My wife and I love visiting Asheville and typically stay at one of the bed and breakfasts in the 5 Points or Charlotte Street neighborhoods. We have always had great stays, but Mary and Tim's guest house was every bit as nice and so much more low key. And let's face it, escaping to Asheville should be a low key affair (if it's not, you're doing it wrong).

The room itself was amazing... super comfortable bed, huge closet, a covered front porch with a great view, and a bathroom with the coolest walk in shower EVER. My wife was also thrilled with all of the natural light and a large shelf for makeup and toiletries. The suite is actually located on one end of an incredible addition that expands and enhances Mary and Tim's beautiful 1890 home.

And the home itself is situated on a unique estate-sized lot on the northern edge of the 5 Points area. It literally backs up to forest that borders UNC Asheville, complete with hiking trails, access to greenways, and still just a mile to Izzy's Coffee Den, Voltage Records, Mela, and Lexington Ave. Brewery. We truly felt like we were "away from it all" while being so close to everything downtown has to offer.

This was our first Airbnb experience and I have a feeling Mary and Tim have spoiled us with their incredible house, hospitality, and excellent communication before, during, and after our stay. We are already scheming on a return visit to Asheville and keeping our fingers crossed that Mary and Tim's guest house will be available.