Brett's place was a wonderful little cottage that served as our home base in AVL for a few days. As is befitting of AVL itself, it's incredibly walkable - you can access all of the goodness downtown has to offer in just a few minutes!
The cottage itself was small, but cozy and well put together. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was surprisingly spacious. This wouldn't be a good place to hang out in all day, but it's fantastic to rest and clean up in before in between your adventures throughout the day. Additionally, there's an absolutely adorable older neighbor cat who comes up and says hello. It's okay to let her in for a bit, and she loves all the attention you're willing to give her!
Bret was also very communicative. We asked to have the heat turned down a bit (it was very cold in AVL when we stayed) and he did so immediately. Very friendly and responsive. I'd recommend his place if you're looking to explore the region and have a nice, cozy place to come back to at night.