I had a great stay in Asheville with this adorable house as my anchor. I was alone and in town to hike trails, enjoy a spa day, shop, and sightsee. I came and went many times during my 3 night stay, walking to Riverside cemetary, to shop, to go out to dinner, and just exploring in general. One way is downtown, and in the other direction less than a mile away is a Trader Joe’s — and it was great to have them so close too, because after 3 solid days of vacation living I was dying for some fresh fruit and veg. I walked here and there with no issue at all, it was easy to get around.
The room itself was very roomy and having a private bathroom was very welcome. There’s a tv in the room but no streaming services to speak of, and after flipping between a couple local channels I just turned it off for the remainder of my stay. I wouldn’t miss the tv at all if there wasn’t one. There was a mini fridge where I kept a 6 pack of beer and water bottles — although water bottles and really tasty pastries were also provided. There was also a Keurig and coffee and tea provided as well. There were also maps of the area and a written local guide left in the sitting room just inside the front door.
If I had a criticism it’s just that I brought a travel case holding my makeup, brushes, hairspray — you know, your going out gear. And there was no place to put it in the bathroom. Personally I think I might just travel with a tv tray from here on out, hahaha. No biggie.
If you stay in Asheville and want to feel safe and in a great location I’d definitely recommend Rita’s house. We didn’t interact except over text but she was around, and seemed obviously willing to help or communicate if her guests need anything. And hearing music and family sounds was pretty comforting tbh. :) And it was very quiet after 10pm.