Anne Marie's apartment was cozy and comfortable, and close to everything. The neighborhood is quiet and lovely. The apartment is on the ground level of her house, so you will hear footfalls upstairs, but nothing too disruptive. The space is pretty much fragrance-free, which is wonderful if you have a sensitive nose like I do, and Anne Marie was kind enough to launder the sheets in fragrance-free detergent.

The bathroom is spacious and well-lit, the bed and futon are comfortable, and there's plenty of closet and drawer space (and hangers!) in the bedroom for your stuff. Lots of windows and natural light, too. I took a hot bath with Epsom salts one night, and the tub was great.

Kitchen supplies (dishes, etc.) are rudimentary but workable, and the cable channels are limited -- but you aren't going to Asheville to watch TV, now are you? ;-)

There are plenty of brochures and maps on top of the fridge, and Anne Marie can offer some good advice on local restaurants, scenic drives, etc. Be sure to ask!