long-distance drive and offered to have food available for my arrival. When I got there, she walked me through the space to make sure I had everything that I needed. I didn't need anything, but I am confident that she would have been accommodating if I did. I was curious about what to do with my short time in Asheville, so she sat with me and gave me recommendations based on my interests (she also has maps and info guides available). She was very respectful of my privacy, which I value a lot. Although my preference is usually to get as much alone time as possible on my trips, I truly enjoyed spending time with and speaking to Dea. As mentioned in the listing, she offers to show guests her studio. TAKE HER UP ON THIS OFFER! It was such a cool experience and really added to my visit.