As a first-time visitor to Asheville, for a long weekend, I could not have found a better place than Derrick's apartment. It was spotless (clearly it was very recently renovated), and the decor, comfort, and amenities made it feel like a true "home away from home"; it reminded me a lot of my own apartment! I also appreciated the parking set-up (space for 2 cars, off-street, easy in and out). The location was more than ideal, down the street from the West Asheville shops and restaurants (about a 15- 20 min walk, but I chose to drive), about a 10 min drive from the River Arts District, and not much longer than that to get to the downtown area. The airport was also 15 min away as well. The Great Smokey Mountains and Pisgah are each ~45-1 hr away, which was great to get in some impressive hikes, although there are trails closer to the city. All of this combined with Derrick's warm welcome and easy communication make me excited to come back down there and stay in his place again.