We loved our stay with Anna and her family. Unfortunately, we didn’t even see them our entire trip due to our crazy schedule! The apartment was immaculate, spacious and homey. We had everything we needed for our stay. It was an easy drive to downtown Asheville and even closer to the Blue Ridge Parkway. We were lucky enough to get her place after a cancellation during Hurricane Matthew. My daughter and I were forced to change the location of our fall break vacation due to the hurricane and this one was fantastic. Anna offered a list of attractions and eateries and we really enjoyed “Early Girl” for breakfast. We did have to wait 1.5 hours but we were not “early”. Try the Trade and Lore coffee shop on the same street if you have to wait! We went on a food tour which was very good. The downtown food tour was booked (I think this is the most popular) so we participated in the West Asheville food tour. We were happy that we did as we would have never ventured there and it was very interesting! We also did an Electro Bike tour which was so much fun! We rode up to the Grove Park Inn with no problem! The bikes are self-propelling when you need the help so the hills that you would normally walk were pedaled with minimal effort. The bikes are amazing and fun! Definitely worth a try! Try the Blue Ridge Hiking Company if you don’t want to venture out on a hike in the Blue Ridge Parkway alone. Our tour guide was Lauren and we hiked to the top of Mount Pisgah. This company is very good for inexperienced hikers. She really talked to us before and got a feel for our ability and interests and we chose a hike. We had originally planned to go on a waterfall hike but changed our minds after a full discussion. She was flexible and the hike was fantastic. Definitely something we wouldn’t have done on our own so it was worth the money! We had a family emergency during our trip and found ourselves at the Asheville hospital. Anna and her family were so nice and offered to bring us anything we needed. Don’t hesitate to stay with Anna, the space is fantastic and a very nice place to hang out while you aren’t out adventuring in Asheville and the surrounding area. Oh, and if you pass Black Mountain on your way out, stop at the Blue Ridge Biscuit Company for breakfast. I promise you will not regret this stop! YUM. Thanks Anna, for a home away from home during our vacation! We loved it and we will return!