The space is clean, quiet, perfect for those who don't need/want to be surrounded by the city sights and sounds, yet somehow close enough to just about everything you may want to do (hiking is far no matter where you stay unless it is in the mountains). Several walkable options for dining and drinking (at least 2 breweries, including New Belgium), the river arts district is a 5 minute drive and downtown really is only a 10 minute drive depending on time of day (street parking is free after 6 in Asheville, and we did not use any ride share despite our original intention). Courteney was a fabulous host and was available whenever we had questions. The apartment certainly is a great value in Asheville.