Excellent location -- walkable to downtown, yet quiet and residential. The place radiates charm from the moment you enter -- bright colors, soft music and a wall adorned with tales of the good times shared in this space from guests of the past. The host is warm, communicative and a person for whom "hospitality" seems a natural extension of her personality.
Kiley is the type of host that made Airbnb successful in its early days, creating and curating the type of personalized, hyper-local experience that walked that fine line of respecting privacy while still making it seem like you were staying with someone (rather than just crashing at a guest house). Our enjoyment of Asheville was certainly enhanced not only by the comfort of her house, but also by her keen recommendations and positive vibes. In these times of corporatized landlords and excessive fees, Airbnb would do well to cultivate and promote hosts and places like this one...